Stop Dreaming and Start Doing: A Conference for Aspiring Writers

pencil-878695_960_720Saturday, July 16, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Heritage House, 109 N. Avenue N in Post.

This conference is for writers who are working on a specific project or just beginning their writing life. Topics in the morning sessions will include Tips to Enhance Your Writing Life, Technology to Support Your Writing Life, M.A.R.K.E.T.I.N.G. for Writers. The afternoon sessions will cover aspects of publishing: traditional opportunities, self-publishing successfully and technological tools to help you publish. There will be plenty of time for Q&A!

Instructors are: Melissa Morrow, Bear Mills and Rosa Walston Latimer.To ensure that attendees gain full benefit we are limiting the number of participants to 15. Conference fee is $100/person (includes lunch). Email thewriterlink@gmail.com to make payment arrangements. You will only be considered registered once we have received your conference fee. So…”stop dreaming and start doing” by registering now!

Coupon Basics

Learn how to save money using coupons! This free workshop will be presented by Kristi Wink, our local coupon guru, Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at 6:30 p.m., Heritage House, 109 No. Avenue N in Post. You’ll learn basic, simple rules to make couponing work for you! Call 806-495-4148 or email ccarts@poka.com for more information. The workshop is for adults only as there will be no accommodations for children.COUPONS

Sponsored by the Caprock Cultural Association and funded in part by Xcel Energy.

Administrative Professionals Day

To honor these special folks this year…bring them to our house for lunch!

The Heritage House, Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Delicious buffet: chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, salad, dessert & drink. Door prizes & lots of fun! $15.50/person. Reservations required by Noon, Monday, April 20. Call 495-4148 or email ccarts@poka.com

Hope to see you & your staff on the 23rd!

Grant Writing Workshop Set for April 17

At the Heritage House in Post

There is still time to register for the Grant Writing workshop at the Heritage House in Post, April 17.  Anyone who works for or holds a position of leadership for a non-profit is encouraged to attend to learn how to find appropriate grants and how to write a successful grant proposal.  The workshop is sponsored by the Texas Leadership Institute, a program of the Texas Center for Rural Entrepreneurship and hosted by the Caprock Cultural Association.

Read more at the Garza Post website.

Creative Writing Workshop

Everyone has a story to tell and you’ve probably said that you’ll write your story “someday.” Well, folks, “someday” is here! The Caprock Cultural Association is sponsoring creative writing classes for adults that will help you whether you want to get started writing or if you are already working on a writing project.

This fun, informal writing class is being offered at 10 to 11:30 a.m. and 5:30 to 7:00 p.m., each Tuesday in February at The Heritage House. You choose the time that is best for you. To be sure participants receive the full benefit of the classes, registration is limited, so call today! The first class is February 1. Your total cost is $30 for four classes. To sign up or for more information, call 495-4148.

Wyman Meinzer Photography Workshop

There are still some places available for the photography workshop taught by Wyman Meinzer in Post, August 4. The official State Photographer will return to Post August 4 for a Night Photography Workshop. Meinzer will teach participants how to paint with light and how to shoot in moonlight.

Sponsored by the Caprock Cultural Association of Post, the event will begin with a casual supper with Meinzer at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, August 4 followed by the night photography class. Participants will photograph locations near Post with instruction from Meinzer. To ensure personalized attention, the class is limited to 15.

More details at the Garza Post website.

Repair/Restore Vintage Photos

Free Workshop Presented by Sarah Bellian
Curator of Scurry County Museum

The Heritage House
Tuesday, June 26, 6:30 p.m.

Sponsored by Caprock Cultural Association & Xcel Energy

It’s free!
It’s fun!
Preserving your family photos is an important part of saving your family history. Bring some of your photos to this workshop and watch Sarah remove stains, restore fading and repair other problems. AND, learn how to do your own repair/restoration.

Places Still Available for Photography Workshop

February 24 & 25 in Post

There are still some places available for the Photography Workshop in Post, February 24 and 25. Wyman Meinzer, the official State Photographer of Texas, will lead a Night Photography class Friday and Wes Underwood of South Plains College will hold the Saturday workshop.

Sponsored by the Caprock Cultural Association of Post, the event will begin with a casual supper with Wyman Meinzer at 6 p.m. Friday, February 24 followed by the Night Photography class. Participants will photograph locations in or near Post with instruction from Meinzer. To ensure personalized attention, the class is limited to 15.

More details can be found on the Garza Post website.