Monadnock Writers’ Group and Cathedral of the Pines in Rindge have collaborated on a poetry contest for several years. The winning poems are displayed on the trails at Cathedral of the Pines in Rindge.​

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The fourth Poetry in the Pines competition is open for submissions. Entries should be submitted to monadnockwriters@gmail.com before March 15. Three winning poems will be selected by this year's judge, Brian Evans-Jones, and will be read by the authors at a reception in the meeting hall of Cathedral of the Pines. The judge will also read a poem at that time. All MWG members, especially poets, along with members of the public, are encouraged to attend the event. Attendees will have time to discuss poetry during an informal session. After the reception, everyone will be invited to walk the nearby trail to view the poems, which will be displayed on wooden plaques. Winning poets will read their pieces once again in this special setting. Attendees will have an opportunity to view the winning poems from previous years, which continue to be displayed on an adjacent trail. Submission guideline: Poems may be up to six lines in length and must convey an appreciation of nature. The reception will begin at 10:00 on Saturday, April 11. Cathedral of the Pines is located at 10 Hale Street Road in Rindge. ​

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Since 1945 Cathedral of the Pines has honored the service of American men and women. Its open-air cathedral and historic monument located in Rindge, NH are open to the public as a place of spiritual, cultural, and environmental appreciation.