2014 Stephanie Meyer Day section

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The community of Forks cordially invites you for a weekend celebration of the Birth of Bella (Swan) Cullen

Thursday, September 11 to Sunday, September 14, 2014

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Stephenie Meyer Days 2014 Bella’s Birthday Bash Hosted by Leppell’s Twilight Central Sept. 12-14

Come celebrate SMD 2014 with the original Forks Coven Cosplay Group!

Call for information, prices and reserved seating. 360-374-6931 Friday Sept. 12

Visitor Information Center Stephenie Meyer Day Open House

10-11:30 a.m. - Wild in Forks, Town Tour and Leppell’s Twilight Central 1-4:30 p.m. - Jacob’s Tour and Leppell’s Twilight Central 2 p.m. - Tea time, Meet & Greet at the Cullen House cost $10 per person. Come join the Original Forks Coven Cosplay Group for tea and cookies. Pictures with Edward in the meadow (Bella will be there, too).

5 p.m. - Bowling with the Forks Coven Cosplay Group $15 per person (includes 2 game of bowling and shoes) 5-10 p.m. - Bella’s/Sunset Tour and Leppell’s Twilight Central

Saturday Sept. 13 10-11:30 a.m. - Wild in Forks, Town Tour and Leppell’s Twilight Central 10 a.m. - Vendor booth in front of Leppell’s Twilight Central.

Raffle tickets can be bought at Leppell’s Twilight Central all day long. The tickets will be drawn at Leppell’s dance.

Noon-1 p.m. - Baseball game, free for all! Come play a game of baseball with the Forks Coven Cosplay Group. Take picture with the coven in their baseball attire. Wear your best Twilight baseball outfit.

1-4:30 p.m - Jacob’s Tour and Leppell’s Twilight Central 5-10 p.m. - Bella’s/Sunset Tour and Leppell’s Twilight Central (subject to change) 9 p.m. - Midnight Bella’s Birthday Bash. Cost $30 per person.

Dance is hosted by Leppell’s Twilight Central. Costume party. Come dressed in your best Twilight outfit. Dig deep in your closet. We are looking for your best Twilight modern outfit to the best vintage

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Forks Chamber of Commerce Director Lissy Andros is overwhelmed at the sight of Stephenie Meyer! Photo Christi Baron

outfit. Prizes will be awarded. Everyone that participates will win a prize. Bella’s birthday cake will be served. Trivia games, prizes & lots of fun Advanced tickets for the dance will be sold. Call Leppell’s Twilight Central and 360-374-6931 to reserve your ticket. Tickets will be sold at the door.

Sunday Sept. 14 10-11:30 a.m. - Wild in Forks, Town Tour and Leppell’s Twilight Central 1-4:30 p.m. - Jacob’s Tour and Leppell’s Twilight Central 11 a.m. - Scavenger Hunt $30 per team hosted by Leppell’s Twilight Central 5-10 p.m. - Bella’s/Sunset Tour and Leppell’s Twilight Central.

Watch for any schedule changes, updates and tour times.

Call Leppell’s Twilight Central for prices and reserve seating on tours at 360-374-6961 Schedule and prices are subject to change.

New Twilight Merchandise!

Leppell’s Twilight Central

Bella’s Birthday Bash Saturday Night 9pm See schedule for details

Leppell’s Flowers & Gifts 130 S. Spartan Ave. • 374-6931

The Forks Visitor Center, 1411 S. Forks Ave., will host an open house from 5-7 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 11.

Enjoy photo ops with the Olympic Coven in the rain forest, at the City of Forks sign, with Bella’s trucks, Charlie’s cruiser and more.

Marcia Bingham and Mike Gurling, featured in “Twilight in Forks,” will be on hand for pictures and autographs.

Take a guided walk through the mossy, mysterious rain forest trail located right behind the VIC and maybe Jacob will come along to protect you.

Tour the Forks Timber Museum; wouldn’t you like to see how Emmett looks in a hickory shirt?

Relax and reflect at the Forks Loggers Memorial, where Jasper likes to spend time.

View the beautiful Twilight T-shirt quilt handmade by local quilter, Sharon Buckner.

Have a vintage character T-shirt that you would like to donate for a future quilt?

Sharon is looking for more T-shirts to include in upcoming projects.

Enjoy music, fangtastic and wolfy goodies and Bella’s Bloody Punch, drawings and giveaways and silent auction.

Sign our world-famous guest book!

All events are free of charge but donations are gladly accepted and will benefit the Forks Police Foundation, the Visitor Information Center and the Forks Timber Museum.

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Stephenie Meyer Day Olympic Coven Activities Thursday, Sept. 11 VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER OPEN HOUSE WITH THE OLYMPIC COVEN Time: 5-7 p.m.

Venue: Visitor Information Center Cost: Free, but accepting donations for the Forks Police Foundation, the Visitor Information Center and the Forks Timber Museum All guests will get to enjoy music, “fangtastic” cookies and Bella’s Bloody Punch - on top of participating in fun drawings and giveaways! And don’t forget to sign the world-famous VIC guestbook!

