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SUMMARY:Recycle Right
DESCRIPTION:Local recycling aces will share their knowledge to help take some of the mystery out of what to toss into that curbside bin. Get ready for tips\, how-tos and resources designed to help you make a positive impact on the environment. 
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/recycle-right/
LOCATION:Oshkosh Public Library\, 106 Washington Ave\, Oshkosh\, Wisconsin\, 54901
CATEGORIES:Environment
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SUMMARY:Meeting to plan Midwest Crane Count
DESCRIPTION:The International Crane Foundation is sponsoring the 50th Annual Midwest Crane Count on April 18 from 5:30 am – 7:30 pm. More than 2\,000 volunteer participants from throughout Wisconsin and portions of Illinois\, Indiana\, Iowa\, Michigan\, Ohio and Minnesota participate in the spring survey\, which gathers information on the abundance and distribution of cranes in the upper Midwest.  \n\n\n\nNew volunteers interested in taking part in the survey should contact their local county coordinator for instructions as soon as possible. If you want to count in Winnebago County\, please contact Evelyn Meuret of Winnebago Audubon who serves as our county coordinator. Contact Evelyn at 920-573-7828 or evelynmeuret57@att.net. Additional information on the crane count can be found at cranecount.org. 
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/meeting-to-plan-midwest-crane-count/
LOCATION:Oshkosh Food Co-op Community Room\, 155 Jackson St #101\, Oshkosh\, Wisconsin\, 54901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Environment
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SUMMARY:Politics in the Park! Theme: Education
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.
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/politics-in-the-park-theme-education/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement,Community Action,Community Gathering,Education
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SUMMARY:Appleton Pickle Club
DESCRIPTION:Looking for a place where bold ideas\, weird questions\, and progressive minds can actually meet each other off the algorithm?Same. So we’re reviving something delightfully odd and historically scrappy. \n\n\n\nInspired by Chicago’s original Dill Pickle Club—that gloriously unruly 1920s haven for artists\, activists\, freethinkers\, and folks who (politely) refused to shut up—we’re bringing its spirit to Appleton. But with fewer bootleggers and more NA spritzes. \n\n\n\nExpect a monthly mash-up of conversation\, curiosity\, creativity\, and community.No prerequisites. No gatekeeping. No “well actually” guys.Just people who care about ideas\, progress\, and being decent humans. \n\n\n\nWhether you’re here to connect\, collaborate\, or simply hang out somewhere that isn’t yelling about sports—hi\, welcome\, you’re our people. \n\n\n\nVisit our website for more information and to add yourself to the email list: https://www.tardigradesbookshelf.com/appleton-pickle-club
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/appleton-pickle-club/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Community Gathering
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SUMMARY:Flock Cameras: Community Led Discussion
DESCRIPTION:Flock cameras are watching drivers in Oshkosh\, so let’s talk privacy: does mass surveillance really keep us safe? Join Oshkosh community members to learn about how Flock cameras work\, where our data goes\, and what that means for our right to privacy.The Oshkosh City Council will vote on renewing a contract with Flock on April 21. Now is the time to learn the facts\, hear from residents\, and help us shape a community response.
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/flock-cameras-community-led-discussion/
LOCATION:Oshkosh Public Library\, 106 Washington Ave\, Oshkosh\, Wisconsin\, 54901
CATEGORIES:Community Action
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SUMMARY:Politics in the Park! Theme: Education
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.
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/5895/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement
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SUMMARY:Into the Woods with Chemistry
DESCRIPTION:Oshkosh Public Library Our extended Earth Day activities continue as we explore the characteristics of trees. Kids get hands-on lessons about the forest from scientists from the Northeast Wisconsin American Chemical Society. Drop in anytime during the program.
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/into-the-woods-with-chemistry/
LOCATION:Oshkosh Public Library\, 106 Washington Ave\, Oshkosh\, Wisconsin\, 54901
CATEGORIES:Environment
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SUMMARY:10th Annual Free School @ UWO Campus
DESCRIPTION:UWO Free School. A whole day of free workshops\, skillshops and lectures. \n\n\n\n\n\nThe 10th Annual UWO Free School planning is in progress! \n\n\n\n●Saturday April 18th\, 1-5pm \n\n\n\n●Sage Hall UW Oshkosh\, 3rd Floor \n\n\n\nFree School was created to recognize education should be affordable and accessible to anyone who wants to pursue it. \n\n\n\nWe are currently searching for volunteer teachers who want to share their skills with the community. No qualifications necessary\, just confidence in the subject and willingness to teach all ages. Subjects can range from martial arts to basket weaving. We can even help with supplies! \n\n\n\nIf you are an organization that would like to table with information\, we also have spots for you! We averaged 150-200 people in past years and is a great opportunity for community outreach. \n\n\n\nTeacher/Tabling Sign-up: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSey2EWzg0o…/viewform… \n\n\n\nFree School Website: https://sites.google.com/uwosh.edu/freeschool2025/home… \n\n\n\nWe can’t wait to share more updates! \n\n\n\nFor more information email seac@uwosh.edu
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/10th-annual-free-school-uwo-campus/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Free Store | Oshkosh Vagabond Network
DESCRIPTION:The Oshkosh Vagabond Network is popping up another Free Store at Opera House Square\, Downtown Oshkosh starting at 2 pm at the Sundial.  Everything is Free.  Bring your donations to the Peaceful Patriots rally at the Sundial starting at Noon.
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/free-store-oshkosh-vagabond-network/
LOCATION:Opera House Square\, 315 N Main St\, Oshkosh\, Wisconsin\, 54901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid
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ORGANIZER;CN="Oshkosh Vagabond Network":MAILTO:oshkoshvagabondnetwork@gmail.com
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SUMMARY:Basic Hand Sewing Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Learn Basic Hand Sewing on April 19th. Registration required. Sign up at https://oshkoshtoollibrary.neocities.org/learn
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/basic-hand-sewing-workshop/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Breaking the Ice Forum
DESCRIPTION:“Breaking the Ice” a Forum has been created by a local organization called “Ice out Baby” in conjunction with Voces de la Frontera (an immigration rights organization from Milwaukee). Voces de la Frontera will speak about ICE in Wisconsin along with speakers from a Fox Valley Spiritual Leaders group on creating community action for undocumented Immigrants.There will be a special memorial also held for Alex Pretti\, Renee Good and others who have died in the hands of ICE.This Forum will be held Sunday\, April 19 from 2:00-3:30 p.m. at Fox Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship located at 2600 Philip Ln\, Appleton.
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/breaking-the-ice-forum/
LOCATION:Wisconsin
CATEGORIES:Community Action
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