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SUMMARY:New Tutor Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Kalamazoo Literacy Council’s new tutor orientation! In this 90-min presentation\, you will learn about our mission\, services\, the training process\, and what to expect from being a certified volunteer tutor with the KLC. This is a hybrid training\, so you may participate in person or online. To sign up\, please use the tutor registration form.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/new-tutor-orientation-4/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Tutor Orientation & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260511T193000
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SUMMARY:Tutor Training Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Kalamazoo Literacy Council’s tutor training! The training is held in four parts\, over two weeks\, in person or online. After this training\, you will be certified to tutor adults using the Laubach method and the Challenger series and you will then be matched with an adult learner. To sign up\, please use the tutor registration form.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/tutor-training-part-1-6/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Tutor Orientation & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260416T185406Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260416T185406Z
UID:22363-1778779800-1778785200@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Edison Mural & Public Art Academy
DESCRIPTION:Join WMU art instructor Heidi Weiss for a free\, 6-week course all about mural creation\, maintenance\, and restoration. The four evening classes and two paint days will use the street mural at Literacy Lane in the Edison neighborhood as the focal point. All are welcome to attend\, and participants will receive a certificate of completion. Sign up here and come paint with us!
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/edison-mural-public-art-academy-3/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260514T193000
DTSTAMP:20251124T192528Z
CREATED:20251124T192528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T192528Z
UID:21649-1778781600-1778787000@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Tutor Training Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Kalamazoo Literacy Council’s tutor training! The training is held in four parts\, over two weeks\, in person or online. After this training\, you will be certified to tutor adults using the Laubach method and the Challenger series and you will then be matched with an adult learner. To sign up\, please use the tutor registration form.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/tutor-training-part-2-6/
LOCATION:MI
CATEGORIES:Tutor Orientation & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260518T193000
DTSTAMP:20251124T193352Z
CREATED:20251124T192741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T193352Z
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SUMMARY:Tutor Training Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Kalamazoo Literacy Council’s tutor training! The training is held in four parts\, over two weeks\, in person or online. After this training\, you will be certified to tutor adults using the Laubach method and the Challenger series and you will then be matched with an adult learner. To sign up\, please use the tutor registration form.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/tutor-training-34/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Tutor Orientation & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260520T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260520T190000
DTSTAMP:20260512T180645Z
CREATED:20260512T180644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T180645Z
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SUMMARY:Family Literacy Day
DESCRIPTION:Springtime means the Read and Seed community garden is open for Family Literacy Days! Join us on Wednesday\, May 20\, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. for fun and learning in a beautiful outdoor setting. Families will enjoy garden activities\, learning stations\, story time\, free books\, and more. The garden is located behind the Goodwill building at 420 E. Alcott St. All are invited! \nQuestions: Contact Kamaria at (269) 382-0490 ext. 263 or knichols@kalamazooliteracy.org.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/family-literacy-day-11/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Health Literacy,Parent Literacy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260521T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260521T190000
DTSTAMP:20260420T125126Z
CREATED:20260416T185522Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260420T125126Z
UID:22365-1779384600-1779390000@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Edison Mural & Public Art Academy
DESCRIPTION:Join WMU art instructor Heidi Weiss for a free\, 6-week course all about mural creation\, maintenance\, and restoration. The four evening classes and two paint days will use the street mural at Literacy Lane in the Edison neighborhood as the focal point. All are welcome to attend\, and participants will receive a certificate of completion.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/edison-mural-public-art-academy-4/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260521T193000
DTSTAMP:20251124T193212Z
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UID:21654-1779386400-1779391800@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Tutor Training Part 4
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Kalamazoo Literacy Council’s tutor training! The training is held in four parts\, over two weeks\, in person or online. After this training\, you will be certified to tutor adults using the Laubach method and the Challenger series and you will then be matched with an adult learner. To sign up\, please use the tutor registration form.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/tutor-training-part-4-6/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Tutor Orientation & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260617T190000
DTSTAMP:20260610T142437Z
CREATED:20260610T142437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T142437Z
UID:22654-1781715600-1781722800@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Family Literacy Day
DESCRIPTION:This month’s theme is Pollinators! Come join us in the Read and Seed community garden for lots of fun all around these important insects. We’ll have a Story Walk\, free books from the library\, and garden activities. The community garden is located behind the Goodwill building at 420 E. Alcott St. All are welcome!
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/family-literacy-day-12/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260808T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260808T153000
DTSTAMP:20260521T210218Z
CREATED:20260521T210218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260521T210218Z
UID:22611-1786190400-1786203000@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Kalamazoo Scrabble Fest
DESCRIPTION:Let’s get ready to SCRABBLE! \nJoin us for the 15th Annual Kalamazoo Scrabble Fest\, where word enthusiasts and literacy advocates shine! Scrabble Fest is the area’s only Scrabble tournament and an epic FUNdraiser for the KLC. Each $25 ticket in the Just for Fun or Competitive division includes a tshirt\, snacks\, and parking. Or\, businesses can sponsor a 4-person team for $200. All proceeds benefit the Kalamazoo Literacy Council’s programs\, helping adults in our community build essential reading\, writing\, and math skills. Get your tickets now and help us spell success for KLC learners!
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/kalamazoo-scrabble-fest-3/
LOCATION:Radisson Plaza Hotel and Suites\, 100 W. Michigan Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Fundraiser
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260819T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260819T190000
DTSTAMP:20260813T183716Z
CREATED:20260813T180819Z
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UID:22859-1787158800-1787166000@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Family Literacy Day
DESCRIPTION:Recycle\, reduce\, reuse! This month’s event is all about sustainability. Come learn about the power of solar\, wind\, and water\, and the magic of nature. Earn Market Buck$ to buy cool items from our Farmer’s Market\, enjoy a StoryWalk with “The Leaf Thief” and get free books from KPL’s Mobile Library. All are welcome!
