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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:20211203T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211203T200000
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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:20211204T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211204T120000
DTSTAMP:20211109T173536Z
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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:20211208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211208T190000
DTSTAMP:20211206T150010Z
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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:20220223T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220223T190000
DTSTAMP:20220202T205439Z
CREATED:20220202T204056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220202T205439Z
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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:20220323T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220323T190000
DTSTAMP:20220318T182634Z
CREATED:20220228T162519Z
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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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DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220427T190000
DTSTAMP:20220408T173205Z
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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:20220525T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220525T190000
DTSTAMP:20220502T174039Z
CREATED:20220328T212149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220502T174039Z
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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:20220903T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220903T120000
DTSTAMP: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:20220915T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220915T190000
DTSTAMP:20220907T175407Z
CREATED:20220906T194931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220907T175407Z
UID:5331-1663261200-1663268400@www.readandwritekzoo.org
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:20220924T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220924T150000
DTSTAMP:20220916T161222Z
CREATED:20220916T161222Z
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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:20220927T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220927T200000
DTSTAMP:20220829T190933Z
CREATED:20220829T190933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T190933Z
UID:5318-1664301600-1664308800@www.readandwritekzoo.org
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:20221001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221001T120000
DTSTAMP:20220912T170141Z
CREATED:20220912T170141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T170141Z
UID:5394-1664618400-1664625600@www.readandwritekzoo.org
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-2/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221005T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221005T190000
DTSTAMP:20220916T170832Z
CREATED:20220907T194105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T170832Z
UID:5339-1664992800-1664996400@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights - October
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\n\nAll the Way to Havana by Margarita Engle\, illustrated by Mike Curato \nTogether\, a boy and his parents drive to the city of Havana\, Cuba\, in their old family car. Along the way\, they experience the sights and sounds of the streets—neighbors talking\, musicians performing\, and beautiful\, colorful cars putt-putting and bumpety-bumping along. In the end\, though\, it’s their old car\, Cara Cara\, that the boy loves best.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-october22/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
CATEGORIES:K–5,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221013T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221013T200000
DTSTAMP:20220919T153141Z
CREATED:20220919T152954Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T153141Z
UID:5420-1665684000-1665691200@www.readandwritekzoo.org
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
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/yac-oct22/
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:20221018T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221018T200000
DTSTAMP:20220912T170247Z
CREATED:20220912T170247Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T170247Z
UID:5396-1666116000-1666123200@www.readandwritekzoo.org
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-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221019T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221019T183000
DTSTAMP:20220912T194048Z
CREATED:20220914T100045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T194048Z
UID:5353-1666200600-1666204200@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Youth Voices Monologue Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:RAWK is teaming up with The Kalamazoo Civic Theatre to honor MLK Day 2023 by celebrating and amplifying youth voices!\nKalamazoo County youth in grades 4th–12th are invited to join us for a virtual workshop series inspired by Martin Luther King Jr.\, our historical struggles for civil rights\, and the powerful tradition of oral storytelling. \nThroughout the series\, we will explore the art of the monologue and then put our knowledge into action by writing\, editing\, and polishing our own monologues inspired by each of our unique passions. Finally\, with the help of the Civic’s team\, each writer will record a video of their monologue to be shared with the community on Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2023. \nWorkshops take will take place via Google Classroom/Google Meets at 5:30–6:30 PM on Wednesdays\nOctober 19\nOctober 26\nNovember 2\nNovember 9\nNovember 16 and\nNovember 30\n\nRecordings will be in person at RAWK and scheduled by appointment throughout the week of December 5–8 \n\n\nClick here to register for this workshop series!
