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SUMMARY:Volunteer Training: IN PERSON
DESCRIPTION:RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of two times each month. 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 in our school programs such as RAWK Readers’ Rooms or After School Program. Volunteers only need to attend ONE TRAINING to fulfill this requirement. \nRegister to attend training by clicking HERE.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/volunteertraining-sep15/
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of two times each month. 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 in our school programs such as RAWK Readers’ Rooms or After School Program. Volunteers only need to attend ONE TRAINING to fulfill this requirement. \nRegister to attend training by clicking HERE.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/volunteertraining-sep19/
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Training: IN PERSON
DESCRIPTION:RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of two times each month. 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 in our school programs such as RAWK Readers’ Rooms or After School Program. Volunteers only need to attend ONE TRAINING to fulfill this requirement. \nRegister to attend training by clicking HERE.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/volunteertraining-sep22/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231006T120000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Training: IN PERSON
DESCRIPTION:RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of two times each month. 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 in our school programs such as RAWK Readers’ Rooms or After School Program. Volunteers only need to attend ONE TRAINING to fulfill this requirement. \nRegister to attend training by clicking HERE.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/volunteertraining-oct6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231011T180000
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SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights - October 2023
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 RAWK volunteers and volunteers from the Western Michigan University chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association to share our monthly picture book title. Working in small groups\, we will read aloud and then respond to the story with using engaging and creative prompts that encourage us to discuss\, write\, and draw! After small group time\, we’ll have a chance to share our responses with the whole group. \nHear a perspective that is new to you\, enjoy reading together\, express your ideas\, 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\nThis month’s session is open to 16 families \n\nRegistration opens on September 13th\nClick here to register\nour October title is The Cot in the Living Room\nwritten by Hilda Eunice Burgos and illustrated by Gaby D’Alessandro \n\n\n\nNight after night\, a young girl watches her mami set up a cot in the living room for guests in their Washington Heights apartment\, like Raquel (who’s boring) and Edgardo (who gets crumbs everywhere). She resents that they get the entire living room with a view of the George Washington Bridge\, while all she gets is a tiny bedroom with a view of her sister (who snores). Until one night when no one comes\, and it’s finally her chance! But as it turns out\, sleeping on the cot in the living room isn’t all she thought it would be. \nWith charming text by Hilda Eunice Burgos and whimsical illustrations by Gaby D’Alessandro\, The Cot in the Living Room is a celebration of the ways a Dominican American community takes care of one another while showing young readers that sometimes the best way to be a better neighbor is by imagining how it feels to spend a night sleeping on someone else’s pillow.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-oct23/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
CATEGORIES:K–5,virtual
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month!  In-person Training Sessions are hosted at RAWK’s Literacy Center (802 S. Westnedge Ave.) and Virtual Training Sessions are hosted via Zoom. \nVolunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR)\, After School Program (ASP)\, or Read and Write Nights (RAWN).  \nVolunteers only need to attend ONE TRAINING SESSION to fulfill this requirement. \nRegister to attend training by clicking HERE.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/volunteertraining-oct17/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231103T120000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month!  \nVolunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR)\, After School Program (ASP)\, or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only need to attend ONE TRAINING SESSION to fulfill this requirement. \nAt this time\, all training sessions are hosted VIRTUALLY via Zoom. Before the scheduled session\,  Volunteers will receive a confirmation email with the meeting link and instructions to join via electronic device or phone call.  \nRegister to attend training by clicking HERE.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/volunteertraining-nov3/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231108T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231108T190000
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SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights - November 2023
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 RAWK volunteers and volunteers from the Western Michigan University chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association to share our monthly picture book title. Working in small groups\, we will read aloud and then respond to the story with using engaging and creative prompts that encourage us to discuss\, write\, and draw! After small group time\, we’ll have a chance to share our responses with the whole group. \nHear a perspective that is new to you\, enjoy reading together\, express your ideas\, 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\nThis month’s session is open to 16 families \n\nRegistration opens on October 11th\nClick here to register\nour November title is Jingle Dancer\nwritten by Cynthia Leitich Smith and illustrated by Cornelius Van Wright & Ying-Hwa Hu \nThe cone-shaped jingles sewn to Grandma Wolfe’s dress sing tink\, tink\, tink\, tink… \nJenna loves the tradition of jingle dancing that has been shared by generations of women in her family and intertribal community. She hopes to dance at the next powwow. But with the day quickly approaching\, she has a problem—how will her dress sing if it has no jingles? \nThe affirming story of how a contemporary Native American girl turns to her family and community to help her dance find a voice. \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-nov23/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
