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SUMMARY:Earth Lines: A Poetry Workshop and Reading with Mary Quade\, MFA
DESCRIPTION:Join us this September 6th for Earth Lines: A Poetry Workshop and Reading with Mary Quade\, MFA from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the Family Life Center’s Labyrinth\, 16349 Chillicothe Rd\, Chagrin Falls\, OH 44023. This event is open to the public and facilitated by Professor Mary Quade. \nIn this unique gathering\, we’ll explore how poetry can deepen our connection to the natural world\, offering language to express wonder\, grief\, and responsibility. Through guided writing exercises\, shared readings\, and reflective conversation\, participants will be invited to engage their senses\, tap into personal experience\, and give voice to the landscapes that shape us. Whether you’re a seasoned writer or simply curious about the power of words\, this workshop is open to all. Together\, we’ll use art to slow down\, listen closely\, and rediscover our relationship with the living earth. Come write\, reflect\, and reconnect with nature\, with community\, and with yourself. \nRegister Here\n\nAbout Mary Quade\, MFAMary Quade is the author of two poetry collections\, Guide to Native Beasts (Cleveland State University Poetry Center) and Local Extinctions (Gold Wake)\, and the essay collection Zoo World (The Ohio State University Press/Mad Creek Books)\, winner of The Journal Non/Fiction Prize. Her work has received an Oregon Literary Fellowship and four Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Awards for both poetry and creative nonfiction. She teaches creative writing at Hiram College.
URL:https://communitylifecollaborative.org/event/earth-lines-a-poetry-workshop-and-reading-with-dr-mary-quade/
LOCATION:The Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Road\, Bainbridge\, OH\, 44023\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLC Event
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SUMMARY:Bees\, Bugs and Butterflies Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a stunning story and photo journey by Northeast Ohio artists that explores local pollinators\, native plants and how they support our regional ecosystem. The Bees\, Bugs and Butterflies: How Pollinators Help the Cuyahoga Region Bloom exhibit is open from September 2nd through December 1st at the Community Life Collaborative Garden View Gallery. \nThe exhibit features Northeast Ohio photographers Jerry Cannon\, Danae Wolfe\, Jim Roetzel\, D. J. Reiser\, Anthony Rodgers and Jeffrey Gibson. Discover our native insects’ various life stages and see how they are hard at work supporting our local biome in this unique photographic journey. \nGallery Viewing hours are from September 2nd through December 1st every Monday to Thursday from 10:30 AM – 3:30 PM. Reach out to 440-708-1961 for any questions. \nReception and Artist Q& A on October 16\, 2025 from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at Community Life Collaborative Garden View Gallery\, 16349 Chillicothe Road\, Chagrin Falls. Register for the Reception and Artist Q&A here
URL:https://communitylifecollaborative.org/event/bees-bugs-and-butterflies-exhibit-september-2025/
LOCATION:The Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Road\, Bainbridge\, OH\, 44023\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLC Event
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SUMMARY:Soak It Up: Rain Garden Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Soak It Up: Rain Garden Workshop\nLearn about how to create your own beautiful rain garden to reduce flooding\, add native plants\, help pollinators and improve water quality! Join us on August 14th from 5:30 – 7:30 pm at the Community Life Collaborative\, Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Rd.\, Chagrin Falls. \nRain gardens are a great way to bring conservation benefits and beauty to your yard\, reduce flooding and improve water quality. Join your neighbors in nature for this fun intro\, things to consider\, plants to choose\, design and installation tips\, and helpful resources. Presented by by Laura Bonnell of Chagrin Valley Watershed Partners.  \nReserve your spot today! We’re giving away free flower seeds to the first 25 who register. This event is free and open to all. \nRegister Here\n  \nGenerously Supported by:
URL:https://communitylifecollaborative.org/event/soak-it-up-rain-garden-workshop/
LOCATION:The Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Road\, Bainbridge\, OH\, 44023\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLC Event
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SUMMARY:Compost 101 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join your neighbors in nature and science for this fun demo and how-to at our Composting 101 Workshop with Gail Prunty from Geauga Soil & Water Conservation District on July 31st from 5:30 – 7:30 PM at the Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Rd\, Chagrin Falls\, OH 44023. \nWe’ll bust myths about composting and demonstrate how easy and sustainable it is to make compost. This event is free and open to all. You will also receive a backyard compost bin\, a kitchen compost pail with a lid\, hand weigh scale\, and easy how-to materials ($100 value + access to expert support). Only 40 spots available. Register today! \nRegister here\nThis event is in partnership with Geauga – Trumbull Solid Waste Management District and Geauga Soil & Water Conservation District\, supported by our friends at FoodStrong.
URL:https://communitylifecollaborative.org/event/compost-101/
LOCATION:The Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Road\, Bainbridge\, OH\, 44023\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLC Event
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SUMMARY:Volunteer Opportunity: Garden & Grill Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, July 26th from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Family Life Center to celebrate the amazing progress we’ve made in the garden over the past few months! Enjoy delicious grilled food\, connect with fellow community members\, and lend a hand in the garden as we continue to nurture and grow our shared space. \nVolunteer tasks will include weeding\, dead-heading\, and trimming branches. Bring gardening gloves\, shovels and trowels as you are able. \nRegister Here\nPlease let us know if you are coming and whether you can contribute a side dish. RSVP by emailing marenkoepf@gmail.com \n(Rain date: Sunday 7/27/25 from 1:00pm-4:00pm)
URL:https://communitylifecollaborative.org/event/volunteer-opportunity-garden-grill-party/
LOCATION:The Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Road\, Bainbridge\, OH\, 44023\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLC Event
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SUMMARY:Climate Hope Affiliates: Chapter Launch Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to share an opportunity from one of our partners that aligns deeply with the values we hold at Community Life Collaborative. \nOn Monday\, July 14th from 6:30–9:00 PM\, the national United Church of Christ (UCC) Environmental Justice Ministries will host a Climate Hope Affiliates Launch Workshop at the Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Rd\, Chagrin Falls\, OH 44023. Remote attendance is also available via Zoom. \nThe UCC Climate Hope Affiliates program empowers people of faith and conscience to take meaningful\, sustained action on climate change and social injustice. Through training\, relationship-building\, and transformational advocacy\, local teams work together to influence public policy\, engage their communities\, and become agents of hope and change. \nAs a supporting partner\, we believe in the power of local connection and in the critical role faith communities can play in advancing environmental equity. If you’re passionate about climate\, justice\, and building deeper relationships for change\, this is a space for you. \nJoin us on July 14th and help build a collective voice to address climate collapse by building relationships with local representatives\, media\, and one another.
