Visit Florey's Books During Fog Fest!

Come by and visit Florey's Books during the 27th annual Fog Fest. We will be open 10am-6pm both days, September 29th and 30th. For more information about Fog Fest, check out the website:

http://pacificcoastfogfest.com

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

"City of Redemption" Book Event with Author June Ahern, Sat., Sept. 22nd at Florey's!

Florey's Books welcomes author June Ahern as she discusses her new novel "City of Redemption"

***Saturday, September, 22nd, 3-5pm***

About the book:

'City of Redemption' is a vividly recounted story of lies, betrayal, sex, drugs, and murder that takes place during an unforgettable time and place in history- the Summer of Love in San Francisco, 1967.

Partly to blame for her young son's death and abandoned by her husband, Liz Mackay leaves Scotland in disgrace, hoping for a second chance at love and life. Arriving in San Francisco during the Summer of Love, she soon joins a commune. Her new family is a curious mix: Black Panthers trying to change the world, a Vietnam vet seeking inner peace, a flamboyant hairdresser with dreams of his own, and a flower child and her drug dealer boyfriend who changes girlfriends often.

At first Liz is happy to have found a welcoming home but soon her hope for peace and love begins to diminish. As her new roommates pry into her mysterious past Liz's search for a "jolly good time" brings more grief and a worsening drug addiction. Embroiled in a plot to bring down the Black Panthers, she looks for a way to redeem herself for her part in her son's death. Sharing her fears, she is told, "Keep your mouth shut." Can she save her friends or will she just watch her commune family break apart? No one expects anything heroic from Liz.

About the author:

Ms. Ahern was born in Glasgow, Scotland and raised in San Francisco. She is the author fo two previous books, the novel "The Skye in June" and a consumer's guide "The Timeless Conselor: The Best Guide to a Psychic Reading". She has a son, and lives on the coast with her husband, dog, cat, and horse.
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For more information about Ms. Ahern and her books, please see her website:
http://www.juneahern.com
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We hope to see you!

***Saturday, Sept. 22nd, 3-5pm***

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

September Poetry at Florey's!

Florey's Books invites you to our ongoing poetry event.

The Pacifica Poetry Forum meets:

***Thursday, Sept. 20th, 7:30pm***

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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Poetry at Florey's (normally the final Saturday of the month) will skip this month due to Fog Fest. We will have TWO in October instead, on the 6th and 27th. Watch this space for more details.
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We hope to see you!


Pacifica Poetry Forum: ***Thursday, Sept 20th, 7:30pm***

Poetry at Florey's: ***Postponed until October 6th and 27th***

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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

Sharon the Health Presents: The Joy of Speaking Up, Wed. Sept. 19 at Florey's!

Florey's Book Co. welcomes Sharon Caren of Sharon the Health and guest speaker Michael Neuendorff. He will lead a free, interactive workshop on the topic "Get over it! Experience the Joy of Speaking Up".

***Wednesday, Sept. 19th 6:45-8:30pm***

Do you…

* Have a big speech coming up that you need help with? This could be personal like a wedding toast or professional such as at a conference or executive meeting.

*Present regularly as part of your job and find you’re not performing to your satisfaction?

* Want to use public speaking as a way of marketing yourself as a business owner but don’t know how to start?

* Have an idea for a presentation but aren’t sure how to put it together?

* Speak English as a second language and need to improve your ability to present due to the demands of your job?

* Have a staff person that needs to be a better presenter before you’re ever going to promote them?

If any of the above situations is a match for you, then you can count on Mr. Neuendorff to help.

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Please see his site for more information: http://www.buildandbalance.com/
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RSVP to Sharon at (650)359-6579

or email sharon@sharonthehealth.com

For more information on Sharon, please see her site:

http://sharonthehealth.com/sharoncaren/
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We hope to see you!

***Wednesday, Sept. 19th, 6:45-8:30pm***

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 Story Time at Florey's! Sept. 8th, 10-11am

Florey's Book Co. invites you to Saturday Story Time!

***Saturday, Sept. 8th, 10am-11am***

Bring the little ones to hear fun children's stories read by Nicole Sayres and friends. The event is free of charge and open to the public.


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We hope to see you!

***Saturday, Sept. 8th, 10am-11am***
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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

September 2012 Calendar of Events at Florey's!

