- Mixed Group Documentary Night: The Devil We KnowNorthwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation, Sandy Springs, GA
In-Person Documentary Night is held on every 2nd Friday of the month. This event was designed to give people the chance to discuss interesting ideas and topics explored in the documentaries that we have chosen as a group to watch. This month we have voted to watch the the documentary, The Devil We Know. Citizens in West Virginia take on a powerful corporation after they discover it has knowingly been dumping a toxic chemical -- now found in the blood of 99.7 percent of Americans -- into the local drinking water supply.
>>Click here to watch the film trailer!<<
We will start the film PROMPTLY AT 7:10 PM.
For the event we will meet together in the sanctuary at Northwest Unitarian Universalist Congregation, where we will watch the film together. Then we will participate in multiple rounds of small group discussions with a different groups for each round. This gives you the opportunity to meet new people and hear a variety of perspectives throughout the night. We will end by deciding what to watch next month. This is a Voting Night where we brainstorm and decide as a group what we will watch the following month, so please come with a recommendation ready. Just a reminder that next month, May, is Asian American History Month.
Decaf and caffeinated tea will be provided. We will also be having potluck style snacks! So you are welcome to bring food to share with others, whether homemade or store-bought. Please bring foods that won't be distracting for others during the film or the discussion. Vegan, nut free snacks are preferred (not required), out of consideration for allergies and also sustainability. Please label your food with list of ingredients.
This event is posted in multiple meetup groups, on Eventbrite, as well as with members of the Community Documentary Night email list. Therefore, THIS RSVP LIST IS NOT REPRESENTATIVE OF HOW MANY PEOPLE WILL BE ATTENDING THE EVENT. So even if you only see one person RSVPed in this meetup group, there will always be others in attendance from other groