BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//California Writers Club, Mt Diablo Branch - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:California Writers Club, Mt Diablo Branch X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for California Writers Club, Mt Diablo Branch REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Los_Angeles BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20250309T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20251102T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20260308T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20261101T090000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0800 TZOFFSETTO:-0700 TZNAME:PDT DTSTART:20270314T100000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0700 TZOFFSETTO:-0800 TZNAME:PST DTSTART:20271107T090000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260419T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T142952 CREATED:20260326T195652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260326T195659Z UID:69297-1776607200-1776618000@cwcmtdiablo.org SUMMARY:Holograph DESCRIPTION:Holograph\n\n\n\nIn celebration of Poetry Month\, seven authors will gather on April 19th\, 2026 to give public readings of their work. Features Gillian Conoley\, Eli Coyle\, Courtney Cliften\, Oswaldo Vargas\, Jacalyn Eyvonne\, David Hakim. Hosted by current Poet Laureate Erik Manuel Soto. Doors open at 1PM\, readings start at 2PM. CASH BAR non-alcoholic\, beer\, wine\, spirits. Admission is FREE. \n\n\n\n\nClick here for more info URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/holograph/ LOCATION:Red Men’s Hall\, 431 Georgia St\, Vallejo\, California\, 94590\, United States CATEGORIES:Non-CWC Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IMG_20260315_130343.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260417T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260417T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T142952 CREATED:20260414T063927Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260414T191629Z UID:69447-1776427200-1776434400@cwcmtdiablo.org SUMMARY:What’s Your Story Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Image by freepik\n\n\n\nMeetings will take place on the 3rd Friday of each month.\n\n\n\nIf you are reading:\n\n\n\n\nTime yourself beforehand. Practice! A 2\,500 word story will typically take 10/12 mins to read. The 15-minute limit is firm.\n\n\n\nWe will use a microphone.\n\n\n\nMichael will introduce each reader. He/she will read the title and the genre.\n\n\n\nFeedback\, if requested\, will be given. Note: feedback is part of your allotted 15 minutes. Therefore\, your reading time should be shortened.\n\n\n\nThe next reader will be introduced etc.\n\n\n\nIf time permits\, we’ll have final questions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome\, Read\, and enjoy listening at CWC Mt. Diablo’s new Short Story Reading Group!\n\n\n\nThe What\n\n\n\n\nThis is not a critique group. A reader will be given feedback only if requested.\n\n\n\nOn average six/seven readers will be allocated 15 mins max. to both read their short story and receive feedback.\n\n\n\nThere will be no ‘walk in’ readers.\n\n\n\nBut walk in listeners\, YES.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe How \n\n\n\n\nWe will maintain a list of authors who want to read\, along with the title/genre of their stories.\n\n\n\nA small committee will select the readers for each month. You will know well in advance when it is your turn to read.\n\n\n\nReaders: Submit the title and genre of your piece using the form below.\n\n\n\nNew stories or a story already published are welcome.\n\n\n\nYou can read a chapter from a book if it is a free-standing story and meets the 15-minute time limit. Let us know the genre.\n\n\n\nYou may return to this form to submit other titles.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Register: What’s Your (Short)Story?\n \n \n Date(Required)\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n I want to:(Required)\n \n Submit a title to read at a future meeting.\n \n \n RSVP for the next meeting.\n Story TitleStory GenreIf you are not submitting titles to read\, go ahead and click “submit.” You’re on the list!Questions or problems with the registration process?\nContact Marlene at webmaster@cwcmtdiablo.org.We do not share your personal data with anyone. See our Privacy Policy.