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TorontoDecember volunteer eventThis month Social Tech Brewing in Toronto joins fellow "social tech" group NewPath as we spread holiday cheer at the Yonge Street Mission's Annual Christmas Market. The Christmas Market is a very special and unique experience for everyone. Yonge St Mission opens a Market to families in need who would otherwise not be able to give gifts to their children and family members for Christmas or eat heartily, like so many who are more fortunate, during the season of joy and giving. Volunteers have found the experience quite transformative in terms of being a part of an event that gives so much to our community’s most needy. The Yonge Street Mission distributes donated new toys, food and clothing for 2000 Regent and Moss Park families in need during 9 days leading up to Christmas. Group Volunteers make all the difference in YSM's ability to make this a wonderful festive event for families. Duties may include: preparing for the Market, receiving and sorting donations, greeting families, assisting them in shopping for their needs and providing good cheer. For a complete listing of job descriptions for this event, check the NewPathNetwork.org website. Date Time Location
Vision 2007: Help plan the next three years of Social Tech Brewing in TorontoIt was three years ago this month that the first Social Tech Brewing in Toronto was announced. That was just one year after Social Tech Brewing founder Andre Charland started the event in Vancouver. Social Tech Brewing has been a catalyst or fertile ground for many new movements in Toronto, including Penguin Day Toronto, "Geek Ends," DrupalCampToronto, Wireless Toronto, and several others. It has run with relative frequency from November 6th, 2003 mostly in part to the work of incredible volunteers and participants like you. So, for our event this Thursday, we'll have an informal discussion about the future of Social Tech Brewing in Toronto; the discussion will explore how Social Tech Brewing can find new energy, leadership, and vision for the next three years. Please RSVP on Upcoming.org if you're interested in being a part of Social Tech Brewing in 2007! We'll meet at the Centre before 6PM and then promptly move the discussion to a nearby bar.
Social Tech Brewing presents "Women in IT: Challenges and Opportunities"August 3rd, 2006... Breaking down the digital gender barrier Given the progress that women have made in society, are women still facing unique challenges in the IT sector? Join us on Thursday, August 3rd for an interactive session on challenges facing women in technology today, and the opportunities available to overcome them. An expert panel discussion leading into breakout sessions will explore the major factors impacting women working in technology. We will also feature organizations that work with women in technology, bringing their unique perspectives to addressing these needs. With your support, this can be the first in a series of ongoing discussions about the myriad of ways in which women impact IT - and vice versa. This is a FREE event will take place at the Center for Social Innovation at 215 Spadina Ave at 5:30pm to 7:30pm. SPACE IS LIMITED! So, If you’d like to attend the event, please register at our Mollyguard site. There will be a variety of speakers, panels, and speed presentations at the event. Details to follow next week.
Spring Social: June 1st, 2006Please join the Social Tech Brewing organizers and the usual suspects for our annual Spring Social event next Thursday at 5:30 PM. The weather is forecast to be 29 degrees on Wednesday (but potentially rainy on Thursday), so we’re going to hang out at the Imperial Public Library, which has a lovely patio and a roomy interior (should it rain). If you’ve never travelled east of Yonge Street before: now’s your chance! When: Thursday, June 1st, 2006 Time:: 5:30 - 7PM Where: IMPERIAL PUBLIC LIBRARY (Upstairs) 58 Dundas East, at Victoria, 416-977-4667. This is a four minute walk from Dundas subway station! RSVP: http://upcoming.org/event/62065/ Hopefully, we’ll get some impromtu debriefs from folks that attended the recent DrupalCampToronto, BarCampTdot, and Mesh conference. Either way, it will be a jolly good time and there will be billiards and foosball and friends.
April 6th event: April 6th event: municipal election campaigns 2.0Social Tech Brewing Co.'s planning team is delighted to bring you this event on April 6th, 5:30PM, at the Centre for Social Innovation. Put the date in your calendar, RSVP (link at the end of this e-mail), and forward it on to a friend -- or, better yet, your local municipal candidate. MUNICIPAL ELECTION CAMPAIGNS 2.0 A SOCIAL TECH MASHUP MAPPING TO BLOGGING AND BACK AGAIN
Social Tech Brewing: re-loaded for 2006Dear friends of Social Tech Brewing, After a few months off, I'm happy to share with you that we will be back to meeting regularly in 2006. We've been working hard behind the scenes to re-tool the Social Tech Brewing series to be more dynamic than ever before, and we've partnered with some great people to make that possible. Gatherings will begin on February 2nd - the first Thursday in February - and continue every *other* month until the end of the year. So please join us for our 2006 launch event on February 2nd, 6:30PM, at the Centre for Social Innovation to find out more about what we have in store for 2006. February's theme is presented below and the location details, directions, map, and an RSVP form can be found here.
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