The Chesapeake Chapter holds a monthly luncheon meeting with a speaker usually on the first Saturday of each month, unless there is a holiday, venue scheduling, or convention conflict. Occasionally, the chapter offers a field trip or special event instead of a luncheon. Upcoming meeting dates are listed below. You will receive an email notice in advance of the meeting, along with a registration form and menu choice (if applicable). To reserve your place at a meeting, follow the directions as stated on the email notice or on the meeting’s announcement on this website. Guests and non-members are welcome to attend (unless otherwise noted).
UPCOMING CHAPTER EVENTS:
Saturday, December 1, 2018
Time: 12:30 pm – Book sales begin
@ 1:00 pm – Speakers begin
Reston Regional Library
11925 Bowman Towne Drive
Reston, VA 20190
703-689-2700
Mystery Author Extravaganza!
It’s time for our annual Mystery Author Extravaganza in Virginia! Come hear 27 chapter authors talk about their new mystery/crime books and short stories published this year. We’ll have a different mix of authors than at November’s event, so even if you went to that one, we hope you’ll attend this event, too.
Which authors will be speaking? William Ade, Donna Andrews, E.A. Aymar, Karen Cantwell, Maya Corrigan, Barb Goffman, Sherry Harris, Eleanor Cawood Jones, Libby Klein, Maureen Klovers, Tara Laskowski, Eileen McIntire, Adam Meyer, Melinda Mullett, Alan Orloff, Josh Pachter, Shari Randall, Susan Reiss, Verena Rose, Harriette Sackler, Colleen Shogan, Shawn Reilly Simmons, Lane Stone, Art Taylor, Robin Templeton, Cathy Wiley, and Stacy Woodson.
Booksellers from Mystery Loves Company will be there to sell these authors’ works, and the authors will be happy to sign them. This meeting will be especially timely because Hanukkah starts the next night, December 2nd, and Christmas and Kwanzaa will be less than a month away. Books make great gifts for others as well as yourself.
The meeting is free and open to the public, but PLEASE RSVP so we can ensure the library sets out enough chairs. RSVP by email to barbgoffman [[at]] yahoo [[dot]] com by Friday morning, November 30th. Of course, if you decide at the last minute to attend, we’d still love to see you.
Some restaurants within a mile of the library, where you can have lunch beforehand:
- On The Border: 11880 Spectrum Center, Reston. 571-485-7929
- Not Your Average Joe’s: 1845 Fountain Drive, Reston. 571-234-8200
- Silver Diner: 11951 Killingsworth Avenue, Reston. 703-742-0801
Reston Town Center, about a half mile from the library, also has plenty of restaurants, as well as garage and street parking. Learn more here: http://www.restontowncenter.com/restaurants.html.
Parking: The library has plenty of free parking.
We look forward to seeing you at the extravaganza!
UPCOMING CHAPTER AUTHORS’ EVENTS
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Time: 2:00 pm
Crofton Community Library
1681 Riedel Road
Crofton, MD 21114
410-222-7915
How to Write a Series
Sherry Harris, A.L. Herbert, John Dekakis, Flo McCahon and Rebecca York talk about writing a series.
Sunday, November 18, 2018
Time: 2:00 pm
Barnes & Noble
Harbour Center
2516 Solomons Island Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
410-573-1115
Book Discussions and Signing
Donna Andrews and Mary Ellen Hughes discuss and sign their books.
Saturday, December 8, 2018
Time: 2:00 pm
Bowman Library
871 Tasker Road
Stephens City, VA 22655
540-869-9000
Wednesday, January 16, 2019
Time: 7:00 pm
Beatley Library
5005 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22304
703-746-1702
Food Lovers Mysteries
Chapter authors will discuss their food-related mysteries.
