To help you plan for your trip to Hawaii for our Left Coast Crime Convention (think mystery and vacation at a wonderful beach resort), some idea of our schedule might be of interest.

The convention begins with programming on Sunday, March 8th in the early afternoon and these events will feature A Picto-Historical Talk about Hawaii, Images of Nature—flora and fauna, Hawaiian Music and Dancing and Meet the Hawaiian Authors in Paradise. There will be an opening reception in the evening and plenty of time to enjoy the beach, the pools, the lounges, the bars and shopping, if you are so inclined.

Plan to arrive at the latest on Saturday, March 7th—most planes get in from the Mainland around the 11 to 1 o'clock hour, though there are some that arrive later in the afternoon. It is very easy to relax at the hotel the minute you arrive (it is like you have been there forever).

Full day programming (from about 9 AM to 5 PM) is scheduled for Sunday (8th), Monday (9th) and Tuesday (10th), with "to be announced" evening events.

Wednesday, March 11th will begin with a brunch, followed by an afternoon of more programming.

Wrap-up programming is scheduled for Thursday, March 12th, in the AM, followed by an Afternoon Beach Party as the closing event!

There will be pre-convention and post-convention trips, including an Excursion Around the Island, whale watching, snorkeling, visit to a working ranch, hiking into the Back Country with a nature guide, moonlight cruises around the Island, a visit to the world famous Keck observatory (weather permitting) and a trip into the mystical Waipi'o Valley by Jeep or horseback.

The hotel rates are as good as they get and you can book your hotel rooms now for details. We have the same rates guaranteed for three days prior to and three days after the convention if those rooms are not already booked (we are going in High season and rooms sell out fast—so consider booking now).

Aloha, and we look forward to your visit to the BIG ISLAND and Left Coast Crime 2009!

Program Chairs: Judy Greber & Louise Ure

Judy and Louise are interested in receiving your suggestions for programming (what excites you? what would you like to see which has not been done before?). They will have the pleasure of making final decisions on
programming and selection of participants after they have had a chance to evaluate attendees and your recommendations for programming.

E-mail them at LCC09Programming@aol.com

Registration fees: $200 until March 9, 2008 (the end of LCC Denver) $225 after March 10, 2008 Online registration You can also send a check to: Left Coast Crime 2009 2625 Alcatraz Ave #331 Berkeley, CA 94705 Printable registration form Registering by mail? Be sure to let us know if you're an author!

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