Maderans set for Bergon return

Courtesy of Ramona Frances

Frank Bergon, far right, enjoys a toast with a group of Maderans who supplied him with memories, stories, or other informational details about the Valley.

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The stage has been set for Madera’s homegrown celebrity author, Frank Bergon, to meet old friends and talk about how he based his latest book, “Two-Buck Chuck & the Marlboro Man,” on profiles of Valley people he knew.

Bergon’s Valley book launch will take place on Wednesday, Aug. 14 at 6 p.m. at the Madera County Arts Council and Circle Gallery, 424 North Gateway Drive, Madera.

Refreshments and book signing will begin at 5 p.m.