OPA Presents Poetry at the Portland Central Library
OPA Reads Poetry Multnomah County Library Central Library US Bank Room 801 SW 10th Avenue Portland April 17th 5:30-7:30
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Eugene’s Public Poetry
Erik Muller is one of OPA’s representatives on the Oregon Poetry Collection’s governing committee. Check out new OPC material at https://oregonpoets.org/resources/oregon-poetry-collection/ Here he writes about public poetry in Eugene. One: Poems Inscribed on Steel Plenty of poetry books right at home and more than I’ll ever get to at the Eugene Public Library. But still
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An Interview with Willa Schneberg
Willa Schneberg (back row, center) after reading and interaction program with “Gunjan” members During her stay in Kathmandu between Feb. 4 and Feb. 12, Willa Schneberg taught at the Dharmakirti Vihar before a large group of Nepalese Theravada Buddhists, lay and monastic. She also taught at a number of other venues. In an interview
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Rachel Barton launches third issue of Willawaw Journal
Spring 2018 Issue 3 is now “live” and ready for your viewing pleasure. Enjoy a wealth of fine art from Leslie Green, Judith Sander, Kathy Jederlinich and others. Poetry abounds from near and far: South Africa, Wales, Australia, and 14 states in the US. You will find several NW poets including Paulann Petersen, Sue Fagalde
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Grants Pass: New Beginnings
OPA President Lisa Baldwin and member H. Ni Aodagain, both members of Applegate Poets, lead a workshop. Read more for details. [gview file=”https://oregonpoets.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/18_03-Poetry-Alive_New-Beginnings.pdf”]
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2018 Cascadia Winners
The Oregon Poetry Association congratulates the winners of the 2018 Cascadia poetry contest, open to all K-12 students including private, home, and parochial school students. Division I: Kindergarten through Second Grade Ryan Bowles, Frankenstein’s Underwear, Beverly Cleary School, Portland, teacher Tricia Barry Nat Butler, Witches and Wolves, Beverly Cleary School, Portland, teacher Tricia Barry Caleb
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Call for Conference Session Proposals
The Oregon Poetry Association invites proposals for workshops, presentations, and panels for its 2018 Fall Conference, to be held Sept. 29-30 (Sat-Sun) at the beautiful Valley River Inn in Eugene, OR. Proposals will be accepted between May 1 and June 1, with decision notification on June 16. Presenters receive free registration for the day-and-a-half conference,
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Board Minutes February 17, 2018
Oregon Poetry Association Board Meeting: February 17, 2018 12-3 PM Via SKYPE Members participating: Lisa, Joy, Lynn, Bruce, Diane, Shirley, Stella, Charles, Erik (Dale absent, but sent material via Diane) COMMUNICATIONS: The board president asked board members to route to her any communication prior to that information being sent to more than just
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Board Minutes January 13, 2018
Oregon Poetry Association board meeting minutes: January 13, 2018 SKYPE attendees: Lisa, Joy, Charles, Shirley, Stella, Diane, Erik and Bruce. OPA’s financial status has been reviewed by old and new officers. Printed reports were emailed to the board. New debit cards are on the way for three authorized holders. Question: Should OPA change fiscal
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Spring Contest Deadline March 1st!
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