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Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

The Write On! Contest has been extended until October 15! • Non-Fiction • Fiction • Poetry • Prizes for each category 1st - $150, 2nd - $100, 3rd - $75 • $10 per submission for members, $20 for non-members. Annual RCLAS Membership $35. Details: rclas.com/2026-write-o...

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Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Wed, Oct 28 | 7-9pm | Free! Poets Wanted: Dead or Alive Open Mic Ft. Poet Steve Miller & Tellers of Short Tales with author KT Wagner Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park, New Westminster rclas.com

Colourful posted with pictures of people in costumes and feature readers' headshots.

RCLAS Halloween Event –
Poets Wanted: Dead or Alive Open Mic
Feature Poet Steve Miller
& Tellers of Short Tales with author KT Wagner
OCTOBER 28 WED
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Doors 6:30 PM
Location: CENTENNIAL LODGE, Queen’s Park, New Westminster
FREE TO ATTEND.

Hosted by Janet “Lady Raven” Kvammen and Chelsea “Athena’s Owl” Comeau

Read your own dark, eerie, mysterious poem on Open Mic
OR a Dead Poet of your choice.

Costume Contest! Win a prize!
Trick or Treat! Bring a treat to share if you like!

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Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Wed October 14th | Famous Last Words Centennial Lodge, Queen's Park New Westminster 6:30PM Doors, 7:00PM Start time Features: Aaron Hunter, Aidan Chafe, Kay Fraser, Sonya Littlejohn, Steve Miller, Sean McGarragle, & Uni the Unicorn!

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Wednesday, October 14 | 6:30 Doors, 7pm start
Centennial Lodge, Queen's Park. New Westminster

Famous Last Words New Westminster featuring Aaron Hunter, Aiden Chafe, Kay Fraser, Sonya Littlejohn, Steve Miller and Uni the Unicorn!

No cover! Free Chocolate!

https://www.zeffy.com/en-CA/ticketing/famous-last-words-new-westminster

www.deathridesaunicorn.com

The tickets for this show are free (thank you artsnewwest , Tri Cities Poetry Events, Event Magazine The League of Canadian Poets and RCLAS ) but I encourage everyone who wants to attend to book your tickets through our zeffy page to guarantee your seat.

Sponsors: Arts New West, Canada council for the Arts, EVENT Magazine, League of Canadian Poets, RCLAS, Tall Shadow Bakery

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Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Free workshop this Sunday! www.facebook.com/artsnewwest/...

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Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

September 20 | 2pm | Anvil Centre | Free for all!

Photoart of Fraser River and Patullo Bridge by Janey Kvammen for even "Poetry Art Salon: river as muse. Host's portrait is in a circle on the right above poster text:

Poetry Art Salon: river as muse
Featuring Janet Kvammen, New Westminster Poet Laureate
In partnership with the Royal City Literary Arts Society
Sunday, September 20, 2:00 PM
Anvil Centre | Community Art Gallery, Level 3
Free event, no registration required
anvilcentre.ca/poerty-art-salon

Sponsor logos in a row at bottom of poster:
Royal City Literary Arts Society
ANVIL CENTRE
City of New Westminster
Fraser River® DISCOVERY CENTRE
NUVA (New West Artists)

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Matthew Tierney @mtierney.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

In my spare time I write pomes

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Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Submit to the 2026 Write On! Contest Details here: rclas.com/2026-write-o...

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Janet Kvammen @janetkvammen.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

THANK YOU!!!! #poetryinthepark @rclas.bsky.social

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Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Our next and final Poetry in the Park this year is star-studded! August 19 @ 6:30, Centennial Lodge Queen's Park

Aquamarine event poster with readers and host portraits in circles on left (vertically) and text on right:

POETRY IN THE PARK
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19 6:30PM - 8:30PM
@ CENTENNIAL LODGE

Featured Poets:
Cecily Nicholson -Cogswell Award 2025 Judge
Garry Gottfriedson - Cogswell Award 2025 WINNER
Kevin Spenst - Cogswell Award 2026 Judge

Hosted by: Janet Kvammen, Poet Laureate

Sponsor logos:

RCLAS
New Westminster
ARTS NEW WEST

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Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · 01/08/2026

Our August Newsletter is up! simplyk-bucket-production.s3.ca-central-1.amazonaws.com/deliveries/1...

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Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

We are excited to collaborate with SAPP for the next Poetry in the Park! Feature poets: Jordan Redekop-Jones & KJ Brydle Host: Jessica Lee McMillan Open mic after features August 5th 6:30-8:30 Centennial Lodge, Queen's Park rclas.com/recurring/po...

