BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//sebbo.net//ical-generator//EN
NAME:LA County Library
X-WR-CALNAME:LA County Library
BEGIN:VEVENT
UID:86e4d94d-2f38-493d-b6d8-4e734814559a
SEQUENCE:0
DTSTAMP:20260814T194021Z
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T173000
SUMMARY:Identity\, Reinvention\, and Grief as Transformation
LOCATION:West Hollywood Library\nWest Hollywood Library
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=West Hollywood Library;X-A
 PPLE-RADIUS=10;X-TITLE=West Hollywood Library:geo:34.0816776,-118.384269
GEO:34.0816776;-118.384269
DESCRIPTION:Join award-winning author and grief expert Laing Rikkers in co
 nversation with grief educator\, speaker\, and storyteller Christine Koeni
 g for an intimate and affirming discussion for the LGBTQIA+ community and 
 allies. For adults..\nhttps://lacountylibrary.libnet.info/event/16241012
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p>Together\, they&rsquo\;ll explore how grie
 f can be a pathway to growth\, self-discovery\, and joy\, touching on iden
 tity shifts\, chosen family\, and the courage to evolve.</p>\n<p>Laing Rik
 kers is the author of <em>Morning Leaves: Cultivating a Life of Beauty\, M
 eaning\, and Joy</em> (Red Hen Press\, March 24\, 2026). A keynote speaker
 \, executive coach\, and trained grief counselor\, her work blends art\, n
 ature\, and reflective practice to help individuals transform loss into re
 silience and renewed purpose. Drawing from a career spanning leadership\, 
 organizational psychology\, and creative healing\, Laing leads workshops a
 nd conversations that invite people to reconnect with meaning\, creativity
 \, and community.</p>\n<p>Christine Koenig is a respected voice in convers
 ations around identity\, reinvention\, and personal growth. Known for her 
 thoughtful approach to storytelling and community dialogue\, Christine bri
 ngs a grounded\, compassionate perspective to discussions about transforma
 tion\, helping audiences explore how change shapes who we become. Her work
  centers on connection\, authenticity\, and creating spaces where people f
 eel seen and supported.</p>\n<p>Attendance is limited and advance registra
 tion is required. Please register every individual in your party. This wil
 l be used to save your spots in the program. We cannot guarantee availabil
 ity for any unregistered attendees.</p>\nhttps://lacountylibrary.libnet.in
 fo/event/16241012
URL;VALUE=URI:https://lacountylibrary.libnet.info/event/16241012
ATTACH:https://static.libnet.info/images/events/lacountylibrary/laing_rikk
 ers_program.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR