A brief update on this month’s in-store events, story times, and book club:

Join us at Camalli on SUNDAY, JUNE 8, at 4:00 p.m. as we welcome Portland-based author TREVOR SCOTT. The author of more than a dozen novels of espionage and intrigue, Scott will stop in at the store for a reading and signing. And if you’re a budding writer yourself, come on in and ask questions! It’s the best way to learn about publishing process.

Scott’s most recent book, BURST OF SOUND, was called “highly entertaining” by the Midwest Book Review and “very exciting” by WP Book Reviews. A former Air Force officer, Scott joined the Navy just shy of 18, working on the dangerous flight deck of aircraft carriers as an aviation ordnanceman on cruises to the Mediterranean, the Atlantic, Pacific and Indian Oceans. Done with the Navy after four years, Scott attended the University of Minnesota, earning a degree in English and journalism. He soon rejoined the military as an Air Force officer. He served on a Ground-Launched Cruise Missile unit in Germany for three years during the crumbling of the Berlin Wall and the fall of communism, where he participated in joint exercises with the German Army and Air Force, and escorted Soviet inspection teams in compliance with the Intermediate-range Nuclear Forces Treaty.

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This week’s story time is THURSDAY, JUNE 12, at 10:00 a.m. Our theme this week is Summertime, so bring in the kids and get ready for summer!

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Tuesday, JUNE 17, at 6:00 p.m. … BEND’S CONFUSING CLIMATE: WHAT AND WHEN TO PLANT. Camalli hosts Bend author Fred Swisher for a garden-themed discussion and book signing. Swisher and co-author Sarah Whipple recently released their second edition of 55 TIPS, MYTHS, AND SECRETS: BEND’S ESSENTIAL GUIDE TO LANDSCAPING. Their book is the first book to specifically address Central Oregon’s unique landscaping and gardening challenges. This book was written to help homeowners understand how to enjoy a landscape that will please and inspire, as well as add value to the property.

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Thursday, JUNE 19, at 7:00 p.m. … join us as we kick off our THIRD THURSDAY poetry and spoken word events! This will be a recurring event, happening—as the name suggests—every third Thursday of the month. Our first event is kicked off with a visit from writer, poet and artist c.vance. Known to many in the community as the host of the monthly Bend Poetry Slam, c.vance will read from his newly released chapbook, THE ALLEY FLOWERS BLOOM. The Bend Poetry Slam takes place the second Wednesday of every month at the Silver Moon.

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BOOK CLUB … The Camalli Book Club is reading Stef Penney’s THE TENDERNESS OF WOLVES for the month of June, with the discussion on Monday, June 30, at 6:00 p.m. in the store. Our July selection is THE THIRTEENTH TALE, by Diane Setterfield. Remember, this is an open book club, so anyone and everyone is welcome to join in on the discussions.

Happy reading!

Tina

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