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Daily Book Talk with Stephanie

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Join Books Around the Corner owner and forever librarian, Stephanie Rose, for a daily book talk. Every day (ideally around noon) she will share with you a few books or items every day that are new to the shop and that she's excited about. This will be only around 5 minutes so you all have time to watch! She'll also share any shop news and each day will have a different theme! Don't worry if you can't catch it live since you can watch it after on Facebook. All books mentioned are in stock at the time of the live. If you want to claim a book comment if you're watching live or call/email after the live video!

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VIRTUAL IPRC: Autism Art-in

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Join us for the Virtual IPRC Edition of the Autism Art-in with Manta ‘Milya. Register for Zoom meetup link here: https://forms.gle/Ad4DDCSZWZViWf6j7 Autism Art-In Registration for Zoom Sunday, April 19, 2-3pm ~Zoom Virtual Meetup for Autistic Youth up to age 17~ Only supplies you need: paper and pencil, or whatever you have handy at home Please have guardian, caregiver, or homecare worker complete the registration if you need assistance. 1) WHO ARE WE? Manta ‘Milya is family of artists– Manta J, autistic teen artist (visual, music, video) and his mom, Mela K, aka Pamela K. Santos, conceptual artist and writer. 2) WHAT IS THIS? Mela K holds space for Manta J and autistic youth artists to make their own art at the same time, in a…

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Virtual IPRC: Italic Scribe-in

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Join Italic Calligraphy Club facilitator Jade Novarino for a virtual scribe-in. Zoom meetup link here.

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Online: Coffee at Your Kitchen Table with Willamette Writers

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Join us for coffee at your kitchen table with Willamette Writers Online! Warm up the coffeepot and get your cup — we’re ready for a coffee date with you online. Join us on Zoom for coffee and conversation. No reason — just connection. We will see you there! Details for joining online You can join us on your phone or on your computer. You do not need to have video, but it is helpful if you do. Log in a little early – sometimes it takes a second to load the online meeting on Zoom. You can click the link below on your computer or your smartphone to join. It will open an application: Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/96022329681?pwd=M3BLOFZVaUtMOHN4MXpmQWoyWnRZQT09 Meeting ID: 960 2232 9681 Password: 441310…

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VIRTUAL IPRC: Teen Poetry Time

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

*Zoom Meeting Link Here* Teen Poetry Time is a weekly creative space for youth to explore free form poetry in a supportive way. This virtual space we create together will consist of free writing practice, prompts, and opportunities for self-reflection. With the use of tools such as oracle cards, objects, sounds, and other people’s poetry we will generate writing that reflects our own unique voice. Come as you are, already writing, or curious to try. Let’s get free! Every Wednesday from 3-4 pm PST Briauna Taylor is a poet, youth mentor, and seeker of magic living in Portland Oregon. She is the facilitator of the ‘Mind & Mouth’ youth poetry programming and open mic series at local non-profit Marrow. Her practice and personal mission aim…

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VIRTUAL IPRC: Drawing Time

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Zoom meeting link here Join Marissa and friends for an hour of drawing together! This week we’ll be doing still lifes. We’ll start with a check in drawing activity and do several short times drawings and a longer drawing. Set up your own scene to share or draw one that’s provided! Leave Marissa an artist tip via Paypal: marissabperez@gmail.com.

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The Write Place: An Online Meeting for Productivity

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Looking for writers in all the wrong places? Maybe you need the write place. Join at the Write Place each week, online. Discuss goal setting and productivity while encouraging, supporting, and connecting with other writers. We will share our rejections, sales, and other market news so that we can inspire and learn from each other. How to join the Write Place Please fill out the Google Form here, and we will send you details for logging in: https://forms.gle/4tN8y78Atcw3WbU87 See you at the Write Place

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VIRTUAL IPRC: Elementary Art Club Extra Hangout

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

An extra hangout session on Fridays at 1pm for participants of Wednesdays’ Art Club! This is not a class, but Sue Pezanoski Browne will be facilitating. It is an opportunity for the kids to visit and make art with each other. The same Zoom code https://us04web.zoom.us/j/140942955 for both days. Sue has a list of fun projects listed at https://lafratneyart.blogspot.com and is asking students to tell us which projects they’d like to try together. Let us know in the comments of the FB event! Some supplies it’s good to have on hand: – old magazines – scissors – glue – plastic grocery bags – paper – pencils and pens for drawing – recycled cardboard boxes (cereal, crackers, etc.) – string/yarn – peeled crayons – watercolors If you’re…

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Virtual IPRC: Italic Scribe-in

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Join Italic Calligraphy Club facilitator Jade Novarino for a virtual scribe-in. Zoom meetup link here.

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VIRTUAL IPRC: Elementary Art Club

Online N/A, Portland, OR, United States

Zoom meetup link here Sue Pezanoski Browne will be hosting Elementary Art Club meet-ups to lead young artists and writers through activities you can do at home. Sue has a list of fun projects listed at https://lafratneyart.blogspot.com and is asking students to tell us which projects they’d like to try together. Let us know in the comments of the FB event! Some supplies it’s good to have on hand: – old magazines – scissors – glue – plastic grocery bags – paper – pencils and pens for drawing – recycled cardboard boxes (cereal, crackers, etc.) – string/yarn – peeled crayons – watercolors If you’re in need of any supplies & in Portland, an IPRC staff member can deliver them to you! Email info@iprc.org.

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