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Historian and firearms expert Ken Swanson will lead an all-day seminar on Historic Firearms of the American West on Saturday May 2 at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center near Baker City.

The event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Pre-registration is required with a fee of $25. Space is limited.

The seminar will include lectures on the technology and trends that shaped the manufacture, design, and use of weapons on the frontier. Myths and legends surrounding guns and their role in western culture will be examined.

As spring unfolds in Baker County, Crossroads Carnegie Art Center will welcome artwork in any medium for its open regional spring show.

All work is based on the theme of “Spring Awakenings: Garden-Inspired Art,” said Ginger Savage, Crossroads director.

The work voted best of show will receive a People’s Choice award of $50.

The Oregon Reads 2009 events continue this month with a book discussion at 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 24 at the Baker County Library, 2400 Resort St.

Library director Perry Stokes said copies of “Stubborn Twig,” the main selection of the Oregon Reads 2009 project, have been flying off the shelves at both the Baker County Library and Betty’s Books.