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SUMMARY:Glenmont Forest Community Garden Kick-off Meeting
DESCRIPTION:We are excited to announce the Community Gardens project kickoff at the Glenmont Forest Neighborhood Park\, next to Fire Station #18 on Georgia Ave & Randolph Road. We will begin planting this Spring! \nOur first virtual meeting will be held on Wednesday\, February 15th at 7:00 pm to introduce the next steps and begin this community-centered initiative. \nIf you’re interested in the themes listed below then this meeting is for you! \n\nLearn how to grow your own food\nLearn what to grow in this area\nLearn how to compost\nBe a part of or lead a community stewardship group\nWant to find a space to be centered with nature\n\nRepresentatives from GFNCA\, Impact Silver Spring\, Montgomery County’s Department of Environmental Protection\, and others will participate. \nWe welcome everyone and will provide Spanish Interpretation if needed. \nPlease\, use the link below to connect the day of: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82026183881?pwd=alkyYlJsMG1YcGRvaEJ3YlJDVHFCUT09
URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/glenmont-forest-community-garden-kick-off-meeting/
LOCATION:Online Event
CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities,GreenSpace
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SUMMARY:Maydale Nature Classroom Community Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss Maydale Nature Classroom’s 2nd Annual Community Celebration THIS Saturday! The event will feature live music; campfires & s’mores; appearances by Smokey Bear; apple cider making; and fall crafts. Maydale holds a special place in IMPACT’s heart because among the several activists who helped get the Nature Classroom revitalized and reopened is our own Network Administrator (and East County resident!)\, Renée Katz. \n  \n 
URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/maydale-nature-classroom-community-celebration/
LOCATION:Maydale Nature Classroom\, 1638 Maydale Dr.\, Colesville\, MD\, 20905\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities,East County Network
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200924T203000
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SUMMARY:Online Film & Discussion:  Immigration Nation
DESCRIPTION:In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month and building on the theme of cross-racial solidarity from our recent “Building a Multi-Racial Movement” webinar\, IMPACT is hosting an online viewing and discussion of episode 1 of the docu-series Immigration Nation.\n\nTime magazine describes the Netflix series as “the most important TV show you’ll see in 2020.”\n\nImmigration Nation provides a deep look at the state of U.S. immigration\, utilizing unprecedented access to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operations and moving portraits of immigrants. We will be viewing episode 1 which focuses on the expanded role of ICE under the current administration. The 60-minute episode will be shown with Spanish subtitles and will be followed by a facilitated discussion.\n\nRegister for this FREE event here: https://forms.gle/i7A2A9oMGuoyTuoFA
URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/online-film-discussion-immigration-nation/
LOCATION:MD
CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities,Fighting Racism,Media Gathering,Network Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200624T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200624T203000
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SUMMARY:Building a Multi-Racial Movement: Challenges and Promises
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, IMPACT Silver Spring hosts a community-wide gathering at which we either lift-up grassroots network-building efforts or shine a light on topics related to equity\, justice\, and liberation. This year\, our annual event will be virtual and focused on a topic we believe is critical in this moment of new awakening\, heightened activism\, trauma\, and fear. \nBuilding a Multi-Racial Movement: Challenges and Promises\nOur diverse panel of racial justice activists will discuss the challenges and promises of cross-racial organizing and how they sustain themselves as activists. Panelists: Aaron Goggans\, Mary Hart\, Shuo “Jim” Huang\, Oswaldo Montoya\, Michael Solomon\, and Tanya Cruz Teller. Moderators: Deepa Iyer and John Landesman. \nRegister here – https://building_justice.eventbrite.com \nPanelist Bios:\nAaron Goggans is writer\, organizer and activist living in the DMV. Aaron has over a decade of experience in social movements including being one of the instigators of the D.C Chapter of Black Lives Matter. After organizing with BLM DC for over 5 years\, Aaron co-founded a worker-owned collective that helped non-profits manage their anti-racist transformations. Now Aaron is one of the founders of the WildSeed Society which is a spiritual community of people hoping to combine their political\, spiritual and social worlds to be better prepared to build the liberated worlds they want. \nMary Hart is a long time Silver Spring resident\, a consulting teacher with MCPS\, and teaches in the Equity and Excellence in Education certificate and master’s program with McDaniel College. She is also a member of the MORE Network education committee. She is currently developing a process for teacher observers to intentionally observe for\, and coach teachers to interrupt\, the damaging effects of implicit bias and racism. \nShuo “Jim” Huang has been organizing in the DMV since 2017\, is a part of the MORE Network\, a founding member of the DMV De-escalation Collective\, and was previously on the core team of SURJ MoCo. Jim helped build multi-racial coalitions to push for the Rockville Trust Act and other campaigns around the DMV. His favorite part of the work is building