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SG Climate Rally Second Deep Time Walk Singapore Edition

Journey through a unique guided experience of Earth's history, over the course of 4.6 billion years🌏

Brought to you by SG Climate Rally and trained volunteer facilitators of the Deep Time Walk community, this educational and insightful walk πŸšΆβ€β™€οΈπŸšΆβ€β™‚οΈin nature will explore themes of Interdependence, Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation.

πŸ”΄ 14 Jul 24, Sun
πŸ”΅ 8am-11.30am
πŸ—Ί 4.6km walk through Henderson Waves & Hort Park (with stops)
Starting Point: Mount Faber Carpark B
End Point: Hort Park
πŸ’΅ Donate as you wish

For this July walk, your kind donation will go towards supporting the indigenous community of Rempang Island, and Indonesian island just south of Batam. Over 7,500 islanders are being forcibly displaced from their homes for the development of a new economic zone. Read more here: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/asia/indonesia-rempang-island-china-project-economic-zone-protest-eco-city-3824361 

Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3xE7nqN
Soundscapes of ReligionsπŸ‘‚

β€œSoundscapes of Religions in Singapore” is a mini-exhibition that showcases the soundscapes of religions within the Singapore context. This showcase is part of the Racial Harmony Month celebrations, and held on 4 weekends in July.

It offers an experiential learning of the sounds associated with the different faith traditions. It is a guided tour of information panels, meditative zones and showcasing of musical performances of cultural groups.

πŸ”΄ 13 & 14 Jul, Sat & Sun
πŸ”΅ 10am-12pm, 2pm-4pm , 5.30pm-7.30pm (2hrs per session)
πŸ—Ί National Library Level 3, The Loft,100 Victoria Street, S(188064)
πŸ’΅ $10

Sign up at: https://bit.ly/45VvsWP
GreenParade 2024:
Unleash Your β€˜Voice’ for Sustainability by GreenSpace+


Calling all eco-warriors and sustainability enthusiasts!🌏

The ground up sustainability festival features Inspirational speakers, T-shirt swap, Music Swap, Plant Swap, Live concerts, Food Education & Eco WorkshopsπŸ’«

So mark your calendars and join them for a day of environmental awareness and community building!

πŸ”΄ 13 Jul, Saturday
πŸ”΅ 4pm-10pm
πŸ—Ί Hong Lim Park
9th Singapore Humanitarian Conference & 2nd SRC Volunteer Convention

This year’s annual Singapore Humanitarian Conference seeks to illuminate the challenges faced by vulnerable communities worldwide and foster greater global cooperation. It aims to inspire meaningful discussions and exchange of innovative ideas, to build a more inclusive and supportive humanitarian landscape 🀝This event brings together esteemed speakers from the public and private sectors, NGOs, and the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement.

The 2nd Volunteer Convention celebrates and honours the vital role of volunteers in the Singapore Red Cross. Explore the various volunteer opportunities from our different programmes, participate in their panel discussion, and hear their volunteer and leaders’ journey and insights 😊

πŸ”΄ 3 Aug, Saturday
πŸ”΅ 9.30am - 5.30pm
πŸ—ΊSands Expo & Convention Centre, 10 Bayfront Avenue Peony Ballroom (Level 4) S(018956)
πŸ’΅ FOC (Tickets can be bought separately for each event)

Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3WceaBu
National Day Ground-Up Party 2024 πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬

The National Day Ground Up party is back for the 6th year, with two exciting partsπŸ₯³

First, pick and play a local conversation card game at the Conversation Cards Party. Get to know fellow participants, or discuss social issues that you care about ❀️

Next, at the Unconference, unlike a traditional event, YOU decide what activities to run, and what to join. You could invite people to play a board game, play music from local artistes, or share your favourite local book - the possibilities are endless ️✨

Register now for a fun and community-created experience!πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬

πŸ”΄ 4 August 2024, Sunday
πŸ”΅ 9.30am - 4pm
πŸ—Ί Common Ground Civic Centre & Consultancy, 21 Bedok North Street 1 Singapore, Singapore 469659
πŸ’΅ FOC

Sign up at: https://bit.ly/ndpgup2024
The Tapestry Project's Writers' Circle

The Tapestry Project SG is a registered non-profit organisation that champions mental health education and empowerment through first-person stories.

The Writers' Circle is a safe space for our community writers to strengthen their craft and engage in mental health discourse πŸ“ It is about solidarity and support as writers gather to share their processes in writing about their mental health journeys✨

πŸ”΄ 17 July 2024, Wednesday
πŸ”΅ 8pm-9.30pm
πŸ—Ί Zoom
πŸ’΅ FOC

Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3S6BCNU
Singapore Independent Media Fair 2024

Join them for the 2nd Independent Media Fair, co-organized by Singapore Unbound and Jom, founding members of the Network of Independent Media for Better Understanding and Support (NIMBUS).

