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SUMMARY:March 4th Writer’s Night – Fun with the Forum Fundraiser Event
DESCRIPTION:The WCWF Fun with the Forum Silent Auction and Fundraiser on March 4\, 2025\nOur event officially starts at 6:00 p.m. at The Art Center in Grand Junction. \nDoors open at 5:30 p.m. so you can peruse auction items\, get a beverage\, enjoy a snack\, and listen to guitar music. \nIn order to plan for our pizza and beverage purchase\, we need to know you’re coming\, so PLEASE RSVP above this page! \n__________________________________________________\nGuitarist Jake Johnson is back!\nHe’ll play as we set up\, during intermissions\, and at the end as we hand over auction items to our wonderful supporters. \n \n  \n“Western Colorado native Jake Johnson has performed for a variety of audiences all across Colorado for over 17 years. A former jazz and classical musician\, his influences range widely and can be heard in his style. He enjoys biking\, going to movies\, playing in the mountains\, and traveling.” \n  \n  \nMore details…\nNew this year: The Typewritering Wordsmiths! It’s Poetry on Demand typed on vintage typewriters and because it’s a fundraiser\, it’s $5 (we wouldn’t turn away more) per poem. They’ll start typing at 5:30 p.m. when doors open. Start thinkin’…what’s your poetry request? Any subject\, but don’t be crude. \nBack again: Table o’ Books – $2 for paperbacks\, $3 for hardbacks. Cash appreciated. \nIt’s a tradition now: Pablo’s Pizza is delivering to the event once again! Every slice was gone before the end of the night last year. Plus\, we’ll have beverages of course. \nSchedule\n5:30 p.m.  Doors open; bidding starts; music; food and beverages; Typewritering Wordsmiths \n6:00 p.m.  Emcee Melody Jones: announcements and fun stuff \n6:10 p.m.  Opening Poetry Reading by Peter Waldor \nPeter Waldor is the author of twenty-four books of poetry\, including Who Touches Everything\, which won the National Jewish Book Award for poetry. He is also the author of a book of essays\, Seven Quilts. His book Gate Posts With No Gate\, is a poetry-art collaboration with a group of visual artists. He was the Poet Laureate of San Miguel County\, Colorado for 2014-2015. His poetry has appeared widely in magazines\, including the American Poetry Review\, Ploughshares\, The Colorado Review\, Fungi Magazine\, and Mothering Magazine. He lives in Ophir\, Colorado. \n6:25 p.m.  Intermission: bidding wars; food and beverage consumption; music; Typewritering Wordsmiths \n6:35 p.m.  Special entertainment will be provided by Geek Parties of the Grand Valley\, a local non-profit that hosts theatre and events in the Grand Junction area. They will perform excerpts from “The Cliffnotes of Insanity: the Princess Bride in 30 Minutes or Less\,” a parody of the timeless classic\, “The Princess Bride.” Expect it to be inconceivable! \n7:05 p.m. Intermission: final bids\, food and beverage consumption\, music\, Typewritering Wordsmiths \n7:15 p.m.  Games and a prize with our Games Wizard Jim Van Pelt \n7:25 p.m.  Emcee announces winners of bid items; winners pay by cash\, check\, or charge; winners skip merrily home with items in hand tra-la-la\, and everybody is happy \n  \nDonations we’ve secured for your bidding pleasure with more coming:\n\nSomething fabulous from Wendy Videlock\, Western Slope Poet Laureate – details coming\nDog grooming gift certificates from HBJ’s Grooming\nEnstrom’s Gift Basket\nBeer Gift Basket – super popular last year – who knew?\nSomething from Out West Books\, a great supporter of the WCWF\nA second Out West Books item – a gift bag with a gift card\nA gift basket filled with books on writing AND wine – because writing and wine…\nTwo CrossStitch Kits\nWine Basket from Peachfork\nChristmas (in March) Quilt made by a local artisan\nGift certificate from Carboy Winery\nMembership from the Art Center\nThree charcoal drawings of various nature scenes by local artist Myles Grandbouche\nMOOORE coming!\n\n__________________________________________________\nWhy have we made this fundraiser an annual event?\nYOU. You are the reason we’re pulling this together. \nWe’re happy to report steadily increasing attendance at Writer’s Night events\, writing workshops\, monthly open mics\, and happy hours. We’d like to continue offering these opportunities plus expand our programming for writers on Colorado’s Western Slope\, and it takes dollars to make it all happen. \nThe WCWF runs on grants with strict spending guidelines\, donations\, and sweat equity with an all-volunteer board and community members who help out. Grants tell us we can’t spend their money on room rentals or our lovely bookkeeper. \nThe not-sexy stuff keeps us going.\nAuction proceeds go to operational expenses\, including rent\, bookkeeping\, website maintenance\, room rental for writer’s nights\, marketing efforts\, incidentals\, and required insurance – all the stuff behind the scenes. Plus\, wouldn’t it be great to have a little something in reserve for leaner times?
