Want to get involved with the Royal City Literary Arts Society? Curious what it's all about?
The group is holding a membership drive on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 1 to 4 p.m.
The special event is being held at the Heritage Grill, 447 Columbia St., and will feature readings by Margaret Thompson, Carol Sokoloff and Richard Olafson. It's hosted by Candice James and will also include an open mike session.
New members will be able to join for only $10 at the event.
Check out www.rclas.com for more about the group.
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Well, speaking of the Royal City Literary Arts Society, the group has a couple of workshops coming up that may be of interest to local writers.
First up, it's Senses and Creativity, with David Blinkhorn, on Monday, Sept. 15 from 6:30 to 8:45 p.m. The workshop, which is open to writers of all kinds, looks at ways to use your five senses to unlock new opportunities for your work.
It's taking place at 737 Sixth St.
The workshop costs $15 for members or $30 for non-members.
On Tuesday, Sept. 23, Bernice Lever will lead a workshop on The Business of Being a Writer, which looks at ways to take a business approach to writing and publishing. That's happening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave.
Registration is required in advance for both workshops - email [email protected] to sign up.
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Here's another one for the writers out there.
The long-established New West Writers is inviting new writers to join them. The group meets on the third Saturday of most months, and its next meeting is Saturday, Sept. 20.
They meet from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. - yes, they go for lunch - and offer up a supportive environment in which to have your work critiqued in a friendly, constructive fashion.
Guests are welcome, and anyone interested is invited to check out the club and have some fun.
The group meets in the Plaskett Room at the New Westminster Public Library, 716 Sixth Ave.
Contact [email protected] for more details.
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Listen to some great music, enjoy some food and support a couple of good causes.
St. Mary the Virgin Church in Sapperton is hosting a concert and tea on Saturday, Sept. 20, featuring the Hazeltones.
The Hazeltones are a gospel-folk band that encourages audience sing-alongs.
Tea - including sweets and fruit - will be served from 1 to 2 p.m., with the concert from 2 to 4 p.m.
Tickets are $15.
Proceeds from the concert will support the church and the Seniors Services Society.
You can reserve tickets by calling Fay at 604-936-3354, leave a message at the church office at 604-521-2314 or email Judy at [email protected].
St. Mary's is at 121 East Columbia St. Parking is in the rear, and accessible parking is on the side, off Debeck Street.
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Do you write for kids?
The man who's been described as the "Dr. Seuss of B.C." has some inspiration to share with you.
Max Tell is leading a Writing for Kidz group, meeting on Monday, Sept. 22 from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Renaissance Books, 43 Sixth St.
The new group, sponsored by the Royal City Literary Arts Society, is open to people who write for kids in all genres. Its focus will be decided by members - it may look at playing creatively with writing, the do's and don'ts of writing for various age groups, pointers on how to submit to agents or publishers, or more.
The fee is $5, which includes coffee/tea and goodies, and pre-payment is required. Check out www.rclas.com for more details.
For more about Max, see www.maxtell.ca or email [email protected].
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Celebrate the last days of summer by enjoying the work of local artisans and crafters.
River Market is hosting another Artisans Fair on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the food hall.
Jewellers, knitters and crafters will be among the artisans having work on display, and everyone's welcome to drop by and support the local arts community.
Check out www.rivermarket.ca for more details.
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Here's an early heads-up and "save-the-date" notice for local choral fans.
The fabulous Chor Leoni will be performing right here in New West for Remembrance Day.
The men's choir is bringing its special concert, A Great Service, to Queens Avenue United Church on Saturday, Nov. 8.
Christopher Gaze (of Bard on the Beach fame) will be joining the choir as a guest reader, reading prose by Robert Service. The stories will be offered along with musical selections by Gustav Holst, Paul Mealor, Rupert Lang and Ralph Vaughan Williams.
Stay tuned for more details as the date approaches - or check out www.chorleoni.org for further information.
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