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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="David Wimberly":MAILTO:info@transitionbay.ca
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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
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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
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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
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20150715T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150715T203000
DTSTAMP:20260501T163135
CREATED:20150609T183647Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150626T172338Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20150621T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150621T170000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150530T060322Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20150516T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150516T153000
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CREATED:20150103T012419Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20150510T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150510T170000
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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
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20150409
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20150413
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CREATED:20141218T232012Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20150325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150325T210000
DTSTAMP:20260501T163135
CREATED:20141218T231319Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150221T184737Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20150325T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150325T190000
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CREATED:20150225T012633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150225T012633Z
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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
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20150313T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20150313T214500
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CREATED:20150105T073033Z
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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
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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
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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
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