Name: Bay Area Travel Meet & Greet, 22 October 2025, 06:00 PM
Start: 2025-10-23T01:00:00.000Z
Location: Bartavelle Cafe

***Join us for an info session on our Feb 2026 Mexico City trip to see the monarch migration—plus light book chat on Flight Behavior. Snacks, drinks, and travel camaraderie included!***

***This event is open to Explorers aged 21+***

**About the Event**
Get ready for an unforgettable literary adventure! This gathering will be an **info session** for our [February 2026 trip to Mexico City](https://www.fairtravelco.com/shop/p/monarch-migration-mexico-city), where we’ll experience the awe-inspiring monarch butterfly migration—plus all the charms of Mexico City—in person.

We’ll share **key trip details**—from itinerary highlights to travel tips—and answer your questions. We’ll also spend a little time chatting about *Flight Behavior* by Barbara Kingsolver, one of the novels that inspired this journey. But don’t worry—you’re welcome to join us even if you haven’t read (or started) the book.

As with all our book club meetings, **snacks and beverages are included**—plus the chance to meet fellow travelers who might just become your new favorite travel companions.

**Details:**

* Free for all!

**Your ticket includes:**

* discussion with our travel planning partner, [Fair Travel Co,](https://www.fairtravelco.com/) about all the trip details
* interactive, facilitated book discussion
* red, white, or non-alcoholic wine
* a yummy snack

**Why This Book?**
Set in rural Appalachia, *Flight Behavior* weaves science and storytelling into a gripping tale of personal and environmental change—perfect inspiration as we prepare to explore the real-life wonder of monarchs in flight.

Three ways to get the book while supporting [Book Society](https://www.booksociety.social/):

* **In-Store:** Pick up a copy the next time you visit us.
* **[Bookshop.org](Bookshop.org):** Order online and have it shipped to you.
* **[Libro.fm](Libro.fm):** A great option for audiobook lovers!

Come for the butterflies, stay for the books, and **meet the community who might just become your next travel buddies.**

Please be sure to peruse our event sponsor's [event policy](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1cyMQy8lWr4ZTLcBr-mO9NAHA9Phk0UM5M-qv9dlWLz4/edit?usp=sharing).

Ethical Explorers: Bay Area Travel Collective

Mary Cate

Leaf (he/him)

Traveling Book Club: Info Session for Mexico City Trip

Book Society

**Join us** for an **Oktoberfest Brewery Crawl in the East Bay!** Get ready to sample some of the **Bay Area's best local brews** while enjoying the festive atmosphere. This in-person event is perfect for beer enthusiasts looking to discover **new seasonal flavors** and **have a great time with fellow travel enthusiasts**. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to celebrate Oktoberfest in style!

Visit two local breweries **(Wondrous Brewing Co. & Tenma Beer Project)**, pouring freshly released seasonal lagers:

* Oktoberfest
* Märzen
* Festbier
* Helles

Bonus: You can snag a **[limited-edition Oktoberfest T-shirt](https://www.fairtravelco.com/shop/p/oktoberfest-t-shirt)**, hand-designed by Bay Area artist.

Oktoberfest is here—Get ready to clink, sip, repeat!

***This event is free****\*\* thanks to [Fair Travel Co. If you can't make it they are also hosting public walking tours on the following dates](https://www.fairtravelco.com/shop/p/oktoberfest-brewery-crawl):\*\**

* **Oakland:** Sept. 28 and Oct. 11
* **Berkeley**: Sept. 14, Sept. 20, Oct. 4 and Oct. 9
* **Alameda**: Sept. 21, Oct. 2 and Oct. 5

Oktoberfest Brewery Crawl

Wondrous Brewing Company

Let's chat! We're hosting a low-key event to get to know you all a little better. During our Meet & Greet, we'll discuss things like how often we should meet and where, and how to get involved with the Tuesday workshops.

Plus, MC is putting together some fun travel-inspired raffle prizes! See you soon!

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KRISTIN ALDERISIO

Gregory Wilcox

Bay Area Travel Meet & Greet, 22 October 2025, 06:00 PM

Bartavelle Cafe

Fair Travel Co.

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