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Coffee & Conversation with CHQ
At 11 a.m. EDT Saturday, Aug. 1, on the CHQ Assembly Virtual Porch, join Vice President and Emily and Richard Smucker Chair of Education Matt Ewalt, Vice President of Performing and Visual Arts Deborah Sunya Moore, and Vice President of Religion Gene Robinson for a review of the week and a quick look ahead with CHQ Assembly.
Virtual Old First Night Run/Walk
Sign up for the virtual “Around the World” Old First Night Run/Walk on Saturday, Aug. 1. Run or walk your own 2.75-mile race course and receive a race T-shirt. Proceeds benefit the Chautauqua Fund. To register for the race, please visit forms.chq.org/oldfirstnight.
Open Mic
The Friends of the Chautauqua Writers’ Center (formerly the Chautauqua Literary Arts Friends) encourage Chautauqua writers over the age of 18 to share their work at 5 p.m. EDT this Sunday, Aug. 2, and every Sunday via Zoom. Plan on reading for no more than five minutes, or just come and listen. Find more information at chq.org/fcwc. Direct any questions to friendsofthewriterscenter@gmail.com.
Literary Arts Contests
Writers of all ages are invited to submit their poetry or prose by Sunday, Aug. 2 to the writing contests sponsored by Friends of the Chautauqua Writers’ Center. Prizes are awarded in the adult, young adult, and youth categories. For more information and submission instructions, please go to chq.org/fcwc. Please direct any questions to friendsofthewriterscenter@gmail.com.
Favorite Poem Project Broadcast
The Friends of the Chautauqua Writers’ Center are pleased to present a YouTube recording, available on-demand, of the 2020 Favorite Poem Project, featuring Chautauquans of all ages reading their favorite published poem and explaining why it is their favorite. This initiative, now in its 12th summer, is based on the Favorite Poem Project that former U.S. Poet Laureate Robert Pinksy introduced to Chautauqua when he was a 2009 Chautauqua Literary and Scientific Circle author.
Smith Memorial Library News
The Smith Memorial Library is now open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. EDT on weekdays, and from noon to 3 p.m. EDT on Saturdays. Capacity is limited, face coverings are required, and social distancing rules apply. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult, and computers and office services are available on a limited basis. Enhanced sanitization and book-quarantine protocols are in place, and touchless browsing is encouraged. Safe return bins will be located throughout the Smith. Any transactions will be contact-free, and the preferred payment is exact change. While newspapers are currently unavailable, magazines may be checked out by request. In-person programs, meetings, and food and beverage sharing are not permitted. Remote services continue at www.smithlibrary.com and library@chq.org, or by calling 716-357-6296.
Library Day
Join us in celebrating this year’s virtual Library Day. There are three ways to participate in this year’s celebration: Email your 30-second (or less) kazoo video by Monday, Aug. 3 to library@chq.org; on Thursday, Aug. 6, watch Chautauqua Institution social media channels for ways to share your favorite book; and at smithlibrary.com, scroll down to “Join the Friends” with a gift-by-mail in any amount.
