Coming Events
Calgary Dollars Potluck/Market
Calgary Dollars Potlucks take place on the second Wednesday of every month from 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Potlucks are held at the Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association (HSCA). The address is 1320 5 Ave NW.
Potlucks are an excellent opportunity to sell items for Calgary Dollars, meet other members of the Calgary Dollars Community, or sign up to become a new member. Please bring a small food item (enough to share with about six people). If you'd like to set up a table of items for sale in C$, please call our office at 270-8002.
Happy Hour
The Arusha Happy Hour has been replaced with extended wednesday hours, weekly until 6pm.Arusha Actions
Arusha Actions are events which give Calgarians opportunities for action on social and environmental issues. The Arusha Action series presents timely, engaging films, guest speakers, events that showcase the hero and action figures in our every day lives. These Info-Active events help Calgarians take information into action by bringing together local researchers, performers, filmmakers and activists. Each of the Action Films and many more are available from the Arusha lending library.
Take Action Grant Applications Due First of the Month
Take Action Grants have been issued by Calgary Dollars (C$) since it began circulating complementary currency in 1996. These grants, issued in 50% C$ and Canadian dollars, are designated for social and environmental projects in Calgary. Grants help educate Calgarians about the role of complementary currency, expand the amount of C$ in circulation, educate Calgarians about social and environmental issues in our city, and provide much-needed funds to initiatives.
website: calgarydollars.ca/grants
News
Tuesday, November 25, 7pm Fishing in the Sea of Greed film screening celebrating Calgary's Shastri Indo-Canadian Society's 40th Anniversary Wednesday, November 26, 6:30 pm University of Calgary Fair Trade Week Double Bill: "Buyer Be Fair" and "BirdSong" Thursday, November 27, 2008 Nobel Peace Prize winning climatologist Dr. Andrew Weaver Friday November 28 Authors Andrew Nikiforuk and Tony Clarke release two new books on Alberta’s tar sands visit: films.arusha.org for details!
Calgary Herald Surveys City's Speaker Series
Herald writer Eric Volmers has reviewed the city's speakers series and has interview numerous groups ranging from the Walrus to the Salon Speaking Series. http://www.canada.com/calgaryherald/entertainment/movie-guide/story.html?id=7b8da3f7-3c3a-4e8c-9490-9a925f047b88
Breakfast TV - Provincial Election Forum in Calgary
A Calgary election forum was organized Monday, February 25, 2008 at the John Dutton Theatre. Co-sponsored by Public Interest Alberta and the Arusha Centre.
Calgary Folk Festival Song-writing Contest 2008
The Arusha Centre has sponsored a $500 prize for The Arusha Justice Song in the 2008 Calgary Folk Festival song-writing contest. Entries are now closed but look to www.calgaryfolkfest.com and the Ship and Anchor for contest event dates!
Arusha Promotes Buy Nothing Christmas
Arusha Promotes Buy Nothing Christmas on Calgary's Stephen Avenue Mall
Arusha's Revolutionary Choir Take the Stage at November Action Film
Arusha's Revolutionary Choir Take the Stage at November Action Film
Breakfast Television Hosts Arusha and Calgary Dollars
Breakfast Television program hosts Arusha and Calgary Dollars to help promote the Natural Family Fair
Calgary Election Super Hero Winner
$500 was awarded to Dandi and the Lady (and the Coalition for a Healthy Calgary) who were voted in as the winner of the Arusha Superhero Contest. Over 300 people voted with a tight race between Anti-Sprawl Man, Transportus, and Red Tape Power Suitor. 40 people gathered at the Arusha Activist Happy Hour on Friday to talk about election issues raised by the Superhero contest. Ward 8 Alderman Madeleine King presented the cheque to the winners and praised Arusha as leaders in creativity, inspiring Calgarians to become more involved.
Arusha Shirts at the Rocket
Visit the Rocket T-shirt Shop to get a free Arusha logo transferred onto your favourite activist shirt. The Rocket is located at 106-10 St NW or 738-17 Ave SW
Arusha's Funders
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- Friends of Arusha