BEGIN:VCALENDAR
VERSION:2.0
PRODID:-//Straw Dog Writers Guild - ECPv6.15.12.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN
CALSCALE:GREGORIAN
METHOD:PUBLISH
X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://strawdogwriters.org
X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Straw Dog Writers Guild
REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H
X-Robots-Tag:noindex
X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H
BEGIN:VTIMEZONE
TZID:America/New_York
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20250309T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20251102T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20260308T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20261101T060000
END:STANDARD
BEGIN:DAYLIGHT
TZOFFSETFROM:-0500
TZOFFSETTO:-0400
TZNAME:EDT
DTSTART:20270314T070000
END:DAYLIGHT
BEGIN:STANDARD
TZOFFSETFROM:-0400
TZOFFSETTO:-0500
TZNAME:EST
DTSTART:20271107T060000
END:STANDARD
END:VTIMEZONE
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260805T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085318
CREATED:20251206T130729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T130729Z
UID:10001500-1785956400-1785960000@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/2026-08-05
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://strawdogwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Straw-Dog-Writes-Wednesdays-at-7pm-on-Zoom.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260809T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085318
CREATED:20251206T133213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T233509Z
UID:10001813-1786298400-1786305600@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/15452/2026-08-09
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Open Mic,Straw Dog Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://strawdogwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Everyone-Reads-2nd-Sundays-updated.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085318
CREATED:20250823T164631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T132702Z
UID:10001220-1786559400-1786564800@strawdogwriters.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Wednesday Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:This Wednesday and every Wednesday: in-person Weekly Wednesday Writing Group at the @daltonfreepubliclibrary\n\n\n“Curious Writers” will meet at the Dalton Free Public Library on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm for our Weekly Wednesday Writing Group in collaboration with the Dalton Free Public Library.\nWe will meet for dedicated writing time with a focus on:\n\n\n\ngetting settled and acquainted\nwriting goals for the session\none hour of concentrated writing\nrecap\n\nBring your laptop\, journal\, pen\, and paper. At this time\, the meetings do not include sharing writing for feedback. Feedback will be included if the group decides it would be beneficial (guidelines for feedback will be provided). Spaces limited.\n\nFor more information email Emma Carkhuff Emmacarkhuff2@gmail.com 
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/weekly-wednesday-writing-group/2026-08-12
LOCATION:Dalton Free Public Library\, 462 Main Street\, Dalton\, MA\, 01226
CATEGORIES:Straw Dog Event,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://strawdogwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dalton-Library-Writing-Group-Poster.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260812T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085318
CREATED:20251206T130729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T130729Z
UID:10001501-1786561200-1786564800@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/2026-08-12
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://strawdogwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Straw-Dog-Writes-Wednesdays-at-7pm-on-Zoom.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260813T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085318
CREATED:20260225T205155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T175458Z
UID:10001873-1786647600-1786654800@strawdogwriters.org
SUMMARY:Open Mic at WOW in Westfield
DESCRIPTION:A FREE\, low-pressure\, open mic night welcoming all who love prose and poetry. Authors\, poets and writers of every skill level are invited to share a 3–5-minute piece for WOW’s newest series celebrating the spoken word\, produced with the Straw Dog Writers Guild and Whip City Wordsmiths. \nThis program will happen each month on the 2nd Thursday. \nCheck back here for special theme events and more! \nReaders sign up on a first-come basis\, when the doors open. Be an audience member or perhaps share your favorite fiction/non-fiction or poetry selection. Beverages available. Right on!!!! \n\n\n 
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/open-mic-at-wow-in-westfield/2026-08-13
LOCATION:The WOW Center\, 105 Elm Street\, Westfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://strawdogwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2nd-thursday.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085318
CREATED:20250823T164631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T132702Z
UID:10001221-1787164200-1787169600@strawdogwriters.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Wednesday Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:This Wednesday and every Wednesday: in-person Weekly Wednesday Writing Group at the @daltonfreepubliclibrary\n\n\n“Curious Writers” will meet at the Dalton Free Public Library on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm for our Weekly Wednesday Writing Group in collaboration with the Dalton Free Public Library.\nWe will meet for dedicated writing time with a focus on:\n\n\n\ngetting settled and acquainted\nwriting goals for the session\none hour of concentrated writing\nrecap\n\nBring your laptop\, journal\, pen\, and paper. At this time\, the meetings do not include sharing writing for feedback. Feedback will be included if the group decides it would be beneficial (guidelines for feedback will be provided). Spaces limited.\n\nFor more information email Emma Carkhuff Emmacarkhuff2@gmail.com 
