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  • Pastel Landscape Art Class
    Pastel Landscape Art Class
    Wed, Jun 28
    Worthington Park Library
    Jun 28, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Worthington Park Library, 1389 Worthington Centre Dr, Columbus, OH 43085, USA
    Jun 28, 2023, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Worthington Park Library, 1389 Worthington Centre Dr, Columbus, OH 43085, USA
    Artist, illustrator and author Becky Gehrisch will guide you through the process of creating a chalk-pastel landscape. For families. Registration is required and will open on May 31 at 9:00am .
  • Pastel Landscape Teen Art Class- Liberty Branch DCDL
    Pastel Landscape Teen Art Class- Liberty Branch DCDL
    Thu, Jun 15
    DCDL Liberty Branch
    Jun 15, 2023, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    DCDL Liberty Branch, 7468 Steitz Rd, Powell, OH 43065, USA
    Jun 15, 2023, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    DCDL Liberty Branch, 7468 Steitz Rd, Powell, OH 43065, USA
    Teens (ages 13-17), can register to come and create an outdoorsy landscape like the pros with pastels! Registration is required, and supplies will be provided. This program will also be at the Liberty Library on June, 15 at 2:00!
  • Pastel Landscape Teen Art Class
    Pastel Landscape Teen Art Class
    Thu, Jun 08
    DCDL Main Branch
    Jun 08, 2023, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    DCDL Main Branch, 84 E Winter St, Delaware, OH 43015, USA
    Jun 08, 2023, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
    DCDL Main Branch, 84 E Winter St, Delaware, OH 43015, USA
    Teens (ages 13-17), can register to come and create an outdoorsy landscape like the pros with pastels! Registration is required, and supplies will be provided. This program will also be at the Main branch on June, 8th at 4pm!
  • Storytime at Birdie Books with Becky Gehrisch
    Storytime at Birdie Books with Becky Gehrisch
    Tue, Apr 18
    Birdie Books
    Apr 18, 2023, 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
    Birdie Books, 74C N State St, Westerville, OH 43081, USA
    Apr 18, 2023, 1:30 PM – 2:00 PM
    Birdie Books, 74C N State St, Westerville, OH 43081, USA
    Becky Gehrisch will be at Birdie Books this coming Tuesday for Storytime! Bring the kiddos! Arts & crafts materials will be provided following the readings! Complimentary snacks and coffee will be provided as well.
  • President's Day- Escape to Play Author Visit!
    President's Day- Escape to Play Author Visit!
    Mon, Feb 20
    Bexley Public Library
    Feb 20, 2023, 4:00 PM – Feb 21, 2023, 5:00 PM
    Bexley Public Library, 2411 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209, USA
    Feb 20, 2023, 4:00 PM – Feb 21, 2023, 5:00 PM
    Bexley Public Library, 2411 E Main St, Columbus, OH 43209, USA
    While the kids are off school, join Becky Gehrisch for an author visit at the Bexley Library on President's day!
  • Sunday Funday with Escape to Play!
    Sunday Funday with Escape to Play!
    Sun, Dec 04
    Findlay
    Dec 04, 2022, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Findlay, 201 College St, Findlay, OH 45840
    Dec 04, 2022, 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Findlay, 201 College St, Findlay, OH 45840
    Funday Sunday at the Mazza Museum has storytelling, art stations, music, refreshments, shopping and special guests. Funday Sunday at the Mazza Museum has storytelling, art stations, music, refreshments, shopping and special guests.
  • Dublin Pet Fair (Booth)
    Dublin Pet Fair (Booth)
    Sun, Sep 25
    Coffman Park
    Sep 25, 2022, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Coffman Park, 5200 Emerald Pkwy, Dublin, OH 43017, USA
    Sep 25, 2022, 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Coffman Park, 5200 Emerald Pkwy, Dublin, OH 43017, USA
    Becky Gehrisch will be at the Dublin Pet Fair at the Gehrisch Arts book with books, merchandise, and Norman the mouse puppet. The main event includes dog agility show, food trucks and a low cost wellness clinic for your pets. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome.
  • Write Back Where We Belong. Northern Ohio SCBWI conference
    Write Back Where We Belong. Northern Ohio SCBWI conference
    Fri, Sep 16
    Tri-C Corporate College East
    Sep 16, 2022, 8:00 AM – Sep 18, 2022, 8:00 AM
    Tri-C Corporate College East, 4400 Richmond Rd, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128, USA
    Sep 16, 2022, 8:00 AM – Sep 18, 2022, 8:00 AM
    Tri-C Corporate College East, 4400 Richmond Rd, Warrensville Heights, OH 44128, USA
    Writers and Illustrators: This year’s conference will feature craft-focused intensives, breakout sessions, inspiring keynote speakers, insightful panelists, critiques, portfolio reviews, an art show, and (most importantly) time together! I will be presenting on a panel for Independent Publishing!
