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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210429T193000
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SUMMARY:Poetry & the Creative Mind — Virtual Gala Supporting National Poetry Month
DESCRIPTION:Poetry & the Creative Mind is presented by the Academy of American Poets\, the nation’s leading organization championing poets and poetry. This special event celebrates poetry’s important place in our culture and its impact on the lives of readers\, and National Poetry Month.\nFor the first time\, in 2021\, Poetry & the Creative Mind will be presented free and virtually as an exclusive broadcast for one night only.\nThe gala reading will feature performances of favorite poems by distinguished guests\, including:\nMeryl Streep\, Event Chair\nwith\nElizabeth Alexander\, Master of Ceremonies\nLauren Ambrose\nJohn Darnielle\nTerrance Hayes\nRegina King\nDelroy Lindo\nSamin Nosrat\nSandra Oh\nJason Reynolds\nSarah Sze\nwith special appearances by U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo and the Academy of American Poets Education Ambassador Richard Blanco.\nJonathan Galassi\, President of Farrar\, Straus & Giroux\, will be presented with the 2021 Leadership Award in recognition of his important role in launching National Poetry Month and as a champion of poetry in the field of publishing.\nClosed captioning will be available.\nFree to attend\, Poetry & the Creative Mind is a gala fundraiser to support the Academy of American Poets Education Program and materials for teachers. Please consider making a contribution during registration\, if you’re able\, or at poets.org.\nDon’t miss the live broadcast! \n
URL:https://volunteerconnect.ca/event/poetry-the-creative-mind-virtual-gala-supporting-national-poetry-month/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210501T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210507T200000
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SUMMARY:MARKHAM YOUTH EXPO PRESENTED BY YORK UNIVERSITY
DESCRIPTION:Each year\, Markham joins municipalities from coast-to-coast-to-coast in May to celebrate youth and their active participation in our community. To celebrate\, the Markham Mayor’s Youth Council is organizing a series of free virtual family-friendly activities at this year’s Markham Expo presented by York University. Each day will have various virtual drop-in activities that reflect these themes: Arts\, Exploration\, Social and Celebrating Markham. \nLearn more about the schedule or sign up to receive the zoom link at the link below: \n
URL:https://volunteerconnect.ca/event/markham-youth-expo-presented-by-york-university/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210504T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210602T193000
DTSTAMP:20260930T090536
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SUMMARY:Virtual Youth Entrepreneurship and Public Relations Certificate
DESCRIPTION:YOUTH Write Your Own SUCCESS Story! \nDon’t drop out of school – Create and Enpower & Launch Your Own Success!\nGOAL for YOUTH: Giving Youth the sense of purpose\, safety\, support and validation they need to overcome mental health challenges.\nYouth are unstoppable\, passionate\, smart\, adaptable and natural entrepreneurs\, communicators\, politicians and change makers. \nNCYMH’s FREE virtual Youth Entrepreneurship and Public Relations Institute will combat the negativity and trauma youth are feeling in the midst of George Floyd and covid19.\nWHEN: The virtual school will take place three times a week giving youth an opportunity to socialize\, network\, create\, be inspired and receive $250 to launch their own businesses upon completion of their Public Relations Certificate.\nINFO: Visit www.MaxineAdwella.com\, PR Consultant to NCYMH. \nINFO: Visit www.MaxineAdwella.com\, PR Consultant to NCYMH.\nCERTIFICATE PROGRAM & INTERNSHIP:\n– Come with nothing & Leave with EVERYTHING!\nInternational Successful Entrepreneurs will firt lecture each class so youth get the BEST and most current expert advice and education out there.\nNCYMH works with two million youth and their families a year and wants to help them get the skills for early success and chart a positive path of healing\, purpose and hope.\nNCYMH’s virtual Youth Entrepreneurship and Public Relations Institute will give youth the opportunity to be innovative\, hands on\, creative\, intern\, create press releases\, create businesses\, launch them and CREATE THEIR OWN FUTURE.\nYouth will learn WITH educators – NO ONE LEFT BEHIND\nhands-on experience in: \nYouth will learn WITH educators – NO ONE LEFT BEHIND\nYOUTH receive hands-on experience in:\nANALYSIS: What is YOUR UNIQUE Communication Style & Choice of VOICE to Demonstrate & Showcase Opportunities for Learning & Growth\nSpeaking \nDrawing \nwriting\nediting\nvisual communications\ntime/resource management\nresearch and measurement\npublic speaking\nteamwork\nmedia monitoring and social listening \nYouth also gain experience in\n-design\, content management\, social media engagement and business basics.