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This year’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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Saturday Night Special: "Toast"

November 27, 2021 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Kristen Caven is a featured speaker at this long-running open mic event. Sign up to read! https://www.facebook.com/events/407797497684295

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"Joaquin Miller Went Walkin" Art & Nature Project

November 28, 2021 11:00 am - 2:00 pm

This monthly workshop in Joaquin Miller park for Oakland kids & their grownups is about art, song, poetry & nature! Register at https://forms.gle/AShAXqjDSsUKSWdm8

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Write in the Hights

December 15, 2021 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Join CWC Writer in Residence at Joaquin Miller Park for a mid-month writing getaway. RSVP the day before to arts@fojmp.org.

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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!

Fern Ravine: Sussurations of the Soul
11-18-2021
Diversity in the Parks: Kids All Belong in Nautre
11-11-2021
Palos Colorados: Gravity & Growth
11-03-2021
The Drawing Begins!
10-27-2021
The Meadow: After the First Rain
10-20-2021

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