You are invited to Margaret Atwood's 72nd birthday party on Nov. 17!  The Canadian writer has been celebrating her birthday in Sudbury since 2008. For about four years previous, some of her fans at Laurentian University had been holding a birthday event as a tribute dinner without the writer present. Atwood finally accepted an invitation to attend. She had such a good time, she's come back every year since.

Her birthday will be celebrated with a dinner and performance in the auditorium of the Willett Green Miller Centre on campus. Tickets are available from Laurentian U Ticket Hotline (705-673-6577), in person at the Reception Desk on the ground floor of the Parker Building, The Old Rock Roastery in downtown Sudbury, and Chapters on The Kingsway. Ticket price is $60 for adults, $25 for students.

A Laurentian University scholarship in Margaret Atwood’s name will be created with funds raised. For more information, contact Susan Glover (705 675 1151 x 4370) or Shannon Henge (705 522 0429). I am told this is an event to not be missed.