16 • The Beacon July 29 , 2021
RHS grad to share her new book at reading
Fresno ’ s native daughter Rachel Yoder , Ridgewood High School Class of ‘ 96 , will read from her newly released book , “ Nightbitch ,” at the Wooly Pig Farm Brewery on Sunday , Aug . 8 at 7 p . m .
Following the reading , former neighbor Patti Malenke will converse with Yoder about the book .
“ Nightbitch ” is a tale of a young mother ’ s abrupt transformation from creative , self-directed career woman to handmaid of child and home . As mundane routines , sleepless nights and social isolation erase her identity , “ the mother ” finds herself turning into a dog . First comes a tuft of hair on the back of her neck . Then new canine teeth start to grow in her mouth . The
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mother ’ s fear takes a turn when she discovers a tail and that wagging it actually makes her happy .
Yoder ’ s imagination runs free in this story . This is no typical story of a woman collapsing from the weight of society ’ s expectations and the tedium of child care . Think metamorphosis and rejuvenation .
Yoder ’ s debut novel is already reviewed by publications such as “ The Guardian ” and “ The Chicago Review of Books .”
“ Nightbitch ” also has been optioned for film by Annapurna with Amy Adams set to star . The Wooly Pig Farm Brewery is thrilled Yoder is making it big and willing to share her novel with her hometown . Reserve a free spot or prepurchase a book and beer combo for the night via the Wooly Pig ’ s Facebook page or on its website at www . woolypigfarmbrewery . com . The Wooly Pig is located at 23631 Township Road 167 , Fresno .
Church rummage sale set
Set Free Community Church , located at 843 Walnut St ., will have a rummage sale Friday and Saturday , Aug . 6-7 from 10 a . m . to 4 p . m . All are invited to come .
The proceeds will go toward obtaining a new roof , windows and siding for the church . The church wants to restore the building without losing its character , which will be a very expensive project .
Donations are also being accepted . To donate or for further questions , contact Rita Myers at 740-502-3109 and leave a message .
The Winner 4-H Club works on its project
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Winner 4-H Club met on July 18 . The group was very busy during this meeting with a 4-H shirt fundraiser and its community-service project . For the community-service project , they made homeless hygiene bags for Coshocton County . With donations , and the help from the 4-H students , they were able to deliver almost 35 bags .
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