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SUMMARY:Listening as an Act of Love
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to REGISTER for Listening as an Act of Love! \n\nHow often do we truly listen—to ourselves\, to others\, to the world around us? \nIn a time of noise & pain\, listening is a radical act of love. \nLet’s explore the difference between performative and active listening\, reflect on our inner dialogue\, and practice deep listening with one another. \nThrough guided activities\, thoughtful writing\, and meaningful discussions\, we’ll take the steps needed to truly listen to one another with presence and care. \nJoin us for Listening as an Act of Love on Zoom. \nOn pricing:\nWe host events on a sliding scale economy to be more accessible and prevent finances from prohibiting learning\, engagement\, and opportunity to create a better world. \nOur three suggested prices are $0\, $20\, and $40. \nThese prices reflect the cost for the institute to plan and facilitate the sessions. These are suggestions\, so feel free to donate another amount that might fit your situation\, and please add Listening as an Act of Love to the memo or notes. \nWe depend on our community to participate\, inform\, and partially fund our programming\, so we truly appreciate your choice to support us in a way that aligns with you. \n\n\nQuestions? Email Alex at alex@mgki.org
URL:https://gandhiinstitute.org/event/listening-as-an-act-of-love/
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SUMMARY:February Breakfast Chat 2/10
DESCRIPTION:Join our Executive Director for breakfast & conversation! Click HERE to REGISTER for February Breakfast Chat \nCome to get to know us and talk about your part in supporting nonviolence in Rochester and beyond. Share breakfast with Erin Thompson\, the Executive Director of the Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence. Chat with us to learn more about the Institute’s programs and plans.Stay for some good breakfast\, conversation\, and company! \n\n\nDates:\nBreakfast Chats will be on the second Tuesday of each month!\n*All from 8 am – 9 am EST*
URL:https://gandhiinstitute.org/event/february-breakfast-chat-2-10/
LOCATION:M.K. Gandhi Institute\, 929 S Plymouth Ave\, Rochester\, NY 14608\, USA\, Rochester\, NY\, 14608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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SUMMARY:Season for Nonviolence Creative Cafe - February 10
DESCRIPTION:Register to join the Creative Cafe’s here!\nCreativity & Connection meet nonviolence at our Season for Nonviolence Creative Cafes! These gatherings invite you to slow down\, create\, and connect with others as we explore the Season’s daily values through artmaking and community reflection. Each session begins with a value from the Season\, but how you interpret or express it is entirely up to you collage\, drawing\, poetry\, crocheting\, journaling\, or simply being in community.\nWhether you come every time or drop in when you can\, you’re welcome here. Come as you are\, no crafting experience or prior knowledge of nonviolence needed.\nAbout the Season for Nonviolence:\nThe Season for Nonviolence marks the 64 days between the anniversaries of the deaths of Mohandas Gandhi (January 30) and Martin Luther King Jr. (April 4). People around the world use this period to reflect on the principles of nonviolence and to practice them with intention. Our Creative Cafés offer a hands-on way to engage with the Season through crafting\, connection\, and community.\n\n2026 Creative Cafe Dates:\nTuesdays at 5:30 PM. Last Cafe will be Thursday at 5:30 PM.\n\n\nJanuary 27\n\n\nFebruary 10\n\n\nFebruary 24\n\n\nMarch 10\n\n\nMarch 24\n\n\nLast Cafe: Thursday\, April 2\n\n\nAll sessions will be held at the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence (929 S. Plymouth Ave)\nQuestions? Email jonathon@mkgi.org
URL:https://gandhiinstitute.org/event/season-for-nonviolence-creative-cafe-february-10/
LOCATION:M.K. Gandhi Institute\, 929 S Plymouth Ave\, Rochester\, NY 14608\, USA\, Rochester\, NY\, 14608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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SUMMARY:Season for Nonviolence Creative Cafe - February 10
