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 at 1 PM on Saturday, March 7. The events will feature speakers who will provide an introduction to Hawaii such as A Picto-Historical Talk about Hawaii, the Natural History of Hawaii by the Hawaiian Forest and Trail leader Rod Pacheco, and our own Hal Glatzer's introduction to Hawaii. In the early evening, the Desserts To Die For Social will allow time to greet your fellow mystery lovers.

On Sunday, March 8, programming begins at 10 AM with a LCC 2009 Welcome followed by Panels. A Welcome Luau begins at 6 PM ending promptly at 7:30 PM so we can enjoy the Earl Derr Biggers Charlie Chan play "The House without A Key" directed and produced by Hal Glatzer.

Plan to arrive at the latest on Saturday, March 7—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 9 AM to 5 PM, is scheduled for Monday (9th), Tuesday (10th) and Wednesday (11th) with "to be announced" evening events.

Wednesday, March 11 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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