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9 GRAB BAG AN ASSORTMENT OF MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS SEPTEMBER 22�29, 2021 Fishtrap Fireside returns Oct. 1 Monthly series will again be virtual By Katy Nesbitt Go! Magazine E NTERPRISE — The Fishtrap Fireside series launches Friday, Oct. 1, with writers Zanni Schauffl er, Ginger Berry and Jim Dameron. Now in its ninth season, the popular monthly Fishtrap event will be available online for literary fans around the globe. “We’re off ering Fireside virtually again this fall,” said Mike Midlo, Fishtrap’s program director. “The advantage being people can take in these read- ings from anywhere around the country or the world.” The Oct. 1 session begins at 7 p.m. Access it at www.fi shtrap. org and Fishtrap’s YouTube channel. FISHTRAP FIRESIDE 7 p.m., Oct. 1 www.fi shtrap.org Also on Fishtrap's YouTube channel ABOUT THE WRITERS Zanni Schauffl er has a mas- ter’s in writing from Portland State University and a master’s in fi ne arts from the University of Cali- fornia, Irvine. She left her native Portland 14 years ago to escape “the city poetry social scene,” she said, and came to Wallowa County to work at Fishtrap. A published poet and the recipient of an Oregon Literary Arts Fellow- ship in Poetry, Schauffl er is a con- summate artist who is working on a novel, writing poetry, painting pictures and always reading. Ginger Berry Jim Dameron Zanni Schauffl er Jim Dameron splits his time between Portland and Lostine. An essayist and poet, his work has appeared in “The Missouri Review,” “AGNI,” “Mid-American Review,” “Northwest Review” and “Post Road.” Three of his essays have been cited as no- table by the editors of The Best American Essays (2000, 2005 and 2013). Ginger Berry, a freshman in high school, lives in Enterprise and attends Oak Meadow High School online. With a love of writing, she has attended the past three Summer Fishtrap workshops. Outside her aca- demic pursuits, she said she en- joys cooking, reading, dancing and playing with her two dogs. have enjoyed a variety of genres including cowboy poetry, fi c- tion, nonfi ction, humor, memoir, sci-fi fantasy, essay, travelogue and food stories. Fishtrap, started in 1988, is a literary organization based in Enterprise dedicated to clear thinking and good writing in and about the West. While provid- ing educational opportunities for people around the country, programs like Fireside were de- signed to showcase local talent. ABOUT FISHTRAP Fishtrap Fireside is a monthly reading series designed to feature diverse voices of local writers. Since the program launched in 2013, audiences Providing quality and compassion to all his patients. Eagle Cap Excursion Train Dr Sanders specializes in all aspects of the foot and ankle. Anything from foot & ankle pain to diabetic foot care & limb salvage, injuries, surgery, skin or toe nail conditions, sports medicine, he covers it all! Get on board for fun! Homemade Burgers & Fries 2830 10th St Baker City, Oregon Brian Sanders, DPM Accepting most insurances Baker City office hours: Mon-Thurs 8am-5am Clinic hours: Tuesday 8am-5pm Thursday 8am-12pm Clinic offices in Ontario (every other monday) John Day (every other monday) La Grande (every Wednesday) 541-524-0122 602 Adams Ave. 541-962-7856 TUES-THUR • 11:30-8 FRI-SAT • 11:30-9 SUN • 12-8 Tickets are available for our busy fall season. Get the details on the website and reserve your seats, now! Book online or call 541.437.3652 www.eaglecaptrainrides.com