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Rethinking our Connection to Fossil Fuels: A Discussion

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Many of our traditional ideas and practices need to be reconsidered to facilitate the swift transition away from fossil fuels to clean energy. We will consider the impact of our built environment, transportation, the natural environment, food, our stuff, disinformation, and individual actions on carbon pollution. We will rethink more sustainable practices that are more consistent with our values. Our goal is to give every participant actionable information that they can incorporate into their lives right now. Pre-registration is required. Please visit Riverbend’s website for more information and to register. The Zoom link for the workshop will be provided via

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College Money Workshop

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High school seniors and their caregivers who reside in North Philadelphia are invited to take part in the upcoming free College Money Workshop featuring Dana Martin from Get My Kid To College. Participants will learn about scholarships, the new FAFSA, and important considerations before selecting a school. There will also be opportunities to ask any college prep related questions that families may have. Virtual Zoom workshop. Register today at linktr.ee/bluesbabefdn

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Reclaiming Our Vote – The Stakes of the 2023 Municipal Election

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Reclaiming Our Vote - The Stakes of the 2023 Municipal Election Join NExT Philadelphia (The Urban League of Philadelphia Young Professionals) for an exciting online event on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at 8:00 PM EDT. The stakes have never been higher as we come together to discuss and strategize for the upcoming municipal election. This event is your opportunity to make your voice heard and be a part of the movement to reclaim our vote. During this event, we will delve into the key issues at hand, what's on the ballot, and the impact this election will have on our

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The Museum for Art in Wood presents Queering Wood Craft: Erotiscium and Craft, an LGBTQIA+ Woodworkers Roundtable Part 7

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The Museum for Art in Wood has launched a series of conversations with queer woodworkers. Haniel Wides, a student at the North Bennet Street School, will lead the next edition of the roundtable discussion with leading queer woodworkers and artists in wood, sharing the ways their lived experience impacts their craft, process, and aesthetic. Join us for this enlightening and fun afternoon. Haniel Wides is a non-binary artist and fabricator from Baltimore, MD, who is currently enrolled in the Cabinetry and Furniture Making program at North Bennet Street School. They strive to approach woodcraft with a socially and historically conscious

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CCL Philly Monthly Meeting

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This is our regular monthly meeting of the local Philadelphia chapter of Citizens Climate Lobby as we work to build congressional support and political will for action on climate change. We meet online due to COVID-19. The local meeting follows a national level video call with a guest speaker. You can join remotely with the provided Zoom video conference link from your computer or smart phone, or by phone using a conference line number. All are welcome! Register and we will send you links to the national session (http://cclusa.org/meeting) which starts at 1:00 pm and lasts about 40 minutes, as