BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//California Writers Club, Mt Diablo Branch - ECPv6.17.0//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20260605T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260607T170000 DTSTAMP:20260502T194547Z CREATED:20260502T194542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260502T194547Z UID:69579-1780653600-1780851600@cwcmtdiablo.org SUMMARY:Green Room Creative Writing Course DESCRIPTION:Join the Dominican’s MFA in Creative Writing Program for the “Green Room Creative Writing Course”\n\n\n\nDominican University’s MFA in Creative Writing program is offering a three-day writing course (From June 5 to June 7) that dovetails with the program’s summer residency. MFA writing mentor Joan Baranow will lead morning writing studios focused on generating new work. Participants will join current MFA students for afternoon events including lectures\, craft talks and workshops. The Saturday evening keynote will feature Pulitzer Prize winning author Jason Roberts. On Sunday\, participants are invited to give a reading of their work-in-progress in Edgehill Mansion. Please register through Eventbrite. This is a non-credit course that is also open to the public. Use promo code “CWCDISCOUNT” for a reduced course fee of $350. Additional scholarships are available. \n\n\n\nFor more information about the Low Residency MFA in Creative Writing at Dominican\, visit dominican.edu/mfa \n\n\n\n\nRegister Here\n\n\n\n\nNote: This is not a CWC-sponsored event. URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/green-room-creative-writing-course/ 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/2026/05/dominican-university-california-logo.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260612T163000 DTSTAMP:20260510T212947Z CREATED:20260510T212940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260510T212947Z UID:69617-1781276400-1781281800@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-5/ 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:20260613T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260613T120000 DTSTAMP:20260608T192231Z CREATED:20260508T182830Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260608T192231Z UID:69591-1781344800-1781352000@cwcmtdiablo.org SUMMARY:June 2026 General Meeting Featuring Poet\, Publisher\, & Promoter\, Hakim DESCRIPTION:Part 1\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIt’s a party! Celebrate our chaotic\, but successful\, 2025-2026 year of new adventures. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPart 2\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHakim is an OG L A Street Poet\, an editor & publisher of books\, chapbooks & ’zines.  Longtime featured poet in Los Angeles\, he currently is working on starting Featured Readings in Vallejo & Benicia.  He is currently being considered for Poet Laureate of Benicia. \n\n\n\n\n\nHakim’s presentation will cover Poetry in its many forms. He will discuss self-publishing and will explore the fascinating adventure of taking things in your own hands. \n\n\n\nATTENDEES WILL BE SHOWN:\n\n\n\n\nThe history of modern chapbooks\n\n\n\nLayout\, structure\, working with printers\n\n\n\nPromoting your work\n\n\n\nThe limitations of online publishing platforms\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSCHEDULE \n\n\n\n\n  9:30 – 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\nCOST \n\n\n\nMembers: $15.00 ($20.00 after June 6th)Guests: $20.00Pay online when you register or cash/check at the door. \n  \n\n\n\n\nClick Here to Register URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/june-2026-general-meeting-featuring-poet-publisher-promoter-david-hakim/ 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/David-Hakim.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260614T173000 DTSTAMP:20260605T062212Z CREATED:20260605T062204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260605T062212Z UID:69701-1781452800-1781458200@cwcmtdiablo.org SUMMARY:Free Youth Open Mic DESCRIPTION:RE:IMAGINE LITERARYTheme: Words we Avoid\n\n\n\nJoin us to listen to youth aged 13 to 18 read creative writing or present artwork and photography (easel provided) from the Spring 2026 publication of “Re:Imagine Literary.” No host snacks. \n\n\n\n\nClick Here To Register URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/free-youth-open-mic/ LOCATION:Chicken Pie Shop\, 1251 Arroyo Way\, Walnut Creek\, California\, 94523 CATEGORIES:Meetings - Other,Non-CWC Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/YAP-Events-June-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260617T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260617T200000 DTSTAMP:20260528T171318Z CREATED:20260518T191750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260528T171318Z UID:69636-1781722800-1781726400@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 \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-5/ 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:20260619T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260619T140000 DTSTAMP:20260616T230653Z CREATED:20260518T192454Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T230653Z UID:69640-1781870400-1781877600@cwcmtdiablo.org SUMMARY:What’s Your Story Reading Group DESCRIPTION:ALERT! Location change for June 19th meeting: Orinda Books\, 276 Village