Thursday Jan 12
If A Tree Falls: A Story of the Earth Liberation Front

The Bloom will serve soup and we’ll all write letters of support to Marie Mason. Soup and letter writing: 6:30 p.m., film @ 7 p.m.
At the Bloom, 671 Davis NW in Grand Rapids

$3 – $5 suggested donation

On December 7th, 2005, federal agents conducted a nationwide sweep of radical environmentalists involved with the Earth Liberation Front — an organization the FBI has called America’s “number one domestic terrorism threat.”

IF A TREE FALLS: A STORY OF THE EARTH LIBERATION FRONT is the remarkable story of the group’s rise and fall, told through the transformation and radicalization of one of its members, Daniel McGowan. Part coming-of-age tale, part cops-and-robbers thriller, the film interweaves a chronicle of McGowan facing life in prison with a dramatic investigation of the events that led to his involvement with the ELF. Using never-before-seen archival footage and intimate interviews — with cell members and with the prosecutor and detective who were chasing them — IF A TREE FALLS asks hard questions about environmentalism, activism, and the way we define terrorism.

Watch the trailer :

This event is also a potluck. The Bloom Collective will provide vegan food. Please feel free to bring a dish to pass.

Saturday, Dec 3

1 – 3:00 PM

Bloom Collective

671 Davis NW

Saturday, November 12th, 2011 / 1-3pm

@ The Bloom Collective

Come join us for a potluck and discussion examining how local museums (Grand Rapids Public Museum, Fred Meijer Gardens, Gerald R. Ford Presidential Museum) continue to perpetuate oppression and favor the elite through their choice of exhibits and their portrayal of history. Bring a dish to pass as we discover what motivates these institutions choices around what they teach us… and what they don’t.

(Facebook event page)

November 25th, 2011 / 12-4pm

@ The Bloom Collective

Because there is enough for everyone. Because sharing is more fulfilling than owning. Because corporations would rather see landfills overflow than anyone get anything for free. Because “free trade” is a contradiction of terms. Because no one should have to do without food, shelter, entertainment, and community. Because life should be a picnic, but it only will be if we make it happen. Share your talents and skills with others.

No cash registers, no sales, no lines, just take what you need and leave the rest for others.

At 2:30pm we’ll show the film “What Would Jesus Buy?” which examines the commercialization of Christmas.

*We could always use volunteers with events like this,
so let us know if you’re interested in helping out!

(Facebook event page)

On Friday, Saturday and Sunday the Beehive Collective will be at Red Hydrant Press Studio. On Friday, they will be again be presenting on the True Cost of Coal, but will include more interactive elements in this presentation with participants.

On Saturday there will be a radical art-making workshop and on Sunday the Bees will offer a children’s workshop.

All 3 sessions will be at Red Hydrant Press Studio, located in the Tanglefoot Building on the Westside, the space is limited to 35 people. The event is free and open to the public, but they would greatly appreciate your donations. The Bloom Collective is also a co-sponsor of the events along with Red Hydrant Press Studio.

Friday 5:30 – 8:30PM             general public

Saturday 2:00 – 6:00PM             graphic workshop for artists (rsvp only)

Sunday 1:00 – 3:00PM             Kids workshop ages 7-12

For more information go to the Facebook event page.

This event is co-sponsored by The Bloom Collective & NOW GR.

Thursday, October 13
6:30PM
Rosa Parks Circle

Sign up on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=173096862769779

At 7PM we will show the film Million Dollar Militia (22 minutes), a film that critiques the US effort to create an Afghan Army that will provide security if and when the US ever leaves.

After the film we will brainstorm ideas for doing a 10th Anniversary of the US Occupation in Afghanistan action in Grand Rapids.

Tuesday, September 27
7:00PM
Bloom Collective
671 Davis NW
Grand Rapids, MI

http://october2011.org/welcome

http://www.stopwar.org.uk/

http://costofwar.com/en/

10 a.m. to noon Saturday September 17

Corner of Madison & Burton — look for the market tents!

The Bloom Collective and Our Kitchen Table invite you to stop by the South East Area Farmer’s Market at Garfield Park to learn about the edible plants growing in your backyard and around your neighborhood.

• Bring along plants you suspect might be edible for identification.
• Share your knowledge about wild edibles.