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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/2029-10-24
LOCATION:Dalton Free Public Library\, 462 Main Street\, Dalton\, MA\, 01226
CATEGORIES:Straw Dog Event,Workshops
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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/2029-10-24
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20291031T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291031T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T123024
CREATED:20250823T164631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T132702Z
UID:10001388-1888165800-1888171200@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/2029-10-31
LOCATION:Dalton Free Public Library\, 462 Main Street\, Dalton\, MA\, 01226
CATEGORIES:Straw Dog Event,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20291031T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291031T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T123024
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/2029-10-31
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20291107T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T123024
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T132702Z
UID:10001389-1888770600-1888776000@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/2029-11-07
LOCATION:Dalton Free Public Library\, 462 Main Street\, Dalton\, MA\, 01226
CATEGORIES:Straw Dog Event,Workshops
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UID:10001670-1888772400-1888776000@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/2029-11-07
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20291108T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291108T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T123024
CREATED:20260225T205155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T175458Z
UID:10001912-1888858800-1888866000@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/2029-11-08
LOCATION:The WOW Center\, 105 Elm Street\, Westfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20291111T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291111T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T123024
CREATED:20251206T133213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T233509Z
UID:10001852-1889114400-1889121600@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/15452/2029-11-11
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Open Mic,Straw Dog Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20291114T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T123024
CREATED:20250823T164631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T132702Z
UID:10001390-1889375400-1889380800@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/2029-11-14
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:20291114T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291114T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T123024
CREATED:20251206T130729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T130729Z
UID:10001671-1889377200-1889380800@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/2029-11-14
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20291121T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T123024
CREATED:20250823T164631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T132702Z
UID:10001391-1889980200-1889985600@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/2029-11-21
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20291121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291121T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T123024
CREATED:20251206T130729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T130729Z
UID:10001672-1889982000-1889985600@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/2029-11-21
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20291128T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T123024
CREATED:20250823T164631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T132702Z
UID:10001392-1890585000-1890590400@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/2029-11-28
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20291128T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291128T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T123024
CREATED:20251206T130729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T130729Z
UID:10001673-1890586800-1890590400@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/2029-11-28
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
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20291205T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T123024
CREATED:20250823T164631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T132702Z
UID:10001393-1891189800-1891195200@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/2029-12-05
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:20291205T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T123024
CREATED:20251206T130729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T130729Z
UID:10001674-1891191600-1891195200@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/2029-12-05
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:20291209T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291209T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T123024
CREATED:20251206T133213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T233509Z
UID:10001853-1891533600-1891540800@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/15452/2029-12-09
LOCATION:MA
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:20291212T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T123024
CREATED:20250823T164631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T132702Z
UID:10001394-1891794600-1891800000@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/2029-12-12
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:20291212T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291212T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T123024
CREATED:20251206T130729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T130729Z
UID:10001675-1891796400-1891800000@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/2029-12-12
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:20291213T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291213T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T123024
CREATED:20260225T205155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T175458Z
UID:10001913-1891882800-1891890000@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/2029-12-13
LOCATION:The WOW Center\, 105 Elm Street\, Westfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20291219T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T123024
CREATED:20250823T164631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T132702Z
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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/2029-12-19
LOCATION:Dalton Free Public Library\, 462 Main Street\, Dalton\, MA\, 01226
CATEGORIES:Straw Dog Event,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20291219T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291219T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T123024
CREATED:20251206T130729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T130729Z
UID:10001676-1892401200-1892404800@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/2029-12-19
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20291226T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T123024
CREATED:20250823T164631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T132702Z
UID:10001396-1893004200-1893009600@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/2029-12-26
LOCATION:Dalton Free Public Library\, 462 Main Street\, Dalton\, MA\, 01226
CATEGORIES:Straw Dog Event,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20291226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20291226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T123024
CREATED:20251206T130729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T130729Z
UID:10001677-1893006000-1893009600@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/2029-12-26
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300102T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300102T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T123024
CREATED:20250823T164631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T132702Z
UID:10001397-1893609000-1893614400@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/2030-01-02
LOCATION:Dalton Free Public Library\, 462 Main Street\, Dalton\, MA\, 01226
CATEGORIES:Straw Dog Event,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300102T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300102T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T123024
CREATED:20251206T130729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T130729Z
UID:10001678-1893610800-1893614400@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/2030-01-02
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300109T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T123024
CREATED:20250823T164631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T132702Z
UID:10001398-1894213800-1894219200@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/2030-01-09
LOCATION:Dalton Free Public Library\, 462 Main Street\, Dalton\, MA\, 01226
CATEGORIES:Straw Dog Event,Workshops
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300109T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300109T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T123024
CREATED:20251206T130729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T130729Z
UID:10001679-1894215600-1894219200@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/2030-01-09
LOCATION:ZOOM\, MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Writing Group
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300110T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300110T210000
DTSTAMP:20260407T123024
CREATED:20260225T205155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T175458Z
UID:10001914-1894302000-1894309200@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/2030-01-10
LOCATION:The WOW Center\, 105 Elm Street\, Westfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Open Mic
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20300113T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20300113T200000
DTSTAMP:20260407T123024
CREATED:20251206T133213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260216T233509Z
UID:10001854-1894557600-1894564800@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/15452/2030-01-13
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Events for Members,Open Mic,Straw Dog Event
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