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Mission Belonging (Formerly CBAW)—Reconnecting veterans & civilians with their communities through art. Join us for online art & writing workshops! Learn more at missionbelonging.org.
Join us next Thurs, 11/20 at 7 PM ET for a workshop with Katie Schmid! Discover using the collective 1st-person voice in writing to capture mood, place, & group experience. This technique is complex but reveals vulnerabilities & offers chances to blend in. circle.missionbelonging.org/c/events/som...
November 14, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🚨 Our RSVP system has changed! Details below!
🗓️ Fridays at 12 PM ET on Zoom!
No experience needed! Join our creative writing workshop to explore writing as a tool for communication and expression. 🎟️Register: circle.missionbelonging.org/c/events/cre...
November 13, 2025 at 3:58 PM
WEDNESDAY November 19th we meant! Apologies! Hope you can join us!
🚨 Our RSVP system has changed! Details below!
🗓️Join us on Thursday, 1/19 at 7 PM ET on Zoom!
Learn to create a Concertina Book, a versatile accordion-style folded book. It’s perfect for personalized gifts, capturing ideas, or displaying art. Register: circle.missionbelonging.org/c/events/con...
November 12, 2025 at 9:40 PM
🚨 Our RSVP system has changed! Details below!
🗓️Join us on Thursday, 1/19 at 7 PM ET on Zoom!
Learn to create a Concertina Book, a versatile accordion-style folded book. It’s perfect for personalized gifts, capturing ideas, or displaying art. Register: circle.missionbelonging.org/c/events/con...
November 12, 2025 at 9:02 PM
🗓️ Tomorrow night! November 13th at 7 PM Eastern Time (on Zoom). This workshop explores the importance of printed word communication for democracy, covering motivation, audience analysis, and effective formats. 🎟️ To register, visit our Eventbrite: communicatinginprint.eventbrite.com?aff=bsky
November 12, 2025 at 4:07 PM
🚨 Note: Our RSVP system has changed! Details below! 🗓️ Join us tonight, 11/12 at 7 PM ET on Zoom for a workshop w/Veteran Artist Belena Marquez. We'll blend writing w/ canvas art. Follow our demo or bring your own project. Open to all. 🎟️ Register at: circle.missionbelonging.org/c/events/pai...
November 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🚨 Note: Our RSVP system has changed! Join us for this weekly workshop for healthcare workers on Tuesdays at 7 PM ET via Zoom. Poetic Record combines poetry, connection, and resilience science to support & witness healthcare workers' experiences.
Register: circle.missionbelonging.org/c/events/poe...
November 11, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🇺🇸 Mission Belonging stands in gratitude this Veterans Day. To those who’ve served—and continue to serve through creativity and care—thank you. 🫶

🌟 Your voices are foundational to our nation and our community. 🙏

#VeteransDay
November 11, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Join comedian Amelia Bane tomorrow, 11/11 at 12 PM ET on Zoom for a comedy writing workshop. Take a break to read and discuss a humor piece, explore writing techniques, & create your own work. Share at the end if you’d like or just come to enjoy!
Register: circle.missionbelonging.org/c/events/com...
November 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
🚨 Note: Our RSVP system has changed! Details in thread below!
This week: Virtual Creative Workshops for Veterans, Healthcare Workers, and Civilians Tuesday through Friday!

🚀 Looking to register? It’s easy! Click here for more details:
missionbelonging.org/events/
November 10, 2025 at 2:04 PM
ICYMI: Thurs, 11/19 at 7 PM ET! 📚✨ Join us for a hands-on workshop w/ Nerissa Alford to create a versatile Concertina Book, an accordion-style folded book. Registration is now via Mission Belonging’s new platform. Click RSVP in the link below.
All details: circle.missionbelonging.org/c/events/con...
November 8, 2025 at 4:02 PM
📢 🗓️ Monday, 12/8 at 7 PM ET (on Zoom) Join Veteran/Writer @schmidcathrine.us to transform military language into poetry that fits your life now. This workshop welcomes veterans and civilians to reclaim military language and write the manual we need.
🎟️ yourownwords.eventbrite.com?aff=bsky
November 7, 2025 at 5:05 PM
✨ 1 week from 2nite—Join us for a special workshop w/ Veteran & Author @breefram.bsky.social 🗓️Thurs, 11/13 at 7 PM ET
Learn how to communicate effectively in print, from books to web. The workshop covers motivation, audience analysis, and format.
More &🎟️: communicatinginprint.eventbrite.com?aff=bsky
November 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
✨ Join our creative writing workshop on Fridays at 12 PM ET. No experience needed—if you can think, you can write! Explore writing as a tool for expression and relief. Sign up: missionbelonging.org/event/creati...

