NORTH BRANCH, NY — On Friday night, October 24, members of the Upper Delaware Writers Collective (UDWC) will present original work at the Old North Branch Inn, 869 North Branch-Hortonville Rd. The event is free. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the reading will begin at 7:30 p.m. Members will read from their 2012 anthology “River Rocks,” as well as poetry related to the autumn season, Halloween and the coming of winter.

Following the reading, there will be a brief open mic session (each open mic presenter may present one poem or prose piece). Writers and audience will gather informally after the reading for conversation. A reception of local baked goods, cheeses and cider will add to the festivities, and a wine bar will be available.

For more information call the UDWC at 845/252-7506, or the Old North Branch Inn at 845/482-5925, or visit theoldnorthbranchinn.com.