Frank Masi’s story “Shadows of War” was accepted into the FWA’s latest collection. He came in second place in the Poetry Ensemble of Orlando’s annual contest and was asked to read at the Swann/Gwendolyn Brooks reception on June 7^th. Frank also won second place in the Maitland Public Library’s annual poetry contest.  For more information, visit here.

Elaine Person came in second place in the Head-to-Head Haiku contest at the Orlando Fringe Festival.

Elaine teaches a Prose and Poetry writing class at Winter Park Public Library on Wednesdays at 7 p.m. in the Melanson Room. For more information, visit Elaine’s website.

The Orange County Public Library will host a screening of the movie “Oliver and Company” on Saturday, May 31^st at 2 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. For more information, visit the Orange County Public Library website.