Florey's invites you to our special events this month:

-"City of Redemption" book event with author June Ahern. Saturday, Sept. 22nd, 3-5pm
See here site here: http://www.juneahern.com

-!!! Early Announcement !!!: Florey's 35th Anniversary Celebration-
Thursday, OCTOBER. 4th, 5-7pm
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Note our ongoing events:

-"Fiber Fridays", Knitting, Crochet, any sort of string craft, Fridays 6-8pm
All varieties of string and fabric crafts are welcome!

-Saturday Storytime! Children's event, the second Saturday each month, Sept. 8th, 10-11am
Bring the little ones and enjoy a fun story!

-Sharon the Health Presents: natural wellness workshops, 3rd Wednesday of the month. Sept. 19th 6:45-8:30pm. This months topic: 'Experience the Joy of Speaking Up'

-Pacifica Poetry Forum, meets the 3rd Thursday of each month, the 20th, 7:30 pm

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As always, we hope to see 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

August Poetry at Florey's!

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

First, the Pacifica Poetry Forum meets:

***Thursday August 16th, 7:30pm***

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 August Poetry at Florey's event:

***Saturday, August 25th, 7:30-9:30pm***

The featured poets this month are: Chris Church and Sherri Rose-Walker. 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, August 16th, 7:30pm***

Poetry at Florey's: ***Saturday, August 25th, 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

Sharon the Health Presents: Healing Through Art, Wed. Aug. 15th at Florey's!

Florey's Book Co. welcomes Sharon Caren of Sharon the Health and guest speaker Jo-Neal Boic. She will lead a free, interactive workshop on the topic "Healing Through Art".

***Wednesday, August 15th, 6:45-8:30pm***

Ms. Boic will discuss:

Creative Expression: How it can bring you in touch with your emotions, boost self-esteem, and counter stress and trauma while enhancing perceptive skills.

Find out how Visual Art: Brings you immediately into the present moment, encourages consciousness, and can be a wonderful form of meditation.

Please see her site for more information:
http://www.jo-nealboic.com/
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RSVP to Sharon at (650)359-6579

or email sharon@sharonthehealth.com

For more information on Sharon, please see her site:

http://sharonthehealth.com/sharoncaren/

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We hope to see you!

***Wednesday, August 15th, 6:45-8:30pm***

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 Story Time at Florey's! August 11th, 10-11am

Florey's Book Co. invites you to Saturday Story Time!

***Saturday, August 11th, 10am-11am***

Bring the little ones to hear fun children's stories read by Nicole Sayres and friends. The event is free of charge and open to the public.


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We hope to see you!

***Saturday, August 11th, 10am-11am***
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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

Children's Angel Meditation Salon with Wanda Whitaker, Wed. August 8th!

Florey's invites you to a children's Color, Meditate, and Create with the Angels Salon, hosted by Wanda Whitaker.

***Wednesday, August 8th, 1-3pm***

A fun and educational salon that introduces adults, teens, and children to the celestial realm of God's many helpers.

Do you know your Archangels and the roles they play in your life?

Have you ever experienced seeing or being touched by an Angel?


This workshop will include:

Guided Meditation

Coloring and Creative Imagery Exercise

-Activities and Games

-Educational Talk and Discusssion

-Questions and Answers


For more information about Ms. Whitaker and her 'Angels and Spirit Guides Coloring and Activity Book', please see her website:

http://www.AnchoredInSpirit.com

You can also contact her by email: AnchoredInSpirit@yahoo.com

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We hope to see you! Bring your favorite crayons!

***Wednesday, August 8th, 1-3pm***

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

"Only a Girl" Book Event with Author Lian Gouw, Sat., August 4th!

Florey's Books welcomes author Lian Gouw as she discusses her book "Only a Girl"

***Saturday, August 4th, 2-4pm***

About the book:

In 'Only a Girl', three generations of Chinese women struggle for identity against a political backdrop of the World Depression, World War II, and the Indonesian Revolution.

Nanna, the matriarch of the family, strives to preserve the family’s traditional Chinese values while her children are eager to assimilate into Dutch colonial society.

Carolien, Nanna’s youngest daughter, is fixated with the advantages to be gained through adopting a Western lifestyle. She is proven wrong through her turbulent and ultimately failed marriage and by the consequences of raising her daughter in the Dutch culture.

Jenny’s Western upbringing puts her at a disadvantage in the newly independent Indonesian state where Dutch culture is no longer revered.

