Reminder: why and how local is emerging to challenge global consumer culture

[Chuck Lynd]

Living Local! Introductory Workshop on Localization

When: Tuesday, October 4  6:30 - 8:30 pm

Where: Northland High Bldg, 2231 N. High St. Columbus 43201

​     We are repeating the Introductory class in case you missed it on the 19th! The series explores emerging local alternatives to the global corporate consumer culture and explores the transition to "living local" and what it means for us. The first class will include a 19-minute version of the film, Economics of Happiness, followed by a presentation and discussion of the key concepts of corporate globalization and bottom-up challenges from the local food movement, energy democracy, and sustainable economic models. Additional classes will explore how to engage and participate in these alternatives in central Ohio: Monday, November 7 (Local Foods), Monday, December 5 (Energy Democracy), and Monday January 9 (New Economy). The classes are offered by Simply Living’s “Sustainable U” initiative and sponsored by SL’s Transition Central Ohio group. Instructors are Chuck Lynd <Chuck...@gmail.com> and Mac Crawford <Crawf...@osu.edu>. Cost: $12 and $10 per class for Simply Living members and students. 25% Discount for all 4 classes. $36 or $30. Pay at the class or register on Eventbrite HERE. Sign up on Facebook HERE. Meetup invite HERE.

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Chuck Lynd
Simply Living Board Member
Support Our Local Economy Coalition
Think Columbus First Campaign

Ohio Sustainable Business Council (OSBC)

614-354-6172 (cell)
"Sustainability is the final frontier"