Annual SLV Poetry Reading on Wednesday, April 27 at 7:00

The public is invited to the Seventh Annual San Lorenzo Valley Poetry Reading on Wednesday, April 27 at 7:00 p.m., at the Felton Community Hall.  Gary Young, Santa Cruz County Poet Laureate, will read from his own poetry and then introduce local poets to read original poems he has selected, on the theme "Heroes and Heroines,"  from entries in four age categories.  In addition, favorite poems will be read by Jody Bruce  (Boulder Creek Elementary), Nancy Macy (SLV Redemption/Recycling Centers), Barbara Sprenger (The Satellite Telework Centers),  Laura Whaley (Boulder Creek and Felton Libraries), and  Thomas Wynn (Wynn Capital Management).

The reading, described by a previous attendee  as "a wonderful, heartwarming event,"  is free to the public and will include refreshments.   It is sponsored by Felton Library Friends, a group of San Lorenzo Valley residents dedicated to excellent public library services for Felton and surrounding areas.  For more information, contact  www.feltonlibraryfriends.org, 335-1135, feltonlibraryfriends@gmail.com

Event: Seventh Annual San Lorenzo Valley Poetry Reading
Contact: Paul Machlis (daytime 459-3540, night 335-7391, email machlis@gmail.com)
Presenter: Felton Library Friends
Day and time: Wednesday, April 27, 7-8  p.m.
Location: Felton Community Hall, 6191 Highway 9, Felton
Admission:  Free


Here's an account of the event last year:
http://slvnews.blogspot.com/2010/04/local-poets-inspire-enthrall-audience.html

April 6th Deadline for SLV Poetry Reading

Drawing of Future Felton Library

Calling All Poets 

Felton Library Friends invites SLV residents to submit poems by April 6 on the theme of "heroes and heroines" for the 7th Annual San Lorenzo Valley Poetry Reading. We’d like more poems from all age categories, particularly the youngest group—parents and teachers, please encourage your 4-8 year olds to write or dictate a poem to submit.

Poems selected in four age categories by Santa Cruz Poet Laureate Gary Young will be read at the SLV Poetry Reading on Wednesday, April 27 at the Felton Community Hall. 

Entries must be submitted on or before April 6 by email to feltonlibraryfriends@gmail.com or by mail to Felton Library Friends, PO Box 1245, Felton, CA 95018.  One poem per poet may be submitted, and must include poet's name, age category, and phone number. The age categories are 4-8 (dictation OK), 9-12, 13-17, and  adult.

For more information, contact Felton Library Friends, a chapter of Friends of the Santa Cruz Public Libraries, at 335-9553, feltonlibraryfriends@gmail.com or visit feltonlibraryfriends.org.