RAWK N’ Shop Entrepreneur Workshop: Building your Business Roadmap & Inventory

Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

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.

First Saturdays April Workshop – Poetry

Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Join us for our April First Saturday collaboration with Kalamazoo Poetry Festival!

RAWK N’ Shop Entrepreneur Workshop: The Artist Statement

Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

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! Like to join virtually for this workshop follow the link to sign up:

KIA @ RAWK!

Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

This is a collaboration between Read and Write Kalamazoo and Kalamazoo Institute of Arts. The workshop will have two parts: Saturday, April 12th (Location: 802 S. Westnedge @ 12:30pm - 1:30pm) - We will have a poetry workshop for middle to 

Read And Write Nights – April 2025

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and discussing the story together.
Registration opens at noon on March 19th

Virtual Volunteer Training

Virtual - Zoom

RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! Volunteer 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 

ART Drop @RAWK n’ Shop: Annual Store Opening Celebration

Read and Write Kalamazoo or Virtually 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

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!

Virtual Volunteer Training

Virtual - Zoom

RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! Volunteer 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 

Virtual Volunteer Training

Virtual - Zoom

RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! Volunteer 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 

Read And Write Nights – May 2025

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and discussing the story together.
Registration opens at noon on April 16th

RAWK READS Block Party

Read and Write Kalamazoo 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

RAWK 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!

We 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.

This 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.

RAWK READS: Junk Journaling Workshop

Read and Write Kalamazoo 802 South Westnedge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI, United States

Discover the magic of turning scraps into stories.
In this Junk Journal Workshop, you’ll create a personalized journal using recycled materials, art, and writing prompts. Explore your creativity, express yourself freely, and leave with a one-of-a-kind keepsake made by you. Free to attend | $5 suggested donation to support programs.

Virtual Volunteer Training

Virtual - Zoom

RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! Volunteer 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 

Virtual Volunteer Training

Virtual - Zoom

RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! Volunteer 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 

Read And Write Nights – October 2025

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and discussing the story together.
Registration opens at noon on September 17th

Virtual Volunteer Training

Virtual - Zoom

RAWK offers Volunteer Training a minimum of TWO times each month! Volunteer 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 

Read And Write Nights – November 2025

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and discussing the story together.
Registration opens at noon on October 15th

Read And Write Nights – December 2025

Virtual - Google Meet

Get ready for Read and Write Night, our monthly virtual book club for elementary aged RAWKers! Get a FREE BOOK and spend the evening reading and discussing the story together.
Registration opens at noon on October 15th