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: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:20260411T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050428 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:20260530T050428 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:20260530T050428 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:20260530T050428 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:20260530T050428 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:20260530T050428 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:20260530T050428 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:20260530T050428 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:20260530T050428 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:20260530T050428 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:20260530T050428 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:20260530T050428 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:20260530T050428 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:20260530T050428 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:20260530T050428 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:20260530T050428 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:20260530T050428 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:20260530T050428 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251128 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251129 DTSTAMP:20260530T050428 CREATED:20251029T135352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T135352Z UID:10000174-1764288000-1764374399@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Plaid Friday 2025 DESCRIPTION:“Plaid Friday” is the idea of weaving individual threads of small businesses together to create a strong fabric! Today\, we celebrate independent businesses while wearing our favorite leisure wear: plaid! \nCome shop at the Winchester Book Gallery this Friday! URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/plaid-friday-2025/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/plaid-Friday-1-980x551-1.png ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251122T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050428 CREATED:20251018T165053Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T165053Z UID:10000173-1763820000-1763827200@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Erika Santiago - You Are Not Alone DESCRIPTION:Life has a way of breaking us open. For many women\, motherhood\, loss\, and heavy seasons of survival can leave us feeling unseen\, unheard\, and disconnected from who we once were. You Are Not Alone is a reflection journal created to help women begin again-to process pain\, honor grief\, and gently rediscover their voice and worth. \nThis book is not a quick-fix workbook or another empty self-help promise. It is a companion\, designed to walk beside you in the quiet\, difficult\, and tender places of your story. Within its pages you will find a space where honesty is welcome\, where your emotions are valid\, and where healing can unfold in your own time. \nThrough a blend of storytelling\, reflection prompts\, affirmations\, and journaling space\, this book invites you to:\n-Explore the impact of loss\, grief\, and motherhood’s demands with compassion rather than judgment.\n-Release old narratives and begin reclaiming the parts of yourself buried beneath exhaustion\, fear\, or survival.\n-Reconnect with your inner strength through affirmations that remind you of your worth\, resilience\, and capacity to grow.\n-Create a personal record of healing-one that reflects not only your pain but also your becoming. \nSome pages will guide you with questions and reflections. Others will hold space for you to write without expectation. Together\, they form a journal that feels less like homework and more like a safe landing place-a reminder you are not defined by your hardest moments. \nThis journal is especially for:\n-Mothers carrying the invisible weight of caregiving and identity loss.\n-Women grieving the death of a loved one or the loss of who they used to be.\n-Anyone navigating a heavy season who needs encouragement to keep going. \nYou Are Not Alone is more than a journal-it is a sanctuary. It is for the woman who has given so much of herself that she feels there is nothing left. It is for the mother who wonders if she will ever find herself again. It is for the daughter\, sister\, or friend who carries silent grief and longs for a place to set it down. \nWhether you are writing through tears\, anger\, exhaustion\, or hope\, these pages remind you:\n-You are not alone in this journey.\n-Your healing matters.\n-You are still becoming\, and becoming takes time. \nThis book belongs on the bedside table of every woman reclaiming her life after loss\, pain\, or the relentless demands of motherhood. With space to breathe\, prompts to guide reflection\, and words to remind you of your strength\, it offers what so many crave in hard seasons: a companion that listens\, encourages\, and stays. \nYou Are Not Alone is not just something to read-it is something to experience. Page by page\, it will walk with you as you grieve\, heal\, and rise. URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-erika-santiago-you-are-not-alone/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/You-Are-Not-Alone.gif ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251108T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050428 CREATED:20251017T185308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T185308Z UID:10000172-1762610400-1762617600@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Jimmy Proffitt - Seasoned in Appalachia DESCRIPTION:Inspired by home-cooked family meals\, Seasoned in Appalachia delivers authentic\, flavorful dishes paired with charming anecdotes about family traditions and the magic of the Appalachian region. Author and IACP member Jimmy Proffitt\, who grew up and learned to cook at an early age in the Shenandoah Valley\, presents an authoritative collection of Appalachian cooking featuring heartwarming recipes for 75 delicious dishes. URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-jimmy-proffitt-seasoned-in-appalachia/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Proffitt-SM.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251101T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050428 CREATED:20251006T140409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T140409Z UID:10000168-1762005600-1762012800@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Dale Watten - Dream Valley Shenandoah DESCRIPTION:Local author Dale Watten has a new book that showcases the native and naturalized flowers of the Shenandoah Valley in Western Virginia. Written in verse\, it is accompanied by beautiful watercolor illustrations\, depicting twenty four common wildflowers and their habitats. Come say hi and get your signed copy.⁠ URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-dale-watten-dream-valley-shenandoah/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Author-Event-Dale-Watten-Dream-Valley-Shenandoah.png ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251005 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251012 DTSTAMP:20260530T050428 CREATED:20250915T121458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T121458Z UID:10000097-1759622400-1760227199@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Banned Books Week DESCRIPTION:The American Library Association and Banned Books Week Coalition are pleased to announce the theme for Banned Books Week 2025: “Censorship Is So 1984. Read for Your Rights.” Banned Books Week will take place October 5 – 11\, 2025. As always\, we will be celebrating Banned Books Week with a huge table of banned books from the classics to books banned in more recent years. Come down to the shop to celebrate our right to read by picking up a banned book! URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/banned-books-week/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Banned-Books-Week.png ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050428 CREATED:20250915T121433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250915T121433Z UID:10000095-1759586400-1759593600@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Beka Wueste - Fireflies in a Jar DESCRIPTION:Come down to the shop to celebrate Beka Wueste’s sophomore novel\, “Fireflies in a Jar\,” a mid-life coming of age story for anyone who has ever felt like they don’t fit in\, don’t have everything figured out\, or haven’t hit the milestones expected of them. Beka will be here to sign copies and talk about her new release! URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-beka-wueste-fireflies-in-a-jar/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/gif:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/ibg.common.titledetail.gif ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20251004T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050428 CREATED:20250912T204916Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250912T204916Z UID:10000094-1759575600-1759582800@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Leenie Hobbie - Elder Legacies DESCRIPTION:Can two young women rely on their traditional herbal knowledge and skills to make their way in a world constructed by and for men? Amid world war and rampant disease\, they discover they must also catch a murderer. Come meet first time local author Leenie Hobbie and get your signed copy. URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-leenie-hobbie-elder-legacies/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Author-Event-Leenie-Hobbie-Elder-Legacies-.png ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250914T140000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050428 CREATED:20250807T205621Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250807T205621Z UID:10000071-1757851200-1757858400@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Sandra Jackson-Opoku - Savvy Summers and the Sweet Potato Crimes DESCRIPTION:With SAVVY SUMMERS AND THE SWEET POTATOCRIMES award-winning author Sandra Jackson-Opoku presents a sparkling debut mystery set on the south side of Chicago\, featuring the quick-witted\, unforgettable Savvy Summers\, proprietor of a soul food café. \nWhen Savvy first opened Essie’s soul food café\, she never expected her customer-favorite sweet potato pie to become the center of a murder investigation. But when Grandy Jaspers\, the 75-year-oldneighborhood womanizer\, drops dead at table two\, she suddenly has more to worry about than just maintaining Essie’s reputation for the finest soul food in the Chicagoland area. \nEven as the police deem Grandy’s death an accident\, Savvy quickly finds herself—and her beloved café—in the middle of an entire city’s worth of bad press. Desperate to clear her name and keep her business afloat\, Savvy and her snooping assistant manager\, Penny Lopés\, take it upon themselves to find who really killed Grandy. \nBut with a slimy investor harassing her to sell her name and