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News from OWOF – November 2021

CLARA WORKSHOP – TONITE! – Wednesday, Nov 10 via Zoom This interactive workshop will cover the practice of CLARA. CLARA is an acronym that gives us an easy way to remember five concrete steps for building and maintaining respect and common ground with a conversation partner: Center, Listen, Affirm your similarities, Respond, and Ask Questions

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News from OWOF – October 2021

Civility Month Civility month kicks off on Thursday, November 4th, 7-8pm with a wonderful collection of local leaders discussing the hows and whys of cultivating what seems a bit like an old-fashioned word—but is actually at the heart of what keeps our democracy and freedom strong: Civility. Mark your calendar now with the above dates

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News from OWOF – September 2021

Bystander Intervention Training! Saturday, Sept 18 1-2.30pm Online & Free A free online webinar to help you address conflict and bigotry in person and online. We’ve had a number of testimonials to the quality of this training. From their description: This training will teach you the 5D’s of bystander intervention methodology. We’ll start by talking

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News from OWOF – August 2021

OWOF Supporters – This is a special newsletter to follow up on the matters with the School Board. In the last newsletter, we discussed support for the Diversity, Belonging, Equity, and Inclusion efforts of the Chelsea School District. The situation has developed, to say the least, and we want to bring you up-to-date and to

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On Saturday, April 19, 2025, in Western Washtenaw County, Michigan, local experts were asked to share stories to help us connect what is happening on the national level to the impacts it is having on our community. Watch the 2 minute promo video here: owofchelsea.org/resources Our trusted friends, neighbors, and family members gave 3-5 minute speeches on a variety of topics. Full event video and all individual speeches will be posted soon at owofchelsea.org/resources Thanks to all the speakers, organizers, and volunteers. Special thanks to Culture Pop Films and @maximilianfilms3994 (YouTube) for capturing the video and photos from the event! 50501 Michigan, Indivisible Guide, Western Washtenaw Democrats, Voters Not Politicians, Washtenaw County Democratic Party #handsoff, #50501, #Indivisible, #LocalStories, #rally, #westernwashtenaw

Reminder for Saturday! It's time to be seen! BRING A NON-PERISHABLE DONATION FOR FIA (Faith-In-Action).

New readings posted! Let's get together and talk next week! Wed, April 23, 7pm Articles, link and meeting info here: https://owofchelsea.org/resources/community-discussion/

Mr. Martinez participated in our immigration panel discussion on March 31. This happened the very next day!! Please call your representatives to stop the abuses of ICE and share with your friends and neighbors so they know what is going on!

Several new housing projects will be discussed ! Come learn.

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