Rootead

Yoga with Kama
2024-06-21 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Join us for Yoga with Kama!
Start your day with a very accessible yoga practice which will include asanas (poses), pranayama (breathwork), guided meditation and nervous system reset led by Kama Tai Mitchell.
This class is for those experienced with yoga.
The six-week course will be Friday mornings, 9:00AM – 10:00AM at Rootead’s studio.
The schedule is:

Friday, May 24
Friday, May 31
Friday, June 7
Friday, June 14
Friday, June 21
Friday, June 28

Six-week Session Cost: $100 / Drop-In Per Session Cost: $20

When: Fridays beginning May 24 from 9 AM – 10 AM
Where: Rootead Studio
Six-week Session Cost: $100 / Drop-In Per Session Cost: $20
For drop-ins, payments with cash, check, or ePay (CashApp, PayPal, and Venmo) are preferred, please.

For questions, please email: coco@rootead.org

Roots of Liberation Training
2024-06-21 17:00 - 20:00 | Virtual
Roots of Liberation: A 6-month cohort immersion to gain tools of liberation for people of the global majority.

At the completion of the 6-month cohort you will have more knowledge of self, your purpose, passion, and gifts. You will gather tools for nervous system regulation and liberation. You will be able to ripple out your learnings to your family, friends and colleagues. You will also receive a certification upon completion of this course.

Topics we will cover:

Ancestral healing – to disrupt generational burdens, health issues and cultural harms.
African based somatic experiencing – trauma release movements and flows
Neuro-physio-biology – understanding the mind, body and nature connection.
Anatomy – understand the functions of the nervous system, muscular system and endocrine system.
Animism – learning about the ancient teachings of nature.
8 limbs of yoga – understand the depth and science (not just the poses!)
Alchemy/Energy – learn the techniques of quantum mechanics and elemental resourcing.
Geomancy – learning how to set up environments to support your system.
Rest & Healing – understanding how rest is productive and the antidote to colonization.

Scheduling Format:
We will meet for 6 weekends with some self-led work in between each gathering. The schedule will be:

Virtual: Fridays, 5:00pm – 8:00pm
In person: Saturdays, 10:00am – 5:00pm & Sundays, 10:00am – 3:00pm

Meeting Dates & Subject Outline:
January 12, 13, 14 – Identity; Who are you? Where do you come from?
February 9, 10, 11 – Geomancy & Animism
March 15, 16, 17 – Anatomy & Neurophysiobiology
April 12, 13, 14 – Alchemy & Energy
May 17, 18, 19 – African somatics & The 8 Limbs of Yoga
June 21, 22, 23 – Rest & Healing

Financials:
We are a grassroots organization committed to access and reducing barriers to liberation, yet we still need to keep the lights on. This course’s value is $3,000, and a fee of $300 will be due to reserve your space. To make the course more accessible to our community, we offer payment plans and scholarships for the remaining $2,700.
The scholarship form can be found here: SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
Your investment is self-determined, so choose the scholarship amount that works for your livelihood. If that is still unattainable for you, please email coco@rootead.org to discuss other options.
Roots of Liberation application link: APPLY HERE

Roots of Liberation Training
2024-06-22 10:00 - 17:00, 2024-06-23 10:00 - 15:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007

Youth Summer Camp - Session I
2024-06-24 - 2024-06-28 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Rootead Summer Camp is for youth ages 5 – 12. Youth will learn the fundamentals of West African Drum & Dance, make African-inspired crafts, learn Mancala – the oldest game in the world! Each summer camp Friday, the youth will share what they’ve learned with their families at showcase/celebration!

There will be three sessions this year, and the dates are:

Session 1: Monday, June 24 – Friday, June 28, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Session 2: Monday, July 8 – Friday, July 12, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Session 3: Monday, July 22 – Friday, July 26, 9:00am – 4:00pm

Snacks are provided, but youth will need to bring a cold, packed lunch.
The cost of the summer camp is $200/week. Scholarships are available.
Please email will@rootead.org with any questions.

REGISTER FOR SESSION 1
REGISTER FOR SESSION 2
REGISTER FOR SESSION 3

Village Playdates Field Trip
2024-06-26 10:00 - 11:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Village Playdates will be having a field trip to the Kalamazoo Children’s Playscape June 26th!
The parents may meet us directly at the Kalamazoo Children’s Playscape:
302 Academy St, Kalamazoo MI 49007 – Children’s Nature Playscape at Bronson Park

When: June 26th, 10am-11am
Where: 302 Academy St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Baby Café
2024-06-27 16:30 - 18:30, 2024-07-11 16:30 - 18:30, 2024-07-18 16:30 - 18:30, 2024-07-25 16:30 - 18:30, 2024-08-01 16:30 - 18:30, 2024-08-08 16:30 - 18:30, 2024-08-15 16:30 - 18:30 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Announcing our new Baby Café at Rootead!
Thursdays weekly from 4:30 PM- 6:30 PM
Our weekly Baby Café is a new initiative in our community, dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing space for chest- and breastfeeding individuals to access professional assistance free of charge, receive unwavering support, and gain access to invaluable resources essential for the success of their journeys. We understand the significance of supporting individuals and their infants during this crucial stage of life, and our mission is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered and supported.
The Baby Café is a walk-in parent support group with lactation professionals present to provide support for baby feeding. This free service is available in partnership with Bronson Health Foundation and W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

Date: Weekly on Thursdays
Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm
Location: Rootead Enrichment Center, 505 East Kalamazoo Ave. Suite 0, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Village Playdates @ Baby Café at Rootead
2024-07-03 10:00 - 11:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Village Playdates is excited to get out and play in the elements this summer!
July 3rd, Village Playdates will be at the Kalamazoo Baby Café at Rootead. Village Playdates are free, drop-in play times on Wednesdays from 10 – 11 am for families with children ages 0 – 4!

When: July 3rd, 10am-11am
Where: Rootead Enrichment Center, 505 East Kalamazoo Ave. Suite 0, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

CLOSED FOR HOLIDAY
2024-07-04 - 2024-07-08 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Our offices will be closed for the holiday from Thursday, July 4th – Monday, July 8th. We will return to the office Tuesday, July 9th.

Youth Summer Camp - Session II
2024-07-08 - 2024-07-12 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
SESSION TWO REGISTRATION IS FULL, PLEASE JOIN US FOR SESSION THREE BEGINNING JULY 22ND!

Rootead Summer Camp is for youth ages 5 – 12. Youth will learn the fundamentals of West African Drum & Dance, make African-inspired crafts, learn Mancala – the oldest game in the world! Each summer camp Friday, the youth will share what they’ve learned with their families at showcase/celebration!

There will be three sessions this year, and the dates are:

Session 1: Monday, June 24 – Friday, June 28, 9:00am – 4:00pm REGISTRATION FULL
Session 2: Monday, July 8 – Friday, July 12, 9:00am – 4:00pm
Session 3: Monday, July 22 – Friday, July 26, 9:00am – 4:00pm

Snacks are provided, but youth will need to bring a cold, packed lunch.
The cost of the summer camp is $200/week. Scholarships are available.
Please email will@rootead.org with any questions.

REGISTER FOR SESSION 1
REGISTER FOR SESSION 2
REGISTER FOR SESSION 3

Community Conversation
2024-07-09 09:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
You’re Invited to Our Community Conversation (Virtual Meeting) for our upcoming Doula Training!
Tuesday, July 9th from 9AM-12PM over Zoom
We are hosting a virtual stakeholder meeting to learn more about how our doula program is adapting to the needs of our community through our partnership with HealthConnect One. This virtual meeting is open to all community members interested in doula care and maternal health.
REGISTRATION FOR THIS EVENT HAS CLOSED.

What is a Community Conversation?
– A gathering of people from different sectors of the community
– Space to get feedback from the community – what experience are they having, what gaps do they see need filling
– Space to describe issues our current program faces
– Space to describe how the reframe with HealthConnect One can help program development
– An extension of our community needs assessment
This conversation will inform our community doula program including the community doula education program. It will be co-hosted by HealthConnect One, the nonprofit organization that is supporting our doula program development. Your assistance will help diversify the voices we hear in the conversation.
Who are we looking for?
– Members of the targeted community that will be impacted
– Community/religious/civic leaders
– Health/medical providers
– School staff
– Business managers/entrepreneurs
– Advocacy organization members/staff
– Government officials/staff
– Foundation program officers/staff
– People interested in similar projects
– Research/evaluation partners
– Administrators
– Board members

When: Tuesday, July 9th from 9AM-12PM
Where: ZOOM Virtual Meeting (please fill out the form to receive the link to the ZOOM meeting)

Village Playdates Field Trip
2024-07-10 10:00 - 11:00 | Kalamazoo Nature Center, 7000 N Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, 49009, United States
Village Playdates will be having a field trip to the Kalamazoo Nature Center July 10th!
The parents may meet us directly at the Kalamazoo Nature Center:
7000 N Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

When: July 10th, 10am-11am
Where: 7000 N Westnedge Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Village Playdates @ Baby Café at Rootead
2024-07-17 10:00 - 11:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Village Playdates is excited to get out and play in the elements this summer!
July 17th, Village Playdates will be at the Kalamazoo Baby Café at Rootead. Village Playdates are free, drop-in play times on Wednesdays from 10 – 11 am for families with children ages 0 – 4!

When: July 17th, 10am-11am
Where: Rootead Enrichment Center, 505 East Kalamazoo Ave. Suite 0, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Youth Summer Camp - Session III
2024-07-22 - 2024-07-26 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007

Baby Café CLOSED
2024-08-22, 2024-08-29, 2024-09-05 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
The Kalamazoo Baby Café at Rootead will be closed the week of 8/22 and during Rootead Rest (8/29, 9/5).
We’ll return to our usual schedule on Thursday 9/12, 4:30 – 6:30 pm.

CLOSED for Annual Rest and Reset
2024-08-27 - 2024-09-07 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Rootead Enrichment Center will be closed as we rest & reset from Saturday, August 24th – Monday, September 9th.
Programming will be temporarily paused during this period. Kalamazoo Baby Café at Rootead will not be running during this period on August 29th or September 5th.
Doula services and therapy sessions will not be affected.

Village Playdate
2024-09-11 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-09-18 10:00 - 11:30, 2024-09-25 10:00 - 11:30 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Are you and your little(s) looking for a fun place to learn and play that focuses on inclusivity and community? Come join the village!
???? Village Playdates are weekly drop-ins with story time and activities to participate in at no cost.

Village Playdates will be every Wednesday from 10 AM – 11:30 AM at the Kalamazoo Baby Café at Rootead.

Baby Café
2024-09-12 16:30 - 18:30 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Announcing our new Kalamazoo Baby Café at Rootead!
Thursdays weekly from 4:30 PM- 6:30 PM
Our weekly Kalamazoo Baby Café at Rootead is a new initiative in our community, dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing space for chest- and breastfeeding individuals to access professional assistance free of charge, receive unwavering support, and gain access to invaluable resources essential for the success of their journeys. We understand the significance of supporting individuals and their infants during this crucial stage of life, and our mission is to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels empowered and supported.
The Baby Café is a walk-in parent support group with lactation professionals present to provide support for baby feeding. This free service is available in partnership with Bronson Health Foundation and W.K. Kellogg Foundation.

Date: Weekly on Thursdays
Time: 4:30pm-6:30pm
Location: Rootead Enrichment Center, 505 East Kalamazoo Ave. Suite 0, Kalamazoo, MI 49007

Baby Café Open Hours
2024-09-19 16:30 - 18:30 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007

Diaper Giveaway @ Baby Café
2024-09-25 11:00 - 13:00 | Rootead, 505 E Kalamazoo Ave, Suite 3, Kalamazoo, 49007
Diaper Giveaway Every Wednesday!
Diaper giveaway will be every Wednesday beginning on Sept 25th from 11 AM -1 PM. Come to the Village Playdates and also get free diapers!
Newborn – 4t/ 5t Pull-ups ~ Limited supply, first come first serve!

???? Village Playdates are weekly drop-ins with story time and activities to participate in at no cost.
Village Playdates will be every Wednesday from 10 AM – 11:30 AM at the Kalamazoo Baby Café at Rootead.
