Member’s Happenings

Congratulations to Fran Tabor!

Fran has been awarded two quarter finalists for a drama feature and a drama short in the Freeways Faith, Hope & Love Screenwriting Competition & Film Festival.

2/6/26 Craig Naylor at the Bookshelf- 101 Main St. Kalispell

4:30 to 6:30pm

AotF Past President Craig Naylor, under his pen name Thomas Craeg, will present a reading/discussion debut of his first novel, Sword in the Heart

2/13/26 Craig Naylor at White Raven-7457 Hwy 2 E. Columbia Falls

7-9pm

Readings from Sword in the Heart featuring the music of guitarist Christopher Crecelius.

2/13/26 through 3/20/26 – MEMOIR WRITING CLASS FOR SENIORS
– Glenn Schiffman – 6 Fridays at 1:15 to 3:30pm at FVCC

This class is offered as a part of FVCC’s Senior Institute. Learn to identify and craft meaningful memoir scenes that capture pivotal events, decisions, memories and dreams to pass on to future generations. Class emphasizes the craft of memoir writing rather than what to reveal. No personal or family info sharing required. Info and registration at: https://fvcc.edu/senior-institute

3/21/26 through 4/18/28 – PUBLIC SPEAKING FOR STORYTELLERS
— Barbara & Glenn Schiffman — 3 Saturdays at 10am-4pm (w/ lunch breaks)

Flathead Story Concerts returns to FVCC with a Continuing Education course designed to generate new stories for live sharing on National Tell-a-Story Day (4/27) and other local story events in 2026. Join Flathead Story Concert curators/ coaches Barbara and Glenn Schiffman to learn a simple 4-part structure for creating a tellable 7-minute personal experience story, then practice 3 key speaking skills to make it memorable for listeners. Class space limited to 10. Optional: PS4S attendees can share their stories live on 4/27 at FVCC’s free public story day event. Email Barb with any questions on course or 4/27 event at moc.l1770244504iamg@1770244504ccvf317702445042yrot1770244504s1770244504 — Register for course via FVCC’s CE spring catalog: https://fvcc.edu/ContinuingEducation

CALL FOR STORIES – ONGOING FOR 2026 EVENTS
Submission Guidelines and Suggested Story Themes at https://FlatheadStoryConcerts.wootick.com

To curate stories for potential 2026 fundraisers for non-profits (like Authors of the Flathead and The Making Place), FSC founders Barbara and Glenn Schiffman seek submissions (written) of 6-8 minute tellable personal experience stories (ala The Moth Radio Hour). Check out 2026 guidelines and themes at FSC website. Email written 800-1000 word personal essays for review — be sure to include your full name, phone and email so Barb and Glenn can confirm receipt and discuss with you as needed. If questions, email Barb at moc.l1770244504iamg@1770244504ccvf317702445042yrot1770244504s1770244504