Gainesville with my stuff, starting a new chapter in my life. And it has been a great ride. This town was a perfect fit and the opportunities just came my way. Publishing the Iguana since 1986 was not a planned effort beyond the initial mailed newsletters but here we are, printing 5,000 copies this issue.
Since 2012, I have been doing a Publisher’s Note, and I figured this was the time to compile them into a book, so that is the plan. Wednesday, Oct. 1, First Magnitude Brewery, 1220 SE Veitch St. (right off S. Main St.), will be the place for a book launch/celebration of this anniversary, starting at 6 pm.
The intent is obviously to have books there, but also, all those Iguana readers should just come to meet and greet each other. You are a broad family of diverse friends and neighbors, whether recently arrived or new to the paper, or longtime readers, and perhaps wonderful subscribers. This is community building, and we sure need it now! Come out, come out.
There will be pizza and salad provided … keeping it simple … and First Magnitude has all the beverages right there. We’ve arranged a nice sunset at 7:15pm and a waxing moon overhead. And doubtless there will be some music. Hope to see you.