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SUMMARY:First Saturdays March Workshop
DESCRIPTION:First Saturday workshops are returning to RAWK!\nWe’re bringing back RAWK First Saturdays Workshops and Open Studio Time for middle school and high school aged youth!\nOn the first Saturday of each month RAWK will offer a creative writing workshop from 12:00pm–1:30pm and then open studio time from 1:30pm–3:00pm\nThis workshop will look different than it has in the past. Each month will be centered around literacy support for our community. We have listened to your need for fun\, engaging ways to reignite youth’s love of reading. These workshops will focus on reading comprehension\, building vocabulary/writing skills\, strengthening reading stamina\, and more! \nClick here to register\nReturning RAWKers who have participated in First Saturdays\, skip the registration form and email kayde@readandwritekzoo.org to claim your spot!
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/first-saturdays-mar-7/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:High School,middle school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250412T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250412T133000
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SUMMARY:KIA @ RAWK!
DESCRIPTION:This is a collaboration between Read and Write Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. \nThe workshop will have two parts: \n\nSaturday\, April 12th (Location: 802 S. Westnedge @ 12:30pm – 1:30pm) – We will have a poetry workshop for middle to high school students at RAWK led by artist Shonda Buchanan featuring pieces at the KIA by Indigenous artists. Youth will create poetry/creative writing about their thoughts on the pieces after they learn about them with our guest artist.\n\nSaturday\, April 19th (Location: 314 S Park St @ 2:00 pm to 3:00pm) –  The workshop participants are invited to the KIA for a light reception and public reading of their poetry in front of the pieces.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/kia-rawk/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:High School,middle school
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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T130000
DTSTAMP:20250312T181158Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T181158Z
UID:6857-1743847200-1743858000@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:First Saturdays April Workshop - Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Introducing RAWK First Saturdays Workshops and Open Studio Time for middle school and high school aged youth! \nOn the first Saturday of each month RAWK will offer a creative writing workshop from 1o:00am–11:30am and then open studio time from 11:30am–1:00pm \nApril First Saturdays Workshop – Poetry with Kalamazoo Poetry Festival\nKPF and RAWK join forces to offer a youth poetry workshop based on the theme of “Gratitude” \nSnacks provided\, bring your curiosity and creativity. \nOpen to all middle and high school aged youth in Kalamazoo County. \n**Please note the time of First Saturdays has shifted to 10am–11:30am!** \nClick here to register\nReturning RAWKers who have participated in First Saturdays\, skip the registration form and email kayde@readandwritekzoo.org to claim your spot!
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/first-saturdays-apr-5/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:High School,middle school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250201T130000
DTSTAMP:20250130T185616Z
CREATED:20250130T185316Z
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UID:6814-1738404000-1738414800@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:First Saturdays February Workshop - Bullet Journals
DESCRIPTION:Introducing RAWK First Saturdays Workshops and Open Studio Time for middle school and high school aged youth! \nOn the first Saturday of each month RAWK will offer a creative writing workshop from 1o:00am–11:30am and then open studio time from 11:30am–1:00pm \nFebruary First Saturdays Workshop – Bullet Journals\n  \nIn this workshop we will be creating our own bullet journals and learning about the process of tracking habits and journaling! \n\n  \n\nSnacks provided\, bring your curiosity and creativity. \nOpen to all middle and high school aged youth in Kalamazoo County. \n**Please note the time of First Saturdays has shifted to 10am–11:30am!** \nClick here to register\nReturning RAWKers who have participated in First Saturdays\, skip the registration form and email greg@readandwritekzoo.org to claim your spot!
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/first-saturdays-feb-1/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:High School,middle school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241207T130000
DTSTAMP:20241107T195450Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20241107T195450Z
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SUMMARY:First Saturdays December Workshop - Handmade Pop-Up Cards & Books
DESCRIPTION:Introducing RAWK First Saturdays Workshops and Open Studio Time for middle school and high school aged youth! \nOn the first Saturday of each month RAWK will offer a creative writing workshop from 1o:00am–11:30am and then open studio time from 11:30am–1:00pm \nDecember First Saturdays Workshop –\n\nThrough a combination of instruction and experimentation\, we’ll explore and practice a variety of hand-cut and folded pop-up mechanisms. Then we can put our new skills to work to create cards or books. \n\nSnacks provided\, bring your curiosity and creativity. \nOpen to all middle and high school aged youth in Kalamazoo County. \n**Please note the time of First Saturdays has shifted to 10am–11:30am!** \nClick here to register\nReturning RAWKers who have participated in First Saturdays\, skip the registration form and email victoria@readandwritekzoo.org to claim your spot!
