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SUMMARY:Second Sundays Virtual Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Come create community on second Sundays of every month 6-8pm EST with a virtual open mic on zoom.\nPlease contact Lindsay Rockwell for zoom link if interested: emonrock@mac.com \nFormat Focus: EVERYONE READS! \n\nCo-create and reading and listening experience that is generous\, dynamic\, and heart-felt.\nRead a 3-minute piece\nBrief positive responses after readers share\nListeners welcome
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/15452/2026-05-10
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Open Mic,Straw Dog Event
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SUMMARY:Open Mic at Articulture in Westfield!
DESCRIPTION:Join Straw Dog Writers Guild and ArtWorks Westfield for an open mic! \nBring your best work\, read\, listen\, and enjoy an afternoon celebrating literature at Articulture in Westfield! \nMay 9th\, 1-3pm at Amelia Park Arena\, 21 South Broad Street in Westfield. \nFree! \n 
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/open-mic-at-articulture-in-westfield
LOCATION:Amelia Park Arena\, Westfield MA\, 21 S Broad St\, Westfield\, MA\, 01085\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Open Mic,Straw Dog Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260506T190000
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SUMMARY:Straw Dog Writes
DESCRIPTION:Straw Dog Writers Guild members who would like to spend some time writing together can join a Zoom session. We will spend 15 minutes on introductions\, a 45 minute writing session\, have a 15 minute discussion\, then write for a second 45 minute period of time. Afterwards\, the Zoom room will remain open for a half hour for discussion and chat. \nTo register and receive the zoom link\, contact Steven D. Brewer at sdbrewer@stevendbrewer.com
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/straw-dog-writes/2026-05-06
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T173136
CREATED:20260307T225947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T231055Z
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SUMMARY:Writers Night Out in May with Eileen P. Kennedy
DESCRIPTION:Join Straw Dog Writers Guild on Tuesday May 5th\, 6:00-8:00pm for Writers Night Out with featured writer Eileen P. Kennedy\, at Forbes Library. No registration required. If you want to participate in Open Mic and read\, please sign up by 5:50pm. Ten names will be randomly selected. Each reader will have five minutes. The second half of the evening showcases our Featured Reader. \nHosted by Jacqueline Sheehan\, Rick Paar and Beth Filson. \nEileen P. Kennedy’s Banshees (Flutter Press\, 2015) was nominated for a Pushcart Prize and won Second Prize in Poetry from the Wordwrite Book Awards.  Her second book\, Touch My Head Softly (Finishing Line Press\, 2021) was nominated for the General Poetry Award from the International Book Awards. Dread and Splendor: Paintings and Poems for a New Earth was just published by Shanti Arts Press. More at EileenPKennedy.com \n \n  \n 
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/writers-night-out-in-may-with-eileen-p-kennedy
LOCATION:Forbes Library\, Coolidge Museum\, 20 West Street\, Northampton\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Open Mic,Readings,Writers Night Out
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T173136
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SUMMARY:Straw Dog Writes
DESCRIPTION:Straw Dog Writers Guild members who would like to spend some time writing together can join a Zoom session. We will spend 15 minutes on introductions\, a 45 minute writing session\, have a 15 minute discussion\, then write for a second 45 minute period of time. Afterwards\, the Zoom room will remain open for a half hour for discussion and chat. \nTo register and receive the zoom link\, contact Steven D. Brewer at sdbrewer@stevendbrewer.com
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/straw-dog-writes/2026-04-29
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260429T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T173136
CREATED:20260330T115434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T115434Z
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SUMMARY:Inspired Poetry Share
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of reading and listening to poetry!\n\nBring your newest work\, your favorite work\, or a poem you read from another poet. We come together on a quarterly basis to read our work and or the work of others and enjoy filling our ears and hearts with poetry. This is a safe space to share your poetry. There is no critiquing\, just appreciation for sharing inspired words.\n\nAnd for those of you who do appreciate a theme here is this session’s challenge by choice: Ephemeral: consider transitions\, something fleeting yet consistent\, spring ephemerals\, and either create or find poetry on this topic.\n\nCome read and listen on Wednesday\, April 29 from 6:30-8:00pm in the Belding Memorial Library Meeting Room with poet Arianna Alexsandra Collins of Offerings for Community Building. Tea and treats will be served.\n\nSponsored by Belding Memorial Library and Straw Dog Writers Guild.\n\nThis program is free and open to the public. Please register by contacting Belding Memorial Library at bmlashfield@gmail.com or 413-628-4414.\n\nThe Library is located at 344 Main St. in Ashfield\, MA.