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/wcwfsilentauction/
LOCATION:The Art Center\, 1803 N. 7th Street\, Grand Junction\, CO\, 81501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Silent Auction
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SUMMARY:Rescheduled! November Writer’s Night – Fun with the Forum Fundraiser Event
DESCRIPTION:Note to outside agencies emailing us: we are not seeking additional help with the auction.\nFolks\, the WCWF Silent Auction and Fundraiser for 2024 has been rescheduled!\nDue to a number of challenges\, the board decided to reschedule our annual fundraiser from November 5\, 2024\, to Tuesday\, March 4\, 2025. All the details are at this link\, and we will add more as they become available. \nThanks so much for your understanding and ongoing support of the forum!
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/november-writers-night-the-2024-wcwf-silent-auction-and-fundraiser-event/
LOCATION:Grand Junction Art Center\, 1803 No. 7th\, Grand Junction\, Colorado\, 81501
CATEGORIES:Silent Auction,Writer's Nights
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SUMMARY:The WCWF Silent Auction and Fundraiser Event
DESCRIPTION:  \nLast year our inaugural WCWF Silent Auction and Fundraiser was a great success\, so we’re doing it again. \nIt’s set for Tuesday\, November 7\, 2023 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at The Art Center in Grand Junction. Doors open at 5:45 p.m. so you can take a look at auction items\, get a beverage\, eat a slice\, and enjoy guitar music. \nJoin us for a night of fun\, refreshments\, and a little bit of holiday shopping while you bid on an array of fabulous auction items. By night’s end\, you will be entertained\, refreshed\, and the proud owner of something new – or winner of a gift card because you’re the Royalty of Trivia Knowledge. \nWe’re plying you with food and drink so register today at the top of this page so we know how much to get. \n__________________________________________________\n  \nMusician Jake Johnson is joining us again! We loved him and he loved us last year. \nHe’ll play as we set up\, during intermissions\, and at the end as we hand over auction items to our wonderful supporters. \n \n  \n  \n“Western Colorado native Jake Johnson has performed for a variety of audiences all across Colorado for over 17 years. A former jazz and classical musician\, his influences range widely and can be heard in his style. He enjoys biking\, going to movies\, playing in the mountains\, and traveling.” \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSchedule \n5:45 p.m.  Doors open; bidding starts; music; food and beverages \n6:00 p.m.  Emcee announcements and fun stuff \n6:05 p.m.  The bard himself\, English playwright\, poet\, and actor William Shakespeare\, is opening our night of festivities! \n6:15 p.m.  Intermission\, bidding wars\, food and beverage consumption\, music \n6:25 p.m.  Joke Junction Comedy Set \n6:45 p.m.  Intermission\, last chance to bid\, more consumption\, music \n7:00 p.m.  Trivia Wizard James Van Pelt \nLast year\, some (non-writer) attendees were not sure about joining our Writer Trivia Game\, but they loved it! We’ll break into teams of 5 people each (the number per team may change); winning team members earn gift cards \n7:25 p.m.  Emcee announces winners of bid items; winners pay by cash\, check\, or charge; winners skip merrily home with items in hand tra-la-la\, and everybody is happy \n  \nMore details… \nNew this year: a photo booth! Get wild\, get silly\, get pics with you and your friends. Bring your best funny hats if you want. \nBack again: Table o’ Books – $2 for paperbacks\, $3 for hardbacks. \nPablo’s Pizza is delivering to the event once again! Every slice was gone before the end of the night last year. The WCWF president never did get to have a bite. \n \n  \nJoke Junction Standup Comedy will be there! The founder Emilie Stickley gave a great workshop last year on comedy writing. \n  \n  \n \n  \nTrivia Wizard James Van Pelt is in the house! He’s our emcee for our  Writer Trivia Contest. Teams will compete. Prizes will be won. Fun will be had. But only if you show up… \n  \n  \nDonations we’ve secured (so far) for your bidding pleasure: \n\nGreeting cards by artist and poet Wendy Videlock\, Western Slope Poet Laureate\nHandcrafted quilted Christmas table runner (popular last year)\nGift certificate for a free pour at Candle Kitchen in downtown Grand Junction\nDog grooming gift certificates from HBJ’s Grooming (popular last year!)