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/whats-your-story-reading-group-2/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Meetings - Other ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2150059025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260415T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T142952 CREATED:20260319T221812Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260319T221819Z UID:69291-1776279600-1776283200@cwcmtdiablo.org SUMMARY:Open Mic on Zoom DESCRIPTION:Sign up to read a five-minute segment from something you’ve written. It can be a work-in-progress\, something already published\, or that sheaf of poems you hid under the bed last year. Share it with writers and readers at our 90-minute Read Fest! \n\n\n\nNot ready to read your work to a crowd? That’s okay\, we need an audience\, too. Come and hear what others have to say. \n\n\n\nWhen you register\, let us know if you want to be a reader. The first seven people to sign-up will be given a slot to read for five minutes. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Open Mic Night!\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n If we have more than seven requests to read\, we’ll start the list for the next event. \n\n\n\nWe’ll have time for discussion\, but please remember\, this is not a critique session! Talk about what you liked\, not what the author can do better. \n\n\n\nThis event is open to the public. Bring your friends! \n\n\n\nRegister to receive your Zoom link to join. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Register: for Open Mic Events\n \n Today's Date\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n This field is hidden when viewing the formSelect the event(s) you are registering for.(Required)\n \n January 18\, 2022 7:00 pm (ON ZOOM)\n This field is hidden when viewing the formWill you be joining us for lunch (in-person event)?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Do you want to be a reader?(Required)\n \n \n Show me to the stage!\n \n \n \n I want to hear what others are reading\n We cannot guarantee a slot to read. If our list is full\, your name will be on a wait list. This field is hidden when viewing the formSelect the event(s) at which you want to read.We need this information if you chose more than one event\, above. You may choose to read at both events.\n \n April 13\, 2022 7:00 pm (ON ZOOM)\n This field is hidden when viewing the formProvide a short bio so we can introduce you. No more than four sentences\, please.If you’ve already provided a bio to Open Mic\, we can use that.Are you a member of Mt. Diablo?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Any questions or comments?If you aren’t a member of Mt. Diablo\, please tell us where you heard about us.Questions or problems with the registration process?\nContact Marlene at webmaster@cwcmtdiablo.org.We do not share your personal data with anyone. See our Privacy Policy.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/open-mic-on-zoom-3/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Meetings - Other ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Microphone.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260411T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T142952 CREATED:20260315T192035Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T201732Z UID:69278-1775901600-1775908800@cwcmtdiablo.org SUMMARY:CWC Mt. Diablo April 2026 General Meeting Featuring Lynda Smith Hoggan DESCRIPTION:From the Bedroom to the Page: Writing About Sex\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n9:30 – Sign-in table opens\n\n\n\n10:00 – Writing Activity or Member Interviews: TBD\n\n\n\n11:00 – Feature Presentation\n\n\n\n12:00 – Meeting Ends\n\n\n\n\nStay after the meeting until 1:30 for optional events. Meeting attendance is required to participate in optional activities. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLynda Smith Hoggan is Professor Emerita of health and human sexuality at Mt. San Antonio College in Southern California and an amateur martini taster. Her work has appeared in the New York Times\, Los Angeles Times\, Westwind UCLA Journal of the Arts\, Story Circle Network international women’s journal\, the anthology Art in the Time of Unbearable Crisis\, and more. Her book Our Song: a Memoir of Love and Race was published in 2022 and earned a silver medal for memoir from The BookFest. She blogs at www.lyndasmithhoggan.com. \n\n\n\n\n\nCWC Mt. Diablo April 2026 General Meeting Featuring Lynda Smith Hoggan – From the Bedroom to the Page: Writing About Sex\n\n\nAttendees will be shown:\n\n\n\nReasons to (and not to) include sexual scenes in writing\n\n\n\nWays sexual scenes can promote theme\, enhance character development\, create mood/emotion\, etc.\n\n\n\nNot surprising: language is everything!\n\n\n\nCurated readings\n\n\n\nWriting exercise (optional)\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\nMembers: $15.00 ($20.00 after April 4th)\n\n\n\nGuests: $20.00\n\n\n\nPay online when you register or cash/check at the door. Coffee/tea and pastries included.\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to register URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/cwc-mt-diablo-april-2026-general-meeting-featuring-lynda-smith-hoggan/ LOCATION:Pleasant Hill Senior Center\, 233 Gregory Lane\, Pleasant Hill\, California\, 94523 CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings and Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Lynda-Hoggan.