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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-11-15/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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SUMMARY:Meetings on the Go- Youth Focused
DESCRIPTION:Come join us for Meetings on the Go\, a youth-focused event where we’ll talk about how Kalamazoo can grow and improve over the next 10 years. It’s a chance for young people to share their ideas and have a say in the city’s future – from parks and transportation to housing and more. Whether you’re passionate about your community or just want to get involved\, we want to hear from you! Let’s work together to make Kalamazoo a better place for everyone.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/meetings-on-the-go-youth-focused/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:4th & 5th grade,High School,K–5
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SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights - November 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 October 16th\nClick here to register\nOur November title is We Are Grateful: Otsaliheliga\nwritten by Tracee Sorell and illustrated by Frané Lessac \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Cherokee community is grateful for blessings and challenges that each season brings. This is modern Native American life as told by an enrolled citizen of the Cherokee Nation. \nThe word otsaliheliga (oh-jah-LEE-hay-lee-gah) is used by members of the Cherokee Nation to express gratitude. Beginning in the fall with the new year and ending in summer\, follow a full Cherokee year of celebrations and experiences. Written by a citizen of the Cherokee Nation\, this look at one group of Native Americans is appended with a glossary and the complete Cherokee syllabary\, originally created by Sequoyah. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-nov24/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
CATEGORIES:K–5,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241207T130000
DTSTAMP:20241107T195450Z
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SUMMARY:First Saturdays December Workshop - Handmade Pop-Up Cards & Books
DESCRIPTION:Introducing RAWK First Saturdays Workshops and Open Studio Time for middle school and high school aged youth! \nOn the first Saturday of each month RAWK will offer a creative writing workshop from 1o:00am–11:30am and then open studio time from 11:30am–1:00pm \nDecember First Saturdays Workshop –\n\nThrough a combination of instruction and experimentation\, we’ll explore and practice a variety of hand-cut and folded pop-up mechanisms. Then we can put our new skills to work to create cards or books. \n\nSnacks provided\, bring your curiosity and creativity. \nOpen to all middle and high school aged youth in Kalamazoo County. \n**Please note the time of First Saturdays has shifted to 10am–11:30am!** \nClick here to register\nReturning RAWKers who have participated in First Saturdays\, skip the registration form and email victoria@readandwritekzoo.org to claim your spot!
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/first-saturdays-december/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:High School,middle school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20241218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20241218T190000
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SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights - December 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 November 20th\nClick here to register\nOur December title is Malala’s Magic Pencil\nwritten by Malala Yousafzai and illustrated by Kerascoët \nMalala’s first picture book will inspire young readers everywhere to find the magic all around them. \nAs a child in Pakistan\, Malala made a wish for a magic pencil. She would use it to make everyone happy\, to erase the smell of garbage from her city\, to sleep an extra hour in the morning. But as she grew older\, Malala saw that there were more important things to wish for. She saw a world that needed fixing. And even if she never found a magic pencil\, Malala realized that she could still work hard every day to make her wishes come true. \nThis beautifully illustrated volume tells Malala’s story for a younger audience and shows them the worldview that allowed Malala to hold on to hope even in the most difficult of times. \n 
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-dec24/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
CATEGORIES:K–5,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250115T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250115T190000
DTSTAMP:20241210T205122Z
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SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights - January 2025
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 18th\nClick here to register\nOur January title is I Will Be Fierce\nwritten by Bea Birdsong and illustrated by Nidhi Chanani \nIt is a brand-new day\, and a young girl decides to take on the world like a brave explorer heading off on an epic fairytale quest \n 
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-jan25/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
CATEGORIES:K–5,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250201T130000
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UID:6814-1738404000-1738414800@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:First Saturdays February Workshop - Bullet Journals
DESCRIPTION:Introducing RAWK First Saturdays Workshops and Open Studio Time for middle school and high school aged youth! \nOn the first Saturday of each month RAWK will offer a creative writing workshop from 1o:00am–11:30am and then open studio time from 11:30am–1:00pm \nFebruary First Saturdays Workshop – Bullet Journals\n  \nIn this workshop we will be creating our own bullet journals and learning about the process of tracking habits and journaling! \n\n  \n\nSnacks provided\, bring your curiosity and creativity. \nOpen to all middle and high school aged youth in Kalamazoo County. \n**Please note the time of First Saturdays has shifted to 10am–11:30am!** \nClick here to register\nReturning RAWKers who have participated in First Saturdays\, skip the registration form and email greg@readandwritekzoo.org to claim your spot!
