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SUMMARY:Politics In The Park! Theme: Unions
DESCRIPTION:Politics in the Park is back for spring! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMay’s prompts:Week 1: UnionsWeek 2: Big TechWeek 3: (off week)Week 4: Veterans
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/politics-in-the-park-theme-unions/
CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement
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SUMMARY:Do You Want Your Vote to Count? | Independent Redistricting Commission Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Do you want your vote to count? That requires that we end gerrymandering in our state\, once and for all. \n\n\n\nGerrymandering has been a scourge on our WI politics ever since the Republicans drew the most partisan maps in the nation in 2011. Though the maps were redrawn in 2024\, gerrymandering remains very much an ongoing threat to our democracy. \n\n\n\nI’m glad to be a part of the North Appleton Outagamie Action Team (of the Democratic Party of Outagamie County) which will host a May 6 program on the proposed Independent Redistricting Commission. Find out how an Independent Redistricting Commission (IRC) would take legislative and Congressional redistricting out of the hands of partisan politicians. It’s the answer to ending gerrymandering in WI. Former state Rep. Penny Bernard Schaber (member of the Wisconsin Fair Maps Coalition) will explain how an Independent Redistricting Commission will work. State Senator Kristin Dassler-Alfheim will share how our state legislature is less effective because of our rigged gerrymandered maps.Why should you attend on May 6 if you agree that we need an IRC to end gerrymandering in Wisconsin?-We need to build broad support among our electorate so legislators and candidates see this as a campaign issue so candidates will commit to supporting the adoption of an IRC.-The more we understand about the proposal for an IRC\, the more confident we’ll be when we share the proposal with our friends and neighbors.-You’ll have an opportunity to write postcards to your state legislators to share your support for an IRC. \n\n\n\nPassing legislation in WI to institute an IRC is needed before the next census is taken in 2030. \n\n\n\nDetails: Wednesday\, May 6 from 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm \n\n\n\nRoom C of the Mary Beth Nienhaus Room \n\n\n\nAppleton Public Library\, 200 N. Appleton St. \n\n\n\nSign up HERE or simply show up. (We’d prefer that you sign up so we can prepare enough materials.) \n\n\n\nWill you also invite a friend or two to go with you?
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/do-you-want-your-vote-to-count-independent-redistricting-commission-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement,Community Action
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SUMMARY:Small Farm\, Big Dreams Field Day: A small scale spring field day
DESCRIPTION:Join Farmers Union for this urban farm field day in Neenah to explore seeds\, soil and sustainability on the micro scale! Learn more about tools and techniques to optimize your growing spaces. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTake a tour with new member Phil Popour on his ⅛ acre market garden in Neenah and learn how he is working to grow “off-grid\,” build soil health\, manage city regulations\, and keep records of his growing business. \n\n\n\nHear from UW-Madison student Collin VanDeLoo about cover crop research (large scale and small scale). Learn how Phil collaborated with local flower farmer Alyssa of Little Sweet Flower Farm to add pollinator habitat. \n\n\n\nLunch and refreshments provided. PLEASE Register ahead of time!https://tinyurl.com/46728sp7
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/small-farm-big-dreams-field-day-a-small-scale-spring-field-day/
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Sing In | Singing Resistance Fox Cities @ Velvet Fox | Tardigrade’s Bookshelf
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Tardigrade’s Bookshelf and The Velvet Fox for a night of RESISTANCE SONG SINGING!We have been graciously invited to open community space at The Velvet Fox on Thursday night at 6:30 PM. PLEASE show your love and support for this generous offering —COME EARLY and order a delectably delicious drink from Tardigrade’s and bring it back to the Velvet Fox to enjoy with us during our singing.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat to Bring…\n\n\n\n** If you’re able\, bring a donation for Multicultural Coalition Inc\, helping to support refugee families in our region. \n\n\n\nPlease RSVP to: singing resistance here\n\n\n\nWe are collecting donations for Multicultural Coalition’s Bodega FREE Store in Menasha \n\n\n\nBring your donation to help us support  Multicultural Coalition‘s FREE Store in Menasha. MCI 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\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\nMore Singing Resistance Info!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHave 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 at the Velvet Fox / Tardigrade’s Book Shelf\, 501 N Richmond St Appleton for our 3rd Singing Resistance Fox Cities Info and SING Meeting and MORE Singing! \n\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 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 community sings have been so inspiring. Please attend our community Sing In and informational meeting so we can connect and build momentum toward organizing\, mobilizing\, and of course SINGing!! \n\n\n\nWe will meet on Thursday\, May 7th at 6:30 PM at the Velvet Fox\, 501 N Richmond St.\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\nSing-In Agenda for May 7th\n\n\n\nThis Sing-In 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!!Because we LOVE mutual aid and directly helping our communities\, we are inviting you to bring donations that will immediately help our local refugee families in our 3 county area that the Multicultural Coalition supports through their FREE Store in Menasha. \n\n\n\nPlease bring your donations with you to the Velvet Fox\, 501 N Richmond St. Appleton \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/sing-in-singing-resistance-fox-cities-velvet-fox-tardigrades-bookshelf/
LOCATION:The Velvet Fox\, 501 N Richmond St\, Appleton\, Wisconsin\, 54911
CATEGORIES:Community Gathering,Singing
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SUMMARY:Learn Bike Maintenance at Oshkosh Tool Library
DESCRIPTION:Learn bike maintenance at the Oshkosh Tool Library.  Drop in anytime between 1 pm and 6 pm\, Friday May 8th
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/learn-bike-maintenance-at-oshkosh-tool-library/
LOCATION:Oshkosh Tool Library\, 300 S Koeller St STE R\, Oshkosh\, Wisconsin\, 54902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Little Free Library Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Whether you already have\, maintain\, or donate to a Little Free Library\, or you’re looking for information about starting one\, this is the meetup for you! Led by UWGB English professor & Little Free Library enthusiast Rebecca Nesvet\, this will be a casual meetup for anyone who has or is interested in a Little Free Library. \n\n\n\nBring some gently used books to swap with other attendees for your Little Free Library\, meet other local LFL librarians\, chat about how to start and maintain your own LFL\, learn about the existing locations around Green Bay and more. \n\n\n\nNo sign-up is necessary. The meetup will take place at the front of the store from 5 – 6 pm \n\n\n\nLion’s Mouth Bookstore211 N. Washington Street\, Green Bay\, WI\, 
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/little-free-library-meetup/
CATEGORIES:Mutual Aid
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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\nPlease Register HERE \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\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\nPlease Register HERE \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\nPlease Register HERE \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!
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/community-singing-brilliant-bliss-mantra-music-kirtan-3/
LOCATION:Being Collective\, 109 S Appleton St\, Appleton\, WI\, 54911\, United States
CATEGORIES:Music,Singing
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SUMMARY:Doty Park Volunteer Planting Event
DESCRIPTION:Meet in the Whiting Boathouse Parking Lot – 98 5th st. Neenah \n\n\n\nHelp make a difference in our community and along the waterways!  The City of Neenah Parks and Rec in partnership with the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance and Doty Island Community Partners\, invites you to a Volunteer Planting Event at Doty Park. \n\n\n\nThis hands-on event will focus on planting native vegetation along the shoreline to improve water quality\, reduce erosion\, and create habitat for wildlife.  Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just looking to give back\, your efforts are greatly appreciated and will help protect the Fox-Wolf Watershed\, and enhance the beauty of Doty Park. \n\n\n\nWhat to Bring: \n\n\n\n\ncomfortable outdoor clothing and sturdy shoes\n\n\n\ngardening gloves\n\n\n\nhand trowel/small spade shovel\n\n\n\na positive attitude and willingness to dig in!\n\n\n\n\nWhy it Matters: \n\n\n\nNative plants play a vital role in filtering runoff\, stabilizing soil\, and supporting pollinators.  By volunteering\, you’re contributing to a healthier ecosystem for generations to come. \n\n\n\n\nClick here to sign up to volunteer
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/doty-park-volunteer-planting-event/
LOCATION:Doty Park\, 701 Lincoln St\, Neenah\, Wisconsin\, 54956
CATEGORIES:Community Action,Environment
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SUMMARY:Politics In The Park! Theme: Unions
DESCRIPTION:Politics in the Park is back for spring! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMay’s prompts:Week 1: UnionsWeek 2: Big TechWeek 3: (off week)Week 4: Veterans \n\n\n\nThis season Politics in the Park is going deeper\, not wider. Instead of being out every day\, they’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. \n\n\n\nJoin Politics in the Park and get involved in local conversations
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/politics-in-the-park-theme-unions-2/
LOCATION:Opera House Square\, 315 N Main St\, Oshkosh\, Wisconsin\, 54901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civic Engagement
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260510T120000
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SUMMARY:Touring Sunday - Neenah w/ Peaceful Patriots
DESCRIPTION:Meet at the Statue of Liberty. Bring American flags\, signs\, and friends. \n\n\n\nHappy Mother’s Day!
URL:https://commonrootsrising.org/event/touring-sunday-neenah-w-peaceful-patriots/
CATEGORIES:Community Action
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