SICA-USA has provided some funding for the Cascadia Poetry Festival, May 9-12, 2019, in Anacortes, Washington, an event that celebrates the life and legacy of Sam Hamill. The Founder of Copper Canyon Press died April 14, 2018 and his obit in the New York Times was well done. See:

More on the festival here:

Registration is open:

https://cpfanacortes.brownpapertickets.com/

The festival was founded by Subud Greater Seattle Local Helper, Paul E Nelson, who doubles as this blog’s humble narrator and webmaster and SICA-USA Secretary. 1,000 thanks to SICA-USA!