URL:https://communitylifecollaborative.org/event/climate-hope-affiliates-chapter-launch-workshop/
LOCATION:The Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Road\, Bainbridge\, OH\, 44023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:Geauga County Reimagining Community
DESCRIPTION:Join us together with Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition and Ohio State University on Saturday\, July 12th from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe  Road Chargin Falls OH 44023. \nThe community conversation is focused on increasing the resilience of coastal communities to extreme weather and other climate change impacts\, including sea level rise and drought. This builds on longstanding efforts to address disproportionate impacts of extreme weather and flooding in the region while building capacity among communities of concern\, while also gathering information from local residents. \nThis event is part of a larger series of regional conversations aimed at building a climate resilience plan for Northeast Ohio\, supporting the ongoing work of the Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition\, Ohio State University Extension\, and funded by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). \nThis event is FREE\, and all residents of Geauga County are encouraged to attend. Each participant will receive $10\, an air purifier\, and lunch during the event. This is a space to share\, listen\, and shape next steps. Join us in reimagining a more just and resilient Geauga County. \nRegister Here\nPlease RSVP to +1 216-295-0283 or sspruill@neobhc.org \n  \n 
URL:https://communitylifecollaborative.org/event/geauga-county-reimagining-community/
LOCATION:The Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Road\, Bainbridge\, OH\, 44023\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLC Event
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SUMMARY:Cultivating A Better Tomorrow: 4th Annual Garden Gala
DESCRIPTION:Buy Tickets Here\n\n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Join us for our annual fundraiser\, Cultivating A Better Tomorrow\, on June 14th from 6:00 – 10:00 PM at The Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Road Chagrin Falls\, OH 44023. \nEnjoy a magical evening featuring games\, dancing\, raffles\, silent auction\, delicious food\, sparkling water\, wine & beer—plus a special performance by Up ’Til 4! Support the CLC’s mission to engage communities in social and environmental justice by empowering untapped relationships\, collaborations\, and understandings across boundaries. Tickets are available until June 6th. \nSpecial Peformance By:\n \nSponsorship Opportunities:\n\n\nThe Community Life Collaborative’s 2024 Garden Gala hosted over 250 guests who declared it “the most fun they’d ever had at a fundraiser” for the third year in a row\, and promised to be back in 2025. This year’s Garden Gala ‘Cultivating a Better Tomorrow’ will be a sell-out event. \nOur goal is to raise $60\,000 to advance local social and environmental justice programming – to expand our community’s commitment to diversity\, equity\, and inclusion.  Email gala@communitylifecollaborative.org or call 440.708.1961 for more information. View our sponsor packet here. \n \nBuy Tickets Here\n\n\n  \n			\n				\n				\n				\n				\n				Unforgettable Experiences Await! Bid to Win!\nGet ready to bid on four incredible experiences! Each package offers an unforgettable adventure\, complete with premium amenities and VIP treatment. Place your bids on one or all of these exciting experiences from a luxurious golf retreat\, an idyllic wine country escape\, an exciting Nashville getaway\, to a five-star private dining experience. These experiences are open for bidding now through June 14 at 9:00 PM ET. Participation in the silent auction is not limited to Garden Gala event attendees; all are welcome to support us by placing bids online. Don’t miss your chance to win an experience of a lifetime! \nLuxury Golf Retreat \nEscape to a five-star Fairmont hotel in Scottsdale\, Sonoma\, or Hawaii for a golf getaway like no other. Enjoy world-class golf courses\, exquisite dining\, and top-tier spa amenities\, plus a $500 hotel gift card to enhance your stay. This retreat is pure luxury. Place your bid! \nVirginia Wine Country Escape \nIndulge in a private winery retreat in the heart of Virginia’s Monticello wine region. Your group of six will stay at a renovated wine estate\, complete with a private winery tour and tasting in a stunning barn and tasting room. With Charlottesville and Lynchburg just a short drive away\, this getaway is the perfect blend of relaxation and exploration. Place your bid! \nNashville Getaway \nExperience the best of Music City with a three-night stay in a top-rated hotel featuring premium amenities. Choose from iconic experiences like blending your own Tennessee whiskey or taking a VIP tour of the legendary Ryman Auditorium. Don’t miss your chance to win this incredible Nashville experience. Place your bid! \nPrivate Chef Dining Experience \nEnjoy a five-star restaurant experience in the comfort of your home with a private chef for six guests. From a customized menu and ingredient selection to full-service dining and cleanup\, this exclusive culinary experience ensures an unforgettable evening with family or friends. Place your bid! \n  \n 
URL:https://communitylifecollaborative.org/event/cultivating-a-better-tomorrow-4th-annual-garden-gala/
LOCATION:The Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Road\, Bainbridge\, OH\, 44023\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLC Event
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SUMMARY:Garden Planting Party
DESCRIPTION:Call for Volunteers: Help Bring the Labyrinth Gardens to Life\n \nRegister Here\nWe’re inviting you to get your hands in the soil and help bring new life to the Labyrinth gardens at our upcoming Garden Planting Party on Sunday\, May 18th from 1:00–4:00 PM at the Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Rd\, Chagrin Falls\, OH 44023. \nJoin us for an afternoon of good company\, hands-on gardening\, and time outdoors. Whether you’ve got a green thumb or just want to pitch in\, there’s a place for you in the garden. \nBring gardening gloves\, a shovel\, or a trowel if you have them. The soil will be prepped and ready. We’d love to have you join us! \nRegister Here
URL:https://communitylifecollaborative.org/event/garden-planting-party/
LOCATION:The Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Road\, Bainbridge\, OH\, 44023\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLC Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250417T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250417T200000
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SUMMARY:Sprout & Share - Green Cities: Streamlining Native Flower Planting & Modernizing Local Laws
