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SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights - December
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night!\nKalamazoo County youth in grades K–5 are invited to join volunteers from the Western Michigan University chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association to spend time reading out loud then writing together to express their response to the story. \nHear a perspective that is new to you\, express your own ideas in writing\, and find power in the written word.\nAll Read and Write Nights will take place via Google Meet. \nEach participating family will receive a copy of our monthly book prior to the event.\nRegistration opens November 24th!\n \n \n\n  \nShow More[formidable id=34]
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-december21/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211204T120000
DTSTAMP:20211109T173536Z
CREATED:20210831T235111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T173536Z
UID:4973-1638612000-1638619200@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Our Natural Connections - 6th\, 7th\, & 8th grade Workshop
DESCRIPTION:**Masks will be required at all in-person workshops.**\n\nOur Natural Connections Workshop Series\nOctober 23rd – 3rd\, 4th\, & 5th grade workshop\nNovember 20th – K\, 1st\, & 2nd grade workshop\nDecember 4th – 6th\, 7th\, & 8th grade workshop\nIn solidarity with the Community Emergence Series initiated by Kalamazoo Nature Center\n  \nIn this writing workshop series youth will discuss and explore our relationships with the natural world. \nWe’ll start with big questions like: How are we connected to the earth? What separates us? What can we learn from the animals and organisms we’re in community with? \nThrough group discussion and individual writing time\, we’ll dive deeper in the direction(s) of participants’ interests. \n  \nIf you’re new to RAWK\, it’s been awhile since you RAWKed\, or your information has changed\, please complete this registration form:\nShow More[formidable id=31]\nIf you’ve RAWKed with us in the past year\, you can complete this abbreviated registration form:\nShow More[formidable id=32]
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/our-natural-connections-6th-7th-8th-grade-workshop/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211203T200000
DTSTAMP:20211119T195256Z
CREATED:20211119T195033Z
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UID:5133-1638547200-1638561600@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Art Hop at RAWK!
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss Art Hop @ RAWK on December 3rd!\nWe are honored to be joined by Denise Miller\, artist\, poet\, playwright\, community activist\, and so much more! They will share their artwork throughout the evening\, with a special performance at 6pm. \nOur storefront and literacy center will be open for visitors from 4–8pm\, with hot deals on books and RAWK store items! \nMasks are required for entry\, please help us care for our community.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/dec-art-hop/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211120T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211120T110000
DTSTAMP:20211111T193429Z
CREATED:20210901T002307Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211111T193429Z
UID:5008-1637402400-1637406000@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Our Natural Connections - K\, 1st\, & 2nd grade Workshop
DESCRIPTION:**Masks will be required at all in-person workshops.**\n\nOur Natural Connections Workshop Series\nOctober 23rd – 3rd\, 4th\, & 5th grade workshop\nNovember 20th – K\, 1st\, & 2nd grade workshop\nDecember 4th – 6th\, 7th\, & 8th grade workshop\nIn solidarity with the Community Emergence Series initiated by Kalamazoo Nature Center\n  \nIn this writing workshop series youth will discuss and explore our relationships with the natural world. \nWe’ll start with big questions like: How are we connected to the earth? What separates us? What can we learn from the animals and organisms we’re in community with? \nThrough group discussion and individual writing time\, we’ll dive deeper in the direction(s) of participants’ interests. \nThis workshop is currently full but please feel free to fill out the form to be on the waitlist in case any spots open up\, or to let us know that you’re interested in the next program for a particular age group.\n  \nIf you’re new to RAWK\, it’s been awhile since you RAWKed\, or your information has changed\, please complete this registration form:\nShow More[formidable id=31]\nIf you’ve RAWKed with us in the past year\, you can complete this abbreviated registration form:\nShow More[formidable id=32]
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/ur-natural-connectionsk12/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211110T190000
DTSTAMP:20211027T005407Z
CREATED:20210908T174724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211027T005407Z
UID:5033-1636567200-1636570800@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights - November
