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Oak Ridge poet laureate Rose Weaver will speak on "The Power of Words: Poetry, Community, and Connection" at the next meeting of Altrusa International of Oak Ridge in the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel.

All had secretly gathered. A round of applause pretended the event had started. Then the room was completely silent, waiting for Rose Weaver, who, thinking she was late, was to enter. More than 150 ...