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to the next Sprout & Share entitled Green Cities: Streamlining Native Flower Planting & Modernizing Local Laws on April 17\, 2025\, 6:00 PM at the Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Rd\, Chagrin Falls\, Ohio. \nThe presentation and Q & A will share real-world experience of transforming a yard across 10 years: local ordinances\, right-of-way constraints\, neighbors\, and “cues-of-care.” Participants will gain an awareness of and strategies to modernize local and state laws impacting native plants as individual property owners work toward “greening their community”. \nRegister Here\nMeet the Speaker\n \nExecutive Director and co-founder of LEAD for Pollinators\, Michele Colopy\, has been focused on honey bees\, beekeeping\, and pollinator education for more than seven years. Her father was a beekeeper in southeast Ohio for their small apple orchard. She keeps honey bees in the city\, and has replaced her crabgrass front yard with pesticide-free pollinator habitat for her honey bees and native pollinators. She was the national Program Director for the Pollinator Stewardship Council from 2013 to 2019. \nMs. Colopy holds a Master’s degree in Nonprofit Management/Arts Administration. Her nonprofit experience includes work in the performing arts\, housing and homelessness\, foreclosure prevention\, community development\, performing arts\, and health and wellness. She volunteered as Treasurer of The Ohio State Beekeepers Association (OSBA) from2016-2019 modernizing the accounting\, co-managing a USDA grant\, administering the Affiliate program\, and managing two grant programs of OSBA. \n \nThis monthly event is designed for individuals and organizations who are passionate about environmentally friendly gardening methods. Together\, we’ll share knowledge\, resources\, and best practices while highlighting the important work being done in communities that have historically been underserved. \nOur mission is to foster collaboration and advance environmental justice\, and Sprout & Share is a way to bring people together to create meaningful change in our region. If you have questions\, please email us at info@communitylifecollaborative.org.  \nRegister Here
URL:https://communitylifecollaborative.org/event/streamlining-native-flower-planting-modernizing-local-laws/
LOCATION:The Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Road\, Bainbridge\, OH\, 44023\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLC Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250329T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20250525T130000
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SUMMARY:Nature Includes You Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:This traveling photo exhibition and program series explores the rich relationships that people of color have with nature in Northeast Ohio\, past and present. Nature is all around us: in our communities\, gardens\, parks\, and yards. It nourishes and teaches us throughout our lives. \nIn nature\, we can: \n\nGrow healthy foods\nNurture our spirits\nBecome inspired\nExpress our creativity\nCollect scientific data\nExplore different careers\nLearn something new\nEnjoy friends-and-family time\nBuild a sense of community\nHeal our land\, water\, and selves\n\nNature Includes You is open in Community Life’s Garden View Gallery\,16349 Chillicothe Road\, Chagrin Falls\, 44023 on Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays\, and Saturdays from March 29 – May 25 from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm or by appointment. Contact facilities@communitylifecollaborative.org or 440-708-1961 for more information. \nNature Includes You is a project of:\n \nCuyahoga Valley National Park in collaboration with Museum of Creative Human Art (MOCHA) and Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Fifteen organizations contributed images of people and nature from diverse Northeast Ohio communities. The show highlights the work of more than 20 local photographers. Learn more about the exhibit here. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://communitylifecollaborative.org/event/nature-includes-you-exhibit/
LOCATION:The Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Road\, Bainbridge\, OH\, 44023\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLC Event
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SUMMARY:Nature Includes You Exhibit Opening\, Creative Team Discussion\, and Family-friendly Photo Scavenger Hunt
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the opening of Nature Includes You\, an exhibition of more than 20 photographers that explores the rich relationships that people of color have with nature in Northeast Ohio\, past and present. The Exhibit opening is on Saturday\, March 29\, 2025\, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at the Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Road\, Chagrin Falls\, 44023. This event is free and open to all. \n \nNature is all around us: in our communities\, gardens\, parks\, and yards throughout our lives. On Saturday\, March 29\, meet with members of the creative team behind Nature Includes You\, explore more than 40 dynamic and stunning images by Northeast Ohio photographers\, enjoy refreshments\, and immerse yourself in our gardens and trails. \nNature Includes You is open in Community Life’s Garden View Gallery on Mondays\, Wednesdays\, Thursdays\, Fridays and Saturdays from March 29 – May 25 from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm or by appointment. Contact facilities@communitylifecollaborative.org or 440-708-1961 for more infromation. \nNature Includes You is a project of:\n \nCuyahoga Valley National Park in collaboration with Museum of Creative Human Art (MOCHA) and Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park. Fifteen organizations contributed images of people and nature from diverse Northeast Ohio communities. The show highlights the work of more than 20 local photographers. Learn more about the exhibit here. \n \n 
URL:https://communitylifecollaborative.org/event/nature-includes-you-exhibit-opening/
LOCATION:The Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Road\, Bainbridge\, OH\, 44023\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLC Event
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SUMMARY:Sprout & Share: Cultivating Connections & Sustainable Gardening Practices
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to the next Sprout & Share: Cultivating Connections & Sustainable Gardening Practices on March 6\, 2025\, 6:00 PM at the Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Rd\, Chagrin Falls\, Ohio. \nThis monthly event is designed for individuals and organizations who are passionate about environmentally friendly gardening methods. Together\, we’ll share knowledge\, resources\, and best practices while highlighting the important work being done in communities that have historically been underserved. \nOur mission is to foster collaboration and advance environmental justice\, and Sprout & Share is a way to bring people together to create meaningful change in our region. If you have questions\, please email us at info@communitylifecollaborative.org.