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/first-saturdays-december/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:High School,middle school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241102T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241102T130000
DTSTAMP:20241011T161146Z
CREATED:20241011T161146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241011T161146Z
UID:6603-1730541600-1730552400@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:First Saturdays November Workshop - Relief Printmaking
DESCRIPTION:Introducing RAWK First Saturdays Workshops and Open Studio Time for middle school and high school aged youth! \nOn the first Saturday of each month RAWK will offer a creative writing workshop from 1o:00am–11:30am and then open studio time from 11:30am–1:00pm \nNovember First Saturdays Workshop –\n\nTry your hand at relief printmaking! We’ll use styrofoam as our matrix to create drawings\, patterns\, or text and then print as many copies as you want. No prior experience necessary. \n\nSnacks provided\, bring your curiosity and creativity. \nOpen to all middle and high school aged youth in Kalamazoo County. \n**Please note the time of First Saturdays has shifted to 10am–11:30am!** \nClick here to register\nReturning RAWKers who have participated in First Saturdays\, skip the registration form and email victoria@readandwritekzoo.org to claim your spot!
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/first-saturdays-november/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:High School,middle school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241005T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241005T130000
DTSTAMP:20240919T150732Z
CREATED:20240911T195355Z
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UID:6577-1728122400-1728133200@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:First Saturdays October Workshop - Collage Storytelling
DESCRIPTION:Introducing RAWK First Saturdays Workshops and Open Studio Time for middle school and high school aged youth! \nOn the first Saturday of each month RAWK will offer a creative writing workshop from 1o:00am–11:30am and then open studio time from 11:30am–1:00pm \nOctober First Saturdays Workshop –\n\nTry your hand at storytelling using found images and art supplies. Make a scrapbook for a fictional character\, fill a booklet with curiosities\, or challenge yourself to tell a whole story on a single page. \nWe’re ready with magazines\, rubber stamps\, washi tape\, markers\, crayons\, colored pencils\, scissors\, and glue.\nFeel free to bring your own supplies! \n\nSnacks provided\, bring your curiosity and creativity. \nOpen to all middle and high school aged youth in Kalamazoo County. \n**Please note the time of First Saturdays has shifted to 10am–11:30am!** \nClick here to register\nReturning RAWKers who have participated in First Saturdays\, skip the registration form and email victoria@readandwritekzoo.org to claim your spot!
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/first-saturdays-october/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:High School,middle school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240907T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240907T130000
DTSTAMP:20240730T155215Z
CREATED:20240730T155215Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240730T155215Z
UID:6446-1725708600-1725714000@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:First Saturdays Open Studio Time
DESCRIPTION:Introducing RAWK First Saturdays Workshops and Open Studio Time for middle school and high school aged youth! \nOn the first Saturday of each month RAWK will offer a creative writing workshop from 10:00am–11:30am and then open studio time from 11:30am–1:00pm \nOpen Studio Time\nDuring Open Studio Time\, youth are invited to utilize the RAWK Literacy Center\, RAWK resources\, and supplies to explore self-selected and self-directed creative projects. Tell your story through writing and visual art\, create comics\, ‘zines\, books\, and more. Explore the RAWK library. Meet new people\, collaborate with friends\, or work independently. And take home a brand new book to keep! \nFREE and open to middle and high school aged youth. \nClick here to complete your one-time registration for Open Studio Time\nThen drop-in to which ever Open Studio dates work for you! \nWorkshops: Registration required to reserve your spot\nOpen Studio Time: One-time registration required\, then show up to whichever dates work for you. \nFirst Saturdays of the month\nWorkshop – 10:00am–11:30am\nOpen Studio Time – 11:30am–1pm\nat RAWK (802 S. Westnedge Ave)
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/first-saturdays-open-studio-time-september/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:High School,middle school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240907T113000
DTSTAMP:20240815T162601Z
CREATED:20240730T155050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T162601Z
UID:6444-1725703200-1725708600@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:First Saturdays September Workshop - Intro to Bookbinding
DESCRIPTION:Introducing RAWK First Saturdays Workshops and Open Studio Time for middle school and high school aged youth! \nOn the first Saturday of each month RAWK will offer a creative writing workshop from 1o:00am–11:30am and then open studio time from 11:30am–1:00pm \nSeptember First Saturdays Workshop –\nCome dip your toes into the vast world of bookbinding! We’ll make some hand-sewn single section books\, practice folding single-sheet ‘zines\, bust out the booklet stapler\, and make custom spiral-bound journals. Youth will leave with a collection of books to fill with their thoughts and stories.\n\nMaterials and snacks provided\, all you need to bring is your curiosity and creativity. \nOpen to all middle and high school aged youth in Kalamazoo County. \n**Please note the time of First Saturdays has shifted to 10am–11:30am!** \nClick here to register\nReturning RAWKers who have participated in First Saturdays\, skip the registration form and email victoria@readandwritekzoo.org to claim your spot!
