Literary Calendar

Among local literary events over the coming week (free unless otherwise indicated):

Idaho Writers League - Members of the Sandpoint chapter present their contributions to the anthology “Celebrating the Art of Writing,” which includes poetry, essays, short stories and memoirs. Today, noon-2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206

Zone 4 Reading Series - “A Celebration of the American Veteran via Portraits, Poetry and Stories,” open mic and poetry readings celebrating the lives of veterans, plus original oil paintings from the book “VETS: Portraits of Veterans and Their Stories.” Today, 3-5 p.m., John Thamm Gallery, Hutton Building, 11 S. Washington St. (509) 951-3374

Good Food Book Club - “Small is Possible: Life in a Local Economy” by Lyle Estill. Hosted by the Moscow Food Co-op. Monday, 7-8:30 p.m. at a private residence (email bookclub@moscow food.com for directions). (208) 882-8537, www.moscow food.coop.

Eat With Your Eyes Book Chat and Potluck - Hosted by South Perry Farmers’ Market. Join in the discussion of “The Town that Food Saved” by Ben Hewitt and learn more about the market, small farming and how food is working in the Perry Neighborhood. Thursday, 5:30-7 p.m., 915 S. Perry St. Free; reservations requested by emailing wholeplateinfo@ gmail.com by Monday. (509) 879-1826

Big Read Book Discussion - “The Things They Carried” by Tim O’Brien. Thursday, 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble Cafe, 15310 E. Indiana Ave., Spokane Valley. (509) 359-6977

Book Signing - “Thoughts and Responsibilities,” a collection of philosophical observations. Saturday, noon-3 p.m., 1704 W. Wellesley Ave. (509) 535-4342

Craig Goodwin - Presentation of his book “Year of Plenty,” plus a seed planting demonstration. Saturday, 2 p.m., Auntie’s Bookstore, 402 W. Main Ave. (509) 838-0206