The idea is to write it so that people hear it, and it slides through the brain and goes straight to the heart.
MAYA ANGELOU

OCTOBER 2025 EVENTS
FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

• Wed., Oct. 1st, 6-8 pm: OPN Anthology book launch and reading at Traditions, 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia
• Sat., Oct. 4th, 7-9 pm: Open Mic Poetry at Endless Sound Cellars, 222 Capitol Way N., #107, Olympia
• Wed., October. 15th, 1-3 pm: Demystifying the Line Break with Elizabeth Austen, former WA State Poet Laureate, in room 200 of The Olympia Center, 222 Columbia St., Olympia  <<< REGISTRATION REQUIRED >>>
• Wed., Oct. 15th, 5:30-7:30 pm: Open Mic & Reading by Elizabeth Austen, former WA State Poet Laureate at Traditions Fair Trade, 300 5th Ave. SW, Olympia

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Monthly Readings

Join OPNJoin OPNOPN holds monthly readings at 6:00 pm on the third Wednesday of every month at Traditions, the Gathering Place located in downtown Olympia, 300 5th Ave. SW, at corner of 5th and Water Street. All readers are asked to limit their readings to 3 minutes. Sign ups start at 5:30pm. After the open mic and a short intermission, a featured poet reads most months for 30-40 minutes. Check our flyers or events page for specific program information.

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Scheduled Special Events

A P R I L
During the month of April (National Poetry Month) we feature the work of "Dead Poets" read by our  members.

A U G U S T
August is All-Open-Mic month, devoting the entire meeting to anyone who cares to read. Come participate!

D E C E M B E R
December readings are "Poems of the Season," a non-denominational celebration of this special time of year.