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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Lucknow Sentinel, 2014-09-17, Page 66 Lucknow Sentinel • Wednesday, September 17, 2014 Plans Underway for 2014 Alice 2C100m4peRtifitiloeyn Ambassador Munro Writers & Readers Festival TanpFeanling )Tickets for Workshops and Events available now! The 2014 Alice Munro Fes- tival's new events offer varia- tions on the theme of cele- brating the works of Nobel Laureate Alice Munro along with the return of popular offereings. All opinions are welcome, which often sparks lively discussion of favourite short stories and characters created by Ms. Munro's imag- ination. Complete informa- tion and tickets are available at www.alicemunrofestival. ca. A record number of short stories were submitted for the 2014 Short Story Competi- tion. Selected finalists in the two age categories, Youth 14 - 20 years and Adults 21 and over will be awarded their cash prizes during the Satur- day, September 27th Gala Dinner. The judges are final- izing their review of the 252 stories received this year, while volunteer members of the Alice Munro Festival's steering committee are com- pleting plans for Festival events that celebrate emerg- ing writers and avid readers. Kicking off this year's Festi- val is a new event - The Book Club Bash. Alice Munro fans and members of regional book clubs are invited to a lively moderated discussion of Alice Munro's latest collec- tion "Dear Life" on Friday, September 26th at the Wing - ham Golf Course, hosted by the Huron County Library and moderated by the Branch Services Librarian Jennifer Zoethout. On Saturday mom- ing, at the Blyth Memorial Hall, three simultaneous workshops are planned for those who wish to hone their craft. Melanie Chambers will be back to expand on last year's Self -Editing session, while Jodi Jerome will tackle "Beyond Google, Research for Writers" and Brian Francis will share his expertise of writing for new technologies in "Beyond Print: Getting Creative with Social Media" The luncheon event catered by Chef Peter Gusso of Part II Bistro- On Reading Alice Munro will feature expert commentators, also avid Munro fans, who will explore Ms. Munro's writing, settings, and character ,7--* C • D 0 The Lucknow Sentinel Birthday Club Felix Shaw September 17, 2012- 2 years old Madelyn Haldenby September 18, 2013 - 1 year old Gavin Elliott September 19, 2006 - 8 years old Hannah Wheeler September 22, 2002 - 12 years old -v- Your child can be a member of the Sentinel's birthday club (7--, call 519-528-2822 to register •,:i c Lucknow Sontinol 619 Campbell Street 519-528-2822 I \ development with response from the audience. Each will honour the work of our Nobel Prize-winning Laureate in appropriate fashion. After lunch guests head to Wingham to enjoy sifting through the Alice Munro Collection at the North Huron Museum or a few quiet moments in the Liter- ary Garden. Then, CKNX and Marion de Vries, Artis- tic Director of the Blyth Fes- tival, will host the second annual "Reading Aloud Allowed in Huron" - the ever -popular open mic event where creative writers, poets, comedians and musi- cians can share their works - music, comedy, poetry, fiction or non-fiction with an attentive and apprecia- tive audience. This is a free Culture Day's event. The Gala - Appreciating Alice will be held at the Wing - ham Legion with guest speaker Miranda Hill, co- ordinator of Canada's Project Bookmark. www.project- bookmarkcanada.ca). Ms. Hill will talk about her work on this literary campaign as well as her experience as a writer and member of a liter- ary family. On Sunday, September 28, guests will join organizers for brunch at the Fireside Cafe, Wingham, to chat about the 2014 events, and guide plans for the 2015 Festival which will see some growth through the Alice Munro Partnership Group - a project exploring labour market opportunities in tourism, retail, construc- tion, education and literacy as a result of Ms. Munro's Nobel Prize award. "Through the Eyes of Alice',' a guided walking tour hosted by local historian Jodi Jerome will feature stories about the life of Alice Munro as she grew up in the area. Full details of all events in the 2014 Alice Munro Writers and Readers Festival (Sep- tember 26-28) are available at www.alicemunrofestivaLca or by calling 519-523-4328. Book tickets early to guaran- tee seating at events. The 2014 Alice Munro Fes- tival is presented by a Volun- teer Steering Committee in partnership with the Town- ship of North Huron and sup- ported by Howick Mutual Insurance Company, How- son & Howson Ltd.. Royal Homes, and Stainton's Home Hardware. GODERICH Sig SI47781 FOR MOVIE INFORMATION... winv.movielinks,cra ..q.d...71:860-265-3438 Don & Karen Ritchie are pleased to announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter CATICZ12da c:74ntoc1iza, Son of Ken and Lila Procter on October 4, 2014 An open reception will follow at the Lucknow Community Centre from 8p.m. - la.m. , —411 51,—‘paPThil 0 The opening of the Ripley Fall Fair will begin at 8:00 p.m. in the upstairs of the Ripley Arena. The program will include the 3rd Annual Prince and Princess compe- tition, Pie and Cake Auction, Local Dance Talent and the Crowning of the 2014-2015 Ambassador. There are 3 contestants in the Ambassa- dor competition: Alexandra Chapleau, Meghan Johnson and Delaney Dundas. Picasa Alexandra is the daughter of Ron & Marla Chapleau and is currently in Grade 12 at Kincardine District Secondary School. After high school she plans to attend post -secondary school to study in the health care field. Alexandra loves highland dancing, theatre, and music, whether it be singing or playing the piano. She enjoys volunteering her time at Special Olympic events, leadership conferences and Leukodystrophy conferences. Alexandra is proudly sponsored by Ripley Variety. Ripley Amb Comp Delaney Dundas Delaney is the daughter of Doug & Heather Dundas and is currently in Grade 12 at Kincardine District Secondary School. After high school she plans to attend post- secondary school to study criminology. Delaney enjoys horseback riding, rugby, badminton, and spending time with her family & friends. She volunteers her time by helping at community events such as Christmas in the park, the fall fair, and vacation bible school. Delaney is proudly sponsored by West Shore Stone & Brick. Ripley Amb Comp Meghan Johnson Megan is the daughter of Sean & Cherie Johnson and is currently in Grade 12 at Kincardine District Secondary School. After high school she hopes to develop a career as a police officer or a journalist. Meghan enjoys spending her time skating, reading, playing piano, or going for ice cream with her friends. She volunteers her time with the Ripley Huron Skating Club, Link Crew for Grade 9 orientation day, and the Ripley Artisan Festival. Meghan is proudly sponsored by RBC Royal Bank- Ripley Branch.