The Community Event Calendar for 01/12 - Your Daily Gather Digest!
January 12, 2008 09:29 AM EST
(Updated: January 13, 2008 03:19 PM EST)
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 |  Announcing the 5 Finalists in the truTV Search for the Next Great Crime Writer Contest - The results are in and congratulations to the 5 finalists! It would be a crime to miss the lively discussion surrounding the results...
 
 The winner in the $25,000 Code Orange "Coping with College" Scholarship Contest has been announced - Member Jamie C. was confirmed as the winner of the $25,000 scholarship for her child! -- Click the "Learn More" link below to see the members receiving Honorable Mentions in the competition.
Read Jamie's Entry »
 Win a Free Book and Help the "Mistress" Solve her Mystery! - Ariana Franklin, author of Mistress of the Art of Death, has written a great mystery about a women's struggle to move beyond her gender's limitations and help the greater good. Want to review this book and win a free copy? Gather will randomly select 10 lucky members to receive a free copy and to post a review to the Sisterhood Group!
 
 YOU Interview Best-Selling Crime Fiction Writer Jonathan Kellerman! - Mr. Kellerman's books have become New York Times bestsellers, and he is the recipient of the prestigious Edgar Allan Poe Award. Member Judi Fennell hosts the interview using YOUR questions!
Then, on Monday, January 21st at 10 p.m. ET, Mr. Kellerman will reveal his favorite true crime story on Tru TV's series "Murder By The Book." Find out how forensic study and good old-fashioned detective work helped solve this shocking case!
You can also read Gather member Elsie Duggan's interview with Mr. Kellerman's wife, best selling crime fiction writer Faye Kellerman here.
 The mother of beloved Gather member Bhawana BUSY BUZZY B. recently and unexpectedly passed away. Please join other members in sending your prayers and thoughts her way...
Update on Bhawana ~ For all her friends out here » Elegy for Bhawana's Mom » Maataa ,mother~ for Bhawana with love » A Sympathy Card to Bhawana from Gather friends » Dear Bhawana » 
 Gather member and author Patry Francis was recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer. Her prognosis is good, but it is likely that a long road lies ahead for her and her family. You may read of her ordeal here, as well as send her your wishes for a speedy recovery.
 Who are Your Sisters? Share Your Stories and Get a Free Book! - Kate Jacob's Friday Night Knitting Club illustrates a circle of "sisters" who bond together over ordinary life experiences, and demonstrates the true importance of a sisterly bond.
Share your stories about your "sisters" through a comment - who they are, how they're there for you, or how you care for them. Gather will randomly choose 10 lucky members to receive a free copy of the book!
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|  |  Do you belong to a book club? - Invite author Kate Jacobs! - If she can fit it into her schedule, Kate will chat with your club about the characters and the plot and answer all sorts of questions about her book Friday Night Knitting Club. She has called in to several book clubs, and the consistent theme is laughter. Per Kate: "We meet as author and readers...but we hang up as friends."
 Coverage from Gather's Presidential Debate-Watching Party! - Gather hosted a Debate-Watching Party in Manchester, New Hampshire, the scene of the final Democratic and Republican debates AND right here on Gather at election08.gather.com!!
There was a standing-room only crowd on hand as Pam Johnston, Tom Gerace and Gather's "People's Press Corps" bloggers published their perspectives LIVE throughout the debates.  
 Tales from Tel Aviv - Former Gather President, Carl Rosendorf will be living in Israel for the next two months ...sharing his daily experiences with the Gather community. Read the fascinating first-hand accounts of his experiences in this historic and symbolic land.
 Amy George Steps Down as a Writing Essentials Member Editor - Amy is unable to continue moderating the Tuesday Writing Essential due to the effort and time required for her thesis and extra duties at work.
Good luck Amy...you did a wonderful job as Member Editor!
 Win Free Books in the Great American Book Giveaway - Through Friday, January 18, win free books from the Great American Book Giver on Gather. No strings. Just Free Books.
 Interview with Kate Jacobs, Author of "The Friday Night Knitting Club" - It's your turn to become friends with Kate Jacobs, author of The Friday Night Knitting Club!, and to ask her your questions in another Gather exclusive!
Leave your question(s) for Kate, and Gather will pass them all on for her response!
Meet the Author of "Friday Night Knitting Club!" - Kate Jacobs knows two things very well: knitting and friendship. In her book, she explores the trials of friendship over a weekly knitting club and speaks to every woman who's ever had a friend that she couldn't live without. Kate is currently touring and meeting with other women all across the country. Click the link below for a list of tour dates and locations.
