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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100908T122924Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100910T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100911T010000Z UID:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/yu-gi-oh-open-play-7 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/yu-gi-oh-open-play-7 SUMMARY:Yu-Gi-Oh Open Play DESCRIPTION:Every Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. we play Yu-Gi-Oh trading card game at our Marketplace store. All ages are welcomed and we will be happy to help you learn the game. No charge.
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<\;http\://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/tournament_locations.html>\;
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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100908T122924Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100911T020000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100911T020000Z UID:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/magic-gathering-tournament-0 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/magic-gathering-tournament-0 SUMMARY:Magic The Gathering Tournament DESCRIPTION:
Magic the Gathering is the Trading Card Game (TCG) that started them all! We sell all the cards and supplies you will need\, plus we are pleased to host regular tournaments at our Marketplace store.
Join us for a Vintage Tournament. $0 entry fee for this tournament includes a day of fun and action! Bring your friends! As always\, for product / events info\, phone our Marketplace store at 665-4686.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100908T122924Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100911T200000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100911T220000Z UID:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/kenny-elmore-signs-one-second URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/kenny-elmore-signs-one-second SUMMARY:Kenny Elmore signs \\"One Second\\" DESCRIPTION:
1975 Kenny fell in love with motorcycles\; it was his gateway to freedom.
Motorcycles were a big part of his life\, and in 2008 a near fatal motorcycle vs
car accident changed his life forever. This book details the events of his life
and struggles with rehabilitation.
Kenny has been married to Wendy for over 20 years and they have a son and
daughter. Kenny wrote his memoir during his rehabilitation. This process proved
to be cathartic physically and mentally.
Every Saturday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. we hold a Yu-Gi-Oh trading card game tournament at our Marketplace store. Sign-ups begin at 2\:45. $5 entry fee includes a pack of cards and prizes for the top 8 finishers.
If you are new to the game\, we recommend our Friday afternoon sessions\, but if you are ready to battle\, be sure to join our official Saturday Tournament.
http\://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/tournament_locations.html
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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100908T122924Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100912T210000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100912T230000Z UID:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/pokemon-tournament-3 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/pokemon-tournament-3 SUMMARY:Pokemon Tournament DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. we play Pokemon trading card game at our Marketplace store. All ages are welcomed and we will help you learn how to play if you are new to the game.
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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100908T122924Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100912T210000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100912T220000Z UID:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/dr-z-presents-dust-bowl-days URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/dr-z-presents-dust-bowl-days SUMMARY:Dr. Z presents \\"Dust Bowl Days\\" DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 12\, 2-3 pm
Dust Bowl Days. Two free presentations are
offered at Russo's in the Marketplace\, Sundays\, September 12 and 19\, 2
to 3 p.m. Teachers\, students\, and history buffs are invited to attend.
For even more information and a wonderful historical experience\, come to the
October 16th annual Dust Bowl Days Festival. This free event will be
held\, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sunset School in Lamont\, California. See a
PowerPoint Presentation that documents the filming of the movie\, The Grapes of Wrath. Books by local authors are available for purchase. For more information contact\: Zelma Frankhouser\, zelmafrankhouser@yahoo.com or (661) 487-5188.
Presenter\: Dr. Zelma Frankhouser completed her bachelor of vocational degree from CSU Long Beach. This
degree focuses on teaching and working with re-entry adults and special
populations (prison education). She completed her master of arts degree
from CSU Long Beach in human services with a focus on working with adult
populations who are struggling to change their lives. Dr. Frankhouser then completed her
Doctor of Theology through Summit Bible College\, Bakersfield campus with
a focus on Christian counseling.
Sept. 16\, 11 a.m. One Book\, One Bakersfield\, One Kern kickoff of "\;Burro
Genius"\; community read and National Hispanic Heritage Month with
speakers and entertainment\, Beale Memorial Library\, 701 Truxtun Ave.\,
Bakersfield\, free
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In celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month\, all of Kern
County is invited to join the next community read organized by One Book\,
One Bakersfield\, One Kern. The book\, "\;Burro Genius\,"\; by Victor
Villaseñor ("\;Rain of Gold\,"\; "\;Macho!"\;) is a memoir of the author's
experience as the child of Mexican immigrants growing up in Southern
California during the 1940s and '50s. It is as much a commentary on the
education system that discriminated against Spanish speakers – and
failed to recognize the author's severe dyslexia that made him seem like
a "\;stupid Mexican"\; – as it is a story of family\, culture\, heritage and
coming of age.
