I was just informed of a great event coming up Feb 26th, 27th and 28th on the ASU campus that you should know about. An important conference with a festival feel open to all centering around justice in the local and global community with ongoing workshops at various times throughout the weekend. All are welcome and you can stop by any time that works for you, details below.

RE-STORYING COMMUNITY
www.localtoglobal.org

February 26-28, 2010
Farmer Building ASU Tempe

Here are some of the highlights of the event:

Friday February 26, 2010, 5:30-9:00pm: Reception and Film Premier showing of Mountains that Take Wing: Angela Davis & Yuri Kochiyama – A Conversation on Life, Struggles & Liberation, Directed by ASU faculty members, C.A. Griffith & H.L.T Quan

Saturday February 27, 2010, 3:15-4:45pm: Veronica Leyva and Charis Elliott from local fair trade organization, Las Otras Hermanas will talk about survival hope and community building amid violence and poverty in Juarez.

Sunday February 28, 2010, 3:15- 4:45pm: John O’Neal, Director of Junebug Production and Founder of the Free Southern Theatre from New Orleans. Will speak about the power of storytelling

There will be lots of activities for kids and teens! Youth ages 3-17 are invited to participate in workshops, art projects, and skill shares on both days.

Dozens of local grassroots and student groups will lead workshops on a wide variety of topics, from sustainability to immigrant rights to healthy food. You’re sure to find topics that will engage you and inspire you to act!

Music will be provided by Haymarket Square and other local musicians!

Delicious FREE food for all attendees provided by Green Vegetarian Restaurant.

The Teach-in runs from 8:30 am – 7 pm Saturday and 8:30 am – 5 pm Sunday, so feel free to stop in at any time on either day. For a full schedule of events, plus parking info and directions, visit www.localtoglobal.org.

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