An Evening with Beth Macy: book launch in support of Great Expectations 10/16/25

Schedule

Thu, 16 Oct, 2025 at 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

Charter Hall at the City Market Building | Roanoke, VA

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"An Evening with Beth Macy" book launch and reception is held in support of the Great Expectations program serving former foster care youth at Virginia Western Community College. Each ticket includes a signed copy of "Paper Girl: A Memoir of Family and Home in a Fractured America." The evening begins at 6 p.m. with a reception of Autumn Hors D'ouvres and Prosecco Bar, followed by a 7 p.m. panel discussion, "Roanoke's Foster Care Crisis." Ms. Macy's presentation will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Location:
Charter Hall at the City Market Building, 32 Market Square, S.E., Roanoke, VA 24011
Date: 10/16/2025
Start Time: 6 p.m.
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Charter Hall at the City Market Building, 32 Market Square SE (3rd Floor),Roanoke, Virginia, United States

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Virginia Western Community College

Host or Publisher Virginia Western Community College

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