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On Saturday, April 25, from 1:30 to 6 PM, the Vision for Vashon will hold a public forum on the topic of Reweaving the Fabric of Community.  The event will be held at the “O” Open Space for Arts and Community at 18870 103d Avenue SW, Vashon.

This ambitious program is intended to address the issues of the development of affordable housing for working poor on Vashon; building networks of organic growers, food activists and concerned citizens to create a system of food security; expanding access to affordable health care; the creation of a viable local exchange currency; taking advantage of funding for renewable energy projects to establish solar energy installations on the island; and developing Vashon’s potential as a model for sustainable practices.

The intent of this Forum is to stimulate a grass-roots, action oriented  agenda to improve the quality of Island life, particularly for the working poor.  The organizers hope to strengthen existing organizations and connections between active organizations on the Island, rather than to build a new organization.

The tentative schedule:

1:30 – 2:00 Arrival, enjoy tea/coffee, visit organizations’ display tables, welcome talk / orientation

2:00 – 3:30 Forum presentations and small group discussions on affordable housing, renewable energy and transportation, and sustainability projects on Vashon

3:30 – 3:50 Break

4:00 – 5:30 Forum presentations and small group doiscussions on health / wellness, local exchange currency and food security

5:30 – 6:00 Wrap-up

The forum will be followed by a dinner provided by Vision for Vashon and music with dancing by Bob Krinsky and Friends.

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