Sunbelt's Event Calendar

July 2010

Thursday, July 29, 2010, 6 pm, FREE & Open to the Public

Mother and daughter writing duo Terry and Heather Kraszewski will be sharing their enchanting picture book, Surf Angel, during the weekly car show in La Mesa at Readers Inc. children's bookstore. (Readers Inc. 8219 La Mesa Boulevard La Mesa, CA 91942 (619) 461-1400).

Saturday, July 31, 2010, 2 pm, Pirates Commandeer El Cajon!

Author John O'Melveny Woods will be sharing and autographing copies of his upcoming adventure novel, Return to Treasure Island, a sequel to the childhood classic at Borders Bookstore. (159 Fletcher Parkway El Cajon, CA 92020 (619) 593-5119.)

Saturday, July 31, 2010, 1 pm, FREE & Open to the Public

Come listen to author Gary Winters read from his powerful social justice novel, The Deer Dancer, at the Borders in National City. (Borders - 3030 Plaza Bonita Road National City, CA 91950 (619)479-4732).

Saturday, July 31, 2010, 1-4 pm, A Celebration of the Tortoises through the Lens project!

Come celebrate the completion of the project that culminated in an amazing new photography book, Tortoises through the Lens. There will be a small ceremony, a book signing, and an opportunity to view and critique the art gallery with the program's students present. Don’t let the heat of the summer dissuade you! (Kelso Depot - Kelbaker Road Kelso, CA (760) 957-7887).

August 2010

Thursday, August 5, 2010, 6 pm, FREEE & Open to the Public

Children's author Ruth Todd Evans will be sharing and signing her book, The Panda Who Would Not Eat, at Readers Inc. in La Mesa during the weekly Back to the 50's Car Show on La Mesa Boulevard. (Readers Inc. 8219 La Mesa Boulevard La Mesa, CA 91942 (619) 461-1400).

Saturday, August 7, 2010, 3-6 pm, FREE & Open to the Public

Don't miss John O'Melveny Woods at Captain Fitch's Mercantile in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park where he'll be signing copies of his novel, Return to Treasure Island. (Captain Fitch's 2627 San Diego Ave San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 298-3944).

Saturday, August 7, 2010, 1 pm, FREE & Open to the Public

It's story time! Co-authors Heather and Terry Kraszewski will be reading their children's book, Surf Angel, at the National City Borders. (Borders - 3030 Plaza Bonita Road National City, CA 91950 (619)479-4732).

Saturday, July 7, 2010, 5 pm, FREE and Open to the Public

Miss Surf Angel at the 1 pm signing in National City? Fear not! Terry and Heather Kraszewski will be doing a second signing, this time in the Borders in Chula Vista at 5 pm. (Borders - 878 Eastlake Parkway, Chula Vista, CA 91914 (619) 482-9883).

Thursday, August 12, 2010, 6 pm, FREE & Open to the Public

Author John O'Melveny Woods will be at the Readers Inc. Bookstore in La Mesa to share and sign copies of his exciting new novel, Return to Treasure Island, during the weekly Back to the 50's Car Show on La Mesa Boulevard. (Readers Inc 8219 La Mesa Boulevard La Mesa, CA 91942 (619) 461-1400).

Friday, August 13, 2010, 7-9 pm, FREE & Open to the Public

Internationally aclaimed author Daniel Reveles will sit down with fans at Borders in El Cajon to share his poignant stories about Tecate, each filled with the magic of Baja. He will also read and graciously sign copies of his award-winning books, Guacamole Dip, and Tequila, Lemon and Salt. (Borders 159 Fletcher Pkwy El Cajon, CA 92020 (619) 593-5119).

Friday, August 13, 2010, 3-5 pm, FREE and Open to the Public

Catch Joey Seymour, author of San Diego's Finest Athletes: Five Exceptional Lives, at the Old Town Gift Co. where he'll be autographing copies of his book. (Old Town Gift Co. -- 4010 Twiggs St. San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 252-8282).

Sunday, August 15, 2010, 1 pm, FREE & Open to the Public

Joan Brady, author of The Ghost of Mt. Soledad will be at the Alpine Historic Society. (2112 Tavern Road, Alpine, California 91901 (619) 659-8740).

Thursday, August 19, 2010, 7pm, FREE & Open to the Public

Don't miss this wonderful opportunity to sit down with Daniel Reveles and listen to his romantic stories from Tecate. Love stories, poignant stories, incredible stories - all laced with the magic of Mexico! He'll also read to us from his two award-winning books, Guacamole Dip and Tequila, Lemon and Salt. (Upstart Crow – 835 C West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 232-4855).

Saturday, August 21, 2010, 1 pm, FREE & Open to the Public

Come meet world renowned chefs Ron Oliver and Bernard Guillas as they sign their award-winning cookbook, Flying Pans: Two Chefs, One World, at the Borders in National City. (Borders - 3030 Plaza Bonita Road National City, CA 91950 (619)479-4732).

Saturday, August 21, 2010 3pm, FREE & Open to the Public

Come enjoy story-time at the Borders in Mission Valley as Heather and Terry Kraszewski share their charming story book, Surf Angel. (Borders - 1072 Camino Del Rio N., San Diego, CA 92108 (619) 295-2201

Saturday, August 21, 2010, 3 pm, FREE and Open to the Public

Did you miss world-famous chefs Ron Oliver and Bernard Guillas at the National City signing? Don't worry! You can catch them in a second signing at the nearby Chula Vista Borders at 3 pm and get your copy of Flying Pans: Two Chefs, One World signed and personalized. (Borders - 878 Eastlake Parkway, Chula Vista, CA 91914 (619) 482-9883).

