Sunday, February 23, 4-6 PM:  Book Release Celebration for Maureen Robeson (from Brownsville), author of “The Homefinders,” a young adult Science Fiction novel.  Maureen, who has been a member of numerous choirs in the area, will bring her musical friends to help with several genres of song.  Refreshments served.

Mo Robeson retired from the City of Eugene seven years ago. She and Denny, her husband of 50 years, moved to Brownsville in 2018. They have two wonderful daughters, two fine sons-in-law, four amazing grandchildren, and three pesky cats. Mo sang with the a cappella women's ensemble, the Motet Singers, for 20 years and currently directs In Accord Community Choir and the Unity of the Valley Choir. Mo and Denny are competitive racewalkers and compete in about eight to ten events each year.

Maureen “Mo” Robeson has always loved hero stories—not about dashing characters who accomplish amazing feats because of special powers, but about individuals who do extraordinary things simply because they have lots of heart. Thump and his friends are just such heroes. This is a story for readers who like light-hearted adventure, mystery, romance and humor—a story about courage, loyalty and friendship.

As Homefinder II swiftly whisks the Broogans away from the only home they’ve ever known, they wonder what their new home, Alvalimar, will be like. Will the graceful, sensitive Amalians, relocated there many years before, accept their hardy, inquisitive ways?  Both species love peace and harmony but have nothing else in common.  Will Lt. Brenner ever win the affections of the lovely Kreegan scout, Xephra? Kreegans are powerful and independent and are known to have no romantic interest.  Will Thump, the most mischievous of the Broogans, venture over to the forbidden side of Alvalimar forever deprived of Valtima’s bright rays? Whereas the Amalians have no interest in the mysterious Nightside, the young Broogans consider it a thrilling prospect of adventure!