An Evening with Franz Kafka: Readings & Commentary. Join Jim Stapleton & Diana Bigelow at the Ripton Community Church, Friday, July 21st at 7:00 pm for an evening devoted to the enigmatic writer, Franz Kafka. Readings and commentary will run about an hour, followed by a Q & A session. Free admission. On Route 125 in the Ripton village center. Call 802-388-0338 for more information.