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SUMMARY:Trans Day of Visibility celebration
DESCRIPTION:Hate Free Outagamie is hosting Trans Day of Visibility celebration at the Fox Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship\, a community rooted in the belief that every person has inherent worth and dignity. UU congregations have long been at the forefront of LGBTQ+ inclusion and affirmation\, and The Fellowship is no exception. It is a space where all are genuinely welcome. No exceptions. No asterisks. \n\n\n\nWe believe our community deserves a space like that. \n\n\n\nJoin us April 11th\, 12–5pm at The Fellowship\, 2600 E. Philip Lane\, Appleton\, WI for a day of visibility\, joy\, and community.
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/trans-day-of-visibility-celebration/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Community Action
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SUMMARY:Politics in the Park! Theme: Local
DESCRIPTION:Politics in the Park is back for spring!We’re kicking off a new season and trying something new. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEach week\, we’ll share a one-word prompt to spark conversation in our community. Think of it as a starting point: bring your own questions\, your own take\, your own topics. The prompt is just the seed\, you grow the discussion. \n\n\n\nApril’s prompts:Week 1: LocalWeek 2: EducationWeek 3: (off week)Week 4: Justice \n\n\n\nThis season we’re going deeper\, not wider. Instead of being out every day\, we’ll be at the parks twice a week\, giving us more time to develop new programs while still keeping the conversation going. You might also catch us at pop-up events and other community gatherings around Oshkosh.Week 1: Local \n\n\n\nAnd we’re not just talking about local government. Let’s talk about local media. Local problems. Local solutions. Whatever local means to you\, bring it.
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/politics-in-the-park-2/
LOCATION:Opera House Square\, 315 N Main St\, Oshkosh\, Wisconsin\, 54901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement
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SUMMARY:Community Singing! Brilliant Bliss Mantra Music | Kirtan
DESCRIPTION:When we sing in harmony together it just plain feels GOOD! AND… it creates a unified field of purpose\, power\, and love that amplifies our connection and collective presence. Come raise your voices in song with us! \n\n\n\n\n\nSinging together helps! It helps to give emotions a safe channel for release\, it helps to uplift our tired spirits and renew our souls\, it opens the heart and calms the mind\, it creates a deeper sense of belonging and unified connection\, it brings inner-harmony. Come sing with us! We need this!! \n\n\n\nRegister HERE: https://beingcollective.us/event/kirtan-brilliant-bliss-mantra-music-journey-2/ \n\n\n\nSACRED SOUND MEDICINE FOR HEART AND SOUL ~ SING . LISTEN . BREATHE . CONNECT . BE .\n\n\n\nThese gatherings of singing ancient mantras + conscious lyrics are heart + soul medicine that support us now more than ever. Let’s GO! We need this!!You don’t have to be a singer to join us … the collective voice creates a brilliantly beautiful sound that heals the heart and uplifts the spirit! Come! \n\n\n\nAbout Our CommUNITY Mantra Music Journeys\n\n\n\nDid you know that singing in community can increase inner-peace\, uplift your mind\, open your heart + leave you feeling more connected\, centered\, and alive? \n\n\n\nJoin our Family Band — Savi\, Mark\, Deann\, Denise\, Eliana + soul family friends — for an evening of Brilliant Bliss: a participatory\, co-creative music + sound healing journey. \n\n\n\nKarli from the amazing local duo\, Natural Satellite\, will be joining us on cello. \n\n\n\nCome sing with us\, rock your body\, dance if the mood arises\, and bask in the ocean of sacred sounds and heart connection with soul family. \n\n\n\nNot a singer? No problem! Come and immerse in the sound current and BE. \n\n\n\nBrilliant Bliss Mantra Music is sacred sound medicine for heart & soul\, weaving high vibe conscious lyrics\, ancient mantras\, and earthy-cosmic grooves that embrace\, uplift\, empower & elevate! \n\n\n\nThe most important part of the band is…YOU! \n\n\n\nIt’s YOUR Presence and open heart that co-create the magic that unfolds. \n\n\n\nTHANK YOU FOR CHOOSING TO JOIN US FOR THIS COLLECTIVE SOUL-ENRICHING EXPERIENCE!\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring — \n\n\n\nParking: available in the ramp behind our building \n\n\n\nPLEASE BRING for your comfort: \n\n\n\nCushion/pillow + blanket for floor seating\, if you prefer this. We have chairs available if you prefer not to sit on the floor. \n\n\n\nWater bottle with sealable cap \n\n\n\nFlexible pricing for this event!Please choose the ticket price that works the best for you.Cash or Venmo option also available at the door. If not pre-purchasing a ticket please email us ahead of the event to let us know you will be joining us. connect@beingcollective.us.Thanks for your support! \n\n\n\nRegister HERE: https://beingcollective.us/event/kirtan-brilliant-bliss-mantra-music-journey-2/
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/community-singing-brilliant-bliss-mantra-music-kirtan/
LOCATION:Being Collective\, 109 S Appleton St\, Appleton\, WI\, 54911\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Singing
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SUMMARY:Community Call: Raise Your Voice | Singing Resistance Fox Cities