CATEGORIES:K–5,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231111T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231111T130000
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SUMMARY:RAWK'N Shop Youth Entrepreneurs Lunch
DESCRIPTION:Calling all Youth Entrepreneurs!\nThe RAWK’N Shop will be opening soon and will have a strong focus on supporting youth entrepreneurs. Come out and hear about an exciting opportunity for youth entrepreneurs in Kalamazoo. \nJoin us at RAWK on Saturday\, November 11th from 11am–1pm\nLunch will be provided \nRSVP is required\nClick here to complete RSVP\nYouth are welcome to bring 1 guest with them\nQuestions? Concerns?\nEmail rawknshop@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/rawkn-shop-lunch/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231114T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231114T180000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! \nVolunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR)\, After School Program (ASP)\, or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only need to attend ONE TRAINING SESSION to fulfill this requirement. \nAt this time\, all training sessions are hosted VIRTUALLY via Zoom. Before the scheduled session\,  Volunteers will receive a confirmation email with the meeting link and instructions to join via electronic device or phone call. \nRegister to attend training by clicking HERE.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/volunteertraining-nov-14/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231201T100000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! \nVolunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR)\, After School Program (ASP)\, or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only need to attend ONE TRAINING SESSION to fulfill this requirement. \nAt this time\, all training sessions are hosted VIRTUALLY via Zoom. Before the scheduled session\,  Volunteers will receive a confirmation email with the meeting link and instructions to join via electronic device or phone call. \nRegister to attend training by clicking HERE.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/volunteertraining-dec-1/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20231209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231209T140000
DTSTAMP:20231009T135440Z
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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:20231213T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20231213T190000
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SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights - December 2023
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 RAWK volunteers and volunteers from the Western Michigan University chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association to share our monthly picture book title. Working in small groups\, we will read aloud and then respond to the story with using engaging and creative prompts that encourage us to discuss\, write\, and draw! After small group time\, we’ll have a chance to share our responses with the whole group. \nHear a perspective that is new to you\, enjoy reading together\, express your ideas\, 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\nThis month’s session is open to 16 families \n\nRegistration opens on November 8th\nClick here to register\nour December title is Imagine!\nwritten by Bruno Tognolini\, translated by Denise Muir\, and illustrated by Giulia Orecchia \n\n\n\nFrom the unique voice of Bruno Tognolini\, Italy’s most-loved children’s poet today\, come these exuberant “rhymes of hope to shout together”. Skillfully translated by Denise Muir\, this musical rhythmic chant gives voice to the wishes and hopes of children for a better future. From grand dreams of peace\, solidarity between nations\, and protection of our environment\, to the intimate\, wishes for friendship\, opportunity\, and joyful birthday celebrations; all are heartfelt cries for a better life and future. \nAccompanied by the vibrant collage art of Giulia Orecchia\, this youthful anthem for change\, in the tradition of social justice poetry\, is a true manifesto of hope. If children hold the key to the future\, this book unlocks their potential. Who can resist the drumbeat call to rise\, take to the streets\, and shout these lines to the skies? Imagine! \n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-dec23/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
CATEGORIES:K–5,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240110T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240110T190000
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SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights - January 2024
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 RAWK volunteers and volunteers from the Western Michigan University chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association to share our monthly picture book title. Working in small groups\, we will read aloud and then respond to the story with using engaging and creative prompts that encourage us to discuss\, write\, and draw! After small group time\, we’ll have a chance to share our responses with the whole group. \nHear a perspective that is new to you\, enjoy reading together\, express your ideas\, 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\nThis month’s session is open to 16 families \n\nRegistration opens on December 6th\nClick here to register\nour January title is Song in the City\nwritten by Daniel Bernstrom and illustrated by Jenin Mohammed \n\nEmmalene\, a young blind girl\, loves the sounds of her city—but Grandma Jean does not. She doesn’t consider it music. And she just doesn’t get it. But when Emmalene encourages her to take a closer listen\, Grandma Jean hears something beautiful. \nSong in the City is a rhythmic and lightly humorous tale that bridges the gap between generations of music and family while centering love\, understanding\, and joy \n\n  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-jan24/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
CATEGORIES:K–5,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240112T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240112T120000
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! \nVolunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR)\, After School Program (ASP)\, or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only need to attend ONE TRAINING SESSION to fulfill this requirement. \nAt this time\, all training sessions are hosted VIRTUALLY via Zoom. Before the scheduled session\,  Volunteers will receive a confirmation email with the meeting link and instructions to join via electronic device or phone call. \nRegister to attend training by clicking HERE.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/volunteertraining-jan12/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240123T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240123T180000
DTSTAMP:20231206T191737Z
CREATED:20231206T191737Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231206T191737Z
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! \nVolunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR)\, After School Program (ASP)\, or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only need to attend ONE TRAINING SESSION to fulfill this requirement. \nAt this time\, all training sessions are hosted VIRTUALLY via Zoom. Before the scheduled session\,  Volunteers will receive a confirmation email with the meeting link and instructions to join via electronic device or phone call. \nRegister to attend training by clicking HERE.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/volunteertraining-jan23/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240127T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240127T130000
DTSTAMP:20240109T203419Z
CREATED:20240109T200134Z
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SUMMARY:Scholarship Essay Writing Series Session 1
DESCRIPTION:The Scholarship Essay Writing Series is a 4 session writing workshop for high school seniors hosted by Read and Write Kalamazoo\, WMU\, The Kalamazoo Promise\, and The Kalamazoo Community Foundation.\n\nParticipants of the workshop will have the opportunity to apply for over 60+ scholarships offered through KZCF to support their collegiate endeavors. \nClick here to register\nYouth will be provided lunch at each session.\nParticipants who attend at least 3 sessions will have a chance to enter a raffle for prizes!\nWorkshop Series dates:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 27th\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 3rd\nFebruary 10th\nFebruary 24th\n\n\n\n \n\n\nAll workshops are from 10:00am–1:00pm at The Kalamazoo Promise building (180 E Water St\, Unit 2005) \nYouth are strongly encouraged to attend all 4 sessions to get the most out of the experience.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/scholarship-essay-writing-series2024/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Promise\, 180 E Water St\, Unit 2005\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240202T120000
DTSTAMP:20240122T184152Z
CREATED:20240122T184152Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T184152Z
UID:6164-1706868000-1706875200@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! \nVolunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR)\, After School Program (ASP)\, or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only need to attend ONE TRAINING SESSION to fulfill this requirement. \nAt this time\, all training sessions are hosted VIRTUALLY via Zoom. Before the scheduled session\,  Volunteers will receive a confirmation email with the meeting link and instructions to join via electronic device or phone call. \nRegister to attend training by clicking HERE.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/volunteertraining-feb2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240203T130000
DTSTAMP:20240109T203356Z
CREATED:20240109T203152Z
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SUMMARY:Scholarship Essay Writing Series Session 2
DESCRIPTION:The Scholarship Essay Writing Series is a 4 session writing workshop for high school seniors hosted by Read and Write Kalamazoo\, WMU\, The Kalamazoo Promise\, and The Kalamazoo Community Foundation.\n\nParticipants of the workshop will have the opportunity to apply for over 60+ scholarships offered through KZCF to support their collegiate endeavors. \nClick here to register\nYouth will be provided lunch at each session.\nParticipants who attend at least 3 sessions will have a chance to enter a raffle for prizes!\nWorkshop Series dates:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 27th\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 3rd\nFebruary 10th\nFebruary 24th\n\n\n\n \n\n\nAll workshops are from 10:00am–1:00pm at The Kalamazoo Promise building (180 E Water St\, Unit 2005) \nYouth are strongly encouraged to attend all 4 sessions to get the most out of the experience.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/scholarship-essay-writing-series2024-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Promise\, 180 E Water St\, Unit 2005\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240210T130000
DTSTAMP:20240109T203240Z
CREATED:20240109T203240Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T203240Z
UID:6138-1707559200-1707570000@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Scholarship Essay Writing Series Session 3
DESCRIPTION:The Scholarship Essay Writing Series is a 4 session writing workshop for high school seniors hosted by Read and Write Kalamazoo\, WMU\, The Kalamazoo Promise\, and The Kalamazoo Community Foundation.\n\nParticipants of the workshop will have the opportunity to apply for over 60+ scholarships offered through KZCF to support their collegiate endeavors. \nClick here to register\nYouth will be provided lunch at each session.\nParticipants who attend at least 3 sessions will have a chance to enter a raffle for prizes!\nWorkshop Series dates:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 27th\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 3rd\nFebruary 10th\nFebruary 24th\n\n\n\n \n\n\nAll workshops are from 10:00am–1:00pm at The Kalamazoo Promise building (180 E Water St\, Unit 2005) \nYouth are strongly encouraged to attend all 4 sessions to get the most out of the experience.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/scholarship-essay-writing-series2024-3/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Promise\, 180 E Water St\, Unit 2005\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240214T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240214T190000
DTSTAMP:20240109T213051Z
CREATED:20231219T150051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T213051Z
UID:6117-1707933600-1707937200@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights - February 2024
