Submitted by the South Sound Estuary Association
The Estuarium, in downtown Olympia, is holding a short story contest for writers of all ages. Contest winners will have the opportunity to have their story read alongside artist and writer Nikki McClure, at the Estuarium’s Turn of the Tides festival, December 17.
Stories must be 2,500 words or less, be themed around the Puget Sound, and be inspired by one of the following prompts: “Adventure at Midnight,” a “Message in a Bottle,” or “A Ferocious Beast.” Estuarium staff will select three winners from each of the four age categories; 6 and under, 7-10, 11-15, and 16 and up. Preference will be given to stories that reflect the Estuarium’s motto: Explore, Connect, Inspire! Each winner will receive a family membership to the Estuarium, as well as tickets to an event.
All work must be original, and no co-written work will be accepted. Entries may be emailed to center@SSEAcenter.org, mailed to PO Box 2182, Olympia, WA 98507, or delivered in person by November 30th, to the Estuarium at 309 State Avenue, NE, Olympia, WA 98501. Please see www.SSEAcenter.org for details.
SSEA staff will read the winners’ stories at the Turn of the Tides Festival, to be held on Saturday, December 17, at the Estuarium. The Turn of the Tides Festival is a FREE family-friendly event that will include Irish music from Pinniped, local writer Nikki McClure, educational booths from our partner organizations, local Olympia based artists, and fun craft activities.
South Sound Estuary Association (SSEA), which operates the Estuarium, provides marine and estuary education opportunities for people of all ages at the Estuarium, on nearby beaches, and on the water. SSEA was founded in 2007 as a result of community interest in creating opportunities for the public to learn about estuaries, geology, natural and cultural history, marine life, and human impact on the Puget Sound.
For more information, contact Taisha McFall at 360 915-0773 or taisha@SSEAcenter.org.
