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FF23 GLOWBE, May 27, 2023: Placement, Kids, Tips, and Asks/Offers
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 27 May '23

27 May '23

Read this on the web at this link. <https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSQ6UtGuYWqqU05K_pPGdmdm-hDM6qR…> 2023-05-27 Firefly Glowbe Theme camps and art must fill placement form. <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vSggPLkp3n5CKsGEXUftAMP-hK-DNkdyqwGd0nd…> Kids Camp at Firefly <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vSggPLkp3n5CKsGEXUftAMP-hK-DNkdyqwGd0nd…> Tips from WendyWTF <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vSggPLkp3n5CKsGEXUftAMP-hK-DNkdyqwGd0nd…> Asks and Offers from the Firefly Community <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vSggPLkp3n5CKsGEXUftAMP-hK-DNkdyqwGd0nd…> Theme Camps and Art: Fill Out the Placement Form Now You must fill out and submit this form if you want to reserve space for your Theme Camp or Art placement at Firefly. The Placement form is also an essential step to connecting your project with other Firefly Cores such as Maps, Sound, LNT, and Fire Safety as appropriate, before and after the event. Placement applications are due by midnight, June 14 2023. Placement day is Sunday June 18, 2023. We can't wait to see what you're planning to bring to Firefly! The Placement application form is HERE https://forms.gle/ZSguJ9bSa5Jjmw7h6 If you have questions, please email placement(a)fireflyartscollective.org Kids Camp at Firefly Bringing kids to Firefly and want to coordinate? There are community resources for parents and guardians of children at the event, and an accessible and quiet Kids Camp area near lower parking. Whether or not you would like to camp in the kids area — it's not required — we can still collaborate on art and other projects that can be accomplished by younger Fireflies. Join the Kids Camp mailing list and Facebook group! Mailing list: https://lists.fireflyartscollective.org/mailman3/lists/kids.lists.fireflyar… Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/425983427903903 Just the TP by WendyWTF While peeing in the woods is A-OK… leaving your own personal log behind is not. And your “hidden” toilet paper will be an unwelcome gift for Leave No Trace volunteers to deal with. Create a system before you need it: carry a baggy! On Volunteering: Stop signing up for so many volunteer shifts! It’s ridiculous the way you are hogging them all. Save some for the rest of us. Why should you get to have all the fun? Asks and Offers: Share Desires, Offer Fulfillment Are you looking for or offering rides? space in a theme camp? Help with an art project? Roommates? We’ll publish Asks and Offers at the end of every GLOWBE. Place your own ask or offer at https://fireflyartscollective.org/desires <https://fireflyartscollective.org/desires> ASKS: Jews. Interested in Jewish community/Shabbat events at Firefly. (Ariel/Stargirl -arielhopes(a)gmail.com) Improv participants. People who would like to play improv games!. (Ariel/Stargirl -arielhopes(a)gmail.com) Fort-builders. Looking for people who want to build a cozy fort at Firefly!. (Ariel/Stargirl—arielhopes(a)gmail.com) Locations. for Princess Bride scenes! Can your camp host one of the following (daytime) scenes: the betrothal and kidnapping, the cliffs of insanity and wesley vs inigo swordfight, or miracle max? Let me know! . (Emily Pixie, emily.teich(a)gmail.com ) OFFERING: Rides. I can pick up/drop off people from the Amtrak in Randolph, VT. Not on Friday.. (Sage, sagekochavi(a)gmail.com) Counseling. I am a clinical social worker offering some free brief counseling to those in need during Firefly.. (Ariel Hopes—ahopescounseling(a)gmail.com) Shabbat. Hosting Shabbat service/gathering Friday night. (Ariel/Stargirl & Alex/cookies—arielhopes(a)gmail.com) Workshop space. Space at the temple for workshop times: Ie. Drumming circle, yoga/Tai chi, meditative, educational, singing/chanting etc. . (Little Wren lknowlton(a)piperledge.com)

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2023-05-12 Glowbe
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 15 May '23

