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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-mar1/
LOCATION:Virtual – Zoom
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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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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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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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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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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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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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