BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Friends of Old Town - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Friends of Old Town X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Friends of Old Town REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20270314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20271107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044344 CREATED:20260428T142514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T142514Z UID:10000275-1778940000-1778947200@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: June Smalls - Hear Them Sing DESCRIPTION:High in the treetops\, way up in the sky\, there’s a symphony. The chirring of an American robin\, the whistle of a black-capped chickadee—these birdsongs all come together to create the sounds of your backyard. But do you know which sound belongs to which bird? \nWith this fully illustrated guidebook and soundboard\, kids can learn the whistles\, chirps\, and coos of 14 birds from North America by simply pressing a button. Each page comes with stunning watercolor illustrations from Zev Labinger that capture the birds in their natural habitats\, accompanied by fun facts from June Smalls that cover everything from population size to nest structure. And you’ll find true-to-size illustrations of each bird’s egg! Packed with everything a kid needs to stay entertained and engaged\, Hear Them Sing is the best first guide for young birders and outdoor adventurers. All you have to do is look up! \nJoin us in welcoming back author June Smalls for her new release book! URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-june-smalls-hear-them-sing/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Author-Event-June-Smalls-Hear-Them-Sing.png ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044344 CREATED:20260507T125908Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T125908Z UID:10000283-1778929200-1778936400@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Bryan Lienesch - Safe Harbor DESCRIPTION:Help us welcome back Bryan Lienesch and celebrate his latest book! Jackson Clay returns\, and in an attempt to relax in the wilderness\, finds himself and his friend embroiled in a seemingly spontaneous murder. Join him as he talks with a host of peculiar characters. Can you solve the mystery? URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-bryan-lienesch-safe-harbor/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Author-Event-Bryan-Lienesch-Safe-Harbor.png ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044344 CREATED:20260507T125857Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T125857Z UID:10000282-1778335200-1778342400@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: C.N. Steinhour - The Lifesaver DESCRIPTION:When Avery Taylor stumbles across an unconscious classmate in the river\, he fears a life is at stake. Although his quick actions are enough to save Tristan\, Avery’s left with more questions than answers about that fateful night: What was Tristan doing in the river in the first place? Could all the rumors about him be true? And why should Avery care so much\, anyway?Joyful and raw\, The Lifesaver is an emotional look at the human connection and how it can change a life in more ways than one. URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-c-n-steinhour-the-lifesaver/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/steinhour-event.png ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044344 CREATED:20260428T142528Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T142528Z UID:10000274-1778324400-1778331600@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Patti Bonesteel - Ramona and Izzy I’ll Be Here for You DESCRIPTION:We are excited to welcome Patti Bonesteel to the bookstore! Patti lives inBaldwinsville\, NY with her husband\, Bob\, and their four daughters. After 25years teaching elementary school and a lifelong love of nature\, she poured herexperiences into titles like “The Flamingo with Two LeftFeet\,” “Amari and the Big Surprise… It’s Not Monkey Bread\,””Search!: Adventures of Peyote and Violet\,” “Barkley and LeaveIt to the Beavers\,” “We Can… and We Do\,” and her newest\, “Ramona and Izzy I’ll Be Here for You.” She will be at the shop to sign copies of all of her books. Come meet Patti and picked up a signed copy or two! URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-patti-bonesteel-ramona-and-izzy-ill-be-here-for-you/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Bonesteel-Event-Photo-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044344 CREATED:20260420T131004Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T131004Z UID:10000272-1777730400-1777737600@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: William F. Gray - It Sleeps Below DESCRIPTION:After thirteen-year-old Samantha Morris almost drowned in her parents’ lake\, the nightmares that followed paled in comparison to the real-life horrors of watching her mother descend into madness. By the end of the summer\, Kate Morris disappeared without a trace. Now an adult\, Samantha is faced with another unexpected loss in her partner Ellie as well as the return of the nightmares.