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/inspired-poetry-share-2
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Poetry Share
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260422T200000
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SUMMARY:Straw Dog Writes
DESCRIPTION:Straw Dog Writers Guild members who would like to spend some time writing together can join a Zoom session. We will spend 15 minutes on introductions\, a 45 minute writing session\, have a 15 minute discussion\, then write for a second 45 minute period of time. Afterwards\, the Zoom room will remain open for a half hour for discussion and chat. \nTo register and receive the zoom link\, contact Steven D. Brewer at sdbrewer@stevendbrewer.com
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/straw-dog-writes/2026-04-22
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260419T153000
DTSTAMP:20260512T173136
CREATED:20260112T184323Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Critique Meet Up in April
DESCRIPTION:Poetry Critique Meet-up on Zoom is a chance for poets to give and receive immediate constructive feedback on their poems by everyone in attendance.  Learn what is working in your poems\, and what may need revision. Contribute your observations to other poets. Be fascinated by the breadth of the written word. \nRegister for Sunday April 19\, 1-3:30 pm.  Cost: by donation. Suggested sliding scale $25-40. No one turned away for lack of funds. Limited to five participants. Register early. Please sign up for one session per month. Register HERE. Questions – email:  hammerandhorn@gmail.com\n\nThese workshops are made possible in part through the Eli Daniel Nemetz Todd Memorial Fund. Please make your donation through the Center for the Arts via Paypal here\, via Venmo @Northampton-CenterForTheArts\, or by mailing a check made out to NCFA to PO Box 366\, Northampton\, MA 01061. Please note Poetry/Prose in the memo line.  Donations on the upper end of the scale help support our continued commitment to accessibility. If you need financial support\, please apply through NCFA’s Community Fund.\n\nFacilitator: Michael Favala Goldman is author of seven poetry collections and translator of nineteen books. His work has appeared in scores of publications such as The New Yorker\, The Harvard Review\, and Rattle Magazine. https://michaelfavalagoldman.com/\n\nMichael’s blog about the Poetry Critique Meet-up: http://strawdogwriters.org/blog/poetry-meet-up
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/poetry-critique-meet-up-in-april-3
LOCATION:Northampton Center for the Arts\, 33 Hawley St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Poetry Share,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260415T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T173136
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SUMMARY:Straw Dog Writes
DESCRIPTION:Straw Dog Writers Guild members who would like to spend some time writing together can join a Zoom session. We will spend 15 minutes on introductions\, a 45 minute writing session\, have a 15 minute discussion\, then write for a second 45 minute period of time. Afterwards\, the Zoom room will remain open for a half hour for discussion and chat. \nTo register and receive the zoom link\, contact Steven D. Brewer at sdbrewer@stevendbrewer.com
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/straw-dog-writes/2026-04-15
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T173136
CREATED:20251206T133213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T233509Z
UID:10001809-1776016800-1776024000@strawdogwriters.org
SUMMARY:Second Sundays Virtual Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Come create community on second Sundays of every month 6-8pm EST with a virtual open mic on zoom.\nPlease contact Lindsay Rockwell for zoom link if interested: emonrock@mac.com \nFormat Focus: EVERYONE READS! \n\nCo-create and reading and listening experience that is generous\, dynamic\, and heart-felt.\nRead a 3-minute piece\nBrief positive responses after readers share\nListeners welcome
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/15452/2026-04-12
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Open Mic,Straw Dog Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T193000
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SUMMARY:A Writer's Night in April with Janet Aalfs
DESCRIPTION:Straw Dog Writers Guild and Longmeadow Adult Center present poet Janet Aalfs for A Writer’s Night on Thursday\, April 9th from  6:45-7:30pm at the Longmeadow Adult Center. \nJanet E. Aalfs\, former poet laureate of Northampton\, MA\, is a Jian Mei Tai Chi/ Qigong chief instructor\, an 8th degree black belt\, and the founder and director of Lotus Peace Arts at Heron’s Bridge/Valley Women’s Martial Arts\, a non-profit community school since 1977. Janet enjoys performing a combination of spoken word and martial arts based dance that she calls Poemotion©. Her writing has been published widely\, and her most recent full-length collection of poems is What the Dead Want Me to Know (Human Error Publishing). \nVersion 1.0.0\nYou may register by calling 413-565-4150\, option 1. Or you can just show up. The Longmeadow Adult Center is located at 211 Maple Road\, Longmeadow.
