Friday, February 15, 2013

Friday Workshops  - 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Three different workshops are offered for intensive instruction. Curry County Fairgrounds.

Authors’ Night - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Join the Gold Beach community in this exciting and uplifting evening. William Sullivan - Confessions of a Professional Writer. Following this talk will be readings by the other conference presenters, as well as a chance for book sales and signing. Free and open to the public, held at the Curry Showcase on the Curry County Fairgrounds.

Art Show – Open during conference
Students of Southwestern Oregon Community College at the Curry Showcase Building on the Curry County Fairgrounds.

Saturday, February 16, 2013

South Coast Writers Conference - 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Saturday Workshops - Held at Gold Beach High School.

Curry Public Library Book Sale: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, second floor of the Cannery Building, above the Port Hole Cafe (on the harbor, just south of the bridge).

Cedar Valley/ North Bank Fish Fry - 11 a.m.  to 7 p.m.
Docia Sweet Hall, Curry County Fairgrounds

This regionally famous fish fry, which benefits the Cedar Valley/North Bank Volunteer Fire Department, is one of the many highlights of the Writers Conference. Take a short walk to Docia Sweet Hall on the Curry County Fairgrounds and enjoy the festive atmosphere. Feast on an all-you-can-eat meal of delicious white fish with coleslaw, baked beans, garlic bread, and a beverage. Homemade desserts are not included with the meal, but are available for purchase.

EVENING ACTIVITIES:
South Coast Writers Conference Writers’ Circle – 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
For those who want to keep on going, join the Writers’ Circle after the conference. Share in reading, critiquing, and networking with the new acquaintances you’ve met.

Pistol River Concert featuring Lauren Sheehan – 8 p.m.
Conference songwriter Lauren Sheehan will perform at the Pistol River Friendship Hall, tickets $15. Purchase advance tickets online at the Pistol River Concert Association website, or by phone at 541.247.2848, or locally at Gold Beach Books. Venue is approximately 10 miles south of Gold Beach.

Sunday, February 17, 2013

Curry Public Library Book Sale: Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, second floor of the Cannery Building, above the Port Hole Cafe (on the harbor, just south of the bridge).