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SUMMARY:Garden Work Party!
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer in the Gandhi Garden in our Garden Work Parties!\nDrop by our community garden any time between 10:00 and 1:00 pm on Saturdays during the growing season (March 28 – November 7) to help us plant\, tend\, and harvest food and flowers with the community. We also are looking for volunteers who can help us pack and deliver produce bags for our neighbors. Wear comfortable\, weather-appropriate clothes and closed-toe shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Tools and gloves will be provided. \nPlease Note: If you are part of a student group\, or using these hours for credit\, scholarship requirements\, etc. sign up for the Service Learning Volunteering. \nIf you want to volunteer on a day not listed\, please email us to request a different date and time! \nEmail katie@gandhiinstitute.org for volunteer inquiries.
URL:https://gandhiinstitute.org/event/garden-work-party-29/
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Thomas":MAILTO:katie@gandhiinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260402T173000
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SUMMARY:Season for Nonviolence Creative Cafe - April 2
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-april-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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SUMMARY:Garden Work Party
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer in the Gandhi Garden in our Garden Work Parties!\nDrop by our community garden any time between 10:00 and 1:00 pm on Saturdays during the growing season (March 28 – November 7) to help us plant\, tend\, and harvest food and flowers with the community. We also are looking for volunteers who can help us pack and deliver produce bags for our neighbors. Wear comfortable\, weather-appropriate clothes and closed-toe shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Tools and gloves will be provided. \nPlease Note: If you are part of a student group\, or using these hours for credit\, scholarship requirements\, etc. sign up for the Service Learning Volunteering. \nIf you want to volunteer on a day not listed\, please email us to request a different date and time! \nEmail katie@gandhiinstitute.org for volunteer inquiries.
URL:https://gandhiinstitute.org/event/garden-work-party-30/
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Thomas":MAILTO:katie@gandhiinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260407T190000
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SUMMARY:Nonviolence Practice Group - April 7
DESCRIPTION:Register to join our Nonviolence Practice Group here! \nJoin us for this monthly practice space to embody your nonviolence skills\, in community! Nonviolence Practice Group sessions will be monthly on the first Tuesday of each month. These sessions will be collectively-led\, and completely based on group practice of nonviolent communication\, conflict de-escalation and empathy.\nNonviolence Practice Groups will be on Tuesdays at 5:30 pm EST\, at the MK Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence (929 South Plymouth Avenue)\nQuestions? Email Katie Thomas\, at katie@mkgi.org
URL:https://gandhiinstitute.org/event/nonviolence-practice-group-april-7/
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:20260409T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260409T170000
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CREATED:20260210T203012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T203012Z
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SUMMARY:April 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/april-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:20260411T100000
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SUMMARY:Garden Work Party!
DESCRIPTION:Volunteer in the Gandhi Garden in our Garden Work Parties!\nDrop by our community garden any time between 10:00 and 1:00 pm on Saturdays during the growing season (March 28 – November 7) to help us plant\, tend\, and harvest food and flowers with the community. We also are looking for volunteers who can help us pack and deliver produce bags for our neighbors. Wear comfortable\, weather-appropriate clothes and closed-toe shoes that you don’t mind getting dirty. Tools and gloves will be provided. \nPlease Note: If you are part of a student group\, or using these hours for credit\, scholarship requirements\, etc. sign up for the Service Learning Volunteering. \nIf you want to volunteer on a day not listed\, please email us to request a different date and time! \nEmail katie@gandhiinstitute.org for volunteer inquiries.
URL:https://gandhiinstitute.org/event/garden-work-party-31/
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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ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Thomas":MAILTO:katie@gandhiinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T210000
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SUMMARY:Soulforce 2026
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 35 Years of the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence  \nSoulforce 2026: Renew\, Recommit\, and Resist \nThirty-five years ago\, the Gandhi Institute was founded to resist the oppressive systems of violence\, racism\, and incarceration of the United States. This year\, we gather to celebrate that legacy\, honor the birthday of our founder\, Arun Gandhi\, and ignite the next chapter of our work. \nSoulforce is more than a fundraiser\, it is a chance for our community to prepare ourselves to make social change. This year’s theme\, Renew\, Recommit\, and Resist\, calls us to deepen our roots\, strengthen our community ties\, and stand firm against injustice with joy and purpose. \n↓(Click here to support)↓ \nRegister\nYour Impact: True sustainability is a community effort. Your support ensures our work remains accessible to all through our equitable sliding-scale model. In the last year alone\, your partnership allowed us to: \nTrain 2\,306 people in nonviolence and restorative practices. \nFacilitate 8\,026 restorative conversations with students in our Help Zones. \nHost 93 community events that fostered connection and healing across Rochester. \nJoin us for an uplifting evening designed to engage the heart and the mind: \nNourishment: A formal vegetarian dinner\, dessert\, and cash bar. \nConnection: Immersive experiences exploring our pillars of Nonviolence\, Racial Justice\, Sustainability\, and Restorative Practices. \nInspiration: Powerful storytelling and live music for a compelling purpose \nLegacy: A silent auction featuring local businesses and unique community experiences. \nThe Goal: Our goal is to raise $40\,000 to directly fund our 2026 programming and education. Whether you are a long-time sustainer or a new friend\, your presence is vital. \nRenew your hope. Recommit to the work. Resist with love.
URL:https://gandhiinstitute.org/event/soulforce-2026/
LOCATION:University of Rochester Interfaith Chapel\, 1045 Wilson Blvd\, Rochester\, NY\, 14611\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Jones":MAILTO:michael@gandhiinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260423T170000
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SUMMARY:April 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/april-grief-circle-2/
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:20260430T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260430T190000
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SUMMARY:Anger as a Force for Change
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nJoin us for Anger as a Force for Change\, not as a crutch to justify our behavior. This weekly series on Anger at the Gandhi Institute on Thursdays over 4 weeks\, starting on Thursday\, April 30 at 5:30 PM EST. We will delve into the powerful fits of channeling our anger. Discover how this intense emotion can be transformed into a source of strength and creativity. \n\nQuestions? Email jonathon@mkgi.org
URL:https://gandhiinstitute.org/event/anger-as-a-force-for-change-6/
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:20260507T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260507T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050521
CREATED:20260210T203317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T203326Z
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SUMMARY:May 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/may-grief-circle-5-7/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Public Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gandhiinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/mkgi.web_.26.-grief-circle-spring.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Thomas":MAILTO:katie@gandhiinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050521
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SUMMARY:May 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/may-grief-circle-5-21/
LOCATION:NY
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gandhiinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/mkgi.web_.26.-grief-circle-spring.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Thomas":MAILTO:katie@gandhiinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050521
CREATED:20260210T203639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T203639Z
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SUMMARY:June 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/june-grief-circle/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Public Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gandhiinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/mkgi.web_.26.-grief-circle-spring.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Thomas":MAILTO:katie@gandhiinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T050521
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T203754Z
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SUMMARY:June 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/june-grief-circle-2/
LOCATION:NY
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gandhiinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/mkgi.web_.26.-grief-circle-spring.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Thomas":MAILTO:katie@gandhiinstitute.org
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