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260410T163000 DTSTAMP:20260425T142952 CREATED:20260314T051305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260314T051308Z UID:69269-1775833200-1775838600@cwcmtdiablo.org SUMMARY:Mt. Diablo Board Meeting on Zoom DESCRIPTION:All members are welcome to attend Board Meetings as non-participating guests (but don’t be surprised if we ask for your impressions and ideas). This is YOUR club. We hope you are interested in how we run it.If you’d like to attend\, contact President Barry Hampshire at president@cwcmtdiablo.org. He will send you the link to join on Zoom. URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/mt-diablo-board-meeting-on-zoom-2/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Board Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Zoom.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T133000 DTSTAMP:20260425T142952 CREATED:20260226T202108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260226T202116Z UID:69181-1774440000-1774445400@cwcmtdiablo.org SUMMARY:Writers Connection DESCRIPTION:Writers Connection is a social place where like-minded people\, hapless authors\, and creative geniuses can come together and chat about the one thing they all have in common: the compulsion to write. It is open to any CWC member\, published or not\, interested in a freewheeling\, nonjudgmental\, welcoming\, and relaxed environment. Content will include a potpourri of any writing or associated topics: news items\, agents\, publishers\, bouquets & brickbats. Membership is open-ended\, limited only by space\, and people may come and go as they please. Short readings are welcome.  Please Register so we can have the venue prepare a large enough table for us – Food and Beverages are encouraged and are on your own dime! Delicious!! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Register: for Writers Connection\n \n \n Today's Date\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n *In-Person Venue\nThe Chicken Pie Shop\n1251 Arroyo Way\, Walnut Creek\nWebsiteDutch treat! We encourage everyone to support our hosting restaurant by ordering food and drink\, as you wish. Are you a member of Mt. Diablo?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Any questions or comments?If you aren’t a member of Mt. Diablo\, please tell us where you heard about us.Questions or problems with the registration process?\nContact Marlene at webmaster@cwcmtdiablo.org.We do not share your personal data with anyone. See our Privacy Policy.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/writers-connection-5/ LOCATION:Chicken Pie Shop\, 1251 Arroyo Way\, Walnut Creek\, California\, 94523 CATEGORIES:Meetings - Other ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/New-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260321T163000 DTSTAMP:20260425T142952 CREATED:20260307T203236Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T203242Z UID:69250-1774087200-1774110600@cwcmtdiablo.org SUMMARY:Creative Writing Retreat DESCRIPTION:Dominican MFA writing mentors will lead workshops in fiction\, essay\, memoir\, and poetry. This retreat has a new format that offers extended time in small group workshops in both the morning and the afternoon as well as group journal writing\, a nature walk\, and a keynote lecture with Savala Nolan\, author of Good Woman\, A Reckoning. Registration fee ($160) includes lunch. Scholarships available. CWC members can receive a 20% discount using code CWCDISCOUNT. For details and to register please visit the retreat Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/creative-writing-retreat-in-person-at-dominican-march-21-2026-tickets-1983895162837 \n\n\n\n\nClick here for details and registration\n\n\n\n\nNote: This event is not sponsored by CWC URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/creative-writing-retreat/ LOCATION:Dominican University of California\, EdgeHill Mansion\, 75 Magnolia Avenue\, San Rafael\, California CATEGORIES:Non-CWC Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/medium-shot-people-sitting-indoors-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260320T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T142952 CREATED:20260224T163231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260224T163235Z UID:69166-1774008000-1774015200@cwcmtdiablo.org SUMMARY:What's Your Story Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Image by freepik\n\n\n\nMeetings will take place on the 3rd Friday of each month.\n\n\n\nIf you are reading:\n\n\n\n\nTime yourself beforehand. Practice! A 2\,500 word story will typically take 10/12 mins to read. The 15-minute limit is firm.\n\n\n\nWe will use a microphone.\n\n\n\nMichael will introduce each reader. He/she will read the title and the genre.