A launch event for the 54th edition of Rain Magazine, which features art by Jessica Bahl, will be held 5 p.m. Friday at Clatsop Community College.

ASTORIA — Clatsop Community College will release the 54th edition of Rain Magazine, an annual literary publication, with a 5 p.m. Friday launch event.

The magazine’s latest edition will explore the theme of food as it relates to community building and celebration across cultures.

During the launch event, magazine contributors will share their published work and offer insights into their creative processes. Student editorial team members will also talk about the process of compiling this year’s edition.

In keeping with the theme of food, local restaurants will provide culinary selections for the event. Attendees are also encouraged to bring a favorite printed recipe to share, free copies of recipes can be made on-site.

This is a free event, copies of the magazine will be available for purchase. For more details, visit www.clatsopcc.edu.