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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-10/2026-07-22/
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:20260715T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260715T120000
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SUMMARY:July Speaker - Rebecca Inch-Partridge
DESCRIPTION:Our speaker will be Rebecca Inch-Partridge on “The Trilogy Survival Guide: Do’s and Don’ts for Writers” \nRebecca Inch-Partridge is the author of the Paraxous Star Cluster trilogy — with Escaping the Dashia (2023) and Hunting the Dashia (2026). The third book is scheduled for fall of 2027 by Water Dragon Publishing. Rebecca has worked as a freelance editor\, author manager\, and writing coach for nine years; and teaches writing workshops through the OLLI program at Sierra College. For more information\, visit https://www.ripartridge.com/.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/july-speaker-rebecca-inch-partridge/
LOCATION:Auburn City Hall – Rose Room\, 1225 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA 95603\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
ORGANIZER;CN="Gold Country Writers":MAILTO:goldcountrywriters1849@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260708T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170930Z
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-11/2026-07-08/
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:20260701T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260701T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T191650Z
CREATED:20260521T190010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T191650Z
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SUMMARY:Special Event - 15th Anniversary Celebration & Officer Installation
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is welcome to join us at the July Business Meeting when we will be installing our new Officers and Directors (elected in June). \nAlso enjoy our 15th Anniversary Celebration. Wear GOLD in honor of Gold Country Writers. \nPotluck lunch with a Fourth of July theme. \nRegular business meetings will resume in August; all members are welcome to attend.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/special-event-15th-anniversary-celebration-officer-installation/
LOCATION:Auburn City Hall – Rose Room\, 1225 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA 95603\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting,Member Meeting,Social
ORGANIZER;CN="Gold Country Writers":MAILTO:goldcountrywriters1849@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T012408Z
CREATED:20250924T040302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T012408Z
UID:10000190-1782295200-1782302400@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-10/2026-06-24/
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:20260610T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260610T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170930Z
CREATED:20250924T041533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T170930Z
UID:10000213-1781085600-1781092800@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-11/2026-06-10/
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:20260603T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260603T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T191053Z
CREATED:20260521T185451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T191053Z
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SUMMARY:Business Meeting & Annual Election
DESCRIPTION:The June Business Meeting is also our annual election. \nMembers must be physically present to fill out a ballot and vote for GCW Officers and Directors. \nAll members are welcome to attend monthly business meetings of the GCW Officers\, Directors\, and Leadership Team.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/2026-business-meeting-annual-election/
LOCATION:Auburn City Hall – Rose Room\, 1225 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA 95603\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Meeting,Member Meeting
ORGANIZER;CN="Gold Country Writers":MAILTO:goldcountrywriters1849@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260527T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T012408Z
CREATED:20250924T040302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T012408Z
UID:10000189-1779876000-1779883200@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-10/2026-05-27/
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:20260520T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260520T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T190754Z
CREATED:20260309T175620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T190754Z
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SUMMARY:May Speaker - Geri Spieler
DESCRIPTION:Our speaker will be Geri Spieler on “Bringing Journalistic Rigor to Fictional Storytelling.” \nFormer Investigative Journalist Geri Spieler landed an agent and a publisher for her breakthrough book\, Housewife Assassin: The Woman Who Tried to Kill President Ford (Diversion Books)\, based on her extensive and vetted research. Subsequently\, she landed an option for a ten-episode TV series based on the book. Geri has written for the Los Angeles Times\, San Francisco Chronicle\, and Forbes; and has been interviewed by the New York Times\, Washington Post\, the Associated Press\, the BBC\, and by Brian Lamb\, founder of C-SPAN. For more info\, visit https://gerispieler.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/may-speaker-geri-spieler/
LOCATION:Auburn City Hall – Rose Room\, 1225 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA 95603\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Speaker
ORGANIZER;CN="Gold Country Writers":MAILTO:goldcountrywriters1849@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260513T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170930Z
CREATED:20250924T041533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T170930Z
UID:10000212-1778666400-1778673600@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-11/2026-05-13/
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:20260506T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260506T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T191002Z
CREATED:20250924T034950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T191002Z
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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-3/2026-05-06/
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:20260429T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260429T130000
DTSTAMP:20260428T195032Z
CREATED:20260130T233242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T195032Z
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SUMMARY:Celebration of 100-Word Story Contest and Poetry Contest
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, April 29\, is a fifth Wednesday\, and Gold Country Writers will have a special celebration of 100-Word Story and Poetry Contest winners. The event is called “Hats Off\,” so wear a hat and bring a potluck dish (GCW will provide sandwiches). \nAll entries will be read by the writers\, and the top three chosen by out-of-club judges will be honored. \nMembers who entered the 100-Word Story contest are: Dan Araujo\, Jody Brady\, Judith Brooks\, Gina Caldrone\, Mac Daly\, Sheila Lopez\, Michael Petit\, Joli Roberts\, Charletta Spinks\, Kathleen Ward\, Nanci Woody\, Barbara Young. \nMembers who entered the Poetry contest are: Jody Brady\, Catharine Bramkamp\, Judith Brooks\, Mac Daly\, Mary Jones\, Sue McMahon\, William O’Daly\, Michael O’Haver\, Susan Osborn\, Michael Pettit\, Sarah Pressler\, Georgette Unis\, and Nanci Woody. \nFree to attend\, public welcome.
URL:https://goldcountrywriters.com/event/contests-celebration-2026/
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:20260415T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T120000
DTSTAMP:20260328T230930Z
CREATED:20260210T193115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260328T230930Z
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SUMMARY:April Speaker - Karen A. Phillips
DESCRIPTION:Our speaker will be Karen A. Phillips on “Using Tropes to Strengthen Your Story.” \nKaren A. Phillips is a past president of Capitol Crimes\, the Sacramento chapter of Sisters In Crime. Her books in the Rocky Nelson Boxing Mystery series\, which features an amateur sleuth who boxes\, are: A Deadly Combo (Book 1)\, A Deadly Match (Book 2)\, and A Deadly Hook (Book 3). And yes\, Karen does take boxing lessons. For more info and to subscribe to her newsletter\, visit KarenAPhillips.com. \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/april-speaker-karen-a-phillips/
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:20260408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170930Z
CREATED:20250924T041533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T170930Z
UID:10000211-1775642400-1775649600@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-11/2026-04-08/
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:20260401T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260401T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T191002Z
CREATED:20250924T034950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T191002Z
UID:10000160-1775037600-1775044800@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-3/2026-04-01/
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:20260325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T012408Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T120000
DTSTAMP:20251214T194338Z
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:20260311T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260311T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170930Z
CREATED:20250924T041533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260403T170930Z
UID:10000210-1773223200-1773230400@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-11/2026-03-11/
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:20260304T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T131500
DTSTAMP:20260521T190601Z
CREATED:20260521T190601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T190601Z
UID:10000247-1772625600-1772630100@goldcountrywriters.com
SUMMARY:March Mixer
DESCRIPTION:This special event directly follows the March Business Meeting which starts at 10am. \nEveryone is invited to our first March Mixer. Meet new members\, reconnect with current members\, network\, schmooze\, mingle\, munch\, and sip. \n \n  \nThis event is 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-mixer/
LOCATION:Auburn City Hall – Rose Room\, 1225 Lincoln Way\, Auburn\, CA 95603\, CA\, 95603\, United States
CATEGORIES:Member Meeting,Social
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260304T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T191002Z
CREATED:20250924T034950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T191002Z
UID:10000159-1772618400-1772625600@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-3/2026-03-04/
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:20260225T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T120000
DTSTAMP:20260126T182847Z
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T120000
DTSTAMP:20251127T002116Z
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:20260211T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260211T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170930Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260204T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T191002Z
CREATED:20250924T034950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T191002Z
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T120000
DTSTAMP:20260413T012408Z
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:20260121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260121T120000
DTSTAMP:20251022T145706Z
CREATED:20251022T145706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251022T145706Z
UID:10000220-1768989600-1768996800@goldcountrywriters.com
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:20260114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260403T170930Z
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:20260107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T191002Z
CREATED:20250924T034950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T191002Z
UID:10000170-1767780000-1767787200@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-3/2026-01-07/
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:20251217T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251217T120000
DTSTAMP:20250924T035535Z
CREATED:20250924T035535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250924T035535Z
UID:10000169-1765965600-1765972800@goldcountrywriters.com
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20251210T120000
DTSTAMP:20251127T002904Z
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
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