Saturday, September 18 (OXFORD) noon-3:00pm Welcome Kathryn Johnson the author of numerous books of romance, non-fiction, suspense and children’s books signing her book THE GENTLEMAN POET: A Novel of Love, Danger and Shakespeare’s The Tempest. ($15.00) Don’t miss it and this talented local author.

Saturday, October 2, 2010: noon- 3:00 pm (Place to be announced) Chesapeake Chapter of Sisters in Crime.  \“Tickle Their Funny Bones and Empty Their Wallets” Donna Andrews and Joanna Slan discuss writing humorous mysteries. www.chessiechapter.org MLC will sell books.

Saturday, October 2, 2010 (OXFORD) Oxford Community Center –4:00 – 6:00 pm OXFORD PAINTED FENCE AUCTION. Join the fun and bid on your favorite Oxford Painted Fence while sipping on a glass of wine and tasting treats from Oxford’s restaurants. The charity of the artist of the fence with the highest bid will receive a portion of the evening’s proceeds. More information at www.portofoxford.com

Saturday, October 16, 2010 (OXFORD) 2:00 – 4:00 pm Lucie Snodgrass signs her wonderful cookbook DISHING UP MARYLAND filled with pictures, flavors, and recipes from Maryland’s farms, vineyards, farmers’ markest and restaurants. We’ll have wine, munchies, and local cheese. Our special guest is Mark Salter celebrated chef of the Robert Morris Inn who will join us in the store at 3:00 pm.

Saturday, November 6, 2010 (Place to be announced) noon – 3:00 pm Sisters in Crime Chesapeake Chapter CELEBRATION OF CHESAPEAKE AUTHORS who have books published in 2010. More about authors to be included later. www.chessiechapter.org. MLC will sell books.

November 9, 2010 (CHEVY CHASE) 6:30pm Mystery Writers of America “The Enduring Appeal of Sherlock Holmes in the 21st Century” with Daniel Stashower, and others. More info to come at http://mwa-ma.org/events.html. MLC will sell books.

December 3-5, 2010 (OXFORD) CHRISTMAS ON THE CREEK Lots of happenings around town beginning with Santa’s arrival on Friday at dusk at Town Park; Saturday morning breakfast with Santa at the Fire House. The Museum will have a special display. We’ll have hot drinks for you at the store. More details later. Celebrate December in beautiful Oxford.

December 21, 2010 (WASHINGTON, DC) Washington Academy of Sciences. 6:00 pm. SCIENCE IS MURDER II. Louis Bayard (Vidoq and early forensics); Ellen Crosby (winemaking); and Dana Stabenow (archaeology) are on tap to discuss their crafts .MLC will sell books.