WordsOutspoken Literary & Resource Fair on Saturday, Oct. 25, 10 a.m.–3 p.m. at San Joaquin Delta College. Presented by Community Medical Centers and Tuleburg Press, this free poetry event in Stockton features local poets and authors, open mic opportunities, a Community Poetry Wall, a KidsLit Corner, and booths from artisans and food vendors—using storytelling and spoken word to explore behavioral health, substance use, and social justice.
STOCKTON — Community Medical Centers and Tuleburg Press are bringing poetry, performance and storytelling to San Joaquin Delta College from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in a free, community-centered event that explores behavioral health, substance use and today’s social justice issues.
The WordsOutspoken Literary & Resource Fair will connect audiences with local writers, offer opportunities to engage with the literary arts, and highlight creative expression as a tool for healing and community dialogue. The event will take place at Delta College’s Dawn Mabalon Forum and feature an impressive lineup of poets and authors:
Alongside the live performances, Delta College’s Dolores Huerta Plaza will host a Community Poetry Wall inviting attendees to contribute their own words and reflections; a KidsLit Corner offering storytime, free books and fun activities for children; and an Open Mic tent providing attendees a chance to express themselves onstage. Booths featuring local artisans, small businesses and food vendors will fill the plaza.
“This event is unique because it combines the arts with healing, wellness and community engagement,” says Jennie Rodriguez, CMC Director of Development. “We’re celebrating community voices through poetry and performance, exploring topics like community trauma, social injustice, substance use, and behavioral health, while also connecting attendees with local resources.” Email WordsOutspoken@cmcenters.org for more information.