Aquamarine event poster with circular portraits of two feature poets and the host (vertical on left) and text on right:

POETRY IN THE PARK
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 6:30PM - 8:30PM
@ CENTENNIAL LODGE

Featured Poets:
Jordan Redekop-Jones & KJ Brydle

Hosted by: Jessica Lee McMillan

Logos on bottom right for partners SAPP, RCLAS
City of New Westminster, Arts New West

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Janet Kvammen @janetkvammen.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

@rclas.bsky.social What a night! Poetry in the Park, July 29, 2026. Centennial Lodge, Queen’s Park, New Westminster. With Tonight’s feature poets Jonina Kirton and Russell Thornton and host Jessica’s Lee McMillan. @jessicaleemcmillan.com Thanks so much!

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Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Join us July 29th for Poetry in the Park with celebrated poets Jónína Kirton and Russell Thornton! Hosted by @jessicaleemcmillan.com July 29th, 6:30-8:30 Queen's Park, Centennial Lodge

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Text:
POETRY IN THE PARK
WEDNESDAY, JULY 29
6:30PM - 8:30PM @ CENTENNIAL LODGE
Featured Poets: Jónína Kirton & Russell Thornton
Hosted by: Jessica Lee McMillan
Community Partners: RCLAS,
City of New Westminster, Arts New West.

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Janet Kvammen @janetkvammen.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

We had such a wonderful evening at PIP! It was a hot one, most definitely! Thank you to our excellent host Marlo Browne and our two extraordinary features Aidan Chafe and Christina Shah. WOW! You are all amazing! See you next WEDNESDAY! #pippiphooray @rclas.bsky.social @christinashah.bsky.social

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Christina Shah @christinashah.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

Looking forward to reading this Wed. at Poetry in the Park with Aidan! @allegorically.bsky.social Thanks Janet! @janetkvammen.bsky.social @rclas.bsky.social ❤️📕

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Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · 18/07/2026

June 22, join us in Queen's Park (Centennial Lodge) for an incredible night of poetry with host Marlo Browne and features @allegorically.bsky.social and @christinashah.bsky.social!

Aquamarine event poster with feature poets and host in circular portraits on and text with community partner logos on right.

Text:

POETRY IN THE PARK
WEDNESDAY, JULY 22 6:30PM - 8:30PM
@ CENTENNIAL
LODGE

Featured Poets:
Aidan Chafe & Christina Shah
Hosted by:
Marlo Browne

RCLAS
City of New Westminster
Arts New West

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Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · 12/07/2026

The new submission period for our Write On! Contest opens July 15th! • Non-Fiction • Fiction • Poetry • Prizes for each category 1st - $150, 2nd - $100, 3rd - $75 • $10 per submission for members, $20 for non-members. Annual RCLAS Membership $35. rclas.com/2026-write-o...

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2026 Write on Contest

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Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · 04/07/2026

An update to our lineup for opening night of Poetry in the Park. Can't wait to see you there! July 15, 6:30-8:30 Centennial Lodge, Queen's Park New Westminster

Aquamarine poster with 4 circular photos of presenters on left and text on right. Text as follows:

POETRY IN THE PARK WEDNESDAY, JULY 15
@ CENTENNIAL LODGE
6:30-8:30 pm

Featuring Poets: Jude Neale & Raoul Fernandes

Hosted by: Janet Kvammen, Poet Laureate

Special Guest: Tristan Wright, Qayqayt First Nation

RCLAS, Arts New West, and New Westminster logos on bottom right.

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Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Opening Night for Poetry in the Park is July 15th! 6:30-8:30 in Centennial Lodge, Queen's Park Feature poets: Raoul Fernandes & TBA* Host: Janet Kvammen Special Guest: Tristan Wright, Qayqayt First Nation (*Kyeren Regehr cannot make it--next time!)

Poetry in the Park Poster with photo of Janet Kvammen (host) on left and event info on right (with aquamarine background).

Text:

POETRY IN THE PARK
OPENING NIGHT ON
WEDNESDAY, JULY 15
@ The Centennial
Lodge, Queen's Park, New Westminster

Logos for:

The City of New Westminster
RCLAS
ARTS NEW WEST

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Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

2 days left to submit! If it's postmarked June 28 or earlier, it's in the queue! Details here: rclas.com/2026-fred-co...

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Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Poetry and Art Salon Featuring Janet Kvammen, New Westminster Poet Laureate, Poet Lozan Yamolky, and Artist Tristan Wright Sunday, June 28, 2:00 @ Anvil Centre www.newwestcity.ca/calendar-of-...

Event poster with soft-lensed photo of a person's arm writing with three author/artist headshots in circles on left. Text:

Poetry and Art Salon
featuring Janet Kvammen, New Westminster Poet Laureate
Poet Lozan Yamolky, and Artist Tristan Wright

Sunday June 28, 2:00pm
Anvil Centre

anvilcentre.ca/poetry-art-salon

Logos: Royal City Literary Arts Society, Anvil Centre, City of New Westminster

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Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Our new submission period closes in 5 days!

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Rob Taylor @roblucastaylor.bsky.social · 09/06/2026

A reminder that the deadline for the Fred Cogswell Award (2025 Canadian poetry books) is June 28th. This deadline is historically in the fall, so poets remind your publishers! rclas.com/2026-fred-co...

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2026 Fred Cogswell Award

Click here to pay now via PayPal by either creating your own account or entering as a guest: or by cheque payable to “Royal City Literary Arts Society”. If you pay with PayPal, please include a cop…

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Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Save the date and stay tuned for our lineup announcements!

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Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

See you at Poetry in the Park 2026 July 15-August 19! * Opening Night Wed JULY 15 at 6:30PM * Centennial Lodge, Queen's Park, New Westminster * Open Mic sign up starting at 6:15PM In partnership with Royal City Literary Arts Society, Arts New West and the City of New Westminster.

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Jessica Lee McMillan @jessicaleemcmillan.com · 15/06/2026

This Friday, June 19th! Join us for another epic Open Mic at Moodswing! Sign up starts at 5:30pm, starts at 6! Feature poet Aaron Hunter Hosted by Jenny Garcha & presented by SAPP zine See you there!

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Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

Poetry and Art Salon Featuring Janet Kvammen, New Westminster Poet Laureate, Poet Lozan Yamolky, and Artist Tristan Wright Sunday, June 28, 2:00 @ Anvil Centre www.newwestcity.ca/calendar-of-...

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Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Deadline June 28th! Submit your full-length Canadian book of poetry published in 2025 today!

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Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Publishers are busy with grants but please remember there is only one month left until submissions close for the Fred Cogswell Award. Guidelines are fairly simple & details are in link below. Good luck!

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Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · 29/05/2026

One month remaining to enter a book of poetry published in 2025 for the Fred Cogswell Award for Excellence! rclas.com/2026-fred-co...

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Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · 22/05/2026

Celebrate 5 Years of the Indigenous Market SATURDAY June 6 from 11 AM – 5 PM at the River Market for a vibrant day celebrating Indigenous art, culture, music, fashion, food, and community. Featuring a reading at 2:30pm by Joseph Dandurand.

Photo of Joseph Dandurand wearing hat--black and white--for Event poster.

Details in orange strip on lower portion:

June 6, 2026
Indigenous Market 11am-5pm
Reading at 2:30 PM

River Market
810 Quayside Drive
New Westminster

Sponsors listed with logos: Arts New West, Royal City Literary Arts Society, The City of New Westminster

Additional information:

Celebrate 5 Years of the Indigenous Market & Expressions of Reclamation
SATURDAY June 6 from 11 AM – 5 PM on the boardwalk at River Market for a vibrant day celebrating Indigenous art, culture, music, fashion, food, and community.

Joseph Dandurand is reading at 2:30PM,
(Tellers of Short Tales, in partnership with RCLAS.)

FREE admission

Over 65 Indigenous makers & artists

Live performances by George Leach, Kiva MH, IIona, Murray Porter & Joseph Dandurand and more!

Indigenous fashion show featuring handmade creations
Beading workshop with Marisa Law
Paint-by-number activity with Mike Alexander
Delicious food from TradishTruck & Westcoast Bannock
Visit Spirit of the Children Society’s teepee activation and learn about their important community work
This event supports and celebrates economic reconciliation by creating opportunities for Indigenous artists, makers, and entrepreneurs to share and sell their work directly with the community.

Come together to honour creativity, culture, storytelling, and connection at this special 5th anniversary celebration.

Presented by Arts New West in partnership with Shop First Nations and Native Art Renaissance

River Market - Westminster Quay,
810 Quayside Drive, New Westminster
June 6 | 11 AM – 5 PM

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Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · 04/04/2026

Submissions for the 13th Annual Fred Cogswell Award For Excellence in Poetry are now OPEN! We are thrilled to have @kevinspenst.bsky.social as our Judge! Details: rclas.com/2026-fred-co...

Poster for RCLAS' 13th Annual Fred Cogswell Award for Excellence in Poetry with orange block framing photo and bio below. Photo is of Kevin Spenst, the contest Judge. He has blonde hair and sparkling blue eyes. He is wearing a blue shirt and smiling.

Bio below: Kevin Spenst (he/him) is the author of four full-length books of poetry and 19 chapbooks. An assortment of his lyric essays, interviews with neighbours, and personal accounts from others make up the collection Gathered Together in the Stanley Park Manor: a Collective History, out with Anvil Press in the fall of 2026. He is one of the organizers of the Dead Poets Reading Series, has a chapbook review column for subTerrain magazine, occasionally co-hosts Wax Poetic on Vancouver Co-op Radio, and is one of the poetry ambassadors for Vancouver's 2025-2027 Poet Laureate Elee Kraljii Gardiner. He is one of the Poetry Mentors at The Writer's Studio at Simon Fraser University in Vancouver on unceded wma@kwayem (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish) and salilwata?l Tsleil-Waututh territory
where he cohabitates with the one and only Cheryl Rossi.

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Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

May 5th from 4-6pm Voices & Visions – Sensory Writing Workshop + Painting Exhibit at New Westminster Public Library with Cynthia Sharpe. Free to all. We are proud to partner with E. Fry Society! Scan QR code for more info or register here: host.nxt.blackbaud.com/registration...

White event poster with E. Fry Spciety & RCLAS logos at top and illustration of woman seated (left) with event information on right:

Voices & Visions – Sensory Writing Workshop + Painting Exhibit
On Tuesday, May 5th, join poet Cynthia Sharp and Canadian artist Naureen Ali for Voices & Visions – Sensory Writing Workshop + Painting Exhibit.

In a guided creative process, Poet Cynthia Sharp takes writers through an interactive experience of taste, touch, smell, sight and sound, with each participant crafting a unique sensory experience into a poem or descriptive prose piece that she helps polish.

Participants interact with elements from the rainforest and ocean to create imagery and rhythms, their personal blend of nature metaphors. By listening to the stories of pinecones, shells, sand dollars, flowers, moss, salt crystals and gems, along with sampling simple foods and inhaling the scents of essential oils, participants give voice to their inner wisdom through poetic imagery.

Open to people at all levels of writing, whether you’re drafting your first poem or are already published.

This is a free event, taking place at New West Public Library.

Register Here

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Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Save the date: Poetry and Art Salon with Janet Kvammen MAY 31, 2026 | 2:00-4:00 pm ANVIL CENTRE | Room 417 Drop-in. No registration required. Feature Poet Katie Stobbart Feature Artist Damarys Sepulveda

Poetry Art Salon poster with purple-pink hue and headshots of features in circles on left. Event info at bottom of page:

Save the Date: MAY 31, 2026
https://www.newwestcity.ca/calend.../events/8764/2026-05.php

Poetry and Art Salon with Janet Kvammen

ANVIL CENTRE | Room 417
MAY 31, 2026
SUNDAY 2:00-4:00 pm
Drop-in. No registration required.
Feature Poet Katie Stobbart
Feature Artist Damarys Sepulveda

Join Janet Kvammen, Poet Laureate of New Westminster, for a free afternoon of poetry readings, art “Show & Tell” chats and more!
Come listen, share, and connect.

In partnership with Royal City Literary Arts Society and the City of New Westminster.

Katie Stobbart is a neuroqueer, trans nonbinary writer, artist, community builder, and creative coach living on unceded lands of hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓-speaking peoples, known today as New West. Katie is the co-author of two chapbooks (Coven Editions; Collusion Books) and their writing and art has been published by Contemporary Verse 2, Knife Fork Book, and Louden Singletree. Between Dungeons & Dragons games, Katie volunteers for their local Pride society and annoys their neighbours with off-key rooftop karaoke— sorry, not sorry. See less
— with New Westminster Arts Services and Anvil Centre.

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Royal City Literary Arts Society @rclas.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Spread the word about our workshop for newcomer women and female identifying folx. May 28th @wildfiresbookshop.bsky.social.

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Women's Poetry Workshop

Your Story in Verse: Free Poetry Workshop for Newcomer Women
With Jessica Lee McMillan and Alan Hill

Your story in your own words –
a poetry workshop for newcomer women – no experience needed!

Meet new people, learn new skills, share your story.

Date: Thursday May 28, 2026
Time: 6:30pm-8:00pm
FREE to attend.

Drop in ok but registration helpful
Registration required – Email secretary@rclas.com

Location:
Wildfires Bookshop Literary Lounge
712 A 12th Street
New Westminster, BC
Canada V3M 4J6

Presented by the Royal City Literary Arts Society.

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The Writer's Studio at SFU @twssfu.bsky.social · 22/04/2026

The next #TWSsprints session will take place in person at Waves Coffee House this Sunday, Apr. 26 at 10:30am PT. Come and sprint your little hearts out with Laura and Candie + other #TWS and writing community members. All are welcome and we look forward to seeing you there. So, save the date!

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Yilin (she/they) @ check out The Lantern and the Night Moths @yilinwriter.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

Happy independent bookstore day! Please take a moment to support your local independent bookstores. Without them we would not have access to so many indie and marginalized authors. I always send folks to indie bookstors when they ask where they can get my books.

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