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Covi "WEEKEND STAR" FRIDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2001 -17 Author runs workshop for writers Uxbridge children's author Wendy A. Lewis has hung out in cemeteries, jumped from an airplane, and patrolled poacher- infested turtle nesting beaches in Costa Rica -- all to get at the heart of her stories. "I believe in chal- lenging limitations in writ- ing and life," says Lewis, who will be sharing her insights and encouraging other writers in her upcom- ing "Writing for Young People Workshops." The Introductory Level workshop gives beginning writers the basics of writing for young people from babies' board books to sophisticated teen fiction. In-class and take-home exercises are designed to tap into the inner child and get the creative juices flowing. This workshop will be held on Tuesdays from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. for eight weeks starting January 15. The Advanced Level workshop for experienced writers provides a rigorous forum for critiquing and polishing their manu- scripts. Writers are chal- lenged to look at their characters in fresh new ways and delve deeper into their creative well. This workshop will be held on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. for eight weeks starting January 16. Both workshops will be held at Blue Heron Books in Uxbridge. Spring and Fall workshops will also be offered. "Graveyard Girl", Lewis' collection of linked stories for teens, won the Canadian Author's Association Vicky Metcalf Award for the Best young Adult Short Fiction pub- lished in Canada. Her novel for teens, "Freefall", which she describes as "part mystery, part poetry, and part skydiving manu- al" will be published in 2002, and her picture book for ages 4 to 8, "In Abby's Hands", will be published in 2003. To register or to request more information, please call 905/852-0288 or e-mail rmurray@inter- hop.net. Robinglade Estates Ladies enjoy holiday gathering By Ann Sandiford Happy 50 birthday to Trevor Runcieman on New Year's Day. Diane would like to invite friends and neighbours to a birthday party for Trevor on New Year's Eve. If you are able to join them, please call Diane at 985-0012. Happy birthday to Michelle Zidner on Dec. 21 and Bill ~-Sandiford Jr. on New Year's' Eve. Siar : Congratulations to Len and Betty Somerville on . ,.the birth of their grand- daughter, Rachel Elizabeth, born Dec. 12. ~ Congratulations also to "Mum and Dad, Melody and Brent Finn. The Robinglade Estates Ladies Group enjoyed their annual Christmas pot luck dinner and gift exchange last Wednesday evening. The Christmas DI Eve service will be on ~ 'Monday, Dec. 24 at 7:30 p.m. at Seagrave. Diane and I would like to wish everyone a happy holiday season. OUNT DAY! ONE DAY ONLY-FRIDAY DECEMBER 28/01 AUTOMATIC CAR WASH HOLIDAY HOURS Dec. 24 - 8 am. - 8 pm. Dec. 25 - CLOSED Dec. 26 - 8 am. - 6 pm. Dec. 31 - 8 am. - 8 pm. Jan. 1 - 10 am. - 4 pm. E DAY SURPRISE SALE AEN SE a. oe. rein oes SEES oi JE Si aa ama on aaa a aa a La ame aah ae aan. a em em eae ko 4: -- II OP a fit 1, ON OUR ENTIRE* IN STORE STOCK OFF OUR REGULAR PRICE *EXCLUDES PROMO ITEMS, ENDS & GIFT CERTIFICATES OFFER NOT GOOD ON PREVIOUSLY PURCHASED ITEMS SALE IN EFFECT ONE DAY ONLY LOTS OF FREE PARKING 600 Grandview St. S.. Oshawa (905)436-7589 ( 'FABRICLAND 9152 1801 Dundas St. E., (Kendalwood Plaza) Whitby (905)721 iad EE J SE BE AE IE IE IR I EE EA EE FEN ENE NE ERE ER 2 EE EW