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JANUARY 3, 2013, LAKE OSWEGO REVIEW, LO READS - 3
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Book Discussion
An event like Lake Oswego Reads highlights community connection through
shared experience. You are invited to join the conversation. Share your
experience of the book with others in our community, and enrich your experience
of Lake Oswego Reads.
Library, Friday February 15, 4:00 pm
Three Different Backgrounds &Three Different Stories
Emmanuel Habimana, Guellord Ndagijimana and Matthew Rugamba are three
Lewis & Clark College students from Rwanda. Listen as they share their
stories of the genocide and discuss their plans for the future. All are looking
ahead to contributing to Rwandan society and culture upon their return home.
Library, February 16, 11:00 am
Tracing the Political Pulse of Rwanda Through Time
The University of Portland’s Anne Pitsch Santiago, Ph.D., worked in
Rwanda for three years as the conflict management coordinator for a
USAID project partnering the National University of Rwanda with the
University of Maryland. Hear a lecture about Rwandan political and
economic history as well as the present situation in Rwanda.
Library, February 19, 7:00 pm
Sam Munyandamutsa’s Life Adventure
Hear the story of Sam Munyandamutsa, President of the Pacific
Northwest Rwandan Association, who grew up in Rwanda and its
surrounding countries, and moved to America to attend University in
California. He now works at Intel. He met his wife in America but they
had grown up in the same village.
$21 for lunch, Register: 503-636-3634
Oswego Lake Country Club, February 20, 11:45 am,
Hear the Author:
Portrait of the Author as aYoung Rock
Hound: How a Scientist Came toWrite About Rwanda
Naomi Benaron introduces her background, how she came to
writing and specifically how she came to writing about Rwanda.
As the 2012 Bellwether Prize awardee, she will also address
what winning the prize has meant to her, as well as why it is so
important a prize. She will delve into the history and politics of
Rwanda, and the ties that make it important to Western Society.
She will address how science and athletics weave their way into
the book and how they are metaphors for the politics and history
of Rwanda.
Admission is free but a ticket is required. Tickets
will be available at the Lake Oswego Library starting at 11 am
on Saturday, January 19. Arrive early.
There will be a two ticket
per person limit and a LOPL Library card is required.
Lake Oswego High School, February 20, 7:00 pm
Note: People without tickets will be seated at 6:45 pm if seats are available.
Cooking Class
Join us as we explore the cuisines of Africa. The menu for this class has
been specially designed to provide a background to the moving story in
the book. The cooking class participants will join together to prepare
a traditional meal and then sit down and share the meal together.
The
class is specially priced at $65.00 for the Lake Oswego Reads program.
Phone 503-248-2015 or visit www.ingoodtastePDX.com to register.
In
Good Taste, February 22, 6:00 pm
Book Discussion with Brian Doyle
Join a special book discussion of
Running the Rift
with writer Brian
Doyle, author of
Mink River
, the Lake Oswego Reads book for 2012.
After a riveting discussion, enjoy a delicious Rwandan themed meal.
$25 per person, reservations required: 503-675-2538.
Oswego Lake Country Club, February 22, 6:00 pm
Lake Oswego Reads Fun Run
Join fellow runners and the track teams from Lake Oswego High School
and Lakeridge High School for an 8k tromp through Tryon Creek State
Park. Green scarves like Jean Patrick wore in
Running the Rift
will be
distributed to runners. Gather at the Lake Oswego Library at 8:45am.
The run will begin at 9:00. We’ll finish the run back at the Library with
snacks. The run is limited to 100 participants. Register by sending
Laura Weigel an email at lweigel@ci.oswego.or.us or by calling her at
503.675.3730.
Library, February 23, 8:45 am
Trivia Bowl Competition
What was the color of Jean Patrick’s scarf? Gather with book groups,
families and neighbors for a friendly, team-based trivia bowl competition.
Questions will be based on trivia found in the book. Prizes will be
awarded for the winners! Answer: green.
To register: 503.675.2538,
cglazer@ci.oswego.or.us, Chuck’s Place, February 25, 7 pm
Book Discussion
An event like Lake Oswego Reads highlights community connection
through shared experience. You are invited to join the conversation.
Share your experience of the book with others in our community, and
enrich your experience of Lake Oswego Reads.
Library, February 26, 7:00 pm
Adam Bacher—A Day in the Life
Adam Bacher is known nationally for his outstanding location
photography, attention to detail, and extraordinary customer service.
During a visit to Rwanda in 2007, he spent his time following and
photographing, “A day in the life” of two children, a brother and sister.
See his photos and hear the story of that amazing day.
Marylhurst
University: Commons, February 27, 7:00 pm
Geological Extravaganza
Geography plays an important role in
Running the Rift
, from the steep
hills that Jean Patrick trains on, to his love of rocks imparted by his
American geology professor. This is your chance to glean an overview
of minerals, rocks and volcanoes, and learn about the unique geological
activities specific to the Rift Valley in which Rwanda lies. Michelle
Stoklosa has a Ph.D. in geology and teaches at Marylhurst University.
Library, February 28, 7:00 pm
Book Discussion
An event like Lake Oswego Reads highlights community connection
through shared experience. You are invited to join the conversation.
Share your experience of the book with others in our community, and
enrich your experience of Lake Oswego Reads.
Moonstruck Chocolates,
February 21, 7:00 pm
Rwandan Luncheon
A delightful authentic taste of Rwanda! The menu for the luncheon is:
spinach salad, Rwandan beef stew, bananas with split green peas,
braised cabbage, yams, injera and palmiers.
$5 per person, reservations
required: 503-635-3758 Adult Community Center, February 22, 12:00 pm
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SAM MUNYANDAMUTSA’s
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COOKING
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BRIAN DOYLE
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ADAM BACHER
A DAY INTHE LIFE
Photo Show in the Library
Visit the Library during February and see the photographs on display by Adam Bacher. President
Clinton commented, “Thank you so much for your kind note and your photographs from Rwanda.
I’m delighted to learn that they’re on public display. The photos are beautiful, and I’m so glad you’re
using your talent to raise awareness about life in Rwanda. Photographs like these serve a powerful
illustration that we are all more similar than we are different. I’m so glad to see that you’re continuing
to work hard for the people of Rwanda, and I commend you for your efforts. Best wishes for future
success.” -President Bill Clinton
Olympic Medals on Display
Visit Bank of America in Lake Oswego during open hours to see the real Olympic medals that Jean
Patrick dreamed about winning. These are medals won by Lake Oswegan Don Schollander, who is
a former competition swimmer, Olympic champion and former world record-holder. He won a total of
five gold medals and one silver medal at the 1964 and 1968 Summer Olympics.
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