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  In this Issue: Transition Challenge! Transition Projects Host a Training for Transition (T4T) Upcoming Webinars & Events New Transition Initiatives Resources Transition Network News Volunteers Needed PCI Update Get Involved   Training for Transition Mar 16-18 BigSur, CA
Mar 17-18 Stone Ridge, NY Mar 21-22 UNM Albuquerque, NM Learn about hosting a T4T >> Calendar  Monthly Transition SalonThursday, March 8 (11am-noon Pacific) An open dialogue space where folks involved in Transition meet voice-to-voice, celebrate, network, swap ideas, get help, give help, and learn together. details + registration >> Money and the Story of the People: A Conversation with Charles EisensteinWednesday, March 14, (4pm-5:15pm Pacific) We all know we are facing a transition, but of what? Underneath our systems of energy, technology, and money, a deeper shift is underway: a shift in the defining myths of our civilization. In this session, Judith and Charles will explore how each level of transition interrelates, from the political to the personal level. details + registration >>
Related Events  The Economics of Happiness Conference March 22-24, 2012 Berkeley, California Hosted by the International Society for Ecology and Culture (ISEC), the conference will cover public policy choices; local food,energy, education, business and banking; bridging the North-South divide; and the influence of the economy on our psychological well-being. Presenters include Vandana Shiva, Bill McKibben, Annie Leonard, Sulak Sivaraksa, Michael Shuman, Joanna Macy, Richard Heinberg and many more. Special Discount Offer As TUS is a partner, we are pleased to offer a 25% discount: Visit the Ticket website Click “Begin order”. Discount code: localfutures To download a registration form with the discount, contact conference(at) theeconomicsofhappiness.org or call 510-548-4915 Thriving Communities Global TeleSummit April 28, 2012, everywhere Free to the public. This event is part of a major 3-month sustainability events program called Spring of Sustainability, co-produced by The Shift Network and Sustainable World Coalition, which also features Rob Hopkins, Vicki Robin, Tina Clarke, and over 100 other thought leaders from around the world. Presenters include: Vandana Shiva, Charles Eisenstein (Sacred Economics) and Esperide Ananas (Damanhur), and hosted by Kevin Danaher and Thom Hartmann on the call. Transition Network News from across the pond... Listen to the February Podcast: award winning markets, 60,000 trees and cardboard cafes!
 For all you webmasters and bloggers, there's a new widget for the Transition Companion Book - get it here >> Volunteers Needed We are on the lookout for youth mentors, regional reporters, videographers, transcribers and more - visit our volunteer opportunities page >> Connect Follow us on Twitter Become a fan Facebook Watch our Youtube Channel     |
 Transition US :: February 2012 e-newsletter  Join the challenge May 1 - 31st to create new gardens, green homes and build community resilience. For the month of May, thousands of average citizens from around the country will pick up shovels and tools to help construct rainwater harvesting systems, install solar panels, make energy efficiency improvements, and share garden know-how with their friends and neighbors. All while educating and empowering community, and supporting local businesses.  This is an opportunity to promote and increase participation in city and county programs for lawn removal, greywater and healthy food while creating innovative demonstration gardens in communities ranging from front yards to apartment patios, city landscapes, schools, churches, organizations and businesses. Sound inspiring? Register your action so we can show the world just how powerful we are as a movement then check out the Actions Map to see who else is taking on the challenge. February Roundup: Transition across the Country - Building on the monthly roundup over at Rob's Transition Culture blog, here are some highlights of what's keeping Transition Initiatives busy across the US...(read more)
 Unlocking the collective genius - Transition Sonoma County, CA was recently featured in their local news - the Press Demcrat in an article by Suzie Rodriguez...(read more) Community Resilience Plan - Transition Northfield residents are engaging in a series of 14 meetings with community members to gather feedback to create a "Community Resilience Transition Plan" for Northfield... (read more)
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Let's mobilize of thousands of new residents, create innumerable sustainability actions provide the community networks and cross-sector collaborations needed to Transition our towns and cities across the US.
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