Sierra Writers

Happy New Year and welcome to our new members.

Our Next Meeting
Sierra Writers is pleased to welcome Lily Nova and Iven Lourie for a joint presentation on putting together a book for publication.  Lily, with the help of Iven, published Interrupted Lives, Four Women’s Stories of Internment during WWII in the Philippines, for the 50^th Anniversary Reunion of the Liberation. They will speak on Wednesday, January 12 at the Madelyn Helling Library Community Room, 980 Helling Way in Nevada City.  The general meeting begins at 6:30 p.m., and is open to all.

Iven Lourie worked as Poetry Editor at Chicago Review in the 1960’s, and he has pursued editing, writing, and performance art since. He participated in demonstrations and readings against the Vietnam War during the ‘60’s and ‘70’s. After completing his MFA at U. of Arizona (1978), where he studied with poets Richard Shelton and Peter Wild, he moved to Northern California where he works as Editor for Gateways Books and Artemis Books, teaches composition and literature at Sierra Community College, and leads the Café Writers critique group. He has been married twice and has two daughters. He plays guitar and fiddle for fun, and audiences agree that his music shows more sincerity and heart than skill or talent.

Publications : Poetry (Chicago) Magazine, Quixote, Tottel’s, 100 Posters, New : Canadian and American Poetry, Hanging Loose Magazine, The Spirit That Moves Us, Louisville Review, Wings Magazine, Midstream, and so on—poems and articles published in Joyous Childbirth (And/Or Press), Sacramento News & Review, Sierra Heritage Magazine, Nevada County Poetry Series anthologies—poetry collections: Miro’s Dream, Gateways Books, 1988; incl. in Yuba Flows (Hip Pocket Press, 2007) ; SHORTS (chapbook, Rattlesnake Press, 2009)

Lily Nova worked as a fashion designer in New York City for many years before moving to California. She is a vital part of the Grass Valley Graphics Group along with the other talented participating artists. Her works include colorful still-lifes and landscapes in acrylic, pastel and watercolor, abstract compositions in different media as well as large wall hangings and textile creations. Her background in fashion was a prelude to her fascination and love for painting and writing.

Lily has always been interested in writing. After retiring from her fashion career and moving to the Gold Country, she began taking writing classes from Donna Hanelin and continued her journaling activities. She got the idea of writing a book on women in World War II when her Mother was making notes about her own career overseas with the Red Cross after the war. Lily began to spread the word locally that she wanted to interview women in different activities during the war. She did many very interesting interviews over the next few years, but the ones that stood out were the stories from those who were incarcerated in Manila just after Pearl Harbor.

With the help of Iven Lourie, she put a book together and published it in time to bring it to the 50^th Anniversary Reunion of the Liberation calling it Interrupted Lives, Four Women’s Stories of Internment during WWII in the Philippines.

Sierra Writers Meetings

January Meeting
(See description Above)
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Madelyn Helling Library Community Room
980 Helling Way, Nevada City

February Meeting
Paul Minicucci of NCTV
February 9, 2011
Madelyn Helling Library Community Room
980 Helling Way, Nevada City

March Meeting
Jennifer Dewey – Author, illustrator of many books for young adults, including Antarctic Journal: Four Months at the Bottom of the World
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
Madelyn Helling Library Community Room
980 Helling Way, Nevada City

News for Members of Sierra Writers

Sierra Writers is pleased to announce the Sands Hall Writers’ Workshop on January 8. Both sessions are full.  Thank you Sands; this means a great deal to Sierra Writers.
The new directories will be coming out in January so if you need to update your info, such as name, address, email, phone or genre, contact  Shirley Zeff, Membership Coordinator scookuie@aol.com

A number of Sierra Writers members have expressed interest in starting a poetry group. Susan Conlon, our new publicity person, has volunteered to get the ball rolling on this. If you are interested in this, contact lucindaporter@yahoo.com

