In addition, the book is full of photos of Red Cross activities in Moore County that date from the early-to mid-twentieth century. It provides a glimpse into the history of the local Red Cross chapter, and the area. The book also contains invaluable information to help everyone be prepared for disasters or unexpected events.
The cookbook is $20. All proceeds from the sale of the cookbooks will stay in Moore County to help area residents. Cookbooks may be purchased at the American Red Cross Chapter house at 244 SW Broad St., The Country Bookshop, The Clothes Horse, First Bank, and May Street Market, all in Southern Pines. Checks may be made out to the American Red Cross Moore County Chapter.
Call 910-692-8571 for more information.
Writing Contests
The Writers’ Workshop in Asheville is offering two contests for writers. Send entries to 387 Beaucatcher Rd., Asheville, NC 28805.
The Word of Love Writing Contest offers a first prize of $300, $200 for second and $100 for third, with 10 honorable mentions. The deadline for entries is March 30.
Send in a love letter, poem or story of 5,000 words or less. Winners will be chosen for originality and creativity of their work. Name, address, phone and title of work should appear on a separate cover sheet. The entry fee per submission is $18/$15 Workshop members. Multiple entries are accepted.
Enclose legal size self-sealing SASE for critique and list of winners. Do not send via Fedex, certified mail, etc. Make check or money order payable to The Writers’ Workshop, and mail to: W.O.L. Contest at the above address.
The Workshop is also sponsoring its 18th annual Poetry Contest, also offering prizes of $300, $200, and $100, as well as 10 honorable mentions. The deadline is May 30.
All work must be unpublished. Each poem should not exceed two pages. Multiple entries are accepted. Name, address, phone and title of work should appear on a separate cover sheet. The entry fee is $18 ($15 for Workshop members) for one to three poems. All entries receive comments from the judges. Enclose self-sealing SASE for comments and winners’ list, and mail to: Poetry Contest at the above address.
