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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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Thomas":MAILTO:katie@gandhiinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T130000
DTSTAMP:20260612T223356
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T154213Z
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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-32/
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="Jonathon Jones":MAILTO:jonathon@gandhiinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260509T233000
DTSTAMP:20260612T223356
CREATED:20260410T160921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260410T160921Z
UID:20616-1778320800-1778369400@gandhiinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Implementing Nonviolence in Classrooms Part 2
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nJoin this trauma-informed\, restorative workshop for educators\, facilitated by University of Rochester student\, and Kennedy Human Rights fellow Saafa Tahboub. Featuring guest speakers from the Gandhi Institute’s school-based staff\, this workshop will include interactive activities\, group discussions and a raffle for participants! \nImplementing Nonviolence in Classrooms is a 2-part workshop that will be on Saturday\, May 2 (Part 1) and Saturday\, May 9 (Part 2) at 10:00 am EST\, at the MK Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence (929 South Plymouth Ave). If you can only attend one of the sessions\, please let us know in advance by emailing tahboub@kennedyhumanrights.org. \nQuestions? Reach out to tahboub@kennedyhumanrights.org
URL:https://gandhiinstitute.org/event/implementing-nonviolence-in-classrooms-part-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:20260511T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260511T193000
DTSTAMP:20260612T223356
CREATED:20260413T204021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T204021Z
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SUMMARY:Kingian Nonviolence Series
DESCRIPTION:Register\n\n  \n\nJoin us this Spring for a Kingian Nonviolence series at the Gandhi Institute (929 S. Plymouth Ave) on Mondays\, April 27 – June 1 \, from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. \nRooted in the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\, Kingian Nonviolence is a philosophy and practice for transforming conflict and fostering justice. Jonathon and Katie will facilitate this space over an interactive 4 weeks of exploring the core principles and real-world applications of nonviolence. \nWhether you’re new to Kingian Nonviolence or looking to deepen your understanding\, this series offers a space to learn\, reflect\, and practice together. \nKingian Nonviolence sessions will be at 5:30 PM EST on the following Mondays: \n\nApril 27\nMay 4\nMay 11\nMay 18\nJune 1 (We are skipping Monday\, May 25 for Memorial Day)\n\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 3 suggested prices are $20\, $100\, and $200. \nNo one will be turned away for a lack of funds\, if you have any questions feel free to reach out to: katie@gandhiinstitute.org \nThese prices reflect the cost for the institute to plan and facilitate the 4/ 2 hour sessions. These are suggestions\, so feel free to donate another amount that might fit your situation\, and please add Kingian Nonviolence 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.
URL:https://gandhiinstitute.org/event/kingian-nonviolence-series-4/
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:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260516T130000
DTSTAMP:20260612T223356
CREATED:20260506T154904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260506T154904Z
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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-33/
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="Jonathon Jones":MAILTO:jonathon@gandhiinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260518T193000
DTSTAMP:20260612T223356
CREATED:20260413T204213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T204242Z
UID:20633-1779125400-1779132600@gandhiinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Kingian Nonviolence Series
DESCRIPTION:Register\n\n  \n\nJoin us this Spring for a Kingian Nonviolence series at the Gandhi Institute (929 S. Plymouth Ave) on Mondays\, April 27 – June 1 \, from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. \nRooted in the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\, Kingian Nonviolence is a philosophy and practice for transforming conflict and fostering justice. Jonathon and Katie will facilitate this space over an interactive 4 weeks of exploring the core principles and real-world applications of nonviolence. \nWhether you’re new to Kingian Nonviolence or looking to deepen your understanding\, this series offers a space to learn\, reflect\, and practice together. \nKingian Nonviolence sessions will be at 5:30 PM EST on the following Mondays: \n\nApril 27\nMay 4\nMay 11\nMay 18\nJune 1 (We are skipping Monday\, May 25 for Memorial Day)\n\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 3 suggested prices are $20\, $100\, and $200. \nNo one will be turned away for a lack of funds\, if you have any questions feel free to reach out to: katie@gandhiinstitute.org \nThese prices reflect the cost for the institute to plan and facilitate the 4/ 2 hour sessions. These are suggestions\, so feel free to donate another amount that might fit your situation\, and please add Kingian Nonviolence 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.
URL:https://gandhiinstitute.org/event/20633/
LOCATION:M.K. Gandhi Institute\, 929 S Plymouth Ave\, Rochester\, NY 14608\, USA\, Rochester\, NY\, 14608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gandhiinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/knv.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260521T170000
DTSTAMP:20260612T223356
CREATED:20260210T203445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T203514Z
UID:20421-1779379200-1779382800@gandhiinstitute.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260523T130000
DTSTAMP:20260612T223356
CREATED:20260506T163316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T205224Z
UID:20678-1779530400-1779541200@gandhiinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Garden Work Party
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nVolunteer 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-34/
LOCATION:M.K. Gandhi Institute\, 929 S Plymouth Ave\, Rochester\, NY 14608\, USA\, Rochester\, NY\, 14608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gandhiinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/mkgi.Garden-Work-Parties-2026.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Jonathon Jones":MAILTO:jonathon@gandhiinstitute.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260527T200000
DTSTAMP:20260612T223356
CREATED:20260513T154918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T153743Z
UID:20775-1779904800-1779912000@gandhiinstitute.org
SUMMARY:May Community Community
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nREGISTER\nJoin us May Community Dinner\, celebrating Asian American\, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month! Community Dinner will be on Wednesday\, May 27 at 6 PM EST\, at the Gandhi Institute (929 South Plymouth Ave.) Folks are encouraged to bring a vegetarian dish to contribute to the potluck dinner. \nDon’t miss the next Community Dinner on the last Wednesday of the month at 6 PM. Bring a dish if you would like to\, but don’t worry\, we’ll be cooking up a few of our own! Everyone is welcome. \nLet us know that you are bringing dishes or snacks by emailing katie@gandhiinstitute.org
URL:https://gandhiinstitute.org/event/may-community-community/
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:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260612T223356
CREATED:20260506T164008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260507T205449Z
UID:20684-1780135200-1780146000@gandhiinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Garden Work Party
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nVolunteer 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-35/
LOCATION:M.K. Gandhi Institute\, 929 S Plymouth Ave\, Rochester\, NY 14608\, USA\, Rochester\, NY\, 14608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gandhiinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/mkgi.Garden-Work-Parties-2026.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Jonathon Jones":MAILTO:jonathon@gandhiinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260601T193000
DTSTAMP:20260612T223356
CREATED:20260413T204445Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260413T204445Z
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SUMMARY:Kingian Nonviolence Series
DESCRIPTION:  \nRegister\n\n  \n\nJoin us this Spring for a Kingian Nonviolence series at the Gandhi Institute (929 S. Plymouth Ave) on Mondays\, April 27 – June 1 \, from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. \nRooted in the teachings of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.\, Kingian Nonviolence is a philosophy and practice for transforming conflict and fostering justice. Jonathon and Katie will facilitate this space over an interactive 4 weeks of exploring the core principles and real-world applications of nonviolence. \nWhether you’re new to Kingian Nonviolence or looking to deepen your understanding\, this series offers a space to learn\, reflect\, and practice together. \nKingian Nonviolence sessions will be at 5:30 PM EST on the following Mondays: \n\nApril 27\nMay 4\nMay 11\nMay 18\nJune 1 (We are skipping Monday\, May 25 for Memorial Day)\n\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 3 suggested prices are $20\, $100\, and $200. \nNo one will be turned away for a lack of funds\, if you have any questions feel free to reach out to: katie@gandhiinstitute.org \nThese prices reflect the cost for the institute to plan and facilitate the 4/ 2 hour sessions. These are suggestions\, so feel free to donate another amount that might fit your situation\, and please add Kingian Nonviolence 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.
