In an effort to build a stronger local community, the Central/Coastal SCBWI region offers regular, FREE meet-ups, known as County Mingles, which are hosted by volunteers. Mingles are excellent opportunities for you to connect with other writers, learn about craft, and build a community of support in your area. Below are details on upcoming Mingles hosted in your county.
For questions, please contact the specified Mingle Host or Regional Advisor, Rebecca Langston-George.
**Due to COVID-19, events are subject to cancellation in concern for SCBWI members and their family’s health. Please reach out to your Mingle host with questions.
SCBWI CenCal is following state, county and meeting place guidelines in regards to masks. In keeping with CDC revised guidelines, all attendees are asked to wear a mask indoor at events. If you are not feeling well please stay home and join us another time.
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Kern County: |
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 Mingle Host: Allison Crotzer Kimmel
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Please watch for 2023 Kern County Mingle dates & details here. Coming soon. |
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 Mingle Host: Claire NolandRSVP for a San Luis Obispo Mingle |
Please watch for 2023 San Luis Obispo County Mingle dates & details here. Coming soon. |
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Please watch for 2023 Santa Barbara County Mingle dates & details here. Coming soon | |
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Mingle Host: Lori-Anaya RSVP for a Ventura County mingle
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Ventura 2023 Lit Mingles: (Dates and topics subject to change.) Tuesday, January 31, 2023 2:00pm – 4:00pm Topic: Why Read/Goals. Bring paper and/or devices. Meet: In person at the Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center. Meet OUTSIDE at the back deck tables. Go straight through entrance doors where you see boats and harbor view (address below). Bring jackets or wear layers as the ocean air can turn cold. Rain will most likely cancel or change location of this event. 1901 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA https://www.nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm Tuesday, February 28, 2023 2:00pm – 4:00pm Topic: Warmups/Writing as a Practice. Bring paper and/or devices. Meet: In person at the Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center. Meet OUTSIDE at the back deck tables. Go straight through entrance doors where you see boats and harbor view (address below). Bring jackets or wear layers as the ocean air can turn cold. Rain will most likely cancel or change location of this event. 1901 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA https://www.nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm Tuesday, March 28, 2023 3:00pm – 5:00pm Topic: Scribble & Scrawl/(Place based Draw & Write). From our starting location at the harbor, we will walk to two other places for our draw/write event. Sharing time and debriefing at the end. Optional social at an eatery across the park from the Visitor Center. Bring comfortable walking shoes, as well as paper and/or devices. Meet: In person at the Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center. Meet OUTSIDE at the back deck tables. Go straight through entrance doors where you see boats and harbor view (address below). Bring jackets or wear layers as the ocean air can turn cold. Rain will most likely cancel or change location of this event. 1901 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA https://www.nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm Tuesday, April 25, 2023 3:00pm – 5:00pm Topic: First Pages/Bring a book to share. Bring paper and/or devices. Meet: In person at the Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center. Meet OUTSIDE at the back deck tables. Go straight through entrance doors where you see boats and harbor view (address below). Bring jackets or wear layers as the ocean air can turn cold. Rain will most likely cancel or change location of this event. 1901 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA https://www.nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm Tuesday, May 30, 2023 3:00pm – 5:00pm Topic: The Power of Verbs / Revision. Bring paper and/or devices. Meet: In person at the Channel Islands National Park Visitor Center. Meet OUTSIDE at the back deck tables. Go straight through entrance doors where you see boats and harbor view (address below). Bring jackets or wear layers as the ocean air can turn cold. Rain will most likely cancel or change location of this event. 1901 Spinnaker Drive, Ventura, CA https://www.nps.gov/chis/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm More information coming soon about these two events: * Critique prior to Writers Day * End of year social Please watch for additional 2023 Ventura County Mingle dates & details here. |