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/youthvoices/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221022T120000
DTSTAMP:20220916T161816Z
CREATED:20220916T161816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220916T161816Z
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SUMMARY:Unmasking Masculinity with the KIA
DESCRIPTION:Read And Write Kalamazoo and the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (KIA) invite middle school and high school aged students to explore what the Unmasking Masculinity exhibition means to you! \nWe’ll check out some pieces from the gallery and then investigate our reactions using writing and visual art projects. Together we will hold space to dig deep into our individual experiences and identities and consider how we interact with the expectations of our society. \nThis workshop is FREE and open to all middle school and high school-aged youth in Kalamazoo County. \nRegistration will be open soon. Feel free to email info@readandwritekzoo.org to make sure you’re notified when registration is live.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/rawk-the-kia-oct22/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Institute of Arts\, 314 S Park St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221102T190000
DTSTAMP:20221018T190316Z
CREATED:20220907T194524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221018T190316Z
UID:5345-1667412000-1667415600@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights - November
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\nThis month’s session is open to 15 families \n\nOur November session is now full.\nRegistration for our December session will open at noon on November 2nd.\nI am a Story written and illustrated by Dan Yaccarino \nA powerful picture book that celebrates storytelling—from the past to the present and beyond.\nFrom cave drawings to the invention of the printing press to our digital age\, discover how a story has been told in many different ways from the past to today. It’s always been around\, making us happy\, sad\, excited\, or scared and bringing people together.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-november22/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
CATEGORIES:K–5,virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221105T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221105T120000
DTSTAMP:20220912T170326Z
CREATED:20220912T170326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T170326Z
UID:5398-1667642400-1667649600@www.readandwritekzoo.org
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-2-2/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221110T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221110T180000
DTSTAMP:20221017T154632Z
CREATED:20220919T153221Z
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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 \nThis month’s meeting will be VIRTUAL from 4pm–6pm
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/yac-nov22/
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:20221115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221115T200000
DTSTAMP:20220912T170549Z
CREATED:20220912T170549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T170549Z
UID:5400-1668535200-1668542400@www.readandwritekzoo.org
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-2-2/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221203T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221203T120000
DTSTAMP:20220912T170646Z
CREATED:20220912T170646Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220912T170646Z
UID:5402-1670061600-1670068800@www.readandwritekzoo.org
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-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221207T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221207T190000
DTSTAMP:20221013T162457Z
CREATED:20220907T194750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221013T162457Z
UID:5347-1670436000-1670439600@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights - December
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\nThis month’s session is open to 16 families\n \n  \n\nRegistration opens on November 2nd\nClick here to register\n\nChild of the Universe by Ray Jayawardhana\, illustrated by Raul Colón \nA lyrical meditation on the preciousness of one child and the vastness of the universe\, this gorgeously illustrated picture book written by a renowned astrophysicist shares the immensity of a parent’s love along with the message that we are all connected to the broader cosmos in important and intimate ways.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-december22/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
CATEGORIES:K–5,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20221208T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221208T200000
DTSTAMP:20220919T153315Z
CREATED:20220919T153315Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220919T153315Z
UID:5424-1670522400-1670529600@www.readandwritekzoo.org
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
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/yac-dec22/
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:20221219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20221219T200000
DTSTAMP:20221202T151506Z
CREATED:20221202T151506Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221202T151506Z
UID:5622-1671472800-1671480000@www.readandwritekzoo.org
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 December\, when virtual training will take place on Monday\, December 19 from 6:00–8:00PM). 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-6/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230107T120000
DTSTAMP:20221201T184532Z
CREATED:20221201T184532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T184532Z
UID:5608-1673085600-1673092800@www.readandwritekzoo.org
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-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230117T200000
DTSTAMP:20221201T184818Z
CREATED:20221201T184435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221201T184818Z
UID:5606-1673978400-1673985600@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Volunteer Training: VIRTUAL
DESCRIPTION:RAWK offers Volunteer Training VIRTUALLY every third Tuesday of the month\, from 6:00PM–8:00PM. 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-3/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230121T130000
DTSTAMP:20230119T202308Z
CREATED:20221216T173319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T202308Z
UID:5656-1674295200-1674306000@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Scholarship Essay Writing Series (part 1 of 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\n  \nParticipants of the workshop will have the opportunity to apply for over 60+ scholarships offered through KZCF to support their collegiate endeavors.\n\n  \nStudents will be provided lunch at each sessions and will have a chance to enter a raffle where prizes will be given away!\n\nThis Workshop Series is now full!\nWorkshop Series dates:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 21st\nJanuary 28th\nFebruary 4th\nFebruary 11th\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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)
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/scholarship-series/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Promise\, 180 E Water St\, Unit 2005\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:High School
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230128T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230128T130000
DTSTAMP:20230119T202326Z
CREATED:20221216T174403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T202326Z
UID:5665-1674900000-1674910800@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Scholarship Essay Writing Series (part 2 of 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\n  \nParticipants of the workshop will have the opportunity to apply for over 60+ scholarships offered through KZCF to support their collegiate endeavors.\n\n  \nStudents will be provided lunch at each sessions and will have a chance to enter a raffle where prizes will be given away!\n\nThis Workshop Series is now full!\nWorkshop Series dates:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJanuary 21st\nJanuary 28th\nFebruary 4th\nFebruary 11th\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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)
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/scholarship-series-2/
LOCATION:Kalamazoo Promise\, 180 E Water St\, Unit 2005\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:High School
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