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  In this Issue: Special event: Rob Hopkins Transition Projects Host a Training for Transition (T4T) Upcoming Webinars & Events New Official Initiatives Moving Planet: Sept 24th Resources Transition Network News Coming soon: The Transition Companion Transition In the News Volunteers Needed PCI Update Get Involved  
Training for Transition Sept 30-Oct 2 Troy, NY
Oct 14-16 Joshua Tree, CA Oct 15-16 Tampa Bay, FL Oct 22-23 Miami, FL Nov 5-6 Sautee, GA Nov 12-13 Wooster, OH Learn about hosting a T4T >> Calendar  Women’s Earth and Climate Caucus (3-Part Series)Wednesday, October 11 (5:00-6:00pm Pacific) The Women’s Earth and Climate Caucus is now glad to offer a series of seminars and trainings in building Resilient Community. Transition US is proud to be hosting these three virtual conversations prior to in-person courses to be held in Corte Madera, CA. details + registration >> Monthly Transition SalonThursday October 13 (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 >> An Inspiring Evening with Vicki RobinThursday October 13 (6:30-9:30pm Pacific) Join us for a heartfelt evening of connection and hope, as we come together to celebrate the growing Transition Movement. This is a fundraiser to benefi t Transition US and our work training emerging leaders, supporting new Transition Towns, and helping communities kick the carbon habit and build a thriving, resilient future. details + rsvp info >> A Conversation with Chris MartensonTuesday October 25 (11am-12:15pm Pacific) A special conversation with Chris Martenson, author of The Crash Course: The Unsustainable Future Of Our Economy, Energy, And Environment. details + registration >> Transition Network News from across the pond... Video of Rob Hopkins' talk at Sunrise Off Grid Festival in Summerset available now on Rob's blog. Transition Brixton launches the UK’s first local electronic currency in it's 2nd year - read more. First Transition Training held inTurkey! read more. Transition Town Totnes celebrates its 5th Anniversary of their Great Unleashing. read more  Click to support the film's progress and find out more >>
In the News In Greensboro, NC: "Local currency to be printed to stimulate the economy" > Carolina Peacemaker "In Portland, Transition Movement preparing for a world after peak oil" > The Oregonian Transition Sarasota founder and Executive Director Don Hall was also on WSRQ Radio to talk about Transition Sarasota's Local Food Campaign. > Listen to the recording
Related events  Slow Money 3rd National Gathering October 12-14, 2011 San Francisco, CA Listen to speakers such as David Suzuki and Vandana Shiva, hear presentations from small food enterprises and attend breakout sessions relating to the soil, our food system and the economy. Details + registration >>  2011 Bioneers Conference October 14-16, 2011 San Rafael, CA Explore the forefront of positive change in deeply inspiring keynote talks, panels, workshops and intensives. Connect with leading-edge people and ideas. Details + registration >> Volunteers Needed We are on the lookout for coaches, photographers and more - visit our volunteer opportunities page >> Connect Follow us on Twitter Become a fan Facebook Watch our Youtube Channel    |
 Transition US :: September 2011 e-newsletter
This month Transtion Initiatives have been organizing everything from birthday celebrations to harvest swaps to solar energy home tours, and of course mobilizing for Moving Planet. Check out the September roundup of what's happening in the world of Transition and browse resources shared by others in the network. To top it off, we're asking you: Who will be the100th official Transition Initiative in the US? Transition Projects
 Popularity of Crop Swaps is Growing - Transition Berkeley, like many other Transition Initiatives has been organizing crops swaps where neighbours get together to share food - this month they were featured in the San Francisco Chronicle...(read more) New InitiativesIn just three short years the number of official Transition Initiatives have grown to nearly 100 (99 to be exact as of today).
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September Roundup: Transition across the Country 
Asheville Celebrates 
Thanks to everyone who tuned in to our live call with Rob on September 12th, hosted by Vicki Robin, on "Exploring the Ingredients of Transition." Rob answered questions about how the movement is evolving, right down to the nitty-gritty of intiatives developing social enterprises to support the local economy.