Marcia Bingham and Mike Gurling, featured in the Twilight in Forks documentary, will be on hand for pictures and autographs.

This event is free of charge, but donations are gladly accepted and will benefit the Forks Police Foundation, the Visitor Information Center and the Forks Timber Museum.

DINNER WITH THE OLYMPIC COVEN Time: 7:30 p.m.

Venue: Pacific Pizza Cost: A la carte based on what you order; pay at Pacific Pizza Join the Olympic Coven for a slice at Pacific Pizza, which promises to be, as Esme would say, “molto bene!”

Friday, Sept. 12 GEO CACHING Time: 8 a.m. onward Venue: Local points of interest We’re taking scavenger hunts to the next level! Geo caching is an outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS-enabled devices.

This year, the goal will be to find Bella. Every morning, a new set of GPS coordinates will be announced. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to find the clue at this location.

This clue will help you solve that day’s puzzle, leading you one step closer to finding Bella!

BREAKFAST WITH THE OLYMPIC COVEN Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Venue: JT’s Sweet Stuffs

helps homeless veterans find a place to live and make their way in our world, which may feel very different from what it was before they left in service of our country.

The Pacific Coast Salmon Coalition will be providing a downhome Forks styled barbecue dinner of hamburgers, hot dogs, sides and homemade drinks, as well as dancing and music from Forks’ own DJ Wayne – you may Stephenie Meyer Day 2013 group photo in front of Forks High School. Subremember him from our prom mitted photo last year!

Cost: $10; please pay at JT’s A Stephenie Meyer Day staple!

If you bring non-perishable Sweet Stuffs when you arrive. Take a break and join the Olym- food items for Sarge’s Place’s You’ll want to get an early start pic Coven for a bowl – or cone Warrior’s Pantry, you will be on this exciting, busy day, so join – of JT’s famous ice cream. entered to win fantastic prizes the Olympic Coven for breakfast There’s a flavor for everyone, courtesy of the SMD team! at JT’s Sweet Stuffs. Breakfast is and as usual, Janet and Tom Along with his family, Jasper the most important meal of the will provide a buffet of toppings will be there in uniform to show day – Dr. Cullen says so! for you to customize your own his support for his fellow vetersundae! ans and welcome guests to the SHOPPING WITH event. In a show of solidarity, ALICE CULLEN BONFIRE AT LA PUSH his brother Emmett will be there Time: 9:30 a.m.

Time: 5 p.m.-sunset arm wrestling for donations! All Venue: Meet at JT’s Sweet Stuffs Venue: First Beach of the cash and food donations Everyone knows that Alice Cost: Free taken onsite will benefit Charlie loves to shop. Now she and her A visit to Forks isn’t complete and Jasper’s charities of choice, family are sharing that passion without spending some time in the Pacific Coast Salmon Coaliwith you – some of them re- La Push, home of the world’s tion and Sarge’s Place. Buy your luctantly, in Bella’s case. We’ll sexiest werewolves. tickets in advance for this night begin at JT’s Sweet Stuffs and of fun and fundraising for two work our way into every shop MAJOR WHITLOCK’S great local Forks charities! in town, with Alice and family TRIBUTE TO SARGE’S PLACE offering a guided tour! It isn’t Time: 8:30-11:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 13 every day that such a fashionable Venue: The Roundhouse vampire offers personal shopCost: $35 with proceeds going GEO CACHING Time: 8 a.m. ping services, so come prepared to Sarge’s Place Venue: Local points of interest to shop until you drop!

As we all know, Major Jasper Geo caching continues, bringWhitlock proudly served in the military and this night we will be ICE CREAM SOCIAL celebrating all those who served WITH THE OLYMPIC COVEN after him by hosting an event Time: 2:30-3:30 p.m. to fill the “Warrior’s Pantry” Venue: JT’s Sweet Stuffs Cost: $5; please pay at JT’s of Forks’ own Sarge’s Place.

Sarge’s Place is a resource that Sweet Stuffs when you arrive

ing you one step closer to finding Bella and your own exclusive Olympic Coven experience!

A new set of GPS coordinates for the day will be given out at 8 a.m.

BREAKFAST WITH THE OLYMPIC COVEN Time: 8:30-9:30 a.m.

Venue: JT’s Sweet Stuffs Cost: $10; please pay at JT’s Sweet Stuffs when you arrive Start your day off right by having breakfast with the Olympic Coven! And if anyone asks, they ate every last bite. No vampires here …

DR. AND MRS. CULLEN’S BLOOD DRIVE Time: 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Venue: Forks Community Hospital parking lot Cost: Free It’s not every day you can say you’ve given blood in Forks!

If you’ve ever wanted to be tended to by Dr. Cullen – and channel the legend of the Stregoni Benefici in the process – now’s your chance. The Puget Sound Blood Bank will be in Forks to accept blood from donors over the age of 18 and Dr. and Mrs. Cullen will be on hand to greet donors and offer photo opportunities! Even better: Esme will stay with you and offer you cookies until you’re CONTINUED on page 12

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getting back on your feet.

