Calendar
Events
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Writing Center – Pearl S. Buck Novel Discussion Group
OnlinePearl S. Buck Novel Discussion Group – all classes will meet online via Zoom 3rd Mondays, 1-2:30 pm Complimentary Pearl’s Novel Discussion Group will begin its virtual sessions with “The Final Chapter” by Beverly Rizzon, who was Pearl Buck’s secretary while living in Vermont. You don’t have to have read the book to enjoy the…
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Writing Center – Bringing Your Middle Grade Characters to Life (Webinar)
OnlineEvery story comes down to your main character. This webinar will cover developing the middle grade character for readers up to age 13 in a context of more than just writing dialogue and narrative. It encompasses idea generation, finding your character’s voice, using character to develop plot, writing dialogue and narrative, and developing relationships between…
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Volunteer Orientation
Janet L. Mintzer Center 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PAVolunteers at Pearl S. Buck International play an important part in sharing the history of Pearl S. Buck and her National Historic Landmark house, organizing community events, and fundraising for the organization. To learn how you can become a volunteer at Pearl S. Buck International, please register and attend one of the volunteer orientations. To…
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Global Leadership Program – Cultural Convention
Janet L. Mintzer Center 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PAHosted and organized by the Global Leadership Program, Pearl S. Buck International's leadership initiative for high school students in grades 9 through 11, this Cultural Convention will be both a fund-raiser and a friend-raiser! Join the students from the 2021 Summer Session for games, food, music, art, and more. Funds raised from this family-friendly, community…
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Orchestra Concert Celebration
Janet L. Mintzer Center 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PAOrchestra Concert Celebrating the Opening of the Janet L. Mintzer Center & Beethoven’s 250th Birthday Featuring Arts International Concerto Soloists Lance Wiseman, conductor and featured piano soloist Please join us for a special concert performed by Arts International Concerto Soloists, Philadelphia-based professional chamber orchestra, and Lance Wiseman, conductor and featured piano soloist. The concert will…
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An Evening for Cambodia
Janet L. Mintzer Center 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PAJoin us for a very special afternoon reception to learn about how Pearl S. Buck International and Caring for Cambodia are working together to bring education and hope to children in Siem Reap. Speakers from both organizations will highlight the event at Pearl S. Buck International's new Janet L. Mintzer Center as well as a…
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Writing Center – Memoir Writing
OnlineAll classes will meet online via Zoom Each month, you will be guided to turn segments of your life into compelling stories, whether your goal is to share them with family and friends or a wider audience. Each session includes practice writing and gentle, constructive feedback. Between sessions, you will have the opportunity to discuss…
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Writing Center – Short Stories Discussion Group
OnlineShort Stories Book Discussion Group – all classes will meet online via Zoom 2nd Tuesdays, 10-11:30 am Complimentary All short story selections discussed are from the collection titled Hearts Come Home by Pearl S. Buck (1962 or 1970 Edition). Carol Breslin, PhD, a Pearl S. Buck scholar and Professor Emerita from Gwynedd Mercy University, leads…
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Volunteer Orientation
Janet L. Mintzer Center 520 Dublin Road, Perkasie, PAVolunteers at Pearl S. Buck International play an important part in sharing the history of Pearl S. Buck and her National Historic Landmark house, organizing community events, and fundraising for the organization. To learn how you can become a volunteer at Pearl S. Buck International, please register and attend one of the volunteer orientations. To…
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Writing Center – Writers Guild
OnlineThe Writers Guild will begin monthly Zoom webinars on the 3rd Sundays from 1-3pm beginning March 21st through October 17. This class is for adult writers, ages 18 and up. All genres of literature are welcome—from novels and short fiction to memoirs, essays and poetry by all levels of writers. Visit our blog at www.psbwritingcenter.org to become a follower…
$80