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SUMMARY:Season for Nonviolence Creative Cafe - March 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-march-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:March 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/march-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:20260314T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260314T160000
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SUMMARY:March De-escalation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to REGISTER for De-escalation Workshop! \nCome practice skills to reduce violence and help keep each other safe!Join us on March 14th for a workshop for transforming conflict and de-escalating tense situations. Participants will work collaboratively to respond to conflict in ways that enable and promote safe outcomes. We welcome all community members to register!\n \nOn pricing:The Gandhi Institute often hosts events on a sliding scale economy to be more accessible and prevent finances from prohibiting learning\, engagement\, and opportunity to create a better world.\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. \nQuestions? Reach out to Jonathon at jonathon@mkgi.org
URL:https://gandhiinstitute.org/event/march-de-escalation-workshop/
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:20260319T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260319T203000
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SUMMARY:Book Group: Story Seeds
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\n\nLet’s explore how simple spaces\, like a garden or market\, can become the heart of a community. \nWe are hosting a special online book group to discuss Story Seeds: Growing Home at the Farmers Market by Megan Lovely over 4 weeks. \nOur goal is to use these stories as a catalyst for our own community building in Rochester. As author Megan Lovely notes\, “this experience is for anyone seeking a deeper connection to the people and places they call home.” \nWho should attend? People interested in:\nConnecting: Meet others in the Rochester area interested in local food systems and community roots.\nReflecting: Share your own “story seeds” and how you see your community reflected in Megan’s work.\nGrowing: Help us sow the seeds for a more thriving\, connected local community. \nLet’s sow the seeds of a more connected Rochester! \nOn pricing: \n\nThe Gandhi Institute often hosts events on a sliding scale economy to be more accessible and prevent finances from prohibiting learning\, engagement\, and opportunity to create a better world. \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/book-group-story-seeds/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Public Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Erin Thompson":MAILTO:erin@gandhiinstitute.org
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SUMMARY:Kingian Nonviolence Series
DESCRIPTION:Click HERE to REGISTER for Kingian Nonviolence! \nJoin us this Spring for a Kingian Nonviolence series at the Gandhi Institute (929 S. Plymouth Ave) on Mondays\, March 23 – April 20 \, 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: \nMarch 23\nMarch 30\nApril 6\nApril 13\nApril 20 \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/
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 - March 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-march-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:March Community Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Register to join March Community Dinner here!\nJoin us for a special March Community Dinner\, rooted in the topic of Community Connection. We are so excited to be joined by Dr. Rashid Muhammad and Thomas Warfield. Dr. Muhammad\, Director of Community Partnerships at JustCause\, who brings more than 40 years of experience in leadership\, community dialogue\, and cross-sector collaboration. Thomas Warfield\, a Rochester native and an international performing artist\, has performed on stage\, television\, and film in more than 100 cities worldwide. Bring a dish and your appetite\, all are welcome!\nLet us know that you are bringing dishes or snacks by emailing katie@gandhiinstitute.org
URL:https://gandhiinstitute.org/event/march-community-dinner/
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:20260326T160000
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SUMMARY:March Grief Circle 3/26
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/march-grief-circle-3-26/
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:20260328T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260328T130000
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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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