\nOnly now\, they’re bleeding into her waking hours\, forcing her to question herown sanity\, and they’re only getting worse. As the line between real and imaginary continue to blur\, physical manifestations of her dreams beg the question: is she losing her mind like her mother\, or is she being targeted by something far more sinister? Love craftian cosmic horror and dark mystery meet to form It Sleeps Below\, a horror novel with grief and loss at its black\, beating heart. URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-william-f-gray-it-sleeps-below/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/IMG_3872-scaled.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260502T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044344 CREATED:20260420T131024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T131024Z UID:10000271-1777719600-1777726800@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: James and Nichole - 'Twas Night Before Apple Blossom DESCRIPTION:Within ‘Twas the Night Before Apple Blossom\, there are illustrations in a series of watercolor style images commissioned to capture the festival experience. As a loose adaptation of “’Twas the Night Before Christmas”\, it is written in poetic style with some traditional lines and historical facts interwoven into the personal narrative. The book shares about the significance of the apple orchards throughout the region and describes several key elements of the Festival including the Firefighters’ Parade\, the Grand Feature Parade\, Fireworks over Handley and the Midway/Carnival. URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-james-and-nichole-twas-night-before-apple-blossom/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/twas-the-night-before-apple-blossom-cover.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260428T190000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044344 CREATED:20260420T131051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T131051Z UID:10000269-1777395600-1777402800@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Katherine Applegate\, Kate DiCamillo\, John Schu DESCRIPTION:Kate DiCamillo is one of America’s most beloved storytellers. She is a former National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature\, a two-time Newbery Medalist\, and the author of Orris and Timble: The Beginning and Orris and Timble: Lost and Found. John Schu was previously the Ambassador of School Libraries for Scholastic Book Fairs and has worked as a classroom teacher and school librarian; he advocates for the people and things he cares about most: kids\, books\, schools\, and the libraries—and librarians—that connect them! He is the author of the picture books This Is a School\, This Is a Story\, and young adult novel\, Louder Than Hunger. Katherine Applegate is the Newbery Medal-winning and #1 New York Times bestselling author of numerous books for young readers\, including The One and Only Ivan\, Wishtree\, Crenshaw\, the Endling series\, the Roscoe Riley Rules chapter book series\, and the Animorphs series. Stop in April 28th to meet all three authors and grab signed copies of their books! URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-katherine-applegate-kate-dicamillo-john-schu/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Author-Event-Kate-DiCamillo-John-Schu-Katherine-Applegate.png1_.png ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260425T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044344 CREATED:20260323T134022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T134022Z UID:10000261-1777125600-1777132800@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Will Hackman - Radically Reframing Climate Change: A Guide to Saving Ourselves DESCRIPTION:Author Will Hackman identifies three main obstacles to solving climate change: polarization\, paralysis\, and stale\, ineffective messaging. He empowers readers to turn their anxiety or apathy into passion\, and anger into action at the personal\, community\, and government levels. Come celebrate Apple Blossom\, Independent Bookstore Day\, and Will Hackman’s new release! He will be here to sign books\, answer questions about his book\, and chat about anything climate related. URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-will-hackman-radically-reframing-climate-change-a-guide-to-saving-ourselves/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Author-Event-Will-Hackman.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426 DTSTAMP:20260530T044344 CREATED:20260323T134011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T134011Z UID:10000260-1777075200-1777161599@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Independent Bookstore Day 2026 DESCRIPTION:The Winchester Book Gallery is delighted to be celebrating the 13th Independent Bookstore Day! We will be open 9 am to 9 pm with fun for everyone! There will be snacks and book fun all day long! Please stop in: play and shop with us! URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/independent-bookstore-day-2026-2/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/IBD.png ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044344 CREATED:20260323T133953Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T133953Z UID:10000259-1776520800-1776528000@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Joshua Putnam - A Heavy Metal History Lesson DESCRIPTION:A Heavy Metal History Lesson is the