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SUMMARY:Virtual Craft Chat with Poet Aldo Amparán
DESCRIPTION:Poet Lore and The Writer’s Center present a FREE virtual chat about the craft of poetry! We’re joined by Aldo Amparán to discuss their new collection\, THE HOUSE HAS TEETH. Aldo is in conversation with Emily Holland\, poet and editor of Poet Lore\, America’s oldest poetry journal. \nRSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE and open to the public\, all times Eastern. \nWe encourage you to order a copy of the book from your local\, independent bookseller or online from the publisher »
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/virtual-craft-chat-with-poet-aldo-amparan/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260924T190000
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SUMMARY:Reading & Open Mic for Amsterdam Quarterly
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Center welcomes contributors to Amsterdam Quarterly for a reading and open mic in celebration of the latest issue. Readers include Claudia Gary\, Bari Lynn Hein\, and AQ editor Bryan R. Monte \nFREE & open to the public. RSVP below.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/reading-open-mic-for-amsterdam-quarterly/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T130000
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SUMMARY:Andy Shea - I AM NOT SAM B*TCH: An Heiress' Tale of Family Greed\, Broken Trust\, and Personal Triumph
DESCRIPTION:Author Andy Shea will be in the store to sign copies of his book\, I AM NOT SAM B*TCH: An Heiress’ Tale of Family Greed\, Broken Trust and Personal Triumph. Based on a true story\, Shea’s book tells a gripping tale of a family’s insatiable desire to put greed above blood relationships.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/andy-shea-i-am-not-sam-btch-an-heiress-tale-of-family-greed-broken-trust-and-personal-triumph/
LOCATION:Wonderland Books\, 7920B Norfolk Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260926T140000
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SUMMARY:Writer James Kleiger Book Release
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Center welcomes writer James Kleiger for a reading from his new book\, Pareidolia. Illusions\, Deceptions\, and Murder. James is joined by writers Francene M. D. Hill and Gary Rosen\, who will read excerpts from his new book. Audience discussion is welcome. \nFREE & open to the public. RSVP below.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/writer-james-kleiger-book-release/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260927T180000
DTSTAMP:20260909T183241Z
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SUMMARY:Sci Fi Book Club - Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky
DESCRIPTION:The Sci Fi Book Club will meet to discuss the Arthur C. Clarke Award-winning novel\, Children of Time by Adrian Tchaikovsky\, the epic story of humanity’s battle for survival on a terraformed planet. All are welcome! Please visit our Book Clubs page for sign-up information.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/sci-fi-book-club-children-of-time-by-adrian-tchaikovsky/
LOCATION:Wonderland Books\, 7920B Norfolk Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T190000
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DTSTAMP:20260909T183349Z
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SUMMARY:Historical Fiction Book Club - The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki
DESCRIPTION:The Historical Fiction Book Club will discuss the bestseller\, The Magnificent Lives of Marjorie Post by Allison Pataki\, an intimate portrait of a larger-than-life woman\, a powerful story of one woman falling in love with her own voice and embracing her own power while shaping history in the process. All are welcome! Please visit the Book Clubs page for sign-up information.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/historical-fiction-book-club-magnificent-lives-of-marjorie-post-by-allison-pataki/
LOCATION:Wonderland Books\, 7920B Norfolk Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260928T190000
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UID:10002155-1790622000-1790625600@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Craft Chat with Author Rebecca Lee
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Center presents a FREE virtual chat about the craft of nonfiction! We’re joined by author Rebecca Lee for a discussion of her new publication\, Rogues\, Widows and Orphans: Mischief and Misadventures in the World of Books. Rebecca is in conversation with Amy Freeman\, author and Development Director at The Writer’s Center. \nRSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE and open to the public\, all times Eastern \nWe encourage you to order a copy of the book from your local\, independent bookseller or directly from the publisher>>
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/virtual-craft-chat-with-author-rebecca-lee/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T190000
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UID:10002142-1790708400-1790712000@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Jeffrey Cole - Disrupters At The Gate: When Visionaries\, Trailblazers\, and Two Guys in a Garage Turn the World Upside Down
DESCRIPTION:Author Jeffrey Cole discusses his new book\, Disrupters at the Gate: When Visionaries\, Trailblazers\, and Two Guys in a Garage Turn the World Upside Down. The book tracks the origins of “master” disruptions (such as container ships\, the internet\, smartphones\, COVID-19\, and AI)\, the cascade of changes that follow\, and how disruption can be viewed as an opportunity rather than a threat.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/jeffrey-cole-disrupters-at-gate-when-visionaries-trailblazers-and-two-guys-in-a-garage-turn-world-upside-down/
LOCATION:Wonderland Books\, 7920B Norfolk Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260929T203000
DTSTAMP:20260909T191743Z
CREATED:20260909T191743Z
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UID:10002156-1790708400-1790713800@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:Bill Wilburn Book Release
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Center welcomes writer Bill Wilburn for a reading from his debut novel\, First Comes Winter. Bill is joined by Emily Barrosse for a discussion of his novel. \nFREE & open to the public. RSVP below.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/bill-wilburn-book-release/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T120000
