Ligonier Valley Writers Calendar 2025

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January. Dues are due for 2025. Still only $30 per year; you can download a membership application from  LVWonline.org and mail your check to LVW at PO Box B, Ligonier, PA 15658.

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March 11.

Deadline for Student Poetry Contest entries from students in grades 4-12. Cash prizes in 30 categories, no entry fee, and an awards ceremony and booklet of all the winning poems. Contest rules are attached

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April 15. Call for Flash Fiction Contest entries. No entry fee. Three cash prizes plus three Honorable Mentions, editing by a professional editor, readings of the six winning stories during the Halloween season, and publication at LVW's website. Deadline is August 15. This year’s topic will be announced soon.

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April 26, 4:00-5:00 pm. Student Poetry Awards Ceremony. The winning poets in grades 4-12 will read their work to the audience.

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May 1. Loyalhanna Review submission deadline. (Reading period is February 1-May 1.) Check LVWonline.org for guidelines. 

 

July (Date TBA), 7:00-9:00 p.m. Loyalhanna Review publication party. Enjoy readings, hors d’oeuvres, and  camaraderie.

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August. (Date TBA, Sunday afternoon)

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Annual LVW picnic. John and Sukey Jamison have generously invited LVW to hold our annual picnic at their farm near Crabtree.

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August 15. Deadline for Flash Fiction Contest entries. No entry fee. Three cash prizes plus three Honorable Mentions, editing by a professional editor, readings of the six winning stories during the Halloween season, and publication at LVW's website.

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September (date TBA). Writing workshop. St. Michael’s of the Valley Church, Rector. 

 

October (dates TBA). Readings of the winning Flash Fiction stories at local venues.

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December 14 (Sunday), 3:00-5:00 p.m. Annual LVW Christmas Party. St. Michael’s of the Valley Church, Rector.

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We’ll be adding events to this calendar as we get confirmations. Please check www.LVWonline.org or Ligonier Valley Writers’ Facebook page for the latest info and date confirmations.

 

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