Lead partners Kern County Library and CSU Bakersfield have organized
two months of programming related to the community read\, starting with a
kickoff on Sept. 16 (Mexican Independence Day) at the Beale Memorial
Library\, and culminating with the author himself giving a free talk at
CSUB on Nov. 9.
One Book\, One Bakersfield\, One Kern encourages all community members\,
young and old\, to read the book\, hold book discussions\, and participate
in the many events related to National Hispanic Heritage Month this
fall. According to www.hispanicheritagemonth.gov\, this year's theme
"\;recognizes the strength and hard work of Hispanic Americans\, whose zeal
for family and country has helped shape society"\; – a very fitting theme
for a community read of "\;Burro Genius."\;
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100908T122924Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100917T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100918T010000Z UID:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/yu-gi-oh-open-play-2 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/yu-gi-oh-open-play-2 SUMMARY:Yu-Gi-Oh Open Play DESCRIPTION:
Every Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. we play Yu-Gi-Oh trading card game at our Marketplace store. All ages are welcomed and we will be happy to help you learn the game. No charge.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100908T122924Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100918T020000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100918T020000Z UID:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/magic-gathering-tournament-1 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/magic-gathering-tournament-1 SUMMARY:Magic The Gathering Tournament DESCRIPTION:Magic the Gathering is the Trading Card Game (TCG) that started them all! We sell all the cards and supplies you will need\, plus we are pleased to host regular tournaments at our Marketplace store.
Join us for a Vintage Tournament. $0 entry fee for this tournament includes a day of fun and action! Bring your friends! As always\, for product / events info\, phone our Marketplace store at 665-4686.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100908T122924Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100918T210000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100918T210000Z UID:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/pam-munoz-ryan-day URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/pam-munoz-ryan-day SUMMARY:Pam Munoz Ryan Day DESCRIPTION:PAM MUNOZ RYAN DAY will include the College Heights Elementary School Mariachi Players at 1\:30 p.m.
Our program kicks off at 2 p.m. with Mayor Hall proclaming it Pam Munoz Ryan Day in Bakersfield. After a few guest speakers who will talk about Pam's Bakersfield roots and her nationwide literary contribution\, Pam will say a few works. Throw in a short play based on one of Pam's Books courtsey of The Empty Space Theater\, a small reception\, and a book signing\, and you've got a memorable day for all.
We are pleased to announce that author/illustrator Joe Cepeda\, former news anchor Lisa Kimble Edmonston\, and a representative from Assemblywoman Jean Fuller's office will also be on our stage.
Our special Facebook page\: http\://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Pam-Munoz-Ryan-Day/143501092341796?ref=ts
ABOUT PAM\:
Pam Muñoz Ryan (a.k.a.\: Pam Bell) is a member of Bakersfield City School District’s Hall of Fame. After graduating from
BHS\, she received her B.A. and masters at San Dieg State University. She resides in the San Diego area.
Her 30+ books for young people range from picture books for the very young to middle and young adult novels. A two-time winner of the Willa Cather Award for writing\, her novels have garnered some of the nation’s most prestigious accolades for children’s writing.
Pam Muñoz Ryan has been invited to the White House on three occasions for the National Book Festival and other literary events. She is the National Education Association Author recipient of the Civil and Human Rights Award.
In October of 2010\, she will travel as the American author representative to South Korea where she and authors from twenty-six countries will collaborate on an international book on peace for the International Board on Books for Young People.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100908T122924Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100918T214500Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100919T000000Z UID:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/yu-gi-oh-tournament-5 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/yu-gi-oh-tournament-5 SUMMARY:Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament DESCRIPTION:
Every Saturday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. we hold a Yu-Gi-Oh trading card game tournament at our Marketplace store. Sign-ups begin at 2\:45. $5 entry fee includes a pack of cards and prizes for the top 8 finishers.
If you are new to the game\, we recommend our Friday afternoon sessions\, but if you are ready to battle\, be sure to join our official Saturday Tournament.
http\://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/tournament_locations.html
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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100908T122924Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100919T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100919T170000Z UID:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/pokemon-battle-road-fall-tournament-paladins URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/pokemon-battle-road-fall-tournament-paladins SUMMARY:Pokemon Battle Road Fall Tournament at Paladins DESCRIPTION:No Pokemon at Russo's today so everyone can enjoy the FREE Battle Road Tournament at Paladins (6300 White Lane #B 86-8304) at 10 a.m.
Top four in each age category win prizes!!!
Tournament format\, should you wonder\, is modified/constructed (4 K value). TOp 2-4 single elimination finals.
This will replace our normal 2 p.m. tournament today.
We will return to our regular 2 p. m. slot next week\, and then the week after (October 3 at 10 a.m.) we will be hosting our Battle Road Tournament.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100908T122924Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100919T200000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100919T200000Z UID:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/congressman-kevin-mccarthy-signs-young-guns URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/congressman-kevin-mccarthy-signs-young-guns SUMMARY:Congressman Kevin McCarthy signs \\"Young Guns\\" DESCRIPTION:Russo's is pleased to announce that CSUB Alumni Hall of Fame member\, former California Assembly GOP leader\, and current congressman Kevin McCarthy will be signing his new book Young Guns (click on title below for book details) at our store as part of our Hometown Heroes Weekend.
This is a great opportunity to meet with your congressman and to discover his vision for our district and our country.
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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100908T122924Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100919T210000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100919T220000Z UID:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/dr-z-presents-dust-bowl-days-0 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/dr-z-presents-dust-bowl-days-0 SUMMARY:Dr. Z presents \\"Dust Bowl Days\\" DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, September 19\, 2-3 pm
Dust Bowl Days. Two free presentations are
offered at Russo's in the Marketplace\, Sundays\, September 12 and 19\, 2
to 3 p.m. Teachers\, students\, and history buffs are invited to attend.
For more information and a wonderful historical experience\, come to the
October 16th annual Dust Bowl Days Festival. This free event will be
held\, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Sunset School in Lamont\, California. See a
PowerPoint Presentation that documents the filming of the movie\, The Grapes of Wrath. Books by local authors are available for purchase. For more information contact\: Zelma Frankhouser\, zelmafrankhouser@yahoo.com or (661) 487-5188.
Presenter\: Dr. Zelma Frankhouser completed her bachelor of vocational degree from CSU Long Beach. This
degree focuses on teaching and working with re-entry adults and special
populations (prison education). She completed her master of arts degree
from CSU Long Beach in human services with a focus on working with adult
populations who are struggling to change their lives. Dr. Frankhouser then completed her
Doctor of Theology through Summit Bible College\, Bakersfield campus with
a focus on Christian counseling.
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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100908T122924Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100924T230000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100925T010000Z UID:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/yu-gi-oh-open-play-3 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/yu-gi-oh-open-play-3 SUMMARY:Yu-Gi-Oh Open Play DESCRIPTION:Every Friday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. we play Yu-Gi-Oh trading card game at our Marketplace store. All ages are welcomed and we will be happy to help you learn the game. No charge.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100908T122924Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100925T020000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100925T020000Z UID:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/magic-gathering-tournament-2 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/magic-gathering-tournament-2 SUMMARY:Magic The Gathering Tournament DESCRIPTION:
Magic the Gathering is the Trading Card Game (TCG) that started them all! We sell all the cards and supplies you will need\, plus we are pleased to host regular tournaments at our Marketplace store.
Join us for a Vintage Tournament. $0 entry fee for this tournament includes a day of fun and action! Bring your friends! As always\, for product / events info\, phone our Marketplace store at 665-4686.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100908T122924Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100925T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100925T170000Z UID:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/magic-gathering-tournament-4 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/magic-gathering-tournament-4 SUMMARY:Magic the Gathering PRE-RELEASE Tournament DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 25 10 a.m. PRE-RELEASE Tournament $20 includes 6 packs of ...
Scars of Mirrodin
Check-in and deck building begins at 10a. Please be on time so we can begin play at 11 a.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100908T122924Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100925T200000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100925T220000Z UID:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/deacon-scotty-bourne-signs-king-nothing URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/deacon-scotty-bourne-signs-king-nothing SUMMARY:Deacon Scotty Bourne signs \\"The King of Nothing\\" DESCRIPTION:Ronald "\;Scotty"\; Bourne is many things\: A Scot\, born and bred\; a devoted husband\; a wild animal trainer\; a movie production manager and producer\; and\, most notably to his friends in Bakersfield\, a loving and compassionate deacon at St. Francis Church.
Deacon Scotty is also an accomplished writer\, and it is in this role that he will be visiting Russo's Books on September 25 at 1 p.m.
Join Scotty as he signs his four books\:
The King of Nothing\: the story of the heroic king of Scotland\, Robert the Bruce. A historical novel on Scotland's "\;Hero King"\;\, based on Scotty's motion picture script of the same name.
When I Was in Prison...You Visited Me Starting with his first visit to a prison\, this is a collection of Scotty's prison ministry stories demonstrates how faithful God is in every life.
The Story Behind Medjugorje Written in an easy to read style\, this book gives great insight into the story behind the apparitions of Mary in the former Yugoslavian village of Medjugorje.
The Medjugorje Challenge This book is a compilation of the most important excerpts from many messages -- truly love letters -- believed to be from heaven\, from Our Lady\, Queen of Peace\, whose apparitions and locutions at Medjugorje have captured the awed attention and respect of millions throughout the world.
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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100908T122924Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100925T214500Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100926T000000Z UID:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/yu-gi-oh-tournament-6 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/yu-gi-oh-tournament-6 SUMMARY:Yu-Gi-Oh Tournament DESCRIPTION:
Every Saturday from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. we hold a Yu-Gi-Oh trading card game tournament at our Marketplace store. Sign-ups begin at 2\:45. $5 entry fee includes a pack of cards and prizes for the top 8 finishers.
If you are new to the game\, we recommend our Friday afternoon sessions\, but if you are ready to battle\, be sure to join our official Saturday Tournament.
http\://www.yugioh-card.com/en/events/tournament_locations.html
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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100908T122924Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100926T210000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100926T230000Z UID:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/pokemon-tournament-0 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/pokemon-tournament-0 SUMMARY:Pokemon Tournament DESCRIPTION:Every Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. we play Pokemon trading card game at our Marketplace store. All ages are welcomed and we will help you learn how to play if you are new to the game.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100908T122924Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100929T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20100929T173000Z UID:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/storytime-miss-lynn-2 URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/storytime-miss-lynn-2 SUMMARY:Storytime with Miss Lynn END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100908T122924Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101001T010000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101001T010000Z UID:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/livin-it-book-club-discussion URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/livin-it-book-club-discussion SUMMARY:Livin It Up Book Club discussion DESCRIPTION:\;
Livin It Up Book Club
Heard daily (M-F) on KERI AM 1410 from 2\:05 p.m. to 3\:05 p.m.\, Livin It Up with Jennifer and Heather is launching a monthly book club. Russo's is pleased to stock the selected book and to play host to the monthly discussion.
September's read is Return the Heart by T.K. Richardson (book info below)
Our in-store book discussion will feature the author and will be held on Thursday\, September 30.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100908T122924Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101002T210000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101002T230000Z UID:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/eileen-sisk-signs-buck-owens-biography URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/eileen-sisk-signs-buck-owens-biography SUMMARY:Eileen Sisk signs \\"Buck Owens the Biography\\" DESCRIPTION:Buck Owens Biographer to Face the Music at Russo's on October 2
Tennessee-based author Eileen Sisk has\, if nothing else\, hit a nerve
not only in Bakersfield\, but throughout country music. Her new
biography has been called everything from "\;fantastic"\; to "\;a hatchet
job."\; Indeed\, some of the reviews are as colorful as Buck's trademark
tri-colored guitar.
Obviously not one to shy away from controversy\, Sisk will come to
Owen's home turf when she signs "\;Buck Owens\: The Biography"\; at Russo's
Books on Saturday\, October 2 at 2 p.m.
Fair and balanced? We'll let you decide the book's merits.
END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE:20100908T122924Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101003T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20101003T170000Z UID:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/pokemon-battle-road-spring-tournament URL;VALUE=URI:http://www.russosbooks.com/event/pokemon-battle-road-spring-tournament SUMMARY:Pokemon Battle Road Spring Tournament EARLY TIME DESCRIPTION:Join us at 10 a.m. for the Fall 2010 Bakersfield Battle Road Tournament. NO COST. Top four in each age category win prizes!!!
Tournament format\, should you wonder\, is modified/constructed (4 K value). TOp 2-4 single elimination finals.
This will replace our normal 2 p.m. tournament today.
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