Youths invited to register for Poetry Slam

DeKalb County Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs is accepting registration for youths ages 10 to 18 who would like to perform in its fourth annual Poetry Slam. The event will be held Friday, April 19, 7 p.m., at Mason Mill Recreation Center, 1340 McConnell Drive, Decatur in celebration of National Poetry Month. The deadline to register is April 5.

The Poetry Slam will feature young poets and writers from DeKalb. Admission is $5.

To access online registration, visit www.dekalbcountyga.gov/parks and click the “Register Now” button on the department’s homepage, or register in person at any DeKalb recreation center.

For more information, contact LaShanda Davis, Recreation, Parks and Cultural Affairs public relations specialist, at 404-371-3643 or lsdavis@dekalbcountyga.gov.