URL:https://communitylifecollaborative.org/event/sprout-share-cultivating-connections-sustainable-gardening-practices-3/
LOCATION:The Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Road\, Bainbridge\, OH\, 44023\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20250118T090000
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SUMMARY:Making Our Actions Count: An Introduction to Nonviolent Organizing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Making Our Actions Count: An Introduction to Nonviolent Organizing on January 18th from 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM at The Family Life Center. This training is designed to equip participants with the skills\, strategies\, and principles of nonviolent resistance\, enabling them to organize for social and environmental justice with clarity and compassion.  \n \nRegister Here\n Through interactive workshops and hands-on activities\, you’ll learn how to effectively mobilize your community\, engage in peaceful direct actions\, and advocate for policies that protect both people and the planet. Rooted in the principles of nonviolence\, this training emphasizes the power of collective action\, community-building\, and peaceful resistance as tools for creating lasting social change. \nWhether you’re new to organizing or looking to deepen your impact\, this training will provide you with the knowledge and confidence to be a catalyst for positive environmental and social transformation. We bring together purpose and expertise to drive revolutionary change. Join us in cultivating a better tomorrow and leaving a lasting impact on history. \n \nAbout the speaker:\n\n\n\n\n\nJoe Worthy founded Spark Acumen\, an educational institution that integrates effective leadership strategies with transformative inner growth to foster consistency and achievement. As a community organizer\, Joe has led initiatives that successfully abolished zero-tolerance policies in Boston\, Massachusetts\, and reformed Cleveland\, Ohio’s Citizen Review Board following the tragic deaths of Tamir Rice and Tanisha Anderson. \nDeeply committed to organizing\, Joe travels internationally and domestically to teach and coach movements on effective nonviolent actions to end oppression. \nIn his previous role as the National Organizer for the Children’s Defense Fund\, Joe created and launched the Child Defender Fellowship\, which attracted over 200 individuals of various ages from across the United States and beyond to train as organizers and advocates for ending the Cradle to Prison Pipeline. \nJoe proudly earned his B.A. from Heidelberg University (HU)\, focusing on Political Science. During his studies at HU\, he also participated in the honors Oxford study abroad program\, completing part of his degree at Magdalen College\, University of Oxford. Furthermore\, Joe served as a Community Fellow at The Harvard Kennedy School\, where he honed his skills as an organizer and political scientist.
URL:https://communitylifecollaborative.org/event/making-our-actions-count-an-introduction-to-nonviolent-organizing/
LOCATION:The Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Road\, Bainbridge\, OH\, 44023\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250116
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250214
DTSTAMP:20260521T062418
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SUMMARY:Bees\, Bugs and Butterflies Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Join us in this unique photographic journey featuring the work of Jerry Cannon\, Danae Wolfe\, Jim Roetzel\, Denny Reiser\, Anthony Rodgers\, and Jeffrey Gibson. During various life stages\, our native insects and caterpillars are hard at work supporting our local biome. Get a fascinating look at nature’s essential pollinators. \nReception and Artist Q& A on January 16\, 2025 from 4:00 – 7:00 pm. \nGallery Viewing hours are from January 16 – February 13 every Monday to Thursday from 10:30 AM – 3: 30 PM. \n \n 
URL:https://communitylifecollaborative.org/event/bees-bugs-and-butterflies-exhibit-jan2025/
LOCATION:Tri-C Gallery East
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250120
DTSTAMP:20260521T062418
CREATED:20241016T160529Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241111T131038Z
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SUMMARY:Second Annual Pilgrimage to the U.S. Southern Border
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to share this upcoming event hosted by The Good Shepherd United Church of Christ\, Heartland Conference United Church of Christ\, and Plymouth Church United Church of Christ! \nJoin the Second Annual Pilgrimage to the U.S. Southern Border on January 13-19th\, 2025.  The all-inclusive cost of this 6-day international pilgrimage: $1\,596. Let the narrative of fear be replaced by relationships empowered with love. \nRegister Here\n \n  \nWhat can I expect to see and do while on this pilgrimage? \nOn Monday\, we will visit and have lunch at the world-renowned Heard Museum of Indigenous Culture in Phoenix\, before driving to our Green Valley\, Arizona lodging. \nEarly Tuesday\, we will travel through the Douglas Port of Entry into Mexico and spend a full day at Frontera de Cristo\, a mission of the Presbyterian Church USA\, in partnership with the UCC and other denominations\, where borders are seen as places for encounter\, compassion\, and the sharing of culture. \nAfter a morning of quiet conversations\, rest\, and reflection on Wednesday\, we will visit two “borderland” towns; we’ll walk along the border wall\, eat with citizens who live in these towns\, do some shopping\, visit an Audubon center learning about the native species of plants\, animals and especially birds. After a dinner at the culturally divergent restaurant\, Velvet Elvis\, we’ll return to our resort lodging\, perhaps dipping into the heated outdoor pool before evening blessings and bedtime. \nThursday\, Friday\, and Saturday we will gather with other persons from across the United States and Canada\, at the annual event called Commonground on the Border. A mission of The Good Shepherd\, United Church of Christ congregation\, Commonground… brings together persons who have similar questions to the ones we all have about immigration. Through field trips\, workshops\, speakers\, and conversations we will learn and process new information; by engaging music\, writing\, and the visual arts\, pilgrims find common ground at this three-day event and find joy and celebration in the midst of confronting the humanitarian tragedies of immigration. This year’s keynote speaker is international Civil Rights icon\, Dolores Huerta\, a friend and co-worker of Cesar Chavez\, and recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2012. \nSunday\, prior to our departure from home\, we will worship at The Southside Presbyterian Church in Tucson\, founding church of the Sanctuary Movement. These are some of the things you will do on this pilgrimage. \nPLEASE NOTICE: High School students\, under 18 years old\, are welcome to participate in this event if they are accompanied and registered by a Custodial Parent/Legal Guardian.  \nFor a full information packet including itenarary\, speaker bios\, field trip and class session options\, and more\, please contact: Rev Brenda Grauer pilgrimagebjg2024@gmail.com or Cell: 216 533 5546.
URL:https://communitylifecollaborative.org/event/second-annual-pilgrimage-to-the-u-s-southern-border/
LOCATION:OH
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250314
DTSTAMP:20260521T062418
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SUMMARY:Walk & Roll (every Monday\, Wednesday\, and Thursday)
DESCRIPTION:Walk & Roll with us every Monday\, Wednesday\, and Thursday starting January 6\, 2025 at The Family Life Center.  \n \nAs the cold weather settles in\, our full-court gym is open to the community for walking\, whether you’re pushing a stroller\, using a wheelchair\, or simply enjoying a smooth\, indoor walk. It’s a warm\, accessible space for everyone to stay active during the winter months-because wellness is for all. \nThe CLC believes in the deep connection between environmental justice and individual health. By ensuring that all community members have access to safe\, clean\, and welcoming spaces\, we promote physical activity\, improve mental health\, and support overall well-being. A healthy environment is a vital foundation for a healthy community. Together\, we can take steps-literally-to create a healthier\, more just world for all. \nJoin us this winter and prioritize your wellness in a space built for everyone!
