BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Transition Bay St Margarets - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Transition Bay St Margarets X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Transition Bay St Margarets REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20140309T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20141102T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20150308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20151101T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20160313T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20161106T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20170312T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20171105T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20180311T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20181104T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Halifax BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20140309T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20141102T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20150308T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20151101T050000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0300 TZNAME:ADT DTSTART:20160313T060000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0300 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:AST DTSTART:20161106T050000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20170122T143000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20170122T163000 DTSTAMP:20260501T025050 CREATED:20161229T131219Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170403T204827Z UID:695-1485095400-1485102600@www.transitionbay.ca SUMMARY:All About Off-Grid DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \nWondering what it’s like to live without a connection to the electric grid and with no electric bill?  Then this 2 hour presentation and discussion is for you. \nSome of the topics that will be covered are: \no Introduction to off-grid \no Types of off-grid systems \no Off-grid for new construction \no Off-grid as a retrofit for existing houses \no Components of off-grid systems \no Energy use reduction techniques \no Trade-off choices \no Cost of some sample off-grid packages \no Discussion of off-grid living \no Ample time for questions \nThe primary presenter at this workshop will be Cam Farnell\, who has been living happily off-grid for over five years and has no plans to go back. \nThis presentation has been quite popular.  Coffee\, tea and light refreshments will be served.  There is no cost to attend this workshop.  Registration is not required and there will be plenty of room so please just come! \nFor more information please contact info@transitionbay.ca. \nChronicle Herald Article featuring Cam’s installed Solar Power System in Tantallon. http://thechronicleherald.ca/artslife/77109-slideshow-couple-lives-off-the-grid plus more details at: http://www.fundysolar.com/installed-systems.php?id=8 \nThis event is free to all. If you would like to make a donation to Transition Bay St Margarets to help with the costs of our events and community programs\, please visit our donate page. Your support is greatly appreciated! URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/all-about-off-grid/ LOCATION:Tantallon Public Library\, 3646 Hammonds Plains Road\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, Canada ORGANIZER;CN="Cam Farnell":MAILTO:registration@bitflipper.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20161112 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20161113 DTSTAMP:20260501T025050 CREATED:20160826T230007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161023T052557Z UID:638-1478908800-1478995199@www.transitionbay.ca SUMMARY:Cultivating the Heart of Compassion: A One-Day Contemplative Workshop DESCRIPTION:The need for compassion in our personal\, organizational and societal lives is increasingly evident. In the past several years training programs\, based in ancient wisdom and modern science\, have been developed that helps bring forth the compassion inherent in all human beings.\n“Imagine the profound transformation in society if our interactions with one another in our personal lives and in our work in groups and institutions were based on compassion\,” says David Wimberly\, “Very many decisions and process would have profoundly better results.”  \nIn this workshop we will explore and engage in training practices to make compassion a core part of our daily activities and decision making.  In a compassionate\, collaborative\, interactive environment we will explore ways to bring compassion into the daily life of the organizations as well as our personal lives.  The workshop will provide an entry point for an ongoing collaborative process. \nThis workshop is organized on four major themes in compassion training: \n\nSetting our view and intentions\nDeveloping self-awareness\nPractices for cultivating compassion for oneself and others\nThe process of Compassionate action.\n\n  \nContemplative practice is the fundamental tool we will use to explore each of these themes. \n“Because compassion action occurs in communication and relationships among and between people the workshop will involve contemplative exchange with others as well as personal practices.” offers Jim Torbert\, “Together we will create and experience an environment infused with compassion for self and others.” \nNo previous experience with contemplative practice\, compassion training\, meditation\, or mindfulness is required. \nDate: Saturday\, November 12\, 2016 9:00 AM-5:00 PM – Please arrive at 8:30 to register and be seated for a 9:00 AM start. \nFacilitators: Jim Torbert\, David Whitehorn\, and David Wimberly \nLocation: St. Luke’s United Church\, Tantallon. \nCost: $80 (lunch provided). A generosity policy applies so that anyone interested can participate\, regardless of ability to pay. Volunteer help encouraged. \nRegistration: Please send an email to jtorbert@eastlink.ca to register. \nPayment can be made by Paypal (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_s-xclick&hosted_button_id=6PZQY2JZG7KFN)\, E-transfer (jtorbert@eastlink.ca) or cheque (made out to the Atlantic Contemplative Centre and mailed to 6009 Inglis Street\, Halifax\, NS B3H1K9). \nFor questions please contact: jtorbert@eastlink.ca \nThe workshop is presented by the Waves of Compassion Association and the Atlantic Contemplative Centre \nwww.wavesofcompassion.ca and www.contemplativecentre.org and hosted by Transition Bay St Margarets www.transitionbay.ca \nDavid Whitehorn\, PhD\, MSN\, is Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Dalhousie University and a Director of the Atlantic Contemplative Centre. He has been involved with contemplative practices for more than forty years and has conducted numerous workshops on compassion and related topics for healthcare providers and the general public. \nJim Torbert\, BArch\, MHSA\, is a Director of the Atlantic Contemplative Centre and co-director of the Waves of Compassion Association. He has over forty years of experience with contemplative practices. He has facilitated a wide range of programs for business\, healthcare and public audiences on contemplative practices essential to the cultivation of compassion. \nDavid Wimberly is a Director of Transition Bay St Margarets. He has engaged in contemplative practices for over forty years.  He has facilitated numerous events\, projects\, and organizations on living compassionately\, sustainably\, and equitably on this Earth.   \nFor questions please contact: jtorbert@eastlink.ca \nFor more information:  Waves of Compassion  and the Atlantic Contemplative Centre \n \n  URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/cultivating-the-heart-of-compassion-a-one-day-contemplative-workshop/ LOCATION:St. Luke’s United Church Lower Hall\, 5374 St Margarets Bay Rd.\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.transitionbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/Waves-of-Compassion-logo-e1472251593501.png ORGANIZER;CN="David Wimberly":MAILTO:info@transitionbay.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20161029T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20161029T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T025050 CREATED:20160824T052217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161028T102350Z UID:622-1477731600-1477760400@www.transitionbay.ca SUMMARY:Preparing for the Zombie Apocalypse: Up!Skilling Festival & Expo DESCRIPTION:  We live in uncertain times. Who knows when the world as we know it well might take a dramatic shift.  Without electricity how long can you and your family keep securely in terms of food\, heat\, and everything? What happens if the petrochemicals run out?  Those old traditional skills our grandparents and their grandparents relied on to get them through without the modern conveniences we have today might be urgently needed.  Besides\, these skills are a joy to learn and practice at any time!  They uplift and empower us while providing great joy. \nWhether it be skills for building\, or entertaining\, or food growing and preparation\, or safety\, or forms of energy we could personally access\, we are looking for presenters who can help us all build the community some old-time skills – and have fun while doing it. \nThe format will be small group presentations\, with multiple presentations operating concurrently. Each presentation will last 60 to 90 minutes so you can attend a delightful variety\, up to 6 full presentations.   \nDon’t be a Zombie! Use your brainnnssssss while you still have them!  Come learn helpful and fun skills! \nIf you are interested in presenting or need more info\, please contact info@transitionbay.ca \nAre you in?  Wear a costume for extra fun if you wish!   \nHere is our schedule of events\, skills\, and presentations for all ages to enjoy and learn from: \n \n\n\nAdmission – $20\, flexible.  Snacks and hot drinks provided.  Nourishing lunch offered for $5 to first 100\, so be early and remember: URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/preparing-for-the-zombie-apocalypse-upskilling-festival-and-expo/ LOCATION:St. Luke’s United Church Lower Hall\, 5374 St Margarets Bay Rd.\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.transitionbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/zombieflyer-Green-Innovations-e1472016073134.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Alan Chilton":MAILTO:info@transitionbay.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160924T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160924T113000 DTSTAMP:20260501T025050 CREATED:20160830T105300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160904T133126Z UID:658-1474707600-1474716600@www.transitionbay.ca SUMMARY:Crossroads Educational Vegetable Garden - Fall Harvest DESCRIPTION:Join us for the big Fall Harvest of the Crossroads Educational Vegetable Garden from 9:00am to 11:30am on Saturday\, September 24th (rain or shine) – two weeks before Thanksgiving!  Over the summer\, garden volunteers have already harvested over 160 pounds of Swiss chard\, kale\, carrot and beets.  We should have a bumper crop at this year’s final harvest\, despite the dry summer weather.\n   \n  \nThe garden is maintained by volunteers from Transition Bay St Margarets and the St Margarets Bay Food Bank. It is intended to inspire one and all in the values\, health and quality benefits of ‘Grow Your Own’ vegetables. The garden rekindles the fact that most residents maintained gardens decades ago. Local food resilience helps to build a strong local economy. The Garden is one of many projects of Transition Bay St Margarets (see: www.transitionbay.ca). URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/crossroads-educational-vegetable-garden-fall-harvest-2/ LOCATION:St Margarets Bay Crossroads\, 5209 Saint Margarets Bay Road\, Tantallon\, B3Z 4R5\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160619T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160619T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T025050 CREATED:20160612T032834Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160616T231634Z UID:612-1466341200-1466352000@www.transitionbay.ca SUMMARY:SMB Community Hub Vision Workshop and TBSM Birthday Party DESCRIPTION:Fifth annual Vision Workshop and Birthday Party\, Sunday\, June 19th from 1:00 to 4:00pm at the Acadian Maple Products meeting room.\n\nFor this year’s workshop\, we will be discussing the potential for a SMB Community Hub.  Our guest speaker and co-facilitator will be Laurie Cook\, Director of the United Way Hubs Project (see: http://hubsproject.wix.com/unitedway).  Laurie coordinates discussion among a wide variety of active hubs in HRM and beyond\, and she can give us the big picture on what is happening with hubs in our region. \n\nYou can see a submission by the SBM Seniors Assoc. to the Hubs Project at http://hubsproject.wix.com/unitedway#!blank/b7vii.  Don’t miss the ‘Resources’ section. \nThe vision session will be conducted from 1:00 to 3:00pm and we will discuss the potential content and make-up of a hub.  There is a whole range of possibilities including a commercial kitchen\, greenhouses/gardens\, art & culture studios\, meeting spaces\, a community ‘living room’\, paid coordinator\, etc.  Then\, we will spend some time discussing where\, how and who.  This portion will get into ideas on potential locations for a hubs\, including existing buildings\, land for community gardens\, funding\, etc.\, etc. \nIt would be extremely helpful if someone from each area group concerned with this was able to attend.  Other area groups will be represented.  Please let us know if you would like to attend\, or if you would like to recommend someone else to attend as well. This event is by invitation\, but we want to be inclusive of all stakeholders.  So do send us a message saying why you want to come!  And thanks for the interest! \nYou might find the final report for the hubs project supported by the United Way interesting. \nLink is:  http://hubsproject.wix.com/unitedway#!final-report/kqvr3\n\n\nA good example of  success nearby is from the Musquodoboit Harbour Hub process.\nThe Musquodoboit Harbour Community Vision was developed during an extensive consultation process in 2006.  It was approved by Halifax Regional Council in 2007.  Musquodoboit Harbour was the first rural community to go through this pilot process.  To date\, the vision has resulted in the identification and adoption of an old school as a community hub called The Old School Community Gathering Place\, development of a local cooperative transportation service called Musgo Rider\, and creation of a peer support group called Eastern Shore Mental Health.  Various efforts to bring water and sewer to the community to ensure it stays a ‘village’ have also been explored.  Currently\, the Musquodoboit Harbour Chamber of Commerce and Civic Affairs is now working on a conceptual plan to realize the vision further\, and secondary planning.\nRead about that at:  https://www.halifax.ca/visionhrm/MusquodoboitHarbour/MHVisionandActionPlan.php\n\n\n\n\n\n                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          Laurie Cook is a local facilitator / convenor.  She currently works with the Community Sector Council of Nova Scotia.  She is also a member of the United Way Halifax Neighbourhood Council\, and recently led a six month project sponsored by the United Way to look at how neighbourhood hubs can help build strong neighbourhoods.  Laurie has also worked as a community developer with the city.  She is a co-founder of the Old School Community Gathering Place in Musquodoboit Harbour\, and she was Chair of the Visioning Process in Musquodoboit Harbour that also identified a need for a hub in that community.  She is also a board member of the Canadian Community Economic Development Network (CCED-NET).\n\n  \nBasic Schedule for Sunday: \n1pm –   Arrival / Getting Settled \n1:15 –    Introductions & 3-5 min backgrounder / overview — Intro for Laurie\, Introductions of people attending \n1:30 –    Imagining your hub; small group / pairs or trios conversations & then harvest with whole group \n2pm –    Asset mapping; what have we got going for us \n2:15 –    Action Planning / Next Steps \n3pm –   Closing & Wrap \n3:15 –    Party URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/smb-community-hub-vision-workshop-and-tbsm-birthday-party/ LOCATION:Acadian Maple Products\, 13578 Peggys Cove Rd\,\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia \, B3Z 2J2\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.transitionbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/communityhubs-innovation-community-space.png ORGANIZER;CN="David Wimberly":MAILTO:info@transitionbay.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160514T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160514T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T025050 CREATED:20160203T115205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160203T120047Z UID:590-1463234400-1463245200@www.transitionbay.ca SUMMARY:Crossroads Educational Vegetable Garden - Planting Day DESCRIPTION:Join us for the fifth annual planting of the Crossroads Educational Vegetable Garden!  