WJ Niederkorn Library to Host Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Dog & Children's Author Barbara Techel

WHEN:  Thursday, June 23rd, 2011

WHERE:  WJ Niederkorn Library, 316 West Grand Avenue, Port Washington, WI

TIME:  1:30pm

WHAT:  Frankie was diagnosed with Intervertebral Disc Disease in 2006 after rupturing a disk in her back which caused paralysis. Hear her inspirational story of triumph and living life to the fullest in her doggie wheelchair. Interactive with participants helping demonstrate how Frankie gets out of her wheelchair and helping to do exercises with Frankie's back legs. Many giggles with slide presentation of fun photos of Frankie. Come meet the little dog dubbed as the "Ambassador of Inspiration" and star of her own award winning book series.  Half hour presentation will be followed by Q & A.  

Books will be avaialble for sale after presentation.

We hope to see you there!

Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Dog Upcoming Appearances

I'm off to a great start this fall sharing my message to be positive, make a difference, and keep on rolling despite obstacles!  I'd love to visit your library, school, or organization in person (depending on location) or we can visit via Skype too.... with a little help from my author mom, Barbara Techel (a.k.a taxi driver).  Id love to hear from you!  Be sure to watch our calendar page on our website for updates to added appearances!

Frankie the Walk 'N Roll Dog Upcoming Fall Season Appearances

*Monday, Sept. 13th: Portal Industries, serving adult citizens with disabilities, Grafton, WI, 5:30pm
*Saturday, Sept. 18th: Woodhaven Animal Health Clinic, Open House Health and Wellness event, Plover, WI, 10:00am-2:00pm
*Wednesday, Sept. 22nd:  My author mom, Barbara Techel will be on The Passions and Possbilities Radio Show talking about how animals with disabilities are her passion (I am her inspiration!).
*Saturday, Sept. 25th:  Alzheimer's Memory Walk, Kohler, WI
*Thursday, Sept. 30th:  Rainbow Diamond (Dachshund Rescue) Live Stream show
*Saturday, October 9th: Book signing and talk at LaDeDa Books and Beans, Maintowoc, WI 10:30am
*Monday, October 11th: Poynette Library presentation, Poynette, WI, 4:30pm
*Friday, October 15th: Reception and book signing at Sheboygan Children's Book Festival, Mead Public Library, Sheboygan, WI 6:30pm-8:30pm
*Wednesday, Oct. 20th: Presentation for Women's Auxiliary at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Sheboygan Falls, WI, 1:30pm
*Saturday, November 6th: Key note speaker for "Celebration of Pets" banquet and fundraiser for Rudy's Fund to help bring Humane Welfare Animal programs to Sheboygan County, Breaking Bread Banquet Hall, Sheboygan, WI, 6:00pm-10:00pm
*Thursday, November 11th: Waunakee Public Library presentation, Waunakee, WI, 3:00pm
*Thursday, December 9th: Presentation at Longfellow Elementary School