[hammertimeprojects] Re: Hammer Time! News 11/13
- From: Josh Martin <joshjamesmartin@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: "hammertimeprojects@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <hammertimeprojects@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sat, 13 Nov 2010 18:27:26 -0700
Fuck yea!
Joshua
On Nov 13, 2010, at 4:46 PM, "Hammer Time!" <hammertimeprojects@xxxxxxxxx>
wrote:
> Hammer Time! is a collection of projects that provide people with accessible
> information and resources used to responsibly create and obtain what they
> want. As of now we are host to a Tool Co-op, Free Store, Infoshop, Free
> School, Documentary Nights, Community Garden, and more!
>
> News! (Check hammertimeprojects.org/calendar for up to date happenings)
>
> 1) Updates
> 2) Special Events!
> 3) Documentary Nights
> 4) Free Schools
> 5) How to Volunteer
> 6) Wish List
>
> --
>
> 1) Updates
> Wanted: Volunteers to Coordinate Projects
> Know a lot about tools? Love radical literature? Want everything for Free?
> Good at making people do stuff in a nice way? Have some time on your hands?
> We need people to coordinate projects! This means you would adopt a project
> like the tool co-op, free store, infoshop, etc and make sure it has
> everything it needs, make sure the stuff is getting done, and think of ways
> to make it AWESOME. Remember: you wouldn't be doing everything, you organize!
> Email us with questions!
>
> Free Store is Open!
> Here's the jibajab...
> Give something, take something! Items can include books, clothes, bedding,
> games, computer stuff, electronics, small appliances, kitchenware,
> toiletries, household/garden stuff, sports equip, and more!
>
> HOW TO DONATE:
> -This is totally run by YOU! Please put your donated items on shelves and
> racks where it makes sense.
> -No large donations (like furniture – we are very modest in size)
> -No large quantities of donations (around a trash bag or less)
> -Make sure items are in good condition (nothing too ripped, dirty, broken,
> etc.)
> -You don't have to give something to take something (but if you got it, share
> it!)
>
> Open Mon, Wed, Sat 12-8pm
>
>
> Legal Fun Time
> Short Version: We are here for longer, but we don't know how much longer.
> Longer Version: We had our conceptual review a few weeks ago which is where a
> bunch of city reps from departments like neighborhood services, engineering,
> fire, sewer, zoning, etc etc get together access a business plan and see if
> the property is good enough. We were told that because we were changing our
> use from "automotive" to (what they defined us as) "mini-storage" (???) we
> needed to conform to new "Land Use Standards" which could include paving all
> unpaved areas (80% of our lot) installing sidewalks, etc etc etc. A Mr. Gary
> Lopez was nice and let us drop all of that stuff BUT we need to now "Platte"
> (sp?) our property. This includes engineered surveys and blue prints that
> cost much $$$ (like the $15,000 ball park).
>
> What we found is that this is not a recent doing but we guess the city is
> using us a leverage to develop the property, run Laurel st. through our
> building, and make some bucks throwing a Walgreen's around here. The legal
> sitch (that's situation for short) is now in the hands of our land lord who's
> figuring out some stuff.
>
> SO - our legal "sitch" is that the warehouse is balancing on some thin
> bureaucratic wire, swaying back and forth between our landlord in the city.
> Our plan is to hang out.
>
> Cupcake Cook Off - Awesome!
> Yes! So good! We made $659 and it's all thanks to the amazing businesses,
> organizations, and individuals that made some bad ass cupcakes. So again
> again again - THANK YOU to all who baked and ate cupcakes.
>
> Check out this sweet article on Matter Daily!
> http://www.matterdaily.org/food-a-farm/198-cupcake-cook-off-a-tool-co-op-benefit.htm
>
>
> 2) Special Events!