\nEnstrom’s Gift Basket\nSpa Gift Basket\nWillow Creek Gift Basket\nWine Gift Basket (I mean we love our gift baskets)\nBeer Gift Basket\nBanned Book Basket\n$100 gift certificate for Grand Mesa Lodge\n90-minute massage gift certificate from Olive You Therapeutics\nGift certificate from Penguin Pest Control for one service\nFrom Out West Books: The Creative Act: A Way of Being book by Rick Rubin\nA large basket filled with items from Carol’s Oriental Foods created by our own Mary Watson (popular last year)\nA professional photography session with Josh Hall\nGift basket from Alida’s in Palisade\nJewelry: necklace and bracelet from DarcMoon\nNINE SETS of lovely handmade holiday greeting cards from one of our Wednesday morning Writer Chicks (went fast in 2022)\nGift set donated by local poet Jill Burkey\nAn American flag with a story\nA decadent Pina Colada Cheesecake\nA never-used Mont Blanc Pen\nA beautiful vintage hand-tooled leather briefcase in excellent condition\n\n\nWhy are we holding this fundraiser?\nYOU. You are the reason we’re pulling this together. \nWe’re happy to report steadily increasing attendance at Writer’s Night events\, critique groups\, and happy hours. We’d like to continue offering these opportunities plus expand our programming for writers on Colorado’s Western Slope\, and it takes dollars to make it all happen. \nThe WCWF runs on grants with strict spending guidelines\, donations\, and sweat equity with an all-volunteer board and community members who help out. Grants tell us we can’t spend their money on room rentals or our lovely bookkeeper. \nThe not-sexy stuff keeps us going: auction proceeds go to operational expenses that include rent\, bookkeeping\, website maintenance\, marketing efforts\, incidentals\, and required insurance – all the stuff behind the scenes. Plus wouldn’t it be great to have a little something in reserve for leaner times?
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/silentauction2023/
LOCATION:The Art Center\, 1803 N. 7th Street\, Grand Junction\, CO\, 81501\, United States
CATEGORIES:Silent Auction
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SUMMARY:December 2022: Silent Auction Writer's Night and FUNdraiser
DESCRIPTION:*Note: Scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page to register.\nOur December event is our first-ever Writer’s Night Silent Auction and FUNdraiser\, set for Tuesday\, December 6\, 2022 beginning at 6:00 p.m. – doors open at 5:45 p.m. – at The Art Center in Grand Junction. \nJoin us for a night of fun\, refreshments\, and a little bit of holiday shopping while you bid on an array of fabulous auction items. By night’s end\, you will be entertained\, refreshed\, and the proud owner of something new – or winner of a gift card because you’re the Royalty of Trivia Knowledge. Register today at the bottom of this page. \n\nWhy are we holding this fundraiser?\nWe’d like to bring new programming for writers your way\, expand to in-person offerings in Montrose\, and resurrect popular past events like this one: Write Out Loud: A WCWF Live Performance of Original Local Works or this one: Prompt & Circumstance. \nWe also have a new goal of establishing a scholarship fund for high school graduates or GED recipients pursuing a degree in a writing-related field (we will investigate the legalities\, etc.)\, and we need your help to make this a reality. \n  \n*NEW: Musician Jake Johnson is joining us! He’ll play as we set up\, during intermissions\, and at the end as we hand over auction items to our wonderful supporters. \n \n  \n  \n“Western Colorado native Jake Johnson has performed for a variety of audiences all across Colorado for over 16 years. A former jazz and classical musician\, his influences range widely and can be heard in his style. He enjoys biking\, going to movies\, playing in the mountains\, and traveling.” \n  \n  \n  \n  \nSchedule \n5:45 p.m.  Doors open; bidding starts; music; food and beverages \n6:00 p.m.  Emcee announcements and fun stuff \n6:05 p.m.  The poetry stylings of the one and only Wendy Videlock \n6:25 p.m.  Intermission\, bidding wars\, food and beverage consumption\, music \n6:35 p.m.  Emcee followed by our Sampler Platter Panel \n6:55 p.m.  Intermission\, last chance to bid\, more consumption\, music \n7:05 p.m.  Emcee and James Van Pelt\, our Trivia Master\nWriter Trivia Game in teams of 5 people each (the number per team may change); winning team members earns gift cards \n7:25 p.m.  