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Friday, October 28, 2022
Releasing The Egg
Oct 28 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Montgomery Building

Releasing The Egg

Release the rejections, bad karma, karmic debts, and karmic relationships with this Releasing the egg class. Learn how to release with love & light, close the door to rejection with love, remove predisposed, negative premonition casting by releasing old, outdated residual energy so that no negative karma comes to you on your path. The time to heal is now. The journey to healing your heart, your soul & your mind lies within.

Make sure to purchase your tickets 1 hour before class starts.

You will be sent a reminder from Eventbrite.

Zoom class attendance is also available. Supplies lists will be emailed with detailed instructions with the link upon receipt of payment.

For Zoom classes the zoom link and to confirm your registration up to 45 minutes prior to class.

***A reminder email will be sent with the zoom link 30 to 45 minutes prior to Class.

****Class tickets are non-refundable 2 days (48 hours) prior to the event/Class/workshop. If you cancel you will be responsible for eventbrite fees.

All sales are final.

Private classes are available as well as groups up to 12.

To book a private class: 864.768.9193 or book via email @ [email protected]

Friday, November 4, 2022
Releasing The Egg
Nov 4 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Montgomery Building

Releasing The Egg

Release the rejections, bad karma, karmic debts, and karmic relationships with this Releasing the egg class. Learn how to release with love & light, close the door to rejection with love, remove predisposed, negative premonition casting by releasing old, outdated residual energy so that no negative karma comes to you on your path. The time to heal is now. The journey to healing your heart, your soul & your mind lies within.

Make sure to purchase your tickets 1 hour before class starts.

You will be sent a reminder from Eventbrite.

Zoom class attendance is also available. Supplies lists will be emailed with detailed instructions with the link upon receipt of payment.

For Zoom classes the zoom link and to confirm your registration up to 45 minutes prior to class.

***A reminder email will be sent with the zoom link 30 to 45 minutes prior to Class.

****Class tickets are non-refundable 2 days (48 hours) prior to the event/Class/workshop. If you cancel you will be responsible for eventbrite fees.

All sales are final.

Private classes are available as well as groups up to 12.

To book a private class: 864.768.9193 or book via email @ [email protected]

Friday, November 11, 2022
Releasing The Egg
Nov 11 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Montgomery Building

Releasing The Egg

Release the rejections, bad karma, karmic debts, and karmic relationships with this Releasing the egg class. Learn how to release with love & light, close the door to rejection with love, remove predisposed, negative premonition casting by releasing old, outdated residual energy so that no negative karma comes to you on your path. The time to heal is now. The journey to healing your heart, your soul & your mind lies within.

Make sure to purchase your tickets 1 hour before class starts.

You will be sent a reminder from Eventbrite.

Zoom class attendance is also available. Supplies lists will be emailed with detailed instructions with the link upon receipt of payment.

For Zoom classes the zoom link and to confirm your registration up to 45 minutes prior to class.

***A reminder email will be sent with the zoom link 30 to 45 minutes prior to Class.

****Class tickets are non-refundable 2 days (48 hours) prior to the event/Class/workshop. If you cancel you will be responsible for eventbrite fees.

All sales are final.

Private classes are available as well as groups up to 12.

To book a private class: 864.768.9193 or book via email @ [email protected]

Saturday, November 12, 2022
Fixin’ to Lead Workshop
Nov 12 @ 9:00 am – 12:00 pm
Furman
More women are running for elected and appointed office. We hope you are feeling the winds of change and are considering seeking a leadership role at work, in your church, on a non-profit board, running for elected office (or helping with another woman’s campaign), or serving on a public appointed board or commission.

We’ll help you pinpoint what’s inspiring you to lead or run for office and explore the impact it will have on your family, finances, and career. Join us in one of four in-person locations across the state or via Zoom.

Thursday, November 17, 2022
Hughes Main Library Google Tools
Nov 17 @ 3:30 pm – 5:00 pm
Hughes Main Library

• Training Lab Explore the many free tools included with a Google account. Patrons need an active Gmail/Google Account. Call (864)527-9258 to register.

Friday, November 18, 2022
Releasing The Egg
Nov 18 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Montgomery Building

Releasing The Egg

Release the rejections, bad karma, karmic debts, and karmic relationships with this Releasing the egg class. Learn how to release with love & light, close the door to rejection with love, remove predisposed, negative premonition casting by releasing old, outdated residual energy so that no negative karma comes to you on your path. The time to heal is now. The journey to healing your heart, your soul & your mind lies within.

