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SUMMARY:Nonfiction 1\,500-Word Short Story Contest OPENS TODAY
DESCRIPTION:Gold Country Writers is excited to announce a contest for nonfiction stories up to 1\,500 words. The contest aims to give local authors the opportunity to gain experience and build their credentials. \nWinners will be awarded the following prizes: \nFirst Place        $100 \nSecond Place     $75 \nThird Place        $50 \nEntries will be accepted starting Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025\, until midnight (PT) Wednesday\, September 17\, 2025. \nContest Entry Form available starting August 6.\nClick for the 2025 Nonfiction Short Story Contest Rules. \nClick for the Short Story Contest Judging Rubric Overview. \nCELEBRATION!\nWinners will be announced at a celebration hosted by Gold Country Writers on Saturday\, October 4\, 2025\, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.\, at Auburn City Hall in the Council Chambers theater. After that\, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.\, we will gather for refreshments downstairs in the Rose Room. \n 
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/short-story-contest-opens-today/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Contest
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250806
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250918
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SUMMARY:Nonfiction 1\,500-Word Short Story Contest Submissions Open Aug 6 - Sep 17
DESCRIPTION:Gold Country Writers is excited to announce a contest for nonfiction stories up to 1\,500-words. The contest aims to give local authors the opportunity to gain experience and build their credentials. All three winning stories will be published on the Gold Country Writers website and in the Gold Country Media newspapers and online issues. \nWinners will be awarded the following prizes: \nFirst Place        $100 \nSecond Place     $75 \nThird Place        $50 \nEntries will be accepted between Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025\, and midnight (PT) Wednesday\, September 17\, 2025. \nEntry fee $15 for Public\, $10 for GCW Members. \nStay tuned for details and entry information.\nWe appreciate our 2025 contest sponsors!
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/nonfiction-short-story-contest-submissions-open-aug-6-sep-17/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Contest
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SUMMARY:Business Meeting - 1st Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Gold Country Writers Board and Leadership holds a business meeting on the FIRST Wednesday of each month\, from 10 am to noon in the Rose Room of the Auburn City Hall.\nMembers are welcome to attend.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/business-meeting-1st-wednesday/2025-08-06/
LOCATION:Auburn City Hall – Rose Room\, 1225 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA 95603\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250813T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T055854
CREATED:20250203T055847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T164644Z
UID:10000071-1755079200-1755086400@goldcountrywriters.com
SUMMARY:Drop-in Critique - 2nd Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:The second Wednesday of each month is our Drop-in Critique. These events are in-person only.\nMembers may bring up to five pages of their work\, double spaced\, to read and receive feedback. \nFor information please email goldcountrywriters1849@gmail.com \nTo be held in the Rose Room at Auburn City Hall. Click here for address\, map\, and directions.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/drop-in-critique-2nd-wednesday-7/
LOCATION:Auburn City Hall – Rose Room\, 1225 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA 95603\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Critique
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250820T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T055854
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SUMMARY:Special Event - Let's Talk About Mentoring & Spin-Off Groups
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Talk about Mentoring and Spin-Off Groups \nWednesday\, August 20\, 2025\, from 10am to noon \nLearn from members who’ve benefited from the Mentoring Program. Hear about our active Spin-Off Groups and tell us what else you’d like to see. We need your input! \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nNOTE: No Speaker Meeting in August or December.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/special-event-no-monthly-speaker/
LOCATION:Auburn City Hall – Rose Room\, 1225 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA 95603\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250827T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250827T120000
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CREATED:20250203T054635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T164636Z
UID:10000062-1756288800-1756296000@goldcountrywriters.com
SUMMARY:Drop-in Critique - 4th Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:The fourth Wednesday of each month is our Drop-in Critique. These events are in-person only.\nMembers may bring up to five pages of their work\, double spaced\, to read and receive feedback. \nFor information please email goldcountrywriters1849@gmail.com \nTo be held in the Rose Room at Auburn City Hall. Click here for address\, map\, and directions.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/drop-in-critique-4th-wednesday-7/
LOCATION:Auburn City Hall – Rose Room\, 1225 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA 95603\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Critique
