July Book Club gathering and Discussion
How We Show Up, Reclaiming Family, Friendship and Community, by Mia Birdsong
An Invitation to Community and Models for Connection
After almost every presentation activist and writer Mia Birdsong gives to executives, think tanks, and policy makers, one of those leaders quietly confesses how much they long for the profound community she describes.
In this provocative, groundbreaking work, Mia Birdsong shows that what separates us isn't only the ever-present injustices built around race, class, gender, values, and beliefs, but also our denial of our interdependence and need for belonging.
Through research, interviews, and stories of lived experience, How We Show Up returns us to our inherent connectedness where we find strength, safety, and support in vulnerability and generosity, in asking for help, and in being accountable. Showing up--literally and figuratively--points us toward the promise of our collective vitality and leads us to the liberated well-being we all want.
August In-person Community Gathering and Potluck
Join us to share space and hear community updates! Location for this gathering is to be determined.
Build Day! Community Garden at the Huntington Public Library
“If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need” - Cicero
On July 12th, local professionals and community members will come together to create a beautiful and functional space for public use, building six raised garden beds to launch our community garden project.
(Alternate Build Day in case of inclement weather is July 13.)
We: Provide all the materials and hardware (sourced from local suppliers), a detailed work plan, a shade tent for taking breaks, some tools, and a grill for making and sharing lunch.
You: Bring your energy and goodwill, tools you have, water bottles, willingness to work together.
If you want to contribute to the potluck, bring food to throw on the grill, or side dishes, drinks, etc. Bring your family, build a garden bed and have a picnic!
Together: We will build 6 raised garden beds with benches on the lawn next to the Huntington Library!
You are also welcome to stop by and say hello, drop off water, or come watch and see it come together.
Bathrooms and Air Conditioning are available inside the library.
Please RSVP and join the discussion so we can plan ahead and do our best to ensure it all goes smoothly.
Each bed has been sponsored by a community group for planting later in the season. The space will be for community use and enjoyment.
June Community Gathering and Potluck
Join us for a casual community gathering to socialize, share space, and hear updates on all of our latest projects! This is a safe space for all to participate in discussion. Bring a snack to share, and please label common allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, dairy, eggs, gluten, sesame, shellfish/crustacean, and soy).
Accessibility: The space is accessible by a ground level gravel driveway, or by an entry with 3-4 steps.
Book Club gathering and Discussion
Blueprint For Revolution by Sedna Popovic and Matthew Miller
Book Club gathering and discussion
Hope in the Dark: Untold Histories, Wild Possibilities
Rebecca Solnit - Published 2016 - 184 pages
Hope in the Dark was written to counter the despair of radicals at a moment when they were focused on their losses and had turned their back to the victories behind them and the unimaginable changes soon to come. In it, she makes a radical case for hope as a commitment to act in a world whose future remains uncertain and unknowable.
Hilltowns CARE Everything Swap
Hilltowns CARE presents our first free tag sale/Everything Swap!
Bring gently used items to give or trade, and snacks to share.
Please be advised that all items not gifted must be taken home, no disposal or recycling will be available.
Children welcome!
Hilltowns CARE Seed Swap
Share seeds for the upcoming growing season, share gardening knowledge, and meet your neighbors!