BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Friends of Old Town - ECPv6.16.2//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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: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;VALUE=DATE:20260425 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260601 DTSTAMP:20260530T042637 CREATED:20260420T130945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T130945Z UID:10000268-1777075200-1780271999@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:NOVA+ Bookstore Crawl DESCRIPTION:Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day and kick off a month-long literary adventure with the 2026 Bookstore Crawl! Beginning April 25\, swing by any participating indie bookstore to pick up your official printed passport\, then start exploring throughout the month of May. URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/nova-bookstore-crawl/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/2026-Bookstore-Crawl-Insta.png ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T042637 CREATED:20260511T142204Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T142204Z UID:10000284-1780743600-1780750800@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Sarah Lauck - The Weeping Willow DESCRIPTION:Sixteen-year-old Rene DuPont has endured a lifetime of pain\, abuse\, and abandonment—until one night of horror and fire leaves him scarred but not broken. From the ashes rises Red\, a teen forced into adulthood\, survival\, and ultimately healing. With the help of a long-lost grandmother\, a mysterious estate in Virginia\, and secrets hidden in the trees of Mourner’s Crossing\, Red must reckon with his past to unlock his future. The Weeping Willow is a gripping coming-of-age mystery rich in emotional depth\, resilience\, and the unbreakable bond of found family. URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-sarah-lauck-the-weeping-willow/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Author-Event-Sarah-Lauck.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T042637 CREATED:20260504T130014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T130014Z UID:10000278-1780754400-1780761600@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Haley Hodges - Eros Rex DESCRIPTION:Eros Rex introduces Haley Hodges’ vibrant poetic voice\, at once sensual and reverent\, restless and devoted. Hodges’ sonically impactful lines are brash and honest in addressing God\, and these poems viscerally situate spirituality in the everyday world\, whether in Burger King or the back yard. Come meet Haley at the shop and grab a signed copy! URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-haley-hodges-eros-rex/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/hodges-June-6.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260607T140000 DTSTAMP:20260530T042637 CREATED:20260504T130025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260504T130025Z UID:10000279-1780833600-1780840800@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Steve Carpenter - The Allure and Peril of the Appalachian Trail DESCRIPTION:Contrary to Bill Bryson’s popular book’s title\, hiking the Appalachian Trail isn’t just “a walk in the woods.” It is a long and strenuous hike and danger abounds for unwary hikers. For many\, the risk of peril adds to the allure of the trail. In this enthralling volume\, long-time hiker Steve Carpenter explores the joys of the trail and the misfortunes that have befallen hikers. Including some history of the trail\, Carpenter relays encounters with wildlife\, accidents on the trail\, stories of sex and murder\, and meetings with larger-than-life thru hikers. Stop by the bookstore and grab a signed copy from author Steve Carpenter! URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-steve-carpenter-the-allure-and-peril-of-the-appalachian-trail/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Carpenter-June-7.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T042637 CREATED:20260511T142153Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260511T142153Z UID:10000285-1781348400-1781355600@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Stephanie S. Gardner - Mattie’s Story: Adventures in Dayton DESCRIPTION:Stephanie Gardner’snovellas are inspired by real people\, places and events from the historicalShenandoah Valley and Blue Ridge Mountains. From mountaineer history inpost-Civil War Thornton Gap to Victorian life in the town of Dayton\, thesestories are sure to please fans of regional fiction and folklore. URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-stephanie-s-gardner-matties-story-adventures-in-dayton/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/Gardner-June-13-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR