Reserve your chair and book now!
This will be Sandra’s third visit to An Open Book
and, spaces fill-up quickly!!
WHITER THAN SNOW, by Sandra Dallas
From the best-selling author of Prayers for Sale comes the story of devastating avalanche that traps nine children walking home from school in 1920, and the life-changing effects the disaster has on the people who live in the small Colorado town where it occurs.
FEBRUARY 10TH, 2010
GREG MORTENSON’S VISIT TO AN OPEN BOOK
On January 9th, beginning at 9:00AM we will sell tickets to our two book-signing events on Wednesday, Feb. 10th.
Remember, that we have room for 40 people at the first event, from 8:00AM until 8:30AM, and then our second event that begins on 8:45AM until 9:15AM.
Greg will sign books (please bring a maximum of 3) and a light breakfast will be served in the back of the store.
Tickets are $50. The entire amount will be a tax-deductible contribution to his Central Asia Institute.
Margie’s Java Joint will be outside serving coffee to everyone who is waiting. If you are not able to purchase a ticket, don’t forget that he will be at UNC (University of Northern Colorado) later that day. (Details below.)
*** You must already be in my customer loyalty program to purchase a ticket.
All of Greg’s books will be available for purchase now, and through Greg’s visit. Plan on buying early… quantity could disappear quickly!
UNC EVENT
FEB. 10TH, 3:30PM
A maximum of 2 tickets, free of charge, will be available to the public on January 26.
You must go to the UNC Information/ticket office, located on the main floor of the University Center. They are open 7 days a week, 8:00AM until 10:00PM.
For more information, please call tickets at UNC: 970-351-4849
Whether you are a beginner or advanced in your knitting techniques, join us every Monday evening… beginning again on January 11th, from 4:30 until 6:30PM. Just stop by with your knitting bag, and enjoy a warm cup of tea or a glass of wine, free of charge.
We are still working out the final details of Greg’s visit to Greeley on February 10…it is so exciting!
His day will be busy, and his message will reach many. Here are the details so far:
Breakfast at An Open Book: I think that we will have two events, each 30 minutes in duration…tea, coffee, pastries with Greg, starting at 8:00AM (that time may change.) This will be an event only for my loyal customers. The $50 charge will go completely to Greg’s institute. I am planning on opening my door on January 9, 2010…at 9:00AM, with the first 80 people receiving tickets. (40 attendees for each 30 minute breakfast on Feb. 10th) Buying for others is ok, provided their names are in my customer loyalty program.
Later that morning, Greg will visit Eaton High School, and also have a small group meeting with students from the middle school.
A VIP Luncheon is being planned for members/faculty of UNC, AIMS, High Plains Library District and District Six.
Then… the BIG EVENT… at Butler Hancock in the late afternoon, free of charge, UNC students and general public.
Keep and eye on my newsletters/website, as well as our local newspaper as plans become finalized.
Dec. 7 - Local cookbook authors, Cyndi Duncan, Georgie Patrick, and Carol Ann Kates will discuss their books… products will be available for testing and buying.
Every Monday evening, starting November 16th, we will have “open knitting and tea” for anyone, at any skill level! Please stop by between 5 and 7:00PM and learn, enjoy and share with other knitters. Every Monday, except for those Mondays devoted to our “Marvelous” ones, will find us knitting at An Open Book.
Plans are underway for a full-day of activities, as requested by Greg and his institute. Keep in touch…watch for ticket release dates in our emails/website. And of course, stop by the store for lots of fun details!
Remember… our COMMON READ, sponsored by High Plains Library District, through October is Three Cups of Tea. All versions of this marvelous book are available at our store… also; stop by on October 12, from 5:00 ~ 7:00PM for a book discussion… all ages welcome! Call for reservations: 330-7879.
By Greg Mortenson
Anyone who despairs of the individual’s power to change lives has to read the story of Greg Mortenson, a homeless mountaineer who, following a 1993 climb of Pakistan’s treacherous K2, was inspired by a chance encounter with impoverished mountain villagers and promised to build them a school. Over the next decade he built fifty-five schools, especially for girls that offer a balanced education in one of the most isolated and dangerous regions on earth. As it chronicles Mortenson’s quest, which has brought him into conflict with both enraged Islamists and uncomprehending Americans, Three Cups of Tea combines adventure with a celebration of the humanitarian spirit.
131 WEEKS ON THE NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER LIST
An Open Book LLC is a proud community partner with the High Plains Library District. High Plains has chosen Three Cups of Tea for this year’s COMMON READ.
Not only will our district be reading this inspirational best-seller, but every freshman at the University of Northern Colorado will also be reading about Greg’s journey to build schools, as Three Cups of Tea is their COMMON BOOK.
There are two books available for younger readers.
Young Adult Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Journey to Change the World, One Child At A Time by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin, and Adapted by Sarah Thomson, released on January 22, 2009. For ages 8 and up.
Children’s Listen to the Wind by Greg Mortenson and Susan L. Roth released on January 22, 2009 For ages 6-8
Please keep in touch as more information regarding Greg’s visit unfolds in the upcoming months. According to members of his institute, Colorado is the 3rd largest supporter or Greg’s cause…and I am sure that Greeley will kindly and generously contribute to this support over the next six months.
Learn more about Greg and his efforts by visiting his websites:
www.threecupsoftea.com
www.penniesforpeace.org
www.ikat.org
We are so excited to have Craig Johnson and his award winning books coming to our bookstore, on Tuesday, October 13th. Call for reservations! Food and Fun provided for sure!
Oct. 12 ~ Come and discuss our Common Read, “Three Cups of Tea” by Greg Mortenson.
Nov. 9 ~ Ann Jamason returns with thoughts on our special female friendships.
Dec. 7 ~ Local cookbook authors, Cyndi Duncan, Georgie Patrick, and Carol Ann Kates will discuss their books…products will be available for tasting and buying!
5:00 PM to 7:00 PM ~ light refreshments served $5.00 fee ~ call 970.330.7879 to reserve your chair! We are so excited to offer our third series of MM events!
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