SPECIAL EVENTS
Date |
Time |
Location |
Event Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 3 | 6:00PM-8:00PM |
Marguerite DeAngeli Library 921 W. Nepessing, Lapeer, MI |
Writers’ Circle Speaker |
| April 11 | 7:00PM |
Clio Library G-2080 W. Vienna Road, Clio, MI |
Poetry Cafe |
| April 12 | 9:30AM-11:30AM |
Davison Community Enrichment To Register Call 810-591-0177 |
"Breaking Into Print" Class |
| April 17-19 | All Day |
Calvin College Grand Rapids, MI |
Festival of Faith & Writing |
| April 14-May 19 |
Mondays 7:00PM-9:00PM |
Davison Community Enrichment To Register Call 810-591-0177 |
"Add Sparkle to Your Writing" Class |
| April 25 | 1:00PM |
Davison Senior Center 10135 Lapeer Road, Davison, MI |
Poetry Reading & Book Signing |
| April 26 | 10:00AM-11:00AM |
Cup of Joe Cafe 450 W. Nepessing St., Downtown Lapeer, MI |
Music, Poetry Reading & Book Signing |
| May 8 & 15 | 7:00PM-9:00PM |
Davison Community Enrichment To Register Call 810-591-0177 |
"Free Verse Poetry" Class |
Event Details
APRIL 3The Writers' Circle
The Writers Circle invites all writers to discover the secrets of breaking into print. The speaker is Arlene Knickerbocker, who has two books plus hundreds of articles, marketing materials, teaching materials, devotions, poetry, and columns published in various venues. Come and learn how to write queries and proposals that light up the eyes of editors.
Call 810-667-3886 for directions and details.
APRIL 12
Breaking into Print
Discover the secrets of breaking into print. Arlene Knickerbocker has many published works in various venues. These include two books, ten teaching manuals, hundreds of articles, stories, marketing materials, devotions, poetry, and columns. Do writers quit trying because stories do not get published? OR Do stories not get published because writers quit trying? Come to this workshop and learn how to write queries and proposals that light up the eyes of editors.
Course offered through Davison Community Enrichment
To Register Call 810-591-0177
Fee $15
APRIL 14-MAY 19 (Mondays Only)
Add Sparkle to Your Writing
Learn to feed your creative fire. Find your purpose for writing. Organize your thoughts, writing, and records. Choose the best words. Fashion realistic characters in believable situations. What you learn through these classes will enhance fiction and non-fiction writing. Beginning or intermediate writers can benefit from these classes taught by a published author.
Course offered through Davison Community Enrichment
To Register Call 810-591-0177
Fee $60
APRIL 26
Special Poetry Reading
Enjoy a special presentation at the Cup of Joe Cafe in beautiful downtown Lapeer, Michigan. There will be dramatic readings of poetry written by Arlene Knickerbocker, Katie Knickerbocker, William Phenn, and Seth Morris accompanied by music. The music is being provided by the Knickerbocker Family played on the gourd piano, violin, and recorder.
During this time book signings are available for:
Circles of Blessing - Creative Non-fiction by Arlene Knickerbocker
Open the Door to Another Realm - Devotional Poetry by Arlene Knickerbocker
Gilly Soose Bakes Cookies - Children's Interactive by Katie Knickerbocker
After this event, take the opportunity to visit "An Earth Day Celebration" in Downtown Lapeer until 4:00pm.
MAY 8 & 15
Free Verse Poetry
What is free verse poetry and how does it differ from prose and other poetry? Published poet, Arlene Knickerbocker, will help us ponder these questions and more. Want to design poems that convey a message in colorful, memorable language? We’ll explore types of poetry, image design, metrical design, and language design. At the second session, we’ll read and analyze our poems. You should come away with one polished poem and the knowledge needed to write more.
Course offered through Davison Community Enrichment
To Register Call 810-591-0177
Fee $25