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/a-writers-night-in-april-janet-aalfs
LOCATION:The Longmeadow Adult Center\, 211 Maple Road\, Longmeadow\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:A Writer's Night,Events for Members,Readings,Straw Dog Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260408T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T173136
CREATED:20251206T130729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T130729Z
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SUMMARY:Straw Dog Writes
DESCRIPTION:Straw Dog Writers Guild members who would like to spend some time writing together can join a Zoom session. We will spend 15 minutes on introductions\, a 45 minute writing session\, have a 15 minute discussion\, then write for a second 45 minute period of time. Afterwards\, the Zoom room will remain open for a half hour for discussion and chat. \nTo register and receive the zoom link\, contact Steven D. Brewer at sdbrewer@stevendbrewer.com
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/straw-dog-writes/2026-04-08
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T173136
CREATED:20251230T154943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260325T201158Z
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SUMMARY:Writers Night Out in April
DESCRIPTION:Join Straw Dog Writers Guild on Tuesday April 7th\, 6:00-8:00pm for Writers Night Out with featured writer James K. Zimmerman\, at Forbes Library. No registration required. If you want to participate in Open Mic and read\, please sign up by 5:50pm. Ten names will be randomly selected. Each reader will have five minutes. The second half of the evening showcases our Featured Reader. \nHosted by Jacqueline Sheehan\, Rick Paar and Beth Filson. \nBIO: James K. Zimmerman’s work appears in Chicago Quarterly Review\, december\, Folio\, Lumina\, Nimrod\, Pleiades\, Rattle\, Reed\, and elsewhere. His poetry is also featured on websites such as The Poetry Foundation and American Life in Poetry. Author of four books of poetry – most recently “The Further Adventures of Zen Patriarch D?gen” and “Unbroken Circle\, Unending Thread” – he values his neurodivergence as an essential wellspring of his creative inspiration. 
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/writers-night-out-in-april-3
LOCATION:Forbes Library\, Coolidge Museum\, 20 West Street\, Northampton\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Open Mic,Readings,Writers Night Out
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T140000
DTSTAMP:20260512T173136
CREATED:20260304T192239Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260310T180459Z
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SUMMARY:Cracking Open Your Poetic Process
DESCRIPTION:Cracking Open Your Poetic Process: a roundtable experiment in stimulating our personal approaches to writing poetry.\n\n\nCo-facilitated by Lindsay Rockwell and Becky Jones \n\nSaturday\, April 4\, 2026\, 12:30 – 2:00 p.m.\nCoolidge Museum at Forbes Library\n20 West Street\, Northampton\n\nIn this roundtable experiment\, up to twelve poets will gather to share reflections\, ideas and strategies about our creative processes for writing and revising poetry. We will explore each other’s methods; we will write\, discuss\, brainstorm\, and spark each other’s creative juices.  \nLindsay and Becky would be delighted to have you join them. \n\nThere is limited space for this roundtable discussion. Please register HERE.