Emcee announces winners of bid items; winners pay by cash\, check\, or charge; winners skip merrily home with items in hand tra-la-la \n  \nDetails… \n  \nPablo’s Pizza is delivering to the event! We’re now asking for RSVP registrations so we know how much to order. \n  \n \nWendy Videlock is in the house! She’s the opening act with wonderful poetry readings\, and she’s generously donating auction items. Will it be an autographed book? Will it be beautiful artwork? Come on down and find out. \n  \n  \n \nJames Van Pelt is in the house! Jim is donating auction items\, AND he’s the emcee for our first-ever Writer Trivia Contest. Teams will compete. Prizes will be won. Fun will be had. But only if you show up… \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nWe are hosting a mini-panel of guests who will answer questions on a variety of topics related to writing\, publishing\, performing\, and the business side of being an author/writer. Time is tight at 13 minutes total. Names and subjects below so you can think of questions! \n  \nCaleb Ferganchick: slam poetry\, poetry in social justice movements\, event organizing\, self publishing\, leading workshops \nJohn Lanci: religion\, writing rituals for performance\, and how to write an effective sermon for your aunt’s funeral or your Mom’s remarriage \nAdrienne Cascarella: speaking/performing/memorizing\, persuasive writing\, and how to use journaling and free writing to get through writer’s block \nMelody Jones: general social media questions; how best to use social media as a writer or author; how to manage multiple platforms and not lose your mind \n  \nWhat types of auction items will be there? \nWe’ve had more donations come in and we will strive to keep this list updated\, but there will absolutley be some surprise items at the auction that aren’t on this list. \n \n  \n  \nTwo single-day passes to Powderhorn Mountain Resort. \n  \n  \n \n \n  \nGorgeous Christmas quilt handmade just for this occasion; square\, made as a table centerpiece or other decorative area. \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \nFour sets of handmade Christmas and Holiday cards with different thems\, made just for this occasion. \n  \n  \n \n  \nHuge gift basket from Enstrom Toffee & Confectionary. \n  \n  \n \n  \nSpa Gift Basket with Journal. \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \nExtra Large Snack and Refreshment Gift Basket filled with items from Carol’s Oriental Food & Gifts. \n  \n  \n \n  \nOriginal artwork by Phyllis Moorman – 3 pieces. \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \nTiffany-style lamp with handmade stained-glass shade. \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \nChinle Collar – handmade original design from VirJen Beadwork. \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \nHandmade original design earrings from VirJen Beadwork. \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \nFrom Out West Books:  “Rebel with a Clause\,” by Ellen Jovin. \n  \n  \n \n  \nBook by Dr. April Schulte\, founder of Healing Horizons Integrative Solutions \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n  \nGreeting cards\, books\, and a painting by Wendy Videlock \n  \n  \nIf you’d like to support our revival and growth efforts\, there are several ways to help. If you can donate an item or service\, beverages\, or physical labor to help set up items on tables\, please contact us directly at our email. \nOf course coming to our FUNdraiser is the best support of all! We love seeing you. \nAll proceeds support the Western Colorado Writers’ Forum and associated writer programs\, a nonprofit committed to fostering a rich and diverse writing community on Colorado’s Western Slope that invites participation from diverse cultures\, customs\, and life experiences. \nSilent Auction Items\nItem: Extra Large Snack and Refreshment Gift Basket filled with items from Carol’s Oriental Food & Gifts \nValue: $100  Minimum bid: $25 \n\nItem: Spa Gift Basket with Journal \nValue: $70  Minimum bid: $15 \n\nNew* Item: A one-page critique of a first chapter of a novel or a short story (4\,000 words or less\, approx) by author James Van Pelt \nValue: $50  Minimum bid: $20 \n\nNew* Item: Paperback edition of The Best of James Van Pelt \nValue:  $25  Minimum bid: $10 \n\nNew* Item: Gift certificate for a one-year\, deluxe household membership to the Western Colorado Botanical Gardens\, good for 2 named adults\, 3 children 3-18\, and 3 guests. Includes free admission to over 300 gardens throughout the U.S. with your membership card! \nValue: $120   Minimum Bid: $50 \n\nNew* Item: A variety of items from Lithic Bookstore including books\, bookmarks\, pins\, can koozie\, tote bag and a $10 coupon \nValue: $85   Minimum Bid: $35 \n\nNew* Item: One basket of assorted goodies from Alida’s Fruits including jams\, salsa\, syrup and snacks \nValue: $45   Minimum Bid: $10 \n\nItem: Two gift cards for Pablo’s Pizza\, separate