DESCRIPTION:Register to join the Creative Cafe’s here!\nCreativity & Connection meet nonviolence at our Season for Nonviolence Creative Cafes! These gatherings invite you to slow down\, create\, and connect with others as we explore the Season’s daily values through artmaking and community reflection. Each session begins with a value from the Season\, but how you interpret or express it is entirely up to you collage\, drawing\, poetry\, crocheting\, journaling\, or simply being in community.\nWhether you come every time or drop in when you can\, you’re welcome here. Come as you are\, no crafting experience or prior knowledge of nonviolence needed.\nAbout the Season for Nonviolence:\nThe Season for Nonviolence marks the 64 days between the anniversaries of the deaths of Mohandas Gandhi (January 30) and Martin Luther King Jr. (April 4). People around the world use this period to reflect on the principles of nonviolence and to practice them with intention. Our Creative Cafés offer a hands-on way to engage with the Season through crafting\, connection\, and community.\n\n2026 Creative Cafe Dates:\nTuesdays at 5:30 PM. Last Cafe will be Thursday at 5:30 PM.\n\n\nJanuary 27\n\n\nFebruary 10\n\n\nFebruary 24\n\n\nMarch 10\n\n\nMarch 24\n\n\nLast Cafe: Thursday\, April 2\n\n\nAll sessions will be held at the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence (929 S. Plymouth Ave)\nQuestions? Email jonathon@mkgi.org
URL:https://gandhiinstitute.org/event/season-for-nonviolence-creative-cafe-february-10-2/
LOCATION:M.K. Gandhi Institute\, 929 S Plymouth Ave\, Rochester\, NY 14608\, USA\, Rochester\, NY\, 14608\, United States
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SUMMARY:February Grief Circle
DESCRIPTION:Register\nOur online grief circle is a biweekly gathering to honor the pain and sorrow that comes from living in a complicated world. It is a place for listening and presence\, not for advice or judgment. \nEvery kind of grief\, big or small\, is welcome. Whether it’s sorrow from personal loss\, burnout from the work you do\, or a heavy heart for the state of the world\, all of your grief is welcome here. \nAs Joanna Macy reminds us\, “The most important thing to do is to be with your pain\, and not to deny it. In doing that\, you’re not alone.” \nJoin the Circle. \nWe’ll meet biweekly on Thursdays\, from 4-5 pm ET on Zoom between February 12 and June 18\, 2026.
URL:https://gandhiinstitute.org/event/february-grief-circle/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Thomas":MAILTO:katie@gandhiinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260221T110000
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SUMMARY:February Community Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to REGISTER for February Community Roundtable! \nThe February Community Roundtable will be on Saturday\, February 21 at 11 AM! We will chat about community issues that are on our hearts and minds. Join us as we listen\, reflect\, and build a more connected community. \n\n\nAbout the Series: The Community Roundtables offer a space to share perspectives\, make sense of what’s happening in the world\, and remain connected to one another. This series will be at the Gandhi Institute on the third Saturday of each month at 11 AM – 1 PM EST.\n\n\nEach session will focus on open dialogue or specific topics that matter to the Rochester community—some selected by Gandhi Institute staff and others chosen by participants based on pressing issues and events. Through open conversation\, we cultivate understanding and plant the seeds for collective action—whether by strengthening existing efforts or inspiring new initiatives. \nQuestions? Email Katie Thomas at katie@mkgi.org
URL:https://gandhiinstitute.org/event/february-community-roundtable/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260224T173000
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SUMMARY:Season for Nonviolence Creative Cafe - February 24
DESCRIPTION:Register to join the Creative Cafe’s here!\nCreativity & Connection meet nonviolence at our Season for Nonviolence Creative Cafes! These gatherings invite you to slow down\, create\, and connect with others as we explore the Season’s daily values through artmaking and community reflection. Each session begins with a value from the Season\, but how you interpret or express it is entirely up to you collage\, drawing\, poetry\, crocheting\, journaling\, or simply being in community.\nWhether you come every time or drop in when you can\, you’re welcome here. Come as you are\, no crafting experience or prior knowledge of nonviolence needed.\nAbout the Season for Nonviolence:\nThe Season for Nonviolence marks the 64 days between the anniversaries of the deaths of Mohandas Gandhi (January 30) and Martin Luther King Jr. (April 4). People around the world use this period to reflect on the principles of nonviolence and to practice them with intention. Our Creative Cafés offer a hands-on way to engage with the Season through crafting\, connection\, and community.\n\n2026 Creative Cafe Dates:\nTuesdays at 5:30 PM. Last Cafe will be Thursday at 5:30 PM.\n\n\nJanuary 27\n\n\nFebruary 10\n\n\nFebruary 24\n\n\nMarch 10\n\n\nMarch 24\n\n\nLast Cafe: Thursday\, April 2\n\n\nAll sessions will be held at the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence (929 S. Plymouth Ave)\nQuestions? Email jonathon@mkgi.org
URL:https://gandhiinstitute.org/event/season-for-nonviolence-creative-cafe-february-24/
LOCATION:M.K. Gandhi Institute\, 929 S Plymouth Ave\, Rochester\, NY 14608\, USA\, Rochester\, NY\, 14608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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SUMMARY:Season for Nonviolence Creative Cafe - February 24
DESCRIPTION:Register to join the Creative Cafe’s here!\nCreativity & Connection meet nonviolence at our Season for Nonviolence Creative Cafes! These gatherings invite you to slow down\, create\, and connect with others as we explore the Season’s daily values through artmaking and community reflection. Each session begins with a value from the Season\, but how you interpret or express it is entirely up to you collage\, drawing\, poetry\, crocheting\, journaling\, or simply being in community.\nWhether you come every time or drop in when you can\, you’re welcome here. Come as you are\, no crafting experience or prior knowledge of nonviolence needed.\nAbout the Season for Nonviolence:\nThe Season for Nonviolence marks the 64 days between the anniversaries of the deaths of Mohandas Gandhi (January 30) and Martin Luther King Jr. (April 4). People around the world use this period to reflect on the principles of nonviolence and to practice them with intention. Our Creative Cafés offer a hands-on way to engage with the Season through crafting\, connection\, and community.\n\n2026 Creative Cafe Dates:\nTuesdays at 5:30 PM. Last Cafe will be Thursday at 5:30 PM.\n\n\nJanuary 27\n\n\nFebruary 10\n\n\nFebruary 24\n\n\nMarch 10\n\n\nMarch 24\n\n\nLast Cafe: Thursday\, April 2\n\n\nAll sessions will be held at the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence (929 S. Plymouth Ave)\nQuestions? Email jonathon@mkgi.org
URL:https://gandhiinstitute.org/event/season-for-nonviolence-creative-cafe-february-24-2/
LOCATION:M.K. Gandhi Institute\, 929 S Plymouth Ave\, Rochester\, NY 14608\, USA\, Rochester\, NY\, 14608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260225T180000
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SUMMARY:February Community Dinner: Celebrating Black History
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to RSVP for February Community Dinner! \nJoin us for a community dinner on Wednesday\, February 25 at 6 PM at the Gandhi Institute. \nAs we honor Black History Month\, we’ll gather to explore the rich tapestry of Black history in Rochester and the vibrant communities that continue to shape our city today. This evening centers the principles of nonviolence alongside powerful stories of resistance\, resilience\, and triumph that define Rochester’s past and present. \nDinner will be at the Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence (929 S. Plymouth Ave Rochester\, NY 14608) at 6 PM EST. This is a potluck dinner! Please bring a vegan or vegetarian dish to share as we break bread together and build community through a shared meal. \nTogether\, we celebrate the intersections of our diverse communities and the ongoing work of building a more just and equitable Rochester. \nQuestions? Email Katie Thomas (katie@mkgi.org)
URL:https://gandhiinstitute.org/event/february-community-dinner-celebrating-black-history/
LOCATION:M.K. Gandhi Institute\, 929 S Plymouth Ave\, Rochester\, NY 14608\, USA\, Rochester\, NY\, 14608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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SUMMARY:February Grief Circle
DESCRIPTION:Register\nOur online grief circle is a biweekly gathering to honor the pain and sorrow that comes from living in a complicated world. It is a place for listening and presence\, not for advice or judgment. \nEvery kind of grief\, big or small\, is welcome. Whether it’s sorrow from personal loss\, burnout from the work you do\, or a heavy heart for the state of the world\, all of your grief is welcome here. \nAs Joanna Macy reminds us\, “The most important thing to do is to be with your pain\, and not to deny it. In doing that\, you’re not alone.” \nJoin the Circle. \nWe’ll meet biweekly on Thursdays\, from 4-5 pm ET on Zoom between February 12 and June 18\, 2026.
URL:https://gandhiinstitute.org/event/february-grief-circle-2/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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