business\, customers avoiding her sweet potato pie like the plague\, and her police sergeant ex-husband suddenly back in the picture\, will Savvy be able to clear the café’s name and solve Grandy’s murder before it all falls apart? \nSandra Jackson-Opoku is the author of the award-winning novel\, The River Where Blood is Born and Hot Johnny and the Women Who Loved Him\, an Essence Magazine Bestseller in Hardcover Fiction. She also coedited the anthology Revise the Psalm: Work Celebrating the Writing of Gwendolyn Brooks. Her fiction\, nonfiction\, and dramatic works are widely published and produced in Adi Magazine\, Midnight & Indigo\, Aunt Chloe\, Africa Risen: A New Era of Speculative Fiction\, New Daughters of Africa\, Obsidian\, Another Chicago Magazine\, story South\, Lifeline Theatre\, the Chicago Humanities Festival\, and others. Professional recognition includes a Plentitudes Journal Prize\, the Hearst Foundation James Baldwin Fellowship at MacDowell Arts\, a National Endowment for the Arts Fiction Fellowship\, an American Library Association Black Caucus Award\, a City of Chicago Esteemed Artist Award\, the Iceland Writers Retreat Alumni Award\, a Globe Soup Story Award\, the Joan Perry Barnes Fellow in Crime Writing at Story knife Writers Retreat and a Pushcart Prize nomination. URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-sandra-jackson-opoku-savvy-summers-and-the-sweet-potato-crimes/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Author-Event-Sandra-Jackson-Opoku-Savvy-Summers-and-the-Sweet-Potato-Crimes-.png ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250913T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050428 CREATED:20250804T132650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250804T132650Z UID:10000064-1757761200-1757768400@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Leah Rampy - Earth & Soul DESCRIPTION:Amidst accelerating climate devastation and an uncertain future comes a clarion call to renew a deep and personal relationship with Earth. Facing directly into the devastation of climate chaos and biodiversity loss\, Rampy leads her readers on a soul journey into grief and loss to also claim the beauty\, joy and possibilities available when we reconnect with Earth. As we follow the author’s compelling personal experiences and engagingly lyrical stories of whales\, cedars\, sparrows\, and more\, we see the necessity and urgency of learning from the wisdom of our kin in the natural world. Writing at the intersection of spirituality\, ecology\, and story\, Leah Rampy illuminates a path to reweaving nature and soul. Under Rampy’s deft guidance\, the beauty and genius of this sacred world unfolds before us. Even now when the world as we knew it is ending and a new story lies beyond what we can envision\, we may live fully alive and lay stepping stones toward a diverse and vibrant world of oneness and mutual flourishing. URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-leah-rampy-earth-soul/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Rampy-FrontCover-Final-HiRes-Oct301.png ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250816T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050428 CREATED:20250716T185641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250716T185641Z UID:10000057-1755342000-1755349200@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Bryan Lienesch - Happyland DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Book Gallery to meet thriller author B. C. Lienesch and celebrate his latest publication! Dive back into the world of Jackson Clay with brand new mysteries and the self-same darkness we’ve come to expect from his adventures. \nSee you there! URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-bryan-lienesch-happyland/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Lienesch.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250809T160000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050428 CREATED:20250717T205820Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250717T205820Z UID:10000058-1754748000-1754755200@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Steven O'Farrell - Simone LaFray Mysteries DESCRIPTION:Stop by the Winchester Book Gallery to meet Steve O’Farrell and take home a signed copy of his newest middle grade mystery! Simone LaFray is a globetrotting investigator – join her on her latest case! URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-steven-ofarrell-simone-lafray-mysteries/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/ofarrell.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250802T130000 DTSTAMP:20260530T050428 CREATED:20250714T132826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250714T132826Z UID:10000056-1754132400-1754139600@friendsofoldtown.org SUMMARY:Author Event: Nicole Hanlin – Unlock the Power of Potential DESCRIPTION:Author Nicole Hanlin will join us this Saturday for a signing of her newest publication! Stop by to learn more about her latest work in self-investment and career development\, and to Unlock Your Potential! URL:https://friendsofoldtown.org/event/author-event-nicole-hanlin-unlock-the-power-of-potential/ LOCATION:Winchester Book Gallery\, 7 North Loudoun Street\, Winchester\, V\, 22601\, United States ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://friendsofoldtown.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/Hanlin8.2.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Winchester Book Gallery":MAILTO:info@winchesterbookgallery.com END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR