Upcoming Events
J&J Sunday Poetry Jam Sunday, August 16, 2026, 4-6 pm Flockworks Creative Center (formerly Cobalt Gallery) 430 Main St. Fort Bragg, CA 95437
Happy to be the featured reader at this month’s J&J Poetry Jam in Fort Bragg. Join me on the coast for a reading of my work followed by an open mic.
ENG 503: Creative Writing for Older Adults Fall 2026 Wednesdays 1:30-4:35 pm, 8/17-12/11/2026 Mendocino College Ukiah Campus
This course will introduce adults to a variety of creative writing skills, providing an opportunity to recall, organize, and share life experiences through written expression. Students will have the opportunity to sharpen both creative writing and computer skills, as well as interact with a supportive community of fellow writers.
All ages and genres welcome!
To register, visit mendocino.edu or call the Ukiah Campus at (707) 468-3000. For more information, email gguardado@mendocino.edu
Shut Up & Write!® Lake County Meets monthly at rotating locations
What We're About: Shut Up & Write! is a global community that empowers writers to overcome procrastination, silence their inner critic, and make consistent progress on their projects. Our events provide a structured and focused environment where writers can come together, set aside distractions, and achieve their writing goals.
What to Expect: A few minutes of introductions, a period of focused writing, and a final check-in to share our progress. Once you arrive, our host will lead introductions, and then everyone will write for a quiet, focused period of time. Afterward, we’ll have an optional time to chat and get to know each other. Our events are a safe space for writers to work on their craft. No one will read or critique your writing.
Unique to Lake County: Writers of all ages, levels, and genres are welcome at our events. We rotate locations to support local small businesses and reach more writers in different areas of the county. Please reach out if you wish for us to come to your area, or if you have a venue suggestion! Our meetups are always free, but we encourage you to support the venues that welcome us by making a modest purchase.
Follow us and RSVP for events HERE.
Your hosts are Georgina Marie Guardado, Lake County Poet Laureate 20-24, and Cinamon Vann, nonfiction writer and founder of the Sacramento chapter of Shut Up & Write.
New Darlings: Readings of Contemporary Poetry Third Fridays, 5-6 pm PT, via Zoom
New Darlings is back!
New Darlings is a poetry series aimed to create good conversations around a new poet each month, connecting poetry lovers around the world.
Join Jennifer Mills Kerr and I on the 3rd Friday of this month on Zoom to read and discuss the work of Sean Thomas Dougherty.
Follow and RSVP on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/69081034803