Get involved. Sierra Writers is looking for help with the website, special events and whatever interests you. If you are interested in helping, contact Babette Donaldson babettedonaldson@sbcglobal.net or Lucinda Porter lucindaporter@yahoo.com

The Sierra Writers website is constantly changing. Members may have their own web pages, which they may use in a variety of ways. Members may use their page to introduce themselves, to link users to information on how to purchase their books, or to link back to their own website. To add your info, contact Lucinda Porter -  lucindaporter@yahoo.com Check it out at www.sierrawrters.org

A new feature of the Sierra Writers website is a page listing links to our members’ blogs. Check to see if yours is listed. If it isn’t, send a link to lucindaporter@yahoo.com.

Critique groups are open to members of Sierra Writers For information about the fiction critique group, contact Ron Cherry (530) 478-5616; romuluswolf@comcast.net
For information about the nonfiction critique group, contact Jan Westmore (530) 265-0718; jwestmore@sbcglobal.net

Sierra Writers members may use this newsletter to promote their book, classes, or other workshops. Send information to lucindaporter@yahoo.com

Do you know that you can locate other writers and meeting opportunities by visiting MeetUp? Check out www.meetup.com

Hope to see you at our next meeting.

Calendar of Events

Gold Country Seniors Alive
Capturing Your Story
Three Fee Introductory Classes
Tuesday, Jan 4, 10-11:30 Bret Harte
Thursday, Feb 3, 3:30-5 Hilltop Commons
Monday Feb 28, 3-4:30 Quail Ridge
All session open to the public.

Mary Volmer Writing and Reading Workshop
Saturday, January 8
The Center for the Arts – OFF CENTER STAGE
11:00AM to 12:30PM Reading (free)
2:00PM-3:30PM Workshop ($18 member / $20 non-member)
Limit to 30 participants
314 West Main St., Grass Valley, California 530 274 8384

Winter Workshops with Sandra Rockman
Co-sponsored by Miners Foundry Cultural Center
Acting $120
8 TUESDAYS January 11 – March 1, 2011
Location TBA

Improv $120
8 MONDAYS January 10 – February 28, 2011
Location TBA

Playwriting: The Artful Dialogue $120
8 WEDNESDAYS January 12 – March 2, 2010
Location TBA

Sandra Rockman has been involved with the local theater scene since 1978. She is an actress, playwright and has directed more than 25 productions.  Her plays have been produced in San Francisco, Dallas, Sacramento and Nevada City. She is a member of Dramatists Guild.  Class size will be limited.

For information about this or acting workshops, as well as private consults for all writing and/or theatrical projects, please call 530-265-6514 or email sandrarockman@sbcglobal.net.

Women’s Writing Salon
Saturday, January 29, 2011
4:00 – 6:00 PM
Sierra Mountain Coffee Roasters
11671 Maltman Drive, Suite 3, Grass Valley
477-5282

Speak It Here Poetry Series
The first Wednesday of every month (Call to confirm)
Copper Top Lounge in Downtown Grass Valley
For more information, call Jean Varda 210-6010

Members of Sierra Writers and organizations that serve the writing community of Nevada County may submit announcements to upcoming event. Send information to lucindaporter@yahoo.com

Sierra Writers’ Board Members
Babette Donaldson, President babettedonaldson@sbcglobal.net
Carol York, Hospitality carol-york@sbcglobal.net
Chuck Jaffee, Young Writers Contest jaffee@startlets.com
Claudine Chalmers, Program Coordinator claudecameron@yahoo.com
Susan Conlon, Publicity sturnercon@sbcglobal.net
Lucinda Porter, Newsletter and Webmaster lucindaporter@yahoo.com
Marty Austin, Treasurer homebookkeeper@yahoo.com
Shirley Zeff, Membership Coordinator scookuie@aol.com

Sierra Writers Holiday Party
Sunday, December 12, 2010     5 – 8 PM

Hosted by the Rector Family
449 Washington Street, Nevada City

All members plus their guests are invited.
Don’t forget to RSVP to Babette at babettedonaldson@sbcglobal.net

S.W. provides the main course, non-alcoholic beverages, plates, etc.
Guests are asked to bring other beverages of choice and a buffet food item based on last names.

