Highlights from the PermieFest
Close to 200 people came out throughout the day to show their support and celebrate Permaculture on the final official day of summer. Fun seemed to be had by all.
I was around the cob bench for most of the time but I experienced something magical that day. True community was happening. Neighbors were talking to neighbors, people of all ages came together, and the possibility of a different world appeared for us all.
The food was excellent!! Thanks to everyone who shared their bounty on this day. There were some great looking tomatoes there. Whoever grew those, good job!!
Public art and music were also on hand to show us the beauty in the world that we can create. Thank You guys for coming out.
Larry Santoyo was also on hand to give a spectacular presentation to a standing room only crowd on the basics of Permaculture as well as a "Swan Song for A Lawn."
A special thanks as well to Traci Reitz and Sustainable Santa Monica. Traci organized and put all of this together. Without her nothing could've happened. Thanks.
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Film: The Power of Community
This Thursday, September 25th, there will be a screening of the film, "The Power of Community" at the Santa Monica Main Library in the MLK room starting a 7pm with a potluck and discussion at 8pm.
It is a story of how Cuba survived peak oil and has been able to prosper. Very relevant information for those of us who live here in the United States and are about to face a Peak Oil situation of our own.
Please bring food to share with your neighbors and let the community building begin. See you there.
601 Santa Monica Blvd.Santa Monica, CA
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How Are We Doing?
Like what you see? Want to see more? Have a workshop proposal that you would like to lead for the community? Whatever it is, share it, we're all ears. Send an email to westsidepermies@gmail.com to share what's on your mind.
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