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/family-literacy-day-13/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260910T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260910T190000
DTSTAMP:20260623T125744Z
CREATED:20251124T193623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T125744Z
UID:21657-1789061400-1789066800@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:New Tutor Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Kalamazoo Literacy Council’s new tutor orientation! In this 90-min presentation\, you will learn about our mission\, services\, the training process\, and what to expect from being a certified volunteer tutor with the KLC. This is a hybrid training\, so you may participate in person or online. To sign up\, please use the tutor registration form.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/new-tutor-orientation-5/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Tutor Orientation & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260914T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260914T190000
DTSTAMP:20260623T125836Z
CREATED:20251124T193910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T125836Z
UID:21660-1789407000-1789412400@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Tutor Training Part 1
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Kalamazoo Literacy Council’s tutor training! The training is held in four parts\, over two weeks\, in person or online. After this training\, you will be certified to tutor adults using the Laubach method and the Challenger series and you will then be matched with an adult learner. To sign up\, please use the tutor registration form.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/tutor-training-part-1-7/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Tutor Orientation & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260916T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260916T190000
DTSTAMP:20260831T165205Z
CREATED:20260831T164842Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T165205Z
UID:22915-1789578000-1789585200@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Family Literacy Day
DESCRIPTION:This month’s theme is “Native Plants” so let’s get ready to explore and learn all about flowers and trees from the great state of Michigan! We’ll have fun activities in the garden and a Story Walk for an awesome reading adventure. Remember to check out our Farmers Market and the Mobile Library for free books to take home. Family Literacy Day is held in the Read and Seed community garden behind the Goodwill building at 420 E. Alcott St. in Kalamazoo’s Edison neighborhood.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/family-literacy-day-14/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Family Literacy Day
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260917T190000
DTSTAMP:20260623T125918Z
CREATED:20251124T194205Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T125918Z
UID:21662-1789666200-1789671600@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Tutor Training Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Kalamazoo Literacy Council’s tutor training! The training is held in four parts\, over two weeks\, in person or online. After this training\, you will be certified to tutor adults using the Laubach method and the Challenger series and you will then be matched with an adult learner. To sign up\, please use the tutor registration form.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/tutor-training-part-2-7/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Tutor Orientation & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260921T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260921T190000
DTSTAMP:20260623T130005Z
CREATED:20251124T194600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T130005Z
UID:21665-1790011800-1790017200@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Tutor Training Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Kalamazoo Literacy Council’s tutor training! The training is held in four parts\, over two weeks\, in person or online. After this training\, you will be certified to tutor adults using the Laubach method and the Challenger series and you will then be matched with an adult learner. To sign up\, please use the tutor registration form.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/tutor-training-part-3-6/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Tutor Orientation & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20260924T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20260924T190000
DTSTAMP:20260623T130110Z
CREATED:20251124T194938Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T130110Z
UID:21667-1790271000-1790276400@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Tutor Training Part 4
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Kalamazoo Literacy Council’s tutor training! The training is held in four parts\, over two weeks\, in person or online. After this training\, you will be certified to tutor adults using the Laubach method and the Challenger series and you will then be matched with an adult learner. To sign up\, please use the tutor registration form.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/tutor-training-part-4-7/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Tutor Orientation & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261009T153000
DTSTAMP:20260831T160917Z
CREATED:20260831T160916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260831T160917Z
UID:22909-1791532800-1791559800@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Adult Literacy Research & Training Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The KLC and WMU are proud to once again host this annual symposium which brings together volunteers\, educators\, and community advocates to explore innovative approaches to literacy instruction and adult learner support. Join us for an exciting day of learning and dialogue dedicated to advancing adult literacy practices and research. It’s free\, plus refreshments & boxed lunch are provided. Professional development hours (SCECHs) are available. All are welcome! \nKindly RSVP by October 2. \nThank you to our sponsor\, the Kalamazoo Community Foundation. #lovewhereyoulive \n 
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/adult-literacy-research-training-symposium-5/
LOCATION:Sangren Hall\, 2050 W. Michigan Avenue\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Research & Training
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261105T190000
DTSTAMP:20260623T130207Z
CREATED:20251124T195316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260623T130207Z
UID:21670-1793899800-1793905200@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:New Tutor Orientation
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Kalamazoo Literacy Council’s new tutor orientation! In this 90-min presentation\, you will learn about our mission\, services\, the training process\, and what to expect from being a certified volunteer tutor with the KLC. This is a hybrid training\, so you may participate in person or online. To sign up\, please use the tutor registration form.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/new-tutor-orientation-6/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Tutor Orientation & Training
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20261114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20261114T130000
DTSTAMP:20251124T195811Z
CREATED:20251124T195811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251124T195811Z
UID:21673-1794646800-1794661200@kalamazooliteracy.org
SUMMARY:Tutor Training Parts 1 & 2
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to the Kalamazoo Literacy Council’s tutor training! The November sessions are held over two Saturdays\, in person or online. After this training\, you will be certified to tutor adults using the Laubach method and the Challenger series and you will then be matched with an adult learner. To sign up\, please use the tutor registration form.
URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/tutor-training-parts-1-2-2/
LOCATION:420 E. Alcott St. Kalamazoo\, MI 49001\, 420 E. Alcott Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001
CATEGORIES:Tutor Orientation & Training
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