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/first-saturdays-feb-1/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:High School,middle school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250219T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250219T190000
DTSTAMP:20241211T173302Z
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UID:6765-1739988000-1739991600@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights - February 2025
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 15th\nClick here to register\nOur February title is Saturday\nwritten and illustrated by Oge Mora \nToday will be special. Today will be splendid. Today is Saturday! This is the day Ava and her mother cherish. But what happens when life doesn’t exactly deliver on its promise? Join a mother and daughter on an up-and-down journey that reminds them of what’s best about Saturdays: precious time together. \n 
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-feb25/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
CATEGORIES:K–5,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250222T130000
DTSTAMP:20250219T204824Z
CREATED:20250124T191019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T204824Z
UID:6793-1740218400-1740229200@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Scholarship Essay Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Scholarship Essay Writing Session is a 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 along with other scholarship opportunities to support their collegiate endeavors.\n\nYouth will be provided lunch during the session.\nTwo sessions will be offered on February 22\, 2025. Participants can sign up for one session\, but may stay for both sessions if they need more time to work with writing coaches or to complete tasks.\nWorkshop Session Times:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession One: 10:00am–1:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession Two: 12:30pm–3:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoth sessions will be held at The Kalamazoo Promise building (180 E Water St\, Unit 2005)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nClick here to register
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/scholarship-essay-writing-workshops2025/
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:20250222T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250222T150000
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SUMMARY:Scholarship Essay Writing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The Scholarship Essay Writing Session is a 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 along with other scholarship opportunities to support their collegiate endeavors.\n\nYouth will be provided lunch during the session.\nTwo sessions will be offered on February 22\, 2025. Participants can sign up for one session\, but may stay for both sessions if they need more time to work with writing coaches or to complete tasks.\nWorkshop Session Times:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession One: 10:00am–1:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSession Two: 12:30pm–3:00pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBoth sessions will be held at The Kalamazoo Promise building (180 E Water St\, Unit 2005)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nClick here to register
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/scholarship-essay-writing-workshops2025-2/
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:20250228T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250228T123000
DTSTAMP:20250212T183747Z
CREATED:20250212T183349Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T183747Z
UID:6839-1740740400-1740745800@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Volunteer Training
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-feb28/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250307T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250307T123000
DTSTAMP:20250212T183709Z
CREATED:20250212T183709Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T183709Z
UID:6841-1741345200-1741350600@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Volunteer Training
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-mar7/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250319T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250319T190000
DTSTAMP:20250110T193838Z
CREATED:20250110T193024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T193838Z
UID:6780-1742407200-1742410800@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights - March 2025
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 19th\nClick here to register\nOur March title is Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl’s Courage Changed Music\nwritten by Margarita Engle and illustrated by Rafael López \nInspired by the childhood of Millo Castro Zaldarriaga\, a Chinese-African-Cuban girl who broke Cuba’s traditional taboo against female drummers\, Drum Dream Girl tells an inspiring true story for dreamers everywhere. \n 
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-march25/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
CATEGORIES:K–5,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250320T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250320T123000
DTSTAMP:20250212T183904Z
CREATED:20250212T183904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250212T183904Z
UID:6844-1742468400-1742473800@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Volunteer Training
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-mar20/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250321T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250321T200000
DTSTAMP:20250315T032208Z
CREATED:20250315T031438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T032208Z
UID:6891-1742581800-1742587200@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:LEGGO of my LEGO
DESCRIPTION:LEGGO of my LEGO!\n\n\n\nDate: March 21st\, 2025Time: 6:30p-8:00p\nCost: $5 donationLocation: 802 S. Westnedge\n\n \n\n\nRSVP: https://forms.gle/eJUDc6SWNBu5K5Nr9\n\nBring your favorite LEGO builds to show off\, swap\, or build together in community. Whether you’re here to create something new\, trade completed sets\, or admire what others have built\, this is the perfect space for LEGO fans!
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/leggo-of-my-lego/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250322T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250322T133000
DTSTAMP:20250315T033057Z
CREATED:20250315T030809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250315T033057Z
UID:6863-1742644800-1742650200@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:RAWK N' Shop Entrepreneur Workshop: Building your Business Roadmap & Inventory
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to our 2nd annual Youth Entrepreneur Workshop at RAWK n’ Shop on March 22nd\, 2025! We’re looking for youth entrepreneurs (ages 5-26) who are interested in showcasing\, selling\, and promoting their products in our store. This opportunity includes both in-person and online presence\, and we’re committed to supporting your growth. We ask that participants commit to attending monthly meetings where we’ll discuss business development\, challenges\, and ways to promote your brand to reach more people.We’re passionate about helping young creators expand their brands and gain exposure in our space\, and we’d love to see how we can collaborate with you! \nJoin us at the event on Saturday\, March 22nd\, 2025\, to learn more. I’d be excited to chat with you about how we can work together and guide you through the process of getting your products into our store. Please RSVP here.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/rawk-n-shop-workshop/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="D. Diamond":MAILTO:d.diamond@readandwritekzoo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250405T130000
DTSTAMP:20250312T181158Z
CREATED:20250312T181003Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250312T181158Z
UID:6857-1743847200-1743858000@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:First Saturdays April Workshop - Poetry
DESCRIPTION:Introducing RAWK First Saturdays Workshops and Open Studio Time for middle school and high school aged youth! \nOn the first Saturday of each month RAWK will offer a creative writing workshop from 1o:00am–11:30am and then open studio time from 11:30am–1:00pm \nApril First Saturdays Workshop – Poetry with Kalamazoo Poetry Festival\nKPF and RAWK join forces to offer a youth poetry workshop based on the theme of “Gratitude” \nSnacks provided\, bring your curiosity and creativity. \nOpen to all middle and high school aged youth in Kalamazoo County. \n**Please note the time of First Saturdays has shifted to 10am–11:30am!** \nClick here to register\nReturning RAWKers who have participated in First Saturdays\, skip the registration form and email kayde@readandwritekzoo.org to claim your spot!
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/first-saturdays-apr-5/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:High School,middle school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250412T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250412T133000
DTSTAMP:20250401T043200Z
CREATED:20250401T034020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T043200Z
UID:6910-1744459200-1744464600@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:RAWK N' Shop Entrepreneur Workshop: The Artist Statement
DESCRIPTION:📅 Date: Saturday\, April 12th\, 2025\n⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM\n📍 Location: Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually (Follow link for more information)\n\nThis month’s workshop will be a bit different — we’ll be meeting on Saturday\, April 12th\, 2025\, instead of our usual 4th Saturday meet-up. As we prepare to celebrate our Annual Store Opening on Saturday\, April 26th\, 2025.  \nDuring this workshop\, we will be drafting an Artist Statement about our businesses to display alongside our products in the store. This will help the community get to know you\, your work\, and the dedication you put into creating your products. \nThis is also a time to be featured in a special showcase during the celebration where your statements will be displayed. Don’t worry — we’ll continue to refine your statements together leading up to the event. \nIf you’re available\, I’d love to connect with you about being part of the showcase. Let me know if you’re interested! \n*This workshop will be hybrid\, so you are welcome to join virtually or in-person\, specify below.* \nJoin us at the event on Saturday\, April 12th\, 2025\, to learn more. I’d be excited to chat with you about how we can work together and guide you through the process of getting your products into our store. Please RSVP here.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/rawk-n-shop-workshop-3/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Entrepreneurs,Family
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ORGANIZER;CN="D. Diamond":MAILTO:d.diamond@readandwritekzoo.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250412T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250412T133000
DTSTAMP:20250408T193045Z
CREATED:20250408T193045Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T193045Z
UID:6930-1744461000-1744464600@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:KIA @ RAWK!
