Wednesday, May 9, 2012

What May Happen in May?


Happy May everybody!

Here's what's up at The Brickhouse and beyond this month. If there are any events or uses of the space you would like to pencil in for this month or for next month, or activities you don't necessarily want to organize but would love to see happen sometime soon, let me know! 

Love,

-Khris

All events are all ages and free unless otherwise noted. Bring your family and friends!

Fri, 5/18, 7pm, Film: The Economics of Happiness: "The number of Americans who say 'Yes, I'm happy with my life' peaks in 1956 and goes steadily downhill ever since." This film is a great discussion starter that looks at how localized living can not only address the environmental and economic crises, but also lead to more fundamentally happier lives. Featuring interviews with Bill McKibben, Vandana Shiva, Rob Hopkins, Samdhong Rinpoche and many others. The Economics of Happiness has traveled to film festivals in Peru, Australia, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands, Spain, Canada, and all over the U.S. Welcome it to Newport, Vermont. Followed by a Q+A with co-director, author, and Sterling College professor Steven Gorelick and a discussion of the economics of happiness here in Newport. $5 donation encouraged.

Sat 5/19, 9am to noon, Wild Edibles Walk at Northwoods: Take a walk through the forest with expert forager Pete Rodin and find yourself surrounded by wild foods you never knew existed. Pete will point out naturally occurring plants you can gather for food and/or medicine and offer tips on how to find them where you live. Come reconnect with this ancient, practical skill and celebrate the last class of Fresh Start's Over-Winter Workshop Series. Good waterproof shoes or boots are recommended. Suggested donation $10. Rideshares to Northwoods will be available. This walk is limited to 15 people, so please RSVP early to reserve your space by e-mailing freshstartcommunityfarm@yahoo.com or calling 215-584-3150. 

Wed, 5/23, 7pm, Wordsearch Wednesday: "Home":  We all live here, but what does "home" mean to you right now? Share your answer through a poem, a story, a song, or however you like. Come to share, come to listen, come to come.

Fri, 5/25, 7 pm, Pot Luck: Our last potluck was a feast so we're very happy to host another. Bring a dish or drink to share, along with an instrument to play if you have one!

Sat, 5/26, 11am to 3 pmFresh Start Garden Opening Bonanza: Join Fresh Start Community Farm and most of your neighbors at the Summer Street garden to kick off a great second season of fresh food, fun, and community building. Featuring local food, live music, artmaking,a walking tour connecting Fresh Start's current and future gardens, volunteer info, and more. More details to be announced very soon. Keep your eyes open for an even flyer around town.

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

Wake up! It's Spring!

It's hard to do anything totally new, but there's something to be said for doing something that's new to your community, in your community. So I wasn't totally surprised when I told people we were going to have a public pillow fight to celebrate waking up from Winter, and the reaction I got from more than one person was "Oh, they do that in New York...like thousands and thousands of people." Or, "Yeah, they do that in San Francisco, it's crazy. There's feathers all over the place." Maybe they do. They also do it in Newport, Vermont.

(Muchos, muchos love to Chris Venegas and Leah Gable for making the most of their lunch break, and to Cindy Perron for capturing it.)