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Saturday, May 15, 2010

Unleashing Party ::: Transition Laguna

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Laguna Transitions towards Sustainability
in true Laguna style.

The Great Unleashing Party Friday
at the Sawdust Festival Grounds.
& Community Action Breakfast Saturday
at
Festival of the Arts Grounds at Tivloi Terrace.




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Friday night, May 14th at the Sawdust Festival grounds over 600 Laguna residents were treated to exceptional food, drink, music, art and conversation at Transition Laguna's Great Unleashing Party. With educational exhibits, art installations, a silent auction, and stimulating conversation everyone learned more about the Transition Town movement in Laguna Beach and throughout the world.

After a year-and-a-half of consciousness raising by the Core Team, it was clear that we'd reached 'critical mass" Friday night. It was time to unleash our work and vision to the larger community... to provide the opportunity for hands on involvement.

Saturday morning's Community Action Breakfast at Tivoli Terrace was exactly that... ACTION - PACKED. With over 100 attendees ranging in age from seven to 70, many were focused, some curious, and more courageous community members arrived early and stayed late.'The breakfast began with Max Isles reviewing our journey and a kick-off by City Council Member, Jane Egly. A wonderful breakfast was followed by the Open Space break-out sessions facilitated by corporate leadership coach, Kevin Buck, M.A. and
psychologist, Michele McCormick, Ph.D. City council members and community leaders attended in support: Toni Iseman, Verna Rollinger, Jane Egly, and Ann Kristoff.

All present began with an Open Space circle and stated their desires for Laguna's future sustainability. Out of this initial stage, fourteen action groups formed, from transportation, a childrens' food co-op, community gardens, energy awareness, ocean and water, education and eco-psychology. Stay tuned for more fun, education, and action from Transition Laguna Beach in the coming months.


Transition Laguna has now expanded beyond our small Core Team to include the wider community of Laguna. All of us wish to extend our gratitude to the mayor pro-tem, the Sawdust Festival, Tivoli Terrace, Hurley, Common Sense, and our many other sponsors and supporters.


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