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SUMMARY:POSTPONED-Holy Fire Reiki Experience with Leo McCarthy
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED TILL FALL. STAY TUNED FOR NEW DATE!! \nAbout Holy Fire Experience: \nDuring an Experience Leo McCarthy will be conducting a brief guided meditation and then stop talking for about 15 – 20 minutes during which time the Holy Fire® energy will be working directly with each person\, providing a unique healing experience that contains what is needed by each person.  Some people will have inner experiences such as seeing colors or feeling waves of healing energy flowing through them or visions of spiritual beings and so forth\, and others will simply feel relaxed\, but that everyone will receive something meaningful that will continue to produce benefits even after the event.  After the Experience is complete\, everyone will write in their journal or notebook about what they experienced and leave some time afterwards for some people to share their experience-s if they would feel comfortable. \nCost is $25/ticket.\n \n** People attending should bring a journal or notebook to write about their experience.** \nAbout Leo: \nLeo J McCarthy » About Leo (leomediummccarthy.net)
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/holy-fire-experience-with-leo-mccarthy/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:Pebble Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Kerry Consentino Vilorio local artist\, and owner of The Orange Jellyfish for a crafting class using only materials handpicked off local New England Beaches. We each will create our own family picture using various styles of  pebbles\, stones\, driftwood & scallop shells. Each design allows for the representation of two to six people while being glued onto card stock and enclosed within a glass weathered gray frame. This class is an instructional class\, offering continued guidance with the selection of card stock color\, beach materials\, placement\, and gluing process. The workshop allows for a great deal of autonomy with selecting materials\, as well as setting one’s own creative work pace. \nReserve your spot ASAP-Don’t Miss Out! All materials included. \nCost: $55/person \nReserve your seat by stopping in store during business hours\, calling 508-949-6232 or emailing deb@bookoversgourmet.com \nOr use this PayPal link.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/pebble-art-workshop/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:Make Your Own Junk Journal
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun mini junk journal class! All supplies are included. Learn how to use bits and pieces to make your journal. A really easy and fun class.\n \nJunk journals are typically made with junk mail\, leftover crafting supplies\, and miscellaneous ephemera.\nEach journal will have ten pages to work on. Learn to add pockets\, fold outs\, journal cards and more!\n \nClass will be led by Arteria’s Arts owner Annette Provost.\nCost $25 per person. All materials included. \nJust bring yourself and be ready to create something fun and unique!\nUse ticket link or stop in store to register.\nMinimum 5\, Maximum 10 people
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/arterias-arts-journal-making-course-3/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:Birdhouse with Flowers Multimedia Paint Nite with Jean Walker Creations
DESCRIPTION:Join Jean Walker Creations for this fun summer multi-media project!\nFinished piece is 11×14 stretched canvas with acrylic paint and origami paper.\n*Please bring scissors to class*\nAll other materials supplied.\n \nCost is $25. Use ticket link or stop in store to register.\nBeverages and snacks will be available for purchase.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/birdhouse-with-flowers-multimedia-paint-nite-with-jean-walker-creations/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Music with Sam Bowen & Blue Cat Groove
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun\, high energy night of music!\nGeneral admission. Seating is limited.\nDoors open at 6 p.m.\nBeverages and snacks available for purchase. No outside food or drink.\nPlease use ticket link HERE.\n \nSam Bowen & Blue Cat Groove is an award winning blues band. They bring their brand of blues/Jazz styling to festivals\, clubs\, churches and coffeehouses. Founder Samuel Bowen has been performing for three decades including touring Ireland.\nBCG has worked with Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre\, Michael Sweet\, Mitch Mcviker\, Shawn Colvin\, David Mallet\, Tom Conlon\, and many others. Their albums have been nominated for awards from Nashville to Massachusetts. Sam’s 2020 release “Bleeding Daylight” continues to gain critical acclaim. Blue Cat Groove was runner up at the Limelight Magazine 2016 best blues band awards and nominated three times for best band of the year: BCG won the 2022 best blues song of the summer at the World Songwriters Awards.\n \nCheck out a music video at https://youtu.be/lPqasjc4u4s
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/an-evening-of-music-with-sam-bowen-blue-cat-groove/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:28TH ANNIVERSARY SALE EVENT!!
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating 28 years in business!! \nRaffles * Giveaways * Deals * Cupcakes \nTake 28% OFF any 1 item in store! \n  \nMeet suspense author Stephen Amidon 1-3 p.m. \nSigning copies of his latest book “Locust Lane”
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/28th-anniversary-sale-event/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:SOLD OUT!! An Evening of Music with Mark & Raianne
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the original folk-style performance and vocal harmonies of Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards in an intimate listening room setting. General admission seating. Beverages and snacks will be available for purchase. No outside food or drink.\n \nLittle by little\, you will get to know Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards through their unmistakable vocal harmonies\, poetic lyrics and down-to-earth personae. They are a married musical couple based out of Webster\, Massachusetts. These prolific and hard working Massachusetts-based artists have contributed over seventeen albums within their first decade and toured consistently throughout the US and Canada. \nTheir songs poetically reflect personal experiences as factory workers\, teachers\, community organizers\, and natives of post-industrial mill towns in central Massachusetts. The memories of days gone by and toils of history can be better remembered through songs such as “That Old Machine” or “Winds of Change.” Listeners feel refreshed lyrics with references to elements in nature. \nAccompanying themselves on guitar\, harmonica\, ukulele\, penny whistle\, electric bass\, and most uniquely clarinet\, their live performances are both musically captivating and spiritually uplifting as audiences are carefully balanced between serious songs and humorous commentary – concert goers will leave feeling a bit more human\, as if they have experienced something genuine. \nWatch a music video for “Winds of Change” HERE \nTHIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT!! STAY TUNED FOR FUTURE SHOWS.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/an-evening-of-music-with-mark-raianne/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:Winter Cardinal Paint Nite with Jean Walker Creations
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun night out! Hands on paint class with Jean as she walks you through each step of this beautiful cardinal painting.\nStencil is provided for the cardinal. Finished piece is acrylic paint on 11X14″ canvas.\n \nCost is $25 per person.\nAll supplies included. Beverages and snacks will be available.\nJust bring yourself and maybe a friend!\n \nSign up HERE\, email deb@bookloversgourmet.com or stop in store.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/winter-cardinal-paint-nite-with-jean-walker-creations/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:Make Your Own Junk Journal
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a fun mini junk journal class! All supplies are included. Learn how to use bits and pieces to make your journal. A really easy and fun class.\n \nJunk journals are typically made with junk mail\, leftover crafting supplies\, and miscellaneous ephemera.\nEach journal will have ten pages to work on. Learn to add pockets\, fold outs\, journal cards and more!\n \nClass will be led by Arteria’s Arts owner Annette Provost.\n \nReserve your space HERE\, email deb@bookloversgourmet.com or stop in store.\n \n 
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/make-your-own-junk-journal/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:Poetry Workshop with Robert Eugene Perry
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a poetry workshop with Robert Eugene Perry. \nCost is $25. Sign up HERE\, in-store or email deb@bookloversgourmet.com \nMinimum three poets\, maximum six for the workshop. \n  \nBOOKLOVERS’ GOURMET WORKSHOP GENERAL SYLLABUS \nPOETRY IS ABOUT FINDING YOUR VOICE AND LEARNING HOW TO EXPRESS IT! \n  \n  \n\nWRITING PROCESS\n\n\nWRITER’S BLOCK (UNINSPIRED)\n\n\nEDITING\n\n\nORGANIZING INTO CHAPBOOK/BOOK\n\n\nPREPARING TO PUBLISH\n\n\nPUBLISHING OPTIONS\n\n\nTIPS ON PREPARING FOR PERFORMANCE\n\n\nSTAGE PERFORMANCE: ENGAGING THE AUDIENCE\n\n\nWORKSHOPPING INDIVIDUAL POEMS (as time allows)
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/poetry-workshop-with-robert-eugene-perry-2/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20221015T103000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Digital Photography Workshop #2-Cancelled
DESCRIPTION:***This workshop series has been cancelled. Stay tuned for further dates.*** \nThis is a class designed for those folks who got a new digital camera\, but are not quite sure how to make it work for them\, or for folks who would just like a little refresher. In this class\, students will learn the basic skills needed to “get the most out of their digital cameras” in a friendly and nurturing environment. \nThis course is perfect for beginning students as well as seasoned amateurs who would like to brush up on some basic skills. No previous Photographic knowledge is necessary and any brand of 35mm based single lens reflex (SLR) camera is welcome.  \nBeginning students will learn basic Photographic principals such as the camera and its controls\, how to use aperture and shutter speed together to get a “proper” exposure\, depth of field\, white balance\, tricky lighting situations and how to get the image right “in the camera” so that lots of time isn’t spent correcting the image on the computer. \nBeginning and more advanced students will also gain a better understanding of composition\, subject matter and image content. \nEach student will also get one-on-one instruction on the controls and functions found on their own personal cameras. \nStudents are encouraged to bring in examples of their work for a personal critique by the instructor. \nTotal Cost for 3 day workshop is just $75 \nRegister in store\, email deb@bookloversgourmet.com or sign up HERE. \nClasses will be led by professional photographer\, Bil Gardiner\, owner of William Gardiner Photography in Worcester.  \nArtist Bio: William “Bil” Gardiner is a Photographic Artist based in Worcester\, MA.  The owner of William Gardiner Photography since 2002\, his studio specializes in Lifestyle Portraiture.  In 2013\, he began to focus on a form of Contemplative Photography called Miksang. \nAn award-winning photographer\, Bil has exhibited regionally and has worked in collaboration with professional photographers such as Lou Jones\, Stephen DiRado\, Darton Drake and Patrick O’Connor.  \nBil is a past vice president of the Commercial and Industrial Photographers of New England\, as well as a general member of the Professional Photographer’s Association of Massachusetts and the Professional Photographer’s Association of New England. \nHe is an educator in Photography and has taught frequently in the Central Massachusetts region\, including\, but not limited to\, the Worcester Center for Crafts\, the Roudenbush Community Center and most recently at the Booklovers’ Gourmet. During the summer\, Bil also teaches a Photography Elective for youth at the Jewish Community Center of Worcester.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/intro-to-digital-photography-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:Acoustic Music with Cameron Sutphin
DESCRIPTION:**THIS SHOW WAS RESCHEDULED FROM AN EARLIER DATE**\n \nCameron Sutphin is an Americana singer/guitar player. In 2017 as a solo act\, he released his debut Nashville Recorded CD Heartbreak Town.\n \nCameron has also had the privilege to share the stage with many performing artists including national touring artist Drew Kelly\, Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards\, as well as Emily Ann Roberts Season 9 runner-up on The Voice.\n \nCameron performs original material and classic country and folk cover songs.\nDonations accepted at the door.\nCDs will be available for purchase.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/acoustic-music-with-cameron-sutphin/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20221001T123000
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SUMMARY:Intro to Digital Photography Workshop #1
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a 35mm digital camera that is still sitting in the box?  Have you not taken your camera out of the camera bag in months or even years?  If so\, then the “Introduction to Digital Photography” class is for you.  \nThis is a class designed for those folks who got a new digital camera\, but are not quite sure how to make it work for them\, or for folks who would just like a little refresher. In this class\, students will learn the basic skills needed to “get the most out of their digital cameras” in a friendly and nurturing environment. \nThis course is perfect for beginning students as well as seasoned amateurs who would like to brush up on some basic skills. No previous Photographic knowledge is necessary and any brand of 35mm based single lens reflex (SLR) camera is welcome.  \nBeginning students will learn basic Photographic principals such as the camera and its controls\, how to use aperture and shutter speed together to get a “proper” exposure\, depth of field\, white balance\, tricky lighting situations and how to get the image right “in the camera” so that lots of time isn’t spent correcting the image on the computer. \nBeginning and more advanced students will also gain a better understanding of composition\, subject matter and image content. \nEach student will also get one-on-one instruction on the controls and functions found on their own personal cameras. \nStudents are encouraged to bring in examples of their work for a personal critique by the instructor. \nTotal Cost for 3 day workshop is just $75 \nRegister in store\, email deb@bookloversgourmet.com or sign up HERE. \nClasses will be led by professional photographer\, Bil Gardiner\, owner of William Gardiner Photography in Worcester.  \nArtist Bio: William “Bil” Gardiner is a Photographic Artist based in Worcester\, MA.  The owner of William Gardiner Photography since 2002\, his studio specializes in Lifestyle Portraiture.  In 2013\, he began to focus on a form of Contemplative Photography called Miksang. \nAn award-winning photographer\, Bil has exhibited regionally and has worked in collaboration with professional photographers such as Lou Jones\, Stephen DiRado\, Darton Drake and Patrick O’Connor.  \nBil is a past vice president of the Commercial and Industrial Photographers of New England\, as well as a general member of the Professional Photographer’s Association of Massachusetts and the Professional Photographer’s Association of New England. \nHe is an educator in Photography and has taught frequently in the Central Massachusetts region\, including\, but not limited to\, the Worcester Center for Crafts\, the Roudenbush Community Center and most recently at the Booklovers’ Gourmet. During the summer\, Bil also teaches a Photography Elective for youth at the Jewish Community Center of Worcester.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/intro-to-digital-photography-workshop-1/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220928T203000
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SUMMARY:Evening Book Group Movie Night - Lion
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for the annual book group Movie Night! We will be watching Lion\, based on the memoir A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley. The movie will be hosted at a member’s home. Please call or email for location and directions. \nFirst it was a media sensation. Then it became the New York Times bestseller and #1 international bestseller A Long Way Home. Now it’s Lion\, the major motion picture starring Dev Patel\, Nicole Kidman\, and Rooney Mara–nominated for six Academy Awards! \nThis is the miraculous and triumphant story of Saroo Brierley\, a young man who used Google Earth to rediscover his childhood life and home in an incredible journey from India to Australia and back again. \nFor a review\, go HERE. \nAll book group picks are available for purchase in store or online at a 10% discount!!  \nFor the ebook\, go HERE. For the audiobook\, go HERE.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/evening-book-group-the-gown-by-jennifer-robson/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220924T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100112
CREATED:20220920T014538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220920T023401Z
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SUMMARY:Banned Books Week Bingo
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating Banned Books Week with a fun\, informative game of Bingo! Prizes including stickers\, bookmarks & t-shirts will be awarded. \nThe event is free and open to all. To register\, email deb@bookloversgourmet.com \nBanned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in schools\, bookstores and libraries. Typically held during the last week of September\, it highlights the value of free and open access to information. Banned Books Week brings together the entire book community — librarians\, booksellers\, publishers\, journalists\, teachers\, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas\, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular. \n  \nBanned Books Week 2022 will be held September 18–24.  \nThe theme of this year’s event is “Books Unite Us. Censorship Divides Us.” \nFor the latest updates and list of Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2021\, go HERE.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/banned-books-week-bingo/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220923T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220923T200000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220902T023750Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween Theme Paint Nite with Jean Walker
DESCRIPTION:Paint your own wooden picket fence in a fun\, seasonal design just in time to display in your home for Halloween! \nThe class will be led by Jean Walker\, the finished piece is 4 feet tall. All supplies provided. \nSpace is limited\, so reserve your space early!! Stop in the store to sign up or register HERE.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/halloween-theme-paint-nite-with-jean-walker/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220910T103000
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SUMMARY:Why You Need a Plan to Self-Publish Your Book
DESCRIPTION:Lindsay Whiting\, Book Coach\nJoin us for a free workshop with Book Coach/Publishing Consultant Lindsay Whiting. \nRegistration is recommended by calling 508-949-6232 or emailing deb@bookloversgourmet.com. \nIf you are a business professional\, speaker\, educator\, entrepreneur\, or expert\, then you probably already know that publishing a book can amplify your message and attract new opportunities. The focus on this workshop will be on non-fiction writing. Whether you have a manuscript at the ready or are just starting the writing process\, this workshop will benefit you. \nFor more information\, visit www.selfpublishersbookplan.com
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/why-you-need-a-plan-to-self-publish-your-book/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220824T190000
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SUMMARY:"Summer on the Island" Book Group
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis month we will be enjoying some light summer reading with Summer on the Island\, the perfect beach read by Brenda Novak. A summer of healing\, friendship\, love…and a secret that could change everything. \nIf you wish to join us\, please email deb@bookloversgourmet.com or call 508-949-6232. \nAll book group picks get a 10% discount in store or online. \nGet the eBook HERE.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/summer-on-the-island-book-group/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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SUMMARY:Bookstore Romance Day!
DESCRIPTION:Bookstore Romance Day was created in 2019 to bring indie bookstores and the Romance community together in a day of celebration.\nJoin us in celebrating a little bit of romance! Special discounts and giveaways all day long!! \n20% OFF all new & used romance books & Hardin Soy Candles. Exclusive pin free with any purchase-while supplies last! \nRegister for special virtual panels HERE! \nTo view and order a curated list of books\, go HERE. \nFor some cool merch\, go HERE. \n 
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/bookstore-romance-day-2/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220813T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220813T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100112
CREATED:20220223T203715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220727T013713Z
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SUMMARY:Poetry Workshop with Robert Eugene Perry
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nIntended for poets who want to dive in a little deeper on these topics: writing process\, difficulties\, editing\, organizing\, preparing to publish\, publishing options\, performance on stage. You are encouraged to bring a couple of poems for constructive critique.\n \nLimited to 6 individuals. Cost is $25 and must be paid in advance to reserve your spot.  \nYou will receive a syllabus ahead of time via email once you are registered.\n \nUse this link\, email deb@bookloversgourmet.com or call 508-949-6232.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/poetry-workshop-with-robert-eugene-perry/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220730T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220730T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100112
CREATED:20220703T221359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220703T221359Z
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SUMMARY:SCRABBLE Event
DESCRIPTION:Join us for some SCRABBLE fun! \nWe’re looking for 2-player teams to compete in a fun event celebrating words! If needed\, we will pair you up with someone\, or bring a partner.\nSign up today! Space is limited.\n$5/per person includes (1) complementary beverage\nPrizes will be awarded! Hosted by Merriam-Webster\, Inc. \nEmail deb@bookloversgourmet.com or call 508-949-6232\n***At this time\, face masks are required for in-store events***
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/scrabble-event/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220706T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220706T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100112
CREATED:20200205T182701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220628T171934Z
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SUMMARY:Evening Book Group-POSTPONED TO JULY 6TH
DESCRIPTION:If you plan to attend\, please RSVP to deb@bookloversgrourmet.com or call 508-949-6232.\n \nThe pick for June is Lucky by Marissa Stapley. A thrilling roller-coaster ride about a heist gone terribly wrong\, with a plucky protagonist who will win readers’ hearts. What if you had the winning ticket that would change your life forever\, but you couldn’t cash it in? \nFor a review\, go HERE.\nAll book group picks are available for purchase in store or online at a 10% discount!!  \nFor the ebook\, go HERE.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/book-group-2/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220625T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100112
CREATED:20220315T013401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220620T233938Z
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SUMMARY:How to Get Better Photos from Your Smartphone
DESCRIPTION:Photo by Bil Gardner\nIn this introductory course\, you will learn how to get much better photographs from your very own smartphone. While not as manipulative as a more fully functional camera\, the quality of smartphone cameras today has become really quite good and with just a few tips and tricks\, you will start to produce images that your friends and family will marvel at. \n\n \nThis 90-minute course will be led by professional photographer\, Bil Gardiner\, owner of William Gardiner Photography in Worcester. In it\, you will learn how to get the most out of your specific smartphone camera and learn about things like composition and perspective in order to “see” differently and create better images than you ever have before.\n\nCost for this introductory course will be just $25\nPrepayment is required by using this ticket link \, emailing deb@bookloversgourmet.com or calling 508-949-6232.\nSpace is limited to 8 individuals.\n\n \nWilliam Gardiner Photography Bio:\nWilliam “Bil” Gardiner is a Photographic Artist based in Worcester\, MA. The owner of William Gardiner Photography since 2002\, his studio specializes in Lifestyle Portraiture. In 2013\, he began to focus on a form of Contemplative Photography called Miksang.\nAn award-winning photographer\, Bil has exhibited regionally and has worked in collaboration with professional photographers such as Lou Jones\, Stephen DiRado\, Darton Drake and Patrick O’Connor.\nBil is a past vice president of the Commercial and Industrial Photographers of New England\, as well as a past general member of the Professional Photographer’s Association of Massachusetts and the Professional Photographer’s Association of New England.\nHe is an educator in Photography and teaches frequently in the Central Massachusetts region\, including\, but not limited to\, the Worcester Center for Crafts and the Roudenbush Community Center. He is currently teaching a Photography Elective for youth at the Jewish Community Center of Worcester.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/how-to-get-better-photos-from-your-smartphone/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220624T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220624T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100112
CREATED:20220531T234819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T000949Z
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SUMMARY:Comedy Nite!