We will be planting those types of vegetables which are easy to grown and easy to store – potatoes\, carrots\, onions\, rutabaga\, parsnips\, cabbage and beets.  We will also plant nourishing and popular leafy greens – Swiss chard and kale. \nSaturday\, May 14th from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.  Rain or shine!   The event is open to the public – bring the kids.  You are welcome to stay even for just a few minutes and help out. \nThe Crossroads Garden is maintained by volunteers of Transition Bay St Margarets\, and all harvest is donated to the St Margarets Bay Food Bank. \nFor more information\, contact: info@transitionbay.ca. URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/crossroads-educational-vegetable-garden-planting-day/ LOCATION:St Margarets Bay Crossroads\, 5209 Saint Margarets Bay Road\, Tantallon\, B3Z 4R5\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160430T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160430T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T025050 CREATED:20160202T111505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160425T210753Z UID:582-1462021200-1462032000@www.transitionbay.ca SUMMARY:Zero-Mile Diet Workshop DESCRIPTION: \nMost of us have heard of the 100-Mile Diet – where someone focuses their diet on only food produced within 100 miles of where they live.  In these times of increasing food costs and decreasing food quality\, more and more people are recognizing the benefits of making their home a productive asset which supplies some portion of their diet. \nJoin us for a Zero-Mile Diet Workshop – how to grow most of your own food at home in suburbia.  This half-day workshop includes a tour of a working home-microfarm in St Margarets Bay\, and will cover aspects of vegetable gardening\, year-round greenhouse growing\, orchards\, vineyards\, berry crops\, beekeeping\, vegetable storage & larders\, and food preservation. \nThe workshop is limited to 25 participants.  There is a fee of $20.00.  Pre-registration is required.  Coffee/tea/snacks will be served for the discussion at the end of the workshop.  Contact: info@transitionbay.ca to register. \n        URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/zero-mile-diet-workshop/ LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, St Margarets Bay\, Nova Scotia\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.transitionbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/photo-copy-2-e1461618100299.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160424T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160424T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T025050 CREATED:20160202T114747Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160202T115109Z UID:588-1461506400-1461517200@www.transitionbay.ca SUMMARY:Crossroads Educational Vegetable Garden - Reinstallation DESCRIPTION:We are re-installing the Crossroads Educational Vegetable Garden\, following the fantastic landscaping that was done at the Crossroads last fall! \nJoin us for this great community event.  We will be re-installing raised beds\, the educational kiosk and benches – all in preparation for spring planting in May. \nThis event will happen rain or shine on Sunday\, April 24\, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.  For more information\, contact: info@transitionbay.ca. URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/crossroads-educational-vegetable-garden/ LOCATION:St Margarets Bay Crossroads\, 5209 Saint Margarets Bay Road\, Tantallon\, B3Z 4R5\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160416T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160416T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T025050 CREATED:20160410T035209Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160410T035209Z UID:604-1460811600-1460826000@www.transitionbay.ca SUMMARY:Converting Your Vehicle to Run on Used Vegetable Oil DESCRIPTION:This workshop focuses on a unique and innovative system never before offered in any public presentation. The system has brilliant features making it particularly useful in cold (or any) climate while being elegantly simplified. It is the result of 55 years of experience by a retired physics professor and has been perfected in a series of vehicles to operate reliably. \nThe workshop will include the following: \n\nIntroduction to basic concepts\, related physical properties\, and technology; including a brief hand-on encounter with some plumbing and electrical related construction substance.\nExplication of the exceptional system developed by Philon Aloni\, including its unique benefits for our climate as well as how to do this yourselves.\nExamination of an operating example of a converted vehicle done by Philon will be available for examination by participants\, along with explanation.\nPresentation of the merits of various kinds of pre-engineered conversion kits.\nDiscussion of supply issues: how to obtain used vegetable oil\, process it for use in vehicles\, and store it.\nIntroduction of the Waste Bio-Diesel Co-operative approach to solve the supply issues in a low-cost\, low-fuss\, and low-time method.\n\nThis design has been successful in solving basic issues that might limit the approach of used vegetable oil as vehicle fuel\, even in a cold area like the North. For example\, only a one or two minute start with diesel before switching to veggie oil is needed\, even in regular cold winter operation\, and then the vehicle will be ready to roll. This is extraordinary! It even offers the highly useful option of not requiring an initial use of diesel to warm the vegetable oil\, even in cold winter temperatures. While such a start is not recommended for regular use it is still quite a breakthrough! \nLed by physicist Philon Aloni who did his first conversion 55 years ago of a fishing vessel to use waste fish oil. He has converted numerous engines ever since focusing on automobiles. Philon will present on his own improved system for Converting Your Vehicle to Run on Used Vegetable Oil. This is the first time ever that Philon has offered a workshop on this achievement. \nAlso presenting is Diego Medina\, a sustainable energy consultant with years of experience\, much international\, including building a range of sustainable power systems ranging from diversified systems for communities of over 500 persons to individual vehicle conversions. Diego will present about installing various pre-engineered conversion kits. And he will present about the “Waste Biodiesel Co-op”. Diego has built numerous waste vegetable systems that were incorporated into several types of vehicles and diesel generators to produce electricity. He has learned how to work with these systems in different climates of the world and learned about how climate can change the design of the system. He is knowledgeable about the collection of the fuel itself and effective processes of how to clean the fuel and prepare the fuel for use in these various systems. He is deeply familiar with and supportive of Philon’s unique and useful system. \nCoffee\, tea\, and light refreshments will be offered. Free\, but donations gratefully accepted to keep us going.\nPresented by Transition Bay St Margarets — www.transitionbay.ca & www.facebook.com/TransitionBay.\nDirect enquiries to info@transitionbay.ca \nSo that participants can concentrate on understanding the presentation\, we will be making a basic audio recording that will be shared with participants. Anyone wishing to make a video recording of this event\, please contact us. That would be welcome\, as would photography. This event focuses on a unique and brilliant approach that has never before been offered in any workshop or public presentation. It would have greater interest. \nThere will be ample time for questions during the presentation\, questions are highly encouraged. The presenters will be offering their contact information to participants for further consultations after the event. This “How to do it” workshop is particularly recommended for the do-it-yourselfer and the aspiring do-it-yourselfer. \nSaturday\, April 16\, 1-5 pm. Tantallon Public Library. Free – All Welcome. No Pre-registration. Lots of room URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/converting-your-vehicle-to-run-on-used-vegetable-oil/ LOCATION:Tantallon Public Library\, 3646 Hammonds Plains Rd.\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, B3Z 1H3\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.transitionbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/Conversion--e1460260126894.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="David Wimberly":MAILTO:info@transitionbay.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160331T184500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160331T204500 DTSTAMP:20260501T025050 CREATED:20160213T050007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160302T055539Z UID:601-1459449900-1459457100@www.transitionbay.ca SUMMARY:Voices of Transition Film & AGM DESCRIPTION:Voices of Transition presents innovative\, inspirational – and concrete – solutions to the food security challenges we humans are increasingly facing.  It is a fully independent\, 65 minute-long documentary that examines the danger posed to agricultural production by energy and resource scarcity. It depicts organic agricultural alternatives in France\, the Transition Towns movement\, and urbanized food production in Cuba as forerunners of the transformation of food production away from industrialized agriculture and towards small-scale\, decentralized production methods. Showing this film has already resulted in numerous Transition Towns starting! \n\n\n\n10 minute AGM then film at 7.  Discussion to follow film. Free popcorn & tea/coffee. \nCome enjoy a movie evening with like minded friends.  All welcome. Free\, but donations welcome to defray cost of film. \nMore information at www.transitionbay.ca \nTrailer and lots more at Voices of Transition \n  \n\n\n\n  URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/film-night-agm/ LOCATION:Tantallon Public Library\, 3646 Hammonds Plains Road\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.transitionbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/4472478209_b1f8cdb7e5.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="David Wimberly":MAILTO:info@transitionbay.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160326T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160326T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T025050 CREATED:20160212T074210Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160306T030520Z UID:598-1458997200-1459008000@www.transitionbay.ca SUMMARY:COMPASSION TRAINING WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION:Like so many of you\, we see the need for compassion to play a more prominent role in our personal and professional lives\, and in society altogether. Recent scientific research has confirmed that compassion training\, using simple contemplative activities and practices\, can deepen and broaden our ability to express\, and act upon\, the compassion that is inherent in all human beings. \nWaves of Compassion has been exploring ways to make compassion training available locally. They have facilitated 5 three hour workshops and 1 all day workshop for over 120 people. During the workshops four themes are developed: \n\n        how to create a compassionate environment\,\ncontemplative tools for enhancing compassion\,\nthe importance of self-compassion\, and\ncompassionate action in the world as a contemplative practice (bringing compassion into the daily activities of businesses\, churches\, NGO’s\, government\, schools\, family etc.).\n\nWe are pleased to offer a three hour workshop on Saturday\, March 26th\, 2016. Anyone with an interest in compassion training is welcome. The workshop will be held at the Tantallon Library just off Exit 5. \nThere is no charge for attending\, but donations are welcome. Coffee\, tea\, & cookies will be offered. It would be helpful if you would preregister\, using the link below. (Of course\, you are welcome to attend without pre-registering\, if you prefer). \nhttp://fluidsurveys.com/surveys/accsat/3-hour-workshop-compassion-training-26mar/ \nThe workshop is facilitated by the Waves of Compassion Association and the Atlantic Contemplative Centre\, and hosted by Transition Bay. We very much look forward to exploring compassion and compassion training with you on March 26th. If you have questions or concerns\, please contact the presenters at:  jtorbert@eastlink.ca \nThe workshop will be led by Kim MacAulay\, Jim Torbert\, and David Whitehorn\, Directors\, Waves of Compassion Association and Atlantic Contemplative Centre. \nMore at wavesofcompassion.ca/ and at contemplativecentre.ca/  \nJust imagine how this can better the life of\, and life at\, groups of all kinds\, as well as lives of individuals! \nPlease join us. Please share this. And please encourage all the groups you are a part of to send delegates to explore this with us and to bring it back to the groups. URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/compassion-training-workshop/ LOCATION:Tantallon Public Library\, 3646 Hammonds Plains Rd.\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, B3Z 1H3\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.transitionbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/science-of-compassion.png ORGANIZER;CN="David Wimberly":MAILTO:info@transitionbay.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160128T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160128T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T025050 CREATED:20151119T115616Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160127T053035Z UID:566-1454005800-1454014800@www.transitionbay.ca SUMMARY:"Gentle Dragons" and FarmWorks Information Session DESCRIPTION:Food Producers – if you’re looking to start\, grow or promote your food related business\, the Dragons would like to hear from you!  Gentle Dragons is a popular event and venue to pitch your plan\, get great feedback\, and enjoy local food and conversation.  Transition Bay is proud to co-sponsor this event with FarmWorks (www.farmworks.ca)\, an investment co-operative helping to drive the food innovation sector – with over $1 million invested in NS businesses to date.\nAll types of food-related businesses are welcome to submit an application\, including those involved in: \nFarm/Producer\, Caterer/Prepared Foods\, Specialty Food Items\, Winery/Beverages\, Food Processing/Packaging\, Restaurant/Bar\, Distributors/Marketers \nApplications to pitch to the Dragons can be found at: http://farmworks.ca/about/lending/farmworks-appliction-form/ \nAll public are welcome – see your local entrepreneurs pitch their businesses.  Local refreshments will be served.  There is no charge to attend. \nFor more information\, contact: \ninfo@transitionbay.ca \nlbest@ns.sympatico.ca \n \nWant still more information?  Then read on! \nAre you interested in starting\, or growing\, a farm or food-related business in Nova Scotia? Have you heard about FarmWorks “Gentle Dragons”? They’re helpful Dragons – they ask questions and make suggestions! During November the Dragons will be travelling around Nova Scotia hearing from farmers and food producers who may need money\, mentoring or marketing. We’d love to hear about your business! Please check FarmWorks calendar to find the date and location closest to you. Everyone is welcome! Would you like to meet and hear from local producers\, enjoy local food and conversation and learn about FarmWorks and other organizations? FarmWorks has already loaned more than one million dollars to 44 businesses across the Province and more businesses are looking for our support. Please check FarmWorks calendar to find the date and location closest to you. FarmWorks’ Mission is to promote\, and provide strategic and responsible community investment in food production and distribution in order to increase access to a sustainable local food supply for all Nova Scotians. Money invested by Nova Scotians in FarmWorks is loaned to businesses that meet FarmWorks criteria. Whether or not you want to apply for a loan\, we’d like to hear your promotion of your business – there will be potential customers in the audience. If you’re interested in applying please fill in the Application Form and send it to lbest@ns.sympatico.ca. Please email or phone 902-542-3442 with questions. \n  \n  URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/gentle-dragons-and-farmworks-information-session/ LOCATION:Tantallon Public Library\, 3646 Hammonds Plains Road\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.transitionbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/farmworkslogo100h1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20160114T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20160114T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T025050 CREATED:20151108T224520Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151224T180259Z UID:550-1452798000-1452805200@www.transitionbay.ca SUMMARY:Why do we treat our soils like dirt? DESCRIPTION:In celebration of 2015 International Year of Soils\, Phil Warman\, PhD\, PAg\, will present a lecture and discussion on the importance of building and maintaining good soil health for home\, garden\, and farm.