Discover 20 independent media outlets, publishers, podcasters, advocacy groups, art organizations and attend exciting speaker events featuring leaders in news, advocacy, and comedyπŸ“·

πŸ”΄ 20 July 2024, Saturday
πŸ”΅ 1pm-7pm
πŸ—Ί Golden Village x The Projector at Cineleisure
8 Grange Road 5th floor S(239695)
πŸ’΅ $5-$15

Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3WhXhW6
Performing Normal

What does being normal mean to you? What masks do you wear to fit into society? This workshop delves into the complex relationship between care, performance, normalcy and societal expectations through creative movement and collective conversations✨

Workshop participants will gain insights into how looking through the lens of disabled persons can help us to reimagine our worlds, negotiate space and foster a more inclusive culture🀝

πŸ”΄ 20 July 2024, Saturday
πŸ”΅ 2pm-4pm
πŸ—Ί Singapore Art Museum(Corporate Office and Residency Studios), 39 Keppel Road #03-07
πŸ’΅ FOC

Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3zDpcXN
World X 2024

World X is a national career exploration festival organised by The Astronauts Collective (TAC) and the Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI), in support of the annual SkillsFuture Festival! πŸš€

πŸ”΄ 3 Aug 24, Saturday (Green & Sustainable World theme)
17 Aug 24, Saturday (Inclusive & Healthy World theme)
πŸ”΅ You can choose from one of the two time slots below, starting at 10am or 11am
πŸ—ΊLifelong Learning Institute
πŸ’΅ FOC

Sign up at: https://bit.ly/3WdWZ1i
Are You OK, Bro? 2.0: Self-Care and Emotional Wellbeing for Men by Lepak Conversations

Lepak Conversations’ Malay male mental health season collaborates with Club HEAL’s Our HEALing Voice (OHV) to present a transformative workshop on "Self-Care and Emotional Wellbeing for Men".πŸ’­

This workshop is designed to empower Malay Muslim men with essential skills and strategies for maintaining emotional balance, practicing effective self-care to prevent burnout, and advocating for their own needs😌

πŸ”΄ 27 Jul 24, Saturday
πŸ”΅ 11am-4.30pm
πŸ—Ί Club HEAL @ Eunos Crescent (Blk 20 Eunos Crescent)
πŸ’΅ $10

Sign up at: https://bit.ly/46adkIG
Psychodrama Workshop:

Untangling Family Web by Objectifs and supported by Care Corner Singapore, National Arts Council, and Objectifs Centre for Photography & Film

Family is an integral part of our everyday lives, yet navigating family relationships can present various challenges 🏠How can we become more conscious of our family members and recognize our individual contributions to daily family dynamics? Is it possible to recreate 'good enough' interactions and improve our family connections?

Join them for a transformative workshop where we delve into these questions through experiential activities, arts and crafts, and metaphorical psycho-socio-drama re-enactments 🎭 This unique approach allows participants to explore and reflect on the possibilities for making a meaningful difference in their familial context ✨

πŸ”΄ 3 Aug 24, Saturday
πŸ”΅ 4pm- 7pm
πŸ—Ί Objectifs- Centre for Photography & Film, 155 Middle Road Singapore
πŸ’°$20

Sign up at: https://bit.ly/4fdiEz9
β€œSo You Think You Can Govern?” By Crowdsense

You're invited to join them for "So You Think You Can Govern?", an immersive role playing game that challenges your strategic thinking and negotiation skills during the National Day Ground-Up Party 2024πŸŽ‰.

Step into the shoes of government leaders and navigate the complexities of governance. Don't miss this unique opportunity to experience the intricacies of decision-making and trade-offs firsthand!🀩

Register now and prove that you have what it takes to govern!

πŸ”΄ 4 Aug 2024, Sunday
πŸ”΅ 1pm - 2.45pm
πŸ—Ί Common Ground Civic Centre & Consultancy 21 Bedok North Street 1 S(469659)
πŸ’΅ FOC

Sign up at: https://bit.ly/4dcojUq
Human Library @ 6th National Day Ground Up Party (2024) by OpenJio

At our human library, instead of borrowing a traditional book, borrow a human β€œbook” to have a small group convo, for about 40 minutes. Ask them about the initiatives that they are in and what keeps them going ✨

πŸ”΄ 4 Aug 2024, Sunday
πŸ”΅ 1pm - 3.20pm
πŸ—Ί Common Ground Civic Centre & Consultancy 21 Bedok North Street 1 S (469659)
πŸ’΅ FOC

Sign up at: https://bit.ly/ndguphl2024