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October 2025
Oct 11 • Sierra Arts Book Fest
Sierra Arts Book Fest Saturday, October 11th | 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM Victorian Avenue, Downtown Sparks (next to the Depot Gallery & Bookstore) FREE & Open to the Public | Family-Friendly Join us for the first-ever Sierra Arts Book Fest, a celebration of northern Nevada’s vibrant literary scene! Meet over two dozen local authors, poets, and illustrators representing a wide range of genres—from children’s stories and regional nonfiction to romance and psychological thrillers. Event Highlights: Author & Poet Meet-and-Greets Book…
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Oct 25 • Urban Trails: Reno – Book Launch
Urban Trails: Reno Book Launch Saturday, October 25 | 4:00 PM – 7:00 PM FREE & Open to the Public Celebrate the release of Urban Trails: Reno––a guide that showcases the beauty and variety of Northern Nevada’s high desert through 42 hiking trails in and around Reno. This book is the area's newest and most complete guide, detailing trails, histories, local lore, geology, and flora and fauna in Reno, Sparks, North Valleys, Washoe Valley, and Spanish Springs. Urban Trails: Reno is for…
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Nov 2 • Sierra Arts Literary Community Meeting
Community of Writers, Poets, Illustrators, Readers, and Literary Enthusiasts. Join us on Sunday, November 2nd for the Sierra Arts Literary Community Topic: Praise, Prompts & Planning Literary Activity: Writing prompts in celebration of the upcoming holidays. During this month of giving thanks, we will take this opportunity to acknowledge and thank all those who so generously gave their time and talent in hosting a SALC Meeting and/or stepped forward in planning the first-ever Book Fest. With the new year quickly approaching,…
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Dec 7 • Sierra Arts Literary Community Meeting
Community of Writers, Poets, Illustrators, Readers, and Literary Enthusiasts. Join us on Sunday, December 7th for the Sierra Arts Literary Community Topic: Annual Holiday Party & White Elephant Gift Exchange Enjoy a relaxing afternoon filled with holiday music, sweet treats, and a cheerful White Elephant Gift Exchange! White Elephant Gift Exchange – Everyone is encouraged to bring a wrapped writing or poetry themed gift valued at $10–$20. If you're a published author or poet, consider gifting one of your books! Other…
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Jan 4 • Sierra Arts Literary Community Meeting
Community of Writers, Poets, Illustrators, Readers, and Literary Enthusiasts. Join us on Sunday, January 4th for the Sierra Arts Literary Community Topic: Critique Writing Groups SALC is hosting an engaging panel of writers with diverse experiences and perspectives on critique groups and their impact on the writing life. From discovering the benefits of joining a group to finding the perfect match for your writing style, our panelists will share practical advice and real-world insights. The discussion will also cover how to…
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Feb 1 • Sierra Arts Literary Community Meeting
Community of Writers, Poets, Illustrators, Readers, and Literary Enthusiasts. Join us on Sunday, February 1st for the Sierra Arts Literary Community Topic: Making the Best of Residencies and Retreats The Sierra Arts Literary Community’s February meeting will feature a panel discussion, Making the Best of Residencies and Retreats, with experienced writers and organizers exploring how these opportunities can support and accelerate your creative work. Whether you are beginning a new project or polishing an existing draft, residencies and retreats can provide…
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Mar 1 • Sierra Arts Literary Community Meeting
Community of Writers, Poets, Illustrators, Readers, and Literary Enthusiasts. Join us on Sunday, March 1st for the Sierra Arts Literary Community Topic: Traditional or Independent Publishing Guest host and moderator: Jade Griffin The Sierra Arts Literary Community’s March meeting will feature a panel discussion, Traditional or Independent Publishing. The panelists delve into the current and sometimes mysterious realm of publication, offering insight and real moments encountered on their personal publishing quest. Both roads will be explored to light the path forward…
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Mar 7 • Making Sense of Revision Workshop by Suzanne Morgan Williams
Making Sense of Revision Workshop by Suzanne Morgan Williams Saturday Mornings - March 7, 14, 21, 2026 10:00am to 12:00pm Sierra Arts Academy Training Studio - 1995 Dickerson Rd, Reno Registration Fee: $85 SAF Membership Registration Discount: $75 Registration Link: Making Sense of Revision The first session, The Big Picture, focuses on helping writers identify why they wrote their work and what they want readers to take away from it. This clarified intention becomes the guiding principle for the entire…
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Mar 8 • Book Launch – Suzanne Morgan Williams
BOOK LAUNCH Sunday, March 8 • 1:30–3:30 PM Sierra Arts Foundation Gallery 17 S. Virginia St., Suite 120 • Reno, Nevada Seeing Daylight by Suzanne Morgan Williams Join us for a special Sunday afternoon book launch celebrating Seeing Daylight, the newest novel by Reno author Suzanne Morgan Williams. This compelling young adult novel follows a veteran living with PTSD and a service dog trainer, told from both of their perspectives. Through the dog that connects their lives, Seeing Daylight explores…
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Mar 22 • Book Launch – Jade Griffin
BOOK LAUNCH Sunday, March 22 • 1:00–3:00 Sierra Arts Foundation Gallery 17 S. Virginia St., Suite 120 • Reno, Nevada Touch of Paisley-1 by Jade Griffin Join us for a special Sunday afternoon book launch celebrating Touch of Paisley-1, the newest novel by local author Jade Griffin. Journey into the lives of the men and women of the Paisley Foundation - an organization devoted to guarding and deciphering mythos mysteries and beings of all types. Situated amid bustling 1900s Chicago,…
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