Celebration hosted at Historic Villa Idalia in Port Hope

Celebrate Manja Horner’s Bestselling Book Launch

Pass the Torch: A Rallying Call to Rescue the Future of Trades

What to Expect

Celebrate an evening with trades professionals, friends and supporters of Manja Horner’s Bestselling Book Launch of Pass the Torch: A Rallying Call To Rescue the Future of Trades.

General Admission includes full entry to the celebration with food, beverages, music, guest speakers, book readings, a goody bag and other surprises. VIP Admission (Book Included) includes everything in General Admission PLUS a signed hardcover copy of Pass the Torch.

Network with friends, community members, company owners, municipal and provincial legislators, union leaders, clients and trainers within the skilled trades.

Discuss important topics surrounding apprenticeships, retirements and passing the torch in the trades.

Reserve Your Party Access

July 3, 2026 | 7:00 - 9:30 pm

Villa Idalia, Port Hope

VIP Launch Party Admission
$50.00

VIP Admission (Book Included)

  • Includes a signed hardcover copy of Pass the Torch

  • Food & beverages

  • Music, guest speakers, book readings

  • Event goody bag and other surprises.

Network with community members, trades company owners, municipal and provincial legislators, union leaders, clients and trainers within the skilled trades.

General Launch Party Admission
$20.00

General Admission

  • Full event access & networking

  • Food and Beverage ticket

  • Music, guest speakers and book readings

  • Event goody bag and surprises

Network with community members, trades company owners, municipal and provincial legislators, union leaders, clients and trainers within the skilled trades.

Celebrate Manja’s journey from concept to late night inspiration and early morning writing…

…to Amazon #1 Bestseller

A movement that is already impacting in the trades community