On Saturday, March 5, teens and their families are invited to an unforgettable family movie* night under the stars, at Winston Churchill High School. You can drive in and watch the movie on a jumbo screen from your car or bring a picnic blanket or lawn chairs with you to sit outside. Prior to the movie, we will pack “Ramadan Kits” together to distribute to refugees once the holy month approaches. We will be serving boxed dinners and a variety of fun concessions will be available for purchase!

On Sunday, March 6, teens ages 12-17 are invited to attend a three hour poetry workshop, entitled “Unfold Your Own Myth" also at Winston Churchill High School. The “Unfold Your Own Myth” poetry workshop uses the film as a vehicle to leverage the power of story in overcoming trauma and loss among marginalized youth, including Muslim youth. Participants will explore four types of poetry: journaling, erasure, haiku and spoken word. Poetry submissions will have the chance for publication if selected.

Registration is required for both the movie night and poetry workshop. Masks and proof of vaccination are required at the workshop.

*About the movie: “Lamya’s Poem” tells the story of a Syrian refugee girl who is given a book of poetry by the 13th century poet Rumi, which becomes a magical gateway to meeting the young Rumi when he was a boy fleeing the violence of his time. Lamya helps young Rumi write the poem that 800 years later saves her life. This movie is recommended for ages 10+.