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Wherever There's a Fight

Thursday, March 18 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.
Elaine Elinson and Stan Yogi, authors of Wherever There's a Fight, will read from and sign copies of their book.
University Press Books, 2430 Bancroft Way, Berkeley, CA 94704
For more information, call (510) 548-0585.

The Crisis at CAL, Its Origins, and What Can Turn It Around

Sunday, March 21 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.
The Berkeley Student Cooperative invites you to hear Mike Miller speak on "The Crisis at CAL, Its Origins, and What Can Turn It Around." Miller is the author of A Community Organizer's Tale: People and Power in San Francisco and there will be a book signing to follow the talk.
UC Berkeley Alumni House, 1 Alumni House, Berkeley, CA 94720
RSVP by March 16 to alumni@bsc.coop or call (510) 549-5999; for more information visit www.bsc.coop/mikemiller.

California Indian Education Conference

Friday, March 26 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Sylvia Ross, author of Blue Jay Girl, will participate in the California Indian Education Conference. In her workshop, she will go through lesson plans for her book, which cover many California Content Standards. Heyday will be there to sell books.
UC Irvine, Irvine, CA 92697
Registration required; for more information call (949) 824-5011.

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Literary Laureates

Friday, April 16 at 7:30 p.m.
Elaine Elinson and Stan Yogi, authors of Wherever There's a Fight, are being honored by Friends of the San Francisco Public Library as "Literary Laureates." Join them at the Friends of the Library's Literary Laureates Dinner.
100 Larkin St., San Francisco, CA 94102
Registration required; for more information visit www.friendssfpl.org.

Earth Day and John Muir's Birthday Celebration!

Saturday, April 17 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Gary Noy and Rick Heide, authors of The Illuminated Landscape, will have a table and discuss their book at the city of Martinez's celebration of Earth Day and John Muir's birthday. Books will be available for pre-order.
John Muir National Historic Site, 4202 Alhambra Avenue, Martinez, CA 94553
Free and open to the public; for more information, call (925) 228-8860.

Wherever There's a Fight

Tuesday, April 20 at 6:00 p.m.
Elaine Elinson and Stan Yogi, authors of Wherever There's a Fight, will read from and sign copies of their book.
Willow Glen Branch of San Jose Public Library, 1157 Minnesota Ave., San Jose, CA 95125
Free and open to the public; for more information call (408) 808-3045.

Betty's List Literary Salon

Wednesday, April 21 at 6:00 p.m.
Elaine Elinson and Stan Yogi, authors of Wherever There's a Fight, will read from and sign copies of their book at the Betty's List Literary Salon at Duboce Park Cafe.
Duboce Park Café, 2 Sanchez Street, San Francisco, CA 94114
Free and open to the public; for more information visit www.wherevertheresafight.com.

Backyard Birds of the Inland Empire

Thursday, April 22 at 4:00 p.m.
Sheila Kee, author of Backyard Birds of the Inland Empire, will read from and sign copies of her book.
Highland Sam J. Racadio Library and Environmental Learning Center, Community Room, 77863 Central Ave., Highland, CA 92346
Free and open to the public; for more information visit www.riversideca.gov/library/inlandia.asp.

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Backyard Birds of the Inland Empire

Thursday, April 22 at 6:30 p.m.
Sheila Kee, author of Backyard Birds of the Inland Empire, will read from and sign copies of her book during the second annual "Earth Night in the Garden" community event.
Western Municipal Water District, 450 E. Alessandro Blvd., Riverside, CA 92508
Free and open to the public; for more information visit www.riversideca.gov/library/inlandia.asp.

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Backyard Birds of the Inland Empire

Saturday, April 24 at 12:30 p.m.
Sheila Kee, author of Backyard Birds of the Inland Empire, will read from and sign copies of her book during the Habitat for Humanity Earth Day event.
White Park, Riverside, CA 92501
Free and open to the public; for more information visit www.riversideca.gov/library/inlandia.asp.

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A Company of Authors @ Stanford

Saturday, April 24 at 1:00 p.m.
Elaine Elinson and Stan Yogi, authors of Wherever There's a Fight, will participate in "A Company of Authors," a book fair featuring short talks by authors. The Stanford Book Store will have the authors' books available for sale at a 10% discount.
Stanford Humanities Center, 424 Santa Teresa St., Stanford, CA 94305
Free and open to the public; for more information (including a full schedule) visit A Company of Authors.

Backyard Birds of the Inland Empire

Saturday, April 24 at 3:00 p.m.
Sheila Kee, author of Backyard Birds of the Inland Empire, will read from and sign copies of her book. A reception will follow.
Sam and Alfreda Maloof Foundation at the Gallery and Beverly's Garden, 8744 Hidden Farm Rd., Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91701. Park on the street or at 5131 Carmelian St.
Free and open to the public; for more information visit www.riversideca.gov/library/inlandia.asp.

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Women Writers of Early California

Saturday, April 24 at 4:00 p.m.
Ida Egli, author of No Rooms of Their Own, will read from and sign copies of her book.
Four-Eyed Frog Books, 39138 Ocean Dr., Gualala, CA 95445
Free and open to the public; for more information, call (707) 884-1333.

