BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Kalamazoo Literacy Council - ECPv6.16.4//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Kalamazoo Literacy Council REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Detroit BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20260308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20261101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20250809T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20250809T153000 DTSTAMP:20260619T222055 CREATED:20250609T183829Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250609T184024Z UID:20622-1754740800-1754753400@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:14th Annual Kalamazoo Scrabble Fest DESCRIPTION:Kalamazoo’s favorite Scrabble tournament is back! Join us for our annual FUNdraiser to support adult literacy. Choose to play in the Just For Fun or Competitive division and let the games begin. Showcase your wordplay skills and take home a trophy or a great prize. It’s a great day of gaming for a great cause. \nEach $25 ticket includes a t-shirt\, food\, parking\, and gaming materials. Get tickets here by July 18. See you there! URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/14th-annual-kalamazoo-scrabble-fest/ LOCATION:Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites\, 100 W. Michigan Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Scrabble-Fest-blog-post-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240810T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240810T153000 DTSTAMP:20260619T222055 CREATED:20240509T135651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T190310Z UID:17070-1723291200-1723303800@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:13th Annual Kalamazoo Scrabble Fest DESCRIPTION:Let’s get ready to SCRABBLE! Join us on August 10th for Kalamazoo Scrabble Fest\, the KLC’s largest annual FUNdraiser and the city’s only Scrabble tournament. Each year\, players gather for a great day of gaming in support of adult literacy. This year\, for our 50th anniversary\, we are planning even more ways to amp up the “fest\,” by partnering with downtown retailers – the exciting details will be announced soon. In the meantime\, reserve your tickets here for the Just for Fun\, Competitive\, or Teams (4-players) divisions by July 19. Ticket fees include a commemorative tshirt\, delicious hors d’oeuvres\, free parking\, and gaming materials. Please be sure to select your tshirt size with your order. \nQuestions? Call (269) 382-0490 ext. 4786 or email us. URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/13th-annual-kalamazoo-scrabble-fest/ LOCATION:Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites\, 100 W. Michigan Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/IMG-5806-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20240121T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20240121T170000 DTSTAMP:20260619T222055 CREATED:20240104T170414Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240116T172709Z UID:14753-1705849200-1705856400@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:KLC Fundraiser with Wax Wings Brewing Co. DESCRIPTION:Join the KLC and Wax Wings Brewing Co. for a fundraiser to kick off our 50th anniversary celebration! When you enjoy a delicious Kalamazoo Skyline IPA between January 12-21 during Kalamazoo Craft Beverage Week\, Wax Wings will donate $1 from every purchase to the KLC. This hand crafted beer is designed to showcase Wax Wings’ favorite qualities of a hoppy beer and to pay tribute to what they love most about Kalamazoo. All Citra hops\, double-dry hopped. Soft\, balanced\, and juicy with waves of citrus and pine (7% ABV). \nOn Sunday\, January 21\, we will host a family friendly event at Wax Wings\, 3480 Gull Rd. Come out to enjoy activities\, games\, storytime\, free books\, and more.  Join us for a fun-filled afternoon in support of literacy for all! URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/klc-fundraiser-with-wax-wings-brewery/ LOCATION:3480 Gull Road\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 3480 Gull Rd.\, Kalamazoo\, 49048\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/KLCWax-Wings-Fundraiser-Poster-5.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20230805T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20230805T113000 DTSTAMP:20260619T222055 CREATED:20230615T180349Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230615T180608Z UID:11502-1691222400-1691235000@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:12th Annual Kalamazoo Scrabble Fest DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, August 5\, for Kalamazoo Scrabble Fest! Each year\, this signature event brings together literacy advocates from across the community to play in support of adult literacy. All proceeds directly benefit the free programs and services of the KLC\, for adults who are striving to reach their goals. It’s truly a great day of gaming for a great cause! \nRegister for the Competitive or Just For Fun division. Fees are $25 per player and include a tshirt\, delicious hors d’oeuvres\, and gaming materials. Trophies are awarded for 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place in each division. Register here by July 14th. \nPlaying in Kalamazoo Scrabble Fest is a fun and easy way to show your support for adult literacy in Kalamazoo County. URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/12th-annual-kalamazoo-scrabble-fest/ LOCATION:Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites\, 100 W. Michigan Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Ascension-Borgess-2-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220806T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220806T113000 DTSTAMP:20260619T222055 CREATED:20220630T162612Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220630T195757Z UID:9603-1659772800-1659785400@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:Kalamazoo Scrabble Fest DESCRIPTION:It’s time for Kalamazoo Scrabble Fest! Each year\, players come together for a fun-filled day of gaming to support adult literacy. This year’s event is Saturday\, April 6\, 12:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. at the downtown Radisson. We are excited to welcome back players in the Just for Fun\, Competitive\, Teams\, and Online divisions. 