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- Wednesday, June 24, 2009, 7:00-9:00 p.m.
"Spirit of Place: How the spiritual geography of the BC Coast may help us save the planet!"
Speaker: Star Weiss
Metchosin Community House Speaker Series
4430 Happy Valley Road
Metchosin
All are welcome
For more info: www.metchosincommunityhouse.com
or phone the MCH at 250-478-5155
- Sunday, June 14, 2009, 3:00-5:00 p.m.
"Sacred Spaces"
Slide show, readings from Havens in a Hectic World: Finding Sacred Places, discussion
Interfaith Chapel, University of Victoria
Sponsored by the Victoria Multifaith Society
All are welcome
For more info: www.victoriamultifaith.com
or starweiss@shaw.ca
- Friday, May 22, 2009, 7:00 p.m.
"Book Talk" launch of Havens
Place: Whistler Library,
4329 Main Street
Whistler, BC
Star will read from and discuss themes from her book, which includes sacred places at Whistler.
All are welcome
More info:
Whistler Library
604-935-8433 Extension: 8725
- Friday-Sunday, May 1-3, 2009
"Havens in a Hectic World: Finding Sacred Places" Retreat,
Queenswood Centre, Victoria, BC
Star will lead a retreat that will invite you to find
your own sacred place, and time, in the peaceful setting of Queenswood.
Program includes daily group learning, and personal time for
reflection and meditation, enjoyment of the library, trails,
gardens, art studio, yoga classes, pool, massage, on-site.
To register, email register@queenswoodcentre.com or phone 250-477-3822.
- Thursday, December 18, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
A Blue Moon Christmas,
Metchosin Municipal Hall,
4450 Happy Valley Road
Star joins local performers for Festive songs, poetry, and stories
Refreshments, Book and CD sales
Admission by donation: all proceeds to the local food bank
Info: Call 250-474-1874
- Friday, December 5, 2008, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Book signing
Coles Books
Westshore Town Centre
2945 Jacklin Road, Victoria
- Thursday, November 13, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
"What does Spirit of Place mean to you?"
Panel discussion at the Cornerstone Cafe,
1301 Gladstone Ave
Victoria, BC
(across from the Belfry Theatre)
Star will be joined by guests featured in her book
"Havens in a Hectic World: Finding Sacred Places"
with moderator CBC radio host Jo-Ann Roberts
For more info: Email info@touchwoodeditions.com
or call 250-360-0829
- Saturday, October 18, 2008, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
"Special Spiritual Places"
Discussion and reading by Star Weiss
The Chapel at Providence Farm,
1843 Tzouhalem Road
Duncan, BC
Reception and refreshments following
Free, but please book ahead by contacting:
Jackie Martin
Cowichan Intercultural Society, Duncan
250-748-3112 or jmartin.cis@telus.net
- Saturday, October 18, 2008, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
"Havens in a Hectic World" (Course ID: PIHI 001)
Workshop at
Vancouver Island University (formerly Malaspina University College)
Cowichan Campus,
Duncan, BC
Call toll free at 1-866-734-6252 to register
- Saturday, September 27 and Sunday, September 28, 2008
"Havens on Quadra"
- Saturday, September 27, 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Book signings at Book Bonanza At-the-Cove
Quadra Island, BC
For more info: 250-285-3665
- Sunday, September 28, 11:00 a.m.
Readings by Star from Havens, and special music at a service
at the Quadra Island United Church
All are welcome
For more info: 250-285-2626
- Saturday, September 20, 2008, 4:00 p.m.
"Havens on Salt Spring"
At the gravesite of Sylvia Stark,
Central Cemetery (behind the theatre)
Readings and words from Star, Briony Penn, Evelyn C. White, and special guests
Refreshments and book signings to follow
All are welcome
For more info, call Adina at Salt Spring Books, 250-537-2812
- Thursday, June 12, 2008, 7:00 p.m.
Readings from Havens in a Hectic World: Finding Sacred Places
Books and Company
1685 3rd Avenue
Prince George, BC
For more info: Books and Company at 250-563-6637
- Sunday, June 1, 2008, 1:30 p.m.
Readings at the Labyrinth
Carol Shields Memorial Labyrinth
King's Park (near the university)
Winnipeg, MB
All are welcome
- May 22, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
Words and Music
St. Paul's Parish
381 Cordova Street East, Vancouver, BC
Ph: 604-254-3100
Music by Leslie Alexander
Readings by Star Weiss
Words by Cee Jai Julian of PEERS Vancouver
All monies raised will be donated to St. Paul's Parish and PEERS Vancouver
All are welcome
- May 10, 2008, 2 p.m.
Book launch of
Havens in a Hectic World: Finding Sacred Places
Queenswood Centre
2494 Arbutus Avenue, Victoria, BC
Ph: 250-477-3822
Tours of Queenswood to follow
All are welcome
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