COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS WITH VETERANS AND “VISIONS OF WARRIORS” GO ONLINE

We’ve had the honor of working with the respected California Center for the Book since last year. The organization is a program of the California Library Association, supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. We’re a part of their Community Conversations with Veterans program, which is a partnership between them and Veterans Connect @ the Library that offers California libraries the opportunity to connect more closely with veterans and their families while also helping veterans and their families connect to the community and resources. Through this program, we’ve had the opportunity to screen “Visions of Warriors” at many California libraries and participate in Q&A’s. It’s been wonderful sharing our film, connecting with our audience, and most of all trying to assist veterans. This year, we had many more events scheduled. However, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, all of them were postponed until further notice. To adapt to these challenging times and continue to help veterans, we’ve been working with the California Center for the Book and the participating libraries to go online with program. Starting with the San Jose Public Library/Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library and San Jose State University, we’ll be having our first virtual screening from Monday, 4/20/2020 to Monday, 5/4/2020 and Q&A on Thursday, 4/23/2020 (the recorded event will be available starting on Monday, 4/27/2020). We’re so proud of this organization and the libraries in quickly responding to meet the needs of the public, in particular veterans who are at even greater risk with this pandemic. We deeply appreciate the opportunity to work with all of them.

To read the article by the California Center for the Book:
https://calbook.org/2020/04/20/community-conversations-with-veterans-partnership-moves-online/?fbclid=IwAR2bR2yytPY30zD8TgsImwDxkiE1rXII5pqaVgBz6mFSjaRN8ILuGK9OjCU

“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN FOR THE SAN JOSE PUBLIC LIBRARY/DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. LIBRARY AND SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY

Originally, the California Center for the Book, San Jose Public Library/Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, and San Jose State University (SJSU) were planning to host a live screening of “Visions of Warriors” and Q&A with filmmaker Ming Lai and veteran Mark Pinto. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this live event will be postponed. However, to comply with the state’s “stay at home” order and practice “social distancing,” they will be holding a virtual screening instead, offered free to library patrons and university students and faculty from Monday, 4/20/2020 to Monday, 5/4/2020. On Thursday, 4/23/2020, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m., there will be a Q&A with Ming and Mark, moderated by Jemerson Diaz, a U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) veteran, former SJSU Communications Department adjunct faculty member, SJSU Mental Health Ambassador, Veterans Embracing Transition (VET) Connect peer leader, Warriors at Home teaching assistant, and National Alliance on Mental Illness leader. Mark is a USMC veteran, SJSU alumnus, VET Connect alumnus, and artist. This event is part of the Community Conversations with Veterans initiative. Community Conversations with Veterans is a partnership between California Center for the Book and Veterans Connect @ the Library. The initiative offers California libraries the opportunity to connect more closely with veterans and their families, while also helping veterans and their families connect to the community and resources. California Center for the Book is a program of the California Library Association, supported in whole or in part by the U.S. Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act, administered in California by the State Librarian. We’re deeply honored to participate in this special event. Thank you to Julianna Robbins, California Center for the Book, Rosemary Van Lare, Deborah Estreicher, Laurie Willis, San Jose Public Library/Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library, Elena Klaw, San Jose State University, Veterans Embracing Transition (VET) Connect, Jemerson Diaz, Mark Pinto, and many more for this great honor. We hope that we can assist veterans and their families as well as caregivers and healthcare professionals during this critical time.

Screening:
Monday, 4/20/2020 - Monday, 5/4/2020
Extended to Wednesday, 5/20/2020

Q&A with Jemerson Diaz, Mark Pinto, and Ming Lai:
Thursday, 4/23/2020, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

To watch the recorded Q&A:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oq-AjorA38E

To learn more about the Screening and Q&A:
https://www.sjpl.org/blog/visions-warriors

To learn more about the San Jose Public Library/Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library:
https://www.sjpl.org/king

To learn more about San Jose State University:
https://www.sjsu.edu/

To learn more about California Center for the Book and “Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/community-conversations-with-veterans/

“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN AT THE ARCADIA PUBLIC LIBRARY [POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE]