Norman Clyde

Tuesday, April 27 at noon
Bob Pavlik, author of Norman Clyde, will read from and sign copies of his book.
Oviatt Library, CSU Northridge, 18111 Nordhoff St., Northridge, CA 91330
Free and open to the public; for more information, call (818) 677-2285.

Wherever There's a Fight

Friday, April 30 at 6:30 p.m.
Elaine Elinson and Stan Yogi, authors of Wherever There's a Fight, will read from and sign copies of their book.
Gallery Bookshop and Bookwinkle Children's Books, Main and Kasten Streets, Mendocino, CA 95460
Free and open to the public; for more information, visit www.gallerybooks.com.

Blood Strangers

Thursday, May 6 at 6:30 p.m.
Katherine A. Briccetti, author of Blood Strangers, will read from and sign copies of her book.
San Francisco Main Public Library, Latino Room, 100 Main St., San Francisco, 94102
Free and open to the public; for more information call (415) 557-4400.

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Wherever There's a Fight

Tuesday, May 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Elaine Elinson and Stan Yogi, authors of Wherever There's a Fight, will read from and sign copies of their book.
Bernal Heights Branch of SF Public Library, 500 Cortland Ave., San Francisco, CA 94110
Free and open to the public; for more information, call (415) 355-2810.

Wherever There's a Fight

Thursday, May 13 from 1:00 to 2:30 p.m.
Elaine Elinson and Stan Yogi, authors of Wherever There's a Fight, will read from and sign copies of their book.
Highlander Union Building, Room 355, UC Riverside, 900 University Ave., Riverside, CA 92507
Free and open to the public; for more information, call (951) 827-1012.

Wherever There's a Fight

Tuesday, May 18 at 6:30 p.m.
Elaine Elinson and Stan Yogi, authors of Wherever There's a Fight, will read from and sign copies of their book.
Dimond Branch Library, 3565 Fruitvale Ave., Oakland, CA 94602
Free and open to the public; for more information call (510) 482-7844.

The Illuminated Landscape

Friday, May 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Rick Heide and Gary Noy, editors of The Illuminated Landscape, will read from and sign copies of their book. This event is co-sponsored by the Lake Tahoe Historical Society and Lake Tahoe Community College.
Lake Tahoe Community College Boardroom, 1 College Dr., South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
Free and open to the public; for more information call Lisa Foley at (530) 541-4660, ext. 233.

The Illuminated Landscape Book Launch!

Saturday, May 22 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Gary Noy and Rick Heide, authors of The Illuminated Landscape, will hold mini-readings from their book every hour, with a full-length presentation at 2:00 p.m.
John Muir National Historic Site, 4202 Alhambra Ave., Martinez, CA 94553
Free and open to the public; for more information, call (925) 228-8860.

Wherever There's a Fight

Thursday, June 3 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.
Elaine Elinson and Stan Yogi, authors of Wherever There's a Fight, will read from and sign copies of their book.
UC Hastings, 200 McAllister St., San Francisco, CA 94102
Free and open to the public; for more information visit www.wherevertheresafight.com.

Miwok-Paiute Basketry

June 4 - 6
Lucy Parker, Julia Parker, and Ursula Jones will share their family art of world-class Sierra basketry-making. Participants will gain a unique skill and have a chance to learn from traditional masters. This is a part of a series of field seminars exploring the heritage of people of color in Yosemite.
Yosemite National Park, CA
Fee required; for more details visit yosemite.org.

A Park for All People: The Hidden History of the Chinese in Yosemite

June 5 and 6
Ranger Yenyen Chan will tell how immigrants from China helped build the Yosemite we know today. This is a part of a series of field seminars exploring the heritage of people of color in Yosemite.
Yosemite National Park, CA
Fee required; for more details visit yosemite.org.

The Illuminated Landscape

Wednesday, June 16 at 7:00 p.m.
Gary Noy and Rick Heide, authors of The Illuminated Landscape, will read from and sign copies of their book.
Santa Clara City Library, 2635 Homestead Rd., Santa Clara, CA 95051
Free and open to the public; for more information, call (408) 615-2900.

A Park for All People: Buffalo Soldiers in Yosemite

June 20
Award-winning interpreter Shelton Johnson will introduce the park's early caretakers: African American cavalrymen. This is a part of a series of field seminars exploring the heritage of people of color in Yosemite.
Yosemite National Park, CA
Fee required; for more details visit yosemite.org.

A Park for All People: Latinos in the Landscape in Yosemite

July 10
Naturalist Betsy Rivera brings the hidden history of the Sierra Nevada's Hispanic heritage to light. This is a part of a series of field seminars exploring the heritage of people of color in Yosemite.
Yosemite National Park, CA
Fee required; for more details visit yosemite.org.

Miwok-Paiute Basketry

August 20-22
Lucy Parker, Julia Parker, and Ursula Jones will share their family art of world-class Sierra basketry-making. Participants will gain a unique skill and have a chance to learn from traditional masters. This is a part of a series of field seminars exploring the heritage of people of color in Yosemite.
Yosemite National Park, CA
Fee required; for more details visit yosemite.org.

Wheels of Change

Saturday, October 23, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
Kevin Nelson, author of Wheels of Change, will read from and sign copies of his book.
San Mateo County History Museum, 2200 Broadway St., Redwood City, CA 94063
Free and open to the public; for more information call (650) 299-0104.