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General News · 23rd August 2025
GinaT CIMAS
Book Launch, Dinner & Dance!
Saturday, September 20, Gorge Hall
Join us for the book launch of Gumboots in the Straits, the fourth in the best-selling Gumboot series that captures the dynamic momentum of the 1970s and the enduring allure of the sea as told through first-person stories. This new book features adventures from the stunning and delightfully eclectic communities of Vancouver Island and the Salish Sea, including Cortes!
BOOK LAUNCH 1 to 3 pm
with readings by local authors
FREE
DINNER 5 to 7 pm
Food and beverages are available for purchase.
Fundraiser for the Cortes Parents Advisory Council (PAC)
DANCE 7 to 10 pm
The He Said She Said band plays 70s hits to dance to!
$25 – Tickets on sale at Marnie’s Books and Cortes Island Museum Shop
Saturday, September 20, Gorge Hall
Join us for the book launch of Gumboots in the Straits, the fourth in the best-selling Gumboot series that captures the dynamic momentum of the 1970s and the enduring allure of the sea as told through first-person stories. This new book features adventures from the stunning and delightfully eclectic communities of Vancouver Island and the Salish Sea, including Cortes!
BOOK LAUNCH 1 to 3 pm
with readings by local authors
FREE
DINNER 5 to 7 pm
Food and beverages are available for purchase.
Fundraiser for the Cortes Parents Advisory Council (PAC)
DANCE 7 to 10 pm
The He Said She Said band plays 70s hits to dance to!
$25 – Tickets on sale at Marnie’s Books and Cortes Island Museum Shop