Community Event
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 »
Rules & Tools: Supporting Struggling Readers
SLD Read 5250 Lovers Lane Suite 100LL, Portage, MINew training opportunity! Presented in conjunction with our Right to Literacy partners at SLD Read, this dynamic 6-hour session is designed to offer usable tools and techniques that support reading, writing, and spelling instruction and intervention services. The training is broken down into three components: Phonological Awareness, Spelling Rules, and Red Words. Phonological Awareness: Includes... Read more »
The Right to Read Documentary Screening
Kalamazoo Public Library Central Branch 315 S. Rose St., Kalamazoo, MI, United StatesThe Right to Literacy â a local collaborative dedicated to achieving a fully literate community that works together to empower all individuals to achieve their full potential â invites you to a free screening of the documentary âThe Right to Readâ on Wednesday March 8 from 5:30 â 7:30 at the Kalamazoo Public Library in the Van... Read more »
Health Fair
420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo, MI 49001 420 E. Alcott Street, Kalamazoo, MIYou're invited to the Health Fair! Join us on Friday, April 14, 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m. for a health literacy fair, where you will enjoy lots of free giveaways and learn about important, helpful services from community partners such as: WMU Homer J. Stryker School of Medicine WMU Bronson School of Nursing Smile Savers Urban Exposure... Read more »
Summer Volunteer Orientation
Westwood United Methodist Church 538 Nichols Rd., Kalamazoo, MIAre you looking for fun volunteer opportunites this Summer? Join us on Monday, April 17, 6:30 p.m. at Westwood United Methodist Church for an orientation meeting. We will discuss the health literacy curriculum and the various roles we have available. For questions, contact Dori Ravotas at doris.ravotas@wmich.edu or Renee Hammond at (269) 382-0490 ext. 224,... Read more »