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SUMMARY:Writing Center - Memoir Writing
DESCRIPTION:All classes will meet online via Zoom\nEach 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 readings and share your writing with other students and the instructor for a more comprehensive response. Linda C. Wisniewski writes about life and the connections we make by giving each other the space and time to be heard. A former feature writer and columnist for the Bucks County Herald and the Bucks County Women’s Journal\, Linda’s work has been published widely in literary magazines\, newspapers and anthologies and has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize. She is the author of the memoir\, Off Kilter\, published by Pearlsong Press\, and a novel\, Where the Stork Flies\, forthcoming from Sand Hill Review Press. More about her athttp://www.lindawis.com. $200 registration required.  \nTo register or for more information\, please contact Cindy Louden at 267-421-6203 or clouden@pearlsbuck.org.
URL:https://pearlsbuck.org/event/writing-center-memoir-writing/2021-08-04/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Writing Center
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SUMMARY:Writing Center - Short Stories Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Short Stories Book Discussion Group – all classes will meet online via Zoom\n2nd Tuesdays\, 10-11:30 am\nComplimentary \nAll short story selections discussed are from the collection titled Hearts Come Home by Pearl S. Buck (1962 or 1970 Edition). \nCarol Breslin\, PhD\, a Pearl S. Buck scholar and Professor Emerita from Gwynedd Mercy University\, leads the group in discussions of short stories from the Hearts Come Home anthology. \nFor more information\, contact Cindy Louden at clouden@pearlsbuck.org.
URL:https://pearlsbuck.org/event/writing-center-short-stories-discussion-group/2021-08-10/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Writing Center
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SUMMARY:Writing Center – Writers Guild
DESCRIPTION:The 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 and receive email notifications of any new blog posts. \nRegistered members must send writings for editing consideration and distribution to lindadonaldson@verizon.net two weeks prior to our meetings so attendees can read and be prepared to discuss. Please consult the blog at www.psbwritingcenter.org for more details. $80 fee. \nTo register or for more information\, please contact Cindy Louden at 267-421-6203 or clouden@pearlsbuck.org.
URL:https://pearlsbuck.org/event/writing-center-writers-guild/2021-08-15/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Writing Center
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ORGANIZER;CN="Cindy Louden":MAILTO:clouden@pearlsbuck.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210816T130000
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SUMMARY:Writing Center - Pearl S. Buck Novel Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:Pearl S. Buck Novel Discussion Group – all classes will meet online via Zoom\n3rd Mondays\, 1-2:30 pm\nComplimentary \nPearl’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 discussions. Full list of books can be found at https://pearlsbuck.org/writing-center \nFor more information\, email facilitator Cindy Louden at clouden@pearlsbuck.org.
URL:https://pearlsbuck.org/event/writing-center-pearl-s-buck-novel-discussion-group/2021-08-16/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Writing Center
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SUMMARY:Writing Center - Bringing Your Middle Grade Characters to Life (Webinar)
DESCRIPTION:Every 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 sub-characters. Brainstorming exercises will be part of this class. \nThis is an online webinar via Zoom. \n$25 registration fee. To register or for more information\, please contact Cindy Louden at 267-421-6203 or clouden@pearlsbuck.org.
URL:https://pearlsbuck.org/event/writing-center-bringing-your-middle-grade-characters-to-life-webinar/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Writing Center
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Volunteers 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. \nTo learn how you can become a volunteer at Pearl S. Buck International\, please register and attend one of the volunteer orientations. \nTo register\, please call Jill Dansereau at 215-249-0100 x110 or enter “0”.
URL:https://pearlsbuck.org/event/volunteer-orientation-2/2021-08-19/
LOCATION:Janet L. Mintzer Center\, 520 Dublin Road\, Perkasie\, PA
CATEGORIES:Volunteers
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SUMMARY:Global Leadership Program - Cultural Convention
DESCRIPTION:Hosted 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 celebration will go toward supporting Pearl S. Buck International’s Eye Examination project for disadvantaged orphans in Vietnam.
URL:https://pearlsbuck.org/event/global-leadership-program-cultural-convention/
LOCATION:Janet L. Mintzer Center\, 520 Dublin Road\, Perkasie\, PA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:Orchestra Concert Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Orchestra Concert Celebrating the Opening of the Janet L. Mintzer Center & Beethoven’s 250th Birthday\nFeaturing\nArts International Concerto Soloists\nLance Wiseman\, conductor and featured piano soloist \nPlease 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. \nThe concert will feature selections from Tchaikovsky\, Dvorak\, Scott Joplin\, Victor Herbert\, Broadway\, Chopin\, Chabrier\, and more! \nExperience the joy of hearing your favorite masterpieces expertly performed\, as well as a special tribute to Beethoven himself. This event is sure to be a fun and enjoyable evening for all—bring your friends and family to revel in beautiful music and appreciate the arts! \nFor any questions\, please contact Kerriann Ruane at 215-249-0100 ext. 126 or kruane@pearlsbuck.org.
URL:https://pearlsbuck.org/event/orchestra-concert-celebration/
LOCATION:Janet L. Mintzer Center\, 520 Dublin Road\, Perkasie\, PA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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SUMMARY:An Evening for Cambodia
DESCRIPTION:Join 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 dance troupe showcasing traditional Cambodian dances. Learn more about the culture of Cambodia\, the beauty of its people\, and the amazing work Caring for Cambodia and Pearl S. Buck International are doing to give Cambodia’s children the education they need and deserve.\n\nGuests will receive a voucher for a future tour of the Pearl S. Buck House National Historic Landmark. Appetizers will be served and a cash bar will be open for all. A special silent auction benefiting Caring for Cambodia will also be available for bidders.\n\nClick the link to buy your tickets today: https://bit.ly/36zGsLG
URL:https://pearlsbuck.org/event/an-evening-for-cambodia/
LOCATION:Janet L. Mintzer Center\, 520 Dublin Road\, Perkasie\, PA
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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