Book Reading at the Vineyard
A special reading and book signing by local author and beloved teacher, Don Witten, for his new book, ‘100 Valleys: Poems of Time and Place in Douglas County, Oregon’

Sunday March 9, 2:00pm – 4:00pm
J.L. Kiff Vineyard, 13546 NW Willis Rd, McMinnville
2:00pm: Wine, beer, and pretzels available
2:15pm: Reading by Don Witten
2:45pm: Book signing and time for refreshments/mingling
 
Signed books and beverages will be available to purchase. 100% of proceeds from the sale of wine from J.L. Kiff Vineyard and beer from Heater-Allen will be donated to YCAP Youth Services: https://yamhillcap.org/youth. Books are also available to purchase here.

‘100 Valleys: Poems of Time and Place in Douglas County, Oregon’ by Don Witten
Douglas County, Oregon has earned the title “The One Hundred Valleys of the Umpqua,” and within this book are one hundred narrative poems of the times, places, and people of the 1950s, 60s, and 70s of that region. While these poetic stories are about a particular location, many of the themes are universal to small town life across America.

About the author
Donald Witten is a retired high school English teacher and girls’ basketball coach. His books include
– Soapbox: Questions, Comments, Blasphemous Retorts From a High School English Class
– The Big Picture Journal: A Song of Wind and Wolves
– Storyteller: An 18-Year Memoir
– Summoned or Not: A Spiritual Year In and Around the Garden
– Janie: A Woman of the West (lead writer and editor)
He spends his time now writing and gardening on the small farm in Perrydale, Oregon that he shares with his wife Jody, aka Tom, and their cat Peanut, aka Woodstock. He has also begun public speaking at school districts across Oregon.
 
Instagram: @wittendon
Facebook: Don Witten
Email: jebtom@teleport.com
Don’s writing may be accessed at donwitten.wordpress.com