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The Student Community Interaction committee hosted its eighth annual Welcome Back Students BARBECUE on Sunday after- noon. Within minutes of firing up the barbecue. students began arriving at the event"We love it," said Ron Foell, a resident of Albert Street. The Iong-time resident of the neighbourhood said the event has helped improve relationships with students in the area Welcome back TIM MUIPNY 'HOTO This Saturday, the Waterloo Public Library will host the launch of Seeker of Stars by award-winning Water- loo author Susan Fish. Told in the first person, with memorable charac- ters. striking poetic images and universal themes, Seeker of Stars offers a fresh retelling of the story of Magi. The novel invites readers to a new perspective and passion for our own spiritual journeys. Fish was born in Windsor. raised in Mississauga and has lived in Waterloo for the past 12 years- She writes a regular column for the Mennonite-Brethren Herald and is a regular contributor to the Kitchener- Waterloo Record and Christian Current. She is a mem- ber of World Guild and has worked as a freelance writer and editor for over a decade. Her fiction and poetry have been recognized locally and internation- ally Advance reviews for Seeker of Stars have called the book "exquisitely written". "destined to become a clas- sic" and "fascinating, timely and challenging". The book Iaundi1 will be held at thi, WPL's main branch on Albert Street from 2 to 4:30 p.m. - The launch will include a reading by Fish, refresh- ments and an opportunity to purchase copies and have them signed by the author. _ _ _ The event is mien to everyone and there is no charge. - Far more information. contact Sandi Hall at the library at 8861310 ext. 157. WPL set to launch local author's latest novel