DESCRIPTION:Join in the fun for our premier Comedy Nite featuring four great\, local comics! \nTickets are just $15. Limited seating. Don’t wait!! Get yours HERE or stop in the store. \nCathy Coleman is a young badass comic from Boston. Actually\, she’s a middle aged badass comic from right here in Webster. She’s performed at Boston Comedy Chicks\, Improv Boston\, and the Comedy Studio as well as bars and comedy clubs all over New England and once in a library. She’s opened for headliners\, Julie Goldman and Kristen Becker. Her students say she is a cross between Paula Poundstone and Ellen Degeneres. Her mother says she is a cross between difficult and challenging. She says she is a cross between witty and worrisome. \n  \n  \n \n  \nPatty Gould\, affectionately known as FPG because of her challenged time management skills\, has been performing stand up for the past 10 years. She can be found on any given weekend telling her glass half filled tales navigating life as FPG. She has shared stages with all of The Boston Comedy veterans and legends throughout New England and is always the hometown favorite. Her first bookstore appearance\, she is very excited to be a part of this show.  \n  \n  \nNick Ortolani is the first guy to introduce himself at a party\, and also the first to leave. His comedy combines a commanding stage presence with a literary sensibility to create something unique. Employing a borderline-moral outrage at the daily atrocities of modern life\, big and small\, Nick leaves no stone unturned. A tightly wound ball of neurosis and charisma\, Nick’s stage presence betrays a very-real guy with a razor sharp wit and a heart of gold. His physical and verbal acrobatics have appeared in the Boston Comedy Festival (semi-finalist\, 2017\, 2018); The Women In Comedy Festival (2015\, 2017\, 2019); The Black Friday Comedy Marathon (2015); and the Rogue Island Comedy Festival (2017). He appears regularly at clubs around Boston\, and has opened for national headliners. A regular at the Comedy Studio in Cambridge MA\, Nick was selected as Comic In Residence for the club’s 20th anniversary. In addition to appearing on stage\, Nick’s writing has been featured in The Hard Times\, Funny Or Die\, and on the Nerdist podcast network. He currently resides in Boston and is not as much of a cat person as you might think. \n \n  \nLaura Jean Fay is a writer and teacher who grew up in and around Boston.  After being laid off in 2020\, she started doing stand-up last year in Central Mass. Since then she has performed at several venues in and around Worcester. Laura Jean moved to Webster in 2019  where she stayed to ride out the Covid-19 crisis. When asked what got her through the pandemic she replies “Black market haircuts and lots of Cherry Garcia”.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/comedy-nite/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220618T103000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220618T123000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100112
CREATED:20180424T201057Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T000821Z
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SUMMARY:Angel Life Path Readings
DESCRIPTION:Discover what you are being guided to do at this time. All messages are brought to you from a place of love\, uplifting messages all for your highest good. \nCost: $25/15 minute reading or $45/30 minute reading. Pre-register for a specific time by calling 508-949-6232 or emailing deb@bookloversgourmet.com \nOr use this Link
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/angel-life-path-readings/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220616T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220616T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100112
CREATED:20220525T004656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220601T001048Z
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SUMMARY:Paint Your Own Personal Journal with Artist Jean Walker
DESCRIPTION:Paint your very own canvas covered 40 page journal! You will have multiple designs with stencils to choose from\, including the sample floral shown.\nAll supplies included.\nCost is $25. Space is limited to 18.\nSign up with ticket link\, email deb@bookloversgourmet.com or stop in to reserve your spot!