\n\n\n\nFeedback\, if requested\, will be given. Note: feedback is part of your allotted 15 minutes. Therefore\, your reading time should be shortened.\n\n\n\nThe next reader will be introduced etc.\n\n\n\nIf time permits\, we’ll have final questions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome\, Read\, and enjoy listening at CWC Mt. Diablo’s new Short Story Reading Group!\n\n\n\nThe What\n\n\n\n\nThis is not a critique group. A reader will be given feedback only if requested.\n\n\n\nOn average six/seven readers will be allocated 15 mins max. to both read their short story and receive feedback.\n\n\n\nThere will be no ‘walk in’ readers.\n\n\n\nBut walk in listeners\, YES.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe How \n\n\n\n\nWe will maintain a list of authors who want to read\, along with the title/genre of their stories.\n\n\n\nA small committee will select the readers for each month. You will know well in advance when it is your turn to read.\n\n\n\nReaders: Submit the title and genre of your piece using the form below.\n\n\n\nNew stories or a story already published are welcome.\n\n\n\nYou can read a chapter from a book if it is a free-standing story and meets the 15-minute time limit. Let us know the genre.\n\n\n\nYou may return to this form to submit other titles.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Register: What’s Your (Short)Story?\n \n \n Date(Required)\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n I want to:(Required)\n \n Submit a title to read at a future meeting.\n \n \n RSVP for the next meeting.\n Story TitleStory GenreIf you are not submitting titles to read\, go ahead and click “submit.” You’re on the list!Questions or problems with the registration process?\nContact Marlene at webmaster@cwcmtdiablo.org.We do not share your personal data with anyone. See our Privacy Policy.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/whats-your-story-reading-group/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Meetings - Other ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/medium-shot-people-sitting-indoors-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260318T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T142952 CREATED:20260220T034952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260220T034955Z UID:69148-1773860400-1773864000@cwcmtdiablo.org SUMMARY:Open Mic on Zoom DESCRIPTION:Sign up to read a five-minute segment from something you’ve written. It can be a work-in-progress\, something already published\, or that sheaf of poems you hid under the bed last year. Share it with writers and readers at our 90-minute Read Fest! \n\n\n\nNot ready to read your work to a crowd? That’s okay\, we need an audience\, too. Come and hear what others have to say. \n\n\n\nWhen you register\, let us know if you want to be a reader. The first seven people to sign-up will be given a slot to read for five minutes. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Open Mic Night!\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n If we have more than seven requests to read\, we’ll start the list for the next event. \n\n\n\nWe’ll have time for discussion\, but please remember\, this is not a critique session! Talk about what you liked\, not what the author can do better. \n\n\n\nThis event is open to the public. Bring your friends! \n\n\n\nRegister to receive your Zoom link to join. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Register: for Open Mic Events\n \n Today's Date\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n This field is hidden when viewing the formSelect the event(s) you are registering for.(Required)\n \n January 18\, 2022 7:00 pm (ON ZOOM)\n This field is hidden when viewing the formWill you be joining us for lunch (in-person event)?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Do you want to be a reader?(Required)\n \n \n Show me to the stage!\n \n \n \n I want to hear what others are reading\n We cannot guarantee a slot to read. If our list is full\, your name will be on a wait list. This field is hidden when viewing the formSelect the event(s) at which you want to read.We need this information if you chose more than one event\, above. You may choose to read at both events.\n \n April 13\, 2022 7:00 pm (ON ZOOM)\n This field is hidden when viewing the formProvide a short bio so we can introduce you. No more than four sentences\, please.If you’ve already provided a bio to Open Mic\, we can use that.Are you a member of Mt. Diablo?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Any questions or comments?If you aren’t a member of Mt. Diablo\, please tell us where you heard about us.Questions or problems with the registration process?\nContact Marlene at webmaster@cwcmtdiablo.org.We do not share your personal data with anyone. See our Privacy Policy.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/open-mic-on-zoom/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Meetings - Other ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Microphone.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260314T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T142953 CREATED:20260218T051517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T190443Z UID:69126-1773482400-1773489600@cwcmtdiablo.org SUMMARY:March 2026 Meeting Featuring Writers Tables - Choose from 6! DESCRIPTION:Schedule\n\n\n\n9:30 – 10:00 Sign-in table opens10:00 – 11:00 Part 1: Member Interviews with AnneMarie Mazotti Gouveia andJill Hedgecock11:00 – 12:00 Part 2: Writers Table – Choose your topic12:00 – Meeting ends—optional activities until 1:30 \n\n\n\n \n\n\nMarch 2026 General Meeting\, Part 1: Member Interviews\n\n\n\n\nJill Hedgecock\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJill is the author of Rhino in the Room\, Behind Shadow’s Eyes\, and numerous other YA novels. She served as our Program Coordinator for 8 years\, cl-chaired and judged the Young Writer’s contest for over a decade\, and judged the National Scholastic Art and Writing Awards for four years. \n\n\n\n\n\nAnneMarie Mazotti Gouveia \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAnneMarie is the author of the Drifters Realm series\, three YA novels about three siblings with ancient backpack powers living in a mystical world. AnneMarie is our Central Board Representative and is a current co-chair of the Young Writers Contest. \n\n\n\n\nMarch 2026 General Meeting\, Part 2: Writers Table\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBeatrice Weber: All About Substack\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJill Hedgecock: World-Building and Character Development Using AI Images\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDore’ Ripley: Branding Your Book on Amazon\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAl Garratto: To Be or Not To Be\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nElisabeth Tuck: Editing Your Book\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPatrick Kelly: Using Google Library to List Your Book on AI Searches\n\n\n\n\n\nAfter our meeting\, all attendees are invited to stay and participate in the activity of their choice. Book clubs\, critique groups\, Scrabble… start an activity you’d like to do! \n\n\n\n\n\n\nClick here to register URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/march-2026-meeting-featuring-writers-tables-choose-from-7-saturday-march-14-2026-1000-a-m-1200-p-m-with-optional-events-until-130-coffee-tea-and-pastries-included/ LOCATION:Pleasant Hill Senior Center\, 233 Gregory Lane\, Pleasant Hill\, California\, 94523 CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings and Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/march-2026-feature-img.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260313T163000 DTSTAMP:20260425T142953 CREATED:20260218T201437Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260218T201441Z UID:69138-1773414000-1773419400@cwcmtdiablo.org SUMMARY:Mt. Diablo Board Meeting on Zoom DESCRIPTION:All members are welcome to attend Board Meetings as non-participating guests (but don’t be surprised if we ask for your impressions and ideas). This is YOUR club. We hope you are interested in how we run it.If you’d like to attend\, contact President Barry Hampshire at president@cwcmtdiablo.org. He will send you the link to join on Zoom. URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/mt-diablo-board-meeting-on-zoom/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Board Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/25026405_7014064-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260226T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260301T170000 DTSTAMP:20260425T142953 CREATED:20260205T213952Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260205T213956Z UID:69078-1772092800-1772384400@cwcmtdiablo.org SUMMARY:Left Coast Crime 2026: San Francisco Schemin' DESCRIPTION:What Is Left Coast Crime?Left Coast Crime is an annual mystery convention sponsored by mystery fans\, both readers and authors. LCC is held during the first third of the year in Western North America. Conventions have been held from Anchorage to El Paso\, from Boulder to Hawaii\, and various locations in between. Our purpose is to host an event where readers\, authors\, critics\, librarians\, publishers\, and other fans can gather in convivial surroundings to pursue their mutual interests.Left Coast Crime is an all-volunteer organization — neither the members of the Standing Committee nor members of each annual convention committee are paid for their time. LCC is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt non-profit organization. Each Left Coast Crime Convention raises money to support a local literacy organization with funds collected through silent and live