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• OCWW 80th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

  • When
    August 16, 2026
  •  
    4:30 PM - 7:00 PM
  • Location
    Winnetka Community House - Historic Garden Room

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  ~ Community - Creativity - Collaboration ~

  What began in 1946 as a luncheon lecture on writing  attended by a handful of Northwestern University professors' wives has grown into weekly livestreamed sessions welcoming participants from hometown Chicagoland, across the U.S. and internationally. 

  Join us in celebrating 80 years

  Featuring Live Entertainment ~ Literary Raffle

      Hearty Appetizer Buffet and Dessert           

  Cash Bar

  Enjoy Charlie's mellow tones from the American Song Book, mingle  with friends, speakers, and other supporters of OCWW,  and get a change to win awesome prizes like tickets to the Goodman Theatre Christmas Carol,  an amazing Claudia original crocheted afghan in OCWW colors and more. One raffle ticket will be included with each member's registration. Winner must be present!

  This event is open to all current members of OCWW and their special guest.       

  Party Attire | Adults Only       

  RSVP NOW ! Registration closes Wednesday August 13

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• OCWW AUTHORS @ PRINTER'S ROW LITFEST 2026

  • Start
    September 12, 2026
  •  
    10:00 AM
  • End
    September 13, 2026
  •  
    6:00 PM
  • Location
    CHICAGO'S SOUTH LOOP: South Dearborn, from Ida B Wells to Polk Street

  ATTENTION MEMBERS: REGISTRATION FOR PRINTER'S ROW LITFEST IS OPEN -
   SELL YOUR BOOKS ~ REPRESENT OCWW!

  OCWW is pleased to sponsor exhibit space at the 40th Annual Printers Row Literary Festival in support of members in good standing with books to promote. Litfest takes place in Chicago’s South Loop, Saturday and Sunday, September 12 and 13, 2026.
  
  Authors, join your colleagues under the OCWW banner to sell your books and meet potential readers.  Please register as a ‘BOOKSELLER’ on your preferred slot. (Booksellers are encouraged to also volunteer in an additional spot!)

  The offer is reserved exclusively for current members. Renew your membership if you haven't already. 
  
  We're also inviting volunteers to represent the workshop to visitors interested in OCWW. This is a great opportunity to experience Litfest as an exhibitor, spread the word about the workshop and get to know other OCWW members. Choose one preferred time slot- 10 am to 2 pm or 2 pm to 6 pm - either day.  Please register as a ''VOLUNTEER' on your preferred slot. We request a 4-hour commitment, but actual volunteer shifts may be shorter if we get a big response and lots of members want to participate!  

   

  • We'll host Zoom meetings, time and dates forthcoming, to introduce fellow exhibitors and volunteers before LitFest,  and to share all the pertinent details and logistics.  

  • CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO ABOUT LITFEST

  Questions? 

  Email 
  Patricia Stankovic

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