world’s first collection of stories that delve into the historical events and figures that inspired ten different heavy metal songs. Art has long served as a vessel for history—whether through poetry\, musicals\, literature\, or film—presenting world history to the masses\, with varying degrees of accuracy. A Heavy Metal History Lesson aims to educate headbangers about world history and the events that inspired some of their favorite tracks! URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-joshua-putnam-a-heavy-metal-history-lesson/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Author-Event-Joshua-Putnam-A-Heavy-Metal-History-Lesson.png ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044344 CREATED:20260316T202417Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T202417Z UID:10000257-1776510000-1776517200@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Jeff Bennett - The Black Belt of Virginia: Untold Stories of African American History DESCRIPTION:See the history of more than seventy Black communities lost in Virginia. Read the story of a 135-year-old church and the meaning behind land passed down through generations. These stories show the strength and impact of Black families before and after slavery. Perfect for history lovers and older readers\, this collection brings forgotten voices back to life. URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-jeff-bennett-the-black-belt-of-virginia-untold-stories-of-african-american-history/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Author-Event-Jeff-Bennett-The-Black-Belt-of-Virginia-Untold-Stories-of-African-American-History.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T140000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044344 CREATED:20260316T202402Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T202402Z UID:10000256-1775995200-1776002400@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Greg Kujala - Fifty Artists of the Shenandoah Valley DESCRIPTION:This first Volume of Artists of the Shenandoah Valleyprovides an in-depth look at the most talented creatives working out of theShenandoah Valley in Virginia and West Virginia. An often overlooked group ofartists\, this collection presents a vibrant and multifaceted selection of theart world\, showcasing inspiration and ideas from across the big valley. URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-greg-kujala-fifty-artists-of-the-shenandoah-valley/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Author-Event-Greg-Kujala-Fifty-Artists-of-the-Shenandoah-Valley.png ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044344 CREATED:20260316T133330Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260316T133330Z UID:10000255-1775916000-1775923200@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Brian Gilmore - No More Worlds to Conquer DESCRIPTION:More than a historical account\, No More Worlds to Conquer is a personal exploration that bridges the past and the present. Gilmore\, who was born and raised in DC\, illuminates this history and reflects on his own place in its literary tradition. This multigenerational account will resonate with poetry enthusiasts\, local DC scholars\, and anyone interested in the rich traditions of African American literature. URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-brian-gilmore-no-more-worlds-to-conquer/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Author-Event-Brian-Gilmore.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044344 CREATED:20260312T175711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T175711Z UID:10000254-1775905200-1775912400@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Harmony Joy - Dark Nights of the Soul DESCRIPTION:Centered around four emergency hospitalizations for “behavioral health” over the course of eight years\, Dark Nights of The Soul newly honors the turmoil of trying times -while supplementing them with the greater perspective that comes with growth and reflection. Ultimately\, it navigates a journey from seemingly impossible pain and fear\, doubt and darkness into abundant healing and hope\, faith and light. \nJoin us for Harmony Lee’s event this Saturday! URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-harmony-joy-dark-nights-of-the-soul/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Author-Event-Harmony-Joy-Dark-Nights-of-the-Soul.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260411 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260425 DTSTAMP:20260530T044344 CREATED:20260407T221832Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T221832Z UID:10000267-1775865600-1777075199@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Shenandoah Valley Indie Bookshop Crawl 2026 DESCRIPTION:This two-week celebration (April 10 – 25\, 2026) brings book lovers together across the region\, reminding us how much joy there is in gathering around books and in showing up for the independent shops that bring them to us.\nEvery participant may enter one store-specific drawing for a $50 prize from the participating bookshop of their choice. Simply check the box for your favorite shop on your passport.\nVisit 7 or more participating bookshops and collect 7+ stamps or stickers to enter the grand prize drawing for a $25 gift card from each participating store\, worth $225 total.\nWith 7 or more stops\, you can enter both a store-specific prize and the grand prize. URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/shenandoah-valley-indie-bookshop-crawl-2026/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/image02.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044344 CREATED:20260312T175700Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260312T175700Z UID:10000253-1775311200-1775318400@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Jason Bucklew - Helixandra DESCRIPTION:A fast-paced survival thriller about a group stranded on a hidden island filled with prehistoric creatures\, dark secrets\, and a mastermind pulling the strings. Survival isn’t guaranteed-and escape may come at a deadly cost. Please welcome Jason to the shop and grab a signed copy of his book! URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-jason-bucklew-helixandra/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Author-Event-Jason-Bucklew-Helixandra.png ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260404T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044344 CREATED:20260309T134030Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260309T134030Z UID:10000252-1775300400-1775307600@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Linda Ruth Lee - Way Beyond DESCRIPTION:With unflinching honesty and emotional depth\, Linda Ruth Lee invites readers into her journey through shame\, secrecy\, and resilience. As a fifteen year old teenager facing an unexpected pregnancy in an unforgiving era\, Linda makes a life-altering decision—one that reverberates through her family for years to come. But this is not just a story of loss or regret. It’s a testament to the power of love\, forgiveness\, and the incredible ways life can be fulfilling. URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-linda-ruth-lee-way-beyond/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Linda-Ruth-Lee-Event-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044344 CREATED:20260209T140426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T140426Z UID:10000246-1774706400-1774713600@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Mari-Jo Qualey - Soul Evidence DESCRIPTION:What makes us who we are? When a lethal wave of unexplained comas sweeps across the globe\, brain specialist Dr.Isabelle Beckinsale and her team race against time to save humanity—includingher own twin sister. Their discovery that every coma patient’s brain wavesmatch those from a distant star cluster launches them on a mission to thedepths of space\, where Isabelle must attempt the unthinkable to prevent humanextinction. Part medical thriller\, all sci-fi – grab yours today! URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-mari-jo-qualey-soul-evidence/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/61sJ0OZXKL._SY466_.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044344 CREATED:20260209T140436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T140436Z UID:10000245-1773486000-1773493200@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Anne Marchant - Wild Virginia DESCRIPTION:A Virginia wildlife conservation officer and a wildlife veterinarian team up to save animals from poachers and traffickers. With the support of colleagues\, they rehabilitate sick and injured animals so they can be released. Along the way they engage in several search and rescue operations and solve a case of attempted murder. Dedication to their work leaves no time for romance\, or does it? Stop by to grab your signed copy of Marchant’s newest work! URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-anne-marchant-wild-virginia/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/wild-virginia-book-cover.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T140000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044344 CREATED:20260126T195959Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T195959Z UID:10000235-1771761600-1771768800@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: James Blakey - Shenandoah Fantastic DESCRIPTION:Get the latest from local author James Blakey\, SHENANDOAH FANTASTIC\, and experience the Valley like never before! \nTime travelers at the Shakespeare Center…Space aliens at Route 11 Potato Chips…Trolls beneath Luray Caverns… \nTwenty-four stories of fantasy\, horror\, and science fiction in all. URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-james-blakey-shenandoah-fantastic/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Shenandoah-Fantastic.