wo notable Colorado writers will be recognized for their authored works during a virtual Authors Day and Silent Auction Scholarship fundraiser Saturday.
Authors Pam Houston and Jeri Norgren will be recognized via Zoom by the American Association of University Women Colorado Springs Branch at the 10 a.m. fundraiser. Each author will speak for 30 minutes during which they might read passages from their latest book, talk about how they became writers and share their writing process and practices.
âBecause our authors are presenting remotely, we opted to feature just two this year, but made sure to invite two powerhouse Colorado authors,â said Cindi Zenkert-Strange, co-vice president and chair of the Authors Committee.
 receive a Zoom link.
Zenkert-Strange is chair of the 2021 International Womenâs Day Celebration, an event in its 11th year. (The event is on March 6, but IWD officially lands on March 8.) Originally founded by the Zonta Club of the Pikes Peak Area, the celebration is now hosted by eight local womenâs organizations, from the League of Women Voters to the Rocky Mountain Womenâs Film Institute and more.Â
Organizers decided to shift to a virtual format this year, which brings benefits and challenges. Among its benefits, Zenkert-Strange says, is the ability to charge less. The event this year costs only $15, though it doesnât include the fabulous breakfast usually served at The Pinery. Plus, says Zenkert-Strange, hosting the event via Zoom means people who arenât local have the opportunity to tune in. This should open the door for a variety of attendees who may never have participated in the celebration before.Â