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250903T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250903T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T055854
CREATED:20250203T053906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T200534Z
UID:10000049-1756893600-1756900800@goldcountrywriters.com
SUMMARY:Business Meeting - 1st Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Gold Country Writers Board and Leadership holds a business meeting on the FIRST Wednesday of each month\, from 10 am to noon in the Rose Room of the Auburn City Hall.\nMembers are welcome to attend.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/business-meeting-1st-wednesday/2025-09-03/
LOCATION:Auburn City Hall – Rose Room\, 1225 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA 95603\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250910T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T055854
CREATED:20250203T055856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T164631Z
UID:10000072-1757498400-1757505600@goldcountrywriters.com
SUMMARY:Drop-in Critique - 2nd Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:The second Wednesday of each month is our Drop-in Critique. These events are in-person only.\nMembers may bring up to five pages of their work\, double spaced\, to read and receive feedback. \nFor information please email goldcountrywriters1849@gmail.com \nTo be held in the Rose Room at Auburn City Hall. Click here for address\, map\, and directions.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/drop-in-critique-2nd-wednesday-8/
LOCATION:Auburn City Hall – Rose Room\, 1225 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA 95603\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Critique
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250917
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250918
DTSTAMP:20260413T055854
CREATED:20250508T192436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250904T190944Z
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SUMMARY:Nonfiction 1\,500-Word Short Story Contest CLOSES at MIDNIGHT
DESCRIPTION:Gold Country Writers is excited to announce a contest for nonfiction stories up to 1\,500-words. The contest aims to give local authors the opportunity to gain experience and build their credentials. All three winning stories will be published on the Gold Country Writers website and in the Gold Country Media newspapers and online issues. \nWinners will be awarded the following prizes: \nFirst Place        $100 \nSecond Place     $75 \nThird Place        $50 \nEntries will be accepted starting Wednesday\, August 6\, 2025\, until midnight (PT) Wednesday\, September 17\, 2025. \nContest Entry Form available starting August 6.\nClick for the 2025 Nonfiction Short Story Contest Rules. \nClick for the Short Story Contest Judging Rubric Overview. \nCELEBRATION!\nWinners will be announced at a celebration hosted by Gold Country Writers on Saturday\, October 4\, 2025\, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.\, at Auburn City Hall in the Council Chambers theater. After that\, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.\, we will gather for refreshments downstairs in the Rose Room. \nWe appreciate our 2025 contest sponsors!
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/short-story-contest-closes-at-midnight/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:Contest
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250917T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T055854
CREATED:20250524T212142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250524T212142Z
UID:10000143-1758103200-1758110400@goldcountrywriters.com
SUMMARY:September Speaker - Bob Stanley
DESCRIPTION:Our speaker will be Bob Stanley on “Why Is This a Poem?” \nBob Stanley\, Sacramento Poet Laureate Emeritus\, taught English and Creative Writing at Solano College\, Sacramento City College\, and Sacramento State University before retiring in 2021. He was President of the Sacramento Poetry Center from 2007 to 2019. He was selected as Sacramento’s fifth Poet Laureate\, serving from 2009 to 2012. Bob’s books include Walt Whitman Orders a Cheeseburger(2009)\, Miracle Shine (2013)\, and Language Barrier (2024). Bob and his wife Joyce live in Sacramento and organize online poetry seminars that help support nonprofit organizations. \n \nSpeaker meetings are held in the Rose Room at Auburn City Hall.\nPublic Invited – Free \nClick here for Rose Room address\, map\, and directions. Also\, info on Rose Room parking\, now offsite only.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/september-speaker-bob-stanley/
LOCATION:Auburn City Hall – Rose Room\, 1225 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA 95603\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250924T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250924T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T055854
CREATED:20250203T054659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T164625Z
UID:10000063-1758708000-1758715200@goldcountrywriters.com
SUMMARY:Drop-in Critique - 4th Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:The fourth Wednesday of each month is our Drop-in Critique. These events are in-person only.\nMembers may bring up to five pages of their work\, double spaced\, to read and receive feedback. \nFor information please email goldcountrywriters1849@gmail.com \nTo be held in the Rose Room at Auburn City Hall. Click here for address\, map\, and directions.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/drop-in-critique-4th-wednesday-8/
LOCATION:Auburn City Hall – Rose Room\, 1225 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA 95603\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Critique
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251001T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T055854
