August 17, 2018, Scuffed Diamonds, a curated poetry reading took place at Diamond Realty, located at 460 Santa Clara St. Fillmore, Ca. The reading featured 13 poets from across Ventura County. The event was supported by Diamond Realty, the Ventura County Arts Council, Spit Shine, California Poets in the Schools, Doris Nichols, Vallarta Mexican Restaurant, Starbucks, Fidelity National Title, Stewart Title, First American Title, Lawyers Title, and Nickelodeon.