* A – C      Appetizers or Finger Foods
* D – H     Vegetables or Other Main Dishes
* I – M      Salads
* N – Z      Desserts or Sweets

Hope to see you there!
Babette Donaldson Rector
babettedonaldson@sbcglobal.net

Sierra Writers Calendar

December Meeting
Our December meeting is our annual members-only party.
Members and their guest are welcome.We will not be hosting our monthly speaker at the library.

January Meeting
TBA
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Madelyn Helling Library Community Room
980 Helling Way, Nevada City

From the Editor

Sierra Writers is pleased to announce the Sands Hall Writers’ Workshop on January 8. There is only 1 slot left and it is for the afternoon session. For more information, see http://sierrawriters.org/events

Writers Workshop with Sands Hall – Fiction and Nonfiction

Sierra Writers presents a writers workshop led by Sands Hall, author of Tools of the Writer’s Craft, and of the novel, Catching Heaven, a Random House Reader’s Circle selection and a Willa Award Finalist, Best Contemporary Fiction.

Workshop Details:
Date:     Saturday, January 8, 2011
Time:     Two identical workshops #1 8:30 – 12:30; #2 1:30 – 5:30 PM (One workshop per person)
Place:     Eskaton Village, Grass Valley
Workshop Title: To be announced (Open and suitable for fiction and nonfiction writers)
Limit:     12 participants for each workshop – Initially open only to members of Sierra Writers; Open to the public Dec. 1
Cost:     Special offer to members of Sierra Writers – Now through Dec. 1- $35
Dec. 1 – $40 for Sierra Writers members; $50 for non-members
Watch www.sierrawriters.org for updates

This will fill up quickly and is open to the first 24 members who register and are current on their Sierra Writers dues.
Send checks to:
Sierra Writers
PO Box 1595
Grass Valley, CA 95945
*Indicate on the checks that this is the Sands Hall workshop. Be sure you include current contact information with email. You will receive email confirmation and updates.

SANDS HALL is a graduate of the Iowa Writers Workshop and holds a second MFA in Theatre Arts; her experience as director, actor, and playwright gives her a unique perspective on the writing process. She is currently Visiting Assistant Professor of Creative Writing Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In addition, she facilitates private workshops, is on the staff of the Community of Writers at Squaw Valley, and has taught for the last nineteen years for the Iowa Summer Writing Festival. Her work with the University of California, Davis, Extension Programs earned her an Excellence in Teaching and Outstanding Service Award. She is the author of a book of writing essays and exercises, Tools of the Writer’s Craft, and of the novel, Catching Heaven, a Random House Reader’s Circle selection and a Willa Award Finalist, Best Contemporary Fiction. Recent stories and nonfiction have been published by Iowa Review, Green Mountains Review, and Tahoe Quarterly.

News for Members of Sierra Writers

A number of Sierra Writers members have expressed interest in starting a poetry group. Susan Conlon, our new publicity person, has volunteered to get the ball rolling on this. If you are interested in this, contact lucindaporter@yahoo.com

Get involved. Sierra Writers is looking for help with publicity the website, newsletter, and special events. If you are interested in helping, contact Babette Donaldson babettedonaldson@sbcglobal.net or Lucinda Porter lucindaporter@yahoo.com

Dues Reminders: If you have not paid your dues,  mail a check for $25 to Sierra Writers, P. O. Box 1595, Grass Valley, CA 95945
This year we offer a student rate of $10 for students in high school or college. Questions can be directed to Shirley Zeff, Membership Coordinator scookuie@aol.com

The Sierra Writers website is constantly changing. Members may have their own web pages, which they may use in a variety of ways. Members may use their page to introduce themselves, to link users to information on how to purchase their books, or to link back to their own website. Check it out at www.sierrawrters.org

A new feature of the Sierra Writers website is a page listing links to our members’ blogs. Check to see if yours is listed. If it isn’t, send a link to lucindaporter@yahoo.com.

Critique groups are open to members of Sierra Writers For information about the fiction critique group, contact Ron Cherry (530) 478-5616; romuluswolf@comcast.net
For information about the nonfiction critique group, contact Jan Westmore (530) 265-0718; jwestmore@sbcglobal.net

Sierra Writers members may use this newsletter to promote their book, classes, or other workshops. Send information to lucindaporter@yahoo.com

Hope to see you at our next meeting.

Calendar of Events

Miners Foundry Presents Readers Theatre
When: December 5, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. (doors at 3:30 p.m.)
Where: Miners Foundry Cultural Center, 325 Spring Street, Nevada City , California 95959 530 265 5040
Why: A way to support local arts and this wonderful venue for artists, speakers, musicians and cultural events.  (There is a ticket fee of $10 to raise money for the Miners’ Foundry our fabulous local, historical venue.)

Readers: David Iorns, Bruce Kelly, Elizabeth Appell, Betsy Graziani Fasbinder
Stories:
The Kugelmass Episode – Woody Allen
The Greatest Man in the World – James Thurber
Unexpected Turnings – Elizabeth Appell
MFCB & Who Will This be to Me – Betsy Graziani Fasbinder
Author Event: Diane Dean-Epps
Saturday, December 11 from 2:00 to 3:30pm
Sierra Mountain Coffee Roasters and Tomes
671 Maltman Dr, Suite 2, Grass Valley
Comedienne and mom, Diane Dean-Epps pokes fun at baby boomers and generation y-me?! In her new humor book, I’ll Always Be There for You…Unless I’m Somewhere Else?!
Speak It Here Poetry Series
The first Wednesday of every month (Call to confirm)
Copper Top Lounge in Downtown Grass Valley
For more information, call Jean Varda 210-6010

Members of Sierra Writers and organizations that serve the writing community of Nevada County may submit announcements to upcoming event. Send information to lucindaporter@yahoo.com

Sierra Writers’ Board Members
Babette Donaldson, President babettedonaldson@sbcglobal.net
Carol York, Hospitality carol-york@sbcglobal.net
Chuck Jaffee, Young Writers Contest jaffee@startlets.com
Claudine Chalmers, Program Coordinator claudecameron@yahoo.com
Susan Conlon, Publicity sturnercon@sbcglobal.net
Lucinda Porter, Newsletter and Webmaster lucindaporter@yahoo.com
Marty Austin, Treasurer homebookkeeper@yahoo.com
Shirley Zeff, Membership Coordinator scookuie@aol.com

PO Box 1595
Grass Valley, CA 95945
www.sierrawriters.org

The President’s Corner

October’s Open Read
Our twice-a-year Open Reads continue to amaze me. It may surprise some members to realize that most of our members join SW as a result of their experience on these nights. I’ve been on the organizing end, arriving at the library to set up the chairs and tables, wondering if anyone else will come. Sometimes we’ve had 4 stories, other times 12. For some, it is the first time they’ve shared their work with anyone else. Most of us seldom hear our work read and are thrilled and challenged by the experience. Although it is not about the “quality” of the work that is offered for critique, I have to say that these open reads affirm that we have many extremely talented writers in the community. And I hope that one of the ways in which we can best serve both our members and non-member authors is to give constructive criticism and encourage their passion for their work. I’m proud to say that Open Reads are one of the things we seem to do very well.