URL:https://communitylifecollaborative.org/event/walk-roll-every-mondays-wednesdays-and-thursdays/
LOCATION:The Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Road\, Bainbridge\, OH\, 44023\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Life Collaborative":MAILTO:administration@communitylifecollaborative.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241205T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241205T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T062418
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SUMMARY:Sprout & Share: Cultivating Connections & Sustainable Gardening Practices
DESCRIPTION:We’re excited to invite you to the next Sprout & Share: Cultivating Connections & Sustainable Gardening Practices on December 5\, 2024\, 6:00 PM at the Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Rd\, Chagrin Falls\, Ohio. \n \nThis monthly event is designed for individuals and organizations who are passionate about environmentally friendly gardening methods. Together\, we’ll share knowledge\, resources\, and best practices while highlighting the important work being done in communities that have historically been underserved. \nOur mission is to foster collaboration and advance environmental justice\, and Sprout & Share is a way to bring people together to create meaningful change in our region. If you have questions\, please email us at info@communitylifecollaborative.org.
URL:https://communitylifecollaborative.org/event/sprout-share-cultivating-connections-sustainable-gardening-practices-2/
LOCATION:The Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Road\, Bainbridge\, OH\, 44023\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLC Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Community Life Collaborative":MAILTO:administration@communitylifecollaborative.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241116T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T062418
CREATED:20241016T144736Z
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SUMMARY:Oak-y Dokie 5K and Able Acorn Walk
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate inclusion\, acceptance\, and the great outdoors with the Community Life Collaborative on Saturday\, November 16\, 2024 from 9:00 AM at the Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Rd\, Chagrin Falls\, Ohio. Our annual Oak-y Dokie 5K and Able Acorn Walk highlights the importance of access to nature to all of us\, in particular\, those in the special needs community and individuals with different abilities. \nRegister Here\n \n  \nThe fun begins with the 5K cross country run at 9:00 a.m. (sign-in starts at 8:00 a.m.) and the 1-mile fun run/walk (for children ages 4 and up\, and adults!). Register early to guarantee a FREE race shirt. \n5K Course Details \nThe 5K will be run on a natural wooded path with some narrow trails and hills that weave throughout the property. Jogging strollers are not recommended. \n1-Mile Family Fun Run/Walk Details \nThe Family Fun Run will be run on a mostly flat grass/pavement loop around the property. Participants complete the loop three times. Jogging strollers are permitted. \nProceeds will support the CLC’s efforts to educate and engage neuro-diverse individuals and their families with access to nature. All skill levels are welcome!   \n\nRegister Here\nFREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS \nAre strollers permitted? \nJogging strollers are permitted for the Family Fun Run as the path is fairly flat. The 5K will be run on a natural wooded path with some narrow trails and hills. Because accessibility will be limited\, jogging strollers are not recommended for the 5K.   \nAre adults allowed to sign-up for the Fun Run? \nYes! Adults are welcome to participate in the Fun Run by themselves or—even better—with their children! All participants must be registered.  \nWill there be prizes? \nThe top three overall men and women 5K finishers will receive medals. \nWill food be available at the race? \nGranola bars\, bananas and bottles of water will be offered to all 5K finishers. All 5K runners are encouraged to grab a bite to eat after their race and cheer on our Fun Run participants!  \nPricing \n\n$30 – 5k race\n$20 – 1 Mile Fun Run/ Walk\n\nDon’t see your question? \nEmail us at admin@communitylifecollaborative.org with additional questions. \n \nIn Collaboration With:\n \nInterested in sponsoring this event?\nPlease contact us at info@communitylifecollaborative.org or learn more here.
URL:https://communitylifecollaborative.org/event/oak-y-dokie-5k-and-able-acorn-walk/
LOCATION:The Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Road\, Bainbridge\, OH\, 44023\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLC Event
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241107T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241107T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T062418
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SUMMARY:Sprout & Share: Cultivating Connections & Sustainable Gardening Practices
DESCRIPTION:We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our new program\, Sprout & Share: Cultivating Connections & Sustainable Gardening Practices\, happening every first Thursday of the month starting on November 7\, 2024\, 6:00 PM at the Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Rd\, Chagrin Falls\, Ohio. \n \nThis monthly event is designed for individuals and organizations who are passionate about environmentally friendly gardening methods. Together\, we’ll share knowledge\, resources\, and best practices while highlighting the important work being done in communities that have historically been underserved. \nOur mission is to foster collaboration and advance environmental justice\, and Sprout & Share is a way to bring people together to create meaningful change in our region. If you have questions\, please email us at info@communitylifecollaborative.org.
URL:https://communitylifecollaborative.org/event/sprout-share-cultivating-connections-sustainable-gardening-practices/
LOCATION:The Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Road\, Bainbridge\, OH\, 44023\, United States
CATEGORIES:CLC Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Life Collaborative":MAILTO:administration@communitylifecollaborative.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241106T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20241106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260521T062418
CREATED:20241008T160931Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241030T014651Z
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SUMMARY:Envisioning Hope and Peace:  Personal\, Community and Country
DESCRIPTION:Join the upcoming event hosted by the Social Justice Advocacy Ministry entitled Envisioning Hope and Peace: Personal\, Community and Country. \nIn this time of uncertainty\, perhaps you would like to envision hope & ground yourself in peace. You are invited to join us on Wednesday\, November 6\, 2024\, between 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm at The Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Rd.\, Chagrin Falls. See full schedule and the flyer here. This event is FREE and open to everyone. Drop in anytime between 4 pm-8 pm. \nFor information and to register: https://fedchurch.org/events/\n \nCome experience grounding\, calming\, meditative practices throughout the evening as your schedule permits. At various times you can participate in: \nYoga\, Guided Meditation\, Contemplative Prayer\, Reikiand walk the indoor Labyrinth. \nPlease pre-register for a Reiki appointment. All other sessions are on a drop-in basis. \n\nTo sign up to receive Reiki Healing\, click here.\nFor the Reiki sessions\, please bring a blanket\, pillow\, an eye pillow (optional) and any other comforts you may want.\nFor the yoga and yoga nidra sessions\, bring your own yoga mat and other props you want. (no experience needed)\nFor the meditation sessions\, bring your mat if you want to lie down\, or if you want to sit in a chair no mat needed.\nWalk the labyrinth at your own pace. Wear socks. (no experience needed)\n\nPresented by The Social Justice Advocacy Ministry Team of the Federated Church in conjunction with the Community Life Collaborative and the Heart Center.\nVolunteers Needed \nWe need volunteers to be greeters\, hosts\, and bring refreshments. We also need volunteers to facilitate a meditation session\, host readings/poems/songs sessions\, lead yoga sessions (chair\, nidra\, gentle flow – certified yoga trained)\, and offer Reiki Healing (Reiki practitioner). To express your interest in volunteering\, please go to this link: https://forms.gle/T8KDhwYh7XtNBqYL8 – let us know what you want to do and we will send you the “sign up” link to choose your specific time. \nDo you have Questions? Email: sjamfedchurch@gmail.com
