BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Kalamazoo Literacy Council - ECPv6.15.18//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Kalamazoo Literacy Council 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200110T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200110T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T103241 CREATED:20191219T021849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200721T183120Z UID:3333-1578646800-1578650400@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:Workforce Literacy Forum DESCRIPTION:Forum leader: Michael D. Evans \nThis forum will explore how tutors can provide instruction to help learners acquire the literacy skills they need to engage in workforce development activities. \nGetting a job is a major motivation for many adult learners. In today’s workforce\, knowing how to read is a necessary skill to obtain a job\, be promoted\, or keep a current job.  Workforce literacy includes equipping learners with the vocabulary\, reading\, writing\, and critical thinking skills necessary to become proficient in services provided by workforce development and employment readiness agencies. \n  URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/workforce-literacy-forum/ LOCATION:Michigan Works! Southwest\, 1601 S. Burdick Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001 CATEGORIES:Workforce END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200313T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200313T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T103241 CREATED:20191219T230418Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200313T001213Z UID:3412-1584091800-1584097200@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY: DESCRIPTION:  \n  URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/parent-literacy-2020-03-13/ LOCATION:MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200309T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200309T130000 DTSTAMP:20260404T103241 CREATED:20200309T172212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200309T172319Z UID:3570-1583726400-1583758800@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:Tutor Training Sessions 1 & 2 DESCRIPTION:Lunch and refreshments will be provided. URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/tutor-training-sessions-3-4-3/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200306T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200306T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T103241 CREATED:20200307T004750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200307T004750Z UID:3566-1583467200-1583492400@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:Tutor Training Sessions 3 & 4 DESCRIPTION:Lunch and refreshments will be provided. URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/tutor-training-sessions-3-4-2/ LOCATION:Goodwill Industries\, Board Room\, 420 E. Alcott St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200226T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200226T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T103241 CREATED:20191219T225833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200218T194904Z UID:3382-1582714800-1582720200@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:Health Literacy Forum DESCRIPTION:Forum leader: Doris Ravotas\, Ph.D. \nThis forum will explore strategies to provide instruction that imparts health and literacy skills for adult learners. \nHealth is a topic that applies to every adult learner\, so using tutoring strategies that meet the health goals of learners is important. Yet\, most of the materials for adults do not consistently incorporate health content.  According to the Partnership for Clear Health Communication\, literacy skills are the strongest predictor of health status\, more than age\, income\, employment status\, education level\, or racial/ethnic group. URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/health-literacy-forum-2020-02-19/ LOCATION:Westwood United Methodist Church\, 538 Nichols Rd.\, Kalamazoo\, MI END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200220T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200220T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T103242 CREATED:20200220T113022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200218T194547Z UID:3175-1582205400-1582212600@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:Cancelled: Friendly Connections Open Tutor Forum DESCRIPTION:Forum leader: Jessi Pavey\, KLC Student Services Coordinator  \nThis forum will provide tutoring strategies for new and experienced tutors and instructors who support the learning of KLC students. \nEveryone is invited to share student-tutor stories\, successes\, frustrations\, and mysteries. Attendees will gather tips for improving tutoring and gain insights and understandings of the learning process. This forum will also further help us realize we are a part of a vital organization. URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/friendly-connections-open-tutor-forum-4/ LOCATION:Kalamazoo Literacy Council\, 420 E Alcott St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001\, United States CATEGORIES:Friendly Connectors,Tutor Forum END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200110T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200110T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T103242 CREATED:20191219T021849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200721T183120Z UID:3333-1578646800-1578650400@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:Workforce Literacy Forum DESCRIPTION:Forum leader: Michael D. Evans \nThis forum will explore how tutors can provide instruction to help learners acquire the literacy skills they need to engage in workforce development activities. \nGetting a job is a major motivation for many adult learners. In today’s workforce\, knowing how to read is a necessary skill to obtain a job\, be promoted\, or keep a current job.  Workforce literacy includes equipping learners with the vocabulary\, reading\, writing\, and critical thinking skills necessary to become proficient in services provided by workforce development and employment readiness agencies. \n  URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/workforce-literacy-forum/ LOCATION:Michigan Works! Southwest\, 1601 S. Burdick Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001 CATEGORIES:Workforce END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200128T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200128T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T103242 CREATED:20191220T014318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191220T014318Z UID:3415-1580216400-1580223600@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:ESL Forum DESCRIPTION:Forum leader: Vicki Konzen\, ESL of Southwest Michigan Instructor \nThis forum provides teaching strategies and helpful resources for tutors and instructors who provide literacy instruction for English Language Learners. \nEnglish as a Second Language (ESL) is an important part of the adult learning continuum. Immigrants and refugees in our community are eager to learn language and literacy skills that help them function at work\, school\, and in social settings. \n  URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/esl-forum/ LOCATION:Prince of Peace Lutheran Church\, 1747 W Milham Ave\, Portage\, MI\, 49024\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200118T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200118T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T103242 CREATED:20191105T214340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T214410Z UID:3173-1579320000-1579345200@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:Tutor Training: Sessions 3 & 4 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/tutor-training-sessions-3-4/ CATEGORIES:Tutor Orientation & Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200115T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200115T123000 DTSTAMP:20260404T103242 CREATED:20191219T225833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191219T225847Z UID:3379-1579086000-1579091400@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:Health Literacy Forum DESCRIPTION:Forum leader: Doris Ravotas\, Ph.D. \nThis forum will explore strategies to provide instruction that imparts health and literacy skills for adult learners. \nHealth is a topic that applies to every adult learner\, so using tutoring strategies that meet the health goals of learners is important. Yet\, most of the materials for adults do not consistently incorporate health content.  According to the Partnership for Clear Health Communication\, literacy skills are the strongest predictor of health status\, more than age\, income\, employment status\, education level\, or racial/ethnic group. URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/health-literacy-forum/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200111T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200111T110000 DTSTAMP:20260404T103242 CREATED:20191105T214254Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T214601Z UID:3171-1578715200-1578740400@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:Tutor Training: Sessions 1 & 2 DESCRIPTION: URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/tutor-training-sessions-1-2/ LOCATION:Kalamazoo Literacy Council\, 420 E Alcott St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001\, United States CATEGORIES:Tutor Orientation & Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200110T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200110T100000 DTSTAMP:20260404T103242 CREATED:20191219T021849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200721T183120Z UID:3333-1578646800-1578650400@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:Workforce Literacy Forum DESCRIPTION:Forum leader: Michael D. Evans \nThis forum will explore how tutors can provide instruction to help learners acquire the literacy skills they need to engage in workforce development activities. \nGetting a job is a major motivation for many adult learners. In today’s workforce\, knowing how to read is a necessary skill to obtain a job\, be promoted\, or keep a current job.  Workforce literacy includes equipping learners with the vocabulary\, reading\, writing\, and critical thinking skills necessary to become proficient in services provided by workforce development and employment readiness agencies. \n  URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/workforce-literacy-forum/ LOCATION:Michigan Works! Southwest\, 1601 S. Burdick Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001 CATEGORIES:Workforce END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20200109T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20200109T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T103242 CREATED:20191105T214135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T214442Z UID:3169-1578578400-1578583800@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:Tutor Orientation DESCRIPTION: URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/tutor-orientation/ LOCATION:Kalamazoo Literacy Council\, 420 E Alcott St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001\, United States CATEGORIES:Tutor Orientation & Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191213T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191213T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T103242 CREATED:20191119T211336Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191119T211336Z UID:3267-1576206000-1576233000@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:Adult Literacy Research and Training Symposium DESCRIPTION: URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/adult-literacy-research-and-training-symposium/ LOCATION:WMU-Fetzer Center\, 2251 Business Ct.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191212T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191212T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T103242 CREATED:20191105T212548Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T212548Z UID:3165-1576155600-1576161000@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:Right to Literacy Book Talk: Meet the Author DESCRIPTION:Rob Shindler\, author of “Hot Dogs and Hamburgers: Unlocking Life’s Potential by Inspiring Literacy at Any Age\,” will host a book talk here in Kalamazoo. Join us in the Van Deusen community room for a lively discussion\, hear Rob’s story\, and get your copy autographed! \nCall (269) 382-0490 ext. 211 or email kjumanne-marshall@kalamazooliteracy.org to request a free copy of the book. URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/right-to-literacy-book-talk-meet-the-author/ LOCATION:Kalamazoo Public Library Central Branch\, 315 S. Rose St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49007\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191202T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191202T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T103242 CREATED:20191105T211259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T211259Z UID:3161-1575291600-1575297000@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:Right to Literacy Book Talk DESCRIPTION:Join our good friends at RAWK to discuss “Hot Dogs and Hamburgers: Unlocking Life’s Potential by Inspiring Literacy at Any Age\,” by Rob Shindler. URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/right-to-literacy-book-talk/ LOCATION:Read and Write Kalamazoo\, 802 S. Westnedge Ave.