URL:https://gandhiinstitute.org/event/kingian-nonviolence-series-5/
LOCATION:M.K. Gandhi Institute\, 929 S Plymouth Ave\, Rochester\, NY 14608\, USA\, Rochester\, NY\, 14608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gandhiinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/knv.png
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260602T190000
DTSTAMP:20260612T223356
CREATED:20260508T203125Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T174846Z
UID:20756-1780421400-1780426800@gandhiinstitute.org
SUMMARY:Nonviolent Communication Practice Group
DESCRIPTION:Register for Nonviolent Practice Group! \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. \nQuestions? Email Katie Thomas at katie@mkgi.org
URL:https://gandhiinstitute.org/event/nonviolent-communication-practice-group/
LOCATION:M.K. Gandhi Institute\, 929 S Plymouth Ave\, Rochester\, NY 14608\, USA\, Rochester\, NY\, 14608\, United States
CATEGORIES:Public Events
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://gandhiinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Nonviolence-Practice-Group-.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="Jonathon Jones":MAILTO:jonathon@gandhiinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260604T170000
DTSTAMP:20260612T223356
CREATED:20260210T203639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T203639Z
UID:20424-1780588800-1780592400@gandhiinstitute.org
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
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260606T130000
DTSTAMP:20260612T223356
CREATED:20260508T201530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T201730Z
UID:20752-1780740000-1780750800@gandhiinstitute.org
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/20752/
LOCATION:M.K. Gandhi Institute\, 929 S Plymouth Ave\, Rochester\, NY 14608\, USA\, Rochester\, NY\, 14608\, United States
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://gandhiinstitute.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/mkgi.Garden-Work-Parties-2026.png
ORGANIZER;CN="Jonathon Jones":MAILTO:jonathon@gandhiinstitute.org
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260609T090000
DTSTAMP:20260612T223356
CREATED:20260512T151826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T151826Z
UID:20771-1780992000-1780995600@gandhiinstitute.org
SUMMARY:June Breakfast Chat 6/9
DESCRIPTION:Join our Executive Director for breakfast & conversation! \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\nClick HERE to REGISTER for February Breakfast Chat \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/june-breakfast-chat-6-9/
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="Erin Thompson":MAILTO:erin@gandhiinstitute.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260610T170000
DTSTAMP:20260612T223356
CREATED:20260610T192208Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260610T192208Z
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SUMMARY:Changemaker Retreat
DESCRIPTION:The antidote to hopelessness isn’t working harder in isolation\, it is rooting deeper in community. \nReady to cultivate a just community that supports everyone? Join the M.K. Gandhi Institute August 7-10 for a four-day hands-on practice space centered on the Institute’s work in nonviolence education\, restorative practices\, racial justice\, and sustainability. \nIn a time of deep polarization and burnout\, making lasting change as a collective requires us to prioritize our relationships. We are coming together to deepen our strong connections\, fuel new ones\, and repair those that are eroding. By intentionally tending to ourselves and the ways we relate to one another\, we build the strength needed to create a better Rochester and truly care for our city. \nJust like Nonviolence\, this Retreat is not passive! It is a dedicated space to shut out the noise\, learn practical tools\, and connect with people who are committed to a better future. \nTogether we will:\n-Practice de-escalation skills for tense situations\n-Strengthen our communication skills to grow in times of deep division\n-Identify common ground and shared needs\n-Channel anger into constructive change and resistance\n-Discuss strategies for individual and collective self-care \nPricing:\nTickets to our Changemaker Retreat are $850 per individual. Scholarships are available! \nBy purchasing a ticket\, you are directly investing in yourself and a nonviolent Rochester and ensuring that scholarships remain available for fellow community members. \nRegister now and save your spot!\n\nQuestions about the retreat\, schedule\, or scholarships? Contact Katie at katie@gandhiinstitute.org.