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/create-your-own-personal-journal-with-artist-jean-walker/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220506T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220506T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100112
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SUMMARY:An Evening of Music-Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards with special guest Samuel Bowen
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a live concert featuring local favorites Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards with special opener Samuel Bowen!\n\nFor tickets go HERE. Seats are limited and will sell out!\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLittle by little\, you will get to know Mark Mandeville & Raianne Richards through their unmistakable vocal harmonies\, poetic lyrics and down-to-earth personae. They are a married musical couple based out of Webster\, Massachusetts. These prolific and hard working Massachusetts-based artists have contributed over seventeen albums within their first decade and toured consistently throughout the US and Canada. \n  \nAccompanying themselves on guitar\, harmonica\, ukulele\, penny whistle\, electric bass\, and most uniquely clarinet\, their live performances are both musically captivating and spiritually uplifting as audiences are carefully balanced between serious songs and humorous commentary – concert goers will leave feeling a bit more human\, as if they have experienced something genuine. \n \n  \nSamuel Bowen has been writing\, performing\, recording and touring for over three decades. He led the award nominated blues band Blue Cat Groove for seven years touring the north east. Sam has worked with Jethro Tull’s Martin Barre\, Michael Sweet\, Mitch Mcviker\, Shawn Colvin\, David Mallet\, Tom Conlon\, and many others. His albums have been nominated for awards from Nashville to Massachusetts inducing: “Speak To Me”\, voted number eight in the top ten regional independent releases by Limelight magazine in 2016. His 2020 release “Bleeding Daylight” continues to gain positive reviews.
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/an-evening-of-music-mark-mandeville-raianne-richards-with-special-guest-samuel-bowen/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220430
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220501
DTSTAMP:20260502T100112
CREATED:20220411T182705Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day!
DESCRIPTION:Join us in celebrating Independent Bookstore Day!! \nThere will be giveaways and exclusive books and other cool things from your favorite authors you won’t find anywhere else! \nTag us at #indiebookstoreday \nFor more information visit independentbookstoreday.com \n 
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/celebrate-independent-bookstore-day/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20220304
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20220306
DTSTAMP:20260502T100112
CREATED:20220216T012052Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220227T211354Z
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SUMMARY:27th Anniversary Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us as we celebrate 27 years in business! There will be raffles\, giveaways\, treats & fun all day March 4th & 5th. \n\nFree Raffles – Gift Certificates & More!\nSpecial Deals – 10-50% OFF select items\nAnniversary Giveaway\nCupcakes from Phyllis’s Specialty Bakery (Yum!)\nWrite on our “Customer Wall”
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/27th-anniversary-celebration/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220227T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220227T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T100112
CREATED:20220114T014832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220213T235456Z
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SUMMARY:Pisces Moon Journaling Circle on Zoom
DESCRIPTION:Create intuitive journal entries for each phase\, using your own natal astrological chart\, with a basic keyword system based on the moon phase\, astrological sign\, and natal chart “house” placement of the degree of each of the eight moon phases. Join us on Zoom for the Pisces Moon Journaling Circle! Space is limited.\n \n\nFee: $15 (includes natal chart file if you need one) Register HERE or call 508-949-6232. **Please note: purchase of the journal ($19.98) is required in addition to this fee.**\nThe Green Mountain Astrological Moon Journal 2022 is available through Booklovers’ Gourmet either in store on online HERE.\nIf you do not wish to purchase the journal\, you may participate with an added fee of $5 for the journaling notes for that moon cycle. Register HERE for this option or call 508-949-6232.\nOnce you are registered\, you will receive the Zoom link and downloadable journaling notes (if needed) via email.\nYour own natal chart is required. If you don’t have one\, you will be able to get one at no charge upon request.\n\nMoon Journaling Circles are for any level of astrological knowledge. Discussion and sharing is invited\, or you may journal quietly on your own. Participants agree to collectively keep conversations confidential. \n  \nAstrologer Mary Anna Abuzahra will guide you with the astrological side of the process\, as well as help getting you started on your initial journaling entries. \nGreen Mountain Intuitive Arts is owned and operated by Mary Anna Abuzahra. \nWoman owned and operated\, LGBTQIA+ and family friendly. \nEarth aligned\, trauma informed\, intersectional feminism
URL:https://bookloversgourmet.com/event/pisces-moon-journaling-circle-on-zoom/
LOCATION:Booklovers’ Gourmet\, 72 East Main St\, Webster\, MA\, 01570\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other Fun Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Deb Horan":MAILTO:deb@bookloversgourmet.com
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