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Submission Opportunity: The Biggest Valley

SEEKING POEMS The Biggest Valley: Poems from California’s Heartland will showcase poems written by individuals who were born, raised, or have lived or worked for at least five or more years in California’s Central Valley. The anthology will be published by Sugartown Publishing in the spring of 2016. Deadline is August 30. Download the PDF …

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Check out our new Contests page

We’ve got a new section of the site devoted entirely to local poetry CONTESTS administered by MoSt–with guidelines, full information, and winning poems by year (coming soon). Check out the freshly added submission guidelines for the Northern California Women’s Music Festival poetry contest, and check back soon for updates on this year’s Poets’ Corner contest.

Come to Our 2nd Annual Benefit, Sunday May 3rd!

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Modesto-Stanislaus Poetry Center to Host Second Annual Gala at Barkin’ Dog Grill Poetry Nonprofit Event Promises Food, Drinks and Fun in Downtown Modesto Modesto – Calling all poetry lovers: get ready to party! On Sunday, May 3, the Modesto-Stanislaus (MoSt) Poetry Center is set to host its second annual Gala Celebration at …

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Announcing the 2015 Poets’ Corner Contest Winners

This year’s Poets’ Corner contest has come to an end, and the results are in! Check below for the names of all the winning poets, and make sure to come celebrate with them (and us)! The winning poems will be read at the Poets’ Corner Contest Reception to be held on Sunday, May 17, 2015, …

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Tickets Now Available for Our 2nd Annual Benefit!

Our first year was so fun that we thought we should do it again. Come join us on Sunday, May 3rd, from 2-5 pm at the Barkin’ Dog Grill. Tickets are only $20 and are available online at Eventbrite as well as directly from MoSt board members. Enjoy food, drinks, and music while mingling with …

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