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/weekly-wednesday-writing-group/2026-08-19
LOCATION:Dalton Free Public Library\, 462 Main Street\, Dalton\, MA\, 01226
CATEGORIES:Straw Dog Event,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://strawdogwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dalton-Library-Writing-Group-Poster.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085318
CREATED:20251206T130729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T130729Z
UID:10001502-1787166000-1787169600@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/2026-08-19
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://strawdogwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Straw-Dog-Writes-Wednesdays-at-7pm-on-Zoom.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085318
CREATED:20250823T164631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T132702Z
UID:10001222-1787769000-1787774400@strawdogwriters.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Wednesday Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:This Wednesday and every Wednesday: in-person Weekly Wednesday Writing Group at the @daltonfreepubliclibrary\n\n\n“Curious Writers” will meet at the Dalton Free Public Library on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm for our Weekly Wednesday Writing Group in collaboration with the Dalton Free Public Library.\nWe will meet for dedicated writing time with a focus on:\n\n\n\ngetting settled and acquainted\nwriting goals for the session\none hour of concentrated writing\nrecap\n\nBring your laptop\, journal\, pen\, and paper. At this time\, the meetings do not include sharing writing for feedback. Feedback will be included if the group decides it would be beneficial (guidelines for feedback will be provided). Spaces limited.\n\nFor more information email Emma Carkhuff Emmacarkhuff2@gmail.com 
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/weekly-wednesday-writing-group/2026-08-26
LOCATION:Dalton Free Public Library\, 462 Main Street\, Dalton\, MA\, 01226
CATEGORIES:Straw Dog Event,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://strawdogwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dalton-Library-Writing-Group-Poster.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260826T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085318
CREATED:20251206T130729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T130729Z
UID:10001503-1787770800-1787774400@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/2026-08-26
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://strawdogwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Straw-Dog-Writes-Wednesdays-at-7pm-on-Zoom.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085318
CREATED:20250823T164631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T132702Z
UID:10001223-1788373800-1788379200@strawdogwriters.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Wednesday Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:This Wednesday and every Wednesday: in-person Weekly Wednesday Writing Group at the @daltonfreepubliclibrary\n\n\n“Curious Writers” will meet at the Dalton Free Public Library on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm for our Weekly Wednesday Writing Group in collaboration with the Dalton Free Public Library.\nWe will meet for dedicated writing time with a focus on:\n\n\n\ngetting settled and acquainted\nwriting goals for the session\none hour of concentrated writing\nrecap\n\nBring your laptop\, journal\, pen\, and paper. At this time\, the meetings do not include sharing writing for feedback. Feedback will be included if the group decides it would be beneficial (guidelines for feedback will be provided). Spaces limited.\n\nFor more information email Emma Carkhuff Emmacarkhuff2@gmail.com 
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/weekly-wednesday-writing-group/2026-09-02
LOCATION:Dalton Free Public Library\, 462 Main Street\, Dalton\, MA\, 01226
CATEGORIES:Straw Dog Event,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://strawdogwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dalton-Library-Writing-Group-Poster.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260902T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085318
CREATED:20251206T130729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T130729Z
UID:10001504-1788375600-1788379200@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/2026-09-02
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://strawdogwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Straw-Dog-Writes-Wednesdays-at-7pm-on-Zoom.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085318
CREATED:20250823T164631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T132702Z
UID:10001224-1788978600-1788984000@strawdogwriters.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Wednesday Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:This Wednesday and every Wednesday: in-person Weekly Wednesday Writing Group at the @daltonfreepubliclibrary\n\n\n“Curious Writers” will meet at the Dalton Free Public Library on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm for our Weekly Wednesday Writing Group in collaboration with the Dalton Free Public Library.\nWe will meet for dedicated writing time with a focus on:\n\n\n\ngetting settled and acquainted\nwriting goals for the session\none hour of concentrated writing\nrecap\n\nBring your laptop\, journal\, pen\, and paper. At this time\, the meetings do not include sharing writing for feedback. Feedback will be included if the group decides it would be beneficial (guidelines for feedback will be provided). Spaces limited.\n\nFor more information email Emma Carkhuff Emmacarkhuff2@gmail.com 
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/weekly-wednesday-writing-group/2026-09-09
LOCATION:Dalton Free Public Library\, 462 Main Street\, Dalton\, MA\, 01226
CATEGORIES:Straw Dog Event,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://strawdogwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dalton-Library-Writing-Group-Poster.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085318
CREATED:20251206T130729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T130729Z
UID:10001505-1788980400-1788984000@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/2026-09-09
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://strawdogwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Straw-Dog-Writes-Wednesdays-at-7pm-on-Zoom.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260910T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085318
CREATED:20260225T205155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T175458Z
UID:10001874-1789066800-1789074000@strawdogwriters.org
SUMMARY:Open Mic at WOW in Westfield
DESCRIPTION:A FREE\, low-pressure\, open mic night welcoming all who love prose and poetry. Authors\, poets and writers of every skill level are invited to share a 3–5-minute piece for WOW’s newest series celebrating the spoken word\, produced with the Straw Dog Writers Guild and Whip City Wordsmiths. \nThis program will happen each month on the 2nd Thursday. \nCheck back here for special theme events and more! \nReaders sign up on a first-come basis\, when the doors open. Be an audience member or perhaps share your favorite fiction/non-fiction or poetry selection. Beverages available. Right on!!!! \n\n\n 
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/open-mic-at-wow-in-westfield/2026-09-10
LOCATION:The WOW Center\, 105 Elm Street\, Westfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://strawdogwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2nd-thursday.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260913T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085318
CREATED:20251206T133213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T233509Z
UID:10001814-1789322400-1789329600@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/15452/2026-09-13
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Open Mic,Straw Dog Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://strawdogwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Everyone-Reads-2nd-Sundays-updated.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085318
CREATED:20250823T164631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T132702Z
UID:10001225-1789583400-1789588800@strawdogwriters.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Wednesday Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:This Wednesday and every Wednesday: in-person Weekly Wednesday Writing Group at the @daltonfreepubliclibrary\n\n\n“Curious Writers” will meet at the Dalton Free Public Library on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm for our Weekly Wednesday Writing Group in collaboration with the Dalton Free Public Library.\nWe will meet for dedicated writing time with a focus on:\n\n\n\ngetting settled and acquainted\nwriting goals for the session\none hour of concentrated writing\nrecap\n\nBring your laptop\, journal\, pen\, and paper. At this time\, the meetings do not include sharing writing for feedback. Feedback will be included if the group decides it would be beneficial (guidelines for feedback will be provided). Spaces limited.\n\nFor more information email Emma Carkhuff Emmacarkhuff2@gmail.com 
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/weekly-wednesday-writing-group/2026-09-16
LOCATION:Dalton Free Public Library\, 462 Main Street\, Dalton\, MA\, 01226
CATEGORIES:Straw Dog Event,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://strawdogwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dalton-Library-Writing-Group-Poster.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260916T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085318
CREATED:20251206T130729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T130729Z
UID:10001506-1789585200-1789588800@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/2026-09-16
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://strawdogwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Straw-Dog-Writes-Wednesdays-at-7pm-on-Zoom.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085318
CREATED:20250823T164631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T132702Z
UID:10001226-1790188200-1790193600@strawdogwriters.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Wednesday Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:This Wednesday and every Wednesday: in-person Weekly Wednesday Writing Group at the @daltonfreepubliclibrary\n\n\n“Curious Writers” will meet at the Dalton Free Public Library on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm for our Weekly Wednesday Writing Group in collaboration with the Dalton Free Public Library.\nWe will meet for dedicated writing time with a focus on:\n\n\n\ngetting settled and acquainted\nwriting goals for the session\none hour of concentrated writing\nrecap\n\nBring your laptop\, journal\, pen\, and paper. At this time\, the meetings do not include sharing writing for feedback. Feedback will be included if the group decides it would be beneficial (guidelines for feedback will be provided). Spaces limited.\n\nFor more information email Emma Carkhuff Emmacarkhuff2@gmail.com 
