Dear North Bay Burners,
I am happy to report we are ramping up for our third annual Cotatitarod! Get your carts ready, the race is coming. Save the date for Saturday, March 2nd in 2019 and join us in downtown Cotati for the shopping cart race. Want to get involved in putting on the event? You can do that here! Our first organizers meeting is coming right up, so get on the list for updates.
xoxo RLL
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Help a Burner Out
Long time Burner Dean Gustafson is living with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). Dean’s growing need for accessible living and support, and his very limited resources, make any assistance invaluable. Dean’s gofundme page is here and your support and sharing this link is appreciated: https://www.gofundme.com/fundraising-for-als-victim-dean
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2019 Global Art Grant Process open until December 18th
Did you know that the Burning Man Project funds art world-wide? The Global Art Grants program supports community-driven works of art that prioritize community involvement in their development, execution and display. Read more, and access the application here.
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BWB on the California Wildfires
With 3 different large fires happening simultaneously in California, many community members are reaching out to Burners Without Borders. BWB is listening to the community and to the needs of those we know are affected. If you’re interested in joining a conversation about how some Burners are starting to get involved you can find that here. BWB will keep everyone updated about what they learn and what projects might emerge.
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Fly Ranch Update
Been wondering what’s going on out at Fly Ranch? Check out the Journal piece here to read a lovely summary of the work being done in setting the goals and trying out programs at Fly Ranch. You may be surprised to see the number of visitors, the work-hours and volunteer input, the art on site, and the plans being crafted for more of all of this! and sign up for the Fly Ranch mailing list here to stay in the loop as things grow and change out at Fly.
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Build Week Video
Burning Man Documentation Team photographer Jamen Percy has made a lovely short video about 2018 Build Week. Check it out, here.
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Are You Involved with a US Makerspace?
If so, Nation of Makers wants to hear from YOU! Nation of Makers is conducting their first national survey of makerspaces- a project that will repeat yearly to build a longitudinal census of the makerspace community in the US. This data will help makerspaces write a more holistic story and can contribute to funding streams, insurance, operational best practices, and more!
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