Voting to Protect Human Dignity and Human Rights Bandon Inclusivity Group is an organization formed to support the right of every person to be valued and respected. We believe that each person is born with the right to be an equal part of our society, regardless of race, financial status, employment, class, or disability. Voting for candidates who support human…
GOOD NEWS! Kid’s Books Program Kick-Off Event June 8! BIG’s 2024 summer children’s books program will kick off on Saturday, June 8, 10:30 a.m. in the Sprague Room of the Bandon Library. The books distributed this summer aim to raise disability awareness through children’s books with stories that demonstrate and encourage full inclusion of adults and children with disabilities. This…
BIG Programs For the Coming Months Demonstrations for peace, justice, and equity continue Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30 pm and Fridays 2-3 pm. Signs provided. Come help spread the love! Peace Circles Meditation group meets every Tuesday from 4:30 to 5:30pm at the Bandon Library’s Logan Room. Drop by for the silent meditation in a group format. If you wish to join by…
Children’s Books Program Returns in June! BIG is pleased to be the recipient of two grants to provide books to children ages 3 to 10 years. The topic of this year’s program is Disability Awareness Through Children’s Literature. We plan to distribute 10 different books suitable for the targeted age ranges, to children in Coos and Curry Counties, to enhance…
Hype or Reality? What’s the Truth About Immigration? By NL In our February meeting the BIG Book Club took on the topic of immigration. One of our members previously worked in an immigration law office and was able to guide us to valid sources of information on the current immigration situation in the United States, and the history of how…
Upcoming Regular Programs and Events BIG is now on FACEBOOKBIG has launched a Facebook page to keep you informed of upcoming events and programs. Check it out: facebook.com/Bandon.Inclusivity.Group BIG Book Club Thursday February 15 from 3:30 to 5pmSt John Episcopal ChurchEmail BIG for details of current reading Peace Circles Meditation. Every Tuesday 3:30 to 4:30Bandon Library Logan RoomEmail BIG for…
Full House Energizes Protecting Democracy Workshop By KT and NL BIG had no idea just how many people might attend the Protecting Democracy: A Civics Workshop, Sunday, January 21. One member said “…there might be 6 or 60”. In fact, we were all overjoyed (and a bit overwhelmed) when there were actually about 80 enthusiastic participants, not including presenters! …
Missed De-escalation Workshop? No Worry! Your Report is Here! By BC It might be nice if the only thing we had to fear was fear itself. Fear is a mighty force. One can easily turn one’s back on standing up for what they believe in or standing up for what’s right when one is afraid. It is also easy to…
Upcoming Events BIG Membership Meeting Sunday, January 14, 2pm to 4pm. Interested in joining BIG to promote equity, inclusivity, and human dignity? Did you recently join BIG? We offer you the chance to get to know one another better and learn how to participate in our projects. Currently we need members to assist with our various publications and to assist…
Protecting Democracy: A Civics Workshop Protecting Democracy: A Civics Workshop Sunday, January 21, 2024, 2pm The Barn / Community Center, Bandon. You won’t want to miss this educational event designed for everyone who plans to vote in 2024. Interact with local election leaders, non-partisan civic groups, elected officials and concerned citizens. Become informed about your local government including how to…
Learn to Diffuse and De-Escalate Tensions Before Things Blow Up The Bandon Inclusivity Group is offering a de-escalation class on Saturday, January 6. Do you wish to increase your skill in de-escalation? Have you experienced increased conflict? Are you planning to participate in street demonstrations or marches in 2024? This class will teach you to maintain self-control and clear thinking, to recognize…
Events and Announcements December 10 Sunday join in a Community Networking Event at the Warehouse Coffee Café in Bandon. This free event is open to the public, and provides opportunities to learn about activities and groups in Bandon that you may wish to participate with. BIG is on FACEBOOK!BIG has launched a Facebook page. Now we can post events and…
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