URL:https://communitylifecollaborative.org/event/envisioning-hope-and-peace-personal-community-and-country/
LOCATION:The Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Road\, Bainbridge\, OH\, 44023\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Life Collaborative":MAILTO:administration@communitylifecollaborative.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240928T150000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240928T170000
DTSTAMP:20260521T062418
CREATED:20240822T150836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240822T150837Z
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SUMMARY:Movie Screening: God & Country
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, September 28th for a screening of God & Country\, a film that explores the profound intersection of faith and patriotism. Witness a gripping story of personal sacrifice and national identity that challenges the very essence of what it means to serve both God and country. \nHosted by CLC\, SJAM\, and Racial Equity Buddies at the Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Rd\, Chagrin Falls\, Ohio. Doors open at 3:00 PM! Register through the link below and be part of this meaningful conversation. \nRegister Here
URL:https://communitylifecollaborative.org/event/movie-screening-god-country/
LOCATION:The Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Road\, Bainbridge\, OH\, 44023\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Life Collaborative":MAILTO:administration@communitylifecollaborative.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240813T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240813T190000
DTSTAMP:20260521T062418
CREATED:20240731T072326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240731T073354Z
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SUMMARY:Is Nature More Cooperative Than We Think? An Evening with Kristin Ohlson
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inspiring evening with acclaimed author Kristin Ohlson on August 13\, 2024\, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM at the Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Rd\, Chagrin Falls\, Ohio. This event offers a unique opportunity to hear firsthand about the surprising and beautiful connections that exist in nature. \nIn her thought-provoking book\, Sweet in Tooth and Claw: Stories of Generosity and Cooperation in the Natural World\, Kristin Ohlson explores the often overlooked acts of cooperation and kindness that occur in nature. Enjoy an intimate evening with light refreshments and poem readings. \nThe event is open and free to the public. Whether you are a nature lover\, an avid reader\, or someone looking for an inspiring evening out\, this event promises to offer new insights and a fresh perspective on the world around us. We look forward to seeing you there! \n\nRegister Here \n  \nThanks to our community partners:
URL:https://communitylifecollaborative.org/event/is-nature-more-cooperative-than-we-think-an-evening-with-kristin-ohlson/
LOCATION:The Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Road\, Bainbridge\, OH\, 44023\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Life Collaborative":MAILTO:administration@communitylifecollaborative.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240608T220000
DTSTAMP:20260521T062418
CREATED:20230915T072946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240604T072341Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Garden Gala: Dancing on Dewdrops
DESCRIPTION:Mark your calendars for a magical evening featuring games\, dancing\, raffles\, silent auction\, delicious food\, sparkling water\, wine & beer on June 8th from 6 to 10 pm! Join The Community Life Collaborative for our third Annual Garden Gala\, The Art of Dancing on Dewdrops. \nBack by popular demand: Music by Tweed! Tweed specializes in three-part harmonies on everything from Irish jigs\, reels\, and ballads to classic and contemporary hits and even a bit of Brazilian and flamenco music. \nHere’s a sneak peek at a few items ready for bidding. \nWatch the video of last year’s event: \nBuy Tickets Here \n \n\n \nThank you to our sponsors!\n \n 
URL:https://communitylifecollaborative.org/event/3rd-annual-garden-gala/
LOCATION:The Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Road\, Bainbridge\, OH\, 44023\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Life Collaborative":MAILTO:administration@communitylifecollaborative.org
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240518T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240518T103000
DTSTAMP:20260521T062418
CREATED:20240122T073012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T070237Z
UID:10000035-1716024600-1716028200@communitylifecollaborative.org
SUMMARY:Getting Our Hands Dirty: Mobilizing Local Systems for Food Security (Part 2)
DESCRIPTION:With Sara Continenza\, MPA of Food Strong\, and Beth Vild of Big Love Network  \nHow can we invest in underserved communities & urban parks to advance health equity? Be part of the solution! Get your hands dirty in the urban gardens of East Cleveland that are cultivating family and neighborhood food ambassadors of all ages. Then discover root causes to food injustice and dig in for more ways you can make a difference. \nThe event continues on May 18\, 9:30 – 10:30 am at the Family Life Center. After setting the context with a brief history of systemic policies that created low food access\, Sara Continenza and Beth Vild will spotlight two thriving vacant-to-vibrant models for mobilizing local food & garden ambassadors for neighborhood resilience in Cleveland and Akron neighborhoods. This event will happen at the Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Road\, Chagrin Falls\, OH 44023. \nRegister Here \n \n \nAbout the Speakers: \nSara Continenza is the Executive Director and Founder of Food Strong\, a nonprofit 501c3 organization serving under-resourced Northeast Ohio communities.  In 2016\, Sara collaborated with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District and several nonprofit organizations to develop a School Garden Toolkit and Curriculum based on Ohio’s Learning Standards. In 2017\, she launched a youth garden and culinary arts program serving schools and community groups. She founded Food Strong in 2018 to serve as an umbrella for these programs. Now\, Food Strong coordinates numerous community wellness initiatives for clients from a variety of backgrounds\, ethnicities\, and experiences. Through funding and support from Cuyahoga County\, Food Strong recently launched a Vacant Lot Restoration Initiative. Food Strong also administers the Fresh Food Connect app\, capturing fresh food and plant donations before they are sent to landfills. Food Strong is now reconstructing a pop-up camper into a mobile farm stand to sell fresh\, local foods and products in communities with limited healthy retail options.  \nBeth Vild is a community organizer and permaculturalist dedicated to eliminating environmental racism within the city of Akron. She has 22 years experience as a community organizer\, 35 years gardening experience\, is a Kent State Alumni from the Pan African Studies Department\, and has 3 permaculture design certification specializing in participatory\, urban design. Her work as Director of Programming at the Big Love Network allows her to seek local policy change\, work in building large coalitions tackling environmental justice\, and work on equitable neighborhood development practices. On the side she owns Wild Woman Designs and Consulting\, where she provides permaculture design and consulting services. \n \nOur Nature Forum Series 2024\nHealing the Planet\, Healing Communities\, Healing Ourselves \nA series of programs engaging communities at the intersections of personal leadership\, trauma\, healing\, and the environment scheduled across spring of 2024 in the third annual Our Nature Series. Through the series\, we will more deeply explore…  \n\nHow the climate crisis exacerbates issues already affecting health equity\nHow actions for the environment help to heal and address oppressive systems\nMaking reparations with nature\nConnecting to land to begin healing trauma (Gun violence\, planting trees\, nature deficit disorder\, mental health\, food apartheid)\nElevating methods for nonviolent community organizing\n\nJoin us for conversations and events centered around sustainability\, climate\, and environmental action around our region. \nOur Nature 2024 is generously sponsored by: \n  \n \nSponsorships available\, email admin@communitylifecollaborative.org or call 440.708.1961 for more information.
