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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://volunteermarkham.ca/event/poetry-the-creative-mind-virtual-gala-supporting-national-poetry-month/
LOCATION:online
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20210501T130000
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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://volunteermarkham.ca/event/markham-youth-expo-presented-by-york-university/
LOCATION:ZOOM\, Canada
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