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/cracking-open-your-poetic-process
LOCATION:Forbes Library\, Coolidge Museum\, 20 West Street\, Northampton\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Discussion,Events for Members,Straw Dog Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260401T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T173136
CREATED:20251206T130729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T130729Z
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SUMMARY:Straw Dog Writes
DESCRIPTION:Straw Dog Writers Guild members who would like to spend some time writing together can join a Zoom session. We will spend 15 minutes on introductions\, a 45 minute writing session\, have a 15 minute discussion\, then write for a second 45 minute period of time. Afterwards\, the Zoom room will remain open for a half hour for discussion and chat. \nTo register and receive the zoom link\, contact Steven D. Brewer at sdbrewer@stevendbrewer.com
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/straw-dog-writes/2026-04-01
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260325T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T173136
CREATED:20251206T130729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T130729Z
UID:10001481-1774465200-1774468800@strawdogwriters.org
SUMMARY:Straw Dog Writes
DESCRIPTION:Straw Dog Writers Guild members who would like to spend some time writing together can join a Zoom session. We will spend 15 minutes on introductions\, a 45 minute writing session\, have a 15 minute discussion\, then write for a second 45 minute period of time. Afterwards\, the Zoom room will remain open for a half hour for discussion and chat. \nTo register and receive the zoom link\, contact Steven D. Brewer at sdbrewer@stevendbrewer.com
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/straw-dog-writes/2026-03-25
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260318T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T173136
CREATED:20251206T130729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T130729Z
UID:10001480-1773860400-1773864000@strawdogwriters.org
SUMMARY:Straw Dog Writes
DESCRIPTION:Straw Dog Writers Guild members who would like to spend some time writing together can join a Zoom session. We will spend 15 minutes on introductions\, a 45 minute writing session\, have a 15 minute discussion\, then write for a second 45 minute period of time. Afterwards\, the Zoom room will remain open for a half hour for discussion and chat. \nTo register and receive the zoom link\, contact Steven D. Brewer at sdbrewer@stevendbrewer.com
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/straw-dog-writes/2026-03-18
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T153000
DTSTAMP:20260512T173136
CREATED:20260112T184245Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T184245Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Critique Meet Up in March
DESCRIPTION:Poetry Critique Meet-up on Zoom is a chance for poets to give and receive immediate constructive feedback on their poems by everyone in attendance.  Learn what is working in your poems\, and what may need revision. Contribute your observations to other poets. Be fascinated by the breadth of the written word. \nRegister for Sunday March 15\, 1-3:30 pm.  Cost: by donation. Suggested sliding scale $25-40. No one turned away for lack of funds. Limited to five participants. Register early. Please sign up for one session per month. Register HERE. Questions – email:  hammerandhorn@gmail.com\n\nThese workshops are made possible in part through the Eli Daniel Nemetz Todd Memorial Fund. Please make your donation through the Center for the Arts via Paypal here\, via Venmo @Northampton-CenterForTheArts\, or by mailing a check made out to NCFA to PO Box 366\, Northampton\, MA 01061. Please note Poetry/Prose in the memo line.  Donations on the upper end of the scale help support our continued commitment to accessibility. If you need financial support\, please apply through NCFA’s Community Fund.\n\nFacilitator: Michael Favala Goldman is author of seven poetry collections and translator of nineteen books. His work has appeared in scores of publications such as The New Yorker\, The Harvard Review\, and Rattle Magazine. https://michaelfavalagoldman.com/\n\nMichael’s blog about the Poetry Critique Meet-up: http://strawdogwriters.org/blog/poetry-meet-up
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/poetry-critique-meet-up-in-march-3
LOCATION:Northampton Center for the Arts\, 33 Hawley St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Poetry Share,Workshops
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ORGANIZER;CN="Straw Dog Writers Guild":MAILTO:admin@strawdogwriters.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260312T193000
DTSTAMP:20260512T173136
CREATED:20260103T124609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T201152Z
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SUMMARY:A Writer's Night in March with Peter J. Newland