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night!\nKalamazoo County youth in grades K–5 are invited to join volunteers from the Western Michigan University chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association to spend time reading out loud then writing together to express their response to the story. \nHear a perspective that is new to you\, express your own ideas in writing\, and find power in the written word.\nAll Read and Write Nights will take place via Google Meet. \nEach participating family will receive a copy of our monthly book prior to the event.\nRegistration opens October 27th!\n \n \n\nWe may not have space for everyone who wants to participate so we will be selecting participants using a combination of priority seating and lottery. You will be notified by Friday\, November 5th whether or not you have a spot. We appreciate your patience and your support of our efforts to provide equitable access to this popular program.\nShow More[formidable id=33]
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-november21/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211023T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211023T110000
DTSTAMP:20211001T183627Z
CREATED:20210901T002211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211001T183627Z
UID:5006-1634983200-1634986800@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Our Natural Connections - 3rd\, 4th\, & 5th grade Workshop
DESCRIPTION:**Masks will be required at all in-person workshops.**\n\nOur Natural Connections Workshop Series\nSeptember 18th – 6th\, 7th\, & 8th grade workshop\nOctober 23rd – 3rd\, 4th\, & 5th grade workshop\nNovember 20th – K\, 1st\, & 2nd grade workshop\nIn solidarity with the Community Emergence Series initiated by Kalamazoo Nature Center\n  \nIn this writing workshop series youth will discuss and explore our relationships with the natural world. \nWe’ll start with big questions like: How are we connected to the earth? What separates us? What can we learn from the animals and organisms we’re in community with? \nThrough group discussion and individual writing time\, we’ll dive deeper in the direction(s) of participants’ interests. \nIf you’re new to RAWK\, it’s been awhile since you RAWKed\, or your information has changed\, please complete this registration form:\nShow More[formidable id=31]\nIf you’ve RAWKed with us in the past year\, you can complete this abbreviated registration form:\nShow More[formidable id=32]
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/ur-natural-connections345/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211013T190000
DTSTAMP:20210908T175737Z
CREATED:20210908T173801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T175737Z
UID:5026-1634148000-1634151600@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights - October
DESCRIPTION:The 2nd Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night!\nKalamazoo County youth in grades K–5 are invited to join volunteers from the Western Michigan University chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association to spend time reading out loud then writing together to express their response to the story. \nHear a perspective that is new to you\, express your own ideas in writing\, and find power in the written word.\nAll Read and Write Nights will take place via Google Meet. \nEach registered family will receive a copy of our monthly book prior to the event.\nRegistration opens September 29th!\n \n \n\n  \nShow More[formidable id=23]
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-october21/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211002T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211002T133000
DTSTAMP:20210907T204149Z
CREATED:20210901T001203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210907T204149Z
UID:4998-1633176000-1633181400@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Lunch with Octavia Butler's Parable of the Sower - High School aged students
DESCRIPTION:As part of the Community Emergence Series initiated by Kalamazoo Nature Center\, RAWK is teaming up with Kalamazoo Public Library Alma Powell Branch staff to bring you: \nLunch with Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower\nHigh school aged youth are invited to join us at Alma Powell Library for a delicious lunch and discussion of Octavia Butler’s Parable of the Sower. Each participant will receive a free copy of the graphic novel!\nWe’ll learn a bit about Octavia Butler (the first and only science fiction writer to receive a MacArthur Genius Fellowship) and explore the genres of science fiction and afrofuturism. Then we’ll dive into the novel and the prophecies it holds. \nPlease register\, as seating is limited.\nregistration opens September 2nd at 9:00am\n \nClick this link to register through the Kalamazoo Public Library website
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/lunchwithoctavia/
LOCATION:KPL Alma Powell Branch\, 1000 W Paterson St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210819T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210819T203000
DTSTAMP:20210728T205943Z
CREATED:20210728T205854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210728T205943Z
UID:4921-1629397800-1629405000@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:RAWK Reads - RAWK The Block!
DESCRIPTION:RAWK Reads is our annual celebration of our Summer Writers and the release of our Summer Anthology! We come together to hear these freshly published young writers read their words to their adoring fans and celebrate their accomplishments. \nThis year we’re RAWKin’ with a new twist – We’re having a BLOCK PARTY!\nWe’re going to celebrate right in our own back yard (or back parking lot as the case may be). We’ll have youth performances\, live music\, food\, games\, books\, and more! \nThis event is FREE and open to our whole community\, spread the word!
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/rawk-reads-rawk-the-block/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210513T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210513T193000
DTSTAMP:20210412T152558Z
CREATED:20210316T135510Z
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UID:4746-1620928800-1620934200@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:High School "Our Voices Project" with Public Media Network
DESCRIPTION:Join RAWK and Public Media Network for this very special partnership.\nDuring the RAWK/PMN journalism Workshop\, students will participate in the Our Voices Project to create a collage of youth stories.\nStudents will receive training in journalism and interviewing basics and then put their skills to work by interviewing a partner and writing a short article about them. These articles will focus on telling the story of who their partner is\, what they are passionate about\, what it looks like to walk in their shoes.\nThe goal of this workshop and project is to amplify youth voices and to showcase the passions of youth throughout our community! \nClick “Show More” to register: \nShow More[formidable id=26]
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/hs-journalism21/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210428T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210428T191500
DTSTAMP:20210330T172120Z
CREATED:20210330T172110Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T172120Z
UID:4770-1619633700-1619637300@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd (and 4th) Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Join RAWK and volunteers for an evening of….well\, reading and writing together.\nKalamazoo County youth in grades K–5 are invited to join volunteers from the Western Michigan University chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association to spend time reading out loud then writing together to express their response to the story. \nHear a perspective that is new to you\, express your own ideas in writing\, and find power in the written word. All Read and Write Nights will take place via Google Meet. \nEach registered family will receive a copy of our monthly book prior to the event.\nRegistration opens April 1st!\n \n\nShow More[formidable id=23]
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-april21-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210424T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210424T120000
DTSTAMP:20210405T162639Z
CREATED:20210405T162639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210405T162639Z
UID:4762-1619262000-1619265600@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Elementary School Poetry Workshop - Odes: Poems of Praise
DESCRIPTION:Elementary school-aged students across Kalamazoo County are invited to join us for a Saturday morning of sharing our love\, joy\, and praise in the form of ODES! \nStudents will learn more about this poetic form\, read a book about the power of sharing our poetry and praise\, and dive into writing odes for the people\, places\, and things that we love. \nAs always\, this RAWK workshop is FREE and open to all residents of Kalamazoo County.\nThis workshop will be VIRTUAL to assure the safety of all participants and their families. \n  \nClick “Show More” to register: \nShow More[formidable id=25]
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/odes21/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210421T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210421T191500
DTSTAMP:20210330T170910Z
CREATED:20201217T015408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T170910Z
UID:4486-1619028900-1619032500@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd (and 4th) Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Join RAWK and volunteers for an evening of….well\, reading and writing together.\nKalamazoo County youth in grades K–5 are invited to join volunteers from the Western Michigan University chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association to spend time reading out loud then writing together to express their response to the story. \nHear a perspective that is new to you\, express your own ideas in writing\, and find power in the written word. All Read and Write Nights will take place via Google Meet. \nEach registered family will receive a copy of our monthly book prior to the event.\nRegistration opens April 1st!\n \n\nShow More[formidable id=23]
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-april21/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210324T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210324T191500
DTSTAMP:20210312T201111Z
CREATED:20210312T201111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210312T201111Z
UID:4743-1616609700-1616613300@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd (and 4th!) Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Join RAWK and volunteers for an evening of….well\, reading and writing together.\nKalamazoo County youth in grades K–5 are invited to join volunteers from the Western Michigan University chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association to spend time reading out loud then writing together to express their response to the story. \nHear a perspective that is new to you\, express your own ideas in writing\, and find power in the written word.\nAll Read and Write Nights will take place via Google Meet – we will utilize breakout groups and we recommend that students connect using a computer so they are able to use the breakout group function. \nEach registered family will receive a copy of our monthly book prior to the event.\n\n \n\nShow More[formidable id=22]
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-march21-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210317T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210317T191500
DTSTAMP:20210304T184308Z
CREATED:20201217T015308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210304T184308Z
