Book Signing “GO FIND—My Journey to Find the Lost and Myself”- by Susan Purvis Wednesday, February 6

Join Chaffee County Search and Rescue and the Greater Arkansas River Nature Association (GARNA) to welcome Colorado author and dog handler, Sue Purvis on Wednesday, February 6. The program begins at noon in at The Trailhead in Buena Vista.   Purvis will present her memoirs from experiences in Search and Rescue at this unique book signing and SAR event for her debut memoir, “GO FIND: MY Journey to Find the Lost–And Myself”.

During the lunch hour, Purvis will recap her book with a PowerPoint presentation and slideshow highlighting the trials of training her rescue dog, the challenges she faced in a male-dominated search and rescue community, and the joys and adventures she experienced as she pursued her certification in avalanche, water and wilderness recovery.  After the presentation, Purvis will be available for question and answer and book signing.

Following Purvis’ presentation, Chaffee County Search and Rescue’s Rebecca Hind will offer information on local search and rescue efforts.  Hind will explain the SAR mission, recap events of 2018 and inform participants on ways to get involved, volunteer and stay safe in the outdoors.  Information on Chaffee County Search and Rescue and how to purchase or renew a SAR card will also be available for participants.

The event will take place at The Trailhead and Simple Eatery, 402 E. Main St. in Buena Vista from noon until 2pm on February 6.  This program is free, open to the public and handicap accessible. To learn more about the program, please visit the GARNA website at https://garna.org/calendar/literary-and-sar-event/