bid items \nValue: $20 each   Minimum bid: $5 \n\nNew* Item: The Poetic Imaginarium: A Worthy Difficulty\, a book of  critical essay\, review\, and memoir\, along with original artwork and poems by Wendy Videlock \nValue: $20  Minimum bid: $5 \n\nNew* Item: book of poetry by Wendy Videlock\, Wise to the West \nValue: $20  Minimum bid: $5 \n\nNew* Items: Two separate packs of greeting cards designed by Wendy Videlock \nValue for each greeting card pack: $20  Minimum bid for each: $3 \n\nNew* Item: Original framed and matted artwork by Wendy Videlock \nValue: $95  Minimum bid: $25 \n\nNew* Item: Half hour consultation with Dr. April Schulte-Barclay DAOM\, LAc\, founder of Healing Horizons Integrative Solutions\, plus a copy of her book “Save Your Life Now.” \nValue: Priceless! It’s your health 🙂  Minimum bid: $35 \n\nNew* Items: Three separate gift certificates for dog grooming services at HBJ’s Your Way Grooming at 15th and North in Grand Junction\, covers all small dog grooms and most services for medium to large dogs. \nValue for each gift cert: $75  Minimum bid: $25 for each one \n\nNew* Item: Huge gift bag – Many Pathways to Writing or Writing Better plus two bottles of DaVinci wine; includes ten gently used writing book classics plus liquid inspiration. \nValue: $100  Minimum bid: $25 \n\nItems: Four sets of beautiful handmade holiday cards\, 6 cards per set\, sold separately \nValue: $30 per set  Minimum Bid: $5 per set \n\nItem: Handmade square Christmas quilt\, made as a decorative item (like for a table centerpiece) \nValue:  $150   Minimum Bid: $30 \n\nItem: Tiffany-style lamp with handmade stained glass shade; two bulbs with pull chains. \nGallery Value: $150   Minimum Bid: $50 \n\nItems: Handmade original design earrings from VirJen Beadwork; sold separately \nEach Earring Set Gallery Value: $50   Minimum Bid Each Set: $20 \n\nItem:  Chinle Collar – handmade original design from VirJen Beadwork. Adjustable length. Glass seed beads. \nGallery Value: $250   Minimum Bid: $100 \n\nItem: Two single-day passes to Powderhorn Mountain Resort good for one full day of skiing each at Western Colorado’s premier ski resort \nValue: $180   Minimum Bid: $75 \n\nItem: Book “Rebel with a Clause\,” by Ellen Jovin \nList price value: $26.99   Minimum Bid: $10 \n\nItem: $25 gift certificates from Main Street Bagels in Grand Junction (we have two separate gift certificates that will be separate bids) \nValue for each card: $25   Minimum bid for each card: $5 \n\nItem: One hour personal coaching for one author/writer on a social media subject by social media consultant and expert\, author\, and award-winning poet Melody Jones. Must be scheduled no later than January 31\, 2023. \nValue: $250   Minimum bid: $40 \n\nItem: One ghostwritten mini autobiography of 7\,000-9\,000 words with one round of revision and 4-5 hours of interviewing time by memoir ghostwriter and award-winning journalist Christie Matherne. Must begin interviews by January 31\, 2023. \nValue: $2\,750  Minimum bid: $1\,200 \n\nItem: Full copy edit of your manuscript (up to 85\,000 words)\, including 30-minute Zoom chat for author questions on the edits\, by published author and professional editor Avery Brooks. Must be scheduled no later than January 31\, 2023. \nValue: $1500   Minimum bid: $250 \n\nItem: One “first read” of any mostly finished novel by Virginia Jensen with useful critique to help you move forward with your book. Must be scheduled no later than January 31\, 2023. \nValue: $75   Minimum Bid: $25 \n\nItem: Enstrom Candies Gift Basket – One gift basket full of delicious fine chocolate and the best chocolate toffee in the world from Enstrom Candies. \nValue: $50  Minimum Bid: $25 \n\nItem:  one 8” x 24” original painting by Phyllis Moorman.  Shades of green highlight this dreamcatcher painted in the abstract-realism style characteristic of alcohol ink. \nValue:  $100          Minimum bid:  $35 \n\nItem:  one 8” round original painting with stand by Phyllis Moorman.  Pedaling within the spokes of a bicycle tire\, a biker ascends the mountains of Western Colorado in this alcohol ink painting. \nValue:  $75            Minimum bid:  $25 \n\nItem:  one original painting\, matted to 14” x 11”  by Phyllis Moorman.  An EKG is the mountain biker’s path toward the everlasting sun in this abstract watercolor crystal painting. \nValue:  $100          Minimum bid:  $35 \n\n 
URL:https://westerncoloradowriters.org/event/december-2022-silent-auction/
LOCATION:Grand Junction Art Center\, 1803 No. 7th\, Grand Junction\, Colorado\, 81501
CATEGORIES:Other,Silent Auction,Writer's Nights
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