Girls Night Out is an evening of fun and fundraising supporting the 10th Annual March of Diapers. The even features dancing, door prize drawings, food, vendors, and the opportunity to meet new friends. Hardcover and paperback copies of Destined to Be a Hamilton, the Amazon #1 bestseller (2 categories) will be available.

Coauthors Mary Anne Hamilton and Helena Reynolds were included among 12 local authors selected to participate in the 2023 Author Fair, an exclusive event at the Seminole Community Library on November 4, 2023. This date marks the 58th anniversary of the exact day Mary Anne met her future husband, a 65-year-old guest at the cocktail lounge where she was a struggling 31-year-old waitress with five children, waiting for her divorce to be finalized. This story is only one of many in Mary Anne's new book referred to as a Memoir Plus---in addition to life stories, included are 90 little-known facts about her great-great-grandfather-in-law, US Founding Father, Alexander Hamilton. A link is posted on the presentation page entitled "OUR BOOK, Destined to Be a Hamilton." The 220 page book with 70 photos, most in color, can be purchased directly from Amazon.com.

Brookdale Foundation House residents, families, and local community members are welcome to this exclusive book author event during Happy Hour from 3 to 4 PM. The "Hamilton Happy Hour" features Federal Way resident, Helena Reynolds, who co-authored a Memoir Plus book with her friend, Mary Anne Hamilton, great-great-granddaughter-in-law of US Founding Father Alexander Hamilton. Their book, Destined to Be a Hamilton, (available on Amazon) shares Mary Anne's life stories and has over 70 images, 60 in full color, plus QR Codes linking to online features and resources. Also included are 90 little-known facts about Alexander Hamilton's contributions to America. Mary Anne will share a brief presentation (via Zoom) and will answer questions. Participants may enter names for a free book drawing and refreshments are available. For seating considerations, RSVPs are strongly suggested by calling: 253-838-8823 before Thursday, Oct. 5, 2023. Brookdale Foundation House is located at 32290 1st Avenue South, Federal Way, WA 98003