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:20260218T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260218T200000 DTSTAMP:20260425T195920 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 \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:20260425T195920 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:20260425T195920 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:20260425T195920 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