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SUMMARY:Civics Lab: Human Library Edition
LOCATION:Central Library\nCentral Library
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DESCRIPTION:Take a step past the media and connect with community leaders 
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X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p><strong>This event is designed for partici
 pants ages 12 and up.</strong></p>\n<p><em>I Had No Idea (Part 2)</em> is 
 a welcoming\, nonpartisan community event designed to make civic participa
 tion more human and less intimidating. We&rsquo\;ll start with a Human Lib
 rary-style connection round: short\, guided conversations between communit
 y members and local candidates/civic leaders\, then we'll move into a mode
 rated CivicsLab candidate panel based on community questions.</p>\n<p><str
 ong>About Embrace Bend &amp\; CivicsLab</strong></p>\n<p>Embrace Bend is a
  community-based organization working to strengthen belonging\, civic part
 icipation\, and respectful dialogue in Bend and Central Oregon. Through Ci
 vicsLab and Human Library-style events\, we create spaces where residents 
 can learn\, ask questions\, and build relationships across difference. Our
  work centers curiosity\, transparency\, and community care.<br />The Civi
 csLab program brings together residents\, public officials\, and local org
 anizations to:</p>\n<ul>\n<li>Build relationships and foster dialogue.</li
 >\n<li>Co-create solutions for a more inclusive community.</li>\n<li>Empow
 er participants to navigate systems and elevate diverse voices.</li>\n<li>
 Through workshops\, Human Library events\, and collaborative projects\, Em
 brace Bend empowers participants to drive transformative change. We believ
 e that meaningful conversation and active participation are the keys to bu
 ilding a stronger\, more equitable Bend for all.</li>\n</ul>\n<p>Questions
 ? Contact <a href="mailto:jennym@deschuteslibrary.org">jennym@deschuteslib
 rary.org</a>&nbsp\;</p>\nhttps://dpl.libnet.info/event/17243447
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