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1st Tuesday: Planning for Action Meeting at Emergence Community Arts Collective

August 3, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm

For our first Tuesday of the month, we will be Planning for Action. This meeting will focus on two major projects that Ecolocity is working on - Training for Transition (T4T) and gardening/local food workshops supported by a Washington Parks and People grant. At the meeting, we will talk about how to plan these events, including logistics, marketing, publicity and more! Come help us spread the word on sustainability and ready our community for transition to a just, petroleum-independent society.

Deborah Schober might attend Shannon Brescher Shea's event Jul 29, 2010

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1st Tuesday: Planning for Action at Emergence Community Arts Collective

July 6, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm

We're moving to a slightly new schedule, where we're having the 1st Tuesday be a "Planning for Action" meeting and the 3rd Tuesday be a "Active Working" meeting. For this month, we'll be trying a new format, where we have a short introduction and then split into Working Groups. Don't worry if you've never attended! We welcome input and love for new people to participate.Here's a brief agenda:7:00-7:15: Personal introductions and announcements7:15-7:30: Introduction of three Working Groups and…See More

Deborah Schober is attending Ecolocitizen's event Jul 2, 2010

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Third Tuesday: Seed Saving Workshop! at Emergence Community Arts Collective

July 20, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm

Have you been growing your garden, but wondering if you'll have to buy all new seeds next year? Worry no longer! This workshop will help you learn how to save your seeds year after year, an ancient practice that's still just as useful today. If you already have experience with seed saving, come along as well. We'd love for you to share your expertise.This workshop will be our "working meeting" for July. It will start with a short film about seed saving, include a bit of an intro about its…See More

Deborah Schober might attend Shannon Brescher Shea's event Jun 28, 2010

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1st Tuesday: Food & Farming at Emergence Community Arts Collective

June 1, 2010 from 7pm to 9pm

Main topic for discussion will be coming up with ideas for the Bruce Monroe site on Georgia Avenue, just up the street from ECAC. Already suggested to Office of Planning for temporary use for this 6 acres until the school is rebuilt, are green jobs training, community gardens, farmers market. What input does Ecolocity have to offer?

Deborah Schober might attend Ecolocitizen's event Jun 1, 2010

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Holiday Cheer at The Potter's House

December 15, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm

Join us for our last meeting of the year when we'll hang out, reminisce, celebrate, chew the rag, lick our wounds, scheme for next year.We'll meet at The Potter's House Bookstore and Cafe, the first store to accept Potomacs, in mutual support. They'll mount a special display of books for your browsing and shopping convenience. Don't worry if, yes, you have no Potomacs. You can get some there.See More

Deborah Schober is attending Ecolocitizen's event Dec 14, 2009

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Deborah Schober left a comment for Larry Chang

Hi Larry, Do I try to attach it here? Or is there a different 'comment' button? I'm not so sure how much this particular business plan will help but I'm going to ask if they have the narrative, as well. This is mainly numbers…

Dec 8, 2009

Deborah Schober and Raghu are now friends Dec 8, 2009

Larry Chang left a comment for Deborah Schober

Hi Deborah, You can post the business plan to the group using the comment box. There is an icon at the extreme right, very faint, that allows you to attach and upload files. If the banking info is hard copy bring those to the meeting. Thanks, Larry

Dec 8, 2009

Sustainable McMillan

Historic McMillan Park is threatened with senseless development if concerned activists do nothing to prevent it. A permaculture solution is environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.

Deborah Schober joined Ecolocitizen's group Dec 7, 2009

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1st Tuesday: Food & Farming at Emergence Community Arts Collective

December 1, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm

Continuing the discussion:* Large-scale urban farming/urban development* Urban farming on public lands* McMillan Park* Petworth MarketSee More

Deborah Schober is attending Ecolocitizen's event Nov 29, 2009

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Green Festival at Washington Convention Center

October 10, 2009 at 10am to October 11, 2009 at 6pm

October 10-11, 2009Saturday 10AM - 7PMSunday 11AM - 6PMAt the Washington DC Green Festival™, a joint project of Global Exchange and Green America, we’re celebrating what’s working in our communities—across the District, Maryland and Virginia—for people, for business and for the environment.You’ll enjoy more than 125 renowned speakers and 350 green businesses (start your holiday shopping now!), great how-to workshops, green films, a Fair Trade pavilion, yoga classes, organic beer, delicious…See More

Deborah Schober is attending Ecolocitizen's event Sep 24, 2009

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4th Tuesday: Film: Fresh (switched from 3rd Tuesday) at Emergence Community Arts Collective

August 25, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm

FRESH celebrates the farmers, thinkers and business people across America who are re-inventing our food system. Among several main characters, FRESH features urban farmer and activist, Will Allen, the recipient of MacArthur's 2008 Genius Award; sustainable farmer and entrepreneur, Joel Salatin, made famous by Michael Pollan's book, the Omnivore's Dilemma; and supermarket owner, David Ball, challenging our Wal-Mart dominated economy.Suggested donation: $5Watch clip featuring Will Allen whose…See More

Deborah Schober is attending Ecolocitizen's event Aug 19, 2009

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Hi Deborah, thanks for joining us and honoring us with your presence. Feel free to customize your page, post questions, thoughts, articles, photos, videos, add cool apps, make friends, message privately, join or create groups that reflect your…

Aug 5, 2009

Deborah Schober is now a member of EcolocityDC Aug 5, 2009

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Occupation: Outreach/Community Division Organizer

What is your motivation for joining this group?: I believe in localizing our systems: farm, food, currency - our economic systems, in general, much like biodiversity in our ecosystems.

What skills or experience would you share? We need architects, artists, planners, scholars, farmers, web wizards, fundraisers, vintners, vegan chefs, grant writers, carpenters, beekeepers, scientists, dreamers, lobbyists - you get the idea ...: I have a great deal of farming/gardening experience, and gaining experience in grant writing, outreach/advocacy, community organizing, and fundraising.

Previous collective living experience?: co-housing, group house

What would you like to offer?: labor

What are your areas of interest?: alternative commerce, permaculture, urban farming

What level of commitment to an intentional community would you consider at this point?: intern

Please choose one or more skills inventory surveys to take, depending on what you feel your skill set is. Please click on the choice (or copy the website into your browser) to take the survey.: Hands-On Skills: http://www.surveymethods.com/EndUser.aspx?DCF8948AD99C8F8E

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At 2:11pm on August 5, 2009, Ecolocitizen said…: Hi Deborah, thanks for joining us and honoring us with your presence. Feel free to customize your page, post questions, thoughts, articles, photos, videos, add cool apps, make friends, message privately, join or create groups that reflect your interests.

We look forward to your participation in anchoring our vision with your energy and expertise as we seek to live more sustainably and equitably. We plan a wide range of programs and your input will be welcome.

We meet WEEKLY due to the enormity of the challenges and the urgency needed to address the issues that face us - Tuesdays 7 pm at Emergence Community Arts Collective, 733 Euclid Street NW, WDC 20001. We've been following a schedule something like this:
1st week - Food & Farming
2nd week - Transition
3rd week - Film
4th week - Community Building Community: Planning & Networking
5th week when there's one - Special guest
See the Events calendar to save dates of what interests you.

At 9:50pm on December 7, 2009, Larry Chang said…: Hi Deborah,
You can post the business plan to the group using the comment box. There is an icon at the extreme right, very faint, that allows you to attach and upload files. If the banking info is hard copy bring those to the meeting.
Thanks,
Larry

At 2:06pm on October 5, 2010, gift said…: giftdesmond@ymail.com
My name is gift i saw your profile today and became interested in you,i will also like to know you more,and if you can send an email to my email address,i will give you my pictures here is my email address (giftdesmond@ymail.com) I believe we can move from here! Awaiting for your mail to my email_ address above.Miss gift
PLEASE I WANT YOU TO CONTACT ME DIRECTLY TO MY EMAIL

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