DESCRIPTION:Have you felt inspired to SING in solidarity with our friends in Minnesota and around the globe?Do you want to raise your voice in a connected\, unified\, heart-led way? \n\n\n\nIf yes\, then join us on April 9th at Being Collective for Singing Resistance Fox Cities Sing In || SING Meeting and MORE Singing! \n\n\n\nWe are collecting donations for Multicultural Coalition’s free store in Menasha\n\n\n\n\nBring Your Donations for the Bodaga FREE STORE Click HERE list of needs (PDF) \n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin the MOVEMENT that is SINGING Resistance + Growing LOVE for all\n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to: singing resistance here \n\n\n\nInspired by Singing Resistance Twin Cities\, we are excited and eager to help Singing Resistance Fox Cities find its collective voice as we organize\, mobilize\, and take to the streets\, rallies\, community centers and gatherings\, etc while using the power of our shared voices in music and song to create change and transformation for good. \n\n\n\nMark and I attended a webinar recently with the Singing Resistance team. Around 3000 people attended!! The purpose is to support groups all around the country (and world!) to join the movement in Singing Resistance for a brighter\, better world. \n\n\n\nThe webinar was AMAZING! This team is inspired! organized! and super LOVING and supportive!! They’ve created a toolkit and songbook for all of us to utilize so we can step right into the wave they’ve so beautifully created and ride it right here in the Fox Cities to SING and raise our voices locally! \n\n\n\nThis project will take a village!  If you can not attend on March 19th (and also unavailable on 3.14 for our Oshkosh rally) and you want to get involved and help please follow this link for more information and a link to a form you can fill out and share your interests and get connected into the Singing Resistance Fox Cities movement.Our first community sing on March 5th was so inspiring.  Please attend our 2nd community sing and informational meeting so we can connect and build momentum toward organizing\, mobilizing\, and of course SINGing!!   If you can’t wait for March 19th we will also be singing at Opera House Square on 3.14 with Peaceful Patriots at 1 pm and rallying for Pi Day.  3.14 Pi Day Peaceful Patriots Details HERE. If you like FREE Pie and fun\, welcoming people this event is for you.  \n\n\n\nWe will meet on  April 9th at 6:30 PM at Being Collective. * Note: Being Collective is a shoes off in the gathering space wellBEing center on the 2nd floor at 109 S. Appleton St. Downtown Appleton.\n\n\n\nPlease spread the word!\n\n\n\n… and RSVP here >> to singing resistance let us know if you are able to attend. \n\n\n\nMeeting Agenda for April 9th\n\n\n\nThis meeting will be to continue to introduce the Fox Cities to Singing Resistance where we can meet each other\, where we can share info and collectively co-create ideas to share and grow interest and participation … AND!! of course\, we will SING!!And\, because be we LOVE mutual aid and directly helping our communities\, we are inviting you to bring donations that will directly help our local refugee families in our 3 county area that the Multicultural Coalition supports through their FREE Store in Menasha. \n\n\n\nDonation Collections | Bodega FREE Store in Menasha\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe will be collecting donations for Multicultural Coalition‘s FREE Store in Menasha. the Multicultural Coalition currently supports 600 refugee families in our 3 county region with a FREE store twice monthly in Menasha.  \n\n\n\nTheir most needed items include:   \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nrice (white)\, \n\n\n\npinto beans\, \n\n\n\nblack beans\, \n\n\n\ncorn flour\, \n\n\n\ncooking oil\, \n\n\n\ntoothbrushes\, \n\n\n\ntoothpaste\, \n\n\n\ndish soap\, \n\n\n\nbar soap\, \n\n\n\nlaundry detergent.  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nPlease bring your donations with you to Being Collective\, 109 S Appleton St.  \n\n\n\n\nClick HERE for Donation Needs for Multicultural Coalition doc (PDF)\n\n\n\n\nIn Heart and Song for Humanity’s Spirit and our Country’s and the World’s Well-Being…Love and Peace\,Savi + Mark
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/community-call-raise-your-voice-singing-resistance-fox-cities-2/
LOCATION:Being Collective\, 109 S Appleton St\, Appleton\, WI\, 54911\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Action
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SUMMARY:Politics in the Park! Theme: Local
DESCRIPTION:Politics in the Park is back for spring!We’re kicking off a new season and trying something new. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEach week\, we’ll share a one-word prompt to spark conversation in our community. Think of it as a starting point: bring your own questions\, your own take\, your own topics. The prompt is just the seed\, you grow the discussion. \n\n\n\nApril’s prompts:Week 1: LocalWeek 2: EducationWeek 3: (off week)Week 4: Justice \n\n\n\nThis season we’re going deeper\, not wider. Instead of being out every day\, we’ll be at the parks twice a week\, giving us more time to develop new programs while still keeping the conversation going. You might also catch us at pop-up events and other community gatherings around Oshkosh.Week 1: Local \n\n\n\nApril 7th is Election Day and it felt right to come back with Local as our first prompt. Get out and vote\, then stop by Opera House Square to keep the conversation going. \n\n\n\nAnd we’re not just talking about local government. Let’s talk about local media. Local problems. Local solutions. Whatever local means to you\, bring it.
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/politics-in-the-park/
LOCATION:Opera House Square\, 315 N Main St\, Oshkosh\, Wisconsin\, 54901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Action,Education
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SUMMARY:Intro to Cybersecurity @ Oshkosh Tool Library
DESCRIPTION:Intro to Cybersecurity
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/intro-to-cybersecurity-oshkosh-tool-library/
LOCATION:Oshkosh Tool Library\, 300 S Koeller St STE R\, Oshkosh\, Wisconsin\, 54902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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