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SUMMARY:Rain Barrel Build Workshop- Green Living Series
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to collect rainfall from your gutters to water your garden or to divert to a different part of your yard! In this workshop\, we will work together using common hand and power tools to build an inexpensive\, functional rain barrel.  For tool safety\, please\, no loose-fitting clothing or long hair.  Completed rain barrels will be available for purchase at the end of the workshop. \nThis hands-on workshop takes place at the Community Homeworks Education Center\, 812 Bryant Street\, Kalamazoo (pre-registration and masks are required).  There is no charge to attend the workshop.  The live workshop can also be viewed virtually on Facebook Live and YouTube.  Ask your questions in-person or by typing them into the comments section online. \nCommunity Homeworks is a non-profit home repair and maintenance organization located in Kalamazoo\, Michigan with a mission to “Empower our low-income neighbors to maintain safe\, sustainable\, and dignified homes.”  Donate now to support our programs! This workshop is part of our “Green Living Series” and is made possible by a generous grant from the Kalamazoo Community Foundation’s Love Where You Live: Environment Fund. The Green Living Series helps Kalamazoo residents conserve resources\, reduce their carbon footprint\, and improve the environment in and around their homes. \n 
URL:https://communityhomeworks.org/workshop/rain_barrel_build_july_2022/
LOCATION:Community Homeworks – Education Center\, 812 Bryant St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Living Series,In Person Workshop,Virtual Workshop
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SUMMARY:Summer Maintenance- Tips and Tricks
DESCRIPTION:There are many home maintenance tasks that need to be done during the summer months.  Join our panel of experts as we discuss some of the pressing maintenance tasks that need to be done as well as tips for how to get them done in the most efficient way possible!  Have a question about a home maintenance repair item and need some advice?  Ask and we will try to help answer your questions! \nThis free workshop will take place in our *air conditioned* Community Homeworks Education Room\, 812 Bryant Street\, Kalamazoo\, MI 49001.  Registration and masks are required. \nThe workshop can also be viewed live on our Community Homeworks Facebook Live page or YouTube channel. \nCommunity Homeworks is a non-profit home repair and maintenance organization located in Kalamazoo\, Michigan with a mission to “Empower our low-income neighbors to maintain safe\, sustainable\, and dignified homes.”  Donate now to support our programs! \n 
URL:https://communityhomeworks.org/workshop/summer_maintenance_tips_and_tricks/
LOCATION:Community Homeworks – Education Center\, 812 Bryant St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Workshop,Virtual Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Homeworks":MAILTO:education@communityhomeworks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220628T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220628T190000
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UID:3336-1656439200-1656442800@communityhomeworks.org
SUMMARY:Home Ventilation and Air Conditioning Workshop- Green Living Series
DESCRIPTION:We’ve already had a hot summer and there is more hot weather coming!  Learn ways to keep your home as cool and comfortable as possible while also conserving electricity and saving money on your utility bills! \nThis free\, hands-on workshop will take place in-person in our *air conditioned* workshop space at 812 Bryant Street\, Kalamazoo (masks and pre-registration required).  This workshop is part of our “Green Living Series” and is made possible by a generous grant from the Kalamazoo Community Foundation’s Environment Fund. \nThe workshop will also be broadcast live on Facebook Live and YouTube.  You can ask questions by typing them into the comment section online. \nCommunity Homeworks is a non-profit home repair and maintenance organization located in Kalamazoo\, Michigan with a mission to “Empower our low-income neighbors to maintain safe\, sustainable\, and dignified homes.”  Donate now to support our programs! \n 
URL:https://communityhomeworks.org/workshop/ventilation-and-ac-june-2022/
LOCATION:Community Homeworks – Education Center\, 812 Bryant St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Workshop,Virtual Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Homeworks":MAILTO:education@communityhomeworks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220621T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220621T190000
DTSTAMP:20220620T171839Z
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UID:3330-1655834400-1655838000@communityhomeworks.org
SUMMARY:Wall Repairs Workshop (In person and virtual)
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a crack or a hole in your wall that you want repaired?  Learn to fix it yourself!  It is easier than you think!  Join instructor Jake Tardani as he walks us through the steps of repairing walls and preparing them for paint. \nThis free\, hands-on workshop will take place in-person in the Air Conditioning at 812 Bryant Street\, Kalamazoo (pre-registration required) and also virtually on Facebook Live and YouTube.  Ask your questions in-person or by typing them into the comment section online. \nCommunity Homeworks is a non-profit home repair and maintenance organization located in Kalamazoo\, Michigan with a mission to “Empower our low-income neighbors to maintain safe\, sustainable\, and dignified homes.”  Donate now to support our programs! \n 
URL:https://communityhomeworks.org/workshop/wall_repairs_june_2022/
LOCATION:Community Homeworks – Education Center\, 812 Bryant St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Workshop,Virtual Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Homeworks":MAILTO:education@communityhomeworks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220614T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220614T190000
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UID:3319-1655229600-1655233200@communityhomeworks.org
SUMMARY:Spring and Summer Maintenance: Workshop (In-Person and Virtual)