>
> 90's You Tube Dance Party
> Sun, November 14th 9pm @ The Vault
> $2-3, 21+
> Sat, Novemeber 20th @ The Hide Away Bakery (underneath the Alley Cat)
> $2-3, All Ages
> Oh damn it's better than Oregon Trail day in computer class! IT'S THE 90'S
> YOU TUBE DANCE PARTY! Dig out them Air Jordans and leggings and let's get
> down to some Ace of Bass in front of a big ass screen!
>
> Also it's DOLLAR WELLS NIGHT and the cover that goes to Hammer Time! is only
> a couple bucks.
>
> Bike Porn!
> Sun, November 21st 9pm @ Hammer Time!
> $3-5, Adult Only
> "Bike Porn is a touring film festival of shorts exploring the eroticism and
> sexuality of human-powered transportation. Screening this radical and
> explicit content in group settings creates a safe space for exploration of
> boundaries and obscenity so that we may establish our own standards, rather
> than centrist culture imposing their standards upon us. Though Bike Porn we
> aim to break taboo, provide a forum for emerging artists to screen their
> work, and facilitate cultural acknowledgement of fringe communities."
>
> or simply,
>
> "an evening or DIY bicycle eroticism, provided by bikesexuals the world
> around"
>
>
> 3) Documentary Nights
>
> Documentary Night: Invisible Children
> Tues, November 16th @ 8pm
> "In the spring of 2003, three young Americans traveled to Africa in search of
> such as story. What they found was a tragedy that disgusted and inspired
> them. A story where children are weapons and children are the victims. The
> "Invisible Children: rough cut" film exposes the effects of a 20 year-long
> war on the children of Northern Uganda. These children live in fear of
> abduction by rebel soldiers, and are being forced to fight as a part of
> violent army.
>
> Documenary Night: Canary Effect
> Tues, November 23rd @ 8pm
>
> Documentary Night: Yes Men
> Tues, November 30th @ 8pm
>
>
> 4) Free Schools
>
> Free Skool: Know Your Body inside and out w/ Krista
> Thurs, November 18th @ 6pm
> Explore the female body! For more info, contact
> vive.paz.y.solidaridad@xxxxxxxxx
>
>
> 5) How to Volunteer
> Volunteer Meetings - We strive to have everyone participate in figuring out
> the direction of the projects and how to get them done. Come learn more about
> the space and how these decisions are made. Meetings are every Friday at 6pm.
>
> Regular Volunteers - a "regular" volunteer can pick a 4 hour shift out of the
> 2 per day between 12-8p on mon, wed, and sat. peeps can either volunteer
> getting stuff done or just doing homework, working on your own projects,
> reading infoshop books, cruzin the internet, etc while folks are perusing the
> shop. We ask that ya'll come to a few meetings and work parties before you
> become a regular volunteer as to learn about how the place operates.
>
> Outreach - One of the most important parts of the projects are letting people
> know we are here. A few ways to help out is to hand out/post fliers and
> posters, volunteer/create special events, and spread the word! Email us at
> hammertimeprojects@xxxxxxxxx to know how you can specifically help.
>
> Stop By! - ‘nough said.
>
> Donate a few bucks - www.hammertimeprojects.org/contribute-2
>
>
> 6) Wish List
> -Curtains for Free Store changing room (shower curtains, long normal curtains)
> -Folders (like the open up with two pockets one either side)
> -Big throw blanket/sheet for couch
> -Wireless Router
> -Long fold out table/nice door to make one out of
> -Shelves for free store and storage
> -A cheap pick up truck
> -Tools/Materials of all types (pile of wrenches, decent wood, hardware...)
> especially - an “A” shaped latter, jigsaw, router, planer, reciprocal saw
> -Rad books
> -Volunteers!
>
> ______________________________
>
> Hammer Time! Projects
> Mon, Wed, Sat 12-8pm
> 1000 E Laurel Unit #2
> Fort Collins, CO 80524
> www.hammertimeprojects.org
> hammertimeprojects@xxxxxxxxx
> 781.710.6258 (Garrett)
>
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