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/first-saturdays-september-workshop/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:High School,middle school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240803T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240803T130000
DTSTAMP:20240607T162002Z
CREATED:20240607T162002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T162002Z
UID:6422-1722684600-1722690000@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:First Saturdays Open Studio Time
DESCRIPTION:Introducing RAWK First Saturdays Workshops and Open Studio Time for middle school and high school aged youth! \nOn the first Saturday of each month RAWK will offer a creative writing workshop from 10:00am–11:30am and then open studio time from 11:30am–1:00pm \nOpen Studio Time\nDuring Open Studio Time\, youth are invited to utilize the RAWK Literacy Center\, RAWK resources\, and supplies to explore self-selected and self-directed creative projects. Tell your story through writing and visual art\, create comics\, ‘zines\, books\, and more. Explore the RAWK library. Meet new people\, collaborate with friends\, or work independently. And take home a brand new book to keep! \nFREE and open to middle and high school aged youth. \nClick here to complete your one-time registration for Open Studio Time\nThen drop-in to which ever Open Studio dates work for you! \nWorkshops: Registration required to reserve your spot\nOpen Studio Time: One-time registration required\, then show up to whichever dates work for you. \nFirst Saturdays of the month\nWorkshop – 10:00am–11:30am\nOpen Studio Time – 11:30am–1pm\nat RAWK (802 S. Westnedge Ave)
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/first-saturdays-open-studio-time-august/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:High School,middle school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240803T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240803T130000
DTSTAMP:20240625T150818Z
CREATED:20240607T161134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T150818Z
UID:6414-1722679200-1722690000@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:**NEW TIME!** First Saturdays August Workshop - World Building
DESCRIPTION:Introducing RAWK First Saturdays Workshops and Open Studio Time for middle school and high school aged youth! \nOn the first Saturday of each month RAWK will offer a creative writing workshop from 1o:00am–11:30am and then open studio time from 11:30am–1:00pm \nAugust First Saturdays Workshop –\nWORLD BUILDING\n \nFollowing our Character Creation workshop\, this workshop will focus on building out the world in which your characters exists. Focus in on the intricacies of the universe you’re creating\, the atmosphere\, the geography\, the conflicts. How does this world create opportunities for your characters and their stories? What about this world challenges your characters?\n\nMaterials and snacks provided\, all you need to bring is your curiosity and creativity. \nOpen to all middle and high school aged youth in Kalamazoo County. \n**Please note the time of First Saturdays has shifted to 10am–11:30am!** \nClick here to register
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/first-saturdays-august-workshop/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:High School,middle school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240722T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240726T170000
DTSTAMP:20240405T154613Z
CREATED:20240405T154613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T154613Z
UID:6296-1721653200-1722013200@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Summer Writing Camp - Rising 6th\, 7th\, 8th Grade
DESCRIPTION:This year RAWK Summer Writing Camps are honoring Heroes in all their forms. From Super Heroes to historical activists and movement leaders and all the every day heroes in between. We’ll explore writing in various genres and from different perspectives according to the interests of the youth participating each week. \nALL RAWK PROGRAMS ARE FREE! \nApplications Open on April 22nd
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/swc2024-678week2/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:middle school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240706T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240706T130000
DTSTAMP:20240607T161918Z
CREATED:20240607T161918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240607T161918Z
UID:6419-1720265400-1720270800@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:First Saturdays Open Studio Time
DESCRIPTION:Introducing RAWK First Saturdays Workshops and Open Studio Time for middle school and high school aged youth! \nOn the first Saturday of each month RAWK will offer a creative writing workshop from 10:00am–11:30am and then open studio time from 11:30am–1:00pm \nOpen Studio Time\nDuring Open Studio Time\, youth are invited to utilize the RAWK Literacy Center\, RAWK resources\, and supplies to explore self-selected and self-directed creative projects. Tell your story through writing and visual art\, create comics\, ‘zines\, books\, and more. Explore the RAWK library. Meet new people\, collaborate with friends\, or work independently. And take home a brand new book to keep! \nFREE and open to middle and high school aged youth. \nClick here to complete your one-time registration for Open Studio Time\nThen drop-in to which ever Open Studio dates work for you! \nWorkshops: Registration required to reserve your spot\nOpen Studio Time: One-time registration required\, then show up to whichever dates work for you. \nFirst Saturdays of the month\nWorkshop – 10:00am–11:30am\nOpen Studio Time – 11:30am–1pm\nat RAWK (802 S. Westnedge Ave)