DESCRIPTION:This is a collaboration between Read and Write Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. \nThe workshop will have two parts: \n\nSaturday\, April 12th (Location: 802 S. Westnedge @ 12:30pm – 1:30pm) – We will have a poetry workshop for middle to high school students at RAWK led by artist Shonda Buchanan featuring pieces at the KIA by Indigenous artists. Youth will create poetry/creative writing about their thoughts on the pieces after they learn about them with our guest artist.\n\nSaturday\, April 19th (Location: 314 S Park St @ 2:00 pm to 3:00pm) –  The workshop participants are invited to the KIA for a light reception and public reading of their poetry in front of the pieces.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/kia-rawk/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:High School,middle school
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250416T190000
DTSTAMP:20250110T200105Z
CREATED:20250110T194904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T200105Z
UID:6783-1744826400-1744830000@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights - April 2025
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 March 19th\nClick here to register\nOur April title is The Earth Gives More\nwritten by Sue Fliess and illustrated by Christiane Engel \nIn each season\, Earth has something special to enjoy–and we can find ways to be good stewards to the planet too \n  \n 
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-april25/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
CATEGORIES:K–5,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250425T113000
DTSTAMP:20250325T175118Z
CREATED:20250325T175118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250325T175118Z
UID:6903-1745575200-1745580600@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Volunteer Training
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-apr-25/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250426T170000
DTSTAMP:20250401T042847Z
CREATED:20250401T042041Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T042847Z
UID:6918-1745676000-1745686800@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:ART Drop @RAWK n' Shop: Annual Store Opening Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an unforgettable\, immersive gallery experience where art\, community\, and music come together to create an unforgettable evening of engagement! RAWK n’ Shop will transform into a dynamic gallery for everyone to enjoy. Check out art pieces from our youth creators\, plus get a sneak peek of our limited-edition streetwear merchandise\, crafted with youth in mind. This is an Art event you won’t want to miss!  Come celebrate our 1st annual store opening event with us!  \nLocation:\n802 S. Westnedge Ave.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, Read and Write Kalamazoo + RAWK N Shop in collaboration with Vine Neighborhood Ass. \nDATE: Saturday\, April 26th\nTIME:  2:00p – 5:00 pm\nPARTNERS: \n\nVine Neighborhood Association (VNA)\nSounds of Our Stories: Arts+ Ancestry \nRead and Write Kalamazoo (RAWK)\nJustice Against Bullying (JABS)
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/art-drop-rawk-n-shop/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250501T113000
DTSTAMP:20250422T151936Z
CREATED:20250422T151936Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T151936Z
UID:6933-1746093600-1746099000@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Volunteer Training
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-may1/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250516T113000
DTSTAMP:20250422T161720Z
CREATED:20250422T161720Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T161720Z
UID:6936-1747389600-1747395000@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Volunteer Training
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-may16/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250521T190000
DTSTAMP:20250110T200038Z
CREATED:20250110T200038Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250110T200038Z
UID:6787-1747850400-1747854000@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights - May 2025
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 April 16th\nClick here to register\nOur May title is Eyes That Kiss in the Corners\nwritten by Joanna Ho and illustrated by Dung Ho \nA young Asian girl notices that her eyes look different from her peers’. She realizes that her eyes are like her mother’s\, her grandmother’s\, and her little sister’s. Drawing from the strength of these powerful women in her life\, she recognizes her own beauty and discovers a path to self love and empowerment. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-may25/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
CATEGORIES:K–5,virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250807T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250807T190000
DTSTAMP:20250723T191527Z
CREATED:20250723T191527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T191527Z
UID:6960-1754587800-1754593200@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:RAWK READS Block Party
DESCRIPTION:RAWK READS: Block Party\n\nRAWK with us on Thursday\, August 7th from 5:30 PM – 7:00 PM at our annual RAWK Reads Block Party hosted by our one and only Youth Advisory Council! Join us in the back parking lot at 802 S. Westnedge Ave. as we celebrate our youth\, amplify their stories\, and RAWK out the summer!\n\n\n\nWe can’t wait to feature our latest RAWK publication\, our Summer 2025 Anthology\, which will be available for purchase in our RAWK ‘N Shop storefront along with exclusive merchandise from local youth entrepreneurs.\n\n\n\nThis FREE event is open to all youth\, families\, and community members alike. Enjoy live performances by local youth artists and dig into some delicious food\, free of charge. There will also be book giveaways\, games and prizes\, and so much more.
