Events & Opportunities
July 17, 2026
Poetry in Place: Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston
The work of Oregon's eleventh Poet Laureate, Ellen Waterston, is deeply rooted in considerations of place. At this event, Ellen will read some of her work and engage in a discussion of her experiences as Poet Laureate travelling across our state. She will also lead one to two writing workshops prior to the evening reading.
5:00 p.m., Clatskanie Cultural Center, Clatskanie
July 18, 2026
Astoria Column One-Hundredth Anniversary Rededication
One hundred years after the original dedication of the historic monument, the community will gather to honor the past and look towards the future. Oregon Poet Laureate Ellen Waterston will read a poem commissioned for the occasion.
2:00 p.m., Astoria Column, Astoria