We’re pleased to announce that “Visions of Warriors” feature documentary will be screening at the Arcadia Public Library on Monday, 4/20/2020, from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Arcadia is part of the San Gabriel Valley of Los Angeles. Based in this diverse and thriving region, we’re proud to call it our home. It’s an honor to be able to share our film with its residents, in particular veterans and their families. This screening is made possible by “Community Conversations with Veterans,” a partnership between the California libraries and the respected California Center for the Book. The Arcadia Public Library’s community partner for the screening is the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage, which will be unveiling a new Arcadia Veterans Kiosk. Thank you to Patricia Smith, the Arcadia Public Library, the Gilb Museum of Arcadia Heritage, Julianna Robbins, and the California Center for the Book for this great honor. 

Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Monday, 4/20/2020, 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Arcadia Public Library
20 West Duarte Road
Arcadia, CA 91006

To learn more about the library:
https://www.arcadiaca.gov/enrich/arcadia_public_library/index.php

To learn more about the museum:
https://www.arcadiaca.gov/enrich/arcadia_public_library/gilb_museum_of_arcadia_heritage/about.php

To learn more about “Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/community-conversations-with-veterans/

“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN AT THE KERN COUNTY LIBRARY / BEALE MEMORIAL LIBRARY [POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE]

We’re excited to announce that “Visions of Warriors” will be screening at the Kern County Library/Beale Memorial Library on Tuesday, 4/7/2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. as part of California Center for the Book and the California libraries’ “ Community Conversations with Veterans” program. The original Beale Memorial Library with its mission style architecture was opened in 1900. Because of an earthquake in 1957, it moved to a new location on Truxtun Avenue. In 1988, a new main library building at this location was opened and has served the community ever since. The Kern County Library system offers Veterans Resource Centers at multiple locations. Its goal is to offer its customers a positive library experience and outstanding service. Thank you to Ashley Clay, Kern County Library/Beale Memorial Library, Julianna Robbins, and California Center for the Book for this great honor.

Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Thursday, 4/7/2020, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Kern County Library/Beale Memorial Library
701 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield, CA 93301

To learn more about library: 
http://www.kerncountylibrary.org/

To learn more about “Community Conversation with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/community-conversations-with-veterans/

“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN AT THE CORONADO PUBLIC LIBRARY [POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE]

We’re thrilled to announce that “Visions of Warriors” will be screening at the Coronado Public Library on Saturday, 3/21/2020, from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. as part of the California Center for the Book and California libraries’ Community Conversations with Veterans program. Coronado and surrounding San Diego are home to many veterans and active military. Founded in 1890, the library on picturesque Coronado island has a rich history. John D. Spreckels, the owner of the iconic Hotel del Coronado, built the library with its classic revival architecture and gave it to the city of Coronado and its people. According to its website, the mission of the library is to “promote reading, life-long learning, and the pursuit of knowledge.” Its veterans resources include “Veterans Connect @ the Library,” which connects veterans and their families to benefits and services for which they are eligible. Thank you to the Eileen Hauser, the Coronado Public Library, Franklin Escobedo, Julianna Robbins, and the California Center for the Book for this wonderful honor.

Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai: 
Saturday, 3/21/2020, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Coronado Public Library
640 Orange Avenue
Coronado, CA 92118

To learn more about the library:
https://www.coronado.ca.us/government/departments_divisions/library_services

To learn more about “Community Conversations with Veterans”: 
https://calbook.org/programs/community-conversations-with-veterans/

“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN AT THE CITY OF COMMERCE PUBLIC LIBRARY / ROSEWOOD LIBRARY [POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE]

We’re excited to announce that “Visions of Warriors” will be screening at the City of Commerce Public Library/Rosewood Library in Commerce, California on Thursday, 3/19/2020, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. This year, we’re partnering again with the respected California Center for the Book and libraries throughout California for their successful “Community Conversations with Veterans” program. We’re deeply honored to work with them in raising awareness about the libraries’ Veterans Resource Centers and veterans services. The City of Commerce Public Library offers a Veterans Resource Center at their Rosewood Library location, helping connect veterans and their families to benefits and services for which they are eligible. According to their website, the “City of Commerce Public Library is pleased to collaborate with the community and veteran service organizations to positively impact the quality of life for veterans.” Thank you to Olivia Audoma, the City of Commerce Public Library, Howard Hernandez, Jim Zenner, L.A. County Department of Mental Health, Julianna Robbins, and the California Center for the Book for this huge honor.

Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai: 
Thursday, 3/19/2020, 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
City of Commerce Public Library/Rosewood Library
5655 Jillson St.
Commerce, CA 90040

To learn more about the library:
http://www.cityofcommercepubliclibrary.org/library/

To learn more about “Community Conversations with Veterans”: 
https://calbook.org/programs/community-conversations-with-veterans/

Download a flyer about the event.

"VISIONS OF WARRIORS" TO SCREEN AT FOOTHILL COLLEGE

“Visions of Warriors” will be screening twice at Foothill College on Tuesday, 10/22/19, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Monday, 11/4/19, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. The Tuesday, 10/22/19 screening is in honor of Disability Awareness Week. The Monday, 11/4/19 screening is preceded by a Veterans Day Salute: Art Showcase & Resource Fair at the Foothill Rotary Veterans Plaza from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. The screenings are presented by the college’s Veterans Resource Center (VRC). According to their site, Foothill College, located in Los Altos Hills in Northern California, “educates students from diverse backgrounds that represents the demographics of the Bay Area, with particular attention to underserved and underrepresented populations.” The mission of the VRC is “to ensure that our nation’s student veterans and military service members are provided quality services and opportunities for academic success, professional growth, and meaningful employment.” We’re honored to assist the college and their VRC in their important mission. Thank you to Foothill College, their Veterans Resource Center, Julie Brown, Tammie Nguyen, Mimi Overton, and Gail Matthews for this great opportunity.

Screening:
Tuesday, 10/22/19, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Foothill College
Forum Room 5001
12345 El Monte Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022

Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Monday, 11/4/19, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.*
Foothill College
Room 5501
12345 El Monte Road
Los Altos Hills, CA 94022
*Preceded by a Veterans Day Salute: Art Showcase & Resource Fair at the Foothill Rotary Veterans Plaza 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Download a flyer.

Download a flyer with a bio.

To learn more about the Foothill College Veterans Resource Center:
https://foothill.edu/veterans/

To learn more about Foothill College:
https://foothill.edu/

“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN AT THE AUSTRALIAN, NEW ZEALAND AND ASIAN CREATIVE ARTS THERAPIES ASSOCIATION (ANZACATA) / CREATIVE GATHERING BRISBANE SYMPOSIUM

We’re thrilled to announce that “Visions of Warriors” will be screening at the Australian, New Zealand and Asian Creative Arts Therapies Association (ANZACATA) / Creative Gathering Brisbane Symposium on Saturday, 9/28/19, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at The University of Queensland. We're deeply honored to work with ANZACATA, the peak professional body that represents creative arts therapists in Australia, New Zealand and the Asia/Pacific region. According to their site, they seek “to advocate for the profession and to ensure that the training and practice of professional members is in accordance with the highest international standards.” Founded in 1909 and ranked in the world’s top 50, The University of Queensland is one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions. Thank you to Cielle Jansen-Van Vuuren, ANZACATA, and their Symposium Planning Team for this huge honor. 

Screening:
Saturday, 9/28/19, 2:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
The University of Queensland
Art Museum Lawn
St. Lucia, Brisbane
Queensland 4072

To learn more about the Creative Gathering Brisbane Symposium:
https://anzacata.wildapricot.org/Events

To learn more about ANZACATA:
https://www.anzacata.org/About-ANZACATA

To learn more about the Festival of Well Being and download a poster:
https://www.anzacata.org/Festival/

To learn more about The University of Queensland:
https://www.uq.edu.au/

“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN AT THE VANDENBURG AIR FORCE BASE

We’re truly honored to screen “Visions of Warriors” at the Vandenburg Air Force Base on Tuesday, 8/6/19, from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The goal of our documentary has always been to assist both veterans and active military. We deeply appreciate this wonderful opportunity to share our film with this storied Air Force base. Established in 1941 and located in California’s Central Coast, Vandenburg is the third largest Air Force base in the U.S. and host of the 30th Space Wing. This screening is made possible by many helping agencies at the base—their Mental Health team, Legal team, Inspector General (IG), Equal Opportunity (EO), Sexual Assault Response and Prevention (SAPR), and Special Victim’s Counsel (SVC). Thank you to Captain Melissa Ken, all of the participating agencies, and Vandenburg Air Force Base. Special thanks to Charlene and Stanford Hirotsu for their generous donation, which helped pay for travel expenses.

Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Tuesday, 8/6/19, 11:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.*
Vandenburg Air Force Base
747 Nebraska Ave.
Vandenburg Air Force Base, CA 93437
*This screening is private and not open to the public.

To learn more about the base:
https://www.vandenberg.af.mil/

"VISIONS OF WARRIORS" TO SCREEN AT CAMARENA MEMORIAL LIBRARY IN CALEXICO, CA

“Visions of Warriors” will be screening at the Camarena Memorial Library in Calexico, California on Thursday, 6/27/19 at 5:30 p.m. The screening will be in honor of PTSD Awareness Day. According to their site, “Traditional and innovative library services, including the latest technology, are offered in a friendly, welcoming atmosphere, which reflects the unique border community of Calexico.” The library offers a vital Veterans Resource Center, where “Veterans and their families can meet with trained volunteers, which are veterans themselves, and get connected to information and resources regarding health, education, employment, housing, and other benefits that they may be entitled to.” Thank you to the Camarena Memorial Library, their Veterans Connect @ the Library program, Martha Gomez, and Sandra Tauler for this great opportunity.

Screening:
Thursday, 6/27/19, 5:30 p.m.
850 Encinas Ave.
Calexico, CA
760-768-2170

To learn more about the screening:
https://calexicolibrary.org/events/visions-warriors-documentary

To download a flyer about the screening:
https://calexicolibrary.org/sites/calexicolibrary.org/files/attachments/2019VisionsofWarriors.pdf

To learn more about the library:
https://calexicolibrary.org/

To learn more about their Veterans Connect @ the Library program:
https://calexicolibrary.org/veteransconnect

“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN AT THE BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF ART THERAPISTS / INTERNATIONAL ART THERAPY PRACTICE/RESEARCH CONFERENCE

“Visions of Warriors” will be screening at the British Association of Art Therapists / International Art Therapy Practice/Research Conference on Saturday, 7/13/19, between 4:15 p.m. and 5:15 p.m. Because this feature documentary is 93 minutes long, a 10-minute preview will be screened. The screening will take place at the historic Queen Mary University of London, whose history dates back to 1785. According to their site, the respected British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) is a “professional organization for art therapists in the UK” and “works to promote art therapy and provides professional support and advice to its members.” At its dynamic International Art Therapy Practice/Research Conference, “art therapists from 35 countries present the newest of practice innovations and research.” Thank you to Val Huet, Alex McDonald, and the British Association of Art Therapists for this great honor!

Screening:
Saturday, 7/13/19, between 4:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.*
Queen Mary University of London
Bancroft Building
David Sizer Lecture Theatre
Mile End Road
London, E1 4NS
*A preview of the film will be screened.

To learn more about the screening:
https://www.baat.org/Assets/Docs/International%20conference/June%20Programs/Saturday%20Agenda.pdf

To register for the International Art Therapy/Research Conference:
https://www.baat.org/Courses-Conferences/Conferences

To learn more about the British Association of Art Therapists:
https://www.baat.org/

To learn more about the Queen Mary University of London:
https://www.qmul.ac.uk/

“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN AT THE LOS ANGELES COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF MENTAL HEALTH / VETERANS AND LOVED ONES RECOVERY (VALOR)

