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Blind Drunk

A Sober Look at Our Boozy Culture
2026-10-20 18:30:00 2026-10-20 20:00:00 America/Los_Angeles Blind Drunk It’s Sober October, and we are pleased to welcome local author and Environmental Scientist Veronica Woodruff. Squamish Public Library - Community Meeting Room

Tuesday, October 20
6:30pm - 8:00pm

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Squamish Public Library

Community Meeting Room

It’s Sober October, and we are pleased to welcome local author and Environmental Scientist Veronica Woodruff.

We will be discussing Veronica’s book - Blind Drunk: a Sober Look at Our Boozy Culture, as we examine the evolution of drinking culture in North America.

There will be laughs.  There will be discussion.  There might even be mocktails.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Veronica Woodruff has a background in environmental science complemented by a Master of Arts in Leadership.  From Lil'wat Nation traditional territory in Pemberton, BC, she leads a wide range of initiatives for governments, non-profit organizations, universities, and industry.  Blind Drunk is her first book.

Accessibility at this event:

  • Accessible, all-genders washroom.
  • Ramp entrance to building with handrails.
  • Masks welcome.
  • If you require further accommodations, please let us know on the registration page.
  • Find more information about accessibility library here. 

AGE GROUP: | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Talk / Lecture |

TAGS: | Adults, Author, Book Launch |

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