Make sure to purchase your tickets 1 hour before class starts.

You will be sent a reminder from Eventbrite.

Zoom class attendance is also available. Supplies lists will be emailed with detailed instructions with the link upon receipt of payment.

For Zoom classes the zoom link and to confirm your registration up to 45 minutes prior to class.

***A reminder email will be sent with the zoom link 30 to 45 minutes prior to Class.

****Class tickets are non-refundable 2 days (48 hours) prior to the event/Class/workshop. If you cancel you will be responsible for eventbrite fees.

All sales are final.

Private classes are available as well as groups up to 12.

To book a private class: 864.768.9193 or book via email @ [email protected]

Friday, November 25, 2022
Releasing The Egg
Nov 25 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Montgomery Building

Releasing The Egg

Release the rejections, bad karma, karmic debts, and karmic relationships with this Releasing the egg class. Learn how to release with love & light, close the door to rejection with love, remove predisposed, negative premonition casting by releasing old, outdated residual energy so that no negative karma comes to you on your path. The time to heal is now. The journey to healing your heart, your soul & your mind lies within.

Make sure to purchase your tickets 1 hour before class starts.

You will be sent a reminder from Eventbrite.

Zoom class attendance is also available. Supplies lists will be emailed with detailed instructions with the link upon receipt of payment.

For Zoom classes the zoom link and to confirm your registration up to 45 minutes prior to class.

***A reminder email will be sent with the zoom link 30 to 45 minutes prior to Class.

****Class tickets are non-refundable 2 days (48 hours) prior to the event/Class/workshop. If you cancel you will be responsible for eventbrite fees.

All sales are final.

Private classes are available as well as groups up to 12.

To book a private class: 864.768.9193 or book via email @ [email protected]

Friday, December 2, 2022
Releasing The Egg
Dec 2 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Montgomery Building

Releasing The Egg

Release the rejections, bad karma, karmic debts, and karmic relationships with this Releasing the egg class. Learn how to release with love & light, close the door to rejection with love, remove predisposed, negative premonition casting by releasing old, outdated residual energy so that no negative karma comes to you on your path. The time to heal is now. The journey to healing your heart, your soul & your mind lies within.

Make sure to purchase your tickets 1 hour before class starts.

You will be sent a reminder from Eventbrite.

Zoom class attendance is also available. Supplies lists will be emailed with detailed instructions with the link upon receipt of payment.

For Zoom classes the zoom link and to confirm your registration up to 45 minutes prior to class.

***A reminder email will be sent with the zoom link 30 to 45 minutes prior to Class.

****Class tickets are non-refundable 2 days (48 hours) prior to the event/Class/workshop. If you cancel you will be responsible for eventbrite fees.

All sales are final.

Private classes are available as well as groups up to 12.

To book a private class: 864.768.9193 or book via email @ [email protected]

Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Travelers Rest Library Marketing Workshop
Dec 6 @ 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Travelers Rest Library

Everyone talks about it, a few actually do it but few are successful at it. This course explains various means of marketing a small business and allows attendees to share best practices based on instructor lead examples. Presented by South Carolina Small Business Development Center.

Wednesday, December 7, 2022
Material Reuse Forum 2 – Impact of Building Materials Reuse on Climate Change
Dec 7 @ 11:30 am
online

Material Reuse Forum 2 – Impact of Building Materials Reuse on Climate Change

by NERC

Friday, December 9, 2022
Releasing The Egg
Dec 9 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Montgomery Building

Releasing The Egg

Release the rejections, bad karma, karmic debts, and karmic relationships with this Releasing the egg class. Learn how to release with love & light, close the door to rejection with love, remove predisposed, negative premonition casting by releasing old, outdated residual energy so that no negative karma comes to you on your path. The time to heal is now. The journey to healing your heart, your soul & your mind lies within.

Make sure to purchase your tickets 1 hour before class starts.

You will be sent a reminder from Eventbrite.

Zoom class attendance is also available. Supplies lists will be emailed with detailed instructions with the link upon receipt of payment.

For Zoom classes the zoom link and to confirm your registration up to 45 minutes prior to class.