The unique ways in which Nanna, Carolien and Jenny face their own challenges reveal the complex tale of Chinese society in Indonesia between 1930 and 1952.

About the author:

Lian Gouw was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, then a Dutch colony known as the Netherlands’ East Indies.

Lian’s short stories and poems have appeared in Quietus Magazine, Writing for our Lives, Voices and Visions, The Highland’s Low Down and Reflections.

Her Predicament, an earlier version of the first chapter of her novel, Only A Girl, was included in the 2006 anthology of the SF Writers Conference, Building Bridges from Writers to Readers.

In her writing, Lian explores themes of human relationships, connection with animals, and fable-like fantasy. She is particularly interested in the lives and struggles of women.

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For more on Ms. Gouw, see her site: http://www.liangouw.com/
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We hope to see you!

***Saturday, August 4th, 2-4pm***


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

August 2012 Calendar of Events at Florey's!

Here is the August 2012 calendar of events at Florey's Book Co.

Note our ongoing events:

-"Fiber Fridays", Knitting, Crochet, any sort of string craft, Fridays 6-8pm
All varieties of string and fabric crafts are welcome!

-Saturday Storytime! Children's event, the second Saturday each month, August 11th, 10-11am
Bring the little ones and enjoy a fun story!

-Sharon the Health Presents: natural healing workshops, 3rd Wednesday of the month. August 15th 7-8:30pm. This months topic: 'Healing Through Art'

-"Speak Easy", a Read-aloud and book discussion group, Sundays 4-6pm
Come share a fun or exciting passage from a new or old favorite book.

-Pacifica Poetry Forum, meets the 3rd Thursday of each month, the 16th, 7:30 pm

-Poetry at Florey's, the last Saturday of the month,the 25th, 7:30-9:30pm
Featured poets, followed by an open mic period. Share your poems, or just listen.

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Also, the special events this month:

-"Only a Girl" book event with author Lian Gouw. Saturday, August 4th, 2-4pm
See here site here: http://www.liangouw.com/

-Children's Angel Meditation Salon with Wanda Whitaker. Wednesday, August 8th, 1-3pm
See her site here: http://www.AnchoredInSpirit.com
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As always, we hope to see 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

July Poetry at Florey's!

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

First, the Pacifica Poetry Forum meets:

***Thursday July 19th, 7:30pm***

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 July Poetry at Florey's event:

***Saturday, July 28th, 7:30-9:30pm***

The featured poets this month are: Sande Anfang and Steve Arntson. 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, July 19th, 7:30pm***

Poetry at Florey's: ***Saturday, July 28th, 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

Sharon the Health Presents: Color is Energy, Wed. July 18th at Florey's!

Florey's Book Co. welcomes Sharon Caren of Sharon the Health and guest speaker Cindy Rodoni. She will lead a free, interactive workshop on the topic "Color is Energy".

***Wednesday, July 18th, 7-8:30pm***

Ms. Rodoni will discuss:

-Color is energy that affects you and those around you.

-Color can help you look and feel healthier and more balanced.

-Up to 90% of your first impression is based on color alone. Learn why!

Please see her site for more info:

http://www.donellalloyd.com/blog/

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RSVP to Sharon at (650)359-6579

or email sharon@sharonthehealth.com

For more information on Sharon, please see her site:

http://sharonthehealth.com/sharoncaren/

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We hope to see you!

***Wednesday, July 18th, 7:00-8:30pm***

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

"American Popcorn" Book Event with author Dennis Willis, Sat. July 14th!

Florey's Books welcomes local author Dennis Willis as he discusses his new book "American Popcorn: Hollywood and the War on Common Sense"

***Saturday, July 14th, 2-4:30pm***

About the book:

From all-too revealing trailers and remakes, to over-priced fuzzy 3D movies, is there no end to the condescending ways the big studios will try to sell you their latest blockbusters? American Popcorn is a compilation of scathing, honest commentaries from film critic Dennis Willis on a wide variety of subjects, including the broken MPAA rating system, ill-conceived movie star vanity projects, and how tough it is to be a Star Wars fan. Funny and insightful, you'll never look at movies the same way again!