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044344 CREATED:20260117T171228Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T171228Z UID:10000234-1771682400-1771689600@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Greg Kujala - Working at Love DESCRIPTION:Working at Love continues the story of Amanda and David following their graduation from Jefferson Medical College. Amanda chose a residency in pathology at Jefferson\, while David opted for psychiatry at the Brigham in Boston. Their long-distance connection over the course of the next five years was difficult to maintain. Both Amanda and David grew in affection and respect for each other despite the time and miles between them. Their story opens after they experience a bump in the road during their relationship. URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-greg-kujala-working-at-love/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Author-Event-Greg-Kujala-Working-at-Love-.png ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044344 CREATED:20260126T200054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260126T200054Z UID:10000236-1771671600-1771678800@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Rich Follett - The Day it Rained Popcorn DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Bliss\, a sunny little village where gold is everywhere\, but no one really needs it. Life is peaceful until a greedy dragon arrives and starts taking every golden thing in sight. \nThe villagers are scared\, the knights are trying their best\, and hope is fading fast. Then two tiny children with a very big idea step forward\, and everything begins to change. \nJoin Johnny and Jane on their brave and clever adventure to save their home\, outsmart a dragon\, and discover that even the smallest heroes can make the biggest difference. \nThe Day it Rained Popcorn is a production of the Ravenwood Foundation\, a local nonprofit organization for youth based in Winchester\, VA. URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-rich-follett-the-day-it-rained-popcorn/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/The-Day-it-Rained-Popcorn.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044344 CREATED:20260117T171217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T171217Z UID:10000233-1770472800-1770480000@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Elmdea Adams - Moving Forward DESCRIPTION:Moving Forward is an evocative memoir by Elmdea Adams\, capturing the poignant journey of a caregiver navigating the final year of her husband John’s life\, as well as her own path through grief. Through a tapestry of journal entries\, social media posts\, and personal reflections\, the narrative offers an unfiltered glimpse into the harsh realities of esophageal cancer\, the trials of caregiving\, and the enduring power of love and loss. URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-elmdea-adams-moving-forward/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Author-Event-Elmdea-Adams-.png ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260207T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044344 CREATED:20260117T171202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260117T171202Z UID:10000232-1770462000-1770469200@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Renee Ventrice - Pour Relationship Choices DESCRIPTION:Pour Relationship Choices: Every Sip Tells a Story Beyond the Glass! by Renee Ventrice is a wine-themed memoir that uses wine pairings to explore personal relationship stories\, from romantic to business connections\, offering relatable and humorous life lessons. Come meet Renee\, sip some wine\, and grab a signed copy of her book! URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-renee-ventrice-pour-relationship-choices/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/pour-relationship-choices.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260117T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044344 CREATED:20251124T194246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T194246Z UID:10000201-1768658400-1768665600@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Heidi Christopher - Lies the Dirt Keeps DESCRIPTION:She came home searching for her sister. What she uncovered could destroy them all. \nJohnna LaGrange photographs death for a living. But when she gets the call that her younger sister Ori has vanished from their hometown of Sweetwater\, North Carolina\, the decay she’s drawn to becomes chillingly personal. \nReturning to a town that never forgave her for surviving\, Johnna finds her family in tatters-her mother drowning in vodka\, her brother partying like nothing’s wrong. Only Shannon\, her ex turned detective\, is willing to help. But as they dig into Ori’s disappearance\, buried memories start to surface-of the stepfather Johnna killed in self-defiance\, and the darkness that’s lingered in the farmhouse ever since. \nWhen people start dying\, and Johnna wakes up with dirt on her hands and blood in her mouth\, she begins to question everything-including her own mind. \nBut the truth is far worse than she ever imagined. \nA haunting\, explosive thriller about guilt\, memory\, and the lies we tell to survive\, Lies The Dirt Keeps is perfect for fans of Gillian Flynn\, KL Slater\, and Shalini Boland. \nStop by and meet author Heidi Christopher for a signed copy! URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-heidi-christopher-lies-the-dirt-keeps/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Author-Event-Heidi-Christopher-Lies-the-Dirt-Keeps.png ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260104T140000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044344 CREATED:20251124T194301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T194301Z UID:10000200-1767528000-1767535200@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: A.S. McConnell - Christmas Miracle DESCRIPTION:It’s the night before Christmas Eve—when most people think nothing magical happens. But for Lilly and Charlie\, a spirited brother and sister\, and their loyal dog Lucky\, it’s the start of the most incredible adventure of their lives.