Square\, Orinda\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nImage 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-5/ 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:20260624T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260624T133000 DTSTAMP:20260610T162346Z CREATED:20260531T174847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T162346Z UID:69686-1782302400-1782307800@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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260711T140000 DTSTAMP:20260625T163944Z CREATED:20260616T172041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260625T163944Z UID:69764-1783764000-1783778400@cwcmtdiablo.org SUMMARY:Mt. Diablo Board Planning Meeting for 2026-2027 DESCRIPTION:Our annual 4-hour planning meeting is when the board reviews the previous year’s successes and failures and sets a plan for the coming year. We encourage all members to notify Barry (president@cwcmtdiablo) of any suggestions/complaints you wish us to consider. Rest assured\, we are aware of the acoustic issue at the senior center during Writers Tables! It’s high on our agenda. URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/mt-diablo-board-meeting-on-zoom/ 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:20260715T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260715T200000 DTSTAMP:20260620T215211Z CREATED:20260620T215158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T215211Z UID:69769-1784142000-1784145600@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:20260717T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260717T140000 DTSTAMP:20260620T220541Z CREATED:20260620T220531Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260620T220541Z UID:69771-1784289600-1784296800@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/2025/03/2150059025.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T163000 DTSTAMP:20260714T065530Z CREATED:20260714T065517Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260714T065530Z UID:69855-1784993400-1784997000@cwcmtdiablo.org SUMMARY:Dave Eggers Book Signing & Author Event at Fair Arrow Books DESCRIPTION:Dave Eggers at Fair Arrow Books\n\n\n\nHello Writers\, Readers\, Artists and Creative Friends\,San Francisco author Dave Eggers will be coming to Fair Arrow Books for a brief visit to introduce his latest novel\, Contrapposto.  Eggers is well known for his breakout novel\, A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius as well as The Circle and many other best-sellers.Here’s the information:• Who: San Francisco author Dave Eggers• Where: Fair Arrow Books\, 816 Main Street\, downtown Martinez• When: Saturday\, July 25th\, 3:30 – 4:30 pmFair Arrow Books is a welcome addition to historic downtown Martinez\, home of pioneering conservationist John Muir\, baseball legend Joe DiMaggio and\, according to local lore\, the birthplace of the Martini cocktail! \n\n\n\nCome early before the event\, stroll along Main Street and check out our variety of small businesses\, including works by our talented artists collective at Main Street Arts\, crafty creations at Busywork\, cool retro clothing at Faded Gold Vintage and many others. Enjoy lunch at Roxx on Main\, go Greek at Troy and if you’d like a cold local beer check out Del Cielo Brewery!Come to downtown MARTINEZ\, support SMALL BUSINESSES and enjoy FREE PARKING on weekends! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nNote: This is a Non-CWC event. URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/dave-eggers-book-signing-author-event-at-fair-arrow-books/ LOCATION:Fair Arrow Books\, 816 Main Street\, Martinez\, California\, 94553\, United States CATEGORIES:Non-CWC Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/dave-eggers-event-july25.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260729T133000 DTSTAMP:20260624T233158Z CREATED:20260624T233149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260624T233158Z UID:69777-1785326400-1785331800@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:20260912T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260912T120000 DTSTAMP:20260712T155453Z CREATED:20260712T155442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260712T155453Z UID:69848-1789207200-1789214400@cwcmtdiablo.org SUMMARY:September 2026 General Meeting with Diane Frank\, Poetry as the Language of the Soul  DESCRIPTION:Location Alert! This meeting is at the Pleasant Hill Community Center.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPart I:  Readings from Winners of the 2026 Young Writers Contest\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPart II: Diane Frank Talks about Poetry as the Language of the Soul\n\n\n\n\nAttendees will be shown:\n\n\n\nHow poems take the flying leap to the magic place\n\n\n\nWriting poetry larger than yourself\n\n\n\nReaching the transcendent core of a poem\n\n\n\nWhat poetry offers to writers of other genres\n\n\n\nHow poetry speaks through time.