This came in via a Nature of Words press release, and it’s something that I’ve blogged abut before because I think it’s a cool idea.

The Word Café, an interactive reading series hosted by Central Oregon Community College, will meet October 23rd at 7:00 p.m. in the Barber Library, Reading Room, Second Floor. Do you write with a pen, or a pencil? On a typewriter, or on a computer? Come listen to this month’s featured writers talk about their favorite tools of the trade. They include:

• Katie Brauns – Sports reporter for The Bulletin
• John Martin – Bend poet and landscaper
• c. vance – Typewriter enthusiast
• Kim Cooper Findling – Essayist and journalist

Light refreshments will be served followed by an open mic (3 minute limit, please).

The Word Café series began in 2005 and has formed a strong tradition of hosting guest authors and encouraging student and community writers. The October 23 event will mark the 17th installment of the popular series.

For more information, contact Collene Petersen Funk, COCC Writer in Residence, 383-7701, ext. 2566.