July Horror Movie Night

When: Tuesday, July 14 at 7:00 p.m. (time might change if we’re seeing a movie at a local theater)

Where: In-Person

What: Join us at our chapter chair’s house for an older film or at a local theater for a recent horror release at matinee prices on a Tuesday evening. More details soon.

July Chapter Meeting

When: Sunday, July 19 at 6:00 p.m. 

Where: Online

What: Niyyah Ruscher-Haqq, an HWA and HWA Oregon member, Young Willamette Writers Young Co-Chair, and middle grade and adult speculative fiction, fantasy, and horror author will share information about writing horror for younger audiences.

July Book Club

When: Sunday, July 26 at 6:00 p.m. 

Where: Online

What: We’re reading and discussing Never Whistle at Night, edited by Shane Hawk and Theodore C. Van Alst (HWA Summer Scares Book #2.)

Writer’s Fair 2026

When: Friday, July 31 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. 

Where: Crowne Plaza Portland Downtown – Convention Center in Portland, OR 

What: HWA Oregon will have a table at the annual Writer’s Fair. This free event open to the public is part of the annual Willamette Writers Conference. Several HWA Oregon admins and members will be available at the table to share their experiences and more details about our chapter and activities.