🚨 Note: Our RSVP system will change on Nov 10th—details below!
November 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🎨 One week from tonight on Wednesday November 12th at 7 PM Eastern Time on Zoom!
Join Veteran Artist Belena Marquez for a workshop that incorporates writing into canvas art. Open to all, and any skill levels are welcome.
🎟️ Register now: missionbelonging.org/event/paint-...
November 5, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Join our creative writing workshop tomorrow, 11/6 at 3:30 PM ET, led by Kevin Basl. This session focuses on expression & relief through writing. Open to military personnel, families, & caregivers. Register: missionbelonging.org/event/milita...

🚨Note: Our RSVP system changes on 11/10—details below!
November 5, 2025 at 2:02 PM
📚🎨 Join artist Valerie Acosta tomorrow, 11/5 at 7 PM ET on Zoom for a workshop on creating tiny accordion-style art books—perfect for small gifts. Register and view the supplies list at: missionbelonging.org/event/tiny-a....

🚨 Note: RSVP system changes on November 10th. Details in thread below.
November 4, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Join Laura Van Prooyen every Tuesday at 7 PM ET on Zoom for a free writing workshop for healthcare workers. Engage in writing, reflection, & connect with peers. No writing experience needed, sharing is optional. Register on our new platform: circle.missionbelonging.org/c/events/poe...
November 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
🚨📢 REMINDER: We are moving workshops to our very own community platform starting the week of Nov 10th! Make sure you are ready—Click here to sign up for an account today: circle.missionbelonging.org/sign_up?/

THIS WEEK: Virtual Workshops Monday thru Friday! Join us: missionbelonging.org/events/
November 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
🎶Join cellist and composer Wytold for "Intro to Music" on November 3rd at 3:30 PM ET via Zoom! Open to all, whether you're a former musician or a beginner. Instruments optional!

🎟️ missionbelonging.org/event/intro-...

🚨 Note: RSVP system changes on November 10th. Learn more in thread below.
November 2, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Super stoked for this!!
Want to strengthen your written voice?

I’m hosting an online workshop benefiting @missionbelonging.bsky.social supporting vets, military families & healthcare workers.

📅 Nov 13 7–8:30 PM ET

We’ll explore how to motivate, connect, & communicate with impact.

🎟 www.eventbrite.com/e/communicat...
November 2, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Join us Monday, 12/1 at 6:30 PM ET for a transformative workshop w Sarah A. Martin! Let go through yoga Nidra & poets like Ross Gay and Gwendolyn Brooks as autumn's last leaves fall. No experience necessary—just come ready to release & see what emerges.
🎟️ circle.missionbelonging.org/c/events/poe...
November 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
✍️💭 Join us for an imaginative writing session this November, led by Katie Schmid and organized in partnership with our friends at Strathmore!

🗓️ Thursday, November 20th at 7 PM Eastern Time 📍Virtual (over Zoom)
🎟️ Learn more & register: missionbelonging.org/event/somewh...
October 31, 2025 at 1:03 PM
🗓️ Thurs, 11/19 at 7 PM ET! 📚✨ Join us for a hands-on workshop w/ Nerissa Alford to create a versatile Concertina Book, an accordion-style folded book. Registration is now via Mission Belonging’s new platform. Click RSVP in the link below.

All details: circle.missionbelonging.org/c/events/con...
October 30, 2025 at 5:03 PM
TGIF! Join our Friday workshop with Seema Reza—no experience needed! Explore writing as a tool for communication, expression, and relief. Every Friday at 12 PM ET.
🚨NOTE: We are moving our event space soon! Check the notice at the top of the linked page!
missionbelonging.org/event/creati...
October 30, 2025 at 1:04 PM