Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill Mansion

The Hudson Valley Writers Center (HVWC) is pleased to announce its 2026 Annual Gala, themed “Your Waters, Your Melodies: A Benefit Celebrating the Power of Language in Concert with Our Natural World.” The gala will be held Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 6-9 p.m. at <a href="https://abigailkirsch.com/signature-properties/tappan-hill-mansion/" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill Mansion</a> in Tarrytown, New York.&nbsp;This year, the Hudson Valley Writers Center is proud to recognize two honorees whose work bridges storytelling, culture, and environmental stewardship:
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 <li>Haleh Liza Gafori (Literary Honoree): A New York City-born translator, performance artist, poet, and educator of Persian descent.&nbsp;</li>
 <li>Riverkeeper &amp; President Tracy Brown (Community Honoree): Riverkeeper protects and restores the Hudson River and its tributaries while safeguarding the drinking water supply for nine million New York City and Hudson Valley residents.&nbsp;</li>
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The Hudson Valley Writers Center (HVWC) is pleased to announce its 2026 Annual Gala, themed “Your Waters, Your Melodies: A...

Hudson Valley Writers Center 2026 Annual Gala: “Your Waters, Your Melodies”

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Hudson Valley Writers Center 2026 Annual Gala: “Your Waters, Your Melodies”

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Abigail Kirsch at Tappan Hill Mansion, 81 Highland Ave, Tarrytown, NY

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