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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:20260413T073656
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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 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:20260413T073656
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250910T213917Z
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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:20260413T073656
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073656
CREATED:20250203T054713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T164610Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251029T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073656
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251105T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073656
CREATED:20250203T053906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T200534Z
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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/2025-11-05/
LOCATION:Auburn City Hall – Rose Room\, 1225 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA 95603\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251112T100000
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DTSTAMP:20260413T073656
CREATED:20250203T055917Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250203T164605Z
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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 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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073656
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251126T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251126T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073656
CREATED:20250924T033711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T034011Z
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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/
CATEGORIES:No Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251203T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073656
CREATED:20250203T053906Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250823T200534Z
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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/2025-12-03/
LOCATION:Auburn City Hall – Rose Room\, 1225 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA 95603\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073656
CREATED:20250922T001817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T002904Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073656
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:20260413T073656
CREATED:20250924T033801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T033947Z
UID:10000156-1766570400-1766577600@goldcountrywriters.com
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/
CATEGORIES:No Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251231T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251231T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073656
CREATED:20250924T033918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T033918Z
UID:10000157-1767175200-1767182400@goldcountrywriters.com
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/
CATEGORIES:No Meeting
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073656
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073656
CREATED:20250924T041533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T170930Z
UID:10000172-1768384800-1768392000@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 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:20260413T073656
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073656
CREATED:20251022T145706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T145706Z
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SUMMARY:January Speaker - Matthew Minson
DESCRIPTION:Our speaker will be Matthew Minson on “Similarities in Writing Comedy and Horror.” \nScreenwriter and author Matthew Minson has written for Esther’s Follies and numerous comedians. He received the “Best Indie Book Award for Humor” for Sun City: A Hilariously Addictive Story of Rebellion. Also\, he wrote the psychological thriller and screen adaptation of Perspectives\, which has been called “Misery meets The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo.” He is represented by Dean Krystek at WordLink\, Inc. For more info\, visit: https://www.writerminson.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/january-speaker-matthew-minson/
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:20260128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073656
CREATED:20250924T040302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T012408Z
UID:10000185-1769594400-1769601600@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 with Times New Roman size 14-point font\, 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-10/2026-01-28/
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:20260204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073656
CREATED:20250924T034950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T035856Z
UID:10000158-1770199200-1770206400@goldcountrywriters.com
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-3/2026-02-04/
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:20260211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073656
CREATED:20250924T041533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T170930Z
UID:10000209-1770804000-1770811200@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 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-11/2026-02-11/
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:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073656
CREATED:20251108T050654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251127T002116Z
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SUMMARY:February Speaker - William O'Daly
DESCRIPTION:Our speaker will be William O’Daly on “Imagination and Community: Translating Our Lives Into Poetry.” \nWilliam O’Daly has translated eight books of the late-career and posthumous poetry of Chilean Nobel laureate Pablo Neruda\, and most recently Neruda’s first volume\, Book of Twilight — a finalist for the 2018 Northern California Book Award in Translation. O’Daly’s most recent book of poems\, The New Gods\, was published in September 2022 by Beltway Editions. \nIn 2021\, he received the American Literary Award from the bilingual Korean American journal Miju Poetry and Poetics. A four-time Pushcart Prize nominee\, he is a co-founder of prestigious Copper Canyon Press and has worked as a university professor and literary journal editor-in-chief.\nFor more information\, visit: https://williamodaly.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. \n 
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/february-speaker-william-odaly/
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:20260218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T000000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073656
CREATED:20260130T231853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T011434Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Contest Submissions OPEN
DESCRIPTION:Gold Country Writers Poetry Contest opens for submissions on Wednesday\, February 18\, 2026\, and closes at midnight Wednesday\, April 1\, 2026. \n \nNote this contest is concurrent with the 100-Word Story Contest. \nThe celebration for both contests will be held on Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026. \nClick here for Rules and Submission details.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/poetry-contest-open-2026/
CATEGORIES:Contest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T000000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073656
CREATED:20260130T232417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260302T011358Z
UID:10000234-1771416000-1775001600@goldcountrywriters.com
SUMMARY:100-Word Story Contest OPEN
DESCRIPTION:Gold Country Writers 100-Word Story Contest opens for submissions on Wednesday\, February 18\, 2026\, and closes at midnight Wednesday\, April 1\, 2026. \n \nNote this contest is concurrent with the Poetry Contest. \nThe celebration for both contests will be held on Wednesday\, April 29\, 2026. \nClick here for Rules and Submission details. \n 
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/100-word-story-contest-open-2026/
CATEGORIES:Contest
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073656
CREATED:20260126T182251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T182847Z
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SUMMARY:Special Drop-In Critique Session - "Refining Critiquing"
DESCRIPTION:Instead of a regular Drop-In session\, our 4th Wednesday in February will be dedicated to “Refining Critiquing.”  \nJoan Griffin and Rebecca Inch-Partridge will host ashort presentation and workshop designed to help members GIVE and RECEIVE great critiques. Following the presentation participants will be critique each other’s writing\, focusing on the techniques and methods presented in the workshop. \nLearn how to: \n\nAnalyze manuscripts (i.e.\, settings\, characters\, dialogue)\nTurn reactions into meaningful feedback for the writer\nGet the most out of having your work critiqued.\n\n  \nWorkshop – Bring a Pen (Optional: bring 5 copies of up to 5 pages\, double-spaced\, Times New Roman 14 pt font for critique) \nCome join us for this interesting and skill-building event. \nThis event will be 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. \n 
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/special-drop-in-critique-session-refining-critiquing/
LOCATION:Auburn City Hall – Rose Room\, 1225 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA 95603\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Critique
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T120000
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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-3/2026-03-04/
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:20260311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073656
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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-11/2026-03-11/
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:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073656
CREATED:20251212T212955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251214T194338Z
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SUMMARY:March Speaker - Jojo Cook
DESCRIPTION:Our speaker will be Jojo Cook on “Social Action Writing: What Makes The Pen Mighty?” \nJojo Cook is a native of Auburn and a graduate of CSU Monterey Bay’s Social Action Writing Program. Jojo served as president and chief editor of CSUMB’s “In the Ords” Literary Arts Journal where her poetry appeared in several issues. \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/march-speaker-jojo-cook/
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:20260325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T073656
CREATED:20250924T040302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T012408Z
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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 with Times New Roman size 14-point font\, 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-10/2026-03-25/
LOCATION:Auburn City Hall – Rose Room\, 1225 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA 95603\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Drop-In Critique
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