“Kilowatt Ours”
Film showing on January 26 at 6:30 pm, Belfast Free Library

“The Transition Handbook” written by Rob Hopkins
Discussion on Feb. 3, 10, 24 and maybe Mar. 3, 6:30-8:00 pm, Belfast Free Library
Facilitated by Douglas R. Fox, Dir. of Center for Sustainability and Global Change at Unity College.
VIDEO of Rob Hopkins describing his book.

Those interested in signing up for the discussion series, may do so at the Co-op or by calling the Co-op at 338-2532, or call Brenda Harrington at the Belfast Free Library, 338-3884 ext 30.  Books are available for purchase at the Co-op at a discount for discussion participants. You may also check out a copy through the library system while supplies last.

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“The Transition Handbook, from Oil Dependency to Local Resilience” by  Rob Hopkins is a book that is creating a stir in this country, the UK, and Europe. The Belfast Co-op and Belfast Free Library are teaming up to offer a Community Book Discussion series around this book, to begin in February 2010.

The series will kick off on January 26 at 6:30 pm with a short introduction of the Transition Culture concept by Jim Merkel & Susan Cutting (who have attended Transition Culture Trainings) and the showing of the documentary film “Kilowatt Ours: a Plan to Re-Energize America” at the Belfast Free Library.

What makes this energy/environmental book different than the other hundreds out there? It is aptly divided up into 3 parts which the discussion series will center around. The Head –theory behind why peak oil and climate change mean change is inevitable; The Heart -emotional psychological aspects and why having a positive vision is crucial;  The Hands -exploring the practical application of transition from oil to inspiring local resilience.  Hundreds of communities around the world and in this country have formed Community Transition Initiatives modeled on the ideas that have sprung from this book.

Organizers of this book discussion group, Fran Clemson, Bindy Pendleton, and Brenda Harrington are striving to include a diversity of individuals and organizations in this series, which will be limited to 25.   Books are available for purchase at the Co-op at a discount for discussion participants. You may also check out a copy through the library system while supplies last.