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/weekly-wednesday-writing-group/2026-09-23
LOCATION:Dalton Free Public Library\, 462 Main Street\, Dalton\, MA\, 01226
CATEGORIES:Straw Dog Event,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://strawdogwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dalton-Library-Writing-Group-Poster.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260923T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085318
CREATED:20251206T130729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T130729Z
UID:10001507-1790190000-1790193600@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/2026-09-23
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://strawdogwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Straw-Dog-Writes-Wednesdays-at-7pm-on-Zoom.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085318
CREATED:20250823T164631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T132702Z
UID:10001227-1790793000-1790798400@strawdogwriters.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Wednesday Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:This Wednesday and every Wednesday: in-person Weekly Wednesday Writing Group at the @daltonfreepubliclibrary\n\n\n“Curious Writers” will meet at the Dalton Free Public Library on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm for our Weekly Wednesday Writing Group in collaboration with the Dalton Free Public Library.\nWe will meet for dedicated writing time with a focus on:\n\n\n\ngetting settled and acquainted\nwriting goals for the session\none hour of concentrated writing\nrecap\n\nBring your laptop\, journal\, pen\, and paper. At this time\, the meetings do not include sharing writing for feedback. Feedback will be included if the group decides it would be beneficial (guidelines for feedback will be provided). Spaces limited.\n\nFor more information email Emma Carkhuff Emmacarkhuff2@gmail.com 
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/weekly-wednesday-writing-group/2026-09-30
LOCATION:Dalton Free Public Library\, 462 Main Street\, Dalton\, MA\, 01226
CATEGORIES:Straw Dog Event,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://strawdogwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dalton-Library-Writing-Group-Poster.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085318
CREATED:20251206T130729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T130729Z
UID:10001508-1790794800-1790798400@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/2026-09-30
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://strawdogwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Straw-Dog-Writes-Wednesdays-at-7pm-on-Zoom.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261006T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085318
CREATED:20260307T224609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T225705Z
UID:10001931-1791309600-1791316800@strawdogwriters.org
SUMMARY:Writers Night Out in October with Jason Prokowiew
DESCRIPTION:Join Straw Dog Writers Guild on Tuesday October 6th\, 6:00-8:00pm for Writers Night Out with featured writer Jason Prokowiew\, 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. \nJason Prokowiew received a PEN America and Fulbright Scholar Award for his memoir War Boys\, about his Russian father’s adoption by Nazis during WWII. His writing has appeared in The North American Review\, The Guardian\, Salon\, Roxane Gay’s “The Audacity\,” and on WORLD Channel’s Stories from the Stage\, where his piece “Sing” is the most watched in the show’s history. He lives on a lake in Massachusetts with his husband Dave and their greyhound Champ.
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/writers-night-out-in-october-with-jason-prokowiew
LOCATION:Forbes Library\, Coolidge Museum\, 20 West Street\, Northampton\, 01060
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Open Mic,Readings,Writers Night Out
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://strawdogwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/26.10.6-WNO-at-Forbes-with-Jason-Prokowiew.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Straw Dog Writers Guild":MAILTO:admin@strawdogwriters.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085318
CREATED:20250823T164631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T132702Z
UID:10001228-1791397800-1791403200@strawdogwriters.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Wednesday Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:This Wednesday and every Wednesday: in-person Weekly Wednesday Writing Group at the @daltonfreepubliclibrary\n\n\n“Curious Writers” will meet at the Dalton Free Public Library on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm for our Weekly Wednesday Writing Group in collaboration with the Dalton Free Public Library.\nWe will meet for dedicated writing time with a focus on:\n\n\n\ngetting settled and acquainted\nwriting goals for the session\none hour of concentrated writing\nrecap\n\nBring your laptop\, journal\, pen\, and paper. At this time\, the meetings do not include sharing writing for feedback. Feedback will be included if the group decides it would be beneficial (guidelines for feedback will be provided). Spaces limited.\n\nFor more information email Emma Carkhuff Emmacarkhuff2@gmail.com 
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/weekly-wednesday-writing-group/2026-10-07
LOCATION:Dalton Free Public Library\, 462 Main Street\, Dalton\, MA\, 01226
CATEGORIES:Straw Dog Event,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://strawdogwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dalton-Library-Writing-Group-Poster.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085318
CREATED:20251206T130729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T130729Z
UID:10001509-1791399600-1791403200@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/2026-10-07
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://strawdogwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Straw-Dog-Writes-Wednesdays-at-7pm-on-Zoom.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261008T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085318
CREATED:20260225T205155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T175458Z
UID:10001875-1791486000-1791493200@strawdogwriters.org
SUMMARY:Open Mic at WOW in Westfield
DESCRIPTION:A FREE\, low-pressure\, open mic night welcoming all who love prose and poetry. Authors\, poets and writers of every skill level are invited to share a 3–5-minute piece for WOW’s newest series celebrating the spoken word\, produced with the Straw Dog Writers Guild and Whip City Wordsmiths. \nThis program will happen each month on the 2nd Thursday. \nCheck back here for special theme events and more! \nReaders sign up on a first-come basis\, when the doors open. Be an audience member or perhaps share your favorite fiction/non-fiction or poetry selection. Beverages available. Right on!!!! \n\n\n 
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/open-mic-at-wow-in-westfield/2026-10-08
LOCATION:The WOW Center\, 105 Elm Street\, Westfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://strawdogwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/2nd-thursday.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261011T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085318
CREATED:20251206T133213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T233509Z
UID:10001815-1791741600-1791748800@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/15452/2026-10-11
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Open Mic,Straw Dog Event
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://strawdogwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/Everyone-Reads-2nd-Sundays-updated.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085318
CREATED:20250823T164631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T132702Z
UID:10001229-1792002600-1792008000@strawdogwriters.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Wednesday Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:This Wednesday and every Wednesday: in-person Weekly Wednesday Writing Group at the @daltonfreepubliclibrary\n\n\n“Curious Writers” will meet at the Dalton Free Public Library on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm for our Weekly Wednesday Writing Group in collaboration with the Dalton Free Public Library.\nWe will meet for dedicated writing time with a focus on:\n\n\n\ngetting settled and acquainted\nwriting goals for the session\none hour of concentrated writing\nrecap\n\nBring your laptop\, journal\, pen\, and paper. At this time\, the meetings do not include sharing writing for feedback. Feedback will be included if the group decides it would be beneficial (guidelines for feedback will be provided). Spaces limited.\n\nFor more information email Emma Carkhuff Emmacarkhuff2@gmail.com 
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/weekly-wednesday-writing-group/2026-10-14
LOCATION:Dalton Free Public Library\, 462 Main Street\, Dalton\, MA\, 01226
CATEGORIES:Straw Dog Event,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://strawdogwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dalton-Library-Writing-Group-Poster.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085318
CREATED:20251206T130729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T130729Z
UID:10001510-1792004400-1792008000@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/2026-10-14
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://strawdogwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Straw-Dog-Writes-Wednesdays-at-7pm-on-Zoom.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085318
CREATED:20250823T164631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T132702Z
UID:10001230-1792607400-1792612800@strawdogwriters.org
SUMMARY:Weekly Wednesday Writing Group
DESCRIPTION:This Wednesday and every Wednesday: in-person Weekly Wednesday Writing Group at the @daltonfreepubliclibrary\n\n\n“Curious Writers” will meet at the Dalton Free Public Library on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm for our Weekly Wednesday Writing Group in collaboration with the Dalton Free Public Library.\nWe will meet for dedicated writing time with a focus on:\n\n\n\ngetting settled and acquainted\nwriting goals for the session\none hour of concentrated writing\nrecap\n\nBring your laptop\, journal\, pen\, and paper. At this time\, the meetings do not include sharing writing for feedback. Feedback will be included if the group decides it would be beneficial (guidelines for feedback will be provided). Spaces limited.\n\nFor more information email Emma Carkhuff Emmacarkhuff2@gmail.com 
URL:https://strawdogwriters.org/event/weekly-wednesday-writing-group/2026-10-21
LOCATION:Dalton Free Public Library\, 462 Main Street\, Dalton\, MA\, 01226
CATEGORIES:Straw Dog Event,Workshops
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://strawdogwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Dalton-Library-Writing-Group-Poster.png
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T085318
CREATED:20251206T130729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T130729Z
UID:10001511-1792609200-1792612800@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/2026-10-21
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://strawdogwriters.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Straw-Dog-Writes-Wednesdays-at-7pm-on-Zoom.png
END:VEVENT
END:VCALENDAR