auctions\, and the annual Quilt Raffle.Who Is Left Coast Crime For?Left Coast Crime is for fans of the mystery/crime fiction genre: readers\, authors\, librarians\, bloggers\, publishers\, editors\, agents\, and booksellers.What Happens at a Left Coast Crime Convention?Our days are built around panel discussions and other programming on a wide variety of topics designed to allow interaction among readers and writers. There are typically four programs to choose from during each time slot. The panels can be humorous or serious\, educational or entertaining\, and are often a mix of everything. Authors sign books after each panel slot and there is a Book Room to purchase books.Several special events are included in your Left Coast Crime registration: Thursday Opening Reception\, Friday Meet the New Authors Breakfast\, Saturday Breakfast\, Saturday Awards Banquet. Other special events vary by convention.Connections between authors and fans are encouraged with activities like Author Speed-Dating\, Author-Reader Connections\, and Author-Hosted Tables at the Awards Banquet.How Can I Get Involved?Register to attend! Then volunteer request to help with the convention! Volunteering is a great way to have fun\, meet fellow mystery lovers\, and contribute to the Left Coast Crime convention. A Request for Volunteers will be sent to all registrants a couple of months before the convention. (You must be registered for the convention to volunteer.)Left Coast Crime Conduct Policy\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nOrganizer and Venue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis is not a CWC-Sponsored Event. URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/left-coast-crime-2026-san-francisco-schemin/ LOCATION:Hyatt Regency\, San Francisco\, 5 Embarcadero\, San Francisco\, California CATEGORIES:Non-CWC Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Left-Coast-Crime-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260225T133000 DTSTAMP:20260425T142953 CREATED:20260129T195644Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260129T195647Z UID:69041-1772020800-1772026200@cwcmtdiablo.org SUMMARY:Writers Connection DESCRIPTION:Writers Connection is a social place where like-minded people\, hapless authors\, and creative geniuses can come together and chat about the one thing they all have in common: the compulsion to write. It is open to any CWC member\, published or not\, interested in a freewheeling\, nonjudgmental\, welcoming\, and relaxed environment. Content will include a potpourri of any writing or associated topics: news items\, agents\, publishers\, bouquets & brickbats. Membership is open-ended\, limited only by space\, and people may come and go as they please. Short readings are welcome.  Please Register so we can have the venue prepare a large enough table for us – Food and Beverages are encouraged and are on your own dime! Delicious!! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Register: for Writers Connection\n \n \n Today's Date\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n *In-Person Venue\nThe Chicken Pie Shop\n1251 Arroyo Way\, Walnut Creek\nWebsiteDutch treat! We encourage everyone to support our hosting restaurant by ordering food and drink\, as you wish. Are you a member of Mt. Diablo?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Any questions or comments?If you aren’t a member of Mt. Diablo\, please tell us where you heard about us.Questions or problems with the registration process?\nContact Marlene at webmaster@cwcmtdiablo.org.We do not share your personal data with anyone. See our Privacy Policy.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/writers-connection-4/ LOCATION:Chicken Pie Shop\, 1251 Arroyo Way\, Walnut Creek\, California\, 94523 CATEGORIES:Meetings - Other ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/New-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260220T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260220T140000 DTSTAMP:20260425T142953 CREATED:20260118T132225Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T163856Z UID:69003-1771588800-1771596000@cwcmtdiablo.org SUMMARY:What’s Your Story Reading Group DESCRIPTION:Image by freepik\n\n\n\nMeetings will take place on the 3rd Friday of each month.\n\n\n\nIf you are reading:\n\n\n\n\nTime yourself beforehand. Practice! A 2\,500 word story will typically take 10/12 mins to read. The 15-minute limit is firm.\n\n\n\nWe will use a microphone.\n\n\n\nMichael will introduce each reader. He/she will read the title and the genre.\n\n\n\nFeedback\, if requested\, will be given. Note: feedback is part of your allotted 15 minutes. Therefore\, your reading time should be shortened.\n\n\n\nThe next reader will be introduced etc.\n\n\n\nIf time permits\, we’ll have final questions.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome\, Read\, and enjoy listening at CWC Mt. Diablo’s new Short Story Reading Group!