Community Event
Career Fair For All
Urban Alliance 1009 E. Stockbridge Avenue, Kalamazoo, MICommunity Job Fair That's Open to the Public! Join Michigan Works! Southwest, the Edison Early Childhood Education Career Pathway and local community agencies for this career fair event taking place at Urban Alliance. Job seekers that attend can also take advantage of wraparound services from the following agencies: • Michigan Works! SW- resume assistance •... Read more »
Family Literacy Day
420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001 420 E. Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MIJoin us for September's Family Literacy Day! This month's theme is all about garden fresh nutrition. Our featured presenter will be Chef Tyler Schuette who will create a delicious summer salad recipe using veggies from the Read and Seed community garden. Families can also grab free books from the Kalamazoo Public Library and get information... Read more »
2022 Fall Reception
Online MI, United StatesThe Fall Reception is the annual event where we honor our volunteers and celebrate learner successes! In addition to a presentation by Executive Director Michael Evans of programming highlights from the past year, we will present the Mard Little Awards for Adult Learner Excellence and the Volunteer Service Award. This is a virtual meeting. Please... Read more »
The Right to Literacy
Kalamazoo Public Library Central Branch 315 S. Rose St., Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesYou're invited! Join us as we gather in celebration of the Declaration for the Right to Literacy. We will bring together community leaders, advocates, and partner agencies in the spirit of literacy being a right that everyone deserves. The evening will feature several speakers including Dr. Rita Raichoudhuri, KPS Superintendent, and Dr. Grace Lubwama, CEO... Read more »
Edison: Place Matters!
Kalamazoo Literacy Council 420 E Alcott St, Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesJoin the Kalamazoo Literacy Council for a special session that takes a deep dive into Edison and reveals surprising facts about the neighborhood where we live, work, and play. This engaging session is facilitated by Dr. Karika Parker, University/Community Fellow, who is also leading the EDisON "Education is On" initative.Participants will learn about the history,... Read more »