The Calling Bell

The Life Forest is an exploration of the author’s late-diagnoses of autism and ADHD, while drawing deeply on nature and animals as sources of inspiration, connection, and kinship. Here inner and outer landscapes are weaved together, integrating personal and familial experience, and self-understanding with interrelationship.
Through these poems, Erica Settino investigates themes such as ancestry and inheritance, facing the unknown, interconnection as the foundation of all of life, and believing in the power of hope as the place from which we can begin again, and again, and again.Limited copies of the book will be available for sale at the event. Copies can also be purchased directly from the publisher. Event will include a reading, discussion with optional Q &amp; A, and book signing.&nbsp;Erica Settino is a neuroqueer, late-diagnosed AuDHDer, author, artist, and activist whose work has been published in numerous print and online literary journals, anthologies, magazines, and blogs. She is the founder of the non-profit organization, Karuna For Animals, and the author of two forthcoming books, My Mommy Is a Witch, and Autistic Arcana: A Neurodivergent Approach to Tarot Magick. More information about Erica and her work can be found on her website: erica-settino.com.
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Local Event: Join local author and activist, Erica Settino, for a reading of her new chapbook, The Life Forest.

Suffolk County

Huntington

New York

Join local author and activist, Erica Settino,...

The Life Forest is an exploration of the author’s late-diagnoses of autism and ADHD, while drawing deeply on nature and animals...

Join local author and activist, Erica Settino, for a reading of her new chapbook, The Life Forest.

The Marker

Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce is excited to host the 2026 Culinary Delights Kickoff &amp; Networking Event on Wednesday, April 29th at 6pm! Co-Hosted By <a href="https://agents.allstate.com/celeste-gullo-glen-head-ny.html" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Celeste &amp; Co Insurance</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.firstcentralsavings.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">First Central Savings Bank</a>. • When: Wednesday, April 29th at 6:00pm • Where: <a href="https://themarkerny.com/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">The Marker Restaurant</a> – 111 Lattingtown Rd, Glen Cove • Directions: maps.app.goo.gl/kambT4NmHvpPXrCN8 • RSVP Online: $25 per person - <a href="https://GlenCoveChamber.org/Networking" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">GlenCoveChamber.org/Networking</a> • What To Expect: Passed hors d’oeuvres &amp; fine foods, w/soft drinks included, cash bar. Join us for a great evening to network &amp; connect, and build relationships in the welcoming &amp; beautiful space at The Marker; who are also Culinary Delights participants! This is a great opportunity to engage with local business leaders and be part of the excitement as we kick off 2026 Culinary Delights happening on May 18th! This special evening brings together Chamber members &amp; Culinary Delights participants &amp; restaurateurs, while we thank our generous &amp; incredible sponsors and officially kick off one of Glen Cove’s signature events, in it's 28th year! ~ Please RSVP in advance so we can plan accordingly. We look forward to seeing you there! • Learn more about the upcoming 28th Annual Culinary Delights event &amp; purchase early bird tickets online by visiting: GlenCoveChamber.org/Culinary

Local Event: 2026 Culinary Delights Kickoff Party & Networking Mixer at The Marker Restaurant

Nassau County

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2026 Culinary Delights Kickoff Party &...

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New York City Metropolitan Area

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Join local author and activist, Erica Settino, for a reading of her new chapbook, The Life Forest.

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