Excited pats and tugs invite you to attend

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A PROTACTILE MINI-FAIR

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on Saturday, October 21, 2023,

in Independence, Oregon,

to celebrate the release of

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TOUCH THE FUTURE

A Manifesto in Essays

By John Lee Clark

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the continued reception of

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HOW TO COMMUNICATE

Poems

By John Lee Clark

Winner of the 2023 Minnesota Book Award

Finalist for the 2023 National Book Award (winner to be announced November 15)

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the inaugural exhibit and sale of tactile artwork by

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KIMI HAGER

Bare Hands Art

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an exhibit of tactile rugs made by

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ERIN MANNING

3 Ecologies

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interactions with and activities led by our DeafBlind hosts

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ROBERTO CABRERA

JELICA NUCCIO

SOLINE VENNETIER

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and an assortment of other protactile experiences.

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Location:

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Independence City Hall

555 South Main Street

Independence, Oregon

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Go to the back of the hall, where the entrance to Independence Civic Center is. Our event is in the Heritage Room, to the left upon entering the building.

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Time:

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1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

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Tables:

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Tables are available for additional exhibits or goods for sale related to touch. Interested folks can contact jlc@... for more information.

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Refreshments:

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Light refreshments will be provided. Donations of additional snackis and drinks are welcome, but please consult with John lee Clark first by emailing him at jlc@...

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Books:

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John Lee Clark’s books will be available for sale. Folks unable to attend can order the books at the following links or from any favorite bookstore.

Touch the Future:

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https://www.amazon.com/Touch-Future-John-Lee-Clark/dp/1324035366/ref=asc_df_1324035366?tag=bngsmtphsnus-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80264495889921&hvnetw=s&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=&hvtargid=pla-4583864003455213&psc=1

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How to Communicate:

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Masks:

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Masks are encouraged. Hand sanitzers will be available.

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Sponsors:

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Grateful acknowledgments are made to the following for making this event possible: City of Independence, Western Oregon University, and Tactile Communications LLC. Special thanks go to our volunteers!

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