About the author:

Dennis Willis is an award-winning producer, TV host, director, editor, screenwriter and film critic. He produced and co-hosted Reel Life (later called Film Trip) from 1993-98.
Mr. Willis hosts the Flick Nation radio show, a weekly 1-hour look at the entertainment industry from the inside out. He also hosts the weekly syndicated feature Flick Nation: Home Media Guide, and is the Afternoon News film critic on KGO Radio in San Francisco.
His written reviews have appeared in dozens of magazines and newspapers; and he has conducted hundreds interviews with filmmakers and movie stars. Since 2009, Mr. Willis has published the Flick Nation Movie Guide, a compendium of current reviews.

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For more on Mr. Willis, please see his sites:

http://www.facebook.com/flicknation

http://www.flicknation.net

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We hope to see you!

***Saturday, July 14th, 2-4:30pm***


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 Story Time at Florey's! July 14th, 10-11am

Florey's Book Co. invites you to Saturday Story Time!

***Saturday, July 14th, 10am-11am***

Bring the little ones to hear fun children's stories read by Nicole Sayres. The event is free of charge and open to the public.


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We hope to see you!

***Saturday, July 14th, 10am-11am***
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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

"But a Storm is Blowing From Paradise" author event, Thursday, July 12th !

Florey's Books welcomes author Lillian-Yvonne Bertram as she reads from her book "But a Storm is Blowing From Paradise".

***Thursday, July 12th, 4-5pm***

About the author:

Lillian-Yvonne Bertram has been a Bread Loaf Writers’ Conference work-study scholar, a writer-in-residence at the Montana Artists Refuge, and is a Cave Canem alumna. Her poetry has appeared in Black Warrior Review, Callaloo, Gulf Coast, Harvard Review, Indiana Review, Narrative Magazine, Subtropics, and other journals. She received first place in the 2011 Summer Literary Seminars poetry contest, won the Gulf Coast Magazine Donald Barthelme Prize for Short Prose, and received second place in Narrative Magazine’s poetry contest. Bertram is a graduate of the writing programs at Carnegie Mellon University and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She was a 2009-2011 Gaius Charles Bolin Fellow at Williams College where
she taught creative writing and literature. She currently lives in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her first book, But a Storm is Blowing From Paradise, won the Red Hen Press 2010 Benjamin Saltman Poetry Award, judged by Claudia Rankine.

For more on Ms. Bertram and her work, please see her facebook page:
http://www.facebook.com/Lillian.Yvonne.Bertram

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We hope to see you!

***Thursday, July 12th, 4-5pm***

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

July 2012 Calendar of Events at Florey's!

Here is the July 2012 calendar of events at Florey's Book Co.

Note our ongoing events:

-"Fiber Fridays", Knitting, Crochet, any sort of string craft, Fridays 6-8pm
All varieties of string and fabric crafts are welcome!

-Saturday Storytime! Children's event, the second Saturday, July 14th, 10-11am
Bring the little ones and enjoy a fun story!

-Sharon the Health Presents: natural healing workshops, 3rd Wednesday of the month. July 18th 7-8:30pm. This months topic: 'Color is Energy'

-"Speak Easy", a Read-aloud and book discussion group, Sundays 4-6pm
Come share a fun or exciting passage from a new or old favorite book.

-Pacifica Poetry Forum, meets the 3rd Thursday of the month, the 19th, 7:30 pm

-Poetry at Florey's, the last Saturday of the month,the 28th, 7:30-9:30pm
Featured poets, followed by an open mic period. Share your poems, or just listen.

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Also, the special events this month:

-"But a Storm is Blowing From Paradise" book event with author Lillian-Yvonne Bertram, Thursday, July 12th. 4-5pm

-"American Popcorn" book event with author Dennis Willis, Saturday, July 14th, 2-4:30pm

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As always, we hope to see 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

June Poetry at Florey's!

Florey's Books invites you to our ongoing poetry event.

***Saturday, June 30th, 7:30-9:30pm***

The featured poets this month are: Larry Beresford and Rose Mark. 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!


Poetry at Florey's: ***Saturday, June 30th, 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

Sharon the Health Presents: Music Healing for Well Being, Wed. June 20th at Florey's!

Sharon Caren of Sharon the Health presents a workshop and discussion about how music can improve your state of well being. Guest speaker Dave Crimmen will be here to relate how music has helped him, and can help you as well.

***Wednesday, June 20th, 7-8:30pm***

RSVP to Sharon at (650)359-6578

or email sharon@sharonthehealth.com

For more information on Sharon, please see her site:

http://sharonthehealth.com/sharoncaren/

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We hope to see you!

***Wednesday, June 20th, 7:00-8:30pm***

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