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Journalism

Writing Local History

F10-J01
3 Tuesdays, 2-4 p.m.
Oct. 6 through Oct. 20
$61 W&B members / $65 general public
Instructor: Chuck Lyons

Writing creative non-fiction articles—the kind that fill newsstand magazines—can be lucrative if you know how to break into the market. This workshop, taught by the editor of ByLine Magazine, will cover such topics as targeting audience, tracking down ideas, crafting great hooks, and filling your articles with style and substance. Whether your passion is fly-fishing, computers, or collection mushrooms, the instructor will show you how to take those first steps toward publication.

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Magazine Writing

F10-J02
3 Mondays, 7-9 p.m.
Nov. 2 through Nov. 16
$61 W&B members / $65 general public
Instructor: Chuck Lyons

Writing creative non-fiction articles—the kind that fill newsstand magazines—can be lucrative if you know how to break into the market. This workshop, taught by the editor of ByLine Magazine, will cover such topics as targeting audience, tracking down ideas, crafting great hooks, and filling your articles with style and substance. Whether your passion is fly-fishing, computers, or collection mushrooms, the instructor will show you how to take those first steps toward publication.

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“How Do I Love Thee?” Romantic Love Poems Through the Ages

Tuesday, February 7, 7 p.m.
Free and open to the public. Put a little love in your hearts.

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Afternoon Tea

Wed., Feb. 8, 4:30 - 6 p.m.
Free and open to the public

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The Bertrand Russell Society

Hosted by Phil Ebersol
Thurs., Feb 9, 7 p.m.
Free to W&B members, $3 general public

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Book Kick-off: Angels Flying Backwards, by Iris Miller

Thursday, Feb. 9, 7 p.m.
$3 members and students with ID/ $4 general public

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Valentine’s Day card-making workshop for families.

Saturday February 11, 10 a.m. - noon

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Genesee Reading Series

Hosted by Wanda Schubmehl
Feb. 14, 7:30 p.m
$3 W&B members / $6 general public.

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