Renowned poet Carmen Germain takes the spotlight at the next Fourth Friday Readings, set for 6:15 p.m. on Sept. 27 in the media room at The Lodge, 660 Evergreen Farm Way.

Germain, who taught at Peninsula College for more than 20 years where she was also a co-director of the Foothills Writers Series, now makes her home in the upper Elwha River Valley.

She has degrees in literature from the University of California-Santa Cruz, and University of British Columbia. She has authored three books, received multiple awards and taken part in many anthologies and journals. Her newest book is “The Old Refusals” (MoonPath Press).

Germain’s work is influenced by Italian/American culture, as well as Upper Midwest farm life and the wilderness of northern British Columbia. In addition to learning from poetry, she is also a visual artist.

Following the featured speaker, there will be an hour of 5-minute open mic readings. Interested writers may submit their names before the event begins. For open mic guidelines, email to lindabmyers@yahoo.com.

This is a free event. There is an elevator as well as stairs to The Lodge’s second floor media room.