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Many book donations have already been made and Books For Soldiers now struggles with the task of covering postage and shipping costs to ensure the books arrive in time for the holidays.

How to support the fundraiser

By simply mentioning your choice to support this worthy cause when making a purchase in the bookstore or Bronte bistro, a portion of the proceeds from your purchase will be donated by Joseph-Beth to Books For Soldiers. Supporters of the event will receive a complimentary beverage and other coupons courtesy of Bronte Bistro and Joseph-Beth Booksellers. During the five day event, Joseph-Beth will also provide free cards and envelopes for those who wish to have a personal message accompany the donations.

Events and activities

Veteran’s Day Kick-Off - Wednesday, November 11th
1:00 pm

The Buffalo Soldiers Honor and Color Guard of American Legion Post 315 will be on hand as part of a Veteran’s Day Color Guard ceremony. A moving tribute to honor all veterans.

Friday, November 13th 7:00 pm
Authors Janie Reinhart and Mary Ann Mayer discuss and sign their book, Love You More Than You Know: Mothers’ Stories About Sending Their Sons And Daughters to War. In their book, Reinhart and Mayer share the stories of other mothers like them. Some were stunned to learn one sunny afternoon that their “baby” had enlisted. Others had long been familiar with military life. But all of these mothers knew their world had just changed the day their child called home and said, “Mom, I’m being deployed...”

* A portion of the proceeds of sales of this book will be donated to charities benefiting wounded veterans. An additional portion of the proceeds will benefit Books For Soldiers.

Saturday, November 14th 12:00 noon – 1:30 pm
Broadale Brass Band will perform a repertoire of patriotic music.
2:00 - 4:00 pm
Author Terry Gould discusses and signs his book, How Can You Mend This Purple Heart?

Terry Gould was born in Akron, Ohio and spent his childhood in rural towns across Missouri before joining the Navy in 1968. Following a thirty-year career in business, Terry finally had the opportunity to write the story that haunted him for more than forty years. Through his story, Terry hopes to inspire all Americans to recognize and honor the veterans of all wars; but especially the veterans of the Vietnam War. Terry now resides near Nashville, Tennessee with his wife Barb.

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