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Wy'east Book Shoppe
June Events 2011
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Meet the Artist - Claudia Nice
Friday, June 10th, 7:30 PM
Live painting starts at 7 PM!
Claudia Nice, local resident and a native of the Pacific Northwest, attended the University of Kansas, but gained her realistic pen, ink, and watercolor and acrylic techniques from sketching nature.
She spent over 15 years traveling across North America as an art consultant, conducting seminars, workshops, and demonstrations at various schools, clubs, shops, and trade shows. Her relaxed, informative method of instruction is geared to put the beginner at ease, and encourage the seasoned artist to new heights.
Claudia has authored or contributed to over thirty successful books and conducts regular workshops at her Brightwood studio. Over 400,000 Claudia Nice books have sold. Her art work has won numerous awards and is often found in leading art instruction magazines. |
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Meet the Author/Book Signing
Jack Grauer - Mount Hood: A Complete History
Sunday, June 12th, 2 PM
Jack Grauer returns to discuss and sign his comprehensive local history book, Mount Hood: A Complete History.
Please bring photos and local memorabilia to share. Jack will be happy to answer history questions about our area during this informal visit.
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Meet the Author/Book Signing/Slide Presentation
Jon Bell, author of On Mount Hood
Friday, June 17th, 7:30 PM
On Mount Hood: A Biography of Oregon's Perilous Peak tells the story of Oregon's greatest mountain, a mountain that has shaped the very land of the Northwest. Through an engaging mix of first-person narrative, including an epic trip around the mountain on the storied Timberline Trail, and the stories of countless climbers, scientists, historians, and overall characters who have helped make Mount Hood the lively feature that it is, On Mount Hood builds a compelling story of a legendary mountain and its impacts on the people who live in its shadow every day.
Chapters throughout On Mount Hood cover everything from climbing, skiing, and weather to forest activism, Hood's retreating glaciers, unique flora and fauna, Native Americans, early pioneers, and more.
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Wy'east Book Club
The Man From Beijing - by Henning Mankell
Tuesday, June 21st, 7 PM
The best-selling, award-winning author of the Kurt Wallander series delivers an incredible stand-alone masterpiece: a bone-chilling mystery that spans two centuries and four continents.
In the far north of Sweden a small, quiet village has been almost entirely wiped out by a mass murderer. The only clue left at the scene is a red ribbon. Among the victims are the grandparents of Judge Birgitta Roslin, who sets out to find the killer. Despite being brushed off by the police, Birgitta is determined to prove that the murders were not a random act of violence but are part of something far more dark and complex. Her investigation leads to the highest echelons of power and into the recesses of history where the seeds of evil deeds were planted.
Visitors and new members are always welcome! |
Wy'east Patron Field Trip
Friday, June 24th - Full Day Excursion to "She Who Watches"
and other pictographs and petroglyphs in the Columbia River Gorge
Our Guide is Shoshone-Bannock Poet and Native American Storyteller Ed Edmo.
Ed will share the legend and tradition surrounding this impressive Columbia River Gorge Petroglyph / Pictograph.
This site is of high significance to the Native people of the river. "She Who Watches" (Tsagagalalone) is one of about 100 pictographs
in this area. Due to vandalism in 1992, access is limited to guided tours.
COST: $115 Wy'east patron, $150 non-patron (if space permits). First paid, first reserved!
Please contact Wy'east for details and to sign up. First paid, first reserved!
Space is limited. Professional transportation is provided. Cost does not include lunch or ice cream stop on the way home.
(Interested Non-Patron Participants Only as Space Permits.)
Want to be a Wy'east Patron? Ask us how! 503-622-1623. |
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Meet the Author / Book-signing
Ray Tercek, author of The Investigation of Pepe Chavez
Friday, June 24th, 7:30 PM
 In the early 1980s, Portland Police Sergeant Ray Tercek helped launch one of the nation's largest drug trafficking conspiracy investigations-something he didn't initially set out to do. When a small investigation into the activities of known cocaine trafficker Jose "Pepe" Chavez revealed a larger criminal conspiracy, it was apparent to Tercek and his team that traditional buy-bust methods of drug investigation would be ineffective to bring down the entire organization. As a result, a unique taskforce was formed. However, catching Chavez and his chief co-conspirator, James Barnard, would not be cut-and-dry. Tercek's efforts would be complicated by the internal politics of his own police bureau.
The Investigation of Pepe Chavez, et al., is Tercek's account of how a rookie sergeant with a new style of investigation led his team through the dirty underworld of adult entertainment shops and into the high-octane world of NHRA drag racing to catch their suspects. Tercek's team took down a conspiracy that moved drugs from South America through Mexico into several western states including Arizona, California, Washington, and Oregon. Tercek's narrative provides an introspective look at the mechanics of a historical conspiracy method of investigation and exposes the behind-the-scenes political wrangling that threatened to defeat the investigation at every turn. For more information, visit www.raytercekbooks.com.
NOTE: A reception for Ray with no-host bar will be held at the Tap Room at the Rendezvous Grill beginning at 6PM prior to Ray's book event . |
Wy'east Patron Field Trip
Saturday, June 25th - Fruit Loop Winery Tour
A full day excursion to the wineries of the Hood River Fruit Loop. Space is limited. Call for details and reserve your place. First paid, first reserved!
$100 patron; $125 non-patron (only as space permits).
Cathedral Ridge Winery
Named 2007 Oregon Winery of the Year by Wine Press Northwest.
Cerulean Wines
Located downtown Hood River. European style wines that go great with food.
Pure, natural, authentic.
Marchesi Vineyards
Take a trip to Italy by visiting this boutique winery located on the Heights of Hood River.
Mt. Hood Winery
Award-winning estate wines. Family owned and operated, century farm with
stunning mountain and vineyard views.
Naked Winery
"We aim to Tease!" Vintage Oregon and Washington wines with exotic brands.
Also serving locally made microbrews.
Pheasant Valley Vineyard & Winery
Hood River's premier winery welcomes you to a beautiful vineyard and spacious tasting room.
Phelps Creek Vineyards
Beautiful tasting room. Enjoy the scenic splendor while sampling
acclaimed Pinot Noir and Chardonnay wines.
Lunch is not included in event cost. Professional transportation is provided.
(Interested Non-Patron Participants Only as Space Permits.)
Want to be a Wy'east Patron? Ask us how! 503-622-1623. |
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