Special Events 2009

2009 Events

September 13 was Dorset's annual Garage Sale

Garage sale by Sister Wolf garage sale table

Tables were set up throughout town in our biggest Garage Sale ever!Stores had sales and the restaurants were open,making it a festive day throughout Dorset.

September 6
Leger, Martin, and Olson

On Labor Day weekend, a trio of Minnesota writers visited
Sister Wolf to sign their books.

Dennis Leger (pictured on August 2) signed Milk Market.

Charlie Martin signed
Mayhem and Mischief Most Foul.

Jim Olson signed Boomer.

On August 22 author Jess Lourey did a dual signing, visiting both Beagle and Sister Wolf to sign September Fair.

This book, the fifth in the Murder-by-Month series, unfolds at the Minnesota State Fair, where the recently crowned Milkfed Mary, Queen of the Dairy, a Battle Lake native, is murdered while getting her head carved out of butter. Mira James, covering the pageant for the Battle Lake Recall, overcomes her misanthropy to uncover a deadly State Fair secret.

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August 6
Pam Carter Joern

Pam, a favorite of Sister Wolf book groups,
returned to join us as wediscussed her latest book, The
Plain Sense of Things.

To keep up with Pam, visit her web site at pamelacarterjoern.com.

August 2
Taste of Dorset

The weather was unseasonably cool and, at times, wet—but that didn't stop the crowd which visited Dorset for our annual street festival. Food, entertainment, and games were available on the street.

Dennis Leger joined us to sign copies of his new book, Milk Wagon.

Jim Pooebstle

Jim Pooebstle was present to sign copies of Absence of Honor.

Outside, artist Cari Johnson had a trunk show of her beautiful glass jewelry and The Friends of the Library sold raffle tickets for a quilt.

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Monday, July 27
Lauraine Snelling
Dorset House opened its doors early for a brunch with Lauraine Snelling, sponsored by Sister Wolf. Lauraine gave an inspirational talk which was well-received by the appreciative crowd. Afterwards, we moved down the street to Sister Wolf, where Lauraine signed copies of her books.

July 22
Joint potluck with Lin Enger

The Women's Books Groups gave Lin Enger a warm welcome to their joint meeting.Enger, the author of Undiscovered Country, talked about the process of writing and revising the book, gave insights into the characters, and answered questions about the book and his life as a teacher/writer.

Book Club members

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Milk and Tides July 8
Poet Margaret Hasse
Poetry appreciation is alive and well in northern Minnesota! Margaret Hasse at Sister Wolf Sister Wolf's Wolf Den was filled to capacity as a lively group gathered to greet poet Margaret Hasse. Margaret read some of her poems, led a discussion, and answered questions about her work.

Pies July 4
Annual Pie-Baking Contest and Pie Auction at Beagle Books
This year's fund-raiser for the Park Rapids Public Library, co-sponsored by Beagle Books and the Friends of the Library, raised over $900! Pie judges

Pictured are a few of the 30 pies entered and our judges, (left to right) Third Street Market's Helen Peterson, author Will Weaver, and Chef Tom Geraedts.

July 3
Children's author William Durbin
Children's author William Durbin was with us to sign copies of his books: Winter War, El Lector, Blackwater Ben, Broken Blade, and Song of Sampo Lake.

William Durbin

An opportunity to meet an author is a great way to boost your child's interest in reading! Durbin's books are aimed at older elementary children.

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June 19 A celebration of creativity: Dorset's Festival of Local Authors and Artists Artists sold their creations throughout town, and several gave demonstrations of their process. Fifteen Minnesota authors signed their books at Sister Wolf, and engaged in conversation with the readers who filled the store.