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The Solstice Poetry Reading, presented by Tecumseh Land Trust and Glen Helen, is Friday, Dec. 5, in the Glen’s Vernet Ecology Center. (News archive photo by Audrey Hackett)

Annual Solstice Poetry Reading to benefit Tecumseh Land Trust, Glen Helen

The event, co-sponsored by Tecumseh Land Trust, Glen Helen and Tesseract Books, will take place Dec. 5, 7–9 p.m., in the Glen’s Vernet Ecological Center at 405 Corry St. Twelve local poets will read original works, followed by a wine and cheese reception and an open mic session.

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