BOOK NOTES.

Byline: The Register-Guard

Willamette Writers names contest winners

PORTLAND - Patricia Mees Armstrong of Eugene has won the adult poetry division of Willamette Writers' Kay Snow Writing Contest.

Armstrong won $300 for her poem "Night Sounds at the Summer Cabin."

Linda Clare of Eugene placed second in adult fiction for "One Hand Clapping." Sandi Jerome finished third in screenplays for "Last Hand." William Beaty of Springfield won honorable mention in adult nonfiction for "Playing God." And Patricia Lanier of Eugene honorable mention in adult poetry for "Green Beans."

Awards were announced Aug. 5 at the organization's annual conference. Willamette Writers is the state's largest writers' organization.

Readings and signings

TUESDAY

Adrienne Barbeau - The actress reads from and sign copies of her book, ``There Are Worse Things I Could Do.'' 7 p.m., Borders Books, 5 Oakway Center.

Out of Town

WEDNESDAY

Uzodinma Iweala - The author reads from ``Beasts of No Nation,'' his novel about the dark face of war. 7:30 p.m., Powell's City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside, Portland. [phone].

THURSDAY

Irvine Welsh - The author of ``Trainspotting'' talks about his new novel, ``Bedroom Secrets of the Master Chefs.'' 7:30 p.m., Powell's City of Books, 1005 W. Burnside, Portland. [phone].