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Town Square 2020: Molly the Activist (canceled)

Town Square 2020: Molly the Activist

March 26, 2020 - 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm

Margaret “Molly” Brown was involved in everything from politics and reform efforts to women’s suffrage. Learn about several of the causes she was involved in to help all Coloradans. Then, create a poster for an issue you care about. Appropriate for kids in grades 3-6.

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Town Square 2020: See the Change, Be the Change (canceled)

Town Square 2020: See the Change, Be the Change

April 2, 2020 - 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Anythink Perl Mack

You don’t need to be an adult to change the world! Make your own pop-art inspired poster of the change that you want to be while we explore examples of kids and young adults who are modern day change-makers. All materials will be provided.

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Town Square 2020: American Creed Screening (canceled)

Town Square 2020: American Creed Screening

April 11, 2020 - 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Anythink Perl Mack

What does is mean to be American? Join us for a screening of the PBS documentary American Creed, a film covering the stories of a diverse group of Americans and exploring whether a unifying set of beliefs can be more powerful than the issues that divide us.

Space is limited; registration encouraged. Please visit our online calendar to register.

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Town Square 2020: Harry Potter as a Tool for Social Change (canceled)

Town Square 2020: Harry Potter as a Tool for Social Change

March 18, 2020 - 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm

Anythink Perl Mack

Use the power of pop culture to make an impact! Join the Harry Potter Alliance to explore themes from the Harry Potter story to confront your personal biases and inspire social change in your community

Space is limited; registration encouraged. Please visit our online calendar to register.

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Civic Saturday

May 18, 2019 - 9:30 am to 11:30 am

Anythink Wright Farms

On May 18, Anythink will host its first Civic Saturday – a place to come together in civic community, be inspired and encouraged to reflect and connect, and create new civic traditions that are joyful and communal. Through songs, readings and discussions, local artists, community members and Anythink staff will share inspiration on the theme of neighbors. What challenges and opportunities do we face in a rapidly growing community? What does it mean to be a good neighbor?

This event is free and open to all. Sign language interpretation will be available. Refreshments will be served. To help us provide refreshments and accommodations, please register in advance.

Civic Saturday was started by Citizen University in Seattle and is now hosted in more than 20 cities across the country.

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Civic Power in Action: An Evening with Eric Liu

October 4, 2018 - 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

Anythink Wright Farms

Join founder of Citizen University and director of the Aspen Institute Citizenship and American Identity Program Eric Liu as he discusses themes from his book, “You’re More Powerful Than You Think: A Citizen’s Guide to Making Change Happen.” This dialogue on civic engagement will include opportunities for attendees to participate in large and small group conversations. The event is free and open to the public. Space is limited; registration required. The first 100 people to register will receive a free copy of Liu’s book. Light refreshments will be served.

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