\nWhen a mysterious snowstorm rolls in and strange flickers of light appear in their backyard\, the kids discover a joyful elf named Tinsel\, who crash-landed. \nRead along and see if Tinsel can find the very important glowing compass that helps guide Santa’s magical sleigh before it’s too late and Christmas is canceled. \nJoin A.S. McConnell at the book gallery and grab a signed copy! URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-a-s-mcconnell-christmas-miracle/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Author-Signing-Event-A.S.-McConnel.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251207T140000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044344 CREATED:20251124T194328Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T194328Z UID:10000199-1765108800-1765116000@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Alicia Lewis - The Longest Day DESCRIPTION:Falsely accused of stealing archaeological data\, 15-year-old Ellen is threatened into silence by a teacher. Ellen confronts the buried secrets of an ancient Egyptian tomb and their own lives. A story of courage\, justice\, and secrets unearthed. Come meet local author Alicia Lewis and get your copy of her latest novella. URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-alicia-lewis-the-longest-day/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/longest_day.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044344 CREATED:20251117T145648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T145648Z UID:10000195-1765029600-1765036800@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Autor Event: Blake Lynch - Hanging the Angels DESCRIPTION:Following over 50 magazine publications and e-book releases\, Hanging the Angels is Blake Lynch’s first full-length\, traditionally published poetry collection-a fierce\, intimate\, and often darkly funny reckoning with cancer\, memory\, loss\, manhood\, and the salvations of fatherhood and family. \nStructured around the imagined body of a wooden angel\, these poems form a road map through a landscape of hospitals\, highways\, motel rooms\, and ghost towns. From the steel bones of Pittsburgh to the haunted air of New Orleans\, from broken family lines to the fragile joy of raising a daughter\, Hanging the Angels pulses with hard-won grace and lyric intensity. Drawing from the confessional tradition\, Appalachian storytelling\, and Rust Belt elegy\, Lynch writes with a voice that is both mythic and deeply personal. \nThese are poems that confess\, cuss\, and break your heart in the same breath. They drive dark roads\, sing survival into silence\, find beauty in ash and sky\, and whisper what the living do after the storm has passed. The result is an elegy rebuilt in light-an act of memory\, defiance\, and love. \nTributes include lost friends and mentors\, a motorcycle-riding cancer survivor who never made it home\, a daughter who gives the speaker reason to stay\, and figures like Evelyn Grace and Andy Kaufman. Many poems originally appeared in 2River\, Commonline Journal\, Dunes Review\, King Log\, Levitate Magazine\, Lines + Stars\, PulpMAG\, Poplorish\, In the Teeth of the Wind\, and Turk’s Head Review. \nFor readers of Philip Levine\, Sharon Olds\, Jack Gilbert\, or Larry Levis\, Hanging the Angels is a testament to survival\, and a reminder that some voices shine brightest after the fire. \nCome join the Winchester Book Gallery in welcoming author Blake Lynch! URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/autor-event-blake-lynch-hanging-the-angels/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Hanging-the-Angels.png ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251206T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044344 CREATED:20251117T145637Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T145637Z UID:10000194-1765018800-1765026000@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Sharon Krasny - Shroud of Ice DESCRIPTION:Based on the real life of Ötzi the Iceman\, murdered over 5\,000 years ago\, Shroud of Ice searches for answers to the haunting echoes of will we ever be enough. Gaspare in the role of Ötzi is a call to stand one last time against the darkness because not all who are dead are silent. Come meet the author and get your signed copy. URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-sharon-krasny-shroud-of-ice/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Shroud-of-Ice-CVR1000.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251205T190000 DTSTAMP:20260530T044344 CREATED:20251114T214726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251114T214726Z UID:10000192-1764954000-1764961200@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Beth Macy - Paper Girl DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss this opportunity to meet New York Times’ Bestselling author Beth Macy! She’ll be here at the Book Gallery signing copies of her newest publication: Paper Girl. \nPreorder now in person\, over the phone\, or online to guarantee yours! URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-beth-macy-paper-girl/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Beth-Macy-12.5.25.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR