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2016 HRYP Grand Slam Finals at the Chrysler Museum of Art
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MONTHLY NEWSLETTER MAY 2016
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SUMMER PROGRAM APPLICATIONS NOW OPEN!
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Camps are free, applications are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please return applications via fax to 757-299-0149, email info@twpthemovement.org or in person/mail to 700 E. Olney Road, Norfolk, VA 23504
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HAMPTON ROADS IS LOUDER THAN A BOMB!
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Date: Friday, May 6th, 2016
Time: 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Location: Virginia MOCA Museum
Address: 2200 Parks Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA
Celebrate youth voice through original spoken word poetry at Hampton Roads is Louder Than a Bomb, TWP's 1st Middle School Poetry Event! Through HEAR THIS, a school-based, poetry and literacy program currently being implemented by Teens With a Purpose at Bayside Middle School and Lakewood Academy for Discovery, young writers, rappers and story tellers learn to refine their voice and to publicly
present their work. On May 6th, come hear poets from these clubs as they are showcased along with middle school poets from the 2016 Hampton Roads Youth Poets Slam Team. The HRYP Slam Festival, was open to both High School and Middle School students.
During this historic event, the new Hampton Roads Youth Poet Laureate will be announced!
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FUSE FESTIVAL - LIFE IS LIVING
COMMUNITY PLANNING MEETING
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2016 FUSE Festival featuring the Life is Living Experience is a community festival created to provide a continuous experience which promotes reciprocal exchange between members of the community where they advocate for themselves involving a vast and diverse segment of the population through community partners and artistic collaborations, this effort will maximize community participation as well as cross sector partnership. Festival will highlight all that is beautiful in the community through live music, arts, culture, crafts, interactive fun, food and more! Come witness The Human Experience Exhibit which is a multi-media art exhibit. This rendition of the voice and heart of the people, and their experience will be on display. The festival will also include Art and Cultural Workshops; Health Awareness & Screenings, Food, Arts & Craft Vendors. Sponsored by the City of Norfolk and Youth Speaks. Help to make sure you leave your mark on this community festival.
Date: May 9th, 2016
Time: 6-7:30pm
Location: VCM Teen Center
Address: 700 E. Olney Road, Norfolk, VA 23504
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PLANT, COOK & DINE
A day in the garden and the kitchen with Chef Damon
Join - Teens With a Purpose, Foodbank Of Southeastern Virginia &
Chef Damon - Urban Culinary Institute
For a healthy fun community event!
Yes, we are planting an organic vegetable and fruit garden to help feed the community.
Then learn to make simple, delicious and affordable meals with Chef Damon followed by a food tasting, music and raffle prizes. Raffle Prize
(Valued at $400)
Historic Lancaster Tavern in Lancaster weekend stay at Bed & Breakfast with Chef Damon, Chef and Maître John Lee.
Plus, each family will receive a grocery bag containing eight items consisting of: produce, protein, grain and canned goods!
Grocery Give-aways limited to the first 75 families!
Date: May 11th, 2016
Time: 4-8pm
Location: VCM Teen Center
Address: 700 E. Olney Road, Norfolk, VA 23504
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JOIN TWP AT ONE OF THESE OTHER EVENTS IN MAY
Annual Children's Mental Health Awareness Day Richmond, VA
May 5th, 5-7pm
Service Project & Hoop Dreams with Norfolk Police Department Norfolk, VA
May 13th, 4:30-8pm
Art Festival
May 14th, 12-6pm
AIDS Candlelight Memorial Norfolk, VA
May 21st
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TEEN GATHERINGS @ VCM Teen Center
The Gathering Mondays from 5:30p-7:30p * Ages 12-19
Make new friends, develop your talents, become a leader. Join TWP each Monday for this free gathering. Participants receive incentives for volunteerism and community edutainment.
Poetry Workshops Tuesdays from 5:30-7:30p * Ages 12-19
Designed to encourage critical thinking and creative expression in literary arts and performance. Youth will explore the written and oral traditions of poetry and writing.
Just AART Music Workshops Wednesdays from 5:30-7:30p * Ages 12-19
Just AART Just AART is a new arts and technology component of TWP. Learn to create positive music, rap, poetry and videos as both a performer and the engineer behind the technology that makes it all happen. DJ'ing 101 is currently offered.
Every Monday check out the FNV (Fruit N' Veggie Truck) at the VCM Teen Center for fresh and tasty fruits and vegetables. Monday's 6:30-7:30pm
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Thank you for supporting this creative youth development organization and helping to make our programs accessible to youth in Hampton Roads.
Sincerely,
Deirdre Love
TWP - The Youth Movement
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