Calendar of Crossword Events

Lollapuzzoola 2: Son of Puzzoola

August 22, 2009 • 11am-5pm • Jackson Heights Community Church, 81-10 35th Avenue, Jackson Heights (Queens), NY 11372

Ryan Hecht and Brian Cimmet (of the blog "Ryan and Brian Do Crosswords" and the popular podcast "Fill Me In") host their second annual crosswword tournament. Crosswords remain the core of the competition, but be ready for surprises. Last year, the tournament included chocolate chip cookies, a game of Twister and "Google tickets." Who knows what zany additions might crop up this year? More info

Second Annual Bay Area Crossword Puzzle Tournament

September 12, 2009 • 10:30am-3pm • Alameda, California

Come join us for a fun day of crossword competition featuring unpublished New York Times crosswords and a specially-constructed puzzle by five-time ACPT champion Tyler Hinman. All proceeds benefit the California Dictionary Project. More info

Will Shortz's Wonderful World of Words

November 13-19, 2009 •   • Mohonk Mountain House, New Paltz, NY

Calling all puzzle people, please! Our word lovers' extravaganza is hosted this year by Will Shortz, puzzle editor of the New York Times. Enjoy language experts and puzzles to twist your brain. It's all about words at Mohonk this November. More info

Stan Newman's Crossword University

January 14-24, 2010 • 7 days • Atlantic Ocean

Seven-day Eastern Caribbean Cruise aboard the Holland America line Statendam. Fee: $885-$1685 (depending on the accommodations). More info. For booking: 800-326-0373.

American Crossword Puzzle Tournament

February 26-28, 2010 • Friday-Sunday • Brooklyn, NY

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