OBOC: Events

CELEBRITY TRIVIA NIGHT
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 2023 | 6 P.M. - 9 P.M.
BUFFALO WILD WINGS MONROE

Join local celebrities and friends for an evening of trivia, food, prizes and merriment while supporting One Book, One Community of Monroe County.

The event will take place at Buffalo Wild Wings in Monroe, Michigan, 1766 N. Telegraph Road. Monroe, MI 48162-9204, on Monday, February 20 from 6 PM - 9 PM with the check-in starting at 5 PM.

Registration fee is $20, $25, or $30 per team ($5 per head). Registration is done by teams of 4, 5, or 6.

There will also be opportunities to purchase tickets for raffle baskets at the event. All proceeds will go directly to One Book, One Community of Monroe County to keep all programming free.

 

OBOC invites you to walk or run in our annual Virtual Read - Walk - Run Challenge. Your registration fee ($25 for individuals or $50 for teams) will help continue the many programs offered throughout the month. Join with friends and family to support this year's virtual fundraiser. Walk or run outdoors, or inside at your own pace. Receive a one-of-a-kind medal designed especially for our Virtual Read - Walk - Run event.

Set your goal, recruit a friend or family member to join you, and follow the fun on our Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/onebookonecommunitymonroemi.

Go to the following page to complete your registration https://www.monroeccc.edu/foundation/one-book-one-community/virtual-run-walk-registration

This event runs from March 1 - March 31. Medals and awards will be available at your selected library in April. Email updates will be sent throughout the month, along with fun challenges.

Participants can track their miles on their own using one of the popular apps like Strava or Map my Run. Or print out this form and keep track yourself.

Ellis Library's I Love a Mystery Book Club
ELLIS BRANCH LIBRARY
3700 South Custer Road, Monroe, MI 48161
10:00 a.m.

This month, our mystery-loving book club will discuss The River by Peter Heller. We meet the second Wednesday of every month.

Kick Off Event
LA-Z-BOY CENTER ATRIUM
MONROE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1555 S. Raisinville Road, Monroe MI, 48161
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Please join us on Wednesday, March 8th as we come together as a community to officially kick off our 2023 programming year! Wander through the atrium as you meet experts on wildlife, survival, nature sports and the outdoors-all major aspects of Peter Heller‘s book, The River. A schedule of short pop-out presentations will be held in the adjacent boardroom. Chance to win a new kayak from Cabela's!  All ages are welcome! Can‘t wait to see you there!

Event Sponsor: Cabela's

Brown Bag Discussion of The River
LA-Z-BOY CENTER ATRIUM
MONROE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1555 S. Raisinville Road, Monroe MI, 48161
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Join the Monroe County Community College community in round table discussions of The River led by MCCC Writing Fellows and One Book, One Community committee members.

Ida Book Club
IDA BRANCH LIBRARY
3016 Lewis Ave. Ida, MI 48140
6:30 p.m.

All meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Ida Branch Library. This month we will be discussing The River by Peter Heller.

OBOC Movie Series: "The River Wild"
ELLIS LIBRARY
3700 South Custer Rd. Monroe, MI 48161
5:30 p.m.

Fast-paced thriller in which a young family on a white-water rafting adventure in Montana are taken hostage by a pair of dangerous fugitives. The rafting holiday - a birthday gift for the New England couple's ten-year-old son - turns into a nightmare when the two armed killers take control and try to force the mother, a proficient rafter, to use her skills to help them to escape down the treacherous rapids.

Nature Conservancy Talk
BEDFORD BRANCH LIBRARY
8575 Jackman Rd., Temperance, MI 48182
6:00 p.m.

Join us as Kimberly Steinberger and Tara Poloskey from The Nature Conservatory discuss bird watching. They will touch on local birds that you might have a chance to see if you join the Erie Marsh tour on the 16^th.

Nature Conservancy Bird Walk
ERIE MARSH PRESERVE
3200 Sterns Road, Erie Township, MI 48133
3:00-5:00 p.m.

Enjoy a tour of Erie Marsh. Located on western Lake Erie’s North Maumee Bay, this sprawling preserve plays a huge role as a migratory stopover and nesting site for shorebirds, waterfowl, land birds and, in the fall, raptors. Bring trail-appropriate footwear for this easy hike. Registration Required: ehartig@monroeccc.edu

https://www.nature.org/content/dam/tnc/nature/en/documents/ErieMarsh_Guide.pdf

https://www.nature.org/en-us/get-involved/how-to-help/places-we-protect/erie-marsh-preserve/

OBOC Main Event
Visiting Author, Peter Heller
WARRICK STUDENT CENTER-DINING ROOM
MONROE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1555 S. Raisinvile Road, Monroe, MI 48161
7:00 p.m.

Author Peter Heller will speak about his book, our community read, The River.

Run Along the River- RUN HIP
14 E. First Street
Monroe, MI 48161
7:30 a.m.

Wake up early, dress warmly, and join us in downtown Monroe at the Run Hip store to run along the River Raisin with Run Hip's regular Saturday morning group. The route is out-and-back--perfect for fast and slow runners alike. Prefer a run-walk or walking pace? No problem.