\n\n\n\nThe What\n\n\n\n\nThis is not a critique group. A reader will be given feedback only if requested.\n\n\n\nOn average six/seven readers will be allocated 15 mins max. to both read their short story and receive feedback.\n\n\n\nThere will be no ‘walk in’ readers.\n\n\n\nBut walk in listeners\, YES.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe How \n\n\n\n\nWe will maintain a list of authors who want to read\, along with the title/genre of their stories.\n\n\n\nA small committee will select the readers for each month. You will know well in advance when it is your turn to read.\n\n\n\nReaders: Submit the title and genre of your piece using the form below.\n\n\n\nNew stories or a story already published are welcome.\n\n\n\nYou can read a chapter from a book if it is a free-standing story and meets the 15-minute time limit. Let us know the genre.\n\n\n\nYou may return to this form to submit other titles.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Register: What’s Your (Short)Story?\n \n \n Date(Required)\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Name\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n I want to:(Required)\n \n Submit a title to read at a future meeting.\n \n \n RSVP for the next meeting.\n Story TitleStory GenreIf you are not submitting titles to read\, go ahead and click “submit.” You’re on the list!Questions or problems with the registration process?\nContact Marlene at webmaster@cwcmtdiablo.org.We do not share your personal data with anyone. See our Privacy Policy.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/whats-your-story-reading-group-4/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Meetings - Other ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/9909064_4302707.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T142953 CREATED:20260118T131726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260118T131734Z UID:69001-1771441200-1771444800@cwcmtdiablo.org SUMMARY:Open Mic on Zoom DESCRIPTION:Sign up to read a five-minute segment from something you’ve written. It can be a work-in-progress\, something already published\, or that sheaf of poems you hid under the bed last year. Share it with writers and readers at our 90-minute Read Fest! \n\n\n\nNot ready to read your work to a crowd? That’s okay\, we need an audience\, too. Come and hear what others have to say. \n\n\n\nWhen you register\, let us know if you want to be a reader. The first seven people to sign-up will be given a slot to read for five minutes. \n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for Open Mic Night!\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n If we have more than seven requests to read\, we’ll start the list for the next event. \n\n\n\nWe’ll have time for discussion\, but please remember\, this is not a critique session! Talk about what you liked\, not what the author can do better. \n\n\n\nThis event is open to the public. Bring your friends! \n\n\n\nRegister to receive your Zoom link to join. \n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n Register: for Open Mic Events\n \n Today's Date\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n This field is hidden when viewing the formSelect the event(s) you are registering for.(Required)\n \n January 18\, 2022 7:00 pm (ON ZOOM)\n This field is hidden when viewing the formWill you be joining us for lunch (in-person event)?\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Do you want to be a reader?(Required)\n \n \n Show me to the stage!\n \n \n \n I want to hear what others are reading\n We cannot guarantee a slot to read. If our list is full\, your name will be on a wait list. This field is hidden when viewing the formSelect the event(s) at which you want to read.We need this information if you chose more than one event\, above. You may choose to read at both events.\n \n April 13\, 2022 7:00 pm (ON ZOOM)\n This field is hidden when viewing the formProvide a short bio so we can introduce you. No more than four sentences\, please.If you’ve already provided a bio to Open Mic\, we can use that.Are you a member of Mt. Diablo?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Any questions or comments?If you aren’t a member of Mt. Diablo\, please tell us where you heard about us.Questions or problems with the registration process?\nContact Marlene at webmaster@cwcmtdiablo.org.We do not share your personal data with anyone. See our Privacy Policy.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/open-mic-on-zoom-2/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Meetings - Other ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Open-mic.