We’re excited to announce that “Visions of Warriors” will be screening at the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health / Veterans and Loved Ones Recovery (VALOR) on Wednesday, 5/15/19, at 12:30 p.m. in celebration of Mental Health Month. The screening will take place at their headquarters in the historic Bob Hope Patriotic Hall. According to their site, VALOR’s mission is to “provide mental health services to Veterans and their families, regardless of VA eligibility status and military discharge, in a supportive environment.” The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health’s mission, in turn, is to “optimize the hope, recovery, wellbeing, and life trajectory of Los Angeles County’s most vulnerable through access to care and resources that promote not only independence and personal recovery but also connectedness and community reintegration.” Built in 1916, the Bob Hope Patriotic Hall is a Los Angeles landmark, serving as the home of the Los Angeles Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and many veterans services organizations. Born and raised in L.A., we love our great city and are honored to participate in this special event. Thank you to Katherine Guerra, Aknessa Ananikya, Sarah Vongsack, Deborah Hooks, Veterans and Loved Ones Recovery (VALOR), and the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health. Special thanks to Rita Murray of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Whittier for her generous support of our film.

Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai
Wednesday, 5/15/19, 12:30 p.m.
Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health / Veterans and Loved Ones Recovery (VALOR)
Bob Hope Patriotic Hall
1816 S. Figueroa St.
6th Floor, Bradley Conference Room
Los Angeles, CA 90015
*This screening is private and not open to the public.

To learn more about Veterans and Loved Ones Recovery (VALOR):
https://dmh.lacounty.gov/our-services/outpatient-services/valor/

To learn more about the Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health:
https://dmh.lacounty.gov/https://dmh.lacounty.gov/

To learn more about the Bob Hope Patriotic Hall:
http://mva.lacounty.gov/bob-hope-patriotic-hall/

“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN AT THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE

We’re thrilled to announce that “Visions of Warriors” will be screening at the University of California, Irvine on Tuesday, 5/28/19, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. We’re deeply honored to screen our documentary at one of the leading universities in the country, where many of our family and friends have attended. The screening is presented by the UCI Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing and the Center for Medical Humanities. Thank you to Adey Nyamathi, the Founding Dean & Distinguished Professor of the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing; the Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing; Danilo Caputo; the Center for Medical Humanities; Doug Haynes, the Vice Provost for Academic Equity, Diversity, & Inclusion; the Office of Inclusive Excellence; Karen Heath; Kristy Doan; and UCI for this incredible honor. Special thanks to Adey Nyamathi for all her support for our film.

Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Tuesday, 5/28/19, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
University of California, Irvine
Berk Hall
802 W. Peltason Dr.
Irvine, CA 92617
*RSVP Required

*To RSVP for the screening, please contact kheath1@uci.edu by 5/23/19.

Download a flyer about the screening.

To learn more about the UCI Sue & Bill Gross School of Nursing:
https://uci.edu/academics/nursing-science.php

To learn more about the UCI Center for Medical Humanities:
https://www.humanities.uci.edu/medicalhumanities/

To learn more about the UCI Office of Inclusive Excellence:
https://inclusion.uci.edu/about/

“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN AT THE FREMONT MAIN LIBRARY

“Visions of Warriors” will be screening at the Fremont Main Library on Sunday, 5/26/19, from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. We’re very excited that our documentary will be returning to the San Francisco Bay area, where it was made. The Fremont Main Library and the Dublin Library are two libraries within the Alameda Country Library system that offer Veterans Resource Centers. Created by a partnership between the California public libraries and the California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet), these Veterans Resource Centers connect veterans and their families to benefits and services for which they are eligible. The Fremont Main Library’s community partner for this screening is the Fremont Family Resource Center. According to their site, they are “a welcoming place where families and individuals are nurtured, encouraged, and provided quality services to build on their own strengths to help themselves and others.” This event is made possible by a partnership between the California Center for the Book and Veterans Connect @ the Library. Thank you to you Julianna Opel, Fremont Main Library, their Veterans Connect @ the Library program, the Alameda County Library system, the Fremont Family Resource Center, and the California Center for the Book for this great opportunity.

Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai
Sunday, 5/26/19, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Fremont Main Library
Fukaya Room B
2400 Stevenson Boulevard
Fremont, CA 94538
510-745-1400

To learn more about the screening:
https://events.aclibrary.org/event/5152519?hs=a

Download a flyer about the screening.

Download a press release about the screening.

To learn more about the library:
https://guides.aclibrary.org/fremont

To learn more about the Fremont Family Resource Center:
https://www.fremont.gov/228/Family-Resource-Center

To learn more about “Californians: Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/californians-community-conversations-with-veterans/

“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN AT THE SANTA MARIA PUBLIC LIBRARY

We’re thrilled to announce that “Visions of Warriors” will be screening at the Santa Maria Public Library on Monday, 5/6/19, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in honor of National Mental Health Awareness Month. Through its Veterans Connect @ the Library program, this library connects veterans and their families to benefits and services for which they’re eligible. National Mental Health Awareness Month raises awareness about and educates the public on mental health as well as reduces the stigma of mental illness. Thank you to Jose Gaytan, Joanne Britton, the Santa Maria Public Library, their Veterans Connect @ the Library program, and the California Center for the Book for this great honor. 

Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai
Monday, 5/6/19, 2:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Santa Maria Public Library
421 South McClelland Street
Santa Maria, CA 93454
805-925-0994

To see the library’s press release about the screening:
https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/Home/Components/News/News/11899/18

To learn more about the library: 
https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/city-government/departments/library

To learn more about “Californians: Community Conversations with Veterans”: 
https://calbook.org/programs/californians-community-conversations-with-veterans/

“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN AT THE RIVERSIDE PUBLIC LIBRARY / SSGT. SALVADOR J. LARA CASA BLANCA LIBRARY

“Visions of Warriors” will be screening at the Riverside Public Library / SSgt. Salvador J. Lara Casa Blanca Library on Monday, 3/18/19, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. This screening is part of a series of events dedicated to veterans—the InLandia Institute Veterans Writing Workshop on Monday, 3/11/19 at 4:00 p.m. and “Proud to be of Service” Art Program on Monday, 3/25/19 at 4:00 p.m. These events are made possible by “Californians: Community Conversations with Veterans,” a partnership between the California Center for the Book and Veterans Connect @ the Library. The library’s community partner for this screening is the InLandia Institute. According to their site, their mission is to “recognize, support, and expand literary activity in all of its forms in the Inland Empire by publishing books and sponsoring programs that deepen people’s awareness, understanding, and appreciation of this unique, complex and creatively vibrant region.” Thank you so much to Tina Zdilor, Jon Andersen, the Riverside Public Library / SSgt. Salvador J. Lara Casa Blanca Library, their Veterans Connect @ the Library program, the InLandia Institute, and the California Center for the Book for this great opportunity.

Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Monday, 3/18/19, 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Riverside Public Library / SSgt. Salvador J. Lara Casa Blanca Library
2985 Madison St.
Riverside, CA 92504
951-826-2120

To learn more about the screening:
https://riversideca.gov/calendar/item.aspx?id=22275

To learn more about the library:
https://www.riversideca.gov/library/

To learn more about the Inlandia Institute:
http://inlandiainstitute.org/

To learn more about “Californians: Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/californians-community-conversations-with-veterans/

“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” IS IN THE CANADIAN ART THERAPY ASSOCIATION’S “ENVISAGE”

We’re very excited to announce that “Visions of Warriors” is in the Canadian Art Therapy Association’s beautiful online magazine, “Envisage.” Founded in 1977, the respected Canadian Art Therapy Association or Association Canadienne d’Art Therapie (CATA-ACAT) unites and promotes the emerging profession of art therapy in Canada. According to their site, Envisage is “not only a vibrant platform for art therapists to be recognized for their work and learn from each others’ diverse practices, it is also a valuable tool to promote the innovative work of art therapists in other professional fields and communities.” We’re deeply honored to share our documentary with the thriving Canadian art therapy community. Thank you to Patricia Ki, Amanda Gee, and the Canadian Art Therapy Association for this great honor.

To learn more about the Canadian Art Therapy Association:
https://www.canadianarttherapy.org/

To access the magazine on their site:
https://www.canadianarttherapy.org/online-magazine/

To download a PDF of the magazine. 

