What's New
John Ralston Saul – The Citizen as an Agent of Change
The Huronia Unitarians (huuf.ca) are proud to announce, as a public service, that they will sponsor John Ralston Saul to speak at the Southshore Centre in Barrie (205 Lakeshore Drive) on Thursday September 9th at 7 pm. Saul is a leading Canadian public intellectual, currently in the process of re-imagining the nature of Canada and [...]
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Welcome to Transition Barrie. There is a lot going on! Here are some recent additions to the website:
Transition Talks
Major decline in ocean’s phytoplankton
Global warming blamed for 40 per cent decline in the ocean's phytoplankton "Scientists may have found the most devastating impact yet ...
Critical Mass Bike Ride
On Friday, July 30th, Barrie enjoyed its first "Critical Mass" Bike Ride! Thank-you to everyone who came out, and to all ...
Results from July Meet-up
Thank-you to everyone who came out to the July Meet-up! Stay tuned for details of a few possible events the came ...
Recommended Readings
Our Resilient Newsletter, March 2009
Dear Friends, Thank you for taking the time to read our second newsletter for Transition Barrie. Transition Barrie is a volunteer, ...
Transition Initiatives Primer
If you are getting involved with Transition Barrie, you will want to read the Transitions Initiatives Primer. It provides comprehensive information ...
Special Announcements
Family Harvest Festival + Grand Unleashing Celebration Event! Please RSVP by Sept 3rd (for Food Planning & Conference Seating) Contact Karen or Mike Fox 705-721-6867 or email rightmove@sympatico.ca An invitation to join usAll Ontario Transition Family Harvest Festival celebrating Transition Barrie’s Grand Unleashing Event When: September 25th 2010 Time: 1 pm till 7:30pm Dinner will be at 5:30 Where: Chappell Farms at the junction [...]
Get Involved with Transition Barrie We would like to give everyone an opportunity to get more involved. Several new Action Groups are forming and they all need increased participation. Please look over the list and see what grabs your interest. How much time is needed? Only as much as you choose to give. Whatever you choose to do is appreciated. [...]
Local Happenings
Transition Barrie Steering Committee Meeting
Next regular Steering Committee meeting is confirmed for the Steckley-Gooderham, Sir Robert Barrie Room (the main room, not the overflow room); the usual amenities, plus media projector, to be provided. Tentative dates also booked for Oct 5th, Nov 2nd, and Dec 7th.
John Ralston Saul - The Citizen as an Agent of ChangeJohn Ralston Saul at Barrie’s Southshore Centre, September 9th Can we citizens unleash our energy, from aspiration to action, by embracing a transformation of our identity? We hope you will join us in considering this challenge.
Seed Saving SeminarLearn how to save seeds and the importance of Heritage Seeds.
Fun on the Farm- Grand Un-LeashingAll Ontario Transition Groups are invited to our Grand Unleashing and family fun day at Chappell Farms on Sept 25th. There will be activities for everyone, great speakers and tasty food. We will finish the day with a corn roast, veterinarian and regular chili. Cost is $10 per person. Contact Karen Fox 721-6867 for more information. 705-721-6867
Working Groups - Updates
Food Group Meeting Aug 16th 2010
This is an outcome of our July...
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Wish List
Drum Circle ! Hello everyone. I’d like to put “drum circle” on the wish list! My thought was that if a number of us commented on this post to identify ourselves, we could then find a time to meet-up and jam. However, turns out (thanks Sandra!) there ALREADY IS a drum circle happening every Tuesday evening at the [...]
Do you have a wish? If there is something you think Transition Barrie could help you make happen, let us know! Post a comment here, or email info@transitionbarrie.org and let us know what you’re thinking.