Pen to Palette Tour
TOLEDO MUSEUM OF ART
2445 Monroe Street, Toledo, OH 43620
2:00 p.m.

Description: Using The River as inspiration, the staff of the Toledo Museum of Art has created a special hour-long tour. The tour is free; there is an $10 onsite parking fee for non-members. Register Here: https://forms.gle/zN3q5MjKdboHgQ2G6

OBOC  Movie Series: "The Day After Tomorrow"
FRENCHTON LIBRARY
2881 Nadeau Road, Monroe, MI 48162
12:00 p.m.

After climatologist Jack Hall (Dennis Quaid) is largely ignored by U.N. officials when presenting his environmental concerns, his research proves true when an enormous "superstorm" develops, setting off catastrophic natural disasters throughout the world. Trying to get to his son, Sam (Jake Gyllenhaal), who is trapped in New York with his friend Laura (Emmy Rossum) and others, Jack and his crew must travel by foot from Philadelphia, braving the elements, to get to Sam before it's too late.

Dorsch Afternoon Book Club
DORSCH LIBRARY
18 East First Street
Monroe, MI 48161
2:00 p.m.

Join us as we discuss Peter Heller's The River.

Wildfires and the Jet Stream with Meteorologist, Dr. Kevin Cooper
LA-Z-BOY CENTER Z-259
MONROE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1555 S. Raisinvile Road, Monroe, MI 48161
2:00 p.m.

Dr. Cooper will discuss the effects of the shifting of winter jet stream patterns due to climate  change and the resulting impacts for western North America including the dangerous wildfires like the one depicted in The River.

Interactive Movie Series for Teens: "Happy Feet"
BEDFORD BRANCH LIBRARY
8575 Jackman Rd.
Temperance, MI 48182
2:40 p.m.

Rewatch your favorite movies with friends while you interact with the film! Each participant will be given an instruction sheet and goodie bag upon arrival. The instructions will tell you when and how to interact with the movie. You may be asked to cheer for the winners, try the same snack that they eat in the film, or pop bubble wrap for sound effects.

OBOC Movie Series: "Into the Wild"
BEDFORD LIBRARY
8575 Jackman Rd.
Temperance, MI 48182
1:00 p.m.

Christopher McCandless (Emile Hirsch), son of wealthy parents (Marcia Gay Harden, William Hurt), graduates from Emory University as a top student and athlete. However, instead of embarking on a prestigious and profitable career, he chooses to give his savings to charity, rid himself of his possessions, and set out on a journey to the Alaskan wilderness.

River Raisin Wildlife Event at MCMS
Monroe County Museum System
126 South Monroe Street
Monroe, MI 48161
11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Explore our regional wildlife at the Monroe County Museum with hands-on learning featuring a guest presenter from the Ohio Division of Wildlife, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

This program is offered in support of One Book, One Community of Monroe County. This year's selection is The River by Peter Heller, an exciting, thoughtful, and well-paced thriller about two friends paddling into trouble in the wilderness of northern Canada. Let your own outdoor adventure come to life at the museum by learning about the intriguing lives of the furry, scaly, and feathered inhabitants of our own backyards and waterways. All ages welcome.

The Monroe County Museum is open Tuesdays through Saturdays from 10 AM to 5 PM, and Sundays from 12 PM to 5 PM. As always, admission and activities are free and open to the public. 

Vivian Branch An Afternoon Read Book Club
VIVIAN BRANCH LIBRARY
2664 Vivian Road, Monroe, MI 48162
1:00 p.m.

As in past years, we will continue to meet on the fourth Monday of the month at 1:00pm. This month we are reading The River by Peter Heller.

Detroit River Book Talk with John Hartig
MCCC LIBRARY C-114
MONROE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE
1555 S. Raisinvile Road, Monroe, MI 48161
2:00 p.m.

Join us for a book talk with author and Great Lakes scientist John Hartig on his book Waterfront Porch: Reclaiming Detroit's Industrial Waterfront as a Gathering Place for All.

Detroit was the epicenter of the fur trade era, an unparalleled leader of shipbuilding for one hundred years, the Silicon Valley of the industrial age, and the unquestioned leader of the arsenal of democracy. This unique history depicts Detroit as a city of innovation, resilience, and leadership in responding to change, and examines the current sustainability paradigm shift to which Detroit is responding, pivoting as the city has done in the past to redefine itself and lead the nation and world down a more sustainable path. This book details the building of a new waterfront porch alongside the Detroit River called the Detroit RiverWalk to help revitalize the city and region and promote sustainability practices. It is a story of one of the largest, by scale, urban waterfront redevelopment projects in the United States, and gives hope and proves that Detroit and its metropolitan region have a bright future.

"Interactive Movie Series for Teens: ""Wall-E""
BEDFORD BRANCH LIBRARY
8575 Jackman Road
Temperance, MI 48182
2:40 p.m.

Rewatch your favorite movies with friends while you interact with the film! Each participant will be given an instruction sheet and goodie bag upon arrival. The instructions will tell you when and how to interact with the movie. You may be asked to cheer for the winners, try the same snack that they eat in the film, or pop bubble wrap for sound effects!