community through sharing skills. In the daytime\, Jim is a PhD student where he is a teaching assistant in health policy at UMD and where he is writing a dissertation on mutual aid healthcare. \nOswaldo Montoya (he/him) has a master’s degree in educational psychology. He has been a trainer\, curriculum developer\, researcher and network builder for more than 20 years. He comes from the tradition of Popular Education\, which was developed in Latin America as an instrument for consciousness-raising\, community mobilization and social justice. Working with different NGOS in Nicaragua and the US\, he´s been involved in pro-feminist men´s activism\, anti-racism work and advocacy for children´s rights. \nMichael Solomon is a Co-Founder of student advocacy group\, MoCo For Change. He is a graduate of Springbrook High School and attends the University of Southern California. Michael’s work focuses on education policy\, social justice\, and civic engagement.  \nTanya Cruz Teller is passionate about systems change and applies her 20+ years of experience in international\, organizational\, and community development to bring to life her principles of personal transformation\, collaborative partnerships\, and strengths-based solutions. Her roles in South Africa have included bringing together government\, business and civil society in partnerships that create a more equitable society in SA and the region. Tanya has co-authored a book entitled: Thriving Women\, Thriving World: An Invitation to Dialogue\, Healing and Inspired Actions; and will soon have her work published in the book Inclusive Leadership: Transforming Diverse Lives\, Organizations\, and Societies. \nModerator Bios:\nDeepa Iyer  is a South Asian American writer\, lawyer\, strategist\, facilitator\, and activist. She is a Senior Advisor at Building Movement Project and director of Solidarity Is\, a project that provides trainings\, narratives\, and resources on building deep and lasting multiracial solidarity and sustainability of social change ecosystems. Iyer served as executive director of South Asian Americans Leading Together (SAALT) for a decade\, and has held positions at Race Forward\, the US Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division\, the Asian Pacific American Legal Resource Center\, and the Asian American Justice Center. Iyer is also the author of We Too Sing America: South Asian\, Arab\, Muslim\, and Sikh Immigrants Shape Our Multiracial Future\, published by the New Press in 2015. Deepa is a resident of Silver Spring and has been active with Impact Silver Spring’s racial equity program. \nJohn Landesman  has more than 20 years of experience developing and organizing dialogue-to-change programs that address the effects of racism and racial barriers. John has developed numerous curriculum guides\, organizing manuals\, dialogue formats\, and facilitator trainings that help many different kinds of organizations develop the relationships and structures necessary for long-term change. John was formerly the director of Community Assistance at Everyday Democracy\, a national organization that builds the capacity of organizations to address issues such as systemic racism\, police/community relations\, and education reform. He was the founding coordinator of the Montgomery County Public Schools Study Circles Program\, an initiative that has engaged over 15\,000 students\, parents\, staff\, and district leaders\, and the founding director of Interfaith Works’ Community Dialogue to End Racism.
URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/building-a-multi-racial-movement-challenges-and-promises/
LOCATION:IMPACT Silver Spring\, 8807 Colesville Rd\, Lower Level\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities,Fighting Racism,Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Diversity Dinner in Wheaton
DESCRIPTION:Diversity Dinner in Wheaton\nFriday\, February 28\n6:30 pm – 8:30 pm\nHughes United Methodist Church\n10700 Georgia Avenue\nWheaton\, MD  20902 \nThe Diversity Dinner is a community potluck designed to bring people of all backgrounds together to connect\, talk about things they care about\, and exchange ideas with each other over a shared meal.  Please bring family\, friends\, and a dish to share with others. \nPlease RSVP to Carmen Hernandez at carmen@impactsilverspring.org
URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/diversity-dinner-in-wheaton/
LOCATION:Hughes United Methodist Church\, 10700 Georgia Avenue \, Wheaton\, MD\, 20902\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities,Network Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200218T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200218T210000
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SUMMARY:MORE (Montgomery County Racial Equity) Network Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Montgomery County Racial Equity Network Community Meeting\nTuesday\, February 18\n6:00 pm – 9:00 pm\nGrace Episcopal Church\n1607 Grace Church Road\nSilver Spring\, MD 20910 \n\nJoin us for a Montgomery County Racial Equity (MORE) Network community meeting! We are gathering the Network to 1) engage and connect; 2) provide an overview and update on the Racial Equity and Social Justice bill/ Bill 27-19;  and 3) share the accomplishments and next steps for the Network. \nThe MORE Network is a collaboration of community members\, grassroots organizations\, non profits\, and other stakeholders who are working towards racial equity and its intersections. It is a new collaboration–about 6 months old–that was organized to bring together individuals\, groups\, and organizations working towards a common goal: racial equity in Montgomery County\, MD. \nThis community meeting is open to everyone who has contributed to MORE‘s success and to anyone interested in learning more about the Network. \nPlease click HERE to register for this free event.
URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/more-montgomery-county-racial-equity-network-meeting/
LOCATION:Grace Episcopal Church\, 1607 Grace Church Road\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20910\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities,Fighting Racism,Network Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200213T183000
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SUMMARY:English Spanish Language Exchange
DESCRIPTION:English/Spanish Language Exchange/Inglés/Español\nIntercambio de conversaciones\nThursdays\, from February 6 – April 2\, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm\nJueves\, Febrero 6 —Abril 2\, 2020\, De 6:30pm-8:30pm\nTESS Center – 8513 Piney Branch Road\, Silver Spring\, MD 20901 \nJoin us in this drop-in space to improve your English/Spanish conversation skills in a fun and supportive community environment. Meet new friends and neighbors from diverse cultural backgrounds. / Acompáñenos a mejore sus conversaciones en Ingles/Español en un ambiente divertido y con apoyo comunitario. Conoce nuevos amigos y vecinos de lugares\, tradiciones y culturas diversas. \nFor more information in English\, please email Sara Mussie at sara@impactsilverspring.org.\nPara más información en español\, por favor llame Ruby Machado at 240-899-6615.
URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/english-spanish-language-exchange-2/
LOCATION:Takoma East Silver Spring (TESS) Center\, 8513 Piney Branch Road\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200206T183000
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SUMMARY:English Spanish Language Exchange
DESCRIPTION:English/Spanish Language Exchange/Inglés/Español\nIntercambio de conversaciones\nThursdays\, from February 6 – April 2\, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm\nJueves\, Febrero 6 —Abril 2\, 2020\, De 6:30pm-8:30pm\nTESS Center – 8513 Piney Branch Road\, Silver Spring\, MD 20901 \nJoin us in this drop-in space to improve your English/Spanish conversation skills in a fun and supportive community environment. Meet new friends and neighbors from diverse cultural backgrounds. / Acompáñenos a mejore sus conversaciones en Ingles/Español en un ambiente divertido y con apoyo comunitario. Conoce nuevos amigos y vecinos de lugares\, tradiciones y culturas diversas. \nFor more information in English\, please email Sara Mussie at sara@impactsilverspring.org.\nPara más información en español\, por favor llame Ruby Machado at 240-899-6615.
URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/english-spanish-language-exchange/
LOCATION:Takoma East Silver Spring (TESS) Center\, 8513 Piney Branch Road\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200107T183000
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SUMMARY:Winter English Classes Registration
DESCRIPTION:Registration and Placement Test for Winter English Classes\nTuesday\, January 7th\, 6:30-8:30pm\nTESS Center –  8513 Piney Branch Road. Silver Spring\, MD\, 20901 \nAre You Interested In: \n\nImproving your English conversation skills in a fun and supportive community environment?\nSupporting your neighbors and other residents in improving their English language skills?\nMeeting new friends and neighbors from diverse cultural backgrounds?\nLearning about available resources (i.e. emergency services\, health\, jobs\, etc.) in your community?\n\nIf you are\, join our English Learning Community with Basic and Intermediate Level Classes available! \nFor Further Information\, please contact : Sara : 301-298-5117 sara@impactsilverspring.org or\nRuby : 240-899-6615 \nEnglish Class Information\nBasic Level:\nWednesdays 6:30-8:30PM\nDates: January 15 to March 18\nAt Clifton Park Baptist Church\n8818 Piney Branch Road\nSilver Spring\, MD 20903 \nIntermediate Level:\nTuesdays 6:30—8:30PM\nDates: January 14 to March 17th \nAt TESS Center\n8513 Piney Branch Road\nSilver Spring\, MD 20901 \n\nClasses are free\nText book fee is $30.00\nComplimentary childcare is available
URL:https://impactsilverspring.org/event/winter-english-classes-registration/
LOCATION:Takoma East Silver Spring (TESS) Center\, 8513 Piney Branch Road\, Silver Spring\, MD\, 20901\, United States
CATEGORIES:Connecting Communities
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