Suicide Prevention Seminar: Univ of Michigan Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority
Living thru Crisis co-founders Judy Davis and her son Geoffrey bring “Are You or a Friend at Risk,” a suicide prevention program created for college students, to the sisters of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, University of Michigan, Tuesday, March 22, 2016, at 8:00 PM Eastern.
Amy Bushatz Guest Expert for InDependent MilSpo’s Guide to Self-Care
Stories Around the Table coauthor Amy Bushatz is among the all-star lineup of guest experts in the new InDependent online program for military spouses, MilSpo’s Guide to Self-Care. The free online program will occur monthly from January through September 2016, featuring experts on health and wellness in military life.
Kathie Hightower Shares Fav Books at Cloud & Leaf’s Indies First, Nov. 28, 2015
Cloud & Leaf Bookstore 148 Laneda Ave. , Manzanita, OR, United StatesKathie Hightower, coauthor of Military Spouse Journey and Stories Around the Table is one of several Oregon-based authors who will participate in Indies First at the Cloud & Leaf Bookstore in Manzanita, Oregon, on Sat. Nov. 28, 2015, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Pacific. That day is also Small Business Saturday, one of the busiest shopping days of the year and the perfect time to find books for holiday gifts. Indies First is a way for authors to show their support and gratitude for their local independent booksellers. Authors help customers find great books and they share some of their favorite books--not their own books, but other books they personally love.
Sara Horn Leads Stress & Forgiveness Workshops at Hearts at Home Conference, Nov 13-14, 2015
Mayo Civic Center 30 Civic Center Dr SE, Rochester, MN, United StatesSara Horn, coauthor of Stories Around the Table and author of several other books, will lead workshops on stress and forgiveness at the Hearts at Home North Central Conference, Nov.13-14, 2015. The weekend event takes place at the Mayo Civic Center in Rochester, MN.
Pavlicin-Fragnito Signs Children’s Novel at SCBWI PAL Event, The Red Balloon Bookshop, Nov 3, 2015
Red Balloon Bookshop 891 Grand Ave, St Paul, MN, United StatesKaren Pavlicin-Fragnito will sign copies of her award-winning children's novel Summer of Courage at a celebration of Minnesota children's authors on Nov 3, 2015, 7-8 PM, at The Red Balloon Bookshop in St Paul, Minnesota.
Adrianna Domingos-Lupher, Judy Davis Speak at Online Military Spouse Wellness Summit, Oct 19-24, 2015
Adrianna Domingos-Lupher and Judy Davis, coauthors of Stories Around the Table: Laughter, Wisdom, and Strength in Military Life, are among key speakers at the first Military Spouse Wellness Summit, held online October 19-24, 2015. The free online summit is organized by In-Dependent.org and The Army Wife Network and sponsored by The USAA Educational Foundation. The theme is "Invest in Yourself" and is aimed at military spouse health and wellness.
Jacey Eckhart Leads AUSA Military Family Forum on Transition, Oct 14, 2015
Walter E Washington Convention Center 801 Mt Vernon Pl NW, Washington, DC, United StatesJacey Eckhart, military sociologist and coauthor of Stories Around the Table: Laughter, Wisdom, and Strength in Military Life, will lead the Military Family Forum #5 at the AUSA Annual Meeting in Washington, DC on Wed., Oct. 14, 2015, from 2-4 PM EDT. The event takes place at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center and will be streamed live via webcast. The forum topic is "Transitioning to Veteran or Retiree Status—What Spouses Need to Know." Follow on social media: #AUSA2015 #AUSAFam
Raum Talks About Creating Books for Young Readers at Educator Appreciation Event in Fargo, Oct. 11, 2015
Barnes & Noble #2606 1201 42nd St SW, Fargo, ND, United StatesBarnes & Noble is hosting an Educator Appreciation Event featuring author Elizabeth Raum at 2 PM Sun., Oct. 11, 2015 at Barnes & Noble Store #2606 in Fargo. Elizabeth will talk about how she creates books for young readers, including historical nonfiction and fiction books. Copies of her picture book, Cedric and the Dragon, will be available for sale at the event.
Lori McElrath-Eslick’s Art Showcased in Grand Rapids Sept 23-Oct 11, 2015
Illustrator Lori McElrath-Eslick's artwork is being showcased as part of ART Prize September 23—October 11, 2015, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Lori's work on exhibit is an original oil on canvas painting published in the children's magazine Cricket. The painting illustrates a poem by Children's Poet Laureate, J. Patrick Lewis, titled "BALLAD FOR MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. 1963." The painting is on exhibit in the front window of Oppenheimer & Co.
Davis Helps MilSpouses Rejuvenate Under Stress at USAA’s DigitalMilEx Sept 22-23, 2015
Judy Davis, author of Right Side Up: Find Your Way When Military Life Turns You Upside Down, is a featured speaker at the 2015 Annual USAA influencers conference, DigitalMilEx™, presenting on “Rejuvenation Under Stress—Family Perspective.” The event takes place September 22-23, 2015 at the Omni San Antonio Hotel at the Colonnade. Judy’s session focuses on helping military spouse entrepreneurs find balance for themselves and their families.
Judy Davis Leads Suicide Prevention Faculty Seminar at Texas Tech Sept 11, 2015
Elva Resa author Judy Davis will co-present a Suicide Prevention Faculty Seminar on Friday, September 11, 2015 at 12 noon at Texas Tech University in Room TLPDC 153. As part of Suicide Prevention Week, the interactive event will provide insight for addressing the warning signs and at risk behaviors indicative of suicide and depression at colleges.
School Strategies to Support Military-Connected Students Aug 31, 2015
Stories Around the Table coauthor Amanda Trimillos will lead a webinar on "Back-to-School Strategies That Work! Supporting Military-Connected Students and Their Families" on Monday, August 31, 2015, 6–7:30 PM Pacific. Her unique perspective as both a teacher and a military parent helps provide educators insights into how to support students and their families coping with the challenges of military life.