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 Powell River, British Columbia
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My Powell River - Growing Up In A Mill Town - Ron Olsen presents his memoir about growing up here in the 50s and 60s, discovering the outdoors with friends and parental guidance but little interference - Sat Oct 17, 2pm at the Library - For info contact Mark at [email protected]
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Exploration and Curiosity - A Writing Workshop with Tara McGuire - Sat October 3, 11am at the Library - For info [email protected] - The most interesting writing begins with a question. "Write What You Don't Know" invites writers to embrace the unknown unleashingtheir creativity.
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Get expert writing feedback on any type of writing from experienced editor Pieta, owner of qathet Living. Spots are available in early October. To book a consultation email [email protected] - For more information visit - prpl.ca/files/2026/08/Forge-…
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he Library is offering one-on-one writing consultations with journalist Pieta Goudron in October and November. For information see the link below or email [email protected] prpl.ca/files/2026/08/Forge-…
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John Nienaber presents "Namaqua a Journey" a powerful historical novel of resilience and love in an age of racial inequality in South Africa's arid Namaqualand region - Saturday September 19, 2pm at the Library - For information contact Mark at [email protected]
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Debbie McGee will share her moving and laugh-out-loud funny memoir . Fri Sep 11, 7pm at the Library. Debbie McGee will discuss the many factors to consider while writing, editing, and publishing a memoir. Sat Sep 12, 11am at the Library - For info [email protected]
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Lifelong prospector and instructor Norm Hutton presents A Poor Man's Guide to Placer Mining, a practical guide on gold panning and surviving in the wilderness - Saturday August 29, 2pm at the Library - For information contact Mark at [email protected]
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Songs From This and That Country Gail Sidonie Šobat's presents her novel on the intergenerational trauma of an immigrant family from the war-torn Balkans and the healing power of music. Wednesday August 26, 7pm at the Library For information contact Mark at [email protected]
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Inuit and the Arctic in a Changing World Author and professor Shelley Wright discusses climate change, the Arctic ecosystem and the role of Inuit as citizens and guardians of the land and sea. Friday August 21, 4pm at the Library For information contact Mark at [email protected]
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The Hunt on the Tundra - Novelist Lorri Rudland presents her own life-inspired high stakes survival story at a tundra hunting camp, as she heals from the distant voice of her alcoholic father - Thursday August 13, 4pm at the Library - For info contact Mark at [email protected]
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Local Author Margaret Brittain presents She Runs With Wolves, the tale of an abandoned girl raised by wise mind-reading wolves who reveal the world's hidden secrets to her. Wednesday July 8, 7pm at the Library - For information contact Mark at [email protected]
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A free public showing of the film təm kʷaθ nan – Namesake at the Patricia Theatre on Sat Jun 20, 1:30pm. Doors open at 12:45pm and admission to the screening is free of charge and on a first come first serve basis. Run time: 1hr.16min. Q&A with filmmakers to follow the film.
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Local Author Christopher Gordon presents his new book Travels with a Restless Recluse about his motorcycle journey through Europe - Friday June 19, 7pm at the Library - For information contact Mark at [email protected]
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A History of Badass Women Skateboarders Natalie Porter presents her new book Girl Gangs, Zines, and Powerslides that honours female and non-binary skateboarders - Wednesday June 3, 7pm at the Library For information contact Mark at [email protected]
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2026 Wildlife Photo Competition. Each local qathet resident is eligible to submit one photo. The submission deadline is June 5, 2026 - For prizes and competition rules : prpl.ca/files/2026/03/2026-W… For information contact Mark at [email protected]
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Shelley Wright will discuss her book - Our Ice Is Vanishing - Sat May 23, 2pm at the Library - "We must engage with the knowledge of the Inuit in order to understand and negotiate issues of climate change and sovereignty claims in the region." For info [email protected]
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2026 Wildlife Photo Competition. Each local qathet resident is eligible to submit one photo. The submission deadline is June 5, 2026 - For prizes and competition rules : prpl.ca/files/2026/03/2026-W… For information contact Mark at [email protected]
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Each local qathet resident is eligible to submit one photo. The submission deadline is June 5, 2026 - For prizes and competition rules : prpl.ca/files/2026/03/2026-W… For information contact Mark at [email protected]
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Each local qathet resident is eligible to submit one photo. The submission deadline is June 5, 2026 - For prizes and competition rules : prpl.ca/files/2026/03/2026-W… For information contact Mark at [email protected]
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Each local qathet resident is eligible to submit one photo. The submission deadline is June 5, 2026 - For prizes and competition rules : prpl.ca/files/2026/03/2026-W… For information contact Mark at [email protected]
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