15 May '23

Table of Contents * 1. Firefly 2023 Work Weekends: Dates and Sign-Up <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vSggPLkp3n5CKsGEXUftAMP-hK-DNkdyqwGd0nd…>2. Firefly Board Member Applications! <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vSggPLkp3n5CKsGEXUftAMP-hK-DNkdyqwGd0nd…>3. Sign Up for Volunteer Shifts <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vSggPLkp3n5CKsGEXUftAMP-hK-DNkdyqwGd0nd…>4. Parking needs Officers of the Day! <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vSggPLkp3n5CKsGEXUftAMP-hK-DNkdyqwGd0nd…>5. Please don't email Kirk! <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vSggPLkp3n5CKsGEXUftAMP-hK-DNkdyqwGd0nd…>6. Desire and Fulfillment: Carpooling, Equipment Needs, Theme Camp Swap, Personals <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vSggPLkp3n5CKsGEXUftAMP-hK-DNkdyqwGd0nd…>7. Just the Tip, by Wendy WTF <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vSggPLkp3n5CKsGEXUftAMP-hK-DNkdyqwGd0nd…>8. Links <https://docs.google.com/document/d/1vSggPLkp3n5CKsGEXUftAMP-hK-DNkdyqwGd0nd…>This issue is also published to the web at this link <https://docs.google.com/document/d/e/2PACX-1vSQ6UtGuYWqqU05K_pPGdmdm-hDM6qR…>*Firefly 2023 Work Weekends: Dates and Sign-Up *Greetings Fireflies,It’s almost time to get back to the land and begin preparing it for our yearly retreat and respite from the default world! Work weekends are an excellent way to meet some awesome folks, and to get into those woods for a few weekends in June before the event starts. Dates are as follows: Work Weekend #1: June 9-11Work Weekend #2: June 16-18 (Art & Theme Camp Placement is on Sunday, June 18)Work Weekend #3: June 23-25*Work hard, play hard* is our motto. Does that sound like you? Sign up here! <https://docs.google.com/forms/u/4/d/e/1FAIpQLScT-DO2otRzb3UJ1FjwFhcJ0duMKK0…>See you in the woods!Iva Infrastructure Cluster Lead // DPW Co-LeadQuestions? Email workweekends(a)fireflyartscollective.org <workweekends(a)fireflyartscollective.org>*Firefly Board Member Applications! *Want to join the Firefly Board? The deadline for membership applications if you want to join meetings before and during Firefly 2023 (and see what we actually do; WARNING: discussions of budget approvals) is Next Week 5/21. Please fill out the Application for Board Membership <https://forms.gle/Pptp4uhVqew9VzTe7>. [https://forms.gle/Pptp4uhVqew9VzTe7 <https://forms.gle/Pptp4uhVqew9VzTe7>]*Sign Up for Volunteer Shifts *Firefly is a volunteer-run event, so it all happens with the help of participants like you! Now that the lottery has run and folks can begin purchasing tickets, the Volunteer sign-up portal <https://volunteer.fireflyartscollective.org/> is also open. Follow the link to sign up for shifts to help out with the core(s) of your choice during the event.New to Firefly and not familiar with what each core does? There is some information on the Firefly website <https://www.fireflyartscollective.org/participate/join-a-core/> you can refer to. If you’re interested in a particular core and have additional questions, send an email to the core and the leads will follow up with you!*Parking needs Officers of the Day! *Hi there! This is Lily from Parking. I’m looking to recruit several dependable humans to help with Parking Officer of the Day! This position is very important and valuable to the community.I'm seeking individuals that are responsive, reliable, and dependable. The role involves being able to be on-call for a day and give support where it’s needed! Once applied I can give specifics to the person. The responsibilities will not affect your burn and if anything make it so much more fun!Please reach out if you are interested!Parking(a)fireflyartscollective.org <Parking(a)fireflyartscollective.org>lilynoel(a)fireflyartscollective.org <lilynoel(a)fireflyartscollective.org>*Please don't email Kirk! *Art Grants wanted to bring attention to something that has come up a few times this year. We have received a few Art Grant submissions that present Moop or other land-stewardship concerns, and then the author says "I talked to the landowner Kirk and he says it's ok!" We would like to put something in the Glowbe to the effect of: don't do this! We have a process and a hierarchy for determining if something is ok to bring to Firefly, and haranguing Kirk personally is *not it*. There are many reasons this is a bad idea, including: - Kirk is not the only relevant landowner- He is not familiar with our insurance and safety situations and policies- He is but one (very kind) man, and is likely to get annoyed by repeated requests from individuals*Desire and Fulfillment: Carpooling, Equipment Needs, Theme Camp Swap, Personals *In each GLOWBE this year we will have a section for ride swaps, equipment swaps, theme camp connections, and personals.If you are looking for a ride, or have one to offer…If you need to find a camp with a generator and want to know if you can host your art there…If you have a stage and want performers…If you're a camp who needs members…If you're looking for a polyamorous vegan-compatible snuggle-bunny who wears too much paisley (as if "too much paisley" could be possible)…We'll be posting OFFERs and NEEDs in each week's GLOWBE. By having this all in one place, it will be easy to scan and find the perfect match.Visit TBD URL to post a listing. Email communications(a)fireflyartscollective.org <communications(a)fireflyartscollective.org> to remove one.*Just the Tip, by Wendy WTF *Stop signing up for so many volunteer shifts! It’s ridiculous the way you are hogging them all. Save some for the rest of us. Why should you get to have all the fun?*Links Announce/ Glowbe Archives <https://lists.fireflyartscollective.org/pipermail/announce/> Communicating with Firefly <https://www.fireflyartscollective.org/firefly-arts-collective/contact/> The 10 Principles <https://www.fireflyartscollective.org/what-is-firefly/10-principles/> Volunteer at Firefly <https://www.fireflyartscollective.org/participate/join-a-core/>

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THIS SUNDAY, MAY 7: Firefly Meet & Greet
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 03 May '23

03 May '23

A reminder to stop by the Firefly Meet & Greet (formerly known as the Town Hall) on Sunday, May 7 to see your Firefly friends and make some new ones! Learn about Firefly, the different volunteer cores, and how to get involved. Enjoy food from some Bow Market vendors (provided), music by DJs Handle Slide & xprxo, and Entropy & Sons visuals. Located in Bow Market, this will be a fun way to begin a day at Somerville Open Studios. When: Sunday, May 7, 11:00am-2:00pm Where: Remnant Brewing, Bow Market, 2 Bow Mkt Wy, Somerville, MA 02143 Share the Facebook Event with all your friends: https://www.facebook.com/events/236550092206001/ Questions about the event? Email lead(a)fireflyartscollective.org.

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Firefly SMOL Art Grants now open for submissions
by The Firefly Official Announcement List 03 May '23

03 May '23

*SMOL grant applications for Firefly are now open. *You can apply for a SMOL grant to help be part of making art at Firefly. • Grants are $40 - $149, for small projects. • Grants are available until June 20. • Apply via this Google form. <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Df6kYkXFgBGH1Hbwny6rCuOExQ2aG9wMgqgfnc1Unr…> *The Details: *Over the years, the Firefly Arts Collective (FAC) has been proud to provide grant support to Firefly artists to enable them to express and fulfill their varied creative visions. These grants are intended to support and promote radically-expressive, community-based, interactive and/or collaborative projects that help define and shape the creative core of the event. Art is a central part of Firefly, and the event wouldn't be the same without the wonderful pieces that have been brought to Vermont over the years. Bringing art is a great way to add a piece of yourself to the event and contribute/participate in a meaningful way. We are now accepting applications for our *final* grant category, Smol Grants! These grants are available between $40 and $149, and are meant to help cover expenses associated with projects of a small (or “smol”) size or scope. We love smol projects! Small projects fill the woods with art and give an opportunity to people who don’t have the time or resources to commit to something bigger. They are particularly designed to encourage creation by new participants and participants who haven’t brought art to Firefly before, but everyone is welcome to apply! These grants are evaluated on a rolling basis, from now until June 20th, aka two weeks before the event. For more information, _see the info on the website <https://www.fireflyartscollective.org/participate/art-at-firefly/art-grants…>_ . *_How to submit?_* Smol grants, being smol, have a smol application process as well! _Just visit our google form_ <https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Df6kYkXFgBGH1Hbwny6rCuOExQ2aG9wMgqgfnc1Unr…> . *_What to know more about Firefly Art Grants in general?_* See _our page on the Firefly website_ <https://www.fireflyartscollective.org/participate/art-at-firefly/art-grants/> . *_Other questions?_* Email us: grants(a)fireflyartscollective.org <3 Firefly Art Grant Core

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