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| Events Listing for December 2007 |
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Author Event with June Akers Seese
Thursday, December 6, 7:30-9:00pm
Please join us in welcoming local author June Akers Seese with her 4th novel, Some Things Are Better Left To Saxophones. At 72 years old, June is writing as much as ever, as well as teaching classes at Callenwolde. Come hear June read from her new book, and be sure to have her sign your copies of her previous books, too.
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Young Women* Writers
Monday, December 10, 5:00-6:30pm
This group is open to all young women* writers ages 15-19. Through facilitated writing prompts and supportive critique, participants are encouraged to raise their voices and express themselves through a variety of written mediums. Writers of all skill levels and genres are encouraged to stop in and see if the group works for them. This group meets the second and fourth Mondays of every month from 5-6:30pm, but will only meet on the first Monday of December. Please direct inquiries to chariswriters@gmail.com. *Trans inclusive
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Writing With Intent
Monday, December 10, 6:30-8:30pm
Please join us in welcoming local author June Akers Seese with her 4th novel, Some Things Are Better Left To Saxophones. At 72 years old, June is writing as much as ever, as well as teaching classes at Callenwolde. Come hear June read from her new book, and be sure to have her sign your copies of her previous books, too.
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International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers
December 17, 2007 7:00-8:30pm
December 17th is the 5th annual International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers. This event was created to call attention to hate crimes committed against sex workers all over the globe. Please join us as we celebrate this important day of action with a sex worker open mic, a few brief video screenings and inspiring conversation on the movement for sex workers rights, dignity and de-criminalization! This event is free and open to everyone, however to participate as a performer in the open mic, the organizers request that you be a current or former sex worker. For more information, please visit: www.swopusa.org/dec17 and www.myspace.com/redumbrellaatlanta
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Winter Holiday Open House
Thursday, December 13, 5:00-8:00pm
Come celebrate the season with your Charis friends and family! We'll share cakes, cookies, and perhaps even a few kisses under the mistletoe. The store will be open for business, so shopping is encouraged (merrymaking is mandatory). Free gift-wrapping services are available for all in-store purchases, courtesy of the Charis Books & More staff. Happy Holidays from all of us at Charis Circle and Charis Books! We look forward to celebrating with you.
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Program Notes
Programs funded in part by the Atlanta Women's Foundation , AEC Foundation, Georgia Shares, Fund for Southern Communities, and YOU! Sign language interpretation available by request with one week advance notice.
All book events are co-sponsored by Charis Books and More. Please visit Charis or charisbooksandmore.com for suggested readings to complement the programs listed here. Order any book in print online and receive a 10% discount.
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED, ALL CHARIS CIRCLE PROGRAMS ARE FREE AND TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS ARE WELCOME!
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