FRAA offers creative writing workshops
FLORENCE — The Florence Regional
Arts Alliance (FRAA) presents a new pro-
gram of monthly workshops for writers of
all levels. All classes will take place at the
FRAA center located at Munsel Lake
Plaza, 4969 Highway 101, just north of
Fred Meyer.
Two workshops are scheduled this
summer:
• Saturday, July 25, from 1 to 4 p.m.:
“The Art of Memoir — Share Your Story”
— Everyone is unique and a storyteller
and each person’s life contains invaluable
lessons, wisdom, courage and humor.
Turn these meaningful experiences into
powerful stories that can heal, uplift and
inspire hope in others and leave a legacy
of love for families and friends.
• Saturday, Aug. 22, from 1 to 4 p.m.:
“Jump Start Your Book” — Do you have
a book idea but don’t know where to
begin? This workshop will provide tips
and techniques to get started in any genre,
whether an ebook or a hardcover, and
address publishing options.
Writers of all levels are welcome to
attend. Bring paper and pen or the writing
tool of your choice. Registration is sug-
gested but not required. Cost is $20 for
FRAA members or $25 for non-members.
The instructor offers a free scholarship for
someone in need.
Classes will be taught by award-win-
ning writer, editor and journalist
Catherine J. Rourke, who brings 30 years
of experience as a staff editor-writer for
newspapers, magazines and publishers to
the workshops.
Educated in English and journalism at
the City University of New York, Oxford
University and the Walter Cronkite
School of Journalism, Rourke has served
as a contractual book editor and jacket
cover copywriter for major publishing
houses, including Amazon and Random
House, in both print and digital formats.
The former New Yorker has received
more than two dozen industry awards and
now resides in Florence, where she is pen-
ning a memoir about her experiences as
an investigative reporter.
For more information or to register, call
541-708-2120 or email CJReditor@
gmail.com.
‘Chicago’ auditions
set for July 10-12
in Florence
FLORENCE — The Last Resort
Players will hold open auditions for its
November production of the Broadway
hit “Chicago.”
LRP’s production of “Chicago” will
be directed by veteran actor and direc-
tor David Lauria.
Auditions will be held for three days
at the Florence Events Center, 715
Quince St.: Friday, July 10, from 6 to 9
p.m.; Saturday, July 11, from 9 to 11
a.m. and 2 to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, July
12, from 2 to 5 p.m.
For more information, visit
www.lastresortplayers.org.
NORTH BEND CELEBRATES ANNIVERSARY WITH JULY JUBILEE
NORTH BEND — This year North
Bend will celebrate its 112th Birthday
commemorating when incorporation
papers were filed to make the city official.
The sense of reminiscence characterizes
the July Jubilee, set for July 17-19.
This year’s theme “Summer Dreams,”
reflects the dreams that have built and
supported the town. The newest addition
to the city is Grant Circle, located on the
intersection of Union and California
streets in front of City Hall. One of the
town’s many celebrations will be the
Grant Circle Dedication on Saturday, July
18, at 11 a.m. with the unveiling of the
Louis J. Simpson statue by his daughter
Barbara Simpson Griffin.
The July Jubilee weekend is packed
with 20 different events happening
throughout town, many of which are free
and family friendly.
Eat with the Princesses, “chalk the
walk,” take in live theater, run in the 5K,
fish for trout, bowl, swim, enjoy the
Parade, “Show ’n’ Shine” and Cruise,
have a hotdog or a chicken barbecue, play
Disc Golf, eat ice cream, Sip-n-Stoll and,
if that is not enough, see “Elvis.”
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