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/first-saturdays-open-studio-time-july/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:High School,middle school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240706T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240706T130000
DTSTAMP:20240625T150719Z
CREATED:20240607T160340Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240625T150719Z
UID:6410-1720260000-1720270800@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:**NEW TIME!** First Saturdays July Workshop - Character Creation
DESCRIPTION:Introducing RAWK First Saturdays Workshops and Open Studio Time for middle school and high school aged youth! \nOn the first Saturday of each month RAWK will offer a creative writing workshop from 1o:00am–11:30am and then open studio time from 11:30am–1:00pm \nJuly First Saturdays Workshop –\nCHARACTER CREATION\n \n\nCreate and develop your own characters for all your story-telling endeavors! Dive deep into crafting fully formed characters who will capture your audience and drive your stories forward. Bring your existing characters or create someone new! \nWho are they deep down? What are their habits and quirks? What motivates them? What challenges them? How do they relate to the characters around them? What do they look like? \n\n\nThis workshop will be followed by a world-building workshop!\n\nMaterials and snacks provided\, all you need to bring is your curiosity and creativity. \nOpen to all middle and high school aged youth in Kalamazoo County. \n**Please note the time of First Saturdays has shifted to 10am–11:30am!** \nClick here to register
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/first-saturdays-july-workshop/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:High School,middle school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240601T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240601T133000
DTSTAMP:20240515T173559Z
CREATED:20240508T195325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240515T173559Z
UID:6383-1717243200-1717248600@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:First Saturdays June Workshop - Exploring Crystals with FIRE Historical and Cultural Arts Collaborative!
DESCRIPTION:Introducing RAWK First Saturdays Workshops and Open Studio Time for middle school and high school aged youth! \nOn the first Saturday of each month RAWK will offer a creative writing workshop from 12:00–1:30pm and then open studio time from 1:30–3:00pm \nJune First Saturdays Workshop –  Exploring Crystals with FIRE Historical and Cultural Arts Collaborative\nCome explore and learn about crystals and the history of human connection with crystals.\nStick around for open studio time to learn about wire wrapping to create your own crystal jewelry. \nMaterials and snacks provided\, all you need to bring is your curiosity and creativity. \nOpen to all middle and high school aged youth in Kalamazoo County. \nClick here to register
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/first-saturdays-june-workshop/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:High School,middle school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240504T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240504T150000
DTSTAMP:20240405T153053Z
CREATED:20240405T153053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240405T153053Z
UID:6289-1714829400-1714834800@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:First Saturdays Open Studio Time
DESCRIPTION:Introducing RAWK First Saturdays Workshops and Open Studio Time for middle school and high school aged youth! \nOn the first Saturday of each month RAWK will offer a creative writing workshop from 12:00–1:30pm and then open studio time from 1:30–3:00pm \nOpen Studio Time\nDuring Open Studio Time\, youth are invited to utilize the RAWK Literacy Center\, RAWK resources\, and supplies to explore self-selected and self-directed creative projects. Tell your story through writing and visual art\, create comics\, ‘zines\, books\, and more. Explore the RAWK library. Meet new people\, collaborate with friends\, or work independently. And take home a brand new book to keep! \nFREE and open to middle and high school aged youth. \nClick here to complete your one-time registration for Open Studio Time\nThen drop-in to which ever Open Studio dates work for you! \nWorkshops: Registration required to reserve your spot\nOpen Studio Time: One-time registration required\, then show up to whichever dates work for you. \nFirst Saturdays of the month\nWorkshop – 12:00–1:30pm\nOpen Studio Time – 1:30pm–3pm\nat RAWK (802 S. Westnedge Ave)
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/first-saturdays-open-studio-time-may/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:High School,middle school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240504T133000
DTSTAMP:20240419T201736Z
CREATED:20240405T152800Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240419T201736Z
UID:6287-1714824000-1714829400@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:First Saturdays May Workshop - 'Zine Making with Kalamazoo Zine Fest
