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Artesian Arts And LettersPenny RichardsPublished Wednesday, October 13, 1999 in the Nevada County Picayune I've never been the best at making deadlines. Actually, I had last week's column ready days ahead of time, but didn't take time to drop it off. I'll try to do better. Meeting/membership:The league's next general meeting will be October 14 in the Prescott City Hall auditorium at 7 p.m. Melva Morman says she's still looking for members. If you are between the ages of birth and 100 and are in aspiring poet, novelist, screenwriter, actor, dancer, singer, play a musical instrument, or are a great seamstress (costumes), cosmetologist (makeup), interior decorator (set design), or carpenter (set building) we need you. Give Melva a call at 887-3739 and join us at the meeting October 14.Autumn lunch:Saturday, the 16th, is the date of our table topper. We have nine sponsors and are looking forward to seeing their autumn inspirations.Craft bazaar:If Santa needs a little extra cash, sign up for a space at our craft bazaar, which will be held Saturday, November 20, from 9:00 to 5:00 p.m. A ten-by-ten booth is $20. For details contact Heidi Richards at 401 Sherwood, Prescott, AR 71857 or give her a call at 870-887-0140 or 887-8214.Looking for a few good men (and women):I'm interested in doing an oral history of Prescott and Nevada County. If you are an older person of any religious or ethnic background, have lived here most of your life and remember how things used to be' and have an interesting story or memory to share, contact me at the number or address below. I want to hear about everything the war, everyday life, people or events that touched your life, and, yes, Old Mike. Photos would be helpful, too. I promise to take good care of them until they can be returned. The book will be printed just as the entries are written in your words, thus an oral' history. I'm excited! Give me a call!Calling aspiring writers:AAL is holding a First Chapter' contest in connection with our second Writers' Workshop which will be held March 17-18 next year. The first chapter of any kind of fiction novel will be accepted, as long as it does not exceed 25 pages. Cash awards will be given for the top three manuscripts. For a complete set of rules, contact me at the number below.March workshop:Confirmed speakers are Sandra Canfield, author of numerous contemporary books and winner of several industry awards, Lenora Nazworth, who writes inspirational romance for Steeple Hill, Jean Price of the Kirkland Literacy Agency and (tentatively) Jean's sister, best-selling historical author, Jodi Thomas. We're getting bigger and better.Be sure to contact me at 887-6241 or 324 E. Main, Prescott with questions, comments or art-related information. Search | Nevada County Picayune by date | Gurdon Times by date |
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