Literary Calendar

Sun., Sept. 27, 2009

Among the local literary events over the coming week (free unless otherwise indicated):

Give Literacy a Shot - Add a “literacy shot” to your drink order at Laguna Café, 4302 S. Regal St. through Wednesday and a portion of the proceeds will go to Page Ahead’s Book for Kids Program. (509) 448-0887

Deer Park Library Book Club - “The Art of Racing in the Rain: A Novel” by Garth Stein. Wednesday, noon, Deer Park Library, 208 S. Forest Ave., Deer Park. Free. (509) 893-8300

Dennis Dauble - Fisheries biologist will share three decades of professional and recreational knowledge as he presents “Fishes of the Columbia Basin.” Wednesday, 7 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore auditorium, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

24-Hour Comic Book Day - Artists and writers are invited to create a 24-page book in 24 hours. Bring supplies and money for food, drinks and comics. Saturday-Oct. 4, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., Merlyn’s, 19 W. Main Ave. (509) 624-0957

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