DESCRIPTION:Introducing RAWK First Saturdays Workshops and Open Studio Time for middle school and high school aged youth! \nOn the first Saturday of each month RAWK will offer a creative writing workshop from 12:00–1:30pm and then open studio time from 1:30–3:00pm \nMay First Saturdays Workshop –  ‘Zine Making with Kalamazoo Zine Fest!\n‘Zines are a form of self-publishing with a rich history and worlds of possibilities! Bring your curiosity and creativity and Kalamazoo ‘Zine Fest and RAWK will bring the rest. \nLearn what a ‘Zine is!\nLearn some of the history of ‘Zines!\nExplore RAWK’s ‘Zine collection and get inspired!\nCheck out some basic structures and THEN MAKE YOUR OWN ‘ZINE! \nMaterials and snacks provided\, all you need to bring is your curiosity and creativity. \nOpen to all middle and high school aged youth in Kalamazoo County. \nClick here to register\nYouth who participate in the workshop are invited and welcome to stay after the workshop for Open Studio time!
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/first-saturdays-may-workshop/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:High School,middle school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240413T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240413T120000
DTSTAMP:20240411T163210Z
CREATED:20240308T175434Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T163210Z
UID:6227-1713004200-1713009600@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:RAWK N SHOP Entrepreneur Workshop: Tabling & Event Discovery/Setting Up Shop
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: April 13th @10:30a-12:00pm\n\n\nLocation: 802 S. Westnedge Ave\, Kalamazoo MI 49008\n\n\nIn this workshop\, we’re diving into the exciting world of tabling and event discovery\, essential skills for any entrepreneur looking to expand their reach and boost sales. From scouting out the best events to setting up shop effectively\, we’ll cover everything you need to know to make a splash at fairs\, markets\, and beyond.\nJoin us as we explore strategies for finding the right events\, creating eye-catching displays\, engaging with customers\, and maximizing your presence to drive sales and build your brand.\n\n\nRSVP REQUIRED – Scan QR Code to sign up!\n\n\nYouth are encouraged to bring 1 other youth guest with them.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/entrepreneur-april-13/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:High School,middle school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240406T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240406T150000
DTSTAMP:20240129T200134Z
CREATED:20240129T200134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T200134Z
UID:6183-1712410200-1712415600@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:First Saturdays Open Studio Time
DESCRIPTION:Introducing RAWK First Saturdays Workshops and Open Studio Time for middle school and high school aged youth! \nOn the first Saturday of each month RAWK will offer a creative writing workshop from 12:00–1:30pm and then open studio time from 1:30–3:00pm \nOpen Studio Time\nDuring Open Studio Time\, youth are invited to utilize the RAWK Literacy Center\, RAWK resources\, and supplies to explore self-selected and self-directed creative projects. Tell your story through writing and visual art\, create comics\, ‘zines\, books\, and more. Explore the RAWK library. Meet new people\, collaborate with friends\, or work independently. And take home a brand new book to keep! \nFREE and open to middle and high school aged youth. \nClick here to complete your one-time registration for Open Studio Time\nThen drop-in to which ever Open Studio dates work for you! \nWorkshops: Registration required to reserve your spot\nOpen Studio Time: One-time registration required\, then show up to whichever dates work for you. \nFirst Saturdays of the month\nWorkshop – 12:00–1:30pm\nOpen Studio Time – 1:30pm–3pm\nat RAWK (802 S. Westnedge Ave)
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/first-saturdays-open-studio-time-april/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:High School,middle school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240406T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240406T133000
DTSTAMP:20240206T180017Z
CREATED:20240129T195711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240206T180017Z
UID:6173-1712404800-1712410200@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:First Saturdays April Workshop - Magic Poetry with Kalamazoo Poetry Festival
DESCRIPTION:Introducing RAWK First Saturdays Workshops and Open Studio Time for middle school and high school aged youth! \nOn the first Saturday of each month RAWK will offer a creative writing workshop from 12:00–1:30pm and then open studio time from 1:30–3:00pm \nApril First Saturdays Workshop – Magic Poetry\nCome cast some spells and disappear your fears through written word and spoken word poetry exercises in this 90 minutes workshop! Expect to read\, write and share if you’d like! No pressure… just come\, okay? \nFacilitated intergenerationally by a youth and adult ally. Youth can also expect to receive a list of opportunities to share their work in the future through the Kalamazoo Poetry Festival\, if they want to! \nThis partnership program is made possible by the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation\, the Kalamazoo Community Foundation\, the Harold & Grace Upjohn Foundation and the Kalamazoo Arts Council. \nClick here to register\nYouth who participate in the workshop are invited and welcome to stay after the workshop for Open Studio time!
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/first-saturdays-april-workshop-kpf/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:High School,middle school
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240323T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240323T120000
DTSTAMP:20240308T173934Z
CREATED:20240306T185225Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240308T173934Z
UID:6217-1711189800-1711195200@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:RAWK N SHOP Entrepreneur Workshop: Financial Literacy
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: March 23rd @10:30a-12:00pm\n\n\nLocation: 802 S. Westnedge Ave\, Kalamazoo MI 49008\n\n\nIn this workshop\, we’ll dive into the essential skills and knowledge needed to navigate the financial landscape of entrepreneurship. Whether you’re just starting your business journey or looking to refine your financial strategy\, this session is tailored to empower youth with practical insights and tools.\n\n\nJoin us as we explore topics such as budgeting\, financial planning\, investment basics\, and more. Get ready to take control of your finances and chart a course towards entrepreneurial success!\n\n\nRSVP REQUIRED – Scan QR Code to sign up!\n\n\nYouth are encouraged to bring 1 other youth guest with them.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/entrepreneur-march23/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:High School,middle school
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240309T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240309T120000
DTSTAMP:20240306T205705Z
CREATED:20240306T182725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240306T205705Z
UID:6213-1709980200-1709985600@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:RAWK N SHOP Entrepreneur Workshop: Branding\, Voice and Social Media
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: March 9th @10:30a-12:00pm\nLocation: 802 S. Westnedge Ave\, Kalamazoo MI 49008\nIn this workshop\, we’ll dive into the fundamentals of brand identity and voice\, exploring methods to effectively present them across social media platforms. From crafting your brand narrative to establishing a unified online presence\, we’ll provide you with the essential tools and strategies to leave a lasting impact on your audience.\nJoin us as we reveal the strategies for constructing a robust brand that aligns with your target audience and discover how to utilize social media platforms to enhance your brand’s influence and foster deeper connections with your audience.\nRSVP REQUIRED – Scan QR Code to sign up!\nYouth are encouraged to bring 1 other youth guest with them
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/entrepreneur-march9/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:High School,middle school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240302T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240302T150000
DTSTAMP:20240129T200158Z
CREATED:20240129T195657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T200158Z
UID:6177-1709386200-1709391600@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:First Saturdays Open Studio Time
DESCRIPTION:Introducing RAWK First Saturdays Workshops and Open Studio Time for middle school and high school aged youth! \nOn the first Saturday of each month RAWK will offer a creative writing workshop from 12:00–1:30pm and then open studio time from 1:30–3:00pm \nOpen Studio Time\nDuring Open Studio Time\, youth are invited to utilize the RAWK Literacy Center\, RAWK resources\, and supplies to explore self-selected and self-directed creative projects. Tell your story through writing and visual art\, create comics\, ‘zines\, books\, and more. Explore the RAWK library. Meet new people\, collaborate with friends\, or work independently. And take home a brand new book to keep! \nFREE and open to middle and high school aged youth. \nClick here to complete your one-time registration for Open Studio Time\nThen drop-in to which ever Open Studio dates work for you! \nWorkshops: Registration required to reserve your spot\nOpen Studio Time: One-time registration required\, then show up to whichever dates work for you. \nFirst Saturdays of the month\nWorkshop – 12:00–1:30pm\nOpen Studio Time – 1:30pm–3pm\nat RAWK (802 S. Westnedge Ave)
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/first-saturdays-open-studio-time-march/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:High School,middle school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240302T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240302T133000
DTSTAMP:20240129T195734Z
CREATED:20240129T195725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240129T195734Z
UID:6169-1709380800-1709386200@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:First Saturdays March Workshop - Collage Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Introducing RAWK First Saturdays Workshops and Open Studio Time for middle school and high school aged youth! \nOn the first Saturday of each month RAWK will offer a creative writing workshop from 12:00–1:30pm and then open studio time from 1:30–3:00pm \nMarch First Saturdays Workshop – Collage Poetry\nMaybe the word poetry sets you into a panic\, perhaps you’re a seasoned poet\, or you’re somewhere in the sweet in between – this workshop offers an approachable\, hands-on\, visually artistic\, and fun(!) method for creating poetry. No previous poetic practice needed!\nParticipants will piece together their own poetry books using words and images cut from magazines.\nThere are no requirements and no grades\, just time\, space\, and supplies to explore something new. \nClick here to register\nYouth who participate in the workshop are invited and welcome to stay after the workshop for Open Studio time!
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/first-saturdays-march-workshop-collage-poetry/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:High School,middle school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231209T140000
DTSTAMP:20231009T135440Z
CREATED:20231009T130012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231009T135440Z
UID:6067-1702116000-1702130400@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Youth Voices Monologue Workshop
DESCRIPTION:RAWK and the Civic present the 3rd Annual YOUTH VOICES Monologue Workshop in honor of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\nMiddle and High School aged youth in Kalamazoo County are invited to Write\, Revise\, Rehearse\, & Record a personal monologue in ONE DAY! \nThe recording will premiere on MLK Day 2024 \nWe’ll be asking youth\, “What does Compassionate Leadership mean to you?” \nThe program will take place from 10am–2pm on Saturday\, December 9th\nLunch will be provided! \nAs with all RAWK programs\, this workshop is FREE! \nClick here to register!
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/mlkyouth-voices2023/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:High School,middle school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230731T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230804T170000
DTSTAMP:20230424T171050Z
CREATED:20230424T170641Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T171050Z
UID:5800-1690808400-1691168400@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Summer Writing Camp - Rising 6th\, 7th\, & 8th grade
DESCRIPTION:July 31–August 4 – rising 6th\, 7th\, 8th grade Summer Writing Camp\nMonday–Friday from 1–5pm daily \nRAWK’s Summer Writing Camps take a deep dive into exploring and growing the power of each of our beautiful and distinctive voices. Youth will reflect on and celebrate their own unique identities while investigating various writing styles and different mediums for sharing our stories. \nAs weather permits\, we will take walks to explore our neighborhood and look for inspiration while practicing our observational skills. \nAll participants will have their writing published in our annual summer anthology and will be invited to share their work with the community at our end-of-the-summer publication release party – RAWK Reads\, on Thursday\, August 10th! \nClick here to see our full schedule of Summer Programs \nClick here to register!
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/swc678-week2-2023/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:middle school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230717T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230721T170000
DTSTAMP:20230424T170944Z
CREATED:20230424T170546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T170944Z
UID:5798-1689598800-1689958800@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Summer Writing Camp - Rising 6th\, 7th\, & 8th grade
DESCRIPTION:July 17–21 – rising 6th\, 7th\, 8th grade Summer Writing Camp\nMonday–Friday from 1–5pm daily \nRAWK’s Summer Writing Camps take a deep dive into exploring and growing the power of each of our beautiful and distinctive voices. Youth will reflect on and celebrate their own unique identities while investigating various writing styles and different mediums for sharing our stories. \nAs weather permits\, we will take walks to explore our neighborhood and look for inspiration while practicing our observational skills. \nAll participants will have their writing published in our annual summer anthology and will be invited to share their work with the community at our end-of-the-summer publication release party – RAWK Reads\, on Thursday\, August 10th! \nClick here to see our full schedule of Summer Programs \nClick here to register!
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/swc678-week1-2023/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:middle school
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