BryonySeries: St. Dennis Catholic School Lockport

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Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Community News: Nov. 16 and Nov. 19

Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage."

Tuesday, October 15, 2019

New Opportunities

The last few weeks, seemingly out of nowhere, a number of new opportunities knocked on my door.

A few have happened within my family and will stay there.

But several others involve sharing on my part, so I'm sharing here.

First of all, I'm thankful for my sister Karen at the Downers Grove Library for connecting me with VampCon Chicago, even though it was canceled at the last minute.

It still led to covering a Skype story with Bram Stoker descendant Dacre Stoker, which was tons of fun, considering my love for the vampire genre in general and Dracula in particular.

And then a fellow writer, whom I've not (yet) met (she runs the group

"All Things Literary, Grammar and Writing" on Facebook), asked me to reach out to the owner of Audiophil's Records in Joliet to participate in the store's first "Panic in the Plaza" event at the end of this month, which has greatly consoled me over the loss of VampCon.

But first, WriteOn Joliet will participate in its first group author fest at the White Oak Library in Crest Hill, thanks to my co-leader and local celebrity Tom Hernandez for suggesting it. I had participated in the fest twice just as BryonySeries, but it's WriteOn Joliet's first time at an author fest as a group.

And then the following Wednesday, I will participate in a small "speed networking" event for the teen members Fearless Females, a unique partnership between Joliet Central High School and the Zonta Club of Joliet. The very gracious invitation was waiting for me on bleary morning when I signed into my email, which woke me up better than my dark roast coffee.

At the beginning of November, I will participate in a career fair at St. Dennis School in Lockport, the invitation that started the slew of blessings.

Finally, I was invited to appear on this podcast, which will air (hopefully) in time to promote WriteOn Joliet's third annual anthology release party on Nov. 15 at The Book Market in Crest Hill.

Every one of these opportunities is a very different opportunity to share various aspects of my writings from various angles.

And this morning, when every sentence I'm writing is interspersed with a yawn (the silent scream for more coffee, right?), I'm very humbled that each of these people felt I had something valuable to share, and I pray that I live up to the expectations when each of the times arrive.

Have a most blessed day: readers, writers, and BryonySeries fans.

Illustration by Kathleen Rose Van Pelt for "Bryony."

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Community News: July 17, 2019

Check out the awesome things people are doing.

If you live within the Herald-News' coverage area (most of Will and Grundy counties in Illinois), and you'd like to share your organization's news or upcoming events, email the information to new@theherald-news.com.

Joliet Junior College students earn dean’s lists for spring 2019

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/07/15/joliet-junior-college-students-earn-deans-lists-for-spring-2019/audhcas/

Joliet Junior College students earn dean’s lists for spring 2019

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/07/17/joliet-junior-college-students-earn-deans-lists-for-spring-2019/abi47w2/

Bolingbrook students receive 'Honor the Raiders' awards

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/07/15/bolingbrook-students-receive-honor-the-raiders-awards/aomp9um/

Bolingbrook High School student attends Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/07/15/bolingbrook-high-school-student-attends-honeywell-leadership-challenge-academy/aeoi3as/

Partnership brings driver's ed cars to Lincoln-Way high schools

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/07/11/partnership-brings-drivers-ed-cars-to-lincoln-way-high-schools/arl3slh/

LyondellBasell Recognized by ICCTA for Partnership with #Joliet Junior College

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/07/11/lyondellbasell-recognized-by-iccta-for-partnership-with-joliet-junior-college/a40fq9r/

Lockport school participates in technology conference

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2019/07/13/d0dc1a14e4804f798cfcd32b704d4f89/index.xml

Lemont school participated in state science fair

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/07/13/lemont-school-participated-in-state-science-fair/a44txg6/

Lemont school wins scholastic bowl

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/07/13/lemont-school-wins-scholastic-bowl/a3oh90/

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Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage." Follow him at www.facebook.com/artbymattcoundiff

Monday, May 13, 2019

Community News: May 11 and May 13, 2019

Gotta Do It: May 13 through May 20

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/06/gotta-do-it-may-13-through-may-20/aqnygsr/

Local arts and entertainment: May 13 through May 20

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/06/local-arts-and-entertainment-may-13-through-may-20/ag3r1xv/

Local pet events: May 13 through May 20

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/06/local-pet-events-may-13-through-may-20/ac61jkn/

Local health events: May 14 to May 21

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/06/local-health-events-may-14-to-may-21/a1zjtix/

Local food events: May 13 through May 20

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/06/local-food-events-may-13-through-may-20/aavtawe/

Local faith events: May 13 through May 20

https://www.theherald-news.com/2019/05/06/local-faith-events-may-13-through-may-20/atf9kmy/

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Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage." Follow him at www.facebook.com/artbymattcoundiff

Friday, December 21, 2018

Community News: Dec. 20 and Dec. 21, 2018

Check out upcoming events and the awesome things people are doing.

Local faith events: Dec. 20 to Dec. 27

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/19/local-faith-events-dec-20-to-dec-27/at8qrrf/

Local arts and entertainment: Dec. 21 through Dec. 28

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/19/local-arts-and-entertainment-dec-21-through-dec-28/afjvekl/

St. Mary Nativity in Joliet announces its November Students of the Month

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/19/st-mary-nativity-in-joliet-announces-its-november-students-of-the-month/algi6c0/

Joliet Franciscans hosted fundraiser
Sister Jean Okroi and Visitation and Aid Society honored at the event

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/11/c1755f1c1a2d472eab6016d9b7121a60/index.xml?page=1

Indian Trail first grade in Frankfort celebrates 'Around the World'

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/21/indian-trail-first-grade-in-frankfort-celebrates-around-the-world/a12xl7p/

Local students participate in musical events

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/21/local-students-participate-in-musical-events/an2u7di/

Timbers of Shorewood hosts party for the community

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/17/f0dd82e4540547b58890009434e462a6/index.xml

St. Dennis Catholic School in #Lockport holds career fair

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/02/74cf7961f920467cb6747dbe4ee9f4c8/index.xml

St. Mary Immaculate in Plainfield held Red Ribbon Week

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/02/c4c57f33fd984927a4dd003f5b8b5414/index.xml

Minooka High School’s National Honor Society inducts members

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/14/minooka-high-schools-national-honor-society-inducts-members/a2egm94/

Minooka Community High School’s Sean Hackney honored as National Board Certified Teacher

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/14/minooka-community-high-schools-sean-hackney-honored-as-national-board-certified-teacher/asngcxy/

JTHS Alumni Spotlight: Lily Luna

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/14/jths-alumni-spotlight-lily-luna/a9996y0/

JTHS Alumni Spotlight: Marissa Draper

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/14/jths-alumni-spotlight-marissa-draper/avkm7rg/

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Illustration by Matt Coundiff for "Visage." Follow him at www.facebook.com/artbymattcoundiff

Friday, December 14, 2018

Community News: Dec. 13, 2018

Check out upcoming events and the awesome things people are doing.

Local faith events: Dec. 13 to Dec. 20

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/12/local-faith-events-dec-13-to-dec-20/a526kve/

Plainfield school held golf outing

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/12/05/plainfield-school-held-golf-outing/abf21dm/

Lockport students attend technology conference

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/11/30/c5a961e7be524378a8a1a924d320d68a/index.xml

Joliet Catholic Academy announces November Students of the Month

https://www.theherald-news.com/lists/2018/12/04/285ff9e6090c451f99221f153a2c42e9/index.xml

Joliet senior performed at writers conference

https://www.theherald-news.com/2018/11/01/joliet-senior-performed-at-writers-conference/apokw8d/

Illustration by Kathleen Rose Van Pelt for "Bryony."