***A reminder email will be sent with the zoom link 30 to 45 minutes prior to Class.

****Class tickets are non-refundable 2 days (48 hours) prior to the event/Class/workshop. If you cancel you will be responsible for eventbrite fees.

All sales are final.

Private classes are available as well as groups up to 12.

To book a private class: 864.768.9193 or book via email @ [email protected]

Friday, December 16, 2022
Releasing The Egg
Dec 16 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
The Montgomery Building

Releasing The Egg

Release the rejections, bad karma, karmic debts, and karmic relationships with this Releasing the egg class. Learn how to release with love & light, close the door to rejection with love, remove predisposed, negative premonition casting by releasing old, outdated residual energy so that no negative karma comes to you on your path. The time to heal is now. The journey to healing your heart, your soul & your mind lies within.

Make sure to purchase your tickets 1 hour before class starts.

You will be sent a reminder from Eventbrite.

Zoom class attendance is also available. Supplies lists will be emailed with detailed instructions with the link upon receipt of payment.

For Zoom classes the zoom link and to confirm your registration up to 45 minutes prior to class.

***A reminder email will be sent with the zoom link 30 to 45 minutes prior to Class.

****Class tickets are non-refundable 2 days (48 hours) prior to the event/Class/workshop. If you cancel you will be responsible for eventbrite fees.

All sales are final.

Private classes are available as well as groups up to 12.

To book a private class: 864.768.9193 or book via email @ [email protected]

Wednesday, January 25, 2023
Monthly Writing Workshops
Jan 25 @ 3:12 am – 4:12 am
online

Join writers and poets from across the country each month for a virtual writing workshop. A link will be added to their name when more details and sign-up information becomes available. These workshops are geared towards amateur writers, ages 16 and older recommended. Follow us on Facebook for notifications too.

January 25 – Jennifer McGaha
Thursday, January 26, 2023
Crash Course: Writing the Perfect Query Letter
Jan 26 @ 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm
online w/ Hub City Bookshop

Ready to start sending your novel or memoir to literary agents and publishers? Wondering how to perfect your query letter, or just curious how the process works? What makes an agent open your book? What makes a press excited to read your work? Join Hub City Press Director Meg Reid and Managing Editor Kate McMullen as they answer these questions and more. They’ll walk participants through what makes a good query letter, the submission process, and what to expect as you’re “shopping” your manuscript for the first time.

Crash Course is a virtual workshop series designed to demystify all aspects of publishing and the business of writing. Have an idea for a topic? Email [email protected].

Saturday, February 11, 2023
SC Women in Leadership Multi-Partisan Campaign Training for Women
Feb 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Various Locations in SC

“Spring Training” Workshop Series Introduces Women Candidates and Campaign Volunteers to What They Need to Know to Run for Office

February 2, 2023 (Columbia, South Carolina) – SC Women in Leadership (WIL) is hosting their annual Spring Training multi-partisan campaign training for women as a four-workshop series in six locations around South Carolina, as well as virtually, beginning February 11, 2023. Multi-partisan presenters with extensive campaign experience will introduce women candidates and campaign volunteers to what they need to know to run for office including choosing your office, building a campaign team, finance and fundraising, messaging and the media, helping with a campaign, and practical advice from former and current female candidates and elected officials.

WIL is a statewide multi-partisan organization working to increase the number of women in elected office and on public appointed boards and commissions in South Carolina. While women represent 51% of the population of South Carolina, the state dropped to 48th in the nation for the proportion of women in the state legislature after the November 2022 election, with only 14% of our General Assembly composed of women and only one woman elected to a statewide position. From the school board to the Governor’s Mansion, we need more qualified women to run for elected office in the 2023 and 2024 election cycles.

“Women don’t run for a lot of reasons,” says S.C. State Senator Katrina Shealy. “Women don’t run because of the financial part. It’s hard to raise money. Women don’t run because of their family. … You know, they’re the ones who know what a budget is, buy the groceries, teach the kids. Why don’t you (men) go home and do that, and let your wife come up here?” Research also shows that women don’t run because no one asks them to. Women are less likely than men to be recruited to run for office, so WIL is asking and providing training, resources, and information to help women overcome real and perceived social and cultural barriers to leadership.

WIL encourages all women who have thought about running for office to attend, even if a run is a ‘maybe’ in the distant future. Spring Training will help potential women candidates decide if a run for office is the right move and help them plan, if the answer is ‘yes.”