Monday, August 23, 2010, 6pm, FREE and Open to the Public

Daniel Reveles, author of Guacamole Dip, and Tequila, Lemon and Salt, will be doing a presentation and signing copies of his books at the Imperial Beach Library for the 2010 Author Series. (Imperial Beach Library – 810 Imperial Beach Blvd, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 (619) 424-6628)

Monday, August 23, 2010, 7 pm, FREE & Open to the Public

The Book Works in Del Mar will be hosting John O'Melveny Woods as he gives a reading from his pirate-filled adventure, Return to Treasure Island. Don't miss this chance to get a personalized signed copy. (The Book Works - 2670 Via de la Valle, Del Mar, CA (858) 755-3735).

Thursday, August 26, 2010, 6 pm, FREE & Open to the Public

Gary Winters, author of the young adult novel, The Deer Dancer, will be sharing and signing copies of his book at the Readers Inc. Bookstore in La Mesa during the weekly Back to the 50's Car Show on La Mesa Boulevard. (Readers Inc. 8219 La Mesa Boulevard La Mesa, CA 91942 (619) 461-1400).

Friday, August 27, 2010, 3-5 pm, FREE & Open to the Public

Don't miss Gary Winters, author of The Deer Dancer, signing books at The Old Town Gift Co. (Old Town Gift Co. -- 4010 Twiggs St. San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 252-8282).

Sunday, August 29, 2010, 2-4 pm, FREE & Open to the Public

Co-authors Terry and Heather Kraszewski will be sharing their book, Surf Angel, in the children's corner at the Borders in El Cajon. Catch a Sunbelt children's author at this location the fourth Sunday of every month. (Borders 159 Fletcher Parkway El Cajon, CA 92020 (619) 593-5119.)

September 2010

Saturday, September 4, 2010, The Festival of Sail!

What better place to get a copy of Return to Treasure Island signed by author John O'Melveny Woods than amidst the towering tall ships during the San Diego Maritime Musuem's annual Festival of the Sail? Catch John in the morning and afternoon at the museum store's booth. (1492 North Harbor Dr. San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 234-9153).

Friday September 10, 2010, 1:30 PM, FREE & Open to the Public

Bette Blaydes Pegas, author of Chasing A Dream in the Galápagos: A Personal Evolution, will do a book presentation, including a slide show on the islands, for the Rancho Bernardo Travel Club at the Seven Oaks Community Center. (16789 Bernardo Oaks Drive, San Diego, California 92128 (619) 252-3720.)

Friday, September 10, 2010, 3-5 pm, FREE & Open to the Public

Local historian Leeland Fetzer will be signing copies of his books, The Cuyamacas: The Story of San Diego's High Country, Good Camp: Gold Mines of Julian and the Cuyamacas, San Diego County Place Names A to Z, and A Year in the Cuyamacas at The Old Town Gift Co. in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. (Old Town Gift Co. -- 4010 Twiggs St. San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 252-8282).

Tuesday, September 14, 2010, 5:30-7pm, FREE and Open to the Public

Eric Peterson will be at the Escondido Library reading and signing copies of his new book, Life as a Sandwich for the 2nd Tuesday Book Club. (Escondido Library – 239 South Kalmia Street, Escondido, CA 92025 (760) 839-4684)

Thursday, September 16, 2010, 7 pm, FREE & Open to the Public

As part of the "Third Thursdays" author series at the Upstart Crow Bookstore in Seaport Village, see premeir chefs from Coronado talk about the great new cookbook from Chefs Press called Top Tables Coronado. Come ready for samples! (Upstart Crow – 835 C West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 232-4855)

Friday, September 24, 2010, FREE & Open to the Public

Jack Innis, author of San Diego Legends, will be signing copies of his book at The Old Town Gift Co. in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. (Old Town Gift Co. -- 4010 Twiggs St. San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 252-8282).

October 2010

Monday, October 4, 2010, 6pm, FREE and Open to the Public

Linda Pequegnat, author of This Day in San Diego History, will be doing a presentation and signing copies of her book at the Imperial Beach Library for the 2010 Author Series. (Imperial Beach Library – 810 Imperial Beach Blvd, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 (619) 424-6628)

Friday, October 8, 2010, 3-5 pm, FREE & Open to the Public

Come meet Bette Blaydes Pegas, the author of Chasing a Dream in the Galapagos: A Personal Evolution, who will be signing copies of her book at The Old Town Gift Co. in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park. (Old Town Gift Co. -- 4010 Twiggs St. San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 252-8282).

Friday, October 22, 2010, 3-5 pm, FREE & Open to the Public

Join author Joan Brady at The Old Town Gift Co. in Old Town San Diego State Historic Park where she'll be signing copies of her book, The Ghost of Mt. Soledad. (Old Town Gift Co. -- 4010 Twiggs St. San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 252-8282).

November 2010

Friday, November 26, 2010, 1-3 pm, FREE & Open to the Public

Do your Black Friday shopping at the Rancho Mirage Borders near Palm Springs where Loretta Marra, author of Golfology: Daily Inspiration from the Fairway and the Rough, will be giving a presentation and book signing. The perfect gift for any golfer! (71800 Highway 111 Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (760) 779-1314).

December 2010

Monday, December 20, 2010, 6pm, FREE and Open to the Public

Joey Seymour author of San Diego’s Finest Athletes: Five Exceptional Lives , will be doing a presentation and signing copies of his book at the Imperial Beach Library for the 2010 Author Series. (Imperial Beach Library – 810 Imperial Beach Blvd, Imperial Beach, CA 91932 (619) 424-6628)

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