\nWith the participation of the audience and the use of a few props\, Phil will describe the fundamental differences between soil and dirt. Then the discussion will focus on how farmers and land owners can maintain soil quality so that their soils do not degrade to dirt\, as has happened in past civilizations and still continues today throughout the world. \nhttp://www.fao.org/soils-2015/en/ \n  URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/why-do-we-treat-our-soil-like-dirt/ LOCATION:Tantallon Public Library\, 3646 Hammonds Plains Road\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.transitionbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/IMG_0067-e1450979717199.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20151119T183000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20151119T203000 DTSTAMP:20260501T025050 CREATED:20151015T040534Z LAST-MODIFIED:20151119T020032Z UID:540-1447957800-1447965000@www.transitionbay.ca SUMMARY:Compassion - The Foundation That Binds Communities Together DESCRIPTION:Recent scientific research has indicated that training in compassion\, using simple contemplative activities and practices\, can deepen and broaden our ability to express\, and act upon\, the compassion that is inherent in all human beings. In this session we will explore the elements of compassion training that facilitate compassionate action. \nImagine what it would be like if we all made decisions and actions based on true compassion\, informed by wisdom\, and with daily practice.  Even just 10 minutes twice a day results in genuine progress.  Imagine the positive changes if every elected official and public service employee practiced compassion this way! Image if every corporate manager\, owner\, and employee included compassion every day in every decision. \nWant to become a “Compassionate Organization’? We invite every group to send representatives to explore this with us.  Share the benefit. \nJames Torbert will be our presenter.  Jim is a Co-Director at Waves of Compassion www.wavesofcompassion.ca/ (see also www.contemplativecentre.ca/).  The intention is to draw in participation from many local organizations as this is very helpful to a wide group. This will be a practical introduction to a useful skill. They are doing some exciting work towards introducing compassion as a core value and a cultivated practice in a wide variety of settings\, including the public sector\, the social action sector\, and well\, everywhere. People often think of compassion as just something one has or does not have. However\, research shows that compassion has an element of a skill that one can develop through practices that can be taught. And that can transform lives and organizations. Waves of Compassion is dedicated to that training and to helping people understand the nature of compassion more deeply. \nFree. Registration not needed. \n———————————– \nHere is a response from a fellow activist that took the Training for Transition program here:   \nA few weeks ago a post from George Monbiot (Common Cause Foundation) pointed out a new study which concluded that: \n“Humans [possess] an enhanced capacity for empathy\, an unparalleled sensitivity to the needs of others\, a unique level of concern about their welfare and an ability to create moral norms that generalize and enforce these tendencies.” \nHe also cited a review article in the journal Frontiers in Psychology that pointed out that …..humans … are ultra-social: possessed of an enhanced capacity for empathy\, an unparalleled sensitivity to the needs of others\, a unique level of concern about their welfare and an ability to create moral norms that generalize and enforce these tendencies.. \nThese new studies reinforce what has been well documented by Jeremy Rifkin in his 2009  670 page tome “The Empathetic Civilization” in which he chronicled the evolution of empathy.  Rifkin examined the new view of human nature that is emerging in the biological and cognitive sciences that is forcing us to rethink long-held beliefs that human beings are by nature\, aggressive\, materialistic\, utilitarian\, and self-interested. He feels that the dawning realization that we are a fundamentally empathetic species has profound and far-reaching consequences for the future of society. http://empathiccivilization.com \nHopefully the paradigm shift in attitudes and policies that we are now experiencing in Canada will move us forever beyond the Hobbesian inspired dictates that the Harper government unleashed on our country to a point where the compassionate Canada we once knew again defines our nation\, all be it with different policies\, responding to the complex emergencies the world now faces.”  – Janet Eaton URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/compassion-the-foundation-that-binds-communities-together/ LOCATION:Tantallon Public Library\, 3646 Hammonds Plains Rd.\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, B3Z 1H3\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.transitionbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/science-of-compassion.png ORGANIZER;CN="David Wimberly":MAILTO:info@transitionbay.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20151024T120500 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20151024T153000 DTSTAMP:20260501T025050 CREATED:20150610T024132Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150630T004832Z UID:492-1445688300-1445700600@www.transitionbay.ca SUMMARY:Off-Grid Housing Workshop DESCRIPTION:This workshop will consist of a presentation followed by a tour of a nearby modern off-grid home. \nSome of the topics the presentation will include: \no Introduction to off-grid \no Types of off-grid systems \no Off-grid for new construction \no Off-grid as a retrofit for existing houses \no Components of off-grid systems \no Energy use reduction techniques \no Trade-off choices \no Cost of some sample off-grid packages \no Discussion of off-grid living \no Discussion of the house that will be toured \no Ample time for questions \nThe tour will allow participants to see an off-grid house in action. On the main level it will become apparent that\, in this house\, off-grid living looks a lot like on-grid living. In the utility room of the lower level you will get to see the inverters\, charge controllers\, batteries\, and so on that make the system go. \nThis home includes a geodesic dome greenhouse where vegetables are grown both summer and winter without the use of fossil fuels for heating and the greenhouse will be part of the tour. \nThe primary presenter at this workshop will be Cam Farnell\, who has been living happily off-grid for over five years and has no plans to go back. \nThe fee for this event is $20. \nPre-registration will be required to confirm a place on the tour of the Off-Grid House which will be limited in number available. Because of space and time constraints\, the tour will be limited to 40 people. Register now at: registration@bitflipper.ca   \nThe tour is available only to people who attend the workshop and to be eligible for the tour you must be at the workshop and signed in prior to the start time. There is far more space available for the rest of the workshop. \nThe tour will include a working bioshelter greenhouse\, a design appropriate for the challenges of climate change.  \nFor more information please contact:  registration@bitflipper.ca or info@transitionbay.ca \nKeep in touch for updates! URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/off-grid-housing-workshop-2/ LOCATION:St. Luke’s United Church Lower Hall\, 5374 St Margarets Bay Rd.\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.transitionbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Cam-Farnell-House-e1434433770979.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20150927T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150927T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T025050 CREATED:20150808T164306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150925T111248Z UID:522-1443358800-1443369600@www.transitionbay.ca SUMMARY:Already Done! -Crossroads Educational Vegetable Garden - Fall Harvest DESCRIPTION:   \nAlready Done! Already Harvested! A record amounts of veggies were harvested this year – 421 pounds!!!  All the veggies were donated to the St Margarets Bay Food Bank.  The garden was harvested earlier than planned – conditions were such that they just had to be harvested quickly. \n \nThis garden is maintained by volunteers to inspire the community the benefits of ‘Grow Your Own’ food gardening.  All vegetables are donated to the St Margarets Bay Food Bank. \n \nThe final 2015 harvest came in at 421 pounds as follows: \nPotatoes (Yukon Gold and Red Chieftain) – 96 lbs. \nOnions (Talon) – 45 lbs. \nBeets (Detroit Red) – 50 lbs. \nCabbage – 28 lbs. \nKale (Borecole) – 50 lbs. \nChard – 38 lbs. \nCarrots (Nantes) – 55 lbs. \nParsnips – 15 lbs. \nRutabagas – 44 lbs. \n\nLet’s us know if you can help with the 2016 Spring Planting ! \nThe garden is maintained by Transition Bay and St Margarets Bay Food Bank volunteers.  For more information\, or if you would like to get more involved:  info@transitionbay.ca     (Note the dates listed by this automated system are just to keep the notice up for a while -the harvest is already done.) URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/crossroads-educational-vegetable-garden-fall-harvest/ LOCATION:St Margarets Bay Crossroads\, 5209 Saint Margarets Bay Road\, Tantallon\, B3Z 4R5\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20150919T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150919T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T025050 CREATED:20150610T034743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150910T005740Z UID:499-1442653200-1442682000@www.transitionbay.ca SUMMARY:Food Preservation by Traditional Ways: 7 Fun Ways to Do It Yourself DESCRIPTION:Do you want to learn about traditional ways of preserving foods?  The tried and true.\nPlease join us for a fun-filled day of building food resilience.\n \nWe’ll learn why we preserve food & how it relates to our modern world and future. \nMethods covered will include:\nCanning (hot water bath)\,\nDehydrating & Vacuum Packing\,\nFreezing\,\nFruit & Vegetable Cold Storage\, including Basement Root Cellars\,\nFermentation\,\nJams and Jellies. \nExperienced food preservers will demonstrate and explain and answer all you questions.\nThere will be a handout of weblinks to clear instructions for each method as well as lists of supplemental resources.\nYou will gain the knowledge and confidence to do it yourself!\n \nCooking School Kitchen\, Upstairs\, Tantallon Superstore\,  5178 Hwy 3\nCost: $55  –  $30 for half day  –  $30 for youth under 30.\nCoffee\, tea\, and dessert will be provided.  Bring your bagged lunch. \nPreregistration strongly encouraged due to limited space available. To register contact andrewsperaw@yahoo.com\, or phone 209-2866. \nPlease share this with others. Bring a friend! URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/food-preservation-by-traditional-ways-7-fun-ways-to-do-it-yourself/ LOCATION:Cooking School Kitchen\, Upstairs\, Tantallon Superstore\,\, 5178 Hwy 3\, Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, B3Z 4G3\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.transitionbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/preserving-the-harvest-usable-graphic.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20150823T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150823T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T025050 CREATED:20150806T012054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150806T012054Z UID:506-1440322200-1440345600@www.transitionbay.ca SUMMARY:Up!Skilling Expo DESCRIPTION:Develop your self-sufficiency skills at Bridgewater’s first Up!Skilling Expo! Have you always wanted to start keeping chickens in your back yard for eggs\, or fermenting your own kombucha? Join us for a day of demonstrations of a wide variety of skills like this! Attend five 1 hour workshops throughout the day to learn skills like bee keeping\, bicycle maintenance\, back yard chicken keeping\, fermentation\, tool sharpening and more! This exciting new event is inspired and supported by Transition Bay St Margarets. The event is being hosted by Art Happening Bridgewater and the Bridgewater Development Association. The Up!Skilling Expo is by donation and is open to all ages! You may pack a brown bag lunch or purchase lunch from 27 West Cafe in the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre. Learn more about presenters here. \nLocation\nMargaret Hennigar Public Library\, 135 North Park Street\, Bridgewater\, NS B4V 9B3 \nSchedule \n9:45am – Opening Ceremony \n10:00am – Session 1 \n11:00am – Session 2 \n12:00pm – Lunch \n12:30pm – Tour of the Lunenburg County Lifestyle Centre\, highlighting LEED elements \n1:00pm – Session 3 \n2:00pm – Session 4 \n3:00pm – Session 5 \n4:00pm – Up!Skilling Expo closing URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/upskilling-expo/ LOCATION:Margaret Hennigar Public Library\, 135 North Park Street\, Bridgewater\, Nova Scotia\, B4V 9B3\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.transitionbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/upskilling_canoe.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20150715T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150715T203000 DTSTAMP:20260501T025050 CREATED:20150609T183647Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150626T172338Z UID:484-1436974200-1436992200@www.transitionbay.ca SUMMARY:COMMUNITY LAND TRUST WORKSHOP: Towards Housing Affordability & Ecological Sustainability DESCRIPTION:A Community Land Trust (CLT) is a blended land ownership model. It secures socio-economic and environmental goals through non-profit ownership of the land and leasing it back to private owners or organizations focused on community benefit. Affordability and other goals are built into the lease creating a powerful and balanced means of blending private and community benefits. \nThis unique land tenure model has proven itself to actually increase housing affordability over time\, both for rentals and owner occupied housing. This workshop will elevate these applications as a priority. In addition\, CLTs have several other applications. Two will be touched on in this workshop – how it can be used to facilitate the transfer of land to a new generation of ecologically conscious young farmers or foresters\, and the provision of affordable workspaces. \nSound interesting and relevant? We hope so. Come and spend 5 hours engaging with Michael Lewis\, who is one of the most knowledgeable speakers in Canada on CLT’s. \nMike Lewis is well known in Canada and internationally as a practitioner\, author\, educator\, and leader in the field of CED and the social economy. His experience cuts across the full range of functions connected to community renewal and development. He has built and advised a wide range of businesses\, organizations\, and governments all over Canada and internationally as well. An innovator\, activist\, and thinker with a penchant for linking practice with policy and the micro and macro\, Mike’s leadership in CCCR (communityrenewal.ca) and elsewhere continues to help us connect the dots and stay ahead of the curve. \nDate and Time: Wednesday\, July 15\, 3:30pm to 8:30pm \nCost: $ 55.00. Dinner and refreshments are included. \nLocation: Rath Eastlink Community Centre\, 625 Abenaki Road\, Truro\, Nova Scotia. \nThe RECC is clearly visible from the Veteran Memorial Highway #102 as you drive through Truro\, Nova Scotia. Take exit 13\, head towards the town\, and gain access to the RECC parking just off of Abenaki Road. \nTo register: linda@novascotia.coop Pre-registration essential. \nFor more information:  transitionbay.ca .  Event co-sponsored by Transition Bay St Margarets and by Nova Scotia Co-operative Council. \nParticipants will be offered a comprehensive information package downloadable to your USB Flash Drive. This workshop will be a solid foundation on a proven way to make affordable and protect land for housing\, farming\, workplaces\, and conservation. Please don’t miss this opportunity. \nAsk for our email flier to share with your contacts and organizations. URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/community-land-trust-workshop-towards-housing-affordability-ecological-sustainability/ LOCATION:Rath Eastlink Community Centre\, 625 Abenaki Road\, Truro\, Nova Scotia\, B2N 0G6\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.transitionbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/Mike-Lewis-e1433874583900.png ORGANIZER;CN="David Wimberly":MAILTO:info@transitionbay.ca END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20150621T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150621T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T025051 CREATED:20150530T060322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150530T060322Z UID:481-1434891600-1434906000@www.transitionbay.ca SUMMARY:Visioning Session & 4th Birthday Party DESCRIPTION:Transition Bay St Margarets\, one of over a thousand Transition Towns globally\, is celebrating its 4th year in The Bay with a Public Visioning Session! Your projects and ideas are welcomed as you are invited to just come and listen as well as share and meet with other community members. Our successes in the Bay have been numerous and you can get involved — building and use your skills to work together for community resiliency and sustainability. \nFrom off-the-grid housing to gardening workshops\, to helping found the Tantallon Farmers Market\, to food preservation and skills-sharing workshops\, we are building diversity and local value into the St. Margaret’s Bay community fabric.  