Schedule:

5:00pm  - 7:00pm: Wild Writing Wednesday
We’ll meet at Nevada City Picture Framing and Restoration. Proprietor Melissa Goldman is opening up her beautiful space for Wild Writers to enjoy “prompts for poetry and prose.” Led by Sands Hall.  This is an inclusive and dynamic group of writers; no experience necessary. Wine and Sparkling water available. Donations welcome but not required.

Location: Nevada City Picture Framing and Restoration, Nevada City, CA

1:00pm: Poetry in Parks: Students and Poets Read
In cooperation with the California State Parks Department, and California Poets in the Schools, Kirsten Casey, Poet Laureate of Nevada County, will be hosting an outdoor poetry reading with local adult and high school poets.  Special guest, California Poet Laureate Lee Herrick, will attend to speak, and listen to poems about the Empire Mine and his “My California” prompt, which was part of the curriculum in Kirsten Casey’s two high school residencies.

Musical guest, to play before the reading, is Davia. Picnics are allowed, so bring a blanket and some snacks. Should there be inclement weather the reading will take place in the Clubhouse.

Park Entry Fee: $5  (Children under five free.)

Location: The Empire Mine State Park, Grass Valley, CA