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191105T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191105T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T103242 CREATED:20191105T210502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T210628Z UID:3154-1572958800-1572964200@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:Right to Literacy Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us to read and discuss “Hot Dogs and Hamburgers: Unlocking Life’s Potential By Inspiring Literacy at Any Age\,” by Rob Shindler. URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/right-to-literacy-book-club/ CATEGORIES:Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191105T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191105T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T103242 CREATED:20191105T210502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T210628Z UID:3154-1572958800-1572964200@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:Right to Literacy Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us to read and discuss “Hot Dogs and Hamburgers: Unlocking Life’s Potential By Inspiring Literacy at Any Age\,” by Rob Shindler. URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/right-to-literacy-book-club/ CATEGORIES:Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20191105T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20191105T143000 DTSTAMP:20260404T103242 CREATED:20191105T210502Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191105T210628Z UID:3154-1572958800-1572964200@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:Right to Literacy Book Club DESCRIPTION:Join us to read and discuss “Hot Dogs and Hamburgers: Unlocking Life’s Potential By Inspiring Literacy at Any Age\,” by Rob Shindler. URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/right-to-literacy-book-club/ CATEGORIES:Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190905T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190905T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T103242 CREATED:20181102T234308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181102T234308Z UID:1321-1567695600-1567701000@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:Tutor Orientation and Training DESCRIPTION:You’ve read the success stories\, you’ve seen the numbers\, and you’ve decided that it’s time to do your part to end adult illiteracy in Kalamazoo County. Your personal contributions will create a lasting\, positive change in your neighborhood for years to come. Thank you. \nAll tutors attend one tutor orientation followed by four training sessions. By registering for this event\, you are committing to the following sessions: \nSeptember 5               Tutor Orientation                                 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. \nSeptember 9               Tutor Training: Session 1                    6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. \nSeptember 12             Tutor Training: Session 2                    6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. \nSeptember 16             Tutor Training: Session 3                    6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. \nSeptember 19             Tutor Training: Session 4                    6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/tutor-orientation-and-training-4/ LOCATION:Kalamazoo Literacy Council\, 420 E Alcott St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001\, United States CATEGORIES:Tutor Orientation & Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190904T063000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190904T160000 DTSTAMP:20260404T103242 CREATED:20190901T213933Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190901T213933Z UID:3052-1567578600-1567612800@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:Eat Tacos for Literacy - Sept 4th at Taco Bob's (Downtown) DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin the Kalamazoo Literacy Council on Wednesday\, September 4th at the Taco Bob’s Downtown Kalamazoo location. \n20% of all sales go to support adult literacy services in Kalamazoo County. \nEat Tacos\, Support your Community! \n  URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/eat-tacos-for-literacy-sept-4th-at-taco-bobs-downtown/ END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190724T040000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190724T083000 DTSTAMP:20260404T103242 CREATED:20190714T184013Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190714T184013Z UID:3016-1563940800-1563957000@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:A Taste of OLLI: A Feast for your Brain DESCRIPTION:We are proud to sponsor this wonderful event to help build OLLI membership. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at WMU offers high quality non-credit programs for mature adults (50+) in the greater Kalamazoo community. OLLI is a member organization that provides short term\, low cost courses year-round as well as fun\, educational trips and events. OLLI is providing this event to introduce OLLI and its programs to the community. \nThe Kalamazoo Literacy Council has programs to provide education about the rate of adult illiteracy within Kalamazoo County and what we can do as a community to close to the gap. \nAttend this event to learn more about OLLI and how you can make a difference! \n  URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/a-taste-of-olli-a-feast-for-your-brain/ LOCATION:WMU-Fetzer Center\, 2251 Business Ct.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49008\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,Workshop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190523T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190523T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T103242 CREATED:20190513T080722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190513T082625Z UID:2844-1558616400-1558623600@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:2019 Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Kalamazoo Literacy Council’s 2019 Annual Meeting. \nLiteracy Advocate of the Year\nRecipient: Julie Lewandowski \nJune Miller Legacy Award in Literacy\nRecipient: Paula Aldridge \nLight refreshments will be provided. URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/2019-annual-meeting/ LOCATION:WMU Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine\, 300 Portage St.\, Kalamazoo\, Michigan\, 49007 CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Impact-Literacy-e1557721312698.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190502T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190502T163000 DTSTAMP:20260404T103242 CREATED:20181102T234121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190225T221750Z UID:1319-1556809200-1556814600@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:Tutor Orientation and Training DESCRIPTION:You’ve read the success stories\, you’ve seen the numbers\, and you’ve decided that it’s time to do your part to end adult illiteracy in Kalamazoo County. Your personal contributions will create a lasting\, positive change in your neighborhood for years to come. Thank you. \nAll tutors attend one tutor orientation followed by four training sessions. By registering for this event\, you are committing to the following sessions: \nMay 2                          Tutor Orientation                                 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. \nMay 6                          Tutor Training: Session 1                    6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. \nMay 9                          Tutor Training: Session 2                    6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. \nMay 13                        Tutor Training: Session 3                    6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. \nMay 16                        Tutor Training: Session 4                    6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/tutor-orientation-and-training-3/ LOCATION:Kalamazoo Literacy Council\, 420 E Alcott St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001\, United States CATEGORIES:Tutor Orientation & Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190406T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190406T113000 DTSTAMP:20260404T103242 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 Register Now\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. \nCan’t participate? 