URL:https://communitylifecollaborative.org/event/getting-our-hands-dirty-mobilizing-local-systems-for-food-security-part-2/
LOCATION:The Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Road\, Bainbridge\, OH\, 44023\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20240504T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20240504T120000
DTSTAMP:20260521T062418
CREATED:20240122T072555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240423T070048Z
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SUMMARY:Getting Our Hands Dirty: Mobilizing Local Systems for Food Security (Part 1)
DESCRIPTION:With Sara Continenza\, MPA of Food Strong\, and Beth Vild of Big Love Network  \nHow can we invest in underserved communities & urban parks to advance health equity? Be part of the solution! Get your hands dirty in the urban gardens of East Cleveland that are cultivating family and neighborhood food ambassadors of all ages. Then discover root causes to food injustice and dig in for more ways you can make a difference. \nJoin us May 4\, 2024\, from 9:00 am – 12:00 pm for Part 1 (Action) at East Cleveland Gardens.  As an extension of your Earth Day commitments\, work side-by-side with volunteers working at the First Saturday Volunteer Cleanup at Coit Road Farmers Market\, where change is growing every day. Discover ways neighborhood urban gardens are taking root. Dig in and build relationships that help heal people and the planet. Located at Coit Road Farmers’ Market 15000 Woodworth Rd\, East Cleveland\, OH 44110. \nRegister Here \n \nThe event continues on May 18\, 9:30 – 10:30 am at the Family Life Center. After setting the context with a brief history of systemic policies that created low food access\, Sara Continenza and Beth Vild will spotlight two thriving vacant-to-vibrant models for mobilizing local food & garden ambassadors for neighborhood resilience in Cleveland and Akron neighborhoods. This event will happen at the Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Road\, Chagrin Falls\, OH 44023. \n \nAbout the Speakers: \nSara Continenza is the Executive Director and Founder of Food Strong\, a nonprofit 501c3 organization serving under-resourced Northeast Ohio communities.  In 2016\, Sara collaborated with the Cleveland Metropolitan School District and several nonprofit organizations to develop a School Garden Toolkit and Curriculum based on Ohio’s Learning Standards. In 2017\, she launched a youth garden and culinary arts program serving schools and community groups. She founded Food Strong in 2018 to serve as an umbrella for these programs. Now\, Food Strong coordinates numerous community wellness initiatives for clients from a variety of backgrounds\, ethnicities\, and experiences. Through funding and support from Cuyahoga County\, Food Strong recently launched a Vacant Lot Restoration Initiative. Food Strong also administers the Fresh Food Connect app\, capturing fresh food and plant donations before they are sent to landfills. Food Strong is now reconstructing a pop-up camper into a mobile farm stand to sell fresh\, local foods and products in communities with limited healthy retail options.  \nBeth Vild is a community organizer and permaculturalist dedicated to eliminating environmental racism within the city of Akron. She has 22 years experience as a community organizer\, 35 years gardening experience\, is a Kent State Alumni from the Pan African Studies Department\, and has 3 permaculture design certification specializing in participatory\, urban design. Her work as Director of Programming at the Big Love Network allows her to seek local policy change\, work in building large coalitions tackling environmental justice\, and work on equitable neighborhood development practices. On the side she owns Wild Woman Designs and Consulting\, where she provides permaculture design and consulting services. \n \nOur Nature Forum Series 2024\nHealing the Planet\, Healing Communities\, Healing Ourselves \nA series of programs engaging communities at the intersections of personal leadership\, trauma\, healing\, and the environment scheduled across spring of 2024 in the third annual Our Nature Series. Through the series\, we will more deeply explore…  \n\nHow the climate crisis exacerbates issues already affecting health equity\nHow actions for the environment help to heal and address oppressive systems\nMaking reparations with nature\nConnecting to land to begin healing trauma (Gun violence\, planting trees\, nature deficit disorder\, mental health\, food apartheid)\nElevating methods for nonviolent community organizing\n\nJoin us for conversations and events centered around sustainability\, climate\, and environmental action around our region. \nOur Nature 2024 is generously sponsored by: \n  \n \nSponsorships available\, email admin@communitylifecollaborative.org or call 440.708.1961 for more information.
URL:https://communitylifecollaborative.org/event/getting-our-hands-dirty-mobilizing-local-systems-for-food-security-part-1/
LOCATION:East Cleveland Gardens\, Coit Road Farmers’ Market 15000 Woodworth Rd\, East Cleveland\, OH 44110
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SUMMARY:Tree of Life Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:The Tree of Life Event is a celebration of life for families that have lost a loved one due to opioid overdose or gun violence on our city streets. We honor 15 families annually in the Northeast Ohio area with a “Tree of Life” dedicated to their beloved family members. We acknowledge that your loved one had value\, and they should be remembered and celebrated. \nRequest a Tree: If your family was affected by opioid overdose or gun violence\, RSVP to request a tree and to participate in this tree planting and celebration. Each family will be supported by an OSU Master Gardener in the planting of The Tree of Life. \nRequest to attend as a Guest or Volunteer. RVSP in the registration link. https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTk5ODQ0# \n  \n \nOur Nature Forum Series 2024\nHealing the Planet\, Healing Communities\, Healing Ourselves \nA series of programs engaging communities at the intersections of personal leadership\, trauma\, healing\, and the environment scheduled across spring of 2024 in the third annual Our Nature Series. Through the series\, we will more deeply explore…  \n\nHow the climate crisis exacerbates issues already affecting health equity\nHow actions for the environment help to heal and address oppressive systems\nMaking reparations with nature\nConnecting to land to begin healing trauma (Gun violence\, planting trees\, nature deficit disorder\, mental health\, food apartheid)\nElevating methods for nonviolent community organizing\n\nJoin us for conversations and events centered around sustainability\, climate\, and environmental action around our region. \nOur Nature 2024 is generously sponsored by: \n  \n \nSponsorships available\, email admin@communitylifecollaborative.org or call 440.708.1961 for more information.