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 |  Ellynn A. (member since: May 25, 2007) - I am a FT mother (of 3), wife (of 1), college student, and home schooler. I am majoring in Art with a minor in Art History, and was just accepted to the Honors College. Yay, me! Other possible majors or minors are still being tossed around in my brain at this time. I am a photography nut, and I love to read. I have an extensive personal library and still look on in dismay at all the unread books in the world. I love my shoes, my jeans, and my crappy old car. I am a stereotypical Leo, and I don't deal with emotion well so I have a tendency to avoid it altogether if I can get away with it. On Gather, I'm Looking For: Great reads, witty people, honest feedback, open minds, a bit of debate, and an excuse to procrastinate. view profile | ping me   Michele T. (member since: Jan 11, 2008) - I'm a single parent of 3 adult children, I have a son and daughter in law, a daughter and son in law, and a single daughter. I work full time for a school district. I enjoy art, music, reading, knitting, mosaics, collaging, needlepoint, embroidery, and am happiest when I am creative. I like to travel and ride my bicycle. On Gather, I'm Looking For: friends, ideas, and help with some knitting questions. I'd like to learn to crochet lace and doilies also. view profile | ping me  Stevie J. (member since: Oct 22, 2007) - I am what became of that goth girl you knew in high school after she grew up and had kids. I still have my wicked sense of homor, my naturally morbid outlook, and my love for all things black. I just hide it under a pseudo soccer mom exterior. Which is quite a feat as neither of my kids play soccer. I am currently studying to get my AAS in Opticianry. Soon I will rule the world of people who see not so well, bwahaha! On Gather, I'm Looking For: interesting viewpoints. view profile | ping me  Ronnie S. (member since: Jan 11, 2008) - I love living in New York and exploring its many corners. I'm a musician, and currently I play piano in the group I helped to found, Ten O'Clock Classics. On Gather, I'm Looking For: Others who are interested in classical music and the scene around New York. view profile | ping me |  |
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!~!~ So Many Books - So Little Time ~!~!
A group for those of us who love books and love to read. No matter if you are a lover of bestselling novels, historical fiction, biographies, self-help books, crime fiction or any other category, come talk with us about books. Share with other readers your love of books. Write book reviews, author biographies, critiques, lists of your 'to be read pile'. Tell us about your favorite books and also those that disappointed. Who's your favorite author and why should we read him/her. What's in your 'To Be Read' pile? Tell us about your town's library. Write articles about books you remember that influenced you as a child. Do you collect books? Tell us why and what kind of books you search for. We're booklovers and all that that encompasses. (somanybooks.gather.com) Owner: Vicky *Snow Sucks* D. 
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Do you know how many articles have broken the 1,000 comment mark? Answer: 5 articles have accumulated more than 1,000 comments, ranging from 1,144 to 1,010 comments. Today's Question: What tag on Gather is the most popular in the way of readership, and has been viewed over 1,000,000 times? Check back tomorrow for the answer! | |
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Today's Gatherversaries »
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 |  Tom Brokaw - Popular American television journalist, previously working on regularly scheduled news documentaries for the NBC television network, and is the former NBC News anchorman and managing editor of the program NBC Nightly News with Tom Brokaw. In the later part of Tom Brokaw's tenure, NBC Nightly News became the most watched cable or broadcast news program in the United States. Brokaw also hosted, wrote, and moderated special programs on a wide range of topics. Throughout his career, he has been the recipient of numerous awards and honors.
Read the transcript of his LIVE CHAT with Gather members »
 Jon Bon Jovi - American singer, musician, and actor. As lead singer of the hard rock band Bon Jovi, he has sold over 100 million albums worldwide. He is also the owner of Arena Football League team, the Philadelphia Soul!
 Hilary Rodham Clinton - The junior United States Senator from New York, and a leading candidate for the Democratic nomination in the 2008 presidential election. She is married to Bill Clinton—the 42nd President of the United States—and was the First Lady of the United States from 1993 to 2001.
Plus, do you know these other celebrity members?
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Welcome to the Community Event Calendar & Daily Digest!
Your resource for everything HOT, NEW and NEXT in the community!
I hope that you enjoy the new format, enhanced features and improved focus on YOUR content, groups and activities. Some calendar modules will change daily to reflect current or special events. Plus, new weekly features will appear on specific days...including the return of the 'Spirit of Community' and Gather Group Awards!
Have a suggestion? ...or want to see your event or activity listed here?
There are several updates that I was unable to include in time for this edition...including member get-togethers (party!) in Boston and Pittsburgh, special member opportunities and contest results.
Please check back later today (around 1:00pm) for the latest news and information ...plus, there are almost 100 Gatherversaries today! Woohoo!
Thanks!
In addition to what Luna states above, you can also type the tag whatsup into any tag search box on Gather (in the left-hand side bar). This will bring up the most current calendar/digest. Plus, you can visit the group gatherbuzz.gather.com, where the most current calendar is always the lead feature.
In the days ahead I may be changing the calendar's location and access options (to make it easier).