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The following author appearances, readings and book events are planned for the coming week in the Valley:

Northampton Community Arts Trust: Chris Gonzalez, Ashley Amon and Barry Maup will read their poetry Wednesday, 7 p.m., 33 Hawley St., Northampton. 

ST. JOHN’S CHURCH: Preston Browning reads from his new book of essays, “Struggling for the Soul of Our Country,” Friday, 7 p.m., St. John’s Church, Main and South streets, Ashfield. 628-3276. browning@wellspringhouse.net

WORLD WAR II CLUB: Northampton Poetry holds an open mic Tuesday, 8 p.m, followed by featured readers Veda Leone
and Brenda Snyder, at 50 Conz St, Northampton.
 $4 admission; $3 students. northamptonpoetry.com