April 27, 2009

Sustainable Communities study circles start tonght

Postings have been kind of sparse lately. I needed a break after the spring election, and my home internet was down for most of last week. But, thanks to the cable guy being willing work on Sundays I'm back online.

Tonight is the beginning of sustainability learning sessions at the Gran Chute Town Hall. I'm posting an email from Leslie Taylor. I won't be able to attend tonight's meeting, I've got a Brewers game I'm attending. But, I hope to see you next Monday.

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Hello everyone,

This evening at 7 p.m. at the Grand Chute Town Hall, we'll be having a 1 hour introduction/orientation to the Sustainable Communities study circles. Please come if you can, and also pass this invitation along to others you know who may be interested -- especially others who are residents, municipal employees or business owners in Grand Chute, but everyone is welcome.
After this evening's meeting, the Grand Chute study circle will meet every Monday evening, 7:00 - 8:30, for the next 8 weeks (except Memorial Day). If you are interested in participating but can't do so on Mondays, please let me know and I'll find another circle that works for you.
The discussions are based on the book The Natural Step for Communities: How Cities and Towns Can Change to Sustainable Practices by Sarah James and Torbjorn Lahti. It is available through Appleton Public Library or Conkey's...perhaps Barnes & Noble as well, though I haven't checked on their supply lately.
Great ideas, discussions and new civic engagement and friendships have emerged from the other study circles taking place in the Fox Valley. I look forward to seeing you there and to seeing what we can get going in Grand Chute!

Leslie Taylor