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Photos from the April 8 Screening of In Transition 2.0

4/28/2014

Here are a few pictures from the Capitol on April 8, where we showed In Transition 2.0. (Thanks to Barbara Li for sharing her photos of the event!) Before the screening, attendees enjoyed pupus and visited info tables from participating organizations. After the screening we had a panel discussion. Thanks all for turning out! It was well attended and people responded enthusiastically to the projects showcased before, during, and after the film.

See the event web page for links to the participating organizations and watching the film online.

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Don't miss "In Transition 2.0" film at the Capitol - Tues, April 8

3/24/2014

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We are pleased to screen In Transition 2.0, a film highlighting inspiring stories from Transition initiatives around the world.

Please join us at the Hawai‘i State Capitol Auditorium
(415 S. Beretania St., Honolulu, HI - take elevator down one floor) on Tuesday, April 8 at 5:30 p.m. We'll start with pupus, show the film at 6 (it's just over an hour), and finish with a panel Q&A highlighting local projects.

Hear brief remarks from Senator Mike Gabbard, Chair, Energy & Environment Committee; Jacqueline Kozak Thiel, State Sustainability Director; Matt Lynch, Asia Pacific Center of Regenerative Design & Permablitz; Dave Atcheson, Transition Oahu; Sarah Marie Leone, Oahu Timebank; and Mindy Jaffe, Waikiki Worm Company.

For complete details -- including info on inviting your legislators:
see the event web page »

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February 2014 e-newsletter

2/27/2014

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Our February e-newsetter includes many upcoming events such as films, conferences, and potlucks -- remember to save the date for April 8 at the Capitol for "Take Your Legislators to the Movies!" We also provide updates on bills in the legislature regarding food forests and industrial hemp.

February 2014 Transition Oahu e-newsletter »

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Regenerative Ag Workshop on Friday, January 24

1/16/2014

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Darren Doherty with workshop participants and tractor with Yeomans Plow Co. plow.

Photo credit: Many Rivers Permaculture - We Are What We Eat

[Thanks to Matthew Lynch for sharing info about this opportunity!]

Spend an afternoon learning from Darren J. Doherty!*

Students will participate in a real-life Regrarian** consultancy to develop a recently acquired 19-acre parcel in Lualualei Valley (West Oahu, Waianae area) into a viable agricultural enterprise which regenerates soils, restores biodiversity, and ethically stewards its natural resources.

$50/person (rare opportunity; a fraction of the typical cost for similar workshops).
Max 30 people, must RSVP to attend.

Tickets: http://www.eventbrite.com/e/regenerative-agriculture-workshop-w-darren-doherty-tickets-10200362559

Facebook event: https://www.facebook.com/events/392280607584858/

*Darren Doherty is a 5th generation farmer, developer, author & trainer and has been involved in the design & development of over 1600, mostly broadacre projects across 5 continents in more than 45 countries, ranging from 1 million hectare cattle stations in Australia’s Kimberly region to 110,000 acre Estancia’s in Patagonia, EcoVillage developments in Tasmania to Public:Private R&D Agroforestry & Education Projects in Viet Nam, Novel AG Machinery development + Family Farms across the globe with a range of private, corporate, government & non-profit clients.

** 'Regrarian', a portmanteau of ‘Regenerative Agrarian’, is a term first coined by Darren in 2013 to describe those who are actively undertaking the serious & timely process of regenerating, restoring, rehabilitating, rehabitating, rekindling & rebooting production landscapes, be they urban or rural, across the world.

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Inspiration from the Nov. 7 Food Waste Networking event

11/11/2013

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Last Thursday, waste reduction enthusiasts gathered at one of Hawaii Pacific University's new rooms at Aloha Tower for a Food Waste Networking event. The event was put on by Kupu's RISE program (Rewarding Internships for Sustainable Employment) and featured a screening of the film Dive!

Among the many inspirational projects we learned about was a comprehensive organic waste collection and processing program at Pearl City High School managed by Waikiki Worm Company. We've put together a thorough write-up of the program together with assorted other links related to the networking event. See:

Waikiki Worm Co. Teams with Pearl City High School in Ambitious Waste Reduction Program >>

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Oahu activists "Draw the Line" on Keystone XL pipeline

9/22/2013

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Here are a few photos from yesterday's "Draw the Line" actions on Oahu against the proposed Keystone XL pipeline (which would stretch from Canada's tar sands to the Gulf of Mexico).

The Oahu events were among the 215 taking place across the country organized in conjunction with 350.org.

(Photos are by various photographers as submitted to 350.org.)

The Honolulu Star-Advertiser covered the Kailua event with a photo and thorough article covering 60 square inches. See the article (may need account to view).

For more photos including those from actions all over the country (and even in other countries), see the Draw the Line set on 350.org's Flickr site.

For more information about Keystone XL pipeline and the campaign to prevent its construction, see 350.org.

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Volunteer Day at Honolulu Farms: Saturday, Sept 21

9/16/2013

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Stuart Scott, one of the founders of Transition Oahu, is back in town for a few weeks following some international travels and speaking. His place way up Palolo Valley, site of many previous classes and workshops through Transition Oahu and Transition University, is well worth a visit, first time or return. A good chance is this Saturday, September 21 for a volunteer day on the eve of the fall equinox. Info from Stuart:

Meeting time: 10 a.m.
Meeting point: La-'I Road & 10th Avenue (carpool from there)
Event info:
To make it both a fun and rewarding time, we'll do it as a potluck late lunch Equinox Party in the afternoon. We'll have an open grill for those who want to bring something for that kind of preparation, and a cooler with ice for your preferred beverages.
Please bring a set of cup, plate and fork/knife/spoon to help us cut down on the endless waste of paper and plastic goods.

RSVP to Stuart Scott by email to [email protected] or phone to 808-392-5188 and to get directions and logistics if you have not been here yet.

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Money & Life movie available online (plus video on Berkshares)

9/13/2013

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At the potluck/movie in Aina Haina yesterday, we watched two parts of Money & Life. Just letting everyone know that this movie is available to watch in full on YouTube (also embedded below). The website for the movie is http://moneyandlifemovie.com/.

I also mentioned that the PBS NewsHour had recently run a segment on Berkshares, a local currency for the Berkshire region of Massachusetts. Here's that video:

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Two movie events coming up Sept 7 & 12

9/7/2013

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Saturday, Sept 7, 4-8 p.m.

Transition Oahu will have a table at Bike-In 3.0 at Old Stadium Park in Honolulu. Drop by to talk story about the Kamalii Park project, complementary currency (we may repeat the activity from the recent convergence), and/or enjoy the the other goings on at the bike-in.

Screening of Ingredients Hawaii when it gets dark!

More info...

Thursday, Sept 12, 6-8:30 p.m.

Potluck and screening of Money & Life at Ron's in Aina Haina

More info...

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Potluck and Permaculture movie on Thursday, July 11

7/2/2013

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We're gathering in Aina Haina again for another potluck and movie, Thursday, July 11 at 6 p.m. The movie is Bill Mollison's classic, Permaculture in the Tropics, and the discussion to follow will be moderated by permaculture instructor Matt Lynch. Complete info >>