  • Dog Swim at Grandview Heights Pool
    Dog Swim at Grandview Heights Pool
    Tue, Sep 06
    Columbus
    Sep 06, 2022, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
    Columbus, 1350 Goodale Blvd, Columbus, OH 43212, USA
    Sep 06, 2022, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
    Columbus, 1350 Goodale Blvd, Columbus, OH 43212, USA
    Bring a water-loving doggie to the Grandview Pool for their annual Dog Swim on Tuesday, September 7 from 4:00-8:00 pm. Becky will have a booth with Escape to Play picture books! Price per dog: Pre-registered Resident $10 Pre-registered Non-Resident $15 Day of Resident $15 Day of Non-Resident $20
  • Escape to Play Bash!
    Escape to Play Bash!
    Sat, Aug 13
    Delaware
    Aug 13, 2022, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    Delaware, 9 N Sandusky St, Delaware, OH 43015, USA
    Aug 13, 2022, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
    Delaware, 9 N Sandusky St, Delaware, OH 43015, USA
    Join Becky Gehrisch and The Delaware County Humane Society for an Escape to Play event hosted by Beanbag Books! Let's celebrate Escape to Play's one-year-old book birthday in style. No need to register but come early for a spot up front to meet Norman and grab a treat and free bookmark!
  • Dog Days of Summer: Escape to Play at Paragraphs Bookstore!
    Dog Days of Summer: Escape to Play at Paragraphs Bookstore!
    Fri, Aug 05
    Mount Vernon
    Aug 05, 2022, 6:00 PM – Aug 06, 2022, 8:00 PM
    Mount Vernon, 229 S Main St, Mt Vernon, OH 43050, USA
    Aug 05, 2022, 6:00 PM – Aug 06, 2022, 8:00 PM
    Mount Vernon, 229 S Main St, Mt Vernon, OH 43050, USA
    The summer days have gone to the dogs-- at least in Mt. Vernon on their Dog Days of Summer First Friday in August event! Becky will be at Paragraphs Bookstore signing books and reading some of Escape to Play with Norman the mouse (puppet).
  • Rising 4th/5th/6th Graders- Thurber House Summer Writing Camp
    Rising 4th/5th/6th Graders- Thurber House Summer Writing Camp
    Multiple Dates
    Fri, Aug 05
    Columbus
    Aug 05, 2022, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Columbus, 91 Jefferson Ave, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
    Aug 05, 2022, 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
    Columbus, 91 Jefferson Ave, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
    SOLD OUT
  • The Fine Print Storytime and Book Signing
    The Fine Print Storytime and Book Signing
    Mon, Jul 18
    Lakeside Marblehead
    Jul 18, 2022, 6:30 PM
    Lakeside Marblehead, 202 Walnut Ave, Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440, USA
    Jul 18, 2022, 6:30 PM
    Lakeside Marblehead, 202 Walnut Ave, Lakeside Marblehead, OH 43440, USA
    July’s pet themed story time will be a dog-gone fun event! Ohio author-illustrator Becky Gehrisch will read her debut picture book Escape to Play alongside her puppet friend, Norman the mouse. (at Green Gables) Afterward come to the Fine Print Bookshop to have your book signed!
  • Three Facts and One Lie About Independently Publishing (Wisconsin SCBWI)
    Three Facts and One Lie About Independently Publishing (Wisconsin SCBWI)
    Sat, Jul 16
    Zoom Webinar
    Jul 16, 2022, 10:00 AM
    Zoom Webinar
    Jul 16, 2022, 10:00 AM
    Zoom Webinar
    Are you a writer or illustrator who has wondered about pursuing non-traditional publishing? Becky will be discussing her road-to-publication story for Escape to Play--a book that was seven years in the making.
  • Read Local! -Grandview Heights Public Library Author Visit Event
    Read Local! -Grandview Heights Public Library Author Visit Event
    Wed, Jul 13
    Columbus
    Jul 13, 2022, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Columbus, 1685 W 1st Ave, Columbus, OH 43212, USA
    Jul 13, 2022, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
    Columbus, 1685 W 1st Ave, Columbus, OH 43212, USA
    Kids of all ages and their caregivers welcome! Meet local children’s authors, learn about their books, and engage in some activities related to their books!
  • DCDL Storytime with Becky Gehrisch
    DCDL Storytime with Becky Gehrisch
    Thu, Jun 30
    Delaware County District Library- Orange
    Jun 30, 2022, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Delaware County District Library- Orange, 7171 Gooding Blvd. Delaware, OH 43015
    Jun 30, 2022, 10:30 AM – 11:30 AM
    Delaware County District Library- Orange, 7171 Gooding Blvd. Delaware, OH 43015
    Join Becky Gehrisch at the Orange Library Storytime featuring Escape to Play!
  • Pet Portrait Drawing Class- Teens
    Pet Portrait Drawing Class- Teens
    Thu, Jun 23
    Delaware
    Jun 23, 2022, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Delaware, 84 E Winter St, Delaware, OH 43015, USA
    Jun 23, 2022, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
    Delaware, 84 E Winter St, Delaware, OH 43015, USA
    Teens ages 13-17, register to come and draw your pet like the pros with pastel pencils! Bring a photo of a beloved furry friend to this workshop for inspiration. Register here: https://delawarelibrary.libnet.info/event/6413601

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