URL:https://communitylifecollaborative.org/event/tree-of-life-ceremony/
LOCATION:40 East Lods Street Akron\, Ohio 44304
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SUMMARY:Climate Fresk: Using Gamification to Understand Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Climate Fresk is a gamified workshop that teaches participants how everything is connected in the climate crisis. The goal is to empower participants with an understanding and language to be able to speak to nuanced issues\, and empower them to build a foundation to move a community towards action. The material is based on the most comprehensive source of climate data\, leveraged by governments and businesses globally\, the United Nation’s IPCC report. \nThis three-part workshop is segmented into learning about climate science\, processing climate anxiety\, and ends with a collective brainstorm. It’s been played by more than 1 million participants globally\, in universities\, governments\, and large organizations\, and is chosen as the standard for education in different sectors – the French government has chosen it as their gold standard and is training 25k employees in the next three years. \nThis workshop is the first of a two-part training to become a facilitator yourself and this tool can be leveraged in a professional capacity within governments\, organizations\, or in your local community. Learn More about Climate Fresk \n\nRegistration $25 for lunch & facilitated experience\nStudent rate $10 \nStudent scholarships available at admin@communitylifecollaborative.org\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDon’t let financial constraints hold you back- participate in Community Life Collaborative’s Our Nature Forum Series with our support. Our scholarships are designed to cover the costs for students to participate in our programming. To receive the scholarship\, reach out to us by emailing us at admin@communitylifecollaborative.org or call us at 440-708-1961. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets Here\n  \n\n \n \nAbout the Presenter: \nMegan Yousef is an APTD-certified facilitator with a background rooted in change management. Having started her career as a pharmacist before pivoting into the training sphere\, she’s passionate about empowering groups with the tools they need to take action. Megan serves as the Climate Fresk referent for the upper MidWest\, and brings experience facilitating literacy workshops across a variety of settings\, including local government\, for climate advocacy groups\, as well as a spread of larger industry. \n  \n \nOur Nature Forum Series 2024\nHealing the Planet\, Healing Communities\, Healing Ourselves \nA series of programs engaging communities at the intersections of personal leadership\, trauma\, healing\, and the environment scheduled across spring of 2024 in the third annual Our Nature Series. Through the series\, we will more deeply explore…  \n\nHow the climate crisis exacerbates issues already affecting health equity\nHow actions for the environment help to heal and address oppressive systems\nMaking reparations with nature\nConnecting to land to begin healing trauma (Gun violence\, planting trees\, nature deficit disorder\, mental health\, food apartheid)\nElevating methods for nonviolent community organizing\n\nJoin us for conversations and events centered around sustainability\, climate\, and environmental action around our region. \nGenerously sponsored by: \n \n  \nSponsorships available\, email admin@communitylifecollaborative.org or call 440.708.1961 for more information.
URL:https://communitylifecollaborative.org/event/climate-fresk-using-gamification-to-understand-climate-change/
LOCATION:The Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Road\, Bainbridge\, OH\, 44023\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Life Collaborative":MAILTO:administration@communitylifecollaborative.org
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CREATED:20231109T055633Z
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SUMMARY:Together We Thrive: Sharing Local Refugee Journeys
DESCRIPTION:Graham Ball\, from the US Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI) will be leading a panel of local humanitarian workers to discuss the experiences of refugees and migrants in Northeast Ohio. The panel will include Anne Hill from Americans Making Immigrants Safe (AMIS) and Lynn Tramonte from Ohio Immigrant Alliance (OIA). They will present what they do\, who they serve\, and how you can get involved on December 7 2023\, from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Road\, Bainbridge. \nUSCRI Cleveland provides wrap-around services to refugees from their airport arrival until they have achieved self-sufficiency. AMIS works primarily with asylum seekers\, securing them housing and meeting emergency needs. OIA supports migrants in ICE detention\, doing a lot of work with Mauritanian asylum seekers. All three organizations advocate for the dignity and human rights of refugees and migrants. \nCome learn how you can help make a difference in the lives of these families.
URL:https://communitylifecollaborative.org/event/together-we-thrive-sharing-local-refugee-journeys/
LOCATION:The Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Road\, Bainbridge\, OH\, 44023\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Life Collaborative":MAILTO:administration@communitylifecollaborative.org
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SUMMARY:Columbus Crossing Borders Project Exhibit
DESCRIPTION:Art Exhibit and Documentary Film \nWe are excited to feature the Columbus Crossing Borders Project in our Gardenview Gallery. The exhibit was created to inspire critical thinking\, compassion\, and support for the millions of people who have been forced to flee their homes due to war\, climate\, violence\, and persecution. The art exhibit contains 34 refugee-themed paintings that “cross borders” and connect with one another.  \nThe documentary film “Breathe Free” will also be shown. It provides a visual journey of this art exhibit alongside first-person accounts shared by refugees who have made the United States their home. Both the exhibit and film have touched the hearts of thousands while being seen in galleries\, schools\, community centers\, and theaters across the United States. \nWe recommend viewing this 55-minute documentary to enrich the exhibit experience. You can watch it here or at the exhibit where it will be running on a loop. \n \nViewing Hours: \nTuesday and Thursday 12:00 – 3:00 PM \nWednesdays 5:00 – 7:00 PM \nSaturdays 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM or by appointment \nEmail admin@communitylifecollaborative.org or call 440-708-1961.
URL:https://communitylifecollaborative.org/event/columbus-crossing-borders-project-exhibit/
LOCATION:The Family Life Center\, 16349 Chillicothe Road\, Bainbridge\, OH\, 44023\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Community Life Collaborative":MAILTO:administration@communitylifecollaborative.org
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