Staff FORTUNES
Attention, Writers!
A recent Chinese take-out lunch at the office produced the following wisdom for O&A staff.
riters, warm up your pens, notepads, computers, whatever. The Out & About short-story contest is back. The competition is cosponsored by the Delaware Literary Connection, a nonprofit organization dedicated to encouraging and supporting Delaware writers. Contest entries must be no more than 1,500 words, may be fiction or nonfiction, and must address the theme of turning points. Previously published pieces are not eligible. Entry deadline is Feb. 15. First-, second-, and third-place winners will be announced in the April issue of Out & About and will be published in subsequent issues. All entries must be typewritten (12-point type, preferably Times New Roman) and must be available in electronic form. Entries will be judged by the DLC board of directors, who are not eligible to enter, and should be sent to: Delaware Literary Connection, 237 Cayman Ct., Wilmington, DE 19808. The grand-prize winner will receive an “Escape to the Brandywine Valley” package, courtesy of Hilton Christiana/Wilmington, which includes room accommodations, tickets to a Brandywine Valley attraction, and a buffet breakfast, all for the winner and a guest. In addition, the winner will receive a $50 cash award, the runner-up will receive $30, and third place will receive $20, courtesy of the DLC.
Michael Pollock, editor-in-chief
Shawna Sneath, senior graphic designer
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Jerry DuPhily, publisher
Good Times for a Good Cause AIDS Delaware makes fundraising, well, fun
Matt Loeb, creative/production director
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Jim Miller, director of publications
Marie Graham, director of sales
Joy Smoker, art director
he fight against HIV/ AIDS—offering hope on the treatment side while finding innovative ways to drive the prevention message home—is always an uphill battle. Delaware, for its part, has consistently ranked in the top 10 states for infection. But AIDS Delaware, now n in its 27th year, has found creative c ways to raise awareness and much-needed funds. On Saturday, Feb. 26, the organization will hosts its second annual fashioninfluenced fundraiser, Red Ribbon Runway, held from 7 to 10 p.m. at Barclays Bank on the Wilmington Riverfront (125 S. West St.). The event doubles as a runway show featuring items and contributions from Morgan’s of Delaware Avenue, Mystique Fashions Boutique, NV
Boutique, White House/Black Market, Currie Hair Skin Nails, Emminence Front Day Spa, Michael Christopher, Sherif Zaki Salon, and the Oasis Spa. UD’s fashion and apparel program will also offer pieces. DJ Zip provides the soundtrack for guests to enjoy food and cocktails courtesy of Chelsea Tavern and Veritas Wine & Spirits. Tickets range from $45 to $100. Also this month is the 10th annual Do the Right Thing 4Life Banquet, which honors the local barbershops and salons that work to educate the African-American community about HIV/AIDS. The event is held Saturday, Feb. 12 at the Waterfall Banquet & Conference Center (3416 Philadelphia Pike in Claymont). 9
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