'Animal Crackers' writing workshop geared to fans of animals

Anderson Animal Shelter, 1000 S. LaFox St. in South Elgin, will be hosting a creative writing workshop on Saturday, Oct. 10.

The "Animal Crackers Writing Workshop" is geared toward both aspiring writers and fans of animals. The writing workshop will include sessions for both children and adults. Kids ages 6-12 will meet from noon to 1:30 p.m. and ages 13 to adult from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Cost is $10. All proceeds benefit the Anderson Animal Shelter.

The workshop, led by creative writing expert Lisa Diven, will include various techniques and prompts to tap into each writer's creativity.

"We are thrilled to be able to host this writing workshop at the shelter," said Carrie Frost, community outreach coordinator. "The shelter strives to provide innovative and unique programming to the community, and a writing workshop is just perfect for the animal lovers who want to hone their creative writing skills."

Registration is available online at www.events.org/animalcrackersfall2015. Proceeds from the event will support the shelter's mission and work. For more information on the event, contact Carrie Frost, community outreach coordinator, at cfrost@andersonanimalshelter.org or (847) 697-2880, ext. 51.

Anderson Animal Shelter collaborates with public and private organizations and individuals to shelter, care for and promote the adoption of homeless, stray and unwanted companion animals. The shelter is a 501(c)3 charitable organization and does not receive any federal or state funding. The shelter advocates for the compassionate and humane treatment of these animals through direct care, humane education and community outreach programs. For more information, including adoption, volunteering, donation drives and membership opportunities, visit www.andersonanimalshelter.org, email info@andersonanimalshelter.org or call (847) 697-2880.