URL:https://gandhiinstitute.org/event/changemaker-retreat/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260613T130000
DTSTAMP:20260612T223356
CREATED:20260506T165249Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Work Party
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nVolunteer 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-38/
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="Jonathon Jones":MAILTO:jonathon@gandhiinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260618T170000
DTSTAMP:20260612T223356
CREATED:20260210T203754Z
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
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ORGANIZER;CN="Katie Thomas":MAILTO:katie@gandhiinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T130000
DTSTAMP:20260612T223356
CREATED:20260508T200819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T200819Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Work Party
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nVolunteer 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-36/
LOCATION:M.K. Gandhi Institute\, 929 S Plymouth Ave\, Rochester\, NY 14608\, USA\, Rochester\, NY\, 14608\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jonathon Jones":MAILTO:jonathon@gandhiinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260620T130000
DTSTAMP:20260612T223356
CREATED:20260602T172721Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260602T173024Z
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SUMMARY:June Community Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER TO JOIN OUR JUNE ROUNDTABLE\n\n\nCoinciding with Juneteenth\, this Roundtable will feature special guest\, James O’Neil Spady\, who will lead a discussion about his book\, Take Freedom: Uncovering the Hidden History of the Denmark Vesey Affair. The June Community Roundtable will be on Saturday\, June 20 at 11 AM EST\, at the Gandhi Institute. \nAbout Take Freedom:\nIn 1822\, Black Charlestonians attempted to overthrow slavery. They were exposed before they could strike\, and many were tried and executed in what has come to be known as the Denmark Vesey Affair. Author James O’Neil Spady argues that the uprising was a broadly based\, African-influenced social movement. He will share excerpts from his book and lead a discussion about nonviolence and collective resistance. \nAbout the Community Roundtables:\nThe 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. \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 seek to cultivate understanding and plant the seeds for connection. \nQuestions? Email Katie Thomas at katie@mkgi.org
URL:https://gandhiinstitute.org/event/june-community-roundtable/
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260627T130000
DTSTAMP:20260612T223356
CREATED:20260508T200951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260508T200951Z
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SUMMARY:Garden Work Party
DESCRIPTION:  \n \nVolunteer 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-37/
LOCATION:M.K. Gandhi Institute\, 929 S Plymouth Ave\, Rochester\, NY 14608\, USA\, Rochester\, NY\, 14608\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jonathon Jones":MAILTO:jonathon@gandhiinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260714T090000
DTSTAMP:20260612T223356
CREATED:20260512T152129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260512T152129Z
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SUMMARY:July Breakfast Chat 7/14
DESCRIPTION:Join our Executive Director for breakfast & conversation! \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\nClick HERE to REGISTER for February Breakfast Chat \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/july-breakfast-chat-7-14/
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="Erin Thompson":MAILTO:erin@gandhiinstitute.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260807T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260810T160000
DTSTAMP:20260612T223356
CREATED:20260611T195228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260611T195500Z
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SUMMARY:Changemaker Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Register to Join the Changemaker Retreat \nThe antidote to hopelessness isn’t working harder in isolation\, it is rooting deeper in community. \nReady to cultivate a just community that supports everyone? Join the M.K. Gandhi Institute August 7-10 for a four-day hands-on practice space centered on the Institute’s work in nonviolence education\, restorative practices\, racial justice\, and sustainability. \nIn a time of deep polarization and burnout\, making lasting change as a collective requires us to prioritize our relationships. We are coming together to deepen our strong connections\, fuel new ones\, and repair those that are eroding. By intentionally tending to ourselves and the ways we relate to one another\, we build the strength needed to create a better Rochester and truly care for our city. \nJust like Nonviolence\, this Retreat is not passive! It is a dedicated space to shut out the noise\, learn practical tools\, and connect with people who are committed to a better future. \nTogether we will:\n-Practice de-escalation skills for tense situations\n-Strengthen our communication skills to grow in times of deep division\n-Identify common ground and shared needs\n-Channel anger into constructive change and resistance\n-Discuss strategies for individual and collective self-care \nPricing: \nThe cost of the event is $850. We are offering an early bird price of $425 if you register before July 15th. \nBy purchasing a ticket\, you are directly investing in yourself and a nonviolent Rochester. If you are able\, please consider adding a donation to your ticket price to help support a scholarship fund for fellow community members experiencing economic hardship. \nRegister now and save your spot! \nQuestions about the retreat\, schedule\, or scholarships? Contact Katie at katie@gandhiinstitute.org. \n  \nRegister to Join the Changemaker Retreat 
URL:https://gandhiinstitute.org/event/changemaker-retreat-2/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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