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ASTORIA, OR – The Lewis & Clark National Park Association is thrilled to announce a delightful guest author event: Children’s Story Time with Arline LaMear. This free event will take place on December 15th, 2024, at 2 PM in the Netul River Room of the Visitor Center at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park.
Join us for an afternoon of storytelling as Arline LaMear reads from their enchanting books, “The Astoria Cats” and “Where Does the River Start?” Attendees can look forward to an intermission featuring fun crafts and complimentary snacks. Additionally, autographed copies of LaMear’s books will be available for purchase at the Lewis & Clark National Park Association’s bookstore.
“The Astoria Cats” offers a whimsical retelling of Astoria’s rich history through the eyes of charming feline characters, making it an engaging experience for young readers. In “Where Does the River Start?”, children will follow the adventures of two lovable dogs, Scruffy and Scout, as they explore the origins of the Columbia River in British Columbia. This event promises to captivate fans of both cats and dogs alike!
Arline LaMear brings a wealth of experience to this event, having served as both mayor and city councilor of Astoria. With a background as a research librarian at the Columbia River Maritime Museum and a school librarian in Virginia, LaMear is passionate about transforming complex topics into enjoyable narratives for children.
This event is proudly sponsored by the Lewis & Clark National Park Association and hosted at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park.
For more information, please contact Cynthia Thompson at 503-861-4451 or via email at cthompson@lewisandclarknpa.org. We look forward to seeing you there!
Join us for an afternoon of storytelling as Arline LaMear reads from their enchanting books, “The Astoria Cats” and “Where Does the River Start?” Attendees can look forward to an intermission featuring fun crafts and complimentary snacks. Additionally, autographed copies of LaMear’s books will be available for purchase at the Lewis & Clark National Park Association’s bookstore.
“The Astoria Cats” offers a whimsical retelling of Astoria’s rich history through the eyes of charming feline characters, making it an engaging experience for young readers. In “Where Does the River Start?”, children will follow the adventures of two lovable dogs, Scruffy and Scout, as they explore the origins of the Columbia River in British Columbia. This event promises to captivate fans of both cats and dogs alike!
Arline LaMear brings a wealth of experience to this event, having served as both mayor and city councilor of Astoria. With a background as a research librarian at the Columbia River Maritime Museum and a school librarian in Virginia, LaMear is passionate about transforming complex topics into enjoyable narratives for children.
This event is proudly sponsored by the Lewis & Clark National Park Association and hosted at Lewis and Clark National Historical Park.
For more information, please contact Cynthia Thompson at 503-861-4451 or via email at cthompson@lewisandclarknpa.org. We look forward to seeing you there!
