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In Transition film screening

Dec 2 2009 - 7:00pm
Dec 2 2009 - 9:00pm
Location: 
Central Library, Wolf Hall

Transition London invites you to the premiere screening of...

In Transition

 

“An evolving exploration into the Head, Heart and Hands of energy descent”

An inspiring account of a creative, communal response to peak oil and climate change.  read more »

Reel Bad Arabs Film & Panel Discussion

Nov 4 2009 - 7:00pm
Nov 4 2009 - 9:00pm
Location: 
Central Library - Wolf Hall

Reel Bad Arabs: How Hollywood Vilifies a People, Film and Panel Discussion

For Media Literacy Week we are presenting the film Reel Bad Arabs. Join in the discussion forum with our panelists after the film. 

Wednesday, November 4
7 - 9 pm
Central Library, 251 Dundas Street

Gues Panel:
Kane X. Faucher
Wael Haddara
Ghada Turk

Moderator: Larry Cornies

EVAC EVENTS!

Hello fine EVAC friends and patrons!

August is nearly over and
after 2 fantastic art exhibits, a slew of good live music and an
unplanned 'pool party', we figured an update was due.

FOTO exhibit can still be seen for a few more days, so come by and see the talented work of Pilgrim/Shapiro/Meehan/Pilgrim.

EVAC hours of operation are: Tuesday & Friday 10am-3pm, Thursday 10-5pm - 757 Dundas Street East
Also open by chance, appointment and during our events!  read more »

Community Garden Walking Tour

Aug 9 2009 - 2:00pm
Aug 9 2009 - 5:00pm
Location: 
Begins at Peace Gardens, and visits Forks of the Thames, Ann Street, and Blackfriars Community Gardens

Get started growing your own food, with your friends and neighbours! A walking tour of three community gardens in London.

Visit three Community Gardens on this gentle family-friendly walking tour, which will visit the Forks of the Thames, Ann Street, and Blackfriars Community Gardens, with knowledgeable guest speakers and a chance to chat with local gardeners at each stop on the tour. We will end up back at the Peace Gardens, with a social gathering featuring local fruit and refreshments and a chance to chat.  read more »

S.E. London Community Festival

Jul 11 2009 - 10:00am
Jul 11 2009 - 2:00pm
Location: 
Pond Mills

We're looking for performers.
Bring your talent or your skill to the stage and show the neighbourhood your stuff!  read more »

Empowerment Basement Show!

Feb 7 2009 - 7:00pm
Feb 8 2009 - 3:00am
Location: 
Empowerment Resource Centre

The Basement is now open for punk/hiphop and other music shows!  This is the first of many amazing shows to come! The beginning of a new stage (literally) in Empowerment's development as a community hub and resource. www.empowermentinfoshop.com

   read more »

Why London Needs Disability Activism

Like many Ontario cities, life in London has its strong and weak points. In many ways London is a great place to live, with a beautiful atmosphere and in there tough times there are still jobs to be found. On the surface London seems to keep up with modern life, but one area it really lacks in is accessibility for people with disabilities.

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Ebenezer Scrooge is from London, Ontario

I don't know if this is quite London Commons appropriate, but it seemed liked the most logical place to express my current frustration with some of our local shopping centres.  read more »

Art and Baking Day

Dec 14 2008 - 1:00pm
Dec 14 2008 - 5:00pm
Location: 
Art & Baking Day @ Melissa's house - Blackfriars neighbourhood

Come out and join community and friends as we reclaim baking as a wonderfully fun art form.  Bring a recipe and creativity as we experiment and collaborate to create delicious masterpieces.  The result will be distributed amongst participants, so we'll all have something yummy to take home.  read more »

Buy Nothing Day Commuity Celebration!

Nov 29 2008 - 5:00pm
Nov 29 2008 - 9:00pm
Location: 
Mary Campbell Co-op Common Room (587 Talbot)

Mark Buy Nothing Day by celebrating and creating community.
 
There will be with a clothing/book/toy swap, a community potluck, and a crafting circle.
 
We will also be showing the film What Would Jesus Buy about the activism and performance art of Rev. Billy and Church of Stop Shopping - http://www.wwjbmovie.com/
 
This is a kid friendly event and there will be kids swap table!

Bring your knitting, crotcheting, or other crafty endeavours for the community crafting circle.  read more »

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