2009 Events
Debra and Darlene will be at the following events speaking and/or autographing books:
Saturday, November 7th
Wednesday, November 11th
Holidays with Purpose & Aim events sponsored by downtown businesses p’shaws cards & gifts, Movies and Magic, Oregon Language Center and Charlie’s Rhythm & Brews in Albany, Oregon.
Daily themes:
November 7 - “Give a little love, create a little magic, and balance your leadership.”
November 11th - Veterans Day “Celebrating courage, service, and leadership.”
Multiple activities from book signings, character and patriotic face painting, "Finding your Leader Balance" workshop, Magic demonstrations, "Cultivation Grant" presentation, drawing lessions, notes to the troops, and door prize drawings.
Check out the window poster for the characters and schedule of events here.
Previous Events
Saturday, October 31 – 11:00-3:00p
Trick or Treat with Purpose and Aim - Halloween Event, Wind Horse Coffee & Tea, Milwaukie, Oregon – Kid’s book signing and character Halloween face painting – details and pictures of the characters
Saturday, September 12 – 11:00a-3:00p
Rice’s Pharmacy Gift and Wine Grandparent Leadership Celebration, Corvallis, Oregon – Kid’s book signing and book character face painting
Saturday & Sunday, September 5 & 6 – 11:00a-4:00p
Art Festival, Edgewater RV Park and Marina, Foster Lake, Sweet Home, Oregon – Kid’s book reading, signing, sketch portraits, and book character face painting
Tuesday, August 25 – 6:00-8:00p
Points for Profit Meeting, Albany, Oregon – Kid’s book reading, signing, and sketch portraits
Saturday, August 15 – 10:00a-6:00p
Art in the Park, Lebanon, Oregon – Kid’s book signing and sketch portraits
Saturday, August 8 – 6:00 – 9:00p
Rice’s Pharmacy Gifts and Wine 50th Birthday Celebration, Corvallis, Oregon – Kid’s book signing and sketch portraits
Friday – Sunday, May 29-31, All Day
Licensed Facilitator Training, McKenzie River Conference Center, Blue River, Oregon – Empowerment workshop and cultivation course training
Saturday, February 28 – 10:00a-1:00p
Grandmas Leadership Garden Legacy Prototype Home Workshop, Albany, Oregon – Re-cap and update on workshop
Saturday, January 24 – 9:00a-6:00p
Grandmas Leadership Garden Legacy Prototype Home Workshop, Albany, Oregon.
2008 Events
Tuesday, June 10 – All Day
State Garden Club Conference, Portland, Oregon - Workshop presentation and book signing
Thursday, May 7 & 8 – All Day
Tree of Healing Conference, Northern Quest Casino, Airway Heights, Washington – Keynote and workshop presentation and book signing
Tuesday, April 29 – 8:15-10:15a
Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife Diversity Meeting, Silver Falls, Oregon - Leader Balance Workshop presentation
2007 Events
Thursday, November 29 – 7:00–9:00p
Writer’s Workshop - Writing & Publishing a Book: Pitfalls, Potholes, and Choices, Ray’s Food Place - Community Meeting Room, Albany Oregon – free workshop
Monday, November 26 – 12:15–2:15p and 7:00–9:00p
Holiday Workshop – Thriving During the Holidays, Ray’s Food Place - Community Meeting Room, Albany Oregon – free workshop
Tuesday, July 10th — 8:00a-5:00p
12th Annual Violence Prevention Summer Institute, Oregon State University’s CH2M Hill Alumni Center, Corvallis, Oregon – Exhibit and book signing
Saturday, June 23 — 2:00—4:00p
Auntie's Bookstore, Spokane Washington
Saturday, June 23 — Morning
Gonzaga University, Leadership Garden Course – Otis Orchards, WA community garden
Saturday, June 2 — 12:00-1:00p
BookExpo America, Jacob Javits Convention Center, New York City, NY, PMA Demonstration Booth 3044, Author signing
Saturday, April 28 — 10:00a–2:00p
Tom's Garden Center, Hickory Street, Albany - Kid's Planting Day
Monday, April 2 — 7:00-8:30p
Corvallis/Benton County Public Library – Author talk and book signing
Monday, March 26, 11:30a–12:00p
KGAL News Talk 1580, radio interview
Monday, February 19 – 6:30-8:00p
Albany Public Library, Albany Oregon – Author talk and book signing
Saturday, February 17 – 6:00p
LHS Cheerleading Reunion Dinner, Featured Speaker
Friday, February 16 – 6:00p
LHS Cheerleader Reunion – Lebanon High School vs. Crescent Valley High basketball game - book signing
Saturday, January 20 – 2:00-4:00p
Sea Town Bookstore, Newport Oregon – book signing
Saturday, January 20 – 10:30a-12:30p
Canyon Way Bookstore and Restaurant, Newport Oregon – book signing
2006 Events
Saturday, December 23 – 1:00-3:00p
Camerons Gallery and Gifts, Heritage Mall, Albany Oregon – book signing
Saturday, December 16 – 3:00-5:00p
Boccherini’s Coffee & Tea House, Albany Oregon – book signing
Saturday, December 16 – 10:00a-12:30p
The Book Bin, Corvallis Oregon – book signing
Wednesday, December 13 – 5:00-8:00p
Ray’s Food Place, Albany Oregon – book signing
