The Bloom Collective an infoshop and lending library here in Grand Rapids that Mediamouse.org is involved in, is hosting a number of events over the next several weeks. We encourage everyone to attend them and/or pass along the information to their friends. The Bloom Collective--with its hundreds of books and DVDs--is the perfect real world companion to the work that Mediamouse.org is trying to do:

"April Events at the Bloom Collective

Unless noted, events are happening at the Bloom Collective. We're located at 1134 Wealthy St SE.

04/09 - ROOT FORCE: PRESENTATION - 7PM @ THE BLOOM COLLECTIVE

Are you ready to talk about "the system" and ready to do something about it? Are you looking for a way to fight the onslaught of corporate globalization beyond summit hopping and buying fair trade?

Come see a presentation about Root Force's strategy to take down the system by targeting the infrastructure of global trade. Hear about the connection between globalization, international solidarity, indigenous sovereignity, ecodefense and migration. Learn about resistance in North and Latin America and ways to get involved!

Admission is free, donations for Root Force are welcome.

04/17 - RNC PRESENTATION - 7PM @ THE BLOOM COLLECTIVE

Local anti-war group ACTIVATE will give a presentation on the upcoming Republican National Convention protests taking place this summer. Come learn about the history of mass mobilizations in N. America, plans and strategies for this summer, and how you can get involved!

04/23 - STITCH N BITCH - 7PM @ THE BLOOM COLLECTIVE

Bring your yarn, needles, scissors, clothes that need mending, or old projects that need finishing, and enjoy working with other folks for a "do-it-yourself" evening.

04/30 - FILM: MEETING RESISTANCE - 7PM @ THE DAAC (115 S. DIVISION AVE)

What would you do if America was invaded? Meeting Resistance raises the veil of anonymity surrounding the Iraqi insurgency by meeting face to face with individuals who are passionately engaged in the struggle, and documenting for the very first time, the sentiments experienced and actions taken by a nation's citizens when their homeland is occupied. Voices that have previously not been heard, male and female, speak candidly about their motivations, hopes and goals, revealing a missing perspective from the Iraq War.

Following the film there will be a brief presentation by the local antiwar group, ACTIVATE (Grand Rapids SDS) about antiwar organizing in Grand Rapids.

$2 donation encouraged but not required.

Sponsored by The Bloom Collective and Mediamouse.org