DESCRIPTION:There are many home maintenance tasks that need to be done in the warmer months in Michigan.  Join our instructor Lee Taylor as he walks us through some of the home maintenance tasks we need to remember to do to keep our homes operating smoothly. \nThis free\, hands-on workshop can be attended in-person at 812 Bryant Street\, Kalamazoo and also virtually on Facebook Live and YouTube.  Ask your questions in-person or by typing them into the comment section online. \nCommunity Homeworks is a non-profit home repair and maintenance organization located in Kalamazoo\, Michigan with a mission to “Empower our low-income neighbors to maintain safe\, sustainable\, and dignified homes.”  Donate now to support our programs! \n 
URL:https://communityhomeworks.org/workshop/spring-and-summer-maintenance-workshop/
LOCATION:Community Homeworks – Education Center\, 812 Bryant St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Workshop,Virtual Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Homeworks":MAILTO:education@communityhomeworks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220607T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220607T190000
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UID:3317-1654624800-1654628400@communityhomeworks.org
SUMMARY:Community Homeworks: Who We Are: Virtual Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Have you ever wondered who Community Homeworks is or what programs we offer? Tune in to meet our program staff and learn answers to the questions our participants ask most often! \nThis free workshop will be virtual only and is a rebroadcast* of one of our favorite workshops which originally aired on September 14\, 2021.  The workshop can be viewed on Facebook Live and YouTube.  Ask your questions by typing them into the comments section and we will reply in a timely fashion. \n*For May 2022\, Community Homeworks is taking time to “pause” and introspectively plan and catch up on projects. Instead of producing new workshops\, we will be sharing some of our best virtual workshops from the past few years and we will return to live\, in-person workshops in June\, 2022. \n 
URL:https://communityhomeworks.org/workshop/who-we-are-discussion/
LOCATION:Community Homeworks – Education Center\, 812 Bryant St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Homeworks":MAILTO:education@communityhomeworks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220531T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220531T190000
DTSTAMP:20220520T005258Z
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UID:3294-1654020000-1654023600@communityhomeworks.org
SUMMARY:Kalamazoo Recycles!:  Virtual Green Living Series
DESCRIPTION:We are serious about recycling in Kalamazoo!  Meet Wendy Burlingham from the City of Kalamazoo and Jack Brown from Republic Services who will share what can and can’t be recycled and common mistakes people make in their recycling.  www.kalamazoocity.org/recycling \nThis free workshop will be virtual only and is a rebroadcast* of one of our favorite workshops which originally aired on November 23\, 2021.  The workshop can be viewed on Facebook Live and YouTube.  Ask your questions by typing them into the comments section and we will reply in a timely fashion. \n*For May 2022\, Community Homeworks is taking time to “pause” and introspectively plan and catch up on projects. Instead of producing new workshops\, we will be sharing some of our best virtual workshops from the past few years and we will return to live\, in-person workshops in June\, 2022. \n 
URL:https://communityhomeworks.org/workshop/kalamazoo-recycles-gls/
LOCATION:Community Homeworks – Education Center\, 812 Bryant St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Green Living Series,Virtual Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Homeworks":MAILTO:education@communityhomeworks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220524T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220524T190000
DTSTAMP:20220519T141544Z
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UID:3291-1653415200-1653418800@communityhomeworks.org
SUMMARY:Water Heater Maintenance: Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Your water heater is one of the most expensive\, and least understood appliances in your home.  Most people don’t realize that there are regular maintenance tasks that can extend the life of your water heater!  Join us to learn the ins and outs of maintaining your home’s water heater\, whether you have a tank-type or tankless-type\, atmospherically vented or power vented! \nThis free workshop will be virtual only and is a rebroadcast* of one of our favorite workshops which originally aired on February 9\, 2021.  The workshop can be viewed on Facebook Live and YouTube.  Ask your questions by typing them into the comments section and we will reply in a timely fashion. \n*For May 2022\, Community Homeworks is taking time to “pause” and introspectively plan and catch up on projects. Instead of producing new workshops\, we will be sharing some of our best virtual workshops from the past few years and we will return to live\, in-person workshops in June\, 2022. \n 
URL:https://communityhomeworks.org/workshop/water-heater-maintenance/
LOCATION:Community Homeworks – Education Center\, 812 Bryant St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Homeworks":MAILTO:education@communityhomeworks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220517T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220517T190000
DTSTAMP:20220510T173528Z
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UID:3287-1652810400-1652814000@communityhomeworks.org
SUMMARY:Basic Lawn Mower Maintenance: Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Its spring. The grass is growing QUICKLY. Join Lee Taylor and Jean Walker as they walk through the steps of maintaining a gas powered mower to keep it running for many years! \nThis free workshop will be virtual only and is a rebroadcast* of one of our favorite workshops which originally aired on May 4\, 2021.  The workshop can be viewed on Facebook Live and YouTube.  Ask your questions by typing them into the comments section and we will reply in a timely fashion. \n*For May 2022\, Community Homeworks is taking intentional and strategic “pause” to “Sharpen our ax” as an organization and a team. We will not accept any new applications for critical home repairs or present new educational workshops for this one-month period.  Instead of producing new workshops\, we will share some of our best virtual workshops from the past few years and we will return to live\, in-person workshops in June\, 2022.
URL:https://communityhomeworks.org/workshop/basic-lawn-mower-maintenance/
LOCATION:Community Homeworks – Education Center\, 812 Bryant St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Homeworks":MAILTO:education@communityhomeworks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220510T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220510T190000
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UID:3283-1652205600-1652209200@communityhomeworks.org
SUMMARY:Indoor Air Quality: Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Due to COVID\, we all have an increased awareness about hidden dangers in the air inside our homes and businesses.  In this workshop\, Michael Pinto from WonderMakers Environmental will join us to talk about some of those dangers and how we can keep ourselves and our family safe! \nThis free workshop will be virtual only and is a rebroadcast* of one of our favorite workshops which originally aired on March 16\, 2021.  The workshop can be viewed on Facebook Live and YouTube.  Ask your questions by typing them into the comments section and we will reply in a timely fashion. \n*For May 2022\, Community Homeworks is taking time to “pause” and introspectively plan and catch up on projects. Instead of producing new workshops\, we will be sharing some of our best virtual workshops from the past few years and we will return to live\, in-person workshops in June\, 2022. \n 
URL:https://communityhomeworks.org/workshop/indoor-air-quality-health/
LOCATION:Community Homeworks – Education Center\, 812 Bryant St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Homeworks":MAILTO:education@communityhomeworks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220503T190000
DTSTAMP:20220503T164523Z
CREATED:20220503T164523Z
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UID:3280-1651600800-1651604400@communityhomeworks.org
SUMMARY:Favorite Hand Tools: Virtual Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Do you have a favorite or unique hand tool? Join some of our regular workshop instructors as they share their own favorite tools and how they work! \nThis free workshop will be virtual only and is a rebroadcast* of one of our favorite workshops which originally aired on February 9\, 2021.  The workshop can be viewed on Facebook Live and YouTube.  Ask your questions by typing them into the comments section and we will reply in a timely fashion. \n*For May 2022\, Community Homeworks is taking time to “pause” and introspectively plan and catch up on projects. Instead of producing new workshops\, we will be sharing some of our best virtual workshops from the past few years and we will return to live\, in-person workshops in June\, 2022. \n 
URL:https://communityhomeworks.org/workshop/favorite-hand-tools-virtual-discussion/
LOCATION:Community Homeworks – Education Center\, 812 Bryant St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Homeworks":MAILTO:education@communityhomeworks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220426T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220426T190000
DTSTAMP:20220427T152222Z
CREATED:20220426T172143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220427T152222Z
UID:3269-1650996000-1650999600@communityhomeworks.org
SUMMARY:Understanding your Homeowners Insurance Policy: Workshop
DESCRIPTION:It is important\, and often a requirement that homeowners have homeowners insurance.  This insurance can help protect the investment you made in your home!  But how do you know what is covered and what isn’t?  And how do you know if you have more or less coverage than necessary?  Join Community Homeworks and Kelly Peters from Kelly Peters Allstate as we discuss the ins and outs of homeowners insurance.  Dig out your policy to have it ready to refer to! \n  \nThis free workshop will be offered in-person (registration required) and also virtually on Facebook Live and YouTube.  Ask your questions by typing them into the comments section.
URL:https://communityhomeworks.org/workshop/homeowners-insurance-workshop/
LOCATION:Community Homeworks – Education Center\, 812 Bryant St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Workshop,Virtual Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Homeworks":MAILTO:education@communityhomeworks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220419T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220419T190000
DTSTAMP:20220419T230838Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220419T230838Z
UID:3246-1650391200-1650394800@communityhomeworks.org
SUMMARY:Gardening 101: Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Its easy and healthy to grow your own food at home!  Learn how to get started\, What plants would do best and other considerations for a successful garden!  The instructor for this workshop is MSU Extension Master Gardener Mandy Dixon.  This free workshop will be virtual only and will be broadcast on Facebook Live and YouTube.  Ask your questions by typing them into the comments section.
URL:https://communityhomeworks.org/workshop/gardening-101/
LOCATION:Community Homeworks – Education Center\, 812 Bryant St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Homeworks":MAILTO:education@communityhomeworks.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20220412T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20220412T190000
DTSTAMP:20220408T151557Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20220408T151557Z
UID:3222-1649786400-1649790000@communityhomeworks.org
SUMMARY:Intro to Hand Tools
DESCRIPTION:Learn what tools should be in your home toolbox\, where to find quality tools and what to avoid when shopping for tools.  Our instructor for this workshop is Lee Taylor.  Limited in-person seating is available and registration is required.  Masks are required inside the building.  The workshop will also be broadcast live over Facebook Live and YouTube.
URL:https://communityhomeworks.org/workshop/intro-to-hand-tools/
LOCATION:Community Homeworks – Education Center\, 812 Bryant St.\, Kalamazoo\, MI\, 49001\, United States
CATEGORIES:In Person Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Homeworks":MAILTO:education@communityhomeworks.org
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