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/rawk-readsblock-party/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Family,YAC
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250807T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250807T190000
DTSTAMP:20250723T195002Z
CREATED:20250723T190404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250723T195002Z
UID:6952-1754591400-1754593200@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:RAWK READS: Junk Journaling Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Junk Journal Workshop…\nduring RAWK READS Block Party\nDate: Thursday\, August 7th\, 2025/ Time: 6:30p-7:00p/ Location: 802 S. Westnedge Ave. Kalamazoo\, MI 49008 (Inside Writing Center)\nJoin us for a hands-on Junk Journal Workshop where creativity meets storytelling! Participants will transform everyday materials—like old book pages\, magazine clippings\, scraps\, and found objects—into one-of-a-kind journals. This is a space to explore self-expression through art\, writing\, and collage. No experience needed—just bring your imagination! All materials will be provided\, but feel free to bring any personal scraps or keepsakes you’d like to include. \nLet’s cut\, paste\, write\, and create something beautiful together! \nFree to attend | $5 suggested donation to support programs
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/junk-journalworkshop/
LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo\, 802 South Westnedge Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Family,YAC
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250926T120000
DTSTAMP:20250909T173859Z
CREATED:20250909T173859Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T173859Z
UID:6980-1758882600-1758888000@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Volunteer Training
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-sep26-25/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251007T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251007T163000
DTSTAMP:20250909T174108Z
CREATED:20250909T174108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250909T174108Z
UID:6982-1759849200-1759854600@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Volunteer Training
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-oct7-25/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20251015T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20251015T190000
DTSTAMP:20250725T153316Z
CREATED:20250724T171443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250725T153316Z
UID:6971-1760551200-1760554800@www.readandwritekzoo.org
SUMMARY:Read And Write Nights - October 2025
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 17th\nClick here to register\nOur October title is Maya and the Beast\nwritten by Maya Gabeira and illustrated by Ramona Kaulitzki \nYoung Maya is shy and often feels fragile and scared because of her asthma—except when she’s in the water. It’s the one place where she feels strong. While everyone else in her town is scared of “the Beast\,” the giant wave heard all around the world as it crashes into the shoreline\, Maya finds the noise comforting\, the curves of the wave soothing. If she could only tame it\, then everyone could see all the beauty it has to offer. With a pink surfboard and a determined heart\, Maya will be the first girl to meet the Beast head-on. \nProfessional surfer Maya Gabeira\, known for surfing Guinness World Record–breaking big waves\, shares her story of resilience\, defying expectations of women in sports\, and daring to achieve the impossible. Beautifully illustrated by Ramona Kaulitzki\, Maya and the Beast is an empowering reminder that every fear can be conquered\, and every Beast can be tamed. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.readandwritekzoo.org/schedule/read-and-write-nights-oct25/
LOCATION:Virtual – Google Meet
CATEGORIES:K–5,virtual
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