The next Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic, 7-9 p.m. Oct. 9, features Erin Aurelia and musical guest Zach Jenisch at Art at the Cave, 108 E. Evergreen Blvd., Vancouver. There’s a $5 suggested donation to attend. Aurelia, owner of Sunshine Editorial Services & Book Coaching, is the author of “Bone & Stars: A Constellation of Poems of Healing and Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse” and “The Torch of Brighid: Flametending for Transformation.” Her writing is featured in several anthologies, including “Ghost Town Poetry Open Mic Volume Three” and “Skullcrushing Hummingbird – The Zine Issue 6.” Musician Zach Jenisch plays for local bands Moon Alone and Part Time Perfect. To learn more, visit printedmattervancouver.com.