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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210507T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20210507T203000
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SUMMARY:Break the Silence - Virtual Gala for Yellow Brick House
DESCRIPTION:Join us Friday\, May 7th to raise funds for Yellow Brick House! \nSince 1978 Yellow Brick House has been one of the largest providers in Ontario of services to women and children escaping domestic violence and abuse. We are committed to providing support services to women and children\, to empower them to live safer and healthier lives. \nThousands of women and children escaping violence and abuse turn to Yellow Brick House for life-saving safety and support. Since the start of the COVID-19 Pandemic\, Yellow Brick House has seen a 30% increase in domestic violence. \nEvery $150 raised will provide a “night of safety” in Yellow Brick House’s shelters for a woman or child escaping violence and abuse. \nPlease help us to raise critical funds by participating in our auction (coming soon!) or by Making a Donation. \nIf you have any questions please refer to the FAQs section or contact info@yellowbrickhouse.org. \nIf you are experiencing violence or abuse\, call or text our 24/7 Crisis & Support Lines: 1-800-263-3247 \nClick here for additional information \n
URL:https://volunteerconnect.ca/event/break-the-silence-virtual-gala-for-yellow-brick-house/
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