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SUMMARY:Rehearsals | The EcoTheatre Lab
DESCRIPTION:The EcoTheatre Lab Presents—In Our Backyard Rehearsals \nRehearsals for The EcoTheatre Lab’s new eco-play festival\, In Our Backyard. Rehearsals are reserved only for participating artists. The festival is May 1st-3rd and is free and open to the public! Check out ecotheatrelab.com for more information!
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/rehearsals-the-ecotheatre-lab-2/
LOCATION:Fifth Street Writers\, 612 5th Street\, Ames\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Firth Street Writers & the EcoTheater Lab":MAILTO:ecotheatrelab@gmail.com
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DTSTAMP:20260424T205823
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T162655Z
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SUMMARY:Rehearsals | The EcoTheatre Lab
DESCRIPTION:The EcoTheatre Lab Presents—In Our Backyard Rehearsals \nRehearsals for The EcoTheatre Lab’s new eco-play festival\, In Our Backyard. Rehearsals are reserved only for participating artists. The festival is May 1st-3rd and is free and open to the public! Check out ecotheatrelab.com for more information!
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/rehearsals-the-ecotheatre-labs-present-4/
LOCATION:Fifth Street Writers\, 612 5th Street\, Ames\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Firth Street Writers & the EcoTheater Lab":MAILTO:ecotheatrelab@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260419T220000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205823
CREATED:20260409T114412Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T162128Z
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SUMMARY:Rehearsals | The EcoTheatre Lab
DESCRIPTION:The EcoTheatre Lab Presents—In Our Backyard Rehearsals \nRehearsals for The EcoTheatre Lab’s new eco-play festival\, In Our Backyard. Rehearsals are reserved only for participating artists. The festival is May 1st-3rd and is free and open to the public! Check out ecotheatrelab.com for more information!
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/rehearsals-the-ecotheatre-lab/
LOCATION:Fifth Street Writers\, 612 5th Street\, Ames\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Firth Street Writers & the EcoTheater Lab":MAILTO:ecotheatrelab@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260412T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205823
CREATED:20260419T224016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T150647Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Groups
DESCRIPTION:Held monthly on 2nd Sundays\, the Swift Youth Writers Groups are held from 2 to 4 PM at the Ames Public Library. We meet in the P.E.O. Room. These writing groups are open to youth grades 6 through 12. We supply notebooks\, pens and other materials to prompt and inspire stories. \nSwift Youth Writers Groups are an Ames Writers Collective FREE community outreach program held in partnership with the Ames Public Library. The Ames Writers Collective community outreach programs are funded by grants and generous donors. \nJoin us! Happy Writing!
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/2nd-sunday-swift-youth-writers-groups-14/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective in Partnership with Ames Public Library":MAILTO:info@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260331T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205823
CREATED:20260306T141704Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T212621Z
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SUMMARY:Auditions | The EcoTheatre Lab
DESCRIPTION:The EcoTheatre Lab Presents—In Our Backyard Auditions \nMarch 29th and 31st \nAuditions for The EcoTheatre Lab’s new eco-play festival\, In Our Backyard. Auditions are open to the public\, ages 18+. Please see ecotheatrelab.com for more information\, and email ecotheatrelab@gmail.com with questions.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/auditions-the-ecotheater-lab-presents-2/
LOCATION:Fifth Street Writers\, 612 5th Street\, Ames\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Firth Street Writers & the EcoTheater Lab":MAILTO:ecotheatrelab@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260329T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205823
CREATED:20260306T041210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260315T212457Z
UID:10011150-1774807200-1774818000@ameswriterscollective.org
SUMMARY:Auditions | The EcoTheatre Lab
DESCRIPTION:The EcoTheatre Lab Presents—In Our Backyard Auditions \nMarch 29th and 31st \nAuditions for The EcoTheatre Lab’s new eco-play festival\, In Our Backyard. Auditions are open to the public\, ages 18+. Please see ecotheatrelab.com for more information\, and email ecotheatrelab@gmail.com with questions.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/auditions-the-ecotheater-lab-presents/
LOCATION:Fifth Street Writers\, 612 5th Street\, Ames\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Firth Street Writers & the EcoTheater Lab":MAILTO:ecotheatrelab@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260308T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205823
CREATED:20260419T223947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T150145Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Groups
DESCRIPTION:Held monthly on 2nd Sundays\, the Swift Youth Writers Groups are held from 2 to 4 PM at the Ames Public Library. We meet in the P.E.O. Room. These writing groups are open to youth grades 6 through 12. We supply notebooks\, pens and other materials to prompt and inspire stories. \nSwift Youth Writers Groups are an Ames Writers Collective FREE community outreach program held in partnership with the Ames Public Library. The Ames Writers Collective community outreach programs are funded by grants and generous donors. \nJoin us! Happy Writing!
