Calendar of local literary events
Scroll down to check out out all the incredible activities that are happening soon! If you are hosting a literary event for our area, please contact us to be added to the calendar for free.
May
Saturday, May 17, at 7pm, the Moody Brews will be performing for a Watershed fundraiser. Should be an exciting night to attend!
Sunday, May 25, at 2pm, the local writer’s group Writer’s Block Party will be meeting to discuss their unpublished works. Join in to receive encouraging feedback and inspiration. The prompt this month is “Death by Chocolate” – let’s see where that takes you!
Thursday, May 29, at 6pm we will toast the newest edition of The Watershed Journal! Submitters are invited to perform their pieces and talk about their inspiration.
June 2025
Sunday, June 1, at 1pm, the Contemporary Literature Book Club will be reviewing The Wedding People by Alison Espach. Grab the book and join in the conversation!
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