Women Writing for (a) Change - Cincinnati - January 2021 Newsletter |
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VDAY 2021: RAISE THE VIBRATION
TICKETS NOW AVAILBLE!
Virtual, One-Night-Only on
Saturday, February 20th
7:00 - 9:30 pm ET
Tickets $20
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Join us as we present our 9th annual V-DAY: Raise The Vibration event and stand up against gender-based violence.
Show your support for members of the WWf(a)C and Greater Cincinnati community as they share poetry, essay, letter, memoir, humor and musical pieces reflecting the lived experience of the author. These readings will both celebrate our sexuality and enjoin us to fight harassment, abuse, and violence.
We hope that you'll join us for these remarkable performances created by twenty of our own neighbors, friends and family.
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Greetings and Farewells - Board of Trustees |
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The new year brings both greetings and farewells to the Women Writing for (a) Change Board of Trustees. A big welcome to incoming trustees Karen Arnold, Ashley Ferguson, Jaisha Jansena and Anita Raturi, all familiar as participants in classes and events at WWf(a)C. We are excited for you to join in leadership of this community!
A huge thank you and fond farewell to Alyssa Brandt, Lisa Prantl and Heather Snyder, for your three years of loyal service and leadership as trustees for the past three years. Alyssa served on the Marketing/PR Committee each year, chairing it the past two years. Lisa was a member of the Marketing/PR Committee, the Wine, Art & Words sub-committee, and an ad hoc committee for affiliate licensing. Heather served as Secretary for two years and on the Governance and Executive Committees. Gratitude to each of you for your hard work and dedication to WWf(a)C!
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Gratitude to Kathy Smith, for ten years of service as bookkeeper for WWf(a)C! Working in the evenings for several hours each week, Kathy made a huge difference in the office. Originally hired with the support of an ArtsWave grant, Kathy fully organized our accounts and kept them clear and accurate. Kathy, we will greatly miss your warm smile and efficient work. Thank you so very much for your time at Women Writing for (a) Change!
(Photo by Mary Wood-Constable)
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Welcome to Heather Snyder, in her newest role at WWf(a)C, as the new bookkeeper. Heather's deep knowledge of this organization makes her a true asset in whatever role she fills here. Heather also does the bookkeeping for Eastside Builders, working with her husband, Greg Snyder.
(Photo provided by Heather Snyder)
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Welcome to the first in our monthly series, Get to Know! Here, we’ll turn the spotlight on contemporary Black and Brown poets and writers, with the goal of amplifying under-represented voices in literature. These writers’ books are currently housed in the Women Writing for (a) Change library.
Even if you haven’t read their poetry, you may recognize their latest book: Danez Smith’s Homie all but jumps off the shelf with its neon yellow cover and fluorescent pink and blue type.
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Come As You Can Winter Youth Classes begin Jan 24
I love this class. I've never had a group like this before, where I get to share with other writers and listen to their stories. It's really nice. ~Youth Class Writer
Enroll in the classes that fit your schedule OR save with our "7 Classes for the price of 6" Bundles! Classes are virtual, via Zoom.
Sundays on Jan 24, Feb 7, Feb 21, Mar 7, Mar 21, Apr 11 and Apr 25.
Grades 4-6 and 7-9 open to All Genders; Grades 10-12 open to Young Women and TGNC Youth
(Image by Engin Akyurt by Pixabay)
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Now open for registration -- FREE Sampler on January 19!
I liked the opportunity to have my words heard by people who get it. People who understand what it is to move queerly through the world. ~Let's Be Perfectly Queer Writer
In these six-week classes, we will explore our own writing within the broader context of queer literature. Classes include writing time, the opportunity to share in large and small groups, and guidance in giving and receiving feedback. (We're using queer as an inclusive term for all those in the LGBTQIA+ community, aka: if you think you might belong here, you do!)
Questions? We've got a FREE Sampler for this class on Tuesday, January 19!
(Image by Pete Linforth from Pixabay)
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Gratitude to the Community
Thank you to the Women Writing for (a) Change community for your participation and generosity throughout the challenging year of 2020. In addition to attending writing circles and events online rather than in person, due to the pandemic, 263 of you offered generous financial support!
You provided funding for all programs, including scholarships and outreach circles, and a brand new roof to keep writing circles dry when we return in person. The generosity of individuals in this community reached $106,603. All fundraising efforts combined totaled $138,466.
YOU make all the difference during this time of pandemic and social distancing. Thank you for your loyal and generous support!
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Upcoming Classes
All adult and youth classes will be held VIRTUALLY through the end of May 2021,
via the Zoom online platform.
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JUST ADDED--MONDAY SERIES!
Due to popular demand, the Thursday Series is full. This newly added Monday Series has the same facilitators and content!
Begins Feb 8
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Women Writing for (a) Change®
womenwriting.org
513-272-1171
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