CREATED:20250203T053906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T200534Z
UID:10000050-1759312800-1759320000@goldcountrywriters.com
SUMMARY:Business Meeting - 1st Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Gold Country Writers Board and Leadership holds a business meeting on the FIRST Wednesday of each month\, from 10 am to noon in the Rose Room of the Auburn City Hall.\nMembers are welcome to attend.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/business-meeting-1st-wednesday/2025-10-01/
LOCATION:Auburn City Hall – Rose Room\, 1225 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA 95603\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251004T160000
DTSTAMP:20260413T055854
CREATED:20250508T191232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250822T223338Z
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SUMMARY:Nonfiction Short Story Contest CELEBRATION
DESCRIPTION:Winners of the 2025 Nonfiction Short Story Contest will be announced at a celebration hosted by Gold Country Writers on Saturday\, October 4\, 2025\, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.\, at Auburn City Hall. \nGuest speaker is best-selling author Joan Griffin\, on the topic\, “Unleash Your Inner Storyteller: Turning True Events to Stories.” \nThe event will begin at 2pm in the Council Chambers theater and will be recorded by ACTV Auburn Community Television. \nFrom 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.\, we will gather for refreshments downstairs in the Rose Room. \nPublic Welcome. \nClick here for Auburn City Hall address\, map\, and directions.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/nonfiction-short-story-contest-celebration/
LOCATION:Auburn City Hall – Rose Room\, 1225 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA 95603\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contest,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251008T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T055854
CREATED:20250203T055906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T164619Z
UID:10000073-1759917600-1759924800@goldcountrywriters.com
SUMMARY:Drop-in Critique - 2nd Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:The second Wednesday of each month is our Drop-in Critique. These events are in-person only.\nMembers may bring up to five pages of their work\, double spaced\, to read and receive feedback. \nFor information please email goldcountrywriters1849@gmail.com \nTo be held in the Rose Room at Auburn City Hall. Click here for address\, map\, and directions.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/drop-in-critique-2nd-wednesday-9/
LOCATION:Auburn City Hall – Rose Room\, 1225 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA 95603\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Critique
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251010T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T055854
CREATED:20250206T192339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T213917Z
UID:10000096-1760090400-1760097600@goldcountrywriters.com
SUMMARY:Read & Review
DESCRIPTION:Read and Review will meet Friday\, October 10 at Depoe Bay Coffee Roasters\, 893 High Street\, Auburn. Please join us from 10 a.m.to noon. \nWe will be discussing two books: \n  Abby’s Fire: A Mt. Prospect Mystery\, by Corinne Malcolm Ibeling and R. I. Partridge (Rebecca Inch-Partridge) \n  The True Story of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Stevens: The Ghosts of Kennicott by Randy Landenberger writing as Randy L. Scott \nAll books chosen for the program are available for GCW members to check-out in our GCW library and for purchase where ever you buy books. \nRead and Review details can be found in our newsletter\, The Dispatch. \nFor more information please email GoldCountryWriters1849@gmail.com \n  \n 
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/read-review-4/
LOCATION:Depoe Bay\, 893 High Street\, Auburn\, CA\, 95603
CATEGORIES:Read & Review
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251015T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251015T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T055854
CREATED:20250722T204527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250722T204527Z
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SUMMARY:October Speaker - Anne Da Vigo
DESCRIPTION:Our speaker will be Anne Da Vigo on “Creating Fiction from Real Events” \nAnne Da Vigo is the author of Night Flight\, inspired by the real-life 1955 airplane bombing out of Denver airport. It was released early this year. Her other thrillers include Bakersfield Boys Club and Thread of Gold\, also based on actual events. She is a former journalist who covered police and the courts for newspapers throughout California\, including the trial in the first of the infamous Lords of Bakersfield murders.  \nFor more info\, visit https://annedavigoauthor.com/. \n \nSpeaker meetings are held in the Rose Room at Auburn City Hall.\nPublic Invited – Free \nClick here for Rose Room address\, map\, and directions. Also\, info on Rose Room parking\, now offsite only.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/october-speaker-anne-da-vigo/
LOCATION:Auburn City Hall – Rose Room\, 1225 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA 95603\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T055854
CREATED:20250203T054713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T164610Z
UID:10000064-1761127200-1761134400@goldcountrywriters.com
SUMMARY:Drop-in Critique - 4th Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:The fourth Wednesday of each month is our Drop-in Critique. These events are in-person only.\nMembers may bring up to five pages of their work\, double spaced\, to read and receive feedback. \nFor information please email goldcountrywriters1849@gmail.com \nTo be held in the Rose Room at Auburn City Hall. Click here for address\, map\, and directions.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/drop-in-critique-4th-wednesday-9/
LOCATION:Auburn City Hall – Rose Room\, 1225 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA 95603\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Critique
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T055854
CREATED:20250922T002555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T001321Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween Party & Costume Contest
DESCRIPTION:Our 5th Wednesday social event will be Halloween Party held at Awful Annie’s restaurant\, 13460 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, from 10am to noon. \nBest Costume Contest! \nPhoto Booth! \nPrizes and Treats! \nPlease be prepared to buy your own meal. \nRSVP to VP-Internal Lisa Schliff at onthebeamlisa@gmail.com \nGCW Halloween Flyer 2025
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/halloween-party-2025/
LOCATION:Awful Annie’s Restaurant\, 13460 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Contest,Social
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T055854
CREATED:20250203T053906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T200534Z
UID:10000051-1762336800-1762344000@goldcountrywriters.com
SUMMARY:Business Meeting - 1st Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Gold Country Writers Board and Leadership holds a business meeting on the FIRST Wednesday of each month\, from 10 am to noon in the Rose Room of the Auburn City Hall.\nMembers are welcome to attend.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/business-meeting-1st-wednesday/2025-11-05/
LOCATION:Auburn City Hall – Rose Room\, 1225 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA 95603\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T055854
CREATED:20250203T055917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T164605Z
UID:10000074-1762941600-1762948800@goldcountrywriters.com
SUMMARY:Drop-in Critique - 2nd Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:The second Wednesday of each month is our Drop-in Critique. These events are in-person only.\nMembers may bring up to five pages of their work\, double spaced\, to read and receive feedback. \nFor information please email goldcountrywriters1849@gmail.com \nTo be held in the Rose Room at Auburn City Hall. Click here for address\, map\, and directions.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/drop-in-critique-2nd-wednesday-10/
LOCATION:Auburn City Hall – Rose Room\, 1225 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA 95603\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Critique
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T055854
CREATED:20250823T200140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T223531Z
UID:10000145-1763546400-1763553600@goldcountrywriters.com
SUMMARY:November Speaker - Catharine Bramkamp
DESCRIPTION:Our speaker will be Catharine Bramkamp on “The Creative Impulse in an Age of False Perfection” \nCatharine Bramkamp is a writing coach and workshop facilitator; and she has authored 27 books\, including fiction\, nonfiction\, and poetry. Her most recent nonfiction book is Out Loud: A Writing Adventure for Women. She serves on the Board of Directors for the Nevada County Arts Council\, Empire Club\, and on the organizing committees for the Sierra Poetry Festival and the Sierra Writers Conference. For more information\, visit: https://catharine-bramkamp.com/. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSpeaker meetings are held in the Rose Room at Auburn City Hall. \nPublic Invited — Free \nClick here for Rose Room address\, map\, and directions. Also\, info on Rose Room parking\, now offsite only.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/november-speaker-catharine-bramkamp/
LOCATION:Auburn City Hall – Rose Room\, 1225 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA 95603\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T055854
CREATED:20250924T033711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T034011Z
UID:10000155-1764151200-1764158400@goldcountrywriters.com
SUMMARY:No Meeting - Day Before Thanksgiving
DESCRIPTION:No meeting the day before Thanksgiving… see the calendar for holiday adjustments to regular schedules.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/no-meeting-day-before-thanksgiving/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:No Meeting
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T055854
CREATED:20250203T053906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T200534Z
UID:10000052-1764756000-1764763200@goldcountrywriters.com
SUMMARY:Business Meeting - 1st Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:Gold Country Writers Board and Leadership holds a business meeting on the FIRST Wednesday of each month\, from 10 am to noon in the Rose Room of the Auburn City Hall.\nMembers are welcome to attend.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/business-meeting-1st-wednesday/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:Auburn City Hall – Rose Room\, 1225 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA 95603\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T055854
CREATED:20250922T001817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T002904Z
UID:10000148-1765360800-1765368000@goldcountrywriters.com
SUMMARY:Holiday Party
DESCRIPTION:On the second Wednesday of December\, all Gold Country Writers members are invited to our Holiday Party! \nPotluck Brunch – bring food or non-alcoholic beverages to share \nHoliday Sweater Parade – prizes for funniest and most fashionable \nToys for Tots – bring an unwrapped toy to donate \nHappy Holidays to All! \n(PS This is a great time bring $60 cash or check to pay your dues for 2026.)
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/holiday-party-3/
LOCATION:Auburn City Hall – Rose Room\, 1225 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA 95603\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Social
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T055854
CREATED:20250924T035535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T035535Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Critique - Special Day Due to Holidays
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 17\, will be the Drop-in Critique normally held on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. These events are in-person only.\nMembers may bring up to five pages of their work\, double spaced\, to read and receive feedback. \nFor information please email goldcountrywriters1849@gmail.com \nTo be held in the Rose Room at Auburn City Hall. Click here for address\, map\, and directions.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/drop-in-critique-special-day-due-to-holidays/
LOCATION:Auburn City Hall – Rose Room\, 1225 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA 95603\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Critique
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251224T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T055854
CREATED:20250924T033801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T033947Z
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SUMMARY:No Meeting - Day Before Christmas
DESCRIPTION:No meeting the day before Christmas… see the calendar for holiday adjustments to regular schedules.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/no-meeting-day-before-christmas/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:No Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251231T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251231T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T055854
CREATED:20250924T033918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T033918Z
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SUMMARY:No Meeting - New Year's Eve
DESCRIPTION:No meeting the day of New Year’s Eve… see the calendar for holiday adjustments to regular schedules.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/no-meeting-new-years-eve/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:No Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T055854
CREATED:20250924T034950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T035856Z
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SUMMARY:Business Meeting - 1st Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:All members are welcome to attend monthly business meetings of the GCW Officers\, Directors\, and Leadership Team.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/business-meeting-1st-wednesday-3/2026-01-07/
LOCATION:Auburn City Hall – Rose Room\, 1225 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA 95603\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T055854
CREATED:20250924T041533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T170930Z
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SUMMARY:Drop-in Critique - 2nd Wednesday
DESCRIPTION:The second Wednesday of each month is our Drop-in Critique. These events are in-person only.\nMembers may bring five (or six) copies of up to five pages of their work\, double spaced\, to read and receive feedback. \nFor information please email goldcountrywriters1849@gmail.com \nTo be held in the Rose Room at Auburn City Hall. Click here for address\, map\, and directions.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/drop-in-critique-2nd-wednesday-11/2026-01-14/
LOCATION:Auburn City Hall – Rose Room\, 1225 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA 95603\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Critique
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260116T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T055854
CREATED:20250902T193520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260127T014635Z
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SUMMARY:Read & Review
DESCRIPTION:Read and Review will meet Friday\, January 16 at Depoe Bay Coffee Roasters\, 893 High Street\, Auburn. Please join us from 10 a.m.to noon. \nWe will be discussing two books\, both memoirs: \n  The Ranch: Volume 1 by Terry Wicks \n  His Story Is My Story: Authentic Stories about Survival and Success of a German Father and Daughter after World War II by Elke McKee  \nAll books chosen for the program are available for GCW members to check-out in our GCW library and for purchase on Amazon. \nRead and Review details can be found in our newsletter\, The Dispatch. \nFor more information please email GoldCountryWriters1849@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/read-review-2026-1/
LOCATION:Depoe Bay\, 893 High Street\, Auburn\, CA\, 95603
CATEGORIES:Read & Review
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