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Power Of Words Conference

Post author By Virginia
Post date August 3, 2014

The National League of American Pen Women Denver Branch member Jo’el Roth will be leading a workshop at the 2014 Power of Words Conference. Sponsored by Goddard University’s Transformative Language Network in Kansas City, MO, September 19 to 21. Her workshop is titled, “The Language of Disability,” and is based on her work as a Disability Counselor and journalist.

Join us September 19-21, 2014 at Lake Doniphan Retreat Center in Kansas City, MO for our 11th Power of Words Conference: Transformation, Liberation & Celebration Through the Spoken, Written and Sung Word, with workshops, performances, talking circles, celebration and more, featuring writers, storytellers, performers, musicians, community leaders, activists, educators, and health professionals. The conference, founded in 2003, features workshops in four tracks: narrative medicine, social change, right livelihood (and making a living through the arts), and engaged spirituality, with 30 presenters from across the country.

Register here today: registration (rates go up Aug. 15). Visit our Tumblr page for videos, photos, links, news and more! Scholarship and work-study information here.

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New book published

Post author By Virginia
Post date December 9, 2013

Writer Andria Antico, and illustrator Virginia Small have a new book out titled, Buster The Bully.

Finished cover

The book is about a young boy who comes into a school and takes it over. But something happened to make him see things differently.

The book may be available at Amazon.com in the future. You can see more of the book at Kindereads.

For more information and sales contact Andrea at denverwriter@gmailcom.

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Lakewood Historical Society launches essay contest

Post author By AnnK
Post date April 6, 2013

The Lakewood Historical Society seeks original essays of no more than 3,000 words on topics related to the history of the City of Lakewood, Colorado. All interested persons may enter this contest. A 1st Prize of $300 will be awarded to the top essay by an adult (age 20 and above) and by a youth (age 19 and under). A 2nd Prize of $200 will also be awarded in each category. Accompanying photos and illustrations, recent or historic, are encouraged. Credits and/or bibliography are required. For more information, call Marian Metsopoulous, 303-233-3050, or go to www.historiclakewood.org for detailed contest rules and an entry form. Deadline: May 15, 2013.

IMPORTANT: On the homepage for historiclakewood.org, only four of the ten rules appear. Be sure to choose “Essay Contest Entry Form,” and scroll down to see all ten requirements.

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Tapestry for Peace

Earlier this year several of the Pen Women of the Denver branch got together and put the finishing touches on the Tapestry for Peace.

The Tapestry for Peace is an art quilt made of 66 one of a kind panels. Each panel represents an image or vision of peace. The panels were made in many parts of the world and include applique, quilting, beadwork, watercolor, fabric paint, acrylic, collage, and all sorts of mixed media.

It was literally dreamed up by a visionary named Eve Mackintosh who had a vision of an angel telling her, “There’s a place in space for peace.”

She brought this dream to the Pen Women who would create it along with peace groups, school children and individuals who wished to – as Eve said, “Stitch our lives together in a meaningful expression of peaceful coexistence.”

Sadly, Eve Mackintosh passed away on November 28, 2005 soon after rejoicing in seeing the first completed tapestry panel.

With the contribution of panels from around the country we (NLAPW Denver branch) have continued in the completion of this incredible achievement. The final panel was sewn in place in March 2012. However, even before its completion the Tapestry has been exhibited in several places including the Colorado State Capitol Building where it was viewed by thousands of people from around the world.

A video documentary about the Tapestry for Peace is being completed and will be available for sale. The tapestry is looking for a permanent home where it will be cared for. Stay tuned.

For more information on the Tapestry for Please contact Joice Fairchild at joicefair@hotmail.com.

Finishing touches

Working on a panel

African panel

Hawaii

Arkansas

Denver Capitol Exhibition

Exhibit at the Denver Capitol

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Sue Luxa Speaking Engagement

Post author By Virginia
Post date March 16, 2012

Member Sue Luxa will be speaking at High Plains Elementary, Cherry Creek District on Monday, March 19th on Colorado History From a Child’s Perspective. She will also be speaking at Park Hill Elementary, Denver School District on Friday, March 23rd on the same subject. Sue will come dressed as an old school marm (teacher) and interact with the students about Colorado Territory’s beginnings as a gold-rush area, what an old school-day might have looked like, read a chapter from one of her books and display various antiques so that the children have a chance to guess what the object is and what it was used for. She will allow time for questions from the students. Sue says she prefers small groups so that she can really get a feel for the children.