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SUMMARY:Film Screening: Part Three of "Regenerating Life"
DESCRIPTION:Are you concerned about the future of our planet? Come to learn how we can help our beautiful home heal itself. \nRegenerating Life: How to Cool the Planet\, Feed the World\, and Live Happily Ever After\, a movie by John Feldman\, is presented in three parts. \nPart One\, scheduled for November 8\, 2025\, introduces concepts of our ecological situation\, providing a solid understanding of the social and environmental crises that confront us. \nPart Two\, scheduled for December 6\, 2025\, continues the examination of the climate change dilemma. \nPart Three\, scheduled for January 10\, 2026\, also at 3:00 pm\, continues the examination of the prevailing climate change story and offers new\, attainable solutions. \nThe film covers our understanding of how life regulates the climate through photosynthesis\, the carbon cycle\, the water cycle\, the dung cycle\, and the interconnected soil network of fungi\, microorganisms and plant roots. The photography is beautiful\, the information is clear\, and the information presented welcomes us to rethink everything we do. \nA discussion will follow each presentation and light refreshments will be served. \nIf you would prefer to join virtually\, please contact Sherry at sherryzitter@icloud.com for details. Preview the movie. \nThis presentation is sponsored by the Climate Committee of Grassroots Central Mass.
URL:https://grassrootscentralmass.org/event/film-screening-regenerating-life-3/
LOCATION:Joshua Hyde Library\, 306 Main Street\, Sturbridge\, MA\, 01566\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Grassoots Central Mass":MAILTO:grassrootscentralmass@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260111T110000
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SUMMARY:Racial and Social Justice Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join local activists to engage in advocacy work especially related to immigration\, re-imagining policing\, LGBTQIA issues\, disability rights\, and health care disparities. This committee meets virtually; email justice@grassrootscentralmass.org to request the Zoom link.
URL:https://grassrootscentralmass.org/event/racial-and-social-justice-committee-meeting-11/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Grassoots Central Mass":MAILTO:grassrootscentralmass@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260114T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212429
CREATED:20260103T142203Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T142203Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join local activists to learn about and protect our environment in a multiplicity of innovative ways. At this meeting we’ll discuss the environmental film series we sponsored and also begin planning our annual “Trees Are Treasures” event. \nThis committee meets virtually; email climate@grassrootscentralmass.org to request the Zoom link.
URL:https://grassrootscentralmass.org/event/climate-committee-meeting-10/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Grassoots Central Mass":MAILTO:grassrootscentralmass@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260124T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212429
CREATED:20260103T163326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260103T163326Z
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SUMMARY:GCM Leadership Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us to plan future actions\, hear committee reports\, and discuss issues of importance to the organization. The Leadership Group meets virtually via Zoom. Please email Jeana\, justice@grassrootscentralmass.org\, to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://grassrootscentralmass.org/event/gcm-leadership-group-meeting-45/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Grassoots Central Mass":MAILTO:grassrootscentralmass@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212429
CREATED:20260124T182549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T182549Z
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SUMMARY:Racial and Social Justice Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join local activists to engage in advocacy work especially related to immigration\, LQBTQIA+ issues\, and disability rights. This committee meets virtually; email justice@grassrootscentralmass.org to request the Zoom link.
URL:https://grassrootscentralmass.org/event/racial-and-social-justice-committee-meeting-12/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Grassoots Central Mass":MAILTO:grassrootscentralmass@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260201T140000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212429
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SUMMARY:Climate Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Climate Committee will host an online discussion on Zoom on February 1st at 1:00 pm as a follow-up to our film series\, Regenerating Life. Ideas on how we can help address climate concerns in our own lives will be the focus. Contact Sherry Zitter if you want to attend; her email address is sherryzitter@icloud.com.
URL:https://grassrootscentralmass.org/event/climate-committee-meeting-11/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Grassoots Central Mass":MAILTO:grassrootscentralmass@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260214T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212429
CREATED:20260124T180429Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T180429Z
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SUMMARY:GCM Leadership Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us to plan future actions\, hear committee reports\, and discuss issues of importance to the organization. The Leadership Group meets virtually via Zoom. Please email Jeana\, justice@grassrootscentralmass.org\, to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://grassrootscentralmass.org/event/gcm-leadership-group-meeting-46/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Grassoots Central Mass":MAILTO:grassrootscentralmass@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260219T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212429
CREATED:20260214T211138Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T211138Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join local activists to learn about and protect our environment in a multiplicity of innovative ways. At this meeting\, an important topic of discussion will be the future of our wonderful Trees Are Treasures event. \nThis committee meets virtually; email climate@grassrootscentralmass.org to request the Zoom link.
URL:https://grassrootscentralmass.org/event/climate-committee-meeting-13/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Grassoots Central Mass":MAILTO:grassrootscentralmass@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260222T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212429
CREATED:20260214T211410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T211410Z
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SUMMARY:Racial and Social Justice Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join local activists to engage in advocacy work especially related to immigration\, community safety\, and health care disparities. \nThis committee meets virtually; email justice@grassrootscentralmass.org to request the Zoom link.
