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SUMMARY:WCYR's 2026 Past\, Present\, and Future Writing Contest Anthology
DESCRIPTION:Submit your reflections on time: what carries forward from the past\, what we are living in the present\, or what future might lie ahead.\n\nEntry submission opens 20 September 2026.\n\nEntry deadline is 20 November 2026.\n\nEntry fee: $20 WCYR/WCDR members and $25 for non-members\n\nEnter Today!\n\nPoetry (up to 48 lines)\nFlash Fiction (150-300 words)\nShort Story (1\,000-1\,500 words)\n\nAny genre is welcome. \nPrizes in each category: \n\nFirst place: $50\nSecond place: $30\nThird place: $20\nHonourable mention: free copy of anthology\n\nAll entries fitting the theme will be included in the anthology\, available May 2027 \nFor full contest details. visit wcyork.ca/contest
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CATEGORIES:Writing Competition
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SUMMARY:Fall n' Love on Main
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the first-ever Romance Festival to celebrate Fall on Main Street\, featuring local author talks\, an open mic night\, arts and crafts\, and 2SLGBTQ+ speed-dating. \nExperience a romantic stroll along Main Street to unlock unique promotions from participating neighbouring local cafés\, restaurants and boutiques!
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/fall-n-love-on-main/
LOCATION:Newmarket Public Library\, 438 Park Ave\, Newmarket\, Ontario\, L3Y 1W1\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Love Letters: Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:From secret admirers and stolen moments to declarations of undying devotion\, love letters have been making hearts flutter for centuries. In this hands-on workshop\, we’ll take a look at the history of letter writing\, discover what makes a great letter\, and learn the secrets of writing a love letter that says what you really mean. \nWe’ll explore how to write an informal letter\, ways to make your writing personal and memorable\, and prompts to help you find the right words. \nThen it’s time to put pen to paper and write a letter of your own\, be it romantic\, heartfelt\, flirtatious\, funny\, or simply a way of telling someone\, “You mean a lot to me.” Learn how to fold it with a little flair when you are done and create something that would be exciting to find in the mail. \nBring your imagination\, and perhaps someone special to write to!
URL:https://wcyork.ca/event/love-letters-writing-workshop/
LOCATION:Newmarket Public Library\, 438 Park Ave\, Newmarket\, Ontario\, L3Y 1W1\, Canada
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