Village Publishing Club

Where Words Come to Life!

VISION
Inspiring creativity, unleashing potential, and empowering authors.
MISSION

To empower writers of all genres by providing the tools, resources, and support to write, publish and market their work. We foster a welcoming community where authors and aspiring storytellers connect, collaborate, and thrive on their journey to publication.

CORE VALUES
Creativity
Respect
Integrity
Excellence

Meetings & Events

January 21, 2026

2:00 – 4:00 pm | Clubhouse 3 Room 2

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February 18, 2026

2:00 – 4:00 pm | Clubhouse 3 Room 2

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March 18, 2026

2:00 – 4:00 pm | Clubhouse 3 Room 2

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Poetry & Jazz

April 30, 2026

12:00 – 3:30 pm | Clubhouse 7

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May 20, 2026

2:00 – 4:00 pm | Clubhouse 3 Room 2

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June 17, 2026

2:00 – 4:00 pm | Clubhouse 3 Room 2

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July & August | No Meetings

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Authors’ Marketplace

October 19, 2026

1:00 – 3:30 pm | Clubhouse 7

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November 18, 2026

2:00 – 4:00 pm | Clubhouse 3 Room 2

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Holiday Party

December 8, 2026

5:00 – 7:30 pm | Clubhouse 7

2025 Village Stories Award Winners

Peggy Edwards Best Story Award

1. Barbara Pronin | Moon at the End of the World
2. Georgie HackfordThe Word on the Street
3. Sandra Lee Cohen | Baba (Father)

Scott Galasso Best Poem Award

1. Diana Pardee | The Last Blossom
2. Patricia Bailey | American Fairy Tale
3. William Scott Galasso | An Invitation: Declined

If there’s a book that you want to read, but it hasn’t been written yet, then you must write it.

— Toni Morrison