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Welcome to the Fraser Valley Poets Society
Fraser Valley Poets Society (FVPS)* is a poetry society based in Abbotsford, B.C. It is a welcoming place for poets living anywhere in the Fraser Valley.
This is a special invitation for all members and friends, to attend the first Poets Reading of the Fraser Valley Poets Society for 2022. The reading will be held at the Clearbrook Library in the Public Meeting Room, to the right of the main entrance. We will be hosting our gatherings during the daytime on a pre-scheduled Saturday afternoon so more people will be able to attend.
Refreshments will be not be served so please bring your beverage of choice
Saturday, June 25, 2022
2:15 Clearbrook Library Public Meeting Room
32320 George Ferguson Way, Abbotsford B.C.
MESSAGE FROM BRAYDEN
Hello poetry lovers and friends…
Our 2022 poetry reading season has arrived.
The Clearbrook Library has opened up the Meeting Room for limited use this summer and we have two Fraser Valley Poets Society readings this summer in the Library, and two readings planned for outdoors at Kariton House Gallery beside Mill Lake in Abbotsford.
Reading dates at the Library Meeting Room:
- Saturday, June 25th, 2022 — 2:15 pm to 4:00 pm
- Saturday, September 10th — 2:15 pm to 4:00 pm
(The doors open to us at 2 pm for set up; there will be no intermission and no refreshments)
Reading dates in the park at Kariton House:
- Saturday, July 16th @ 2 pm
- Saturday, August 6th @ 2 pm
(Readings in the park are subject to fair weather)
We are also hoping to book a few more Library readings for the autumn of 2022.
Clearbrook Library (Community Room to the right of the main entrance)
32320 George Ferguson Way
Abbotsford, B.C.
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Bring a poem or two to share or just come and listen.
You are welcome to read your own poetry or some of your favourite authors. Also, you can read in your first language and we will all celebrate the rhythms and rhymes of spoken verse.
Our events are free. You don’t have to be a FVPS member to read your work at an open mic. Just arrive, tell the person who is compiling the list of readers that you’d like to join in, and you’re on the program
Or come just to listen. Please feel free to bring a friend or neighbour.
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2020 VISIONS – Journeys of the Heart
Book Launch will be postponed until a later date.
Update: The Book Launch for 2020 VISIONS, Journeys of the Heart, is still on hold, however you can get a copy of the book from any of our directors for $20.
In loving memory of our Poets Society founder, Donna Bishop. September 1924 – June 2020.
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*FVPS was established as Poets Potpourri Society in 1981. The name was changed to Fraser Valley Poets Society in 2014. Read more about the founding, history and purpose of FVPS on the About Us page.
To view occasional photos and reports of reading nights, go to the FVPS Blog page.
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Max R. Aranguiz-Peterson said
I enjoyed the meeting last night. As a newcomer I try to follow the rules and regulations that are in place. I was very perturbed and frustrated to see that old members broke all the rules, by reading a bunch of their poems at once, limiting the time for others. I would recommend that the moderator follows the rules strictly, as it doesn’t give a good image as the way it is.
Violet Nesdoly said
Thank you so much Max for attending our poetry evenings, your insights and comments are appreciated. We do work towards making our readings enjoyable and fair to everyone and no preference or bias was intended, however on the occasion of October 15, we neglected to keep official “by the clock” time, which does result in time – keeping guesswork. We do intend to keep more accurate time in the future. We appreciate you and others who carefully honoured the three minute rule with your own time keeping and we will make renewed efforts towards fairness and fun for all. (Posted by Violet on behalf of the the FVPS executive.)
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Reggie Brown said
Looking for a teacher poetry
Margot said
Hi
I’m wondering if you have online events running, or a schedule for 2021?
Cheers!
mstinbc said
Hi Margot, I will apologize for not seeing your request sooner… Due to the current times, we are only meeting outdoors in the community, at the park. The best I can do is ask you to sign up for the newsletter or follow us on FB, where we will give notice of events. Thank you for your interest in the Fraser Valley Poets Society… Terry Broadworth, Secretary/Treasurer FVPS
Jeff deNoutough said
I am a song lyricist which is, I feel, in the realm of poetry of which I have been interested in since I was 6. I am interested in coming to one of your meetings in Abbotsford but can’t seem to find what day they’re on. So am looking forward to finding out from you, when that is. Thankyou
Violet Nesdoly said
Hi Jeff, thanks for your comment. Readings were not happening through much of Covid but now are beginning again. Check out the home page at https://fraservalleypoets.com for a list of upcoming reading dates.