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DAWNING for
domestic
violence awareness activities
EVENTS
Vashon
Reads l Vashon Book Sale l Donation
VASHON READS
During the month
of October, Domestic Violence Awareness month, devote some of your reading
time to one or more of the following books on domestic and family violence.
Attend a facilitated discussion of the book and learn ways our community
can work to prevent domestic violence. You can purchase these books at
our island co-sponsors, Books by the Way and Vashon Bookshop, or borrow
them from the Vashon Library.
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Tuesday, October
10 - Staying Fat for Sarah Byrnes by Chris Crutcher
7:00 to 8:30
p.m. at Ober Park
This book about
family violence probes such issues as friendship, free speech and moral
values, and tells a tale whose mordant humor, poignancy and suspense pack
a breathtaking wallop. Discussion facilitated by the author, Chris Crutcher.
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Wednesday, October
18 - Black and Blue by Anna Quindlen
7:00 to 8:30
p.m. at Vashon Library
This book about
domestic violence is a powerfully written story that grips the reader from
the very first page. Fran and Bobby are crazy about one another from the
moment they first meet, but his violent nature reveals itself even before
they are married.
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Wednesday October
25 Why Does He Do That? by Lundy Bancroft
7:00
to 8:30 p.m. Vashon Library
This book is
a fascinating investigation into what makes abusive men tick. This book
is alarming but candid in its understanding of domestic violence.
VASHON BOOK
SALE
On October 28
at the Firefighter’s Hall, you can come and purchase quality used books,
with all proceeds going to DAWN.
Book clubs will be setting up individual tables of quality used books for
sale. If you do not belong to a book group, but wish to donate, please
contact Lynn Blick at 463-3454 for arrangements. Please donate quality
books only (no textbooks or magazines).
DIRECT DONATION
If you cannot
attend any of these events, but want to participate, you can mail your
tax deductible donation to DAWN at PO Box 88007, Tukwila, WA, 98138
or donate on the DAWN website.
Please be sure to note that your donation is for Vashon/Maury services.
Thank you!