The Traveler and Bainbridge Public Library Present:
Spring 2009 Travel Programs
January - May
These free programs are held at the Bainbridge Public Library, corner of North Madison and High School Road, in the large meeting room*, at 7:30 PM.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Ethiopia's Hamar Tribe: An Ancient and Endangered Culture
The Hamar Tribe lives much as they have for generations, following their livestock in search of grazing grounds, but drought, shrinking homelands and declining resources are threatening their existence. Bainbridge Islander Lori Sweningsen works with the Global Team for Local Initiatives (GTLI) to create long-term solutions for people on the verge of extinction. She will show video and slides of Hamar life and describe how GTLI programs work with the tribe to develop income generating activities and sustainable projects.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Smiling at the World: A Woman's Yearlong Quest for Adventure
Joyce Major reinvigorated her life by putting together a chain of volunteer vacations, staying a month on each project. She worked with rescued elephants in Thailand, tended lion cubs in South Africa, taught English in China, studied Portuguese in Brazil, was a restoration worker in Italy -- and wrote about it all in her award-winning book, Smiling at the World.
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
South Africa: Wildlife, Vineyards and Adventure presented by Matthew
Brumley, Founder of Earthbound Expeditions
Discover lush vineyards, wildlife-rich game reserves and historic Dutch
towns in this program filled with information and images of the rich variety
of experiences awaiting the traveler in South Africa.
Wednesday, April 16, 2009
In the Sahara with the Tuareg Nomads
Islander Grant Winther shows slides and recounts his memorable trek with the legendary Tuareg of West Africa.
Saturday, April 25, 2009. 11:00 am or 1:00 pm
PACK IT UP!
The Traveler presents a free Packing and Outfitting Event with Jeff Red of
Eagle Creek at our store. Sign up for either the 11am or 1pm session by calling 206-82-4578 or email us: (info [at] thetraveler [dot] com)
Attendees will be entered to win Eagle Creek products!
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
New Zealand - The Fascinating Land Down Under
From bubbling mud pits to glaciers, lofty mountaintops to boulder-strewn
seashores, New Zealand has it all! Bainbridge fine art photographer Thomas
Fenwick and his wife Deb will take us on a visual tour of the wonderfully
diverse landscapes of New Zealand.
* * * * *