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Oakland’s CWC Writer in Residence at Joaquin Miller Park, Kristen (Baumgardner) Caven educates, entertains, and inspires her audiences with an extraordinary array of books, presentations, performances, and events. The author of seven books, several plays, and an award winning cartoon collection, she applies positive psychology to her work strengthening communities through uplifting artistic expressions.

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Dancetera!

10:30am Tuesdays at the Veteran's Building

Writer's Salon at Mills Reunion

October 6, 2023 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Rothwell theater on campus

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Write in the Hights

October 18, 2023 11:00 am - 3:30 pm

https://www.meetup.com/cawritersclub/events/292249727

Send questions to arts@fojmp.org.

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A Blanket and a Basket of Chow

October 22, 2023 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Joaquin Miller Park, Oakland, CA, USA

Annual Litquake after-party, gathering of East Bay Tribes

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As Writer in Residence at Joaquin Miller Park, I head for the hills one day a week to walk, think, and write a blog. I'd love to get your comments!

Things I Saw in the Park Today: Summer Break
07-20-2023
The Fountain: Tadpoles and a Tree Swing
06-22-2023
Fremont Monument: Who was Joaquin Miller?
05-19-2023
The Hights: Roots of Arbor Day
03-31-2023
Earth Day: Write in the Hights 4/22/23
03-15-2023

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