Thank You, Eunice
One other aspect of service is the volunteer board that maintains both our membership and our program. Each of the roles is critical to Sierra Writers, but one in particular is our Publicity Chair. The listings we are able to have with The Union, KVMR, KNCO and Yuba Net News are all vitally important. This job has been done very professionally by Eunice Banks for the last two years. The good news is that she is spending full time with the release of her new book, The Trouble With Tom. The sad news for SW is that we are losing her expertise. But she has prepared detailed notes for the next person to fill her shoes. Practicing the tools of journalism and PR are good for all writers. And SW would very much like to have the input of a new member of our board.

If you are interested in volunteering, please contact me:  babettedonaldson@sbcglobal.net

December Meeting
Our December “Meeting” is our annual members only party. We will not be hosting our monthly speaker at the library.

From the Editor

Sierra Writers is pleased to announce the Sands Hall Writers’ Workshop on January 8. Although the workshop has reached the maximum number of participants, don’t despair. Sands has generously offered to conduct a second workshop. If you sent in your check, we will contact you. The first 12 participants will have priority over choosing their preferred time slot. Please be patient while we work out the details.
Our next meeting will be useful to all members of Sierra Writers. Jan Fishler will speak on Marketing and Public Relations Tips for Authors. She is a good speaker and has direct experience with promotion after the recent publication of her book, Searching for Jane, Finding Myself.

A number of Sierra Writers members have expressed interest in starting a poetry group. If you are interested in this, please send me an email lucindaporter@yahoo.com and I will try to help you get started.

Hope to see you at our next meeting.

Sierra Writers: Jan Fishler speaking on Marketing and Public Relations Tips for Authors
Wednesday, November 10, 6:30PM
Madelyn Helling Library Community Room
980 Helling Way, Nevada City
Open to the Public
Jan Fishler is the producer of the DVD writing series, The Path to Publication, distributed by Films for the Humanities and Sciences, and the co-author of a series of articles on Post Traumatic Stress Disorder published by Vietnow Magazine, available online at www.vietnow.com. Recently, she completed a memoir about being adopted, Searching for Jane, Finding Myself, which is available on Amazon and on her blog, http://searchingforjane.com For twenty years, Jan was a corporate scriptwriter and video producer, as well as a marketing and public relations consultant.

News for Members of Sierra Writers

“You learn to write by writing.” William Zinsser, On Writing Well

Writers Workshop with Sands Hall

Sierra Writers presents a writers workshop led by Sands Hall, author of Tools of the Writer’s Craft, and of the novel, Catching Heaven, a Random House Reader’s Circle selection and a Willa Award Finalist, Best Contemporary Fiction.

Workshop Details:
Date:     Saturday, January 8, 2011
Time:     12:30 – 4:30 PM (Subject to change based on enrollment)
Place:     To be announced (Grass Valley/ Nevada City location)
Workshop Title: To be announced (Open and suitable for fiction and nonfiction writers)
Limit:     12 participants – Initially open only to members of Sierra Writers until November 15, 2010; open to the public on November
Cost:     Special offer to members of Sierra Writers – Now through Nov. 14 – $35
Nov. 15 – $40 for Sierra Writers members; $50 for non-members
Watch www.sierrawriters.org for updates

This will fill up quickly and is open to the first 12 members who register and are current on their Sierra Writers dues.
Bring checks* to Sierra Writers meeting or mail them to:
Sierra Writers
PO Box 1595
Grass Valley, CA 95945
*Indicate on the checks that this is the Sands Hall workshop. Be sure you include current contact information with email. You will receive email confirmation and updates.

SANDS HALL is a graduate of the Iowa Writers Workshop and holds a second MFA in Theatre Arts; her experience as director, actor, and playwright gives her a unique perspective on the writing process. She is currently Visiting Assistant Professor of Creative Writing Franklin & Marshall College in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. In addition, she facilitates private workshops, is on the staff of the Community of Writers at Squaw Valley, and has taught for the last nineteen years for the Iowa Summer Writing Festival. Her work with the University of California, Davis, Extension Programs earned her an Excellence in Teaching and Outstanding Service Award. She is the author of a book of writing essays and exercises, Tools of the Writer’s Craft, and of the novel, Catching Heaven, a Random House Reader’s Circle selection and a Willa Award Finalist, Best Contemporary Fiction. Recent stories and nonfiction have been published by Iowa Review, Green Mountains Review, and Tahoe Quarterly.

