THE BOYS IN THE BOAT DAY OCT 29 - Featuring author Daniel James Brown
THE BOYS IN THE BOAT DAY
FEATURING AUTHOR DANIEL JAMES BROWN
OPRA, in conjunction with the North Olympic Library System and several other organizations and sponsors, is excited to welcome The Boys in the Boat author to our community for an amazing day to celebrate rowing. Come to THE KIDS IN THE BOAT at the Vern Burton Community Center where there will be fun rowing themed activities for the whole family. This event will be open free to the public from 11 am to 3 pm. Kids are encouraged, but must be accompanied by an adult if under age 12. Join us at the Port Angeles High School Auditorium for an EVENING WITH AUTHOR DANIEL JAMES BROWN. Doors open at 6:30 pm for the evening event which will start at 7 pm. Come to one or both of these very special events on BOYS IN THE BOAT DAY October 29th in Port Angeles, and see how rowing is growing on the Olympic Peninsula.
THE KIDS IN THE BOAT a family-friendly community festival hosted by OPRA
11 am – 3 pm, Saturday, October 29, at the Vern Burton Community Center, 308 East Fourth Street, Port Angeles
- Meet Boys in the Boat author Daniel James Brown, as well as Boys in the Boat collaborators and contributors…
- Judy Rantz Willman – daughter of 1936 Gold medalist Joe Rantz
- John Halberg – Founder and President Emeritus of OPRA
- Meet and hear from Olympic rowing Silver medalist, Dr Thomas Herschmiller
- Fun-filled activities for all ages
- Make Driftwood Art
- Try out an Erg (Rowing Machine)
- Face Painting
- Rowing Bingo
- See cedar wood Pocock racing shell
- Hands-on Ocean Mammal Display (courtesy of Feiro Marine Lab)
- Door prizes
- Learn more about rowing on the Olympic Peninsula and opportunities to join in
- Purchase raffle tickets for chance to win Hawaiian vacation on Kauai, and other prizes
- Hot Dog lunch available for small charge
AN EVENING WITH AUTHOR DANIEL JAMES BROWN
author talk in conjunction with NOLS Clallam County Reads program
7 pm, Saturday, October 29, at the Port Angeles High School Auditorium, 304 East Park Avenue, Port Angeles (Doors open at 6:30 pm)
Join author Daniel James Brown for this free, wide-ranging discussion about his experiences researching and writing The Boys in the Boat. Featuring an author Q&A and book signing.