DESCRIPTION:Straw Dog Writers’ Guild and Longmeadow Adult Center present Peter J. Newland for A Writer’s Night on Thursday\, March 12 from  6:45-7:30pm at the Longmeadow Adult Center. \n  \nSinger/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Peter J Newland formed the Springfield\, MA rock band FAT in 1969. FAT released albums on RCA and their own Dream Merchant Records and were signed to Atlantic Records by Ahmet Ertegun and Jerry Wexler in 1979. Peter wrote all the material on the FAT albums\, collaborating with other bandmembers on several songs. \nIn 1985\, Peter moved to Nashville and worked as a staff writer for Paul Overstreet and Fitzgerald/Hartley. He has had songs cut by Hank Williams Jr.\, Collin Raye\, Tracy Lawrence\, Alan Jackson\, and others. He moved back to Springfield in 2002. He appears locally and regionally with with FAT. He also performs with his rock quintet RadioX\, and The Peter J. Newland Trio. \nPeter began work on his first novel (working title: The Meteorite and the Runaway Horse) in the fall of 2022. It is an autobiographical work of creative non-fiction\, and his intent is for it to be the first of a three-book series. Each book will incorporate several of Peter’s original songs that are relevant to various aspects of the story. He has recently finished writing the first volume and\, along with his editor David Sokol\, is entering the final editing and revision phase. \nYou may register by calling 413-565-4150\, option 1. Or you can just show up. The Longmeadow Adult Center is located at 211 Maple Road\, Longmeadow.
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/a-writers-night-in-march-4
LOCATION:The Longmeadow Adult Center\, 211 Maple Road\, Longmeadow\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:A Writer's Night,Events for Members,Readings,Straw Dog Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260311T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T173136
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SUMMARY:Straw Dog Writes
DESCRIPTION:Straw Dog Writers Guild members who would like to spend some time writing together can join a Zoom session. We will spend 15 minutes on introductions\, a 45 minute writing session\, have a 15 minute discussion\, then write for a second 45 minute period of time. Afterwards\, the Zoom room will remain open for a half hour for discussion and chat. \nTo register and receive the zoom link\, contact Steven D. Brewer at sdbrewer@stevendbrewer.com
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/straw-dog-writes/2026-03-11
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260308T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T173136
CREATED:20251206T133213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T233509Z
UID:10001808-1772992800-1773000000@strawdogwriters.org
SUMMARY:Second Sundays Virtual Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Come create community on second Sundays of every month 6-8pm EST with a virtual open mic on zoom.\nPlease contact Lindsay Rockwell for zoom link if interested: emonrock@mac.com \nFormat Focus: EVERYONE READS! \n\nCo-create and reading and listening experience that is generous\, dynamic\, and heart-felt.\nRead a 3-minute piece\nBrief positive responses after readers share\nListeners welcome
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/15452/2026-03-08
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Open Mic,Straw Dog Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T173136
CREATED:20251206T130729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T130729Z
UID:10001478-1772650800-1772654400@strawdogwriters.org
SUMMARY:Straw Dog Writes
DESCRIPTION:Straw Dog Writers Guild members who would like to spend some time writing together can join a Zoom session. We will spend 15 minutes on introductions\, a 45 minute writing session\, have a 15 minute discussion\, then write for a second 45 minute period of time. Afterwards\, the Zoom room will remain open for a half hour for discussion and chat. \nTo register and receive the zoom link\, contact Steven D. Brewer at sdbrewer@stevendbrewer.com
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/straw-dog-writes/2026-03-04
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260304T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T173136
CREATED:20260113T204559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T173051Z
UID:10001805-1772649000-1772654400@strawdogwriters.org
SUMMARY:Inspired Poetry Share
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy an evening of reading and listening to poetry!\n\nBring your newest work\, your favorite work\, or a poem you read from another poet. We come together on a quarterly basis to read our work and or the work of others and enjoy filling our ears and hearts with poetry. This is a safe space to share your poetry. There is no critiquing\, just appreciation for sharing inspired words.\n\nAnd for those of you who do appreciate a theme here is this session’s challenge by choice: The first time I met you: consider the first time you met someone or did something new and either create or find poetry on this topic.\n\nCome read and listen on Wednesday\, March 4th from 6:30-8:00pm in the Belding Memorial Library Meeting Room with poet Arianna Alexsandra Collins of Offerings for Community Building. Tea and treats will be served.\n\nThis program is free and open to the public. Please register by contacting Belding Memorial Library at bmlashfield@gmail.com or 413-628-4414.\n\nThe Library is located at 344 Main St. in Ashfield\, MA.\nSponsored by Belding Memorial Library and Straw Dog Writers Guild.
