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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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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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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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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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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/
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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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