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www.mwa-ma.org
Mystery Writers of America, Inc. was established in 1945 by a dozen or so like-minded mystery writers for the purpose of promoting and protecting the interests and welfare of mystery writers and to increase the esteem and literary recognition given to the genre.

www.chessiechapter.org
We were founded in 1990 as a regional chapter of Sisters in Crime (SinC), an international organization for people who love mysteries in support of women who write them.

Philosophy group discussing spiritual and/or religious topics of general interest. Moderated by Philosophy and Philosophy of Religion Professor, Dr. Gonzalo T. Palacios. The Erasmus Group meets every other Wednesday evening at Kensington Row Bookshop. Read about the Erasmus Group at here.

www.kensingtonhistory.org
The Kensington Historical Society was founded in 1977 to preserve and protect the history of this charming small town. Through documents, photos and personal reminiscences we record and treasure those events that make our town so unique.

www.bookcrossing.com
BookCrossing will be handing out free books for you to read, enjoy and then release into the wild for others to find. You can then follow your book's travels on the BookCrossing website and take part in an online discussion about books and authors.

The Healthy Children-Healthy Oceans Foundation (HCHOF) is a Maryland based IRS-approved charitable organization that seeks to interest and to educate children and youth, the leaders of tomorrow, about the oceans and their importance in our lives, all over the world, taking into account maritime history, maritime trade, law of the sea, environmental conservation and habitat preservation, ocean science and technology, literature, poetry, art and mythology. Children and youth at the festival can participate in The Healthy Children-Healthy Oceans Foundation's Drawing Competition.

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First Book provides new books to children in need, addressing one of the most important factors affecting literacy – access to books. First Book - Montgomery County has been distributing books to programs serving children in Montgomery County since 2001. Join us for fun bookmark-making activities for kids and the young at heart!

www.chaostoclarity.com | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn |
The women of Chaos To Clarity specialize in getting writers, solopreneurs, and small businesses on the Web - from the decision to have or improve a website to making the most of social media, we guide you every step of the way and take over the technical heavy lifting. Our clients get to spend more time doing what they love and learn how to make better web-relation business decisions along the way.

We invite you to stop by our table to learn more or attend one of our presentations at 12:30pm or 2:00pm on How to Promote Your Books & Business with the Web. We'll share lots of useful tips and strategies to help you make the most of social media, blogs, and websites - your own and other people's!

dcconspiracy.com
The DC Conspiracy was founded in 2006 by a group of friends. Since then, it has published various anthologies, curated Counter Culture Festivals and attracted a wide variety of talented creators.

guildofbookworkers.org
The Potomac Chapter of the Guild of Book Workers is a regional chapter of the national guild. The members come from all aspects of work relating to the book, for ex. book and paper conservators, book binders, paper marblers, book collectors and book artists. The Potomac Chapter has a monthly activity such as a workshop, a tour (of a library), or a demonstration.

midatlanticbookpublishers.com | Facebook
Browse a wide range of fiction and non-fiction for adults and children, published by our indie publisher members. Meet indie published authors available in our booth for book signings. Publishers and self-publishers and anyone considering publishing can meet current association members and find out more about membership in our association.

A neighborhood table of authors from the Woodside area of Silver Spring.

www.noyeslibraryfoundation.org
The Noyes Children’s Library nestles among towering trees and Victorian homes in historic Kensington, Maryland, offering a book-filled haven for young children and their families. Founded in 1893, Noyes is at once the oldest public library in the Washington D.C. area – predating the current Library of Congress by four years – and a modern-day center for early literacy initiatives.
Despite its history and place in the fabric of the community, Noyes is vulnerable to the current county budget crisis, and was scheduled to be closed in July 2010. The Noyes Children’s Library Foundation – founded in 1991 during a similar crisis – responded to the community outcry and convinced the county to renew the partnership that had kept the Library open throughout the 1990’s

www.fermataeclectic.org
Fermata Eclectic aims to provide community stages for exceptional, classically trained young and mature musicians (and vocalists) to achieve their musical dreams.

washingtonindependentreviewofbooks.com | Twitter
WIRoB launched on Feburary 13, and posts new book-related context every day - reviews of new books, Q&As with leading authors, blogs, and podcasts of author interviews. We have already featured exchanges with Alice McDermott, Isabelle Wilkerson, and Chang-rae Lee, and books by Ward Just, Carsten Jensen, Joshua Foer and Susan Jacoby.

www.montgomerymag.com (under construction)
Montgomery Magazine is a bi-monthly and full-color, glossy lifestyle magazine that celebrates the diversity and unique character of Montgomery County, MD. Features and departments in each issue offer readers infotainment: profiles of celebrities and other well-known county residents, local resources, the arts, dining, local history, great getaways in and around the county, and tips for improving health, decorating, landscaping, personal finance and more.

www.gfwcmd.org
86-year old charitable, service and social group of all-ages women. Not limited to Kensington residents. General meetings: 2nd Mondays Sept.-Dec., Feb-May. Speakers: authors, historians, music, gardening, arts and culture, personal and household planning. Monthly newsletter, book, bridge and garden groups; occasional arts/crafts, drama and music. Charities include: MD College scholarships, wounded military phone cards, food banks, homeless and domestic violence shelters, youth art, hospice, environment/conservation.

www.kensingtonheightsmd.org
The Kensington Heights Civic Association represents 711 single-family homes located between the Town of Kensington & Westfield Wheaton and Plyers Mill Rd. & University Blvd. Our primary purpose is to support the quality of life in Kensington Heights by promoting the highest levels of community responsibility.