SISKIYOU WRITERS CLUB The Siskiyou Writers Club is an informal, fun-loving group of aspiring and accomplished writers from throughout the Siskiyou area, people who enjoy writing for pleasure as well as published professionals. Members can learn the basics and explore more effective ways of sharing their passion for all kinds of writing including poetry, fiction, memoirs, and family history. The original group was founded in 1980 as the State of Jefferson National Writers Chapter. The club moved from southern Oregon to Yreka in 1986, and the name was changed to the Siskiyou Chapter of the National Writers Association. In 1994, rules necessitated creating a local, independent group, and we became the Siskiyou Writers Club. SWC offers support and encouragement, monthly meetings, monthly newsletters, informative and inspiring speakers, membership networking, mentoring, and two annual social events (a summer family picnic and a holiday social). We have given scholarships to graduating high-school seniors wishing to go into a writing field. We also present members with a writing challenge each month, using a word, phrase or topic picked the previous month. At the end of the year, these writings are published in the SWC Anthology for members to enjoy. SWC meets the last Thursday of each month except during November and December when we adjust because of the holidays. Meetings are usually held at the hospitality room at Sierra Vista Retirement Center, 885 Sierra Vista Drive (off Foothill) in Yreka. Social time begins at 6 pm. The program begins at 6:15 pm, followed by readings of our challenges and a brief business meeting for those wishing to stay. Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy the camaraderie and refreshments and listen to the readings. The yearly dues are $25.00 which includes the monthly newsletter. For more information or to confirm the meeting place, contact Nancy Ballard at (530) 6402459 or knballard@cot.net. ♦
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