Schedule
Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
February 11, 2023 – Organizing Your Campaign: Choose Your Office & Build Your Team
February 25, 2023 – Campaign Finance & Fundraising
March 11, 2023 – Crafting & Managing Your Message
March 18, 2022 – Panel Discussion with Former Women Candidates & Elected Officials

Locations
The workshops will be offered concurrently at multiple regional locations across South Carolina, as well as virtually. Participants are encouraged to attend in person to take advantage of the opportunity to network with other potential candidates and campaign volunteers in their geographic area.

Columbia
Cathy Novinger Girl Scout Leadership Center
1107 Williams St, Columbia, SC 29201

Charleston
The Citadel – Bastin Hall
79 Hagood Ave, Charleston, SC 29403

PeeDee Area
The Continuum
208 W. Main St, Lake City, SC 29560

Greenville
Furman 101
101 N. Main St, Greenville, SC  29601

Greenwood
Piedmont Technical College – James C. Self Conference Center
620 Emerald Rd N, Greenwood, SC 29646

Spartanburg
One Spartanburg
105 N Pine St, Spartanburg, SC 29302

Registration is $25 per session, or bundle all four sessions for $100. Registration includes refreshments and a t-shirt. Some scholarships are available. Visit scwomenlead.net/event/spring-training-2023 for full session descriptions, presenter bios, and to register.

Spring Training is made possible through the support of Duke Energy, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Ready to Run at the Center for American Women in Politics, and Pivotal Ventures.

About SC Women in Leadership
SC Women in Leadership (WIL) is a statewide multi-partisan group of women working together across differences to move South Carolina forward by informing, inspiring, and involving women in leadership. WIL’s work sharing information about, making connections to, and encouraging women’s engagement in local and state civic leadership is moving South Carolina forward socially, economically, educationally, and environmentally.  SC WIL believes that as talented women with diverse and inclusive backgrounds step up to lead and to govern, gender and racial equality, as well as community equity can, at last, become a reality. SC WIL’s vision is for women to be represented at every level of leadership including elected officials, appointed government boards and commissions, and as active volunteers and advocates in the community. Visit scwomenlead.net to see how SC WIL is working to fill the pipeline with women, increase fair voting, and reduce polarization. 

Thursday, February 16, 2023
Free Ladies’ Electrical Night (BYOB)
Feb 16 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Carolina Heating Service

Learn Electrical Safety while enjoying a Glass of Wine for the BYOB event
RSVP by Feb. 10th : Email Donella at [email protected]

Friday, February 17, 2023
Writing Family History Workshop with Betsy Wakefield Teter
Feb 17 – Feb 18 all-day
CC Woodson Community CenterSat, Feb 11, 2023, 3:00 PM – Sat, Feb 18, 2023, 3:00 PM EST

Are you the one to record your family’s history and preserve it for generations to come? Join us to get a road map of this process from Betsy Wakefield Teter, who has recently compiled two illustrated history books about her family lines. This four-hour workshop over two Saturdays will point you to resources to uncover facts about your ancestors you might not have known. More importantly, it will help you organize your material into an accessible narrative that can be enjoyed by others.

Saturday, February 25, 2023
SC Women in Leadership Multi-Partisan Campaign Training for Women
Feb 25 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Various Locations in SC

“Spring Training” Workshop Series Introduces Women Candidates and Campaign Volunteers to What They Need to Know to Run for Office

February 2, 2023 (Columbia, South Carolina) – SC Women in Leadership (WIL) is hosting their annual Spring Training multi-partisan campaign training for women as a four-workshop series in six locations around South Carolina, as well as virtually, beginning February 11, 2023. Multi-partisan presenters with extensive campaign experience will introduce women candidates and campaign volunteers to what they need to know to run for office including choosing your office, building a campaign team, finance and fundraising, messaging and the media, helping with a campaign, and practical advice from former and current female candidates and elected officials.

WIL is a statewide multi-partisan organization working to increase the number of women in elected office and on public appointed boards and commissions in South Carolina. While women represent 51% of the population of South Carolina, the state dropped to 48th in the nation for the proportion of women in the state legislature after the November 2022 election, with only 14% of our General Assembly composed of women and only one woman elected to a statewide position. From the school board to the Governor’s Mansion, we need more qualified women to run for elected office in the 2023 and 2024 election cycles.