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260214T120000 DTSTAMP:20260425T142953 CREATED:20251231T140303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T174614Z UID:68935-1771063200-1771070400@cwcmtdiablo.org SUMMARY:CWC Mt. Diablo February 2026 General Meeting Featuring Chris Hennessy DESCRIPTION:WRITE IT\, FILM IT\, SHARE IT – The Power of Video for Authors\n\n\nClick HERE to Register\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nChris Hennessy is an award-winning filmmaker\, author\, and speaker who spent 28 years producing over 1\,500 professional films for major clients including Google\, eBay\, and the SF 49ers. After retiring from commercial filmmaking\, he created the award-winning TV series Yolo YoYo’s (Best New TV Cable Series\, Sacramento\, 2019) and the short documentary Miracles on College Street—produced to promote his recently released memoir\, Touched by Hannah. Miracles won the prestigious ‘Film Heals’ award (most inspirational) at the 2022 Manhattan Film Festival and was runner-up for ‘Best Narrative Episode West Coast’ at the 2022 ACM Western Region WAVE Cable TV Awards. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe Power of Videos for Authors\n\n\n\nIn this energetic\, practical session\, Chris demystifies video creation for writers\, showing you how to leverage visual storytelling to build your author platform\, promote your work\, and connect authentically with readers—all without breaking the bank or needing Hollywood production skills. \n\n\n\nATTENDEES WILL BE SHOWN:\n\n\n\n\nHow and why to incorporate video into your author platform and writing projects\n\n\n\nThe video production process\, explaining pre-production\, production\, and post-production in writer-friendly terms\n\n\n\nCreate video buzz\n\n\n\nHow to repurpose your videos for free marketing and promotion URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/cwc-mt-diablo-february-2026-general-meeting-featuring-chris-hennessy/ LOCATION:Pleasant Hill Senior Center\, 233 Gregory Lane\, Pleasant Hill\, California\, 94523\, United States CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings and Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Chris-Hennessy.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T163000 DTSTAMP:20260425T142953 CREATED:20260125T173918Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260125T173927Z UID:69026-1770994800-1771000200@cwcmtdiablo.org SUMMARY:Mt. Diablo Board Meeting on Zoom DESCRIPTION:All members are welcome to attend Board Meetings as non-participating guests (but don’t be surprised if we ask for your impressions and ideas). This is YOUR club. We hope you are interested in how we run it.If you’d like to attend\, contact President Barry Hampshire at president@cwcmtdiablo.org. He will send you the link to join on Zoom. URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/mt-diablo-board-meeting-on-zoom-4/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Board Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/conference-at-the-summit-crop.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260128T133000 DTSTAMP:20260425T142953 CREATED:20260105T103221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260105T103226Z UID:68950-1769601600-1769607000@cwcmtdiablo.org SUMMARY:Writers Connection DESCRIPTION:Writers Connection is a social place where like-minded people\, hapless authors\, and creative geniuses can come together and chat about the one thing they all have in common: the compulsion to write. It is open to any CWC member\, published or not\, interested in a freewheeling\, nonjudgmental\, welcoming\, and relaxed environment. Content will include a potpourri of any writing or associated topics: news items\, agents\, publishers\, bouquets & brickbats. Membership is open-ended\, limited only by space\, and people may come and go as they please. Short readings are welcome.  Please Register so we can have the venue prepare a large enough table for us – Food and Beverages are encouraged and are on your own dime! Delicious!! \n\n\n\n\n \n \n Register: for Writers Connection\n \n \n Today's Date\n \n MM slash DD slash YYYY\n \n Name(Required)\n \n \n \n First\n \n \n \n \n Last\n \n \n Email(Required)\n \n *In-Person Venue\nThe Chicken Pie Shop\n1251 Arroyo Way\, Walnut Creek\nWebsiteDutch treat! We encourage everyone to support our hosting restaurant by ordering food and drink\, as you wish. Are you a member of Mt. Diablo?(Required)\n \n \n Yes\n \n \n \n No\n Any questions or comments?If you aren’t a member of Mt. Diablo\, please tell us where you heard about us.Questions or problems with the registration process?\nContact Marlene at webmaster@cwcmtdiablo.org.We do not share your personal data with anyone. See our Privacy Policy.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Δ URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/writers-connection-3/ LOCATION:Chicken Pie Shop\, 1251 Arroyo Way\, Walnut Creek\, California\, 94523 CATEGORIES:Meetings - Other ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/New-Logo.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR