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July 2009

July 13 to August 28 - Writes of Summer for Teens. A series of 5 day and Saturday workshops.

August 2009 Sunday, August 1 - Inglewood Sunfest Join AWCS for the Inglewood Sunfest from 11 am - 5 pm. Browse other merchants and enjoy a day out exploring historic Inglewood. AWCS will have a booth set up with readings from our members throughout the day. Location: Along 9th Ave SE, the street will be closed to traffic

Friday, August 28 Parent and Youth Reading Night Rose Room, 7 pm

Sunday, August 30 Annual General Meeting, AWCS Classroom #1, Alexandra Centre Rose Room, 1 to 3 pm NB Room change

Monday, August 31 deadline for Prodigy Youth Writing Competition

September 2009
New - Free Fall Fridays - Starting in September join us every other Friday for a couple of hours of free fall writing. A date to get you out of the house, cure your writer's block, keep your pencil moving, your laptop open, and your ideas flowing. Choose a Session: 10 am - 12 pm; 1 - 3 pm and 7 - 9 pm. Members: Free. Non-Members: $10. No drop-ins so please pre-register with the AWCS office. Interested in facilitating these sessions? Contact the AWCS office for details 403.264.4730.

Friday, September 11 - Registration night and Instructors Reading AWCS Classroom #1 Alexandra Writers' Centre 7:30 pm

Monday, September 21 - Eight week classes start at the Alexandra Writers' Centre

Prose Critique Group: Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month. For more information, contact Dawn at dawnross@shaw.ca

October 2009
Friday, October 23 - Blue Pencil Café & Open Mic 6 to 9 pm, Alexandra Writers' Centre.

November 2009
Friday, November 6 - Guest Speaker: Maryanne Pope 7 pm in the Rose Room, 922 9th Avenue SE. Maryanne Pope is the author of A Widow's Awakening. Admission: by donation. For further information about this author www.pinkgazelle.com or www.jpmf.ca
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Friday, November 20 - Winter Soiree: Come out to hear our students from the fall semester read, enjoy some light refreshments; partake in some holiday cheer and celebrate another successful AWCS year! Also, Tales in the Mail Postcard Story Contest Winner will be announced. Gift Basket Raffle. Special Performance by Calgary Singer/Songwriter: Phyllis Wheaton This is a night you don’t want to miss. Everyone welcome! Admission: Free.

December 2009

Wednesday, December 31 - Deadline submission to FreeFall magazine Fiction & Poetry Contest 2009 www.freefallmagazine.ca/contest.html

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year to You All

January 2010

Friday, January 8 Winter Instructors Reading & Registration Night at 7:30 pm, AWCS Classroom #1. Haven't made a decision about which winter class you would like to take? Come out and hear readings from the winter semester instructors, chat with them afterwards to find the right fit, then register for a class.

Friday, January 8 Free Fall Fridays recommence, Join us for some fun and inspiring writing exercises. Meet new people, share experiences and just have an all around good time. Groups can choose to meet weekly or bi-weekly. Three times to choose from: 10 am-12 pm; 1 pm-3 pm; 7 pm-9 pm; Fee: AWCS Members/Tri-Area Residents: Free; Non-Members: $10. Coffee, tea and other beverages provided. Please register in advance as there are limited spaces available. To register, phone AWCS at 403.264.4730 or email awcs@telusplanet.net

Thursday, January 14 AWCS Member Book Launch Cradling the Past, by Madelaine Wong 7 pm AWCS Rose Room.

February 2010

March 2010
Wednesday, March 31 - Freefall is turning 20 in 2010. Prose and Poetry Chapbook Contest - Deadline www.freefallmagazine.ca/contest.html