100% of Scrabble Fest proceeds support the free programs and services of the KLC\, for adults who struggle to read. \nRegistration Fees:\nIn-person tickets are $25 per player ($30 at the door). A 4-person team registration is $200. Fees include hors d’oeuvres\, tshirt\, and gaming materials. Cash bar will be open. Online tickets are $5 for up to 3 submissions or $25 for unlimited submissions. \nPrizes:\nTrophies will be awarded for 1st\, 2nd\, and 3rd place in the Just for Fun\, Competitive\, and Teams divisions. Cage Match players will compete for fun prizes. Online players will be entered into a raffle for a cool prize. \nRegister today and come play with us! Deadline is July 22\, 2022. \nWant to see what it’s all about? Enjoy this highlight reel from our 10th Kalamazoo Scrabble Fest. URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/kalamazoo-scrabble-fest-2/ LOCATION:Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites\, 100 W. Michigan Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Volunteers-3-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211009T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211009T113000 DTSTAMP:20260619T222055 CREATED:20210928T232130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210928T232130Z UID:7668-1633766400-1633779000@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:10th Kalamazoo Scrabble Fest DESCRIPTION:Join us for a day of gaming and fun all to benefit adult literacy in Kalamazoo County! Play in person at the Radisson or online. You can win awesome trophies and prizes. Click here for all the details and link to tickets. Don’t miss it! URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/10th-kalamazoo-scrabble-fest/ LOCATION:Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites\, 100 W. Michigan Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/SFX-logo.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190406T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190406T113000 DTSTAMP:20260619T222055 CREATED:20190211T220254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190220T064937Z UID:2489-1554537600-1554550200@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:Kalamazoo SCRABBLE® Fest DESCRIPTION:Support Your Community and Have Fun Doing It!\nThis event will raise awareness of adult literacy as well as help raise funds to strengthen and expand adult literacy services for adults who struggle to read. Last year\, more than 100 players attended the event\, raising over $13\,000 to support the KLC. We hope to have an even greater event this year. \n\nOpen to players age 16 and up.\nCan register in the “Competitive” or the “Just for Fun” category\nOrganizations can sponsor 4-player Corporate Teams\n\nAll levels of players are welcome. The event will follow official SCRABBLE® rules and tournament play will consist of three 45-minute games with each player having 3 minutes per turn. The cost to play is $25 per person or $200 per Corporate Team. Registration below now to hold your seat! The Kalamazoo SCRABBLE® Fest is limited to 120 players. Players who register by the March 23\, 2019 deadline will receive an event t-shirt. \n[su_button url=”https://www.eventbrite.com/e/9th-annual-kalamazoo-scrabble-fest-tickets-54721872594?aff=ebdssbdestsearch#tickets” target=”blank” background=”#78BE20″ color=”#ffffff” size=”10″]Register Now[/su_button] \nThe KLC is also seeking volunteers to serve as judges\, timers\, and to help with the set-up and clean-up. 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This event raises awareness of adult literacy as well as help raise funds to strengthen and expand adult literacy services for adults who struggle to read. Last year\, more than 100 players attended the event\, raising over $13\,000 to support the KLC. Bell’s Brewery is returning as our presenting sponsor for the 2018 festivities\, with your additional assistance this will be the best Scrabble Fest yet! \nThe Kalamazoo SCRABBLE® Fest is open to players age 16 and up. Players can register in the “Competitive” or the “Just for Fun” category. Additionally\, organizations can sponsor 4-player Corporate Teams. All levels of players are welcome. The event will follow official SCRABBLE® rules and tournament play will consist of three 45-minute games with each player having 3 minutes per turn. \nThe cost to play is $25 per person or $200 per Corporate Team. Registration is currently available until March 23\, 2018. Register online or visit the KLC office at Goodwill Industries of Southwestern Michigan. The Kalamazoo SCRABBLE® Fest is limited to 120 players. Game slots are expected to go fast so be sure to register early! Players who register by the March 23\, 2018 deadline will receive an event t-shirt. \nThe KLC is also seeking volunteers to serve as judges\, timers\, and to help with the set-up and clean-up. To volunteer or for more information about the Kalamazoo SCRABBLE® Fest please call the KLC office at (269) 382-0490 EXT. 222. Sponsorship opportunities are also available. \nCheck us out on Eight West! URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/kalamazoo-scrabble-fest/ LOCATION:Bell’s Eccentric Cafe\, 355 E Kalamazoo Ave.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007 CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/KLC-e1521147623991.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR