BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Community Homeworks - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://communityhomeworks.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Community Homeworks 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: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 BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:UTC BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:UTC DTSTART:20200101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211214T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211214T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T001753 CREATED:20211206T220854Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T212721Z UID:3085-1639504800-1639508400@communityhomeworks.org SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: At Home with a Gnome - Crafting w/ Jean DESCRIPTION:Join us to make a special holiday decoration with the one and only Jean Walker. Jean will walk through the steps of building a special holiday gnome along with everything you need to make your own! \nLive-streamed on Facebook Live and YouTube. URL:https://communityhomeworks.org/workshop/at-home-with-a-gnome/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Virtual Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Community Homeworks":MAILTO:education@communityhomeworks.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211207T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211207T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T001753 CREATED:20211206T220044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T212159Z UID:3079-1638900000-1638903600@communityhomeworks.org SUMMARY:Virtual Discussion: Preparing for the Holidays DESCRIPTION:Different people in our community prepare for the holidays in different ways. Some prepare to host family and friends. Some prepare to travel. Some decorate. Join us as we learn how some of our participants prepare for this festive time! \nLive-streamed on Facebook Live and YouTube. URL:https://communityhomeworks.org/workshop/preparing-for-the-holidays/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Virtual Workshop ORGANIZER;CN="Community Homeworks":MAILTO:education@communityhomeworks.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211202T200000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211202T210000 DTSTAMP:20260430T001753 CREATED:20211112T162444Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211115T001428Z UID:2840-1638475200-1638478800@communityhomeworks.org SUMMARY:Gingerbread After Dark Kits & Virtual Hangout DESCRIPTION:Curated with adults in mind\, and a reminder that kids shouldn’t have all the fun during the holidays! Perfect for a date night or a ZOOM hangout with friends\, we provide the fixings for a crafty evening in. Join us on December 2nd at 8 PM. A custom YouTube Live link to the virtual hangout will be sent to the email you provide at checkout.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Order My Kit\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \nGingerbread After Dark Kit! Supplies are limited to only 100 kits this year. You can choose to pick it up at our headquarters at 810 Bryant St. in Kalamazoo or we can deliver it to your residence within Kalamazoo County.\n\nWhat’s inside each kit ($100 each*):\n•1 deluxe gingerbread house decorating kit\n•2 adult limited edition Teflon aprons\n•A mistletoe to hang\n•Hot cocoa kit and alcoholic drink recipe (alcohol not included)\n•Design ideas\, trivia\, and virtual party suggestions\n•Photo props\n\n*Proceeds from kits help provide heat to vulnerable households this winter. \n\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to our 2021 sponsors URL:https://communityhomeworks.org/workshop/gingerbread-after-dark/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Gingerbread House Contest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://communityhomeworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Gingerbread-After-Dark-Overlay-2021-landscape-nightlife-hd.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Homeworks":MAILTO:education@communityhomeworks.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211202T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211202T170000 DTSTAMP:20260430T001753 CREATED:20211206T220140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T211809Z UID:3077-1638460800-1638464400@communityhomeworks.org SUMMARY:Let's Talk Housing: Sharilyn Parsons from the City of Kalamazoo DESCRIPTION:Once each month\, Chris Praedel\, Executive Director at Community Homeworks\, interviews a different person doing hard work with housing issues in our community. In December 2021\, Chris’s guest is Sharilyn Parsons from the City of Kalamazoo. Join us as we get to know Sharilyn and learn about the work she is doing! \nLive-streamed on Facebook Live and YouTube. URL:https://communityhomeworks.org/workshop/lets-talk-housing-sharilyn-parsons/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Let's Talk Housing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://communityhomeworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Sharilyn-Parsons-Lets-Talk-Housing-Sharilyn-Parsons.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Homeworks":MAILTO:education@communityhomeworks.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211130T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211130T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T001753 CREATED:20211104T231215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T211338Z UID:2634-1638295200-1638298800@communityhomeworks.org SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: Fall/Winter Maintenance DESCRIPTION:Not sure where to start on your fall and winter maintenance? Join instructor Lee Taylor as he shares tips and tricks for getting your home ready for winter! You’ll learn when to have your leaves cleaned up\, what to inspect before snow falls\, and so much more. Create your fall/winter maintenance checklist with this virtual workshop. \nLive-streamed on Facebook Live and YouTube. URL:https://communityhomeworks.org/workshop/virtual-workshop-fall-winter-maintenance/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Virtual Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://communityhomeworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Fall-Winter-Maintenance-CHW-Virtual-Class-Overlays-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Homeworks":MAILTO:education@communityhomeworks.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211123T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211123T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T001753 CREATED:20211104T230434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T210312Z UID:2629-1637690400-1637694000@communityhomeworks.org SUMMARY:Virtual Green Living Series: Recycling in Kalamazoo DESCRIPTION:Are you curious how to best recycle in Kalamazoo? Have you ever wondered what can be recycled here and what can’t? Do you want to learn more about how to do your part to recycle? Learn about the city’s program and how you can start recycling today. Join us as we discuss Recycling in Kalamazoo with our friends from the Republic Services and the City of Kalamazoo! \nLive-streamed on Facebook Live and YouTube. URL:https://communityhomeworks.org/workshop/recycling-in-kalamazoo/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Green Living Series ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://communityhomeworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Recycling-in-Kalamazoo-CHW-Virtual-Class-Green-Living-Series-1-1-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Homeworks":MAILTO:education@communityhomeworks.