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Local author to speak at Brentwood Library luncheon fundraiser in February

December 12, 2023 By Publisher Leave a Comment

Tickets available; Dan Hanel’s books make great Christmas gifts!

Get your tickets now for the Friends of the Brentwood Library Author’s Luncheon fundraiser on February 7, 2024. Enjoy good food, good wine and a good chance to hear local, award-winning author Dan Hanel speak about the early 20th century wine industry in Contra Costa, including Winehaven, the largest winery in the world, the subject of his most recent novel, Beneath the Tangles Vines.

Hanel has been an educator for over 35 years – as an award-winning science teacher when he received the Eukel Teacher Trust award for outstanding teachers of Contra Costa County and was named the Distinguished High School Science Teacher for the State of California. He is also an award winning school administrator serving at the high school, district, and county office levels.

Hanel grew up in Richmond, CA and received a degree in Biology from U.C., Berkeley and a Masters in Education from Cal State University, Hayward. Dan, his wife, and their dog, Luna, currently live in Brentwood, CA . . . in the shadow of Diablo.

Half the $40 ticket price is tax deductible, plus tickets make a great stocking stuffer – availableat Author’s Luncheon | Friends of the Brentwood Library.

And don’t forget, a set of the In The Shadow of Diablo series makes a great gift.

Learn more about Hanel and his books at danhanel.com.

 

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