Get involved. Sierra Writers is looking for help with publicity the website, newsletter, and special events. If you are interested in helping, contact Babette Donaldson babettedonaldson@sbcglobal.net or Lucinda Porter lucindaporter@yahoo.com

Dues Reminders: If you have not paid your dues, bring a $25 check to the next meeting or mail it to Sierra Writers, P. O. Box 1595, Grass Valley, CA 95945
This year we offer a student rate of $10 for students in high school or college. Questions can be directed to Shirley Zeff, Membership Coordinator scookuie@aol.com

The Sierra Writers website is constantly changing. Members may have their own web pages, which they may use in a variety of ways. Members may use their page to introduce themselves, to link users to information on how to purchase their books, or to link back to their own website. Check it out at www.sierrawrters.org

A new feature of the Sierra Writers website is a page listing links to our members’ blogs. Check to see if yours is listed. If it isn’t, send a link to lucindaporter@yahoo.com.

Thank you Staples Office Supplies for generously supporting Sierra Writers by donating two gift cards.

Critique groups are open to members of Sierra Writers For information about the fiction critique group, contact Ron Cherry (530) 478-5616; romuluswolf@comcast.net
For information about the nonfiction critique group, contact Jan Westmore (530) 265-0718; jwestmore@sbcglobal.net

Sierra Writers members may use this newsletter to promote their book, classes, or other workshops. Send information to lucindaporter@yahoo.com

Calendar of Events

Sierra Writers: Jan Fishler speaking on Marketing and Public Relations Tips for Authors
Wednesday, November 10, 6:30PM
Madelyn Helling Library Community Room
980 Helling Way, Nevada City

Speak It Here Poetry Series
The first Wednesday of every month
Copper Top Lounge in Downtown Grass Valley
For more information, call Jean Varda 210-6010

December: Sierra Writers Holiday Party
No monthly meeting at the library
Details will be announced
Open to Members and “a date” (spouses, significant others, partners, or whomever you want to accompany you to this event.)

Members of Sierra Writers and organizations that serve the writing community of Nevada County may submit announcements to upcoming event. Send information to lucindaporter@yahoo.com

The President’s Corner

Dear Writers,
We’ve been quiet for two months now. But it’s time to begin our new 2010-2011 program year.

Each SW season brings some new faces to our board and usually, a few swaps in our roles as your board. It is my pleasure to present this year’s line-up, all of us hoping to see you at many of our monthly and special events.

Shirley Zeff – Membership Coordinator
Eunice Banks – Publicity
Claudine Chalmers – Program Coordinator
Carol York – Hospitality
Chuck Jaffee – Young Writers Contest
Marty Austin – Treasurer
Lucinda Porter – Newsletter and Webmaster
Babette Donaldson – President

The Board, representing the membership, elected to honor Phylis Wardy with a Lifetime Membership in appreciation for her many years of service both as a board member in many capacities and as the creator of our Young Writer Award Program.

We have some new features this year, beginning with our September program and new creative work on our Website and Newsletter.

I hope to see you at many of our meetings and events.
Welcome Back!
Babette Donaldson

Our Next Meeting
Our first meeting will be September 8 at 6:30 at the Madelyn Helling Library Community room. We will kick off the year with something a bit different; our theme is Welcome Back from Summer. We will introduce our new board members and talk about our future together as an organization and as writers. There will be refreshments and writing exercises, so bring paper, pen, and your writer’s mind. We will network and find ways to support each other’s craft.

Free raffle tickets will be given to all members of Sierra Writers who attend the meeting and have paid their dues. Friends and family are welcome and anyone who joins Sierra Writers before the raffle will be eligible for prizes.

News for Members of Sierra Writers
We have some excellent speakers lined up for 2010-2011. Watch for announcements about some exciting offers.
Dues are due on Sept 1. Bring your check to the next meeting (Sept or mail to Sierra Writers, P. O. Box 1595, Grass Valley, CA 95945
This year we offer a student rate of $10 for students in high school or college.

Sierra Writers Members may use this newsletter to promote their book, classes, or other workshops. Send information to lucindaporter@yahoo.com

The Sierra Writers website is constantly changing. Members may have their own web pages, which they may use in a variety of ways. Members may use their page to introduce themselves, to link users to information on how to purchase their books, or to link back to their own website. Check it out at www.sierrawrters.org

Critique groups are open to members of Sierra Writers
For information about the fiction critique group,
contact Ron Cherry (530) 478-5616; romuluswolf@comcast.net
For information about the nonfiction critique group,
contact Jan Westmore (530) 265-0718; jwestmore@sbcglobal.net

Sierra Writers is sad to announce the death of Duane Newcomb, an honorary lifetime member of Sierra Writers. Our condolences to his wife Karen and their family.

Calendar of Events
Sierra Writers
Wednesday, September 8, 6:30PM
Madelyn Helling Library Community Room
980 Helling Way, Nevada City
Welcome Back from Summer – General meeting to discuss upcoming changes, introduce our board members. There will be a writing exercise, free raffle for current members, refreshments, and more…

Friends of the Nevada County Libraries Author Night
Francisco L. Lovato, author of Survivor, a biography of his father, Frank Lovato survivor of the WWII Bataan Death March
Thursday, September 9, 7:00PM
Madelyn Helling Library Community Room
980 Helling Way, Nevada City
For more information, call 265-1407
friendsofthenevadacountylibraries.org

Women’s Writing Salon
Saturday, September 11, 4:00PM
Sierra Mountain Coffee Roasters
11671 Maltman Drive, Suite 3, Grass Valley
477-5282

Walk-a-Mile for Literacy
Saturday, September 18, 9:30AM
Fundraising event for the Nevada County Library literary service
For more information, call Linnea at 470-2677 or Alan at 470-2772
www.myreadup.com

Barry Lopez: Nature Writer and National Book Award finalist
The Center for the Arts presents two events:
Friday, October 8, 8:00PM Reading, Commentary, and Book Signing
Saturday, October 9 10:00AM 90 minute writing workshop with Q & A
For more information, call 274-8384 www.thecenterforthearts.org
www.barrylopez.com

Speak It Here Poetry Series
The first Wednesday of every month
Copper Top Lounge in Downtown Grass Valley
For more information, call Jean Varda 210-6010

Sierra Writers
Wednesday, October 13, 6:30PM
Madelyn Helling Library Community Room
980 Helling Way, Nevada City
Annual Autumn Open Read

Members of Sierra Writers and organizations that serve the writing community of Nevada County may submit announcements to upcoming event. Send information to lucindaporter@yahoo.com

Sierra Writers will kick-off the fall season with the theme, Welcome Back from Summer. The celebratory meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 8 beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the Community Room at the Madelyn Helling Library in Nevada City.

Sierra Writers’ new board members will be introduced. There will be a writing exercise and members will relate their summer writing adventures. A discussion will follow on the future of the organization and our plans to continue supporting writers in all phases of their writing careers, as Sierra Writers has done since 1982.

Free raffle tickets will be given to all members of Sierra Writers who attend the meeting and have paid their dues. Friends and family are welcome and anyone who joins Sierra Writers before the raffle will be eligible for prizes.  Refreshments provided.
Bring paper, pen and your writers mind. Let’s network and support each other’s craft.