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/2nd-sunday-swift-youth-writers-groups-13/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective in Partnership with Ames Public Library":MAILTO:info@ameswriterscollective.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260226T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205823
CREATED:20251101T135601Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260225T162007Z
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SUMMARY:2026 IPA Poetry Slam | Ames Qualifier
DESCRIPTION:Poets! Join us for the 2026 IPA Poetry Slam Ames Qualifier!\nDoors open at 6:30 PM! Qualifying event begins at 7 PM!\nBring your poems and be ready to compete! Click here to register. \n 
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/2026-ipa-poetry-slam-ames-qualifier/
LOCATION:Fifth Street Writers\, 612 5th Street\, Ames\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective in Partnership with IPA Poetry Slam":MAILTO:info@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205823
CREATED:20260419T223914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260419T223914Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Groups
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Dec 14th for the 2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Group held from 2 to 4 PM at the Ames Public Library. We are scheduled to meet in the P.E.O. room\, but check monitors incase the location changes.\n\nWe supply notebooks\, pens and other materials to prompt and inspire stories.\n\n\nSwift Youth Writers Groups are an Ames Writers Collective FREE community outreach program held in partnership with the Ames Public Library. The Ames Writers Collective community outreach programs are funded by grants and generous donors.\n\nJoin us! Happy Writing!
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/2nd-sunday-swift-youth-writers-groups-12/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective in Partnership with Ames Public Library":MAILTO:info@ameswriterscollective.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251214T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205823
CREATED:20251104T181754Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T150449Z
UID:10011082-1765720800-1765728000@ameswriterscollective.org
SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Groups
DESCRIPTION:Held monthly on 2nd Sundays\, the Swift Youth Writers Groups are held from 2 to 4 PM at the Ames Public Library. We meet in the P.E.O. Room. These writing groups are open to youth grades 6 through 12. We supply notebooks\, pens and other materials to prompt and inspire stories. \nSwift Youth Writers Groups are an Ames Writers Collective FREE community outreach program held in partnership with the Ames Public Library. The Ames Writers Collective community outreach programs are funded by grants and generous donors. \nJoin us! Happy Writing!
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/2nd-sunday-swift-youth-writers-groups-11/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective in Partnership with Ames Public Library":MAILTO:info@ameswriterscollective.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251109T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205823
CREATED:20251104T181603Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251104T181603Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Groups
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Nov 9th for the 2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Group held from 2 to 4 PM at the Ames Public Library. We are scheduled to meet in the P.E.O. room\, but check monitors incase the location changes.\n\nWe supply notebooks\, pens and other materials to prompt and inspire stories. This Sunday\, Adela Solano Osmundson\, a graduate of this program\, will lead the Swift Youth Writers group. She looks forward to writing with those of you who can join her.\n\n\nSwift Youth Writers Groups are an Ames Writers Collective FREE community outreach program held in partnership with the Ames Public Library. The Ames Writers Collective community outreach programs are funded by grants and generous donors.\n\nJoin us! Happy Writing!
