Selby a nonbinary writer and former hotshot wildland firefighter, spent a decade (2000–2010) with elite firefighting crews known as “hotshots”. River holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Syracuse University. By age 19, Selby experienced homelessness, substance use, and exploitation. A friend’s suggestion led them to wildland firefighting—a decision that transformed their life. Despite being…
The Warm Hands of Ghosts is a richly atmospheric historical fantasy set during World War I. Published in 2024, the story alternates between two timelines and perspectives: January 1918: Laura Iven, a Canadian nurse wounded in service, returns home to Halifax after learning of her brother Freddie’s presumed death. Troubled by inconsistencies surrounding the news,…
Written by Elif Shafak, a prominent Turkish-British novelist, essayist, and activist born in 1971. She writes in both English and Turkish and is recognized as “Turkey’s leading female novelist”. The narrative centers on two families across continents: the Kazancı women, a matriarchal clan in Istanbul, and the Tchakhmakhchian family in the United States—Armenian diasporans. At…
Join us on Sunday, August 24th at 4:00 PM on the Rumor’s Patio (or in our cozy new upstairs space if the weather doesn’t cooperate) for a special reading and signing with local author Kimberly Nixon. Best known for her Rock Bottom Tennessee series, Kimberly will be introducing her brand-new children’s book, A Visit From…
Celebrate our shared love for public lands at HCCA’s first-ever Public Lands Palooza on Saturday, September 13 at Zuni West Brewery. Enjoy live music by Strand Hill, prizes, and free drinks for summer volunteers. This free community event kicks off at 3 PM — don’t miss the chance to toast to the lands that bring…
HCCA is happy to join the Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District and the Bureau of Land Management to support volunteer efforts in restoring critical wet meadow habitat in the Gunnison Country on September 3 and 4 (join us for one or both days). . Volunteers will be using Bill Zeedyk methods to position and…
HCCA is happy to join the Upper Gunnison River Water Conservancy District and the Bureau of Land Management to support volunteer efforts in restoring critical wet meadow habitat in the Gunnison Country on September 3 and 4 (join us for one or both days). . Volunteers will be using Bill Zeedyk methods to position and…
Vinotok holds its second Theatre Troupe All-Cast Meeting and Rehearsal. This is for folks already committed to the events or folks wishing to participate but who missed the prior meetings. If you missed the prior meetings, this is an important meeting to attend. Receive a cast role and sign up for required volunteer positions. Be…
It takes many hands and bodies to bring the festival to life, and we invite anyone to join us. We can find a place for you. The Community Volunteers support the festival behind the scenes for the most part, doing things in the background, like food prep for the Community Feast; setting up and breaking…
In a powerful celebration of hope and resilience, attendees will enjoy a delicious meal and hear inspiring stories from those experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, and/ or stalking. This event will not only raise essential funds to support Project Hope, but it will also empower guests to become advocates for change in our…