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211118T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211118T183000 DTSTAMP:20260430T001753 CREATED:20211112T155907Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T205135Z UID:2815-1637258400-1637260200@communityhomeworks.org SUMMARY:Part 2: Decorating and Details DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Part 2 of our Gingerbread House Making 101 Workshops! This workshop will include all the tips and tricks you need to make your gingerbread house a creative masterpiece. From piping techniques to decorating methods\, you’ll have more than enough skills to transform your gingerbread house. Happy decorating\, we can’t wait to see what you’ve created! \nYou can watch the live stream on our Facebook and YouTube pages or watch when convenient for you. Video from the workshop will be embedded here after the live stream.  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to our 2021 sponsors URL:https://communityhomeworks.org/workshop/decorating-and-details/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Gingerbread House Contest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://communityhomeworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Gingerbread-House-Making-101-Overlay-2.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Homeworks":MAILTO:education@communityhomeworks.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211116T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211116T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T001753 CREATED:20211104T161252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T205356Z UID:2588-1637085600-1637089200@communityhomeworks.org SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: Maintaining Gutters and Downspouts DESCRIPTION:With winter coming\, we are running out of time to repair and maintain our gutters and downspouts. Join Instructor Lee Taylor as he explains how gutters work and why they are an important part of maintaining your home. Lee will also share some common gutter repairs to keep them working well for many years! \nLive-streamed on Facebook Live and YouTube. URL:https://communityhomeworks.org/workshop/maintaining-gutters-and-downspouts/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Virtual Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://communityhomeworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Gutters-Downspouts-CHW-Virtual-Class-Overlays-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Homeworks":MAILTO:education@communityhomeworks.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Detroit:20211116T180000 DTEND;TZID=America/Detroit:20211116T183000 DTSTAMP:20260430T001753 CREATED:20211112T155158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T204916Z UID:2778-1637085600-1637087400@communityhomeworks.org SUMMARY:Part 1: Building FUNdamentals DESCRIPTION:Looking to learn the basics of building a gingerbread house? If so\, you are in the right place! Join Chef Ralph Humes and Kaylen Humes in Part 1 of our Gingerbread House Making 101 Workshops. This workshop will walk you through the basics of making and constructing a gingerbread house. Get started on your masterpiece with the Humes duo! \nYou can watch the live stream on our Facebook and YouTube pages or watch when convenient for you. Video from the workshop will be embedded here after the live stream.  \n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Thank you to our 2021 sponsors URL:https://communityhomeworks.org/workshop/gingerbread-fundamentals/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Gingerbread House Contest ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://communityhomeworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Gingerbread-House-Making-101-Overlay-1.jpeg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Homeworks":MAILTO:education@communityhomeworks.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211109T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211109T190000 DTSTAMP:20260430T001753 CREATED:20211104T161107Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T204340Z UID:2585-1636480800-1636484400@communityhomeworks.org SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: Putting the Garden to Bed DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year. We’ve already seen frost and colder temperatures are on the way. Join Master Gardener Mandy Dixon as she shares what she does to get her garden ready for winter. \nLive-streamed on Facebook Live and YouTube. URL:https://communityhomeworks.org/workshop/virtual-workshop-putting-garden-to-bed/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Virtual Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://communityhomeworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Putting-the-Garden-to-Bed-CHW-Virtual-Class-Overlays-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Homeworks":MAILTO:education@communityhomeworks.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211104T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211104T180000 DTSTAMP:20260430T001753 CREATED:20211104T155827Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T203913Z UID:2575-1636048800-1636048800@communityhomeworks.org SUMMARY:Let's Talk Housing: Rob Oakleaf\, Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity DESCRIPTION:Each month\, Chris Praedel\, Executive Director of Community Homeworks interviews a different person working on housing issues in Kalamazoo. For November 2021\, Chris interviewed Rob Oakleaf\, Executive Director at Kalamazoo Valley Habitat for Humanity. If you want to learn more about KVHH’s impact on their community and who they are as an organization\, this video is for you! \nLive-streamed on Facebook Live and YouTube. URL:https://communityhomeworks.org/workshop/lets-talk-housing-rob-oakleaf/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Let's Talk Housing ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://communityhomeworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/Lets-Talk-Housing-Rob-Oakleaf-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Community Homeworks":MAILTO:education@communityhomeworks.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211005T180000 DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211005T193000 DTSTAMP:20260430T001754 CREATED:20210921T060340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211221T202701Z UID:2282-1633456800-1633462200@communityhomeworks.org SUMMARY:Virtual Participant Discussion: Fall Home Maintenance DESCRIPTION:First time event! Join several of our regular workshop participants as they share hints for what fall maintenance tasks they normally do in and around their homes. They talk about cleaning their garden tools\, having their furnace inspected\, vacuuming large appliances and so much more! Get a head start on your fall home maintenance with this virtual discussion. \nLive-streamed on Facebook Live and YouTube URL:https://communityhomeworks.org/workshop/fall-home-maintenance/ LOCATION:Virtual CATEGORIES:Virtual Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://communityhomeworks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/shutterstock_313253813.png ORGANIZER;CN="Community Homeworks":MAILTO:education@communityhomeworks.org END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR