Leave a Legacy of Love presentation "Rise to the Dream Across the Sea" will be shared as part of a Celebration of Life and Memorial Service for Juanita Ansotigue, who moved to her heavenly mansion on January 7, 2022 . The event will be held at the Northport Bible Church, 501 Center Ave. in Northport, …

Join in the celebration as this self-published book by first time authors Mary Anne Hamilton and Helena Reynolds is officially launched.  Greet the authors in person and via Zoom. Enjoy light refreshments. See a PowerPoint presentation, and enter to win a free book. Pre-registration is suggested but not required. To reserve a spot, call (253) …

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

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.

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.

The event was actually held on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 from 6:30 to 7:20 PM in the Paramount Theatre's Ernestine Anderson Room. It, however, was by invitation only so it was not posted in advance. But to include it on this calendar, it is now a flashback.  The event included a PowerPoint description of how …

This Zoom event was hosted by award-winning broadcaster, author, and international speaker Dorothy Wilhelm. It was recorded on Monday, November 3, 2025 but is available online on YouTube for viewing. A brief outline of the book Destined to Be a Hamilton was presented, including how the project came to be.

Exclusive Book Club of Federal Way presentation

Exclusive Federal Way Book Club Presetation

Federal Way Book club