Cry Wild

Events at the RD Lawrence Place

26-Mar-2011 - Finding the Line Book Launch

Brenda Peddigrew will launch her first book of essays at the Minden Cultural Centre. Finding the Line: ordinary encounters in nature’s mirror contains Brenda’s essays originally written for The Highlands Communicator, Sideroads of Haliburton, and her Christmas essays which appeared in The Haliburton Echo, as well as previously unpublished essays. This book is a work that celebrates everyday encounters with the animals, rivers, forests and trails of Haliburton County. It is specific in names, places, and sometimes history, and delights the reader in the great light that lives in the ordinary of everyday life here. Come to the launch and hear Brenda read from this significant collection as well as live music. There will be refreshments. Admission is by donation.

31-Mar-2011 - Poet Trees contest deadline

April 16 winners announced at RDLP from 10:30 to noon Entry deadline: March 31, 2011
Poetry Month is again being celebrated by HHWEN as the annual poetry contest returns. Send in your poem for a shot at prizes! There are two categories adult and youth (14yrs and under). The judges are Alex Hamilton Brown and WIR Ron Evans. Entries are to be emailed to hhwenpoem2011 at gmail.com. Admission by donation to the celebration on April 16 where winners will be announced and their poems read.

13-Apr-2011 - To Kill A Mockingbird - Novel to Screen Public

To Kill A Mockingbird is often cited as one of the best screen adaptations of a novel ever made so we will kick off the new Novel to Screen Club with this classic starring Gregory Peck. (an earlier March date was snowed out.)
Admission is by donation, anyone is welcome. Screening will start at 2pm to be folloed by fun discussion. For more information call 705-286-2298.

14-Apr-2011 - Writers and Facebook, Twitter, and other New Media Workshop

Lunch and learn from 12 to 2pm, to find out all about social media like Facebook, Twitter and other new media and find out how writers are using new media. For details call 705-286-2298. Cost is $5. Can't make this time? Email us and let us know you are interested in the workshop and we may add an additional time.

16-Apr-2011 - Poet Trees Project - Poetry Contest Winners announced

April 16 at RDLP from 10:30 to noon Entry deadline: March 31, 2011
Poetry Month is again being celebrated by HHWEN as the annual poetry contest returns. Send in your poem for a shot at prizes! There are two categories adult and youth (14yrs and under). The judges are Alex Hamilton Brown and WIR Ron Evans. Entry criteria and where to submit is at www.haliburtonwriters.ca or www.mindenculturalcentre.com. Admission by donation to the celebration on April 16 where winners will be announced and their poems read.

29-Apr-2011 - Sanctuary - new exhibition at R.D. Lawrence Place

Sanctuary as a theme in R.D. Lawrence’s life is explored in this exhibition from his war years to founding wildlife sanctuaries in Ontario and how his writing still makes a case today for more wildlife sanctuaries.
The exhbition will be on from April 29 to December 16. Operating hours are Tues-Sat. 10am to 5pm. 705-286-2298

30-Apr-2011 - Woodlands: Monkia Melichar's Wildlife Sanctuary

April 30 at 2pm Admission: $5
Monika Melichar will talk about the trials and triumphs of opening the new Woodlands Wildlife Sanctuary outside of Minden and how her years of animal rehabilitation experience brought her here.

For details call 705-286-2298 or go to mindenculturalcentre.com.

01-Jun-2011 - Tuesday Tales with Sharon Lawrence

Tuesdays in June, July and August at 2pm
Sharon Lawrence will share tales of adventure as told to her by her husband Ron Lawrence and her own experiences working with him at their wildlife sanctuary in Gooderham. She will be here most Tuesdays 2-4pm from June to August, hours might vary. To ensure you are not disappointed, please call ahead to book a tour or visit.

Call 705-286-2298 or see mindenculturalcentre.com.

27-Jul-2011 - Gregor Robinson

July 27, 2011 at 7 pm. R.D. Lawrence Place

Canadian author of short-story collection the Dream King and novel Hotel Paradiso brings his latest novel, set in the northern lakes of Ontario, to Minden Hills. Robinson has been nominated several times for literary prizes such as the Edgar Allen Poe Award. Providence Island is about a man returning to cottage country to bury his father, who is taken back to a tangled romance and the lonesome swamps that haunt his dreams in this suspenseful tale. Cottage Life Magazine called the book 'gripping'.

09-Aug-2011 - Ann Southcombe: Kinship with Animals

July 9 at 10 am Common Room – Minden Hills Cultural Centre
176 Bobcaygeon Road, Minden ON
Admission: $10
Ann Southcombe has worked with animals in prestigious zoos, university research programs, rescue ranches and wildlife rehabilitation centers for over 35 years including her famous work teaching Koko the gorilla to communicate. A warm, funny and enlightening speaker, she will deliver a new multi-media presentation at this launch for her new book.

For tickets call 705-286-2298.

13-Aug-2011 - Literary Festival: Local Authors Read

August 13, 2011. Cultural Centre Common Room.

Local authors will spend the afternoon of our Literary Festival on August 13 sharing their latest works with the public.
Any authors wishing to participate can contact Sheryl Loucks at 705-286-2298. Last year there was a wide variety of writers and lots of inspiring conversations.

13-Aug-2011 - Literary Festival: When Trees Could Walk Children’s Story Time and Workshop With Alex Hamilton Brown

August 13, 2011. 10 am at R.D. Lawrence Place

Local authors will spend the afternoon of our Literary Festival on August 13 sharing their latest works with the public.
Any authors wishing to participate can contact Sheryl Loucks at 705-286-2298. Last year there was a wide variety of writers and lots of inspiring conversations.

10-Sep-2011 - Letters of a Mentor - new R.D. Lawrence Place exhibition

September 10 – December 16 R.D. Lawrence wrote hundreds of letters but to five young boys he also helped to craft their lives as he guided them through school and careers in a heart-warming and inspiring mentorship.

11-Sep-2011 - Poetry Art Exhibition - Sanctuary Theme

August 11 - September 30 See how artists have interpreted WIR Ron Evans poetry in their respective mediums. Word play takes on a new meaning in this show! Further details to be announced.

06-Nov-2011 - R.D. Lawrence Biography Film by Greg DeLiso

November 6 Northern Lights Pavilion – Haliburton Highlands Secondary School
Greg DeLiso, a young film maker inspired by R.D. Lawrence, will give a talk about his family’s humourous relationship with the best-selling author and screen his new 60 minute biography during the Haliburton International Film Festival.

23-Nov-2011 - A Raccoon In Sheep's Clothing

Donna Bisschop has penned an adult fantasy featuring a raccoon called Mack set to take over the world but he runs into a lot of mythical creatures and life lessons in his campaign. Find out how this professional artist uses native symbolism in fiction and art, and a bit more about this amusing tale during her book launch on Wed., Nov. 23 at 7pm at R.D. Lawrence Place. Admission is free and light refreshments will be served.

27-Nov-2011 - Small Publishers Workshop

October 27 at RDLP from 12 - 2pm Lunch and learn about the world of Canadian small publishers from WIR Ron Evans, who will speak about his experience in publishing poetry in this medium. We will be announcing guest speakers as they are confirmed. Cost is $5.

Details at mindenculturalcentre.com or call 705-286-2298.

27-Nov-2011 - Back Words Short Story Contest

Raccoon, star, sanctuary, farm, hollow, what do these words have in common? You tell us. Write a story including all 5 of these "back words" in a story no more than 750 words long and enter it in our new contest for a chance to win a prize and publication! There are categories for adults, youth, children and families. Families or children entering with children 6yrs or younger, will all receive a free book. For details call 705-286-2298 or go to www.mindenculturalcentre.com/rd_programming.php.

03-Dec-2011 - Wild Things - Short Story Contest

Short Story Contest – Back Words with a “wild things” theme. Contest entries are due November 18 and winners will be announced on December 3 at 11 am at R.D. Lawrence Place. Awards will be presented by our judges and the Writer In-Residence will officiate the readings.
For details see mindenculturalcentre.com.