Growing Communities Workshop in Birmingham

**"Betsy Johnson" b*@bgjohnson.com**

ACGA, the Jonesboro Community Garden, and the Alabama Cooperative
Extension System are sponsoring the next Growing Communities Workshop on
Friday and Saturday, October 21 and 22 in Bessemer, Alabama (near
Birmingham).  Additional information and registration form is pasted
below:

Creating Communities and Community Gardens Workshop

When: Friday Oct. 21st - 8:30am-6:00pm
           Saturday Oct. 22nd - 8:00am-4:00pm

          Where: New Light Baptist Church 
                                      300 Wellington St
                                     Bessemer, AL

Join the American Community Gardening Association (ACGA), the Jonesboro
Community Garden, and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System for an
in-depth, hands-on workshop based on the ACGA's curriculum for
leadership development, "Growing Communities: Community Building and
Organizational Development through Community Gardening." Learn proven
strategies that community organizers use to develop dynamic leaders and
create strong communities through a participatory approach to community
building. You will learn the principles and practices of community
building, and how to pass these techniques on to others in your
community by conducting your own workshops.

This two-day workshop will cover these topics:  Community Organizing,
Leadership Development, Grassroots Fundraising Basics, Asset-Based
Community Development, Communications Planning, and Coalition Building  

Registration is $35* and includes a workbook, lunch both days and break
refreshments (Advanced registration and attendance on both days
required)

*Scholarships are available; please contact Luci Davis for information,
(205)879-6964 x16 or davislg@auburn.edu. 

For more information or directions to the New Light Baptist Church, Call
Adam Young at (205)428-9485 or Luci Davis at (205)879-6964x16 or email
davislg@auburn.edu 

Creating Communities and Community Gardens Workshop
Name(s): ____________________________________________________
Address: ____________________________________________________
Phone and/or email: ___________________________________________ 
Special diet needs (ex. Vegetarian): _______________________________

Mail this registration form with a check payable to the American
Community Gardening Association or provide credit card information below
and fax to 212-788-7913 or send to:

American Community Gardening Association
c/o CENYC, 51 Chambers St. Room 228
New York, NY 10007    Phone: 877-275-224
Name on Credit Card: ___________________________________________
Credit Card Number: ____________________________________________
Expiration Date: _____________________   CVV2 number:___________

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