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/inspired-poetry-share
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Poetry Share
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260303T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T173136
CREATED:20251230T151026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T181525Z
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SUMMARY:Writers Night Out in March - Cancelled!
DESCRIPTION:Oh no! Forbes Library is closing for the day. That means Writers Night Out is canceled for March 3rd. \n  \nJoin Straw Dog Writers Guild on Tuesday March 3rd\, 6:00-8:00pm for Writers Night Out with featured writer Patricia Lee Lewis\, at Forbes Library. No registration required. If you want to participate in Open Mic and read\, please sign up by 5:50pm. Ten names will be randomly selected. Each reader will have five minutes. The second half of the evening showcases our Featured Reader. \nHosted by Jacqueline Sheehan\, Rick Paar and Beth Filson. \nA native Texan\, Patricia Lee Lewis is an award-winning poet who led creative writing and yoga retreats at her little mountainside retreat in Westhampton MA and internationally for 30 years. An advocate for women\, civil rights\, peace and democracy\, and co-founder of Straw Dog Writers Guild\, Thorns of the Mesquite is her first novel. \nhttps://writingretreats.org/  \n 
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/writers-night-out-in-march-3
LOCATION:Forbes Library\, Coolidge Museum\, 20 West Street\, Northampton\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Open Mic,Readings,Writers Night Out
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T173136
CREATED:20251206T130729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T130729Z
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SUMMARY:Straw Dog Writes
DESCRIPTION:Straw Dog Writers Guild members who would like to spend some time writing together can join a Zoom session. We will spend 15 minutes on introductions\, a 45 minute writing session\, have a 15 minute discussion\, then write for a second 45 minute period of time. Afterwards\, the Zoom room will remain open for a half hour for discussion and chat. \nTo register and receive the zoom link\, contact Steven D. Brewer at sdbrewer@stevendbrewer.com
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/straw-dog-writes/2026-02-25
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T173136
CREATED:20251206T130729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T130729Z
UID:10001476-1771441200-1771444800@strawdogwriters.org
SUMMARY:Straw Dog Writes
DESCRIPTION:Straw Dog Writers Guild members who would like to spend some time writing together can join a Zoom session. We will spend 15 minutes on introductions\, a 45 minute writing session\, have a 15 minute discussion\, then write for a second 45 minute period of time. Afterwards\, the Zoom room will remain open for a half hour for discussion and chat. \nTo register and receive the zoom link\, contact Steven D. Brewer at sdbrewer@stevendbrewer.com
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/straw-dog-writes/2026-02-18
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260215T153000
DTSTAMP:20260512T173136
CREATED:20251219T115240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T184404Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Critique Meet Up in February
DESCRIPTION:Poetry Critique Meet-up on Zoom is a chance for poets to give and receive immediate constructive feedback on their poems by everyone in attendance.  Learn what is working in your poems\, and what may need revision. Contribute your observations to other poets. Be fascinated by the breadth of the written word. \nRegister for Sunday February 15\, 1-3:30 pm.  