Belgrade opens community read April 22
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BELGRADE The town will kick off its a community read Thursday, April 22, with “The Overstory” – a Pulitzer Prize winning novel by Richard Powers.
The read is meant to promote the interconnectedness between humans and the natural environment in a fun and informative way, and the read includes a variety of programs throughout the spring and summer using the themes of the book to raise awareness of the importance and beauty of our natural environment, with a focus on trees.
The novel follows nine characters whose close relationships with trees, lasting sometimes for generations, lead them to a deep appreciation of the world’s threatened forests.
IndieWomen Film Fest Celebrates Women’s History Month
In celebration of Women’s History Month, BendFilm, Scalehouse, and World Muse are partnering to bring a weekend of creativity, conversation, and connection through the art form of film.
March 17 – 20, 2021, films and panel discussions on the virtual Tin Pan Theater. Panel discussions will take place virtually following the films. More Info Here
Redmond Bookstore Closes After 25 Years
The Friends of Redmond Oregon [FORO] which operates the non-profit Friends Bookshop in the Redmond Bazaar is closing its bookshop on March 20, 2021. The Friends originally ran the Friends Bookshop in the Redmond Public Library for over twenty-five years. In February 2020, they moved into the Redmond Bazaar just as the Covid-19 pandemic exploded in the United States.
At the end of February 2021, the Bookshop was notified that Redmond Bazaar would not be renewing their vendor contract.
Therefore, Friends Bookshop will be having a HALF OFF sale from March 9
th – 19
th to liquidate inventory. All books, books on tape, CD’s, DVD’s and Art Prints will be on Sale. Everything must go including all fixtures, furniture and shelving! Bookshop hours are Tuesday-Saturday 10:00 AM to 6:00PM