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/2nd-sunday-swift-youth-writers-groups-10/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective in Partnership with Ames Public Library":MAILTO:info@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251108T150000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205823
CREATED:20250821T182953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251029T162555Z
UID:10010960-1762599600-1762614000@ameswriterscollective.org
SUMMARY:Author Nicole Baart | The Publishing Journey
DESCRIPTION:Nicole Baart | The Publishing Journey | A Publishing Talk & Workshop \nLocation: Ames Writers Collective\, Fifth Street Writers \nSaturday\, November 8 | 11 AM – 12 PM:  Nicole Baart\, The Publishing Journey & book-signing\nFREE and open to the public \nSaturday\, November 8 | 1 PM – 3 PM:  Pitching Your Work\nPublishing practicum workshop \nFee: $25 general admission\, Fifth Street members receive a 10% discount\, and Students Free. CLICK HERE to receive a discount code. \nTO REGISTER for general admission\, CLICK here. \nNicole Baart is the author of several novels\, including Where He Left Me and Everything We Didn’t Say. The cofounder of a nonprofit and mother of five\, she lives in Iowa with her family. Learn more at NicoleBaart.com.\n \nThis event is held in partnership with the Iowa State University MFA Program in Creative Writing and Environment Pearl Holgrefe Visiting Writers Series.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/author-nicole-baart-the-publishing-journey/
LOCATION:Ames Writer Collective Fifth Street Writers\, 612 5th Street\, Ames\, Iowa\, 50014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Author Talks,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective in Partnership with the ISU MFA Program in Creative Writing & Environment":MAILTO:info@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205823
CREATED:20250821T191341Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251001T193559Z
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SUMMARY:2025 Ames Artists' Studio Tour at Fifth Street Writers
DESCRIPTION:2025 Ames Artists’ Studio Tour at\nAmes Writers Collective Fifth Street Writers\n612 5th St\, ames\nWriting & Spoken Word\nSATURDAY ONLY \nDesigned to serve as a hub for writers\, Fifth Street Writers provides a quiet and inspiring environment for writing while also offering a range of programs\, classes\, and special events tailored for writers of all ages and experience levels. This new space furthers the Ames Writers Collective mission to create healthy communities through the art of writing\, while also supporting writers in the region. \nDuring the studio tour\, Fifth Street Writers will offer space and supplies for creatives to create poetry collage postcards and “Tumbling Words Wild Writing” sessions from 11 to Noon and 2 to 3 PM. We’ll supply a pen and paper.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/2025-studio-tour-at-fifth-street-writers/
LOCATION:Fifth Street Writers\, 612 5th Street\, Ames\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250928T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250928T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205823
CREATED:20250814T170513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250926T124951Z
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SUMMARY:Swift Literary Festival—Fall 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ames Writers Collective at our\n4th Annual Swift Literary Festival\nat the Octagon Art Festival\nSunday\, September 28th from 10 to 4 PM \n\nStop by\, mingle\, buy books\, and contribute to our Community Story. We look forward to meeting you on the 28th. \nStephen Brayton—Fiction\, A Cold New Year\nTina Cho—Youth Lit\, God’s Little Oceanographer\nKelli Fitzpatrick—Captain Marvel: Carol Danvers Declassified\nDouglas Myeong’il Gentile—Lessons Learned at a Buddhist Monastery: Hwadu Slogans\nLois Kennis—Women’s Fiction\, Rise on Eagles Wings\nDeb Kline—Memoir\, Forgetting to Remember\nAna McCracken—I Found Myself at Lake Okoboji | Discovering words\, wonder\, dreams\, and inspirations (An anthology)\nLinda Skeers—Youth Lit\, Women Who Dared\nMiles Tritle—Horror/Sci-fi\, The Warning in the Woods\nElise Wayland—Fiction\, Rivals to Lovers\nDenise Williams—Romance\, Just Our Luck\nJ. Susanne Wilson—Historical Fiction\, The Death and Life of Iphigenia \n2024 Contributors to the Swift Literary Festival Community Story
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/swift-literary-festival-pop-up-event-4/
LOCATION:Octagon Art Festival\, 409 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective":MAILTO:ana@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250928
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251002
DTSTAMP:20260424T205823
CREATED:20250617T155118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T155118Z
UID:10010938-1759017600-1759363199@ameswriterscollective.org
SUMMARY:Okoboji Writers Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Sept. 28 – Oct. 1 in Okoboji\, Iowa \nJoin Founder Ana McCracken at the Okoboji Writers Retreat this Fall.  The Okoboji Writers Retreat is a unique gathering on the shores of West Lake Okoboji filled with inspiration\, creativity and community. Whether you’re polishing a manuscript or just getting started\, you’ll find expert-led sessions\, supportive peers and plenty of time to write in a beautiful lakeside setting. \nGet the Early Bird Discount before July 15 by clicking Here! 
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/okoboji-writers-retreat/
CATEGORIES:Author Talks,Classes,Open Write,Special Events,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205823
CREATED:20250706T164619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250706T171755Z
UID:10010943-1755797400-1755806400@ameswriterscollective.org
SUMMARY:Octagon Third Thursday Poetry Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Octagon in partnership with the Ames Poetry Slam & the Ames Writers Collective is hosting its first ever poetry slam! \nCome hear original work from local poets of all ages and styles. The event on Thursday\, August 21st will begin at 5:30 and poets will take the stage at 6:00. This is a free event\, for attendees and poets alike. We prefer that poets sign up in advance at this link: Poet Registration. However\, we will allow same-day sign up at the event. \nWe hope you’ll join us\, as a poet or a spectator\, and support the poets in our community.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/octagon-third-thursday-poetry-slam/
LOCATION:Octagon Third Thursdays\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon in Partnership with Ames Poetry Slam & Ames Writers Collective":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250821T193000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205823
CREATED:20250709T183513Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250731T202327Z
UID:10010956-1755797400-1755804600@ameswriterscollective.org
SUMMARY:Octagon Third Thursday Poetry Slam
DESCRIPTION:The Octagon in partnership with the Ames Poetry Slam & the Ames Writers Collective is hosting its first ever poetry slam! \nCome hear original work from local poets of all ages and styles. The event on Thursday\, August 21st will begin at 5:30pm and poets will take the stage at 6:00pm. This is a free event\, for attendees and poets alike. We prefer that poets sign up in advance at this link: Poet Registration. However we will allow same-day sign up at the event. \nThis event is held at the Octagon Center for the Arts at 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames IA 50010. \nWe hope you’ll join us\, as a poet or a spectator\, and support the poets in our community.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/octagon-third-thursday-poetry-slam-2/
LOCATION:Octagon Center for the Arts\, 427 Douglas Avenue\, Ames\, IA\, 50010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Open Mic,Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Octagon in Partnership with Ames Poetry Slam & Ames Writers Collective":MAILTO:info@octagonarts.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250619T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205823
CREATED:20250617T142738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250617T142738Z
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SUMMARY:Tumbling Words: An Evening of Writing & Creative Self-Expression
DESCRIPTION:June 19 | 7–9 PM | The Dot Cafe \nJoin us for a low-pressure\, high-vibe writing night built around connection\, creativity\, and handcrafted cocktails. Using poetry as a prompt\, we’ll dive into Wild Writing\, a fast\, unfiltered practice that quiets the inner critic and gets words flowing. \nLed by Ana McCracken\, founder of Ames Writers Collective\, this workshop invites you to write freely\, sip slowly\, and engage with a like-minded creative community. No writing experience necessary\, just bring your curiosity. \nTickets include: \n\n\nA handcrafted cocktail or mocktail \n\n\nA journal and pen \n\n\nA guided Wild Writing session \n\n\nPost-workshop mingle + local handmade goods for sale \n\n\nPresented in collaboration with The Dot\, Lucky Star\, and Ames Writers Collective.A portion of proceeds supports community writing programs through AWC. \nClick here to buy a ticket.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/tumbling-words-an-evening-of-writing-creative-self-expression/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250605T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205823
CREATED:20250527T152919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250527T152919Z
UID:10010933-1749142800-1749153600@ameswriterscollective.org
SUMMARY:Downtown Ames Art Walk
DESCRIPTION:The Ames Writers Collective Fifth Street Writers is proud to participate in the Downtown Ames Art Walk 2025. \nJoin us and musicians\, Liz Morse and Zachary Cosmos. We’ll provide a Poetry Postcard Collage booth for creativity and community camaraderie. Learn about Fifth Street Writers while you are visiting our space.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/downtown-ames-art-walk/
LOCATION:Ames Writer Collective Fifth Street Writers\, 612 5th Street\, Ames\, Iowa\, 50014\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250523T210000
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SUMMARY:Fifth Street Writers Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:Submit a Piece to Read at the Grand Opening \nThe theme is Hit the Road Writing—New Beginnings Real or Imagined. Submit a piece of writing Here.  \nEvent Details \nFriday 05/23/2025 at 612 Fifth Street\, Ames\, IA \n\nDoors open at 6:30pm \nProgram begins at 7pm\nSelected writers will read submissions\nAppetizers & drinks will be served\nGuests can explore the space and sign up  to be a member
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/fifth-street-writers-grand-opening/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250511T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205823
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SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Groups
DESCRIPTION:Join us on May 11th for the 2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Group held from 2 to 4 PM at the Ames Public Library. We are scheduled to meet in the P.E.O. room\, but check monitors incase the location changes.\n\nWe supply notebooks\, pens and other materials to prompt and inspire stories. This Sunday\, Ana McCracken will lead the Swift Youth Writers group. She looks forward to writing with those of you who can join her.\n\n\n\nSwift Youth Writers Groups are an Ames Writers Collective FREE community outreach program held in partnership with the Ames Public Library. The Ames Writers Collective community outreach programs are funded by grants and generous donors.\n\nJoin us! Happy Writing!
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/2nd-sunday-swift-youth-writers-groups-8/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective in Partnership with Ames Public Library":MAILTO:info@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250413T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205823
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SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Groups
DESCRIPTION:Join us on April 13th for the 2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Group held from 2 to 4 PM at the Ames Public Library. We are scheduled to meet in the P.E.O. room\, but check monitors incase the location changes.\n\nWe supply notebooks\, pens and other materials to prompt and inspire stories. This Sunday\, Ana McCracken will lead the Swift Youth Writers group. She looks forward to writing with those of you who can join her.\n\n\n\nSwift Youth Writers Groups are an Ames Writers Collective FREE community outreach program held in partnership with the Ames Public Library. The Ames Writers Collective community outreach programs are funded by grants and generous donors.\n\nJoin us! Happy Writing!
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/2nd-sunday-swift-youth-writers-groups-9/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective in Partnership with Ames Public Library":MAILTO:info@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250309T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205823
CREATED:20240901T193329Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Groups
DESCRIPTION:Join us on March 9th for the 2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Group held from 2 to 4 PM at the Ames Public Library. We are scheduled to meet in the P.E.O. room\, but check monitors incase the location changes.\n\nWe supply notebooks\, pens and other materials to prompt and inspire stories. This Sunday\, Ana McCracken will lead the Swift Youth Writers group. She looks forward to writing with those of you who can join her.\n\n\n\nSwift Youth Writers Groups are an Ames Writers Collective FREE community outreach program held in partnership with the Ames Public Library. The Ames Writers Collective community outreach programs are funded by grants and generous donors.\n\nJoin us! Happy Writing!
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/2nd-sunday-swift-youth-writers-groups-7/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective in Partnership with Ames Public Library":MAILTO:info@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250303T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250303T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205823
CREATED:20250127T190914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250127T203008Z
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SUMMARY:Art Write Now at Christian Petersen Art Museum
DESCRIPTION:March 3\, 2025\, 6pm – 8pm at the Christian Petersen Museum\, 1017 Morrill Hall \nArt Write Now with the Ames Writers Collective and Christian Petersen Art Museum.\n“Art Write Now” invites writers of all levels to showcase the powerful connection between visual art and creative writing. Participants will explore how art can serve as a writing prompt\, evoking emotion\, triggering memories\, and sparking conversation. \nThe program will begin with a guided tour of the museum’s exhibitions\, led by curator Alison Ranniger Van Zante. \nSee more.
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/art-write-now-at-christian-petersen-art-museum/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250228T210000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205823
CREATED:20250107T212102Z
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SUMMARY:Iowa Poetry Association Poetry Slam - Ames Qualifier
DESCRIPTION:The 2025 IPA Poetry Slam Season is upon us! We are hosting a series of four qualifying poetry slams across the state in search of our 2025 IPA Poetry Slam Champion. The top three poets from each qualifier will automatically advance to the IPA Poetry Slam Finals to be held on April 5\, 2024 as part of Poetry Palooza! The winner of the IPA Poetry Slam Finals will be named the 2025 Iowa Champion and earn an IPA-sponsored spot in the 2025 BlackBerry Peach National Poetry Slam. This year’s national slam will be held in Albuquerque\, New Mexico on July 23-26\, 2025.\nFind a qualifying slam near you and save the date! Find the full slam rules and registration details at iowapoetry.com/slam.htm\n\n\n\nIf you didn’t register\, no worries! Come on out to cheer on the poets\, enjoy poetry\, and/or volunteer to judge! All are welcome!\n\n\nFor questions\, please contact Kelsey Bigelow at kelsey@kelkaybpoetry.com
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/iowa-poetry-association-poetry-slam-ames-qualifier/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205823
CREATED:20240901T193034Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Groups
DESCRIPTION:Join us on February 9th for the 2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Group held from 2 to 4 PM at the Ames Public Library. We are scheduled to meet in the P.E.O. room\, but check monitors incase the location changes.\n\nWe supply notebooks\, pens and other materials to prompt and inspire stories. This Sunday\, Ana McCracken will lead the Swift Youth Writers group. She looks forward to writing with those of you who can join her.\n\n\n\nSwift Youth Writers Groups are an Ames Writers Collective FREE community outreach program held in partnership with the Ames Public Library. The Ames Writers Collective community outreach programs are funded by grants and generous donors.\n\nJoin us! Happy Writing!
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/2nd-sunday-swift-youth-writers-groups-6/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective in Partnership with Ames Public Library":MAILTO:info@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250112T160000
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SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Groups
DESCRIPTION:Join us on January 12th for the 2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Group held from 2 to 4 PM at the Ames Public Library. We are scheduled to meet in the P.E.O. room\, but check monitors incase the location changes.\n\nWe supply notebooks\, pens and other materials to prompt and inspire stories. This Sunday\, Ana McCracken will lead the Swift Youth Writers group. She looks forward to writing with those of you who can join her.\n\n\n\nSwift Youth Writers Groups are an Ames Writers Collective FREE community outreach program held in partnership with the Ames Public Library. The Ames Writers Collective community outreach programs are funded by grants and generous donors.\n\nJoin us! Happy Writing!
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/2nd-sunday-swift-youth-writers-groups-5/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205823
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SUMMARY:CANCELED | 2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Groups
DESCRIPTION:CANCELED | CANCELED | CANCELED \nJoin us again\, \non January 12th (the 2nd Sunday in January) from\n2 to 4 PM in the PEO Room at\nthe Ames Public Library
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/2nd-sunday-swift-youth-writers-groups-4/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ames Writers Collective in Partnership with Ames Public Library":MAILTO:info@ameswriterscollective.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205823
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SUMMARY:Gathering of Artists
DESCRIPTION:Join the Ames Community Art Council and the Ames Writers Collective on November 19 from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm for the monthly Gathering of Artists event. This event will be the first in a series of soft opening events for Fifth Street\, our new writers co-working space in downtown Ames. Meet with other writers and our director Ana Hays McCracken to explore the space as it’s open for the first time. Learn about the Fifth Street Writers community and how to become involved!
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/gathering-of-artists/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241110T160000
DTSTAMP:20260424T205823
CREATED:20240901T191632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241122T152210Z
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SUMMARY:2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Groups
DESCRIPTION:Join on  November 10th for the 2nd Sunday Swift Youth Writers Group held from 2 to 4 PM at the Ames Public Library. We are scheduled to meet in the P.E.O. room\, but check monitors incase the location changes.\n\nWe supply notebooks\, pens and other materials to prompt and inspire stories. This Sunday\, Ana McCracken will lead the Swift Youth Writers group. She looks forward to writing with those of you who can join her.\n\n\n\nSwift Youth Writers Groups are an Ames Writers Collective FREE community outreach program held in partnership with the Ames Public Library. The Ames Writers Collective community outreach programs are funded by grants and generous donors.\n\nJoin us! Happy Writing!
URL:https://ameswriterscollective.org/event/2nd-sunday-swift-youth-writers-groups-3/
CATEGORIES:Special Events
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