Cost: by donation. Suggested sliding scale $25-40. No one turned away for lack of funds. Limited to five participants. Register early. Please sign up for one session per month. Register HERE. Questions – email:  hammerandhorn@gmail.com\n\nThese workshops are made possible in part through the Eli Daniel Nemetz Todd Memorial Fund. Please make your donation through the Center for the Arts via Paypal here\, via Venmo @Northampton-CenterForTheArts\, or by mailing a check made out to NCFA to PO Box 366\, Northampton\, MA 01061. Please note Poetry/Prose in the memo line.  Donations on the upper end of the scale help support our continued commitment to accessibility. If you need financial support\, please apply through NCFA’s Community Fund.\n\nFacilitator: Michael Favala Goldman is author of seven poetry collections and translator of nineteen books. His work has appeared in scores of publications such as The New Yorker\, The Harvard Review\, and Rattle Magazine. https://michaelfavalagoldman.com/\n\nMichael’s blog about the Poetry Critique Meet-up: http://strawdogwriters.org/blog/poetry-meet-up
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/poetry-critique-meet-up-in-february-3
LOCATION:Northampton Center for the Arts\, 33 Hawley St.\, Northampton\, MA\, 01060\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Poetry Share,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260512T173136
CREATED:20260103T122850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T123229Z
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SUMMARY:A Writer's Night in February
DESCRIPTION:Straw Dog Writers’ Guild and Longmeadow Adult Center present author Jovonna Van Pelt on Thursday\, February 12 from  6:45-7:30pm at the Longmeadow Adult Center. \nJovonna Van Pelt has stories to share: funny stories\, difficult stories\, personal revelations\, and casual observations of life. She has been a featured reader for Straw Dog Writers Guild\, Poets at Large\, Gateway City Arts\, Great Falls Word Festival\, and a multiple finalist in the Poet’s Seat competition. Jo’s debut poetry collection\, Unrelated Questions (Human Error Publishing\, 2019) was serendipity after a Garlic & Arts Festival appearance. She lives happily with her rescue cat in Greenfield\, MA. \nYou may register by calling 413-565-4150\, option 1. Or you can just show up. The Longmeadow Adult Center is located at 211 Maple Road\, Longmeadow.
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/a-writers-night-in-february-12
LOCATION:The Longmeadow Adult Center\, 211 Maple Road\, Longmeadow\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:A Writer's Night,Events for Members,Readings,Straw Dog Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T173136
CREATED:20251206T130729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T130729Z
UID:10001475-1770836400-1770840000@strawdogwriters.org
SUMMARY:Straw Dog Writes
DESCRIPTION:Straw Dog Writers Guild members who would like to spend some time writing together can join a Zoom session. We will spend 15 minutes on introductions\, a 45 minute writing session\, have a 15 minute discussion\, then write for a second 45 minute period of time. Afterwards\, the Zoom room will remain open for a half hour for discussion and chat. \nTo register and receive the zoom link\, contact Steven D. Brewer at sdbrewer@stevendbrewer.com
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/straw-dog-writes/2026-02-11
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260208T200000
DTSTAMP:20260512T173136
CREATED:20251206T133213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T233509Z
UID:10001807-1770573600-1770580800@strawdogwriters.org
SUMMARY:Second Sundays Virtual Open Mic
DESCRIPTION:Come create community on second Sundays of every month 6-8pm EST with a virtual open mic on zoom.\nPlease contact Lindsay Rockwell for zoom link if interested: emonrock@mac.com \nFormat Focus: EVERYONE READS! \n\nCo-create and reading and listening experience that is generous\, dynamic\, and heart-felt.\nRead a 3-minute piece\nBrief positive responses after readers share\nListeners welcome
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/15452/2026-02-08
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Open Mic,Straw Dog Event
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