\n-How to provide relevant and necessary information to each audience\n-How to manage the business\, organization or individual’s reputation\n-Positively influence public opinion\n-Swiftly and effectively respond to crises\n-prepare press kits to publicize a product or event\,\n-writing press releases to announce new initiatives\,\n-drafting speeches for business or political leaders\,\n-holding press conferences to mitigate crises\,\n-or organizing events to solidify relationships with donors. As a critical aspect of their role includes managing an organization’s reputation\n-pitch news articles to journalists\, act as a company spokesperson\, write articles or blog posts\n-liaise between their client and the news media.\n-Have FUN exploring how people communicate and how to change the world with facts\, positivity\, hope and purpose.\nLet’s launch YOUR SUCCESS – the success of ALL Youth together! \n
URL:https://volunteerconnect.ca/event/virtual-youth-entrepreneurship-and-public-relations-certificate/
LOCATION:virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="National%20Collaboration%20for%20Youth%20Mental%20Health":MAILTO:Donate@ymhconference.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210506T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210506T130000
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SUMMARY:Mosaic Presents: Functional Fitness with Joanne Picot
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Zoom twice a month for a complete body workout featuring simple exercises to build muscles\, flexibility\, and boost heart health. Joanne will lead you through a variety of energizing standing and seated exercises using light free weights.\nIf you don’t have weights\, you can use a filled water bottle or a small ball that you can grip with one hand as a substitute. Get fit and learn some great workouts! \nDates: Thursdays\nApril 1st & 15th\, 2021 | May 6th & 20th\, 2021\nJune 3rd & 17th\, 2021 | July 8th & 22nd\, 2021\nTime: 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. \nNOTE:\nThere has been a change in time for this program effective March 30th\, 2021.\nProgram start time was 1 p.m. and now is 12 p.m. \nRegistration required\nJoin Mosaic Home Care Services for Zoom Programs Online. Mosaic Home Care Services & Community Resource Centres have taken some of our programs online during the COVID-19 Pandemic. \nTo register for all programs\, call our offices at 905.597.7000 or info@mosaichomecare.com or beth@mosaichomecare.com if you need more information. A Zoom link for the program will be sent once you have completed the registration. \n
URL:https://volunteerconnect.ca/event/mosaic-presents-functional-fitness-with-joanne-picot-4/
LOCATION:g3i34w3y6s\, q56t7ymhr0\, nmn3v7iy6z\, 69593
ORGANIZER;CN="Mosaic%20Home%20Care%20%26%20Community%20Resource%20Centres":MAILTO:info@mosaichomecare.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210506T190000
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SUMMARY:How To Launch Your Online Business Without Wasting Time and Money
DESCRIPTION:In a post-COVID world\, having an additional income stream is a smart move to make. Life in this part of the world can be expensive\, that’s why it’s important to diversify your income. Learn More Here \nDo not wait until you are hard-pressed on finances before looking for a plan B. \nCome and learn how everyday people are making massive success in the online space as Business Owners with no prior experience. \nAbout this Event \nThis Is A Webinar. The Link Will Be Emailed To You After Registration. \nYou Will Learn How To \n✅ Start and Run A Successful Online Business Without Wasting Money on Website\, Inventory\, Shipping\, Managing Staffs\, Script Writing\, etc. ​ \n​✅ Build Passive Income from Home/Anywhere even with ZERO Experience. \n​✅ Successfully Run an Online Business with NO SELLING Involved. \n✅ Pay Yourself for the Rest of Your Life… \n✅ Be in Control of How Much You Can Make. \n✅ Buy Back Your Time… \n✅ Spend More Time With Loved Ones Without Worrying About Bills and Expenses \n✅ Access Three Simple PROVEN strategies\, helping many people around the world generate full-time income Online while working A Few Hours a day! \nWe have a community of over 75\,000 Successful Business Owners ready to guide and help you set up Your Own Online Business \nClick the link below to register: \n
URL:https://volunteerconnect.ca/event/how-to-launch-your-online-business-without-wasting-time-and-money-5/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210506T193000
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SUMMARY:Accessibility to Eye Care in Ontario
DESCRIPTION:Do you have an OHIP card? Your annual eye exam may be covered. This conversation will explore eye care accessibility in Ontario and what you can expect at your appointment. \nClick the link below to register:  https://105gibson.com/online-registration/ \nEmail:  105Gibson.com \n
URL:https://volunteerconnect.ca/event/accessibility-to-eye-care-in-ontario/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="105%20Gibson%20Centre":MAILTO:info@105Gibson.com
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