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 RAWK volunteers and volunteers from the Western Michigan University chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association to share our monthly picture book title. Working in small groups\, we will read aloud and then respond to the story with using engaging and creative prompts that encourage us to discuss\, write\, and draw! After small group time\, we’ll have a chance to share our responses with the whole group. \nHear a perspective that is new to you\, enjoy reading together\, express your ideas\, 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\nThis month’s session is open to 16 families \n\nRegistration opens on January 10th\nClick here to register\n\nOur February title is Freedom in Congo Square\nwritten by Carole Boston Weatherford and illustrated by R. Gregory Christie \nThis poetic\, nonfiction story about a little-known piece of African American history captures a human’s capacity to find hope and joy in difficult circumstances and demonstrates how New Orleans’ Congo Square was truly freedom’s heart. \n\n  \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-feb24/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
CATEGORIES:K–5,virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240220T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240220T180000
DTSTAMP:20240122T192120Z
CREATED:20240122T192120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240122T192120Z
UID:6166-1708444800-1708452000@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! \nVolunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR)\, After School Program (ASP)\, or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only need to attend ONE TRAINING SESSION to fulfill this requirement. \nAt this time\, all training sessions are hosted VIRTUALLY via Zoom. Before the scheduled session\,  Volunteers will receive a confirmation email with the meeting link and instructions to join via electronic device or phone call. \nRegister to attend training by clicking HERE.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/volunteertraining-feb20/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240224T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240224T130000
DTSTAMP:20240109T203334Z
CREATED:20240109T203334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T203334Z
UID:6140-1708768800-1708779600@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Scholarship Essay Writing Series Session 4
DESCRIPTION:The Scholarship Essay Writing Series is a 4 session writing workshop for high school seniors hosted by Read and Write Kalamazoo\, WMU\, The Kalamazoo Promise\, and The Kalamazoo Community Foundation.\n\nParticipants of the workshop will have the opportunity to apply for over 60+ scholarships offered through KZCF to support their collegiate endeavors. \nClick here to register\nYouth will be provided lunch at each session.\nParticipants who attend at least 3 sessions will have a chance to enter a raffle for prizes!\nWorkshop Series dates:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 27th\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFebruary 3rd\nFebruary 10th\nFebruary 24th\n\n\n\n \n\n\nAll workshops are from 10:00am–1:00pm at The Kalamazoo Promise building (180 E Water St\, Unit 2005) \nYouth are strongly encouraged to attend all 4 sessions to get the most out of the experience.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/scholarship-essay-writing-series2024-4/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Promise\, 180 E Water St\, Unit 2005\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240301T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240301T120000
DTSTAMP:20240207T171416Z
CREATED:20240207T171416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T171416Z
UID:6188-1709287200-1709294400@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! \nVolunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR)\, After School Program (ASP)\, or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only need to attend ONE TRAINING SESSION to fulfill this requirement. \nAt this time\, all training sessions are hosted VIRTUALLY via Zoom. Before the scheduled session\,  Volunteers will receive a confirmation email with the meeting link and instructions to join via electronic device or phone call. \nRegister to attend training by clicking HERE.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/volunteertraining-mar1/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
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/
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/
CATEGORIES:High School,middle school
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240313T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240313T190000
DTSTAMP:20240109T213012Z
CREATED:20240109T212214Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240109T213012Z
UID:6144-1710352800-1710356400@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights - March 2024
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 RAWK volunteers and volunteers from the Western Michigan University chapter of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association to share our monthly picture book title. Working in small groups\, we will read aloud and then respond to the story with using engaging and creative prompts that encourage us to discuss\, write\, and draw! After small group time\, we’ll have a chance to share our responses with the whole group. \nHear a perspective that is new to you\, enjoy reading together\, express your ideas\, 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\nThis month’s session is open to 16 families \n\nRegistration opens on February 14th\nClick here to register\n\nOur March title is We Are One\nwritten by Susan Hood and illustrated by Linda Yan \nThe whole is greater than the sum of its parts—and unity and connection are most important of all—in a beautifully illustrated counting book with a timely message. \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-march24/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
CATEGORIES:K–5,virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240319T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240319T180000
DTSTAMP:20240207T175000Z
CREATED:20240219T170005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240207T175000Z
UID:6192-1710864000-1710871200@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! \nVolunteer Training is REQUIRED for all volunteers interested in supporting RAWK Programs like RAWK Readers’ Rooms (RRR)\, After School Program (ASP)\, or Read and Write Nights (RAWN). Volunteers only need to attend ONE TRAINING SESSION to fulfill this requirement. \nAt this time\, all training sessions are hosted VIRTUALLY via Zoom. Before the scheduled session\,  Volunteers will receive a confirmation email with the meeting link and instructions to join via electronic device or phone call. \nRegister to attend training by clicking HERE.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/volunteertraining-mar19/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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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/
CATEGORIES:High School,middle school
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