UID:4484-1616004900-1616008500@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd (and 4th!) Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Join RAWK and volunteers for an evening of….well\, reading and writing together.\nKalamazoo County youth in grades K–5 are invited to join volunteers from the Western Michigan University chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association to spend time reading out loud then writing together to express their response to the story. \nHear a perspective that is new to you\, express your own ideas in writing\, and find power in the written word.\nAll Read and Write Nights will take place via Google Meet – we will utilize breakout groups and we recommend that students connect using a computer so they are able to use the breakout group function. \nEach registered family will receive a copy of our monthly book prior to the event.\n\n \n\nShow More[formidable id=22]
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-march21/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210306T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210306T113000
DTSTAMP:20210208T153244Z
CREATED:20210207T194320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210208T153244Z
UID:4702-1615024800-1615030200@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Middle School Dreaming Workshop - "For Everyone"
DESCRIPTION:As Jason Reynolds writes in For Everyone\, “Dreams Aren’t Reserved for the Creatives” \nRAWK invites Middle School aged students to join us for an exploration of this visually and verbally dynamic piece of writing from our National Ambassador of Youth Literature\, Jason Reynolds. \nIn this letter in the form of a poem- or poem in the form of letter- Reynolds invites us to DREAM\, to connect with what is truly inside each of us and bring it forward in all its glory to share our light with the world. \n  \n  \nStudents will receive a free copy of For Everyone prior to the workshop. When we meet together (virtually) we’ll discuss and explore the text and then dive into writing in response. Will you write an answer to Reynolds’ call\, a declaration of your passions\, a dreamer’s anthem of your own\, or something beyond any of our wildest dreams? Come RAWK and find out with us. \nClick “Show More” to register: \nShow More[formidable id=25]
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/foreveryone/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210217T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210217T191500
DTSTAMP:20210202T025121Z
CREATED:20201217T014715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210202T025121Z
UID:4472-1613585700-1613589300@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Join RAWK and volunteers for an evening of….well\, reading and writing together.\nKalamazoo County youth in grades K–5 are invited to join volunteers from the Western Michigan University chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association to spend time reading out loud then writing together to express their response to the story. \nHear a perspective that is new to you\, express your own ideas in writing\, and find power in the written word. All Read and Write Nights will take place via Google Meet. \nEach participating family will receive a copy of our monthly book prior to the event. \n \n  \nRegistration will be open through February 11th\n  \n\nShow More[formidable id=21]\nWe may not have space for everyone who wants to participate so we will be selecting participants using a combination of priority seating and lottery. You will be notified by February 12th whether or not you have a spot. We appreciate your patience and your support of our efforts to provide equitable access to this popular program.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-february21/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210123T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210123T140000
DTSTAMP:20210113T202056Z
CREATED:20201219T022002Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T202056Z
UID:4508-1611406800-1611410400@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:The Poet Speaks Workshop - High School
DESCRIPTION:RAWK has the privilege of virtually hosting Amanda Eke and her workshop–\nThe Poet Speaks\n\nSaturday\, January 23rd\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00am–11:00am – Middle School aged students (9–13 years old)\n1:00pm–2:00pm – High School aged students (14–19 years old)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The Poet Speaks” is an engaging experience into the culture of Spoken word\, rhyme and tradition\, held for all ages. Based off her Nigerian Igbo heritage the workshop gives participants a chance to learn about oral traditions and their histories in any context and environment\, all while solidifying the fundamental skills of rhyme. \nAmanda Eke is a Nigerian American Artist\, Poet\, Film-Maker\, and Scholar. A Fulbright and UN Award winner and author\, she uses both her love for film\, writing and music to address socio-political issues\, and contemporary culture prevalent in society today. \nClick here to learn more about Amanda Eke and the Poet Speaks Workshop. \n\nShow More[formidable id=24]
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/the-poet-speaks_hs/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210123T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210123T110000
DTSTAMP:20210113T202113Z
CREATED:20201219T021823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210113T202113Z
UID:4488-1611396000-1611399600@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:The Poet Speaks Workshop - Middle School
DESCRIPTION:RAWK has the privilege of virtually hosting Amanda Eke and her workshop–\nThe Poet Speaks\n\nSaturday\, January 23rd\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n10:00am–11:00am – Middle School aged students (9–13 years old)\n1:00pm–2:00pm – High School aged students (14–19 years old)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“The Poet Speaks” is an engaging experience into the culture of Spoken word\, rhyme and tradition\, held for all ages. Based off her Nigerian Igbo heritage the workshop gives participants a chance to learn about oral traditions and their histories in any context and environment\, all while solidifying the fundamental skills of rhyme. \nAmanda Eke is a Nigerian American Artist\, Poet\, Film-Maker\, and Scholar. A Fulbright and UN Award winner and author\, she uses both her love for film\, writing and music to address socio-political issues\, and contemporary culture prevalent in society today. \nClick here to learn more about Amanda Eke and the Poet Speaks Workshop. \n\nShow More[formidable id=24]
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/the-poet-speaks-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210120T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210120T191500
DTSTAMP:20210111T201744Z
CREATED:20201217T034935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T201744Z
UID:4469-1611166500-1611170100@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Join RAWK and volunteers for an evening of….well\, reading and writing together.\nKalamazoo County youth in grades K–5 are invited to join volunteers from the Western Michigan University chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association to spend time reading out loud then writing together to express their response to the story. \nHear a perspective that is new to you\, express your own ideas in writing\, and find power in the written word. All Read and Write Nights will take place via Google Meet. \nJanuary’s title is: \n \nEach registered family will receive a copy of Firefly July prior to the event. \n\nREGISTRATION FOR JANUARY IS FULL\n\nPlease complete the registration form to be added to our wait-list! \n\nShow More[formidable id=20]
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-january21/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210120T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210120T143000
DTSTAMP:20210111T201803Z
CREATED:20210111T201221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T201803Z
UID:4556-1611145800-1611153000@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Volunteer TRAINING
DESCRIPTION:Our Volunteer Trainings take an in-depth look at RAWK’s values and how we apply them to our work with students. This training is required for Volunteers who work directly with students. \n  \n\n\n\nRSVP for your Volunteer Training here:\n[formidable id=”5″]\nOur Virtual Volunteer Trainings will take place over Zoom. You’ll receive information to connect to the Zoom after your RSVP is processed.\n If you haven’t already\, click here to complete your Volunteer Application! \nOr complete your Service Learning Application here
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/volunteer-training-jan20/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20210115T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20210115T180000
DTSTAMP:20210111T201830Z
CREATED:20210111T200948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210111T201830Z
UID:4549-1610726400-1610733600@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Volunteer TRAINING
DESCRIPTION:Our Volunteer Trainings take an in-depth look at RAWK’s values and how we apply them to our work with students. This training is required for Volunteers who work directly with students. \n  \n\n\n\nRSVP for your Volunteer Training here:\n[formidable id=”5″]\nOur Virtual Volunteer Trainings will take place over Zoom. You’ll receive information to connect to the Zoom after your RSVP is processed.\n If you haven’t already\, click here to complete your Volunteer Application! \nOr complete your Service Learning Application here
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/volunteer-training-jan15/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201216T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201216T140000
DTSTAMP:20201126T015006Z
CREATED:20201007T202426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201126T015006Z
UID:4395-1608123600-1608127200@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Join RAWK and volunteers for an evening of….well\, reading and writing together.\nKalamazoo County youth in grades K–5 are invited to join volunteers from the Western Michigan University chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association to spend time reading out loud then writing together to express their response to the story. \nHear a perspective that is new to you\, express your own ideas in writing\, and find power in the written word. All Read and Write Nights will take place via Google Meet. \n \nEach registered student will receive a copy of Share Your Rainbow: 18 Artists Draw Their Hope For the Future prior to the event. \n\nShow More[formidable id=7]
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-december20/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201118T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201118T140000
DTSTAMP:20201030T205321Z
CREATED:20201007T202249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201030T205321Z
UID:4393-1605704400-1605708000@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Join RAWK and volunteers for an evening of…well\, reading and writing together.\nYouth in grades K–5 are invited to join volunteers from the Western Michigan University chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association to spend time reading out loud then writing together to express their response to the story. \nHear a perspective that is new to you\, express your own ideas in writing\, and find power in the written word. All Read and Write Nights will take place via Google Meet. \n \nRegistration opens November 1st! \n\nShow More[formidable id=7]\nIf you are registering students who plan to work together on one device\, feel free to include them on one registration form.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-november20/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201021T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201021T150000
DTSTAMP:20201007T235153Z
CREATED:20201007T200019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T235153Z
UID:4378-1603288800-1603292400@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights
DESCRIPTION:The 3rd Wednesday of the month is now Read and Write Night! Join RAWK and volunteers for an evening of….well\, reading and writing together.\nYouth in grades K–5 are invited to join volunteers from the Western Michigan University chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association to spend time reading out loud then writing together to express their response to the story. \nHear a perspective that is new to you\, express your own ideas in writing\, and find power in the written word. All Read and Write Nights will take place via Zoom. \nIn October\, we will be reading the book “City Green” by DyAnne Disalvo-Ryan. Each registered student will receive a copy of the book prior to the event. \n  \nClick To Register[formidable id=7]
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-october20/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20201010T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20201010T080000
DTSTAMP:20201007T201646Z
CREATED:20201007T201646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201007T201646Z
UID:4387-1602309600-1602316800@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Rootead Storytelling with Drum & Dance
DESCRIPTION:Rootead will join RAWK for two special virtual workshops to explore and share the cultural storytelling methods of Traditional West African Drum & Dance! \nYou’ll learn that sharing your story doesn’t have to just mean using your words\, sometimes it means speaking with your body and heart. \nfollow this link for more information and to register: \nhttps://www.readandwritekzoo.org/rootead-registration/
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/rootead-storytelling-with-drum-dance/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200720T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200724T130000
DTSTAMP:20200702T225015Z
CREATED:20200701T195656Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200702T225015Z
UID:4241-1595232000-1595595600@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Summer Writing Camp - 6th\, 7th\, & 8th Grade
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Summer Writing Camps are here! \nEach camper will meet virtually with the Camp leader and two assistants (summer interns) daily during one of three 40-minute group sessions. In addition\, each camper will have a 20-minute individual session with one of the assistants during the latter half the week to discuss their ideas and writing in further detail for positive feedback and constructive suggestions for revision. \nStudents will be able to choose which Group and Individual Session time works best for them\, and their writing will be published in this year’s summer anthology as we continue to support and amplify voices and experiences of Kalamazoo youth. \nJuly 6th–10th  High School aged students\nJuly 13th–17th  4th & 5th Grade\nJuly 20th–24th  6th\, 7th\, & 8th Grade \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/virtual-summer-writing-camp-high-school-2-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200713T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200717T130000
DTSTAMP:20200701T195554Z
CREATED:20200701T195554Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200701T195554Z
UID:4239-1594627200-1594990800@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Summer Writing Camp - 4th & 5th Grade
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Summer Writing Camps are here! \nEach camper will meet virtually with the Camp leader and two assistants (summer interns) daily during one of three 40-minute group sessions. In addition\, each camper will have a 20-minute individual session with one of the assistants during the latter half the week to discuss their ideas and writing in further detail for positive feedback and constructive suggestions for revision. \nStudents will be able to choose which Group and Individual Session time works best for them\, and their writing will be published in this year’s summer anthology as we continue to support and amplify voices and experiences of Kalamazoo youth. \nJuly 6th–10th  High School aged students\nJuly 13th–17th  4th & 5th Grade\nJuly 20th–24th  6th\, 7th\, & 8th Grade \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/virtual-summer-writing-camp-high-school-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200706T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200710T130000
DTSTAMP:20200701T195617Z
CREATED:20200701T195456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200701T195617Z
UID:4237-1594022400-1594386000@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Summer Writing Camp - High School
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Summer Writing Camps are here! \nEach camper will meet virtually with the Camp leader and two assistants (summer interns) daily during one of three 40-minute group sessions. In addition\, each camper will have a 20-minute individual session with one of the assistants during the latter half the week to discuss their ideas and writing in further detail for positive feedback and constructive suggestions for revision. \nStudents will be able to choose which Group and Individual Session time works best for them\, and their writing will be published in this year’s summer anthology as we continue to support and amplify voices and experiences of Kalamazoo youth. \nJuly 6th–10th  High School aged students\nJuly 13th–17th  4th & 5th Grade\nJuly 20th–24th  6th\, 7th\, & 8th Grade \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/virtual-summer-writing-camp-high-school/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200418T060000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200418T080000
DTSTAMP:20200229T231700Z
CREATED:20200229T231700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200229T231700Z
UID:4124-1587189600-1587196800@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:4th & 5th grade Writing Workshop: Dystopian Travelogues
DESCRIPTION:Living the post-apocalyptic nomadic dream? Write about the places you’ve visited\, the people you’ve met\, and the cultures and traditions you’ve experienced during your travels across this eerie but familiar landscape. \nRegistration Opens April 16th!\n\n \nClick To Register[formidable id=10]
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/4th5thworkshopws20/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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