\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n9:30 – Sign-in table opens\n\n\n\n10:00 – 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\nCost\n\n\nMembers: $15.00 ($20.00 after September 5th)Guests: $20.00Pay online when you register or cash/check at the door. Coffee/tea and pastries included. \n\n\nRegistration\n\n\nOpens August 10\, 2026Register at https://cwcmtdiablo.org/meetings-and-workshops/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDiane Frank is the author of nine books of poems\, three novels\, and a photo memoir of her 400 mile trek in the Nepal Himalayas. While Listening to the Enigma Variations: New and Selected Poems won the 2022 Next Generation Indie Book Award for Poetry. Her new book of poems\, Prayer to the Invisible\, was an overnight bestseller – #3 for American Poetry\, #3 for Poems by Women. She teaches poetry\, flash fiction\, and memoir workshops at San Francisco State University and Dominican University. Her first novel\, Blackberries in the Dream House\, was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. Her new novel\, Mermaids and Musicians\, is an unusual love story\, full of music and a plea to save the Earth. Her website: www.dianefrank.com URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/september-2026-general-meeting-with-diane-frank-poetry-as-the-language-of-the-soul/ LOCATION:Pleasant Hill Community Center\, 320 Civic Drive\, Pleasant Hill\, California CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings and Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/DianeFrank.cello_.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261010T133000 DTSTAMP:20260715T232305Z CREATED:20260712T173216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T232305Z UID:69852-1791626400-1791639000@cwcmtdiablo.org SUMMARY:The Writer’s Journey: Moving Beyond the Draft\, a Mt. Diablo Workshop with Gala Russ DESCRIPTION:Stuck in Revision? Not sure what your manuscript needs next?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nA workshop series presented by CWC Mt. Diablo\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us in October for a hands-on workshop focused on strengthening scenes\, identifying weak spots\, and developing a revision strategy that works.\n\n\n\nYou’ll learn how to: \n\n\n\n\nEvaluate scenes with purpose\n\n\n\nSpot missing elements in your story\n\n\n\nMove beyond endless editing\n\n\n\nCreate a roadmap for revision\n\n\n\n\nBecause finishing a draft isn’t the end of the writing journey. It’s where the real work begins. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSchedule\n\n\n\n\n9:30 AM – Registration & socializing \n\n\n\n10:00 AM – Part 1 Macro Editing + Logline (50 min)  \n\n\n\n10:50 AM – Break \n\n\n\n11:00 AM – Part 2 Scene Structure That Actually Works (1 hr) \n\n\n\n12:00 PM – Lunch break*\n\n\n\n12:30 PM – Part 3 Applied Editing + Coaching (1 hr) \n\n\n\n1:30 PM – Workshop ends \n\n\n\n\n*Bring your own lunch. We will provide coffee\, fruit\, and pastries. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSave the Date! October 10\, 2026\, 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.**\n\n\n\n**This is the day of our regular monthly meeting \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nPleasant Hill Senior Center233 Gregory Lane\, Pleasant Hill \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCost\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEARLY BIRD SPECIAL!SAVE $5.00! \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister between September 15 and October 3\, and the cost is:\n\n\n\n\n\nMembers: $35 \n\n\n\n\n\nGuests: $40 \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister after October 3\, the cost is:\n\n\n\n\n\nMembers: $40 \n\n\n\n\n\nGuests: $45 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGALA RUSSRomance Author\, Book Coach\, and Publishing Strategistgalarussauthor@gmail.comgalarussauthor.com \n\n\n\nGala Russ is a multi-published romance author\, book coach\, and publishing strategist who helps writers move from overwhelm to clarity. She works with: \n\n\n\n\nbrand-new writers to show them that starting (and finishing) a book is possible and what steps lead from a book idea to a finished draft\n\n\n\ngenre authors who want to strengthen romantic subplots so readers root for the couple\n\n\n\ndraft finishers who need a clear roadmap for editing and publishing: traditional or indie\n\n\n\nall writers to market their books in a way that complements their interests and budgets\n\n\n\nWriters ready to indie-publish their work\n\n\n\n\nIn the past four years\, Gala has published nine books—from young adult to adult\, closed-door to wide-open door—including two trilogies. She’s currently writing a new urban-fantasy series. A repeat presenter at national events\, she has spoken at Daniel David Wallace’s Teachers of Fiction and Escape the Plot Forest summits and taught a two-hour Romancing the Subplot workshop for Beth Barany’s speculative-fiction community. Her teaching blends approachable guidance with no-nonsense strategy. Having published her first book without understanding comps\, tropes\, story structure\, editing timelines\, querying\, or marketing\, she knows how isolating the path to figuring all those out alone can feel. Now she helps writers skip years of trial and error with clear frameworks and actionable\, tailored advice aligning with open web initiatives. URL:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/event/the-writers-journey-moving-beyond-the-draft-a-mt-diablo-workshop-with-gala-russ/ LOCATION:California CATEGORIES:Branch Meetings and Workshops ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cwcmtdiablo.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/The-Writers-Journey-23.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR