Neuse River Writers, formally known as Triangle East Writers, is a diverse group of people who meet to share, offer support, learn, and improve their writing craft for fun and/or publication. We gather the second Thursday of every month from
5 pm to 7 pm
Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield,
305 E. Market Street, Smithfield, NC.
REGULARLY SCHEDULED EVENTS
Member Meeting
June 12, 2025 5 - 7 PM
JUNE MEETING:
President’s Surprise
Even the other board members do not know what sort of scheme Char intends to hatch at our June meeting! You have no choice but to mark your calendar for June 12, 5-7 PM to find out!
FREE
Visitors Welcome
Neuse River Writers meet
2nd Thursday of every month
from 5:00 pm to 7 pm at the
Public Library of Johnston County & Smithfield
305 E Market Street, Smithfield, NC
Member Meeting - 2025 DATES
June 12
July 10
August 14
September 11
October 9
November 13
December 11
WRITE ON!
Facilitator - Barbara Crowley
Benson Center for Active Aging
1204 N Johnson St, Benson, NC
FREE
Tuesdays 1 - 3 PM
2025 DATES
May 6, 13, 20, 27
June 3, 10, 17, 24
July 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
August 5, 12, 19, 26
September 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
October 7, 14, 21, 28,
November - 4, 11, 18, 25
December 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
THE WRITE STUFF
Facilitator - Char Vinar
Clayton Center for Active Aging
303 Dairy Rd, Clayton, NC
FREE
Wednesdays 3-4pm
2025 DATES
May 7, 14, 21, 28
June 4, 11, 18, 25
July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30
August 6, 13, 20, 27
September 3, 10, 17, 24
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29
November 5, 12, 19, 26
December 3, 10, 17, 24
TELLING OUR STORIES
Facilitator - Cindy Brookshire
Harrison Center for Active Aging
611 W. Noble Street, Selma, NC
FREE
Thursdays 1 - 3 PM
2025 DATES
May 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29
June 5, 12, 19, and 24
July 3, 10, 17, and 24
August 7, 14, 21, and 28
September 4, 11, 18, and 25
October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30
November - 6, 13, and 20
December 4, 11, and 18
Break-Out Groups
Three Locations
Selma Open Mic
May 30, 2025 5 - 7 PM
Members are encouraged (not required) to perform their work at monthly open mics. The Community Open Mic Emcees are volunteers, and the sessions are two hours long. Getting up in front of an audience and performing their work helps writers improve their content and presentations.
FREE
Visitors of All Ages Welcome
Open Mic occurs
Last Friday of most months
from 6:00 pm to 8pm at the
Harrison Center for Active Aging
611 W. Noble Street, Selma, NC
Open Mic - 2025 DATES
May 30
July 25
August 29
September 26
October 31
November - Closed for the holidays
December - Closed for the holidays