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Your personal contributions will create a lasting\, positive change in your neighborhood for years to come. Thank you. \nAll tutors attend one tutor orientation followed by four training sessions. By registering for this event\, you are committing to the following sessions: \nMarch 7                       Tutor Orientation                                 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. \nMarch 11                     Tutor Training: Session 1                    6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. \nMarch 14                     Tutor Training: Session 2                    6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. \nMarch 18                     Tutor Training: Session 3                    6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. \nMarch 21                     Tutor Training: Session 4                    6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/tutor-orientation-and-training-2/ LOCATION:Kalamazoo Literacy Council\, 420 E Alcott St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001\, United States CATEGORIES:Tutor Orientation & Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190214T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190214T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T103242 CREATED:20171101T191626Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181107T235128Z UID:804-1550151000-1550158200@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:Friendly Connections Open Tutor Forum DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to share student-tutor stories:  successes\, frustrations\, mysteries and in the process gather tips for improving tutoring and gain insights and understandings. It will also help us realize that we are a part of a vital organization. \nThis forum will provide teaching strategies for new and experienced tutors and instructors who provide literacy instruction to KLC students. \n  URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/friendly-connections-open-tutor-forum-3/ LOCATION:Kalamazoo Literacy Council\, 420 E Alcott St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001\, United States CATEGORIES:Friendly Connectors,Tutor Forum ORGANIZER;CN="Jessi Pavey":MAILTO:jpavey@goodwillswmi.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20190110T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20190110T153000 DTSTAMP:20260404T103242 CREATED:20181102T233514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181102T233514Z UID:1311-1547128800-1547134200@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:Tutor Orientation and Training DESCRIPTION:You’ve read the success stories\, you’ve seen the numbers\, and you’ve decided that it’s time to do your part to end adult illiteracy in Kalamazoo County. Your personal contributions will create a lasting\, positive change in your neighborhood for years to come. Thank you. \nAll tutors attend one tutor orientation followed by four training sessions. By registering for this event\, you are committing to the following sessions: \nJanuary 10                  Tutor Orientation                                  7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. \nJanuary 12                  Tutor Training: Sessions 1 & 2            9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. \nJanuary 19                  Tutor Training: Sessions 3 & 4            9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/tutor-orientation-and-training/ LOCATION:Kalamazoo Literacy Council\, 420 E Alcott St\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001\, United States CATEGORIES:Tutor Orientation & Training END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181212T030000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181212T103000 DTSTAMP:20260404T103242 CREATED:20171101T191843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20181102T233831Z UID:806-1544583600-1544610600@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:Research & Training Symposium DESCRIPTION:Symposium to address the impact of adult literacy in the region \nThe 2018 Adult Literacy Research and Training Symposium is for all interested individuals to attend. This event will provide attendees with an increased understanding of key adult literacy issues and current best practices in four major areas: \n\nParent Literacy\nWorkplace Literacy\nHealth Literacy\nEnglish as a Second Language\n\nThe symposium will also cover how to create vibrant learning opportunities in Community Literacy Centers. \nThis event is for anyone who is interested in supporting adult literacy – from experienced volunteer tutors and instructors to individuals who want to learn more about how they can serve this important cause. The symposium will give attendees the opportunity to learn new techniques and strategies to support adult learners\, employ lessons learned\, and receive ongoing support as they join the growing faculty of tutors\, instructors\, and supporters who are making an impact on adult learning in the region. \n  \nThe Kalamazoo Literacy Council (KLC) is hosting this event in collaboration with WMU Business Connection\, Lewis Walker Institute for the Study of Race and Ethnic Relations\, Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine\, and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Other participating agencies include Branch County Literacy Council\, E3 Achievement\, St. Joseph County Literacy Council\, Van Buren Intermediate School District and the Region 8 Regional Prosperity Initiative. \nFor more information please call the KLC at (269) 382-0490 ext. 222 or email mevans@goodwillswmi.org. URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/research-training-symposium-2/ CATEGORIES:Community Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20181025T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20181025T150000 DTSTAMP:20260404T103242 CREATED:20171101T191554Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171101T191554Z UID:802-1540472400-1540479600@kalamazooliteracy.org SUMMARY:Fall Reception DESCRIPTION: URL:https://kalamazooliteracy.org/event/fall-reception-2/ CATEGORIES:Community Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR