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Greg Mortenson has 1 media appearance. To The Best of Our Knowledge: Greg Mortensen (March 29, 2009 at)
Greg Mortenson has 27 past events. (show) Samford University - Harwell Goodwin Davis Library: Greg Mortensen (April 11, 2011 at) Event location: Samford University Wright Center Concert Hall, 800 Lakeshore Drive
Louisville Free Public Library: Greg Mortenson (November 2, 2010 at)
Book Vault: Non-Fiction Book Club (February 11, 2010 at) Three Cups of Tea:One Man's Mission to Promote Peace, One School at a Time, by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin.
Join us as we discuss this best-selling book. It is an astonishing, uplifting story of a real-life Indiana Jones and his humanitarian campaign to promote education to combat terrorism ... (more)in the Taliban's backyard. LaPorte County Public Library - Union Mills Branch: Union Mills Readers Group (January 22, 2010 at) We will discuss the book Three Cups of Tea by Greg Mortenson
Kidsbooks on Broadway: Greg Mortenson (January 16, 2010 at) Greg Mortenson signs Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace ... One School at a Time. Greg Mortenson signs all his books.
North Carolina State University: NC State Convocation 2009 featuring Greg Mortenson (August 17, 2009 at) Greg Mortenson discusses Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace ... One School at a Time. This year’s NC State Convocation 2009 speaker is Greg Mortenson, bestselling author of Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time. The book was this summer’s reading project for incoming students. Mortenson’s topic will be “Promoting Peace Through Education.” ... (more)The Libraries has obtained a substantial (though limited) number of seats to accommodate Friends of the Library members. If you would like to join us at the RBC Center on Monday, August 17th, at 6:30 p.m., please call Sara Hassell at the Friends office at 919-515-2841 or drop her an email at sara_hassell@ncsu.edu. Parking is free—and you can enter at the building on the VIP side near the Hurricanes office. Pennies for Peace The University will also use this opportunity to raise money for the important work that Greg Mortenson is doing. In addition to hearing Greg speak, we’ll all also get an opportunity to inspire action and help make a difference, personally making an impact on world issues such as poverty and lack of education through something that most people consider valueless—our pennies. We would like to encourage you to collect your pennies and bring them with you to the talk. You’ll see penny deposits around the venue—just bring your collection in plastic Ziplock bags, bottle—jars, whatever you may choose—and Mortenson’s Pennies for Peace program will put them to good use building community-based schools in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Your spare change can open the door to literacy and give hope half a world away. In these countries, even a small contribution can be significant. * 1 Penny = a pencil * 15 Pennies = one notebook * $20 = one student’s supplies/year * $600 = one teacher’s salary/year * $5,000 = support for existing school/year * $50,000 = one school building and support for 5 years Event location: 1400 Edwards Mill Rd Raleigh, NC 27607-3624
McArthur Public Library: Book Discussion Group (August 12, 2009 at) In Three Cups of Tea: One Man’s Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time , Greg Mortenson, and journalist David Oliver Relin, recount the journey that led Mortenson from a failed 1993 attempt to climb Pakistan’s K2, the world’s second highest mountain, to successfully establish schools ... (more)in some of the most remote regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan. By replacing guns with pencils, rhetoric with reading, Mortenson combines his unique background with his intimate knowledge of the third-world to promote peace with books, not bombs, and successfully bring education and hope to remote communities in central Asia. Three Cups of Tea is at once an unforgettable adventure and the inspiring true story of how one man really is changing the world—one school at a time. (From www.threecupsoftea.com)
River Forest Public Library: Evening Book Group: "Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time" by Greg Mortenson (May 6, 2009 at) River Forest Public Library discusses Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace ... One School at a Time. The book groups are drop-in programs, no registration is required. Books are available one month before discussion date; just pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk.
Porter Square Books: Greg Mortenson signs Three Cups of Tea (May 1, 2009 at) Diesel, A Bookstore in Malibu is extremely excited to present Greg Mortenson as he signs his wonderful, world-changing book Three Cups of Tea!!!**PLEASE NOTE*** Due to Mr. Mortenson's very busy schedule, he will only be able to sign books until 2:30pm. Please plan accordingly and stop by early!About ... (more)the Author:
Greg Mortenson is the co-founder (with Dr. Jean Hoerni) and Executive Director of nonprofit Central Asia Institute. Since a 1993 climb on Pakistan's K2, he has dedicated his life to promote community-based education and literacy programs, especially for girls, in remote mountain regions of Pakistan and Afghanistan. Mortenson is also founder of Pennies For Peace and co-author of the #1 New York Times best-seller, Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace...One School At A Time. Maria's Bookshop: Malibu Book Group discusses Three Cups of Tea (April 15, 2009 at) Malibu Book Group meets to discuss Greg Mortenson's best-selling life-changing book Three Cups of Tea. This event is free and all are welcome and encouraged to attend!
River Forest Public Library: Afternoon Book Group: "Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time" by Greg Mortenson (March 11, 2009 at) River Forest Public Library discusses Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace ... One School at a Time. The book groups are drop-in programs, no registration is required. Books are available one month before discussion date; just pick up a copy at the Circulation Desk.
Chelmsford Public Library: Greg Mortenson (February 8, 2009 at) Greg Mortenson discusses Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace ... One School at a Time. Greg Mortenson will be visiting Chelmsford to discuss Three Cups of Tea, Chelmsford's One Book 2009, part of his book tour for his two children's books (based on "Three Cups of Tea") which are coming out in January. Event location: Performing Arts Center at Chelmsford High School
Nicola's: Greg Mortensen - Author of Three Cups of Tea (January 24, 2009 at) Greg Mortensen appers courtesy of the Ann Arbor District Library presenting the children's and teen versions of his books outlining his quest to provide schools in remote villages of Afghanistan. Please do not bring previously purchased copies of his books to the signing. Time constraints require that ... (more)signing be restricted to books purchased at the event. For more information, contact the Ann Arbor District Library
Carpe Librum Booksellers: Book Hogs Reading Group (January 21, 2009 at) The Book Hogs Reading Group will meet to discuss "The Zookeeper's Wife" by Diane Ackerman.
Lee Booksellers -- going out of business!! Huge loss to Lincoln, Nebraska: CRAZY LADIES BOOK CLUB (January 19, 2009 at) Crazy Ladies Book Club will be discussing THREE CUPS OF TEA by Greg Mortenson.
Lee Booksellers -- going out of business!! Huge loss to Lincoln, Nebraska: CRAZY LADIES BOOK CLUB (November 17, 2008 at) Crazy Ladies will discuss THREE CUPS OF TEA by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin.
Main Street Books: Main Street Book Club (September 25, 2008 at) Join the Main Street Book club for the kickoff of their fall season.
We will be reading and discussing "Three Cups of Tea," by Greg Mortenson -- a book that has been on the New York Times Bestseller list and the Indie Bound softcover non-fiction list forever (at least six months, anyway). Feel ... (more)free to join us if you have previously read the book or come for the first time to see what it is all about. Future book club selections will be chosen at this meeting (meeting! It sounds way too stuffy). Rockford Public Library - Main Library: One Book, One Rockford Author Lecture: Greg Mortenson (September 19, 2008 at) Greg Mortenson discusses Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace ... One School at a Time. Tickets will be available starting July 21st at all RPL locations and the Coronado PAC Box office. You may also send a self-addressed stamped envelope along with the number of tickets requested to Rockford Public Library, attn: OBOR tickets, 215 N. Wyman St., Rockford, IL 61101. For more information, ... (more)call (815) 987-6609. Event location: Coronado Performing Arts Center, 314 North Main Street, Rockford, IL 61101
Rockford Public Library - Main Library: One Book, One Rockford Author Lecture: David Oliver Relin (August 27, 2008 at) David Oliver Relin discusses Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace ... One School at a Time. Tickets will be available starting July 21st through the Maddox Theater Box Office at (815) 226-4100. Event location: Rockford College Maddox Theater, 5050 East State Street, Rockford, IL 61108
Carpe Librum Booksellers: Book Hogs Reading Group (August 20, 2008 at) The Book Hogs, will meet to discuss "Three Cups of Tea" by Greg Mortensen.
Red Fox Books: Three Cups of Tea (August 6, 2008 at) One Community, One book Program: Book discussion on "Three Cups of Tea
Brockport-Seymour Library: Annie & Joe's Eclectic Book Group (July 31, 2008 at) Please join Annie, Joe and the rest of the gang as they discuss the bestselling Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace ... One School at a Time by Greg Mortenson. As always our book groups are free and open to the public and enjoy a 20% discount on the next month's selection if purchased ... (more)that evening.
Red Fox Books: Three Cups of Tea (July 16, 2008 at) One Community, One book Program: Book discussion on Three Cups of Tea
Common Good Books: Book Group #3 (July 15, 2008 at) Book Group #3 meets to discuss Greg Mortenson's Three Cups of Tea. All book groups are free to join and all are welcome!
For more on Greg Mortenson, click here Red Fox Books: Three Cups of Tea (June 4, 2008 at) One Community, One book Program: Book discussion on Three Cups of Tea
Contra Costa County Library - Danville Library: Greg Mortenson (May 17, 2008 at) Greg Mortenson, Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace. . . One School at a Time. Sponsored by Contra Costa County Library - Reading Festival. "Greg Mortenson - co-author of the New York Times bestseller, Three Cups of Tea: One Man's Mission to Promote Peace . . . One School at a Time, winner of the 2007 Kiriyama Prize for nonfiction that tells the story of Mortensen’s campaign ... (more)to build schools in Pakistan and Afghanistan, following his failed climb of K2, the world’s second tallest mountain." Event location: Community Presbyterian Church, 222 West El Pintado Road, Danville, CA 94526
Book Crossing: Book Club Meets (April 21, 2008 at) This months Book Club selection is "Three Cups of Tea" by Greg Mortenson and David Oliver Relin. Please join us on the 3rd Monday of every month at 7:00pm. Come hang out with us in our new Cozy Nook meeting area. We are always looking for new members!
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