DTSTAMP:20250930T182144Z
CREATED:20250930T182144Z
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SUMMARY:B-CC English Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday at the B-CC Regional Services Center to practice conversational English in small groups. Share your experiences and culture with other non-native English speakers in a friendly environment. For more information\, please view our flyer here.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/b-cc-english-conversation-club-4/2026-09-30/
LOCATION:B-CC Regional Services Center\, 4805 Edgemoor Lane\, 2nd Floor\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T190000
DTSTAMP:20260909T191935Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual International Translation Day Celebration: Nao-Cola Yamazaki and Asako Yuzuki with translators Charlotte Goff and Ecre Karadag
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Center welcomes Charlotte Goff and Ecre Karadag for a FREE virtual chat to celebrate International Translation Day. Charlotte and Ecre will discuss the joys and challenges of translating Fiction with Charlotte Goff’s translation of Nao-Cola Yamazaki’s Beautiful Distance and Ecre Karadag’s translation of Asako Yuzuki’s Mari the Unwonderful Witch (Puffin UK). \nRSVP below to receive login information (our virtual events are held via Zoom). FREE and open to the public\, all times Eastern \nWe encourage you to order a copy of the books from your local\, independent bookseller or directly from the publisher Beautiful Distance>> and Mari the Unwonderful Witch>>
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/virtual-international-translation-day-celebration-nao-cola-yamazaki-and-asako-yuzuki-with-translators-charlotte-goff-and-ecre-karadag/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260909T183844Z
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SUMMARY:John A. Jenkins - Summer of '71: Five Months That Changed America
DESCRIPTION:Award-winning journalist and author John A. Jenkins will discuss his new book\, Summer of ’71: Five Months That Changed America\, that explores the people and institutions that contributed to disrupting the status quo during the Summer of ’71. The book invites reader to question whether America is preordained to repeat cycles\, or if we can recognize that there are other paths forward – and we opt not to follow them. In conversation with Maria Sheehan.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/john-a-jenkins-summer-of-71-five-months-that-changed-america/
LOCATION:Wonderland Books\, 7920B Norfolk Avenue\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261003T153000
DTSTAMP:20260909T192308Z
CREATED:20260909T192308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260909T192308Z
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SUMMARY:1455’s Women’s Writers Anthology Reading
DESCRIPTION:The Writer’s Center welcomes 1455 to celebrate the launch of their Women Writers Anthology for a Q&A between 1455 Executive Director Sean Murphy and local author Hannah Grieco\, followed by readings from the anthology. \nFREE & open to the public. RSVP below.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/1455s-womens-writers-anthology-reading/
LOCATION:The Writer’s Center\, 4508 Walsh Street\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20815\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261007T120000
DTSTAMP:20250930T182144Z
CREATED:20250930T182144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T182144Z
UID:10000734-1791370800-1791374400@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:B-CC English Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday at the B-CC Regional Services Center to practice conversational English in small groups. Share your experiences and culture with other non-native English speakers in a friendly environment. For more information\, please view our flyer here.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/b-cc-english-conversation-club-4/2026-10-07/
LOCATION:B-CC Regional Services Center\, 4805 Edgemoor Lane\, 2nd Floor\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261014T120000
DTSTAMP:20250930T182144Z
CREATED:20250930T182144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T182144Z
UID:10000735-1791975600-1791979200@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:B-CC English Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday at the B-CC Regional Services Center to practice conversational English in small groups. Share your experiences and culture with other non-native English speakers in a friendly environment. For more information\, please view our flyer here.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/b-cc-english-conversation-club-4/2026-10-14/
LOCATION:B-CC Regional Services Center\, 4805 Edgemoor Lane\, 2nd Floor\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261021T120000
DTSTAMP:20250930T182144Z
CREATED:20250930T182144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T182144Z
UID:10000736-1792580400-1792584000@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:B-CC English Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday at the B-CC Regional Services Center to practice conversational English in small groups. Share your experiences and culture with other non-native English speakers in a friendly environment. For more information\, please view our flyer here.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/b-cc-english-conversation-club-4/2026-10-21/
LOCATION:B-CC Regional Services Center\, 4805 Edgemoor Lane\, 2nd Floor\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261028T120000
DTSTAMP:20250930T182144Z
CREATED:20250930T182144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250930T182144Z
UID:10000737-1793185200-1793188800@www.bethesda.org
SUMMARY:B-CC English Conversation Club
DESCRIPTION:Join us every Wednesday at the B-CC Regional Services Center to practice conversational English in small groups. Share your experiences and culture with other non-native English speakers in a friendly environment. For more information\, please view our flyer here.
URL:https://www.bethesda.org/event/b-cc-english-conversation-club-4/2026-10-28/
LOCATION:B-CC Regional Services Center\, 4805 Edgemoor Lane\, 2nd Floor\, Bethesda\, MD\, 20814\, United States
CATEGORIES:Discussions/Readings
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