Visit transitionbay.ca\, see our documentary videos published on YouTube where you can learn more now\, and on June 21st at Mariposa we look forward to meeting you again and building capacity to face global challenges\, locally.  1 – 5 pm. The Sunroom of Mariposa Natural Market\, Tantallon Crossroads. Free. No reservations needed. Cake & refreshments provided. All warmly welcome. URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/visioning-session-4th-birthday-party/ LOCATION:Mariposa Natural Market\, 5229 St. Margaret's Bay Road\, Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, B3Z4R5\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.transitionbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/Dream-your-way-to-success-visioning-exercise-e1432964673462.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20150516T083000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150516T153000 DTSTAMP:20260501T025051 CREATED:20150103T012419Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150426T200813Z UID:294-1431765000-1431790200@www.transitionbay.ca SUMMARY:Affordable and Sustainable Housing Workshop DESCRIPTION:Vibrant communities recognize the need for sustainable housing which is accessible and affordable by both younger and older generations.  New models for community housing will be explored\, citing inspiring examples within the province and elsewhere.  The workshop will explore the potential for housing projects within the St. Margaret’s Bay area. \nJohn McKee of the Seniors Association Housing Committee commented\, “We live in a prosperous\, beautiful area of the province\, yet there is almost no affordable  accommodation for seniors or young people – we need to do something.” \nYoung people\, single parents\, empty nesters\, and seniors living on modest or fixed incomes with family ties to the community who might wish to stay or settle in the area cannot find affordable accommodation and are obliged to live with extended family or move elsewhere in the province. \nTo address the need for accessible and affordable housing in our community\, Transition Bay and the Seniors Association of St. Margaret’s Bay are jointly sponsoring a community workshop to explore ways that we can encourage the development of attractive\, economical\, and sustainable housing that the whole community can be proud of. \nThe keynote speaker for the event will be Jim Mustard\, a Councillor from the Municipality of Inverness County in Cape Breton who has been instrumental in implementing new and innovative approaches to the development and financing of affordable housing in Cape Breton with an emphasis on community involvement. \nFollowing Jim’s presentation\, and presentations by others with knowledge of community housing development during the morning\, the group will be asked to put their heads together in the afternoon to come up with potential solutions that are practical and enhance our community. \nWe welcome participation from people who have the motivation\, skills\, or resources necessary to help make this goal a reality\, especially those with background in the development\, construction\, or financing of both market and affordable housing. If you have been thinking that you would like to help in shaping St. Margaret’s Bay’s future and make a real difference in how we grow and develop as a caring and inclusive community\, please plan to attend. \nWe expecially wish to invite youth\, young families\, and single parents to register and attend. Youth ideas\, perspective\, and energy are essential. Please come.  Please tell your friends.  Please share with us in this unique opportunity to stay or move to St. Margaret’s Bay! \nTea\, coffee and a light lunch will be served. \nAttendance for this workshop is by advanced registration only. To register for this event\, contact: Housing@BaySeniors.ca or call 902-820-3334 (leave a message). \nThe event is free of charge but we suggest a $20 donation\, if you can\, to help offset costs and to seed future work. (Donation not required.) \n  \nFor more information\, contact info@transitionbay.ca. URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/affordable-and-sustainable-housing-workshop/ LOCATION:St. Luke’s United Church Lower Hall\, 5374 St Margarets Bay Rd.\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.transitionbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Via-Verde_Vegetable-Fruit-Gardens_Green-Roof_David-Sundberg_Esto-e1421043320405.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20150510T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150510T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T025051 CREATED:20150221T142155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150221T194551Z UID:445-1431262800-1431277200@www.transitionbay.ca SUMMARY:Crossroads Educational Vegetable Garden - Spring Planting DESCRIPTION:Join us on Mother’s Day afternoon to praise your Mother Earth by getting your hands in the soil!  This will be the forth annual garden prep and planting session for the Crossroads Educational Vegetable Garden.  The garden will be expanded yet again with more raised beds\, and we will likely see the 2015 harvest surpass the 270 pounds we harvested in 2014!  This year\, we will be working even more closely with the St Margarets Bay Food Bank.  A special new project may also be announced in our partnership with the Food Bank. \nPlease let us know if you plan to attend and help out – all volunteers are welcome! \nContact:  info@transitionbay.ca URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/crossroads-educational-vegetable-garden-spring-planting/ LOCATION:St Margarets Bay Crossroads\, 5209 Saint Margarets Bay Road\, Tantallon\, B3Z 4R5\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.transitionbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/IMG_0297-1-TBSM.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150409 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150413 DTSTAMP:20260501T025051 CREATED:20141218T232012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150222T143414Z UID:73-1428537600-1428883199@www.transitionbay.ca SUMMARY:LOCAL PROSPERITY - New Economics for Rural Canada Conference DESCRIPTION:Teaching Practical Economic Tools For Local Communities\n\nTransition Bay is pleased to be one of the sponsors and organizers of this important regional event. \nThis conference will focus on how individuals\, businesses\, and communities in rural communities can design and then implement a practical blueprint for a prosperous future and a healthy economy.  Local Prosperity will feature the best of the best – examples of a new economic model in action at the local level\, in Atlantic Canada\, other regions of Canada\, and the world.  This conference will teach a wide range of immediately-actionable tools for community builders.  Local Prosperity is intended for those who can begin the work to inspire others in the implementation of these projects and tools.  Over 35 keynote speakers\, moderators and panelists will share their experience and knowledge in a wide range of local community initiatives. \nThe Conference opens with an Up!Skilling Festival and Expo on Thursday\, April 9th\, with classes teaching valuable once-common skills\, crafts and trades important to becoming a resilient ‘Do-It-Yourselfer.’ \nConference location: Annapolis Royal Regional Academy and the Annapolis Basin Conference Centre. \nEarly registration is encouraged – please email info@localprosperity.ca \nFor more information\, visit www.localprosperity.ca \n  URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/local-prosperity-an-atlantic-regional-conference/ LOCATION:Unnamed Venue\, St Margarets Bay\, Nova Scotia\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.transitionbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/logocolour.