Commercial Drive Community Potluck & Workshop (VV Activity @ Sustenance Festival)
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October 15, 2015 from 6pm to 7pm2016 Village Vancouver Gardening & Permaculture Opportunities Info Session
October 14, 2015 from 7pm to 8:30pm
Vancouver's Leader in Transition toward Strong, Resilient, Complete Communities
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- In which Vancouver neighbourhood or other community do you live?
- Riley Park-South Cambie
- Please tell us which areas of Transition interest you. For example: growing more food/urban agriculture, relocalizing our economy/local currency, Permaculture, transit, energy efficient buildings, the arts, urban homesteading, preserving seed diversity, placemaking, potlucks, outreach, organizing events, community-building, having fun while saving the world, or...
- Growing more urban food/food security, sustainability, cycling safety, climate change reduction, community-building, social justice
- There's a saying that "Transition is not a spectator sport". It's true! Village Vancouver runs on people power, and engaging in activities and projects together helps us accomplish more. Which groups, networks, neighbourhood villages, or projects do you think you might be interested in getting involved with? And what knowledge, skills, resources or other assets can you bring to the mix? (Don't be bashful!)
- VV potluck/workshop at LMNH, Food network, other community events in Main St. area. Skills/assets: coordination, organization, communication, culturally competent and 5 languages.
- What would you like to see improved in Vancouver or in your community regarding sustainability or resiliency? Do you have an idea for a new Transition project or activity?
- Improved cycling safety, increased cycling paths and improved cycling network connections. Positive attitude change amongst drivers towards cyclists. Increased food security and increased urban farming/community gardening projects. Increased social cohesion/resilience.
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Hi Ira, I/we look forward to working with you as well. Cheers, Ross
Welcome to Village, Ira!
Cheers,
Ross