Please note: The Puget Sound Blood Bank will need a minimum of 30 donors in order to operate and can accept a maximum of 45, so participation will be limited.

The entire process will take approximately 45 minutes between registration, drawing blood and refreshments afterward.

GROUP PHOTO WITH THE OLYMPIC COVEN Time: 11 a.m.

Venue: Forks High School sign Cost: Free Join us for a commemorative group photo in front of the Forks High School sign – we’ll put it online so that everyone can see it!

COSTUME CONTEST WITH THE OLYMPIC COVEN Time: 1 p.m.

Venue: Forks High School theater (The Commons) Cost: Free Now’s your chance to really strut your stuff! Show off your best Twilight look on stage at Forks High School, inspired by

characters in any of the films or books, for the chance to win some amazing prizes! The event will be judged by Alice, Bella, Esme, Nessie and Rosalie, so come dressed in your Twilight best and show them what you’re made of! We’ll have amazing prizes on hand to award to winners in the following categories: - Most Creative - Best Group - Best Couple - Best Human - Best Vampire - Best Werewolf - Best Dressed (Alice’s Choice) - Best Overall PLEASE NOTE: The student government at Forks High School, the Associated Student Body, will be on hand from noon-2 p.m. to conduct tours of the school and sell authentic Spartans gear, so be sure to support them!

BELLA’S BIRTHDAY PARTY Time: 2:30 p.m.

Venue: Forks Thrifty Mart Cost: Free

Stephenie Meyer and friends arrive at City Hall, with Lissy Andros and Marcia Bingham of the Forks Visitor Center, where Mayor Bryon Monohon read a proclamation recognizing the author. Photo Christi Baron

Septembe r 13th and 14th Only!

Jacob’s Blackberry Cobbler Regular . . . $4.00 Ala Mode . . . $4.50

Bella’s Birthday Burger

Paging Bella Swan to the front!

Bella may not work at the Thrifty Mart anymore, but as one of their most popular employees, they’re always happy to celebrate her birthday … even if she doesn’t exactly age anymore. The birthday girl herself will be in attendance to cut the cake, so be sure to wish her a happy birthday!

BELLA AND EDWARD’S ANNIVERSARY PARTY Time: 7 p.m.-midnight Venue: The Real Cullen House – Westlands Homestead Cost: $150 The night Edward saved Bella from uncertain danger, then took her to dinner at Bella Italia, is a night that will forever live in our minds. That evening was the beginning of a long journey, not only for the love-struck couple, but for Twilight fans everywhere.

This is the night that bonded us all together through a magical story woven by Stephenie Meyer.

Because the Cullens have a strong sense of family and tradition, they wanted to make sure this night is celebrated every year forever. Normally it is a very private affair with just the family in attendance, but this year, they have decided to open their doors and allow us to celebrate with them!

This evening will begin with light appetizers and mingling with guests and the Olympic Coven. Dinner will be served, onsite, by Bella Italia. What better way to celebrate that legend-

Mayor Bryon Monohon dressed in his Twilight best for his meeting with Stephenie Meyer.

Photo Christi Baron

ary first date than by having the same restaurant cater the event?

The Cullens thought it would be a nice treat for everyone!

Once dinner is over, everyone will be encouraged to put on their dancing shoes and dance the night away, courtesy of our amazing DJ! Even better, there will be photo opportunities with your favorite coven members and vignettes set up for photos with your friends to commemorate the event!

The venue is confirmed but will not be released until guests arrive and pick up their registration materials in Forks for SMD 2014.

Rest assured, this event will make your every Twi-dream come true!

Sunday, Sept. 14 GEO CACHING Time: 8 a.m.

Venue: Local points of interest Geo caching continues! This is it! The last clue of the weekend!

The first to find it will get to have an exclusive experience with the

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Olympic Coven!

NOTE: No biting, hitting or scratching … hee hee!

A new set of GPS coordinates for the day will be given out at 8 a.m.

RENESMEE’S BIRTHDAY PARTY MEET AND GREET Time: 11 a.m.

Venue: Miller Tree Inn Cost: Free Everyone loves a party – especially when it’s a birthday party for Renesmee, hosted by her loving grandparents, Carlisle and Esme! The Olympic Coven will be on hand to make you feel right at home at the Cullen House before leaving our beautiful town.

We’ll be serving light appetizers and desserts to celebrate.

GETTING TO KNOW YOU: A Q&A PANEL WITH THE OLYMPIC COVEN Time: 12:30-1:30 p.m.

Venue: Forks High School theater (The Commons) Cost: Free You’ve spoken to and interacted with them in character all weekend, but now is your opportunity to meet the personalities behind each character in the Olympic Coven! Join us for a panel with the cast, where you can learn how they became involved with Stephenie Meyer Day, what their lives are like outside of the event, how to create screen accurate costumes and more! What better way to say goodbye to an unforgettable weekend than to make even more new friends?

Each member of the Olympic Coven will be selling prints after the panel and will be available to personalize autographs. As well, the student government at Forks High School, the Associated Student Body, will be on hand to sell authentic Spartans gear, so be sure to support them!

Thank you for joining us!