“Women don’t run for a lot of reasons,” says S.C. State Senator Katrina Shealy. “Women don’t run because of the financial part. It’s hard to raise money. Women don’t run because of their family. … You know, they’re the ones who know what a budget is, buy the groceries, teach the kids. Why don’t you (men) go home and do that, and let your wife come up here?” Research also shows that women don’t run because no one asks them to. Women are less likely than men to be recruited to run for office, so WIL is asking and providing training, resources, and information to help women overcome real and perceived social and cultural barriers to leadership.

WIL encourages all women who have thought about running for office to attend, even if a run is a ‘maybe’ in the distant future. Spring Training will help potential women candidates decide if a run for office is the right move and help them plan, if the answer is ‘yes.”

Schedule
Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
February 11, 2023 – Organizing Your Campaign: Choose Your Office & Build Your Team
February 25, 2023 – Campaign Finance & Fundraising
March 11, 2023 – Crafting & Managing Your Message
March 18, 2022 – Panel Discussion with Former Women Candidates & Elected Officials

Locations
The workshops will be offered concurrently at multiple regional locations across South Carolina, as well as virtually. Participants are encouraged to attend in person to take advantage of the opportunity to network with other potential candidates and campaign volunteers in their geographic area.

Columbia
Cathy Novinger Girl Scout Leadership Center
1107 Williams St, Columbia, SC 29201

Charleston
The Citadel – Bastin Hall
79 Hagood Ave, Charleston, SC 29403

PeeDee Area
The Continuum
208 W. Main St, Lake City, SC 29560

Greenville
Furman 101
101 N. Main St, Greenville, SC  29601

Greenwood
Piedmont Technical College – James C. Self Conference Center
620 Emerald Rd N, Greenwood, SC 29646

Spartanburg
One Spartanburg
105 N Pine St, Spartanburg, SC 29302

Registration is $25 per session, or bundle all four sessions for $100. Registration includes refreshments and a t-shirt. Some scholarships are available. Visit scwomenlead.net/event/spring-training-2023 for full session descriptions, presenter bios, and to register.

Spring Training is made possible through the support of Duke Energy, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Ready to Run at the Center for American Women in Politics, and Pivotal Ventures.

About SC Women in Leadership
SC Women in Leadership (WIL) is a statewide multi-partisan group of women working together across differences to move South Carolina forward by informing, inspiring, and involving women in leadership. WIL’s work sharing information about, making connections to, and encouraging women’s engagement in local and state civic leadership is moving South Carolina forward socially, economically, educationally, and environmentally.  SC WIL believes that as talented women with diverse and inclusive backgrounds step up to lead and to govern, gender and racial equality, as well as community equity can, at last, become a reality. SC WIL’s vision is for women to be represented at every level of leadership including elected officials, appointed government boards and commissions, and as active volunteers and advocates in the community. Visit scwomenlead.net to see how SC WIL is working to fill the pipeline with women, increase fair voting, and reduce polarization. 

Saturday, March 11, 2023
SC Women in Leadership Multi-Partisan Campaign Training for Women
Mar 11 @ 9:00 am – 11:00 am
Various Locations in SC

“Spring Training” Workshop Series Introduces Women Candidates and Campaign Volunteers to What They Need to Know to Run for Office

February 2, 2023 (Columbia, South Carolina) – SC Women in Leadership (WIL) is hosting their annual Spring Training multi-partisan campaign training for women as a four-workshop series in six locations around South Carolina, as well as virtually, beginning February 11, 2023. Multi-partisan presenters with extensive campaign experience will introduce women candidates and campaign volunteers to what they need to know to run for office including choosing your office, building a campaign team, finance and fundraising, messaging and the media, helping with a campaign, and practical advice from former and current female candidates and elected officials.

WIL is a statewide multi-partisan organization working to increase the number of women in elected office and on public appointed boards and commissions in South Carolina. While women represent 51% of the population of South Carolina, the state dropped to 48th in the nation for the proportion of women in the state legislature after the November 2022 election, with only 14% of our General Assembly composed of women and only one woman elected to a statewide position. From the school board to the Governor’s Mansion, we need more qualified women to run for elected office in the 2023 and 2024 election cycles.

“Women don’t run for a lot of reasons,” says S.C. State Senator Katrina Shealy. “Women don’t run because of the financial part. It’s hard to raise money. Women don’t run because of their family. … You know, they’re the ones who know what a budget is, buy the groceries, teach the kids. Why don’t you (men) go home and do that, and let your wife come up here?” Research also shows that women don’t run because no one asks them to. Women are less likely than men to be recruited to run for office, so WIL is asking and providing training, resources, and information to help women overcome real and perceived social and cultural barriers to leadership.

WIL encourages all women who have thought about running for office to attend, even if a run is a ‘maybe’ in the distant future. Spring Training will help potential women candidates decide if a run for office is the right move and help them plan, if the answer is ‘yes.”

Schedule
Saturdays, 9 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
February 11, 2023 – Organizing Your Campaign: Choose Your Office & Build Your Team
February 25, 2023 – Campaign Finance & Fundraising
March 11, 2023 – Crafting & Managing Your Message
March 18, 2022 – Panel Discussion with Former Women Candidates & Elected Officials

Locations
The workshops will be offered concurrently at multiple regional locations across South Carolina, as well as virtually. Participants are encouraged to attend in person to take advantage of the opportunity to network with other potential candidates and campaign volunteers in their geographic area.

Columbia
Cathy Novinger Girl Scout Leadership Center
1107 Williams St, Columbia, SC 29201

Charleston
The Citadel – Bastin Hall
79 Hagood Ave, Charleston, SC 29403

PeeDee Area
The Continuum
208 W. Main St, Lake City, SC 29560

Greenville
Furman 101
101 N. Main St, Greenville, SC  29601

Greenwood
Piedmont Technical College – James C. Self Conference Center
620 Emerald Rd N, Greenwood, SC 29646

Spartanburg
One Spartanburg
105 N Pine St, Spartanburg, SC 29302

Registration is $25 per session, or bundle all four sessions for $100. Registration includes refreshments and a t-shirt. Some scholarships are available. Visit scwomenlead.net/event/spring-training-2023 for full session descriptions, presenter bios, and to register.

Spring Training is made possible through the support of Duke Energy, BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina, Ready to Run at the Center for American Women in Politics, and Pivotal Ventures.

About SC Women in Leadership
SC Women in Leadership (WIL) is a statewide multi-partisan group of women working together across differences to move South Carolina forward by informing, inspiring, and involving women in leadership. WIL’s work sharing information about, making connections to, and encouraging women’s engagement in local and state civic leadership is moving South Carolina forward socially, economically, educationally, and environmentally.  SC WIL believes that as talented women with diverse and inclusive backgrounds step up to lead and to govern, gender and racial equality, as well as community equity can, at last, become a reality. SC WIL’s vision is for women to be represented at every level of leadership including elected officials, appointed government boards and commissions, and as active volunteers and advocates in the community. Visit scwomenlead.net to see how SC WIL is working to fill the pipeline with women, increase fair voting, and reduce polarization. 

Brown Skin, Black Ink: A Celebration of Writing
Mar 11 @ 10:00 am – 2:00 pm
Chapman Cultural Center

In celebration of Women’s History month, we are bringing together Spartanburg-area Black teen girls between the ages of 12-18 years old in a workshop aimed at amplifying their voices through creative writing and the joy of reading. Participating teens will have a chance to network and dialogue with local Black women writers as well.

During the workshop, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in creative writing exercises, crafting stories and poems of their very own. More than anything, this will be a time to come together to celebrate writing and reading as a source of power, healing, and constant creative inspiration in the lives of Black women and girls. Participants will be encouraged to start or continue their own writing practices.

Come join us and celebrate Black women and girls who share a deep love for writing and reading!

Lunch will be served. Space is limited and registration is required.

This event is hosted by Brenda Lee, author of South of Main, Writer and Editor Desiree S. Evans, visual artist and documentary filmmaker Sarah E. Nixon, and visual artist and Wofford College professor Jessica Scott-Felder. Crystal Tennille Irby, award-winning spoken-word poet and founder of Writers Well Youth Fellowship, will be leading an interactive workshop.

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If you’re a Black teen girl or the parent/guardian/teacher/representative of one, please use this form to reserve a free ticket.

For parents and guardians, please be aware the workshop ends at 2:00pm and we need to be out of the community center by that time. Please have someone there to pick up the girls before the end of the workshop. Thank you!

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