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SUMMARY:Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:RAWK offers Volunteer Training VIRTUALLY every third Tuesday of the month\, from 6:00PM–8:00PM (with the exception of September\, when virtual training will take place on Tuesday\, September 27). All virtual trainings take place on Zoom (link will be sent to trainees upon registration). \nAll volunteers must complete RAWK Volunteer Training before volunteering at our Readers’ Rooms or After School Program! \nRegister to attend training by clicking HERE.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/volunteer-training-virtual/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220924T150000
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SUMMARY:RAWK the KIA Everyone is a Member Day
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to RAWK with us at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts Everyone is a Member Day! \nThe KIA says: “Celebrate the opening of Unmasking Masculinity for the 21st Century with us! Everyone is invited to enjoy a day filled with art-making\, performances\, a gallery guide designed to help families explore the exhibition\, and lots of fun!” \nAfter you view the new exhibition\, you can catch up with us and explore an array of identity-based writing prompts to keep your creative juices flowing while you dig deep into the art and ideas you’ve just experienced. \nThis event is FREE and open to ALL AGES! We’ll be there from noon until 3pm. No registration necessary.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/rawk-the-kia-sept24/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220915T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220915T190000
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SUMMARY:Youth Advisory Council Meeting
DESCRIPTION:At RAWK\, Youth Voice reigns supreme\, so it only makes sense that youth need a seat (actually\, several seats) at the table. The RAWK Youth Advisory Council (YAC) is a group of young people dedicated to guiding and advancing the RAWK mission by working directly with our Executive Director\, Dr. Kandace Lavender on research and development projects\, event planning\, and more. \nThe RAWK YAC is open to middle school and high school aged youth. \nInterested in checking out a meeting or joining the team but you need more info first? email Kandace at kandace@readandwritekzoo.org \nAt this first meeting of the school year\, YAC members will collectively determine the future meeting schedule\, celebrate the amazing work the council put into this year’s RAWK Reads event\, and take a look at what the year has in store for us.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/youth-advisory-council-meeting915/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:YAC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220903T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220903T120000
DTSTAMP:20220829T185323Z
CREATED:20220829T185323Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Training: IN PERSON
DESCRIPTION:RAWK offers Volunteer Training IN PERSON every first Saturday of the month\, from 10:00AM–12:00PM. All in person trainings are located at our Literacy Center\, 802 S. Westnedge Ave.\, Kalamazoo\, MI 49008. \nAll volunteers must complete RAWK Volunteer Training before volunteering at our Readers’ Rooms or After School Program! \nRegister to attend training by clicking HERE.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/volunteer-training-in-person/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220525T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220525T190000
DTSTAMP:20220502T174039Z
CREATED:20220328T212149Z
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SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights - May
DESCRIPTION:Your favorite monthly virtual program is back…\nOh yes\, it’s 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 \n \n\nClick Here to Register
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-may22/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220427T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220427T190000
DTSTAMP:20220408T173205Z
CREATED:20220328T211954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T173205Z
UID:5179-1651082400-1651086000@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights - April
DESCRIPTION:Your favorite monthly virtual program is back…\nOh yes\, it’s 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.\n \n \nClick “Show More” to register now!\n\n*If you are using an iPhone\, use this form instead\n\nShow More[formidable id=37]
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-april22/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220323T190000
DTSTAMP:20220318T182634Z
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UID:5177-1648058400-1648062000@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights - March
DESCRIPTION:Your favorite monthly virtual program is back…\nOh yes\, it’s 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. \n\nClick “Show More” to register now!\nShow More[formidable id=37]
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-march22/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220223T190000
DTSTAMP:20220202T205439Z
CREATED:20220202T204056Z
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UID:5164-1645639200-1645642800@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights - February
DESCRIPTION:Your favorite monthly virtual program is back…\nOh yes\, it’s 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.\n \n \n\nClick “Show More” to register now!\nShow More[formidable id=37]
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-february22/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211208T190000
DTSTAMP:20211206T150010Z
CREATED:20210908T175058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211206T150010Z
UID:5038-1638986400-1638990000@www.readandwritekzoo.org
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
LAST-MODIFIED:20211119T195256Z
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
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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:20211117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220105T190000
DTSTAMP:20211109T180544Z
CREATED:20211105T165226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211109T180544Z
UID:5121-1637172000-1641409200@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Youth Voices MLK Day Monologue Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre and Read And Write Kalamazoo (RAWK) are teaming up to honor MLK Day 2022 by celebrating and amplifying youth voices! \nWe’re inviting Kalamazoo County youth in grades 4th–12th to join us for a 4-part workshop series to write\, edit\, polish\, and perform their own monologues inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.\, our historical struggles for civil rights\, and our community MLK Day theme\, The time is always right to do what is right. \nThis workshop series will be entirely virtual and take place through Google Classroom. \n\nWriters will meet virtually with RAWK and Civic staff and volunteers on Wednesdays November 17th\, December 1st\, December 15th\, and January 5th at 6:00 PM.\nRecording will take place by appointment throughout the week of January 10th–14th.\nThe group’s finished performance will be available to stream on MLK Day\, Monday\, January 17th.\n\n  \nAs always\, RAWK workshops are FREE! \nRAWK and the Civic strongly value the thoughts\, feelings\, and lived experiences of the youth of our communities and we are dedicated to supporting them in expressing themselves fully and authentically throughout this workshop process. We recognize that youth will be exploring heavy topics and their words may at times be challenging for some listeners but we are committed to holding space for youth to express themselves free from censorship. \nTo register please follow this link:  https://forms.gle/ufUJGR3ckTEeyMkH6 \n  \nWho: 4th–12th grade students in Kalamazoo County\nWhen: 6:00–7:00pm on November 17th\, December 1st\, December 15th\, and January 5th
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/mlk-series/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
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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
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T152558Z
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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