Literary Calendar
December 17-19, 2007
Sunday, December 16, 2007; Page BW13
17 MONDAY
6 P.M. Frances Moore Lappe discusses her new book, Getting a Grip: Clarity, Creativity, and Courage in a World Gone Mad, as part of the Arlington County Public Library's "Arlington Writes" series taking place at the Shirlington Library, 4200 Campbell Ave., Arlington, Va., 703-228-6545. A book signing will follow across the street at Busboys and Poets, 4251 S. Campbell Ave., 703-379-9756.
7:30 P.M. Historian Walter Isaacson will discuss his most recent book, Einstein: His Life and Universe, at the Friendship Heights Village Center, 4433 S. Park Ave., Chevy Chase, Md., 301-656-2797.
18 TUESDAY
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6 P.M. Carole Burns discusses and signs Off the Page: Writers Talk About Beginnings, Endings, and Everything in Between, drawn from her experience hosting the online literary program "Off the Page" (part of the Live Discussions series on washingtonpost.com) at Busboys and Poets, 2021 14th St. NW, 202-387-7638.
19 WEDNESDAY
7 P.M. The monthly POESIS series features readings by poets Mary Sherman Willis and Paul Hopper, with music by Shep Williams and friends, at Borders Books-Pentagon Centre, 1201 S. Hayes St., Arlington, Va., 703-418-0166.
SPECIAL NOTICES
The Library of Congress is in search of poets interested in reading their verse on the theme of "Fathers and Daughters" on Tuesday, March 18, 2008, as part of its Poetry at Noon series. Submissions (consisting of three original poems and two by other poets) should be sent to Patricia Gray, Poetry and Literature Center, Library of Congress, 101 Independence Ave. SE, Washington, D.C., 20540-4861. Deadline is Dec. 31; for details, call 202-707-5394.
Arlington Cultural Affairs and Metro are once again sponsors of the annual Moving Words poetry competition. The winner will have a short poem displayed on Northern Virginia Metrobuses for a three-month period. Contestants for the 2008 adult competition must be at least 18 years old; work, attend school or reside in Arlington County; and submit work no longer than 10 lines. The deadline for entries is Jan. 18, 2008. For complete guidelines, visit http:/
The Literacy Council of Montgomery County will hold two orientation sessions for volunteers interested in helping adults learn to read, write and speak English: Monday, Jan. 7, at 7:30 p.m. at the Wheaton Library, 11701 Georgia Ave., Wheaton, Md., and Tuesday, Jan. 15, at 7:30 p.m. at the Rockville Library, 21 Maryland Ave., Rockville, Md. Once volunteers have completed the orientation, they can select a two-part training session that fits their schedules; call 301-610-0030 or e-mail info@literacycouncilmcmd.org for details.
The Literacy Volunteers of America, Prince William County chapter, will hold a two-part training session for volunteers interested in helping adults improve their reading and writing skills on Saturday, January 19, 2008, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, February 2, from 9 a.m. to noon, at the Chinn Park Regional Library, 13065 Chinn Park Dr., Woodbridge, Va. There is a one-time fee of $30 to cover the cost of textbooks and materials. For details and to register, call 703-670-5702, e-mail lvapw@aol.com or visit http:/
CentroNia, a literacy organization that provides one-on-one reading and math tutoring for students (grades 1-12) in the Columbia Heights/Shaw area of the District, is looking for volunteer tutors to help on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.; Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; or Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Training sessions are available; for details, call 202-332-4200 or contact Karen Hopkins at khopkins@centronia.org. For more details on the group, visit http:/
The Ruth Rales Comcast Kids Reading Network is seeking volunteers to tutor second graders in public elementary schools throughout Montgomery County. A minimum of one hour a week is requested. Tutors receive training along with the requisite books and materials. For more details, call Peggy Graham at 301-279-3890 or visit http:/
