The Sarah Lantz Memorial Poetry Book Prize

CALYX has announced a poetry book prize in honor of Sarah Lantz, a Portland poet who died from a brain tumor one month before her first book, Far Beyond Triage, was published by CALYX in 2007. The winner will receive $500 and a CALYX book contract. Submission dates are Sept. 1-30, and there is a $25 reading fee. (Jeff Baker, The Oregonian)

CALYX is an independent, nonprofit publisher of contemporary writing and art by women committed to discovering emerging writers and artists from a diversity of backgrounds. CALYX, Inc. includes CALYX, A Journal of Art and Literature by Women (published semi-annually) and CALYX Books.

Visit the publisher's website for more information: http://calyxpress.org/

Fall/Winter Writing Workshops with Portland Women Writers

Fall Wednesday Evenings with Rhea Wolf
8 sessions, October 22 to December 17 (no session on November 26)
Time: 7:00-9:30 p.m.
Cost: $130

Fall Thursday Mornings with Rhea Wolf
5 sessions, October 22 to November 20
Time: 10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Cost: $80

Contact: rhea@pdxwomenwriters.com, (503) 234-8996

Fall Thursday Evenings with Jennifer Springsteen
5 sessions, November 6 to December 11 (no workshop on November 27)
Time: 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Cost: $90

Winter Thursday Evenings with Jennifer Springsteen
5 sessions, January 8 to February 5
Time: 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Cost: $100

Contact: jennspring@pdxwomenwriters.com, (503) 890-3127

Winter Friday Mornings with Dawn Thompson
6 sessions, January 16 to February 20
Time: 10:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
Cost: $120

Contact: dawn@pdxwomenwriters.com, (503) 654-1200

Winter Writing Retreat with Dawn and Emily
Power, Passion, and Desire: A Women's Writing Retreat

When: December 5-7 (Friday evening and Sunday afternoon)

Where: Silver Falls Conference Center in Sublimity, OR

About: At the darkest time of the year we naturally turn inward. This weekend retreat offers the opportunity to retreat, to reconnect, and too regenerate in the magical forest of Silver Falls. We will identify the stories we have been telling that now serve us by using the tools of astrology, Sacred Story writing, visualization, and collage. As we release the past, we will create space to uncover our desires, revitalize our passions, and heighten the true expression of our authentic selves.

All women are welcome. Previous astrology or writing experience is not necessary. Please provide your birth information (date, time, and place) when you register.

Cost
$275 (before Nov. 1); $300 (after Nov. 1)
The cost includes all meals and shared lodging. Some singles are available for an extra $45. A $150 deposit reserves your spot. If you cancel with at least two weeks notice before the retreat, your deposit will be refunded, minus the $20 processing fee.

RETREAT LIMITED TO 10 PARTICIPANTS

Contact Emily for more information or to register:
emily@pdxwomenwriters.com, (503) 288-7097