“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN AT THE WOODWARD PARK REGIONAL LIBRARY IN FRESNO, CA

We’re thrilled to announce that “Visions of Warriors” will be screening at the Woodward Park Regional Library in Fresno, CA on Tuesday, 4/23/19, at 6:00 p.m. This library is part of the extensive Fresno County Public Library system, which offers Veterans Resource Centers at their Central Branch Library and Betty Rodriguez Branch Library. This screening is made possible by “Californians: Community Conversations with Veterans,” a partnership between the California Center for the Book and Veterans Connect @ the Library. The library’s community partner for this screening is CalVet (California Department of Veterans Affairs). According to their site, “CalVet strives to ensure that its veterans of every era and their families get the state and federal benefits and services they have earned and deserve as a result of selfless and honorable military service.” Ryan Gardner, the clinical social worker who’s featured in the documentary, and Ming Lai, the director, will be attending the screening and participating in a Q&A afterward. Thank you to Jessica Hall, the Woodward Park Regional Library, their Veterans Connect @ the Library program, the Fresno County Public Library, Annette Wholaver, CalVet, and the California Center for the Book for this huge honor! Special thanks to Martha Vungkhanching and California State University, Fresno for helping us to promote the screening.

Screening and Q&A with Ryan Gardner and Ming Lai
Tuesday, 4/23/19, 6:00 p.m.
Woodwood Park Regional Library
944 E. Perrin Ave.
Fresno, CA 93720
559-600-3135

To learn more about the library:
http://www.fresnolibrary.org/branch/wdwd.html

To learn more about CalVet:
https://www.calvet.ca.gov/

To learn more about “Californians: Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/californians-community-conversations-with-veterans/

“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN AT THE INGLEWOOD PUBLIC LIBRARY

We’re excited to announce that “Visions of Warriors” will be screening at the Inglewood Public Library on Monday, 3/25/19, at 5:30 p.m. According to their site, their mission is to “provide information, educational, and recreational services and resources responsive to the library’s diverse communities.” One of the many reasons why we love Los Angeles is the extensive library system which serves the city’s diverse communities. This screening is made possible by “Californians: Community Conversations with Veterans,” a partnership between the California Center for the Book and Veterans Connect @ the Library. We deeply appreciate the West Los Angeles Vet Center for being the community partner for this screening. Thank you to Ritse Adefolalu, the Inglewood Public Library, Sharon Anderson-Fields, the West Los Angeles Vet Center, and the California Center for the Book for this wonderful opportunity.

Screening and Q&A with Ming Lai:
Monday, 3/25/19, 5:30 p.m.
Inglewood Public Library
101 W. Manchester Blvd.
Inglewood, CA 90301
310-412-5380

To learn more about the library:
https://www.cityofinglewood.org/787/Inglewood-Public-Library

To learn more about the West Los Angeles Vet Center:
https://www.va.gov/directory/guide/facility.asp?ID=516

To learn more about “Californians: Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/californians-community-conversations-with-veterans/

“VISIONS OF WARRIORS” TO SCREEN AT E.P. FOSTER LIBARY IN VENTURA, CA

“Visions of Warriors” will be screening at the E.P. Foster Library in Ventura, CA on Saturday, 2/9/19, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. This screening is made possible by “Californians: Community Conversations with Veterans,” a partnership between the California Center for the Book and Veterans Connect @ the Library. According to the library’s site, their mission is to inspire their community to “explore, discover, and connect.” Through this great program, they’re able to connect with veterans and their families and, in turn, connect them to the community and resources. Thank you to Irma Morales, E.P. Foster Library, and California Center for the Book for this wonderful opportunity.

Screening
Saturday, 2/9/19, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
E.P. Foster Library
Elizabeth R. Topping Room
651 East Main Street
Ventura, CA 90031
805-648-2716

To learn more about the screening:
https://www.vencolibrary.org/events/foster-vision-warriors-documentary

To learn more about the library:
https://www.vencolibrary.org/locations/ep-foster-library

To learn more about “Californians: Community Conversations with Veterans”:
https://calbook.org/programs/californians-community-conversations-with-veterans/