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Interview Downloadable
Our interview can finally be listened to from here – two MP3 format sound files, about the transition movement and transition towns in general, and what is going on in Amherst in particular. They may take a while to download, … Continue reading
WMUA interviews Transition Amherst
We will talk about Transitioin Amherst’s story and future. John White and Gábor Lukács will be interviewed on WMUA’s Focus program this Sunday, 12 noon, by Eleanor Manire-Gatti. Please tune to 91.1 FM to listen to the program.
Board game is printed!
I have the first printed version of the “Growing Resilient/Growing Resilience” board game. And it looks fabulous! See more about it here. And watch for a date to play it soon on this blog. Gabor
Transition & Resilience HUB Gathering
New England Transition & Resilience HUB Gathering at the Slow Living Summit, Brattleboro VT, June 5 – 8 New England Transition & Resilience Hub Meeting Saturday, June 8 12pm – 4pm Brattleboro, Vermont RSVP to sarah@localcircles.org Come share stories, lessons, … Continue reading
Run for Community Resilience
A Positive Response to the Boston bombings: Run for Community Resilience to Show Support & Help Our Kids Envision a Positive Future With the suspect now in custody, it is time to focus on healing and positive action, especially for … Continue reading
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Full-Belly Dance party
Once again Grow Food Northampton is co-sponsoring a terrific benefit dance party to support our region’s local food security. The Full-Belly, Benefit Dance Party was created four years ago to capture the incredible outpouring of support and community involvement during … Continue reading
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Senior Cohousing
Senior Cohousing Information Sessions Scheduled—in Amherst & Northampton A public presentation – “Senior Cohousing: An Option for Aging Successfully in Community,” – will be given by cohousing resident, advocate, and facilitator Dyan Wiley on 3 different dates and locations in … Continue reading
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Bikeability Assessment
Attention Hampshire County bicyclists, residents, and all! Do you want to make our roads safer for bicycling? We have a great opportunity for you to do just that. At the request of the City of Northampton and Town of Amherst, … Continue reading
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Meetup group for co-housing
New meetup group aims to create affordable co-housing in Western Mass. The co-housing concept appeals to many people who are seeking a more community-oriented and earth-friendly way of life. However, existing co-housing communities in western Mass. are quite expensive to … Continue reading
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Transition Amherst Interviews Transition United States
Emily Polk, activist, PhD candidate, and member of Transition Amherst met with Transition U.S.’s Executive Director Carolyne Stayton in Sebastopol, California to discuss the work of Transition projects around the country; different ways initiatives can get sustainable funding; how to … Continue reading
