Sunday, March 25, 2012

"Entrepreneur Success Stories" Book Event Saturday, March 31st at Florey's!


Florey's Books welcomes local author Janet Arline Barker as she discusses her writing and art in the new book" Entrepreneur Success Stories".

***Saturday March 31st, 2-4pm***

About the Book:
Entrepreneur Success Stories Volume 1 is a collection of stories and insights from ambitious people who have achieved incredible entrepreneurial success. Each chapter focuses on valuable advice from different entrepreneurs. It depicts marketing strategies for new and traditional media, a blueprint for starting a business, and methods for fine tuning an existing business.

Janet Arline Barker, author of the chapter called “Go Where the People are, Go Where the Money is: An Artist’s Strategy for Offline Marketing,” will sign copies of the book, accompanied by an art show of her recent paintings and art products as described in the chapter.

Self described as an “art-trepreneur,” Barker is the owner and president of Barker International Group LLC. She is a plein air painter, graphic designer, photographer, and columnist for Patch.com and is based in the Bay Area. During the signing, Barker will also read selections from the book by people who have conquered the challenges of starting or running a business. She will also demonstrate painting with passion and spontaneity and lead a discussion on how to turn a hobby into a business.

This event is an opportunity to network and find a mastermind group, business coach, or personal coach. It will provide marketing tips for artists, photographers, and arts and crafts creators. The book is organized in a user friendly format, with stories that address every aspect of owning and operating a business.

About the Author:
anet’s life work has been sharing the beauty and wonders of nature with others. She taught science and outdoor educational programs to children in Colorado, Montana, California, and Washington, D.C. As a creative teacher, she merged art with science to enhance observation and learning skills in her students. Janet worked 18 years in the creative arts industry as a graphic designer, illustrator, photographer and artist. She is currently working full time as an art-trepreneur, making plein air paintings, teaching art classes, leading nature adventures, and bringing art to people who never venture into art museums or galleries. For her, plein air painting and photography represent peaceful and expressive journeys. It’s like a dance with brush or camera in hand, propelled by color, and infused with fresh air and the sounds of nature.

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For more on Janet and to see art samples, visit her site:

http://www.janetarlinebarker.com
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We hope to see you!

***Saturday, March 31st, 2-4pm***

---As a reminder, we do have the March Poetry at Florey's event that same evening as well, 7:30-9:30pm. For more information, please see the entry below. Thank you!---

Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day!

http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

'GOal Getter Kids' Folder Games event, Saturday March 24th at Florey's!


Florey's Books welcomes local educators Teacher Staci and Teacher Nicole as they present their learning tool "GOal Getter Kids" folder games.

***Saturday March 24th, 2-4pm***

WHAT IS A FOLDER GAME? A hands on, back to basics, all inclusive task designed to help children obtain their educational goals. Within the folder, icons are matched from one side to the other implementing subjects such as math, spelling, sorting, and much more, encouraging the use of fine motor skills and hand eye coordination.

WHAT SETS US APART? We use clear, real life images to help the children make more connections. For convenience and versatility, the folder has a full page veltex fabric side, that can also be used as a teaching board. ALL corners of the icons and the fabric have been rounded off so there are no sharp edges, and to help eliminate peeling. The Velcro is always placed carefully as to not distract from, or obstruct the images. Through our experience there is NOTHING on the market with the durability, and the products that we provide.

*Although designed for children with special needs, typical kids enjoy the folders too.

*Great for teachers wish list and gifts for family and friends.

GOal getter kids is a NEW company created by two Bay Area based educators with over 15 years of experience in the field of autism and other developmental disabilities. We are pleased to introduce this GREAT new product that will be a valuable teaching tool within a classroom or at home.

For more information and pictures, please see their sites:

http://goalgetterkids.com/main.sc

http://www.facebook.com/pages/GOal-getter-KIDS/158095040918786

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We hope to see you!

***Saturday, March 24th, 2-4pm***
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Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day

http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

Saturday, March 10, 2012

"Yianni" Children's Book Event, Saturday March 17th at Florey's!


Florey's Book Co. welcomes local author John Pantoleon as he reads his new children's book, "Yianni, A Story and Coloring Book About a Dog Who Wished He Was a Cat"

***Saturday, March 17th, 2-4pm***

The story is about Yianni, a dog who wishes he was a cat. He befriends a cat, and asks her to teach him to meow. Eventually, he learns that it is best to be what you are, and to be happy with yourself. It is a positive story for young children with charming illustrations by local artist Laurie Cummins.

About the author:

John Pantoleon holds a B.A. in drama and a secondary education teaching credential from San Francisco State university. He has been active as an actor and director in Bay Area theatre for over fifty years. He is a founding member of San Francisco's Eureka Theatre. He served as presidnt of the Pacifica Spindrift Players for seven years and was involved in children's theatre both at PSP and in the public schools. He and his wife Kathy live in Pacifica.

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We hope to see you!

***Saturday, March 17th, 2-4pm***
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Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day

http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

March Poetry at Florey's!


Florey's Books invites you to our two ongoing poetry events.

First, the Pacifica Poetry Forum meets:

***Thursday, March 15th, 7:30pm***

The featured poet this month is: David Paulley

The Forum is open to the public and is free of charge. The Pacifica Poetry Forum meets monthly, the 3rd Thursday of each month. Come and share the joy of poetry.

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Next, is the March Poetry at Florey's event:

***Saturday, March 31st, 7:30-9:30pm***

The featured poets this month are: Mel C. Thompson and Maxine Wyman. The featured poets will be followed by an open mic period. Open mic sign-up is first come, first served. This event is also open to the public and free of charge.

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We hope to see you!


Pacifica Poetry Forum: ***Thursday, March 15th, 7pm***

Poetry at Florey's: ***Saturday, March 31st, 7:30-9:30pm***

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Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day

http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo

Sunday, March 04, 2012

Medicinal Kitchen: Foods and Spices in the Kitchen for Common Ailments and First-Aid, Saturday March 10th at Florey's!


Join Dr. Marisa Williams, a Naturopathic Doctor present a community health talk at Florey’s Book Co. on Saturday, March 10th at 2pm. She will explore the topic of Medicinal Kitchen by educating the audience on common foods and spices found in the kitchen to help with common ailments and first-aid.

***Saturday, March 10th at 2pm***

Bio: Dr. Marisa Williams is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor at Pacifica Naturopathic Medicine. Her practice focuses on naturopathic medicine with an emphasis on women’s medicine, pediatrics, chronic diseases and auto-immune disorders. She is a member of the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians, American Botanical Council, Pediatric Association of Naturopathic Physicians and California Naturopathic Doctors Association.

For more information, see her site:

http://www.pacificanaturopath.com

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We hope to see you!

***Saturday, March 10th at 2pm***
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Florey's Book Co.
2120 Palmetto Ave.
Pacifica, CA 94044
(650) 355-8811
Open 10am to 6pm every day

http://www.floreysbooks.blogspot.com
http://www.facebook.com/FloreysBookCo