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20150325T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150325T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T025051 CREATED:20141218T231319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150221T184737Z UID:71-1427310000-1427317200@www.transitionbay.ca SUMMARY:Film Screening: The Economics of Happiness DESCRIPTION:The Economics of Happiness is an award winning film featuring many voices from six continents calling for systemic economic change. While government and big business promote globalization and the consolidation of corporate power\, people around the world are resisting those policies and working to forge a very different future. Communities are coming together to re-build more human scale\, ecological economies based on a new paradigm: an economics of localization.  After the film there will be opportunity for discussion of powerful alternatives developing locally. \nPrior to the film\, there will be an Annual General Meeting for Transition Bay St Margarets Association (approx 15 minutes). \nFor more information\, contact: info@transitionbay.ca URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/film-screening-the-economics-of-happiness/ LOCATION:Tantallon Public Library\, 3646 Hammonds Plains Road\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.transitionbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/hffdeehd.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20150325T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150325T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T025051 CREATED:20150225T012633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150225T012633Z UID:459-1427310000-1427310000@www.transitionbay.ca SUMMARY:Annual General Meeting DESCRIPTION:A short 15 minute Annual General Meeting will be held at 7:00pm\, prior to the film ‘Economics of Happiness.’ URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/annual-general-meeting/ LOCATION:Tantallon Public Library\, 3646 Hammonds Plains Road\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, Canada END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20150313T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150313T214500 DTSTAMP:20260501T025051 CREATED:20150105T073033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150214T033145Z UID:343-1426273200-1426283100@www.transitionbay.ca SUMMARY:THE WISDOM TO SURVIVE: a powerful new film DESCRIPTION:THE WISDOM TO SURVIVE accepts the consensus of scientists that climate change has already arrived\, and asks\, what is keeping us from action? The film explores how unlimited growth and greed are destroying the life support system of the planet\, the social fabric of the society\, and the lives of billions of people.  \nWill we have the wisdom to survive? The film features thought leaders and activists in the realms of science\, economics\, and spirituality discussing how we can evolve and take action in the face of climate disruption. They urge us to open ourselves to the beauty that surrounds us and get to work on ensuring it thrives. \n“This film is deeply moving and profoundly engaging. Indeed\, it has the potential to transform lives because it provides visions of how we should live in the midst of massive environmental challenges. I cannot recommend it more highly!”\nMary Evelyn Tucker\, Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology \nAfter the screening we will provide opportunity for group discussion and exploration related to this film.  All welcome.  Please join us.\nDonations encouraged ($10)\, but not required.  Generosity policy applies.\n \nFor more information please contact:  David Wimberly davidwimberly@gmail.com\n or HSC Community Events CommunityEvents@shambhala.org\n\n\nThe evening is a joint effort of Halifax Shambhala Centre and the Gardening Goodness Project\, as well as Transition Bay St Margarets\, SMB Shambhala Centre\, SMB Stewardship Association\, St. Luke’s United Church\, and GPI Atlantic Youth. URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/the-wisom-to-survive-a-powerful-new-film/ LOCATION:Halifax Shambhala Centre\, 1084 Tower Road\, Halifax\, B3H2Y5\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.transitionbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/WisdomTS-full-logo-2-e1421022129203.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20150201T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150201T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T025051 CREATED:20141218T231038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20141224T043440Z UID:68-1422799200-1422810000@www.transitionbay.ca SUMMARY:Off-Grid Housing Workshop DESCRIPTION:This workshop will consist of a two hour presentation followed by a tour of a nearby modern off-grid home. \nSome of the topics the presentation will include: \no Introduction to off-grid \no Types of off-grid systems \no Off-grid for new construction \no Off-grid as a retrofit for existing houses \no Components of off-grid systems \no Energy use reduction techniques \no Trade-off choices \no Cost of some sample off-grid packages \no Discussion of off-grid living \no Discussion of the house that will be toured \no Ample time for questions \nThe tour will allow participants to see an off-grid house in actions. On the main level it will become apparent that\, in this house\, off-grid living looks a lot like on-grid living. In the utility room of the lower lever you will get to see the inverters\, charge controllers\, batteries and so on that make the system go. This home includes a geodesic dome greenhouse where vegetables are grown both summer and winter without the use of fossil fuels for heating and the greenhouse will be part of the tour. \nBecause of space and time constraints\, the tour will be limited to 40 people. Upon arriving at the library you can register for the tour and it will be first-come first served. \nThe primary presenter at this workshop will be Cam Farnell\, who has been living happily off-grid for five years and has no plans to go back. \nA $20.00 donation is recommended for this event. \nLocation: Tantallon Public Library \nFor more information please contact: \ninfo@transitionbay.ca URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/off-grid-housing-workshop/ LOCATION:Tantallon Public Library\, 3646 Hammonds Plains Road\, Upper Tantallon\, Nova Scotia\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://www.transitionbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/IMG_0324-e1433904189324.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20150127T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150127T210000 DTSTAMP:20260501T025051 CREATED:20141218T225542Z LAST-MODIFIED:20150105T172750Z UID:65-1422385200-1422392400@www.transitionbay.ca SUMMARY:Film Screening: THE WISDOM TO SURVIVE DESCRIPTION:THE WISDOM TO SURVIVE accepts the consensus of scientists that climate change has already arrived\, and asks\, what is keeping us from action? The film explores how unlimited growth and greed are destroying the life support system of the planet\, the social fabric of the society\, and the lives of billions of people. \nWill we have the wisdom to survive? The film features thought leaders and activists in the realms of science\, economics\, and spirituality discussing how we can evolve and take action in the face of climate disruption. They urge us to open ourselves to the beauty that surrounds us and get to work on ensuring it thrives. \nAfter the screening we will provide opportunity for group discussion and exploration related to this film.  All welcome.  Please join us. \n\n“This film is deeply moving and profoundly engaging. Indeed\, it has the potential to transform lives because it provides visions of how we should live in the midst of massive environmental challenges. I cannot recommend it more highly!”\n   -Mary Evelyn Tucker\, Yale Forum on Religion and Ecology\n\nCo-sponsored by Ecology Action Centre\, Fusion Halifax\, and Transition Bay.\n For more information please contact: \ninfo@transitionbay.ca URL:https://www.transitionbay.ca/event/the-wisdom-to-survive/ LOCATION:Bus Stop Theatre\, 2203 Gottingen Street\, Halifax\, Nova Scotia\, Canada ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://www.transitionbay.ca/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/WisdomtoSurvive.png END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR