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LARC Announces Craft Beer-Tasting Fundraising Event LARC, a not-for-profit organization providing services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has organized its first-ever craft beer fundraiser. The event is being held on Saturday, May 13, from 2 PM to 4 PM, and is being hosted at 313 Taproom, located at 313 Ridge Road in Munster. The event will feature 33 self-tapping varieties of IPAs, ales, stouts, lagers, ciders, and even two varieties of wine. Snacks and hot appetizers will be offered, and they will feature a few silent auction items and a 50/50 raffle. Because of limited seating, advance-paid reservations are required. Tickets are $30 per person. Reservations can accommodate parties of two or four at high-top or low-top tables, and there are a handful of bar stools. Behind the bar is a
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IWPA (Illinois Woman’s Press Association) Spring Writer’s Workshop Event The Illinois Woman’s Press Association (IWPA) will be hosting the Spring Writer’s Workshop on April 29th, between 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm at the South Holland Public Library at 16250 Wausau Avenue, South Holland, IL. The live event will feature educational programming with four expert speakers on an array of professional topics, with Q & A following each session. The presentation will be followed by readings of published or in-progress work from four attendees, in 5-minute increments. There will be mingling and discussions afterwards. The speakers for the event are Carrie Steinweg, Freelance 101; Theresa Knipe, Transitioning Writing from High School to College; Janice Newman, Social Media; and Janis Johnston, Blog Writing and Book Publishing. The event is completely free and registration is not required. Attendees are invited to bring a copy of their published work if they want to share, display, or discuss during the mingling and discussion time. A table will be provided for attendees to display
their books (but not for sale) or other professional collateral. Light snacks and beverages will be provided. Parking and entry to the library are located at the back of the building. The Illinois Woman’s Press Association was founded in 1885 and is believed to be the oldest continuous woman’s organization in Chicago. It was created by a group of women who saw a need to provide communication and support between women writers. The organization has since open membership to every walk of life, as it’s not just for women anymore. They focus on supporting writers with education, opportunities, encouragement, recognition, and unity in various aspects of writing. IWPA’s Communicator of the Year Award for 2023 is Marlene Cook, who has been a journalist for over 50 years and local resident of Lansing, IL. She is the oldest member of the IWPA and serves as Secretary of the organization. She will open the workshop event with a brief message to inspire present and future writers. www.iwpa.org
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