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[Silent Book Club ~ Ottawa Chapter] Heart and Black History Love
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“What a blessing it is to love books.” ― Elizabeth von Arnim, The Solitary Summer We're about halfway through February and we've just had the heaviest snowfall of the Winter. No surprise, really. But it does mean that many folks spent the better part of the last 24 hours digging themselves out of over a foot of snow... 32 cm to be precise, according to some reports. AND... there's more coming this weekend. But you know... this is a good thing. It's supposed to snow, in this region, at this time of year. I know I forget that sometimes, when I look outside to face the prospect of snow clearing and all that comes with it. Well, one thing that came of yesterday's huge snowfall, was that yesterday... ... the Vanier meetup was cancelled. ❄️ This note should have gone out to you all yesterday afternoon, but alas, I dropped that ball. So, instead, celebrated on or around this day, I come to you today to wish you a happy... Valentine's Day · · ─────── ·𖥸· ─────── · · 🫶🏾Black History Month🫶🏾 February also brings us awareness and opportunity to celebrate Black History and acknowledge the deep roots of black leadership, history, contributions and communities that are part of the fabric of our lives. It's crucial to recognize that black history is steeped in disregard and erasure. But it's also filled with important milestones and accomplishments, forming an undeniably rich legacy. There are so many ways to explore, learn and read! about black history this month and every month! · · ─────── ·𖥸· ─────── · · That's all from me for now. Happy reading! As always... Warmly and bookishly, nicole · · ─────── ·𖥸· ─────── · · As always, please use the signup links... Another thank-you coming your way: we are so very grateful to those of you who are using the signup link: https://www.ticketleap.events/events/silent-book-club-ottawa. It truly helps us to keep our host venues up to date with how many people to expect at any meetup. So... thank you! Please bookmark that link and use it when making your SBC plans. Also... you can subscribe to the Silent Book Club ~ Ottawa Chapter's Google Calendar (if you use Google Calendar, that is) so that all of our meetups show up on your calendar. Go to our webpage scroll all the way to the bottom and click where the arrow points to. Follow the prompts and you'll get the info directly on your G'Calendar. In the description field of each meetup "event" in the calendar, you'll find the link you need to sign up. Easy peasy! Once you've visited the link and explored what's there, please let me know what you think! · · ─────── ·𖥸· ─────── · · REMAINING FEBRUARY EVENTS There are a few meetups left this month. 'Hope you can make it out! See details below and... don't forget to sign up! 📆 If you'd like to add our events to your Google calendar, please click here and subscribe! 📝 All meetups are now available for signup here! This helps our hosts know how many people to expect. Thank you! As always, please pay close attention in the list below to the start times for various gatherings. Not all meetups are at the same time. We have one that starts a touch earlier than most and one that's in the afternoon! Read carefully below and when you sign up. ⭐ = New! (Click here to email me, if you're looking to host a meetup in your area!) Upcoming events
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