Submitted by Whatcom County Library System
Registration is now open for March 3-5 Whatcom READS events with Greenwood author Michael Christie. Four in-person and one online event will be held at venues in Bellingham and Whatcom County. Registration is required to manage capacity and to enable Whatcom READS organizers to contact participants if event details change. In response to public health guidelines, masks are required and some venues also require proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of the program. All events are free except for Village Books’ March 3 Chuckanut Radio Hour.
For details and to register, visit whatcomreads.org/events. Where possible, event recordings will also be shared on the Whatcom READS website.
Whatcom READS Author Events
Registration required. Events subject to change.
Find registration links and event details at whatcomreads.org/events.
Thursday, March 3, 11 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Book Discussion with Michael Christie – In-Person
Deming Library, 5044 Mt. Baker Highway
WCLS Collection Development Librarian Emma Radosevich will lead this lively discussion of the book. Audience questions are welcome! Space is limited; registration and masks are required to attend this free in-person program. Register at whatcomreads.org/events.
Thursday, March 3, 7-8:30 p.m. (Doors open at 6:30 p.m.)
Village Books’ Chuckanut Radio Hour with Michael Christie – In-Person
Bellewood Acres, 6140 Guide Meridian, Lynden
Join us for an evening of music, comedy, poetry and a conversation between Greenwood author Michael Christie and Michael Feerer, executive director of the Whatcom Million Trees Project. Devin Champlin is the featured musical guest.
Space is limited. Guests must wear a mask, provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours, and present matching photo ID. Event will also be livestreamed on Village Books’ Facebook.
Ticket options: $5 (plus $1.34 processing fee) reserves your seat and provides a $5 voucher toward a book purchase at the event. Or $19.60 (plus $2.09 processing fee) reserves your seat and includes a copy of Greenwood (available to pick up at the event). Register at whatcomreads.org/events.
Friday, March 4, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Art and Craft of Writing – In-Person
Western Washington University’s Wilson Library Reading Room
Gain insight into the writing process as author Michael Christie discusses the art and craft of writing. Space is limited; registration is required for this free event. Guests must wear a mask, provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test within 72 hours, and present matching photo ID. Register at whatcomreads.org/events.
Friday, March 4, 7-8 p.m.
An Evening with Michael Christie – In-Person
Mount Baker Theatre Main Stage, 104 N.
Commercial St., Bellingham
Spend a fascinating evening with the author as he describes how he conceived and wrote Greenwood. The evening culminates with the announcement of the Whatcom READS 2023 book selection.
Capacity for this event is limited, with seating available only in separated pairs. Free tickets are required for entry, and can be ordered through Mount Baker Theatre at mountbakertheatre.com/online/article/whatcomreads. Or visit whatcomreads.org/events. All attendees must wear a mask, provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID test taken within 72 hours of the event, and present matching photo ID. For full details, visit mountbakertheatre.com/online/article/safety. This event will be recorded by BTV and will be shared via the Whatcom READS website.
Saturday, March 5, 11 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
A Conversation with Michael Christie – ONLINE ONLY
Whatcom READS 2022 wraps up with a free-ranging conversation between author Michael Christie and Village Books co-owner Kelly Evert. Register at whatcomreads.org/events to receive the link for this free online program.
Whatcom READS will notify participants of guidelines for in-person events and will update registered guests if events change from in-person to online in response to public health guidelines.
Borrow Greenwood as a book, eBook, or audiobook from the library or purchase it from Village Books, which donates 10 percent of each sale to Whatcom READS. Visit whatcomreads.org to learn more about Greenwood, author Michael Christie and the community programs that enrich the reading experience.