URL:https://grassrootscentralmass.org/event/racial-and-social-justice-committee-meeting-13/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Grassoots Central Mass":MAILTO:grassrootscentralmass@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260307T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212429
CREATED:20260214T212508Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260214T212508Z
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SUMMARY:GCM Leadership Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us to plan future actions\, hear committee reports\, and discuss issues of importance to the organization. \nThe Leadership Group meets virtually via Zoom. Please email Jeana\, justice@grassrootscentralmass.org\, to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://grassrootscentralmass.org/event/gcm-leadership-group-meeting-47/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Grassoots Central Mass":MAILTO:grassrootscentralmass@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260315T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212429
CREATED:20260307T194008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T194008Z
UID:3095-1773568800-1773572400@grassrootscentralmass.org
SUMMARY:Racial and Social Justice Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join local activists to engage in advocacy work especially related to immigration\, community safety\, and health care disparities. \nThis committee meets virtually; email justice@grassrootscentralmass.org to request the Zoom link.
URL:https://grassrootscentralmass.org/event/racial-and-social-justice-committee-meeting-14/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Grassoots Central Mass":MAILTO:grassrootscentralmass@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212429
CREATED:20260307T193729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T193729Z
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SUMMARY:Climate Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join local activists to learn about and protect our environment in a multiplicity of innovative ways. \nThis committee meets virtually; email climate@grassrootscentralmass.org to request the Zoom link.
URL:https://grassrootscentralmass.org/event/climate-committee-meeting-12/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Grassoots Central Mass":MAILTO:grassrootscentralmass@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260321T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212429
CREATED:20260307T193420Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260307T193420Z
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SUMMARY:GCM Leadership Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us to plan future actions\, hear committee reports\, and discuss issues of importance to the organization. \nThe Leadership Group meets virtually via Zoom. Please email Jeana\, justice@grassrootscentralmass.org\, to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://grassrootscentralmass.org/event/gcm-leadership-group-meeting-48/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Grassoots Central Mass":MAILTO:grassrootscentralmass@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260331T193000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212429
CREATED:20260124T212347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260124T212347Z
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SUMMARY:Book Discussion at Charlton Library
DESCRIPTION:Come join a community of fellow readers to discuss the book Burned by Billionaires by local author Chuck Colllins. The book is available to borrow with your card at local libraries through C/W MARS and is also available for purchase at local bookstores and online. You are encouraged to register for this event on the library website (https://charltonlibrary.assabetinteractive.com/calendar/book-discussion-burned-by-billionaires/). \nChuck Collins is an American author and a senior scholar at the Institute for Policy Studies in Washington\, DC\, where he directs the Program on Inequality and the Common Good. He is also co-founder of Wealth for Common Good. He is an expert on economic inequality in the US\, and has pioneered efforts to bring together investors and business leaders to speak out publicly against corporate practices and economic policies that increase economic inequality. \nCollins is the great-grandson of Oscar F. Mayer\, the founder of the Oscar Mayer meat processing brand. \n 
URL:https://grassrootscentralmass.org/event/book-discussion-at-charlton-library/
LOCATION:Charlton Public Library\, 40 Main St\, Charlton\, MA\, 01507\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260411T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212429
CREATED:20260322T125528Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T125528Z
UID:3100-1775899800-1775905200@grassrootscentralmass.org
SUMMARY:GCM Leadership Group Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join us to plan future actions\, hear committee reports\, and discuss issues of importance to the organization. \nThe Leadership Group meets virtually via Zoom. Please email Jeana\, justice@grassrootscentralmass.org\, to receive the Zoom link.
URL:https://grassrootscentralmass.org/event/gcm-leadership-group-meeting-49/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Grassoots Central Mass":MAILTO:grassrootscentralmass@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260412T110000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212429
CREATED:20260322T130049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T130049Z
UID:3102-1775988000-1775991600@grassrootscentralmass.org
SUMMARY:Racial and Social Justice Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join local activists to engage in advocacy work especially related to immigration\, discrimination faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals and those with disabilities\, health care disparities\, and other social justice issues. \nThis committee meets virtually; email justice@grassrootscentralmass.org to request the Zoom link.
URL:https://grassrootscentralmass.org/event/racial-and-social-justice-committee-meeting-15/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Grassoots Central Mass":MAILTO:grassrootscentralmass@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260416T100000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212429
CREATED:20260323T213623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T213623Z
UID:3104-1776330000-1776333600@grassrootscentralmass.org
SUMMARY:Climate Committee Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join local activists to learn about and protect our environment in a multiplicity of innovative ways. \nThis committee meets virtually; email climate@grassrootscentralmass.org to request the Zoom link.
URL:https://grassrootscentralmass.org/event/climate-committee-meeting-14/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Grassoots Central Mass":MAILTO:grassrootscentralmass@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T103000
DTSTAMP:20260403T212429
CREATED:20260323T214642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260323T214642Z
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SUMMARY:Special Presentation on Energy Storage Facilities
DESCRIPTION:The proposed siting of large Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in our rural towns has caused much anxiety and generated strong opposition. The Climate Committee has engaged environmental activist Becca Glenn to offer her perspective on the need for these types of facilities. Here is a chance for you to listen to an advocate for renewable energy and to ask questions about the safety and cost of these projects. \nThis presentation will take place via Zoom; email climate@grassrootscentralmass.org to request the Zoom link.
URL:https://grassrootscentralmass.org/event/special-presentation-on-energy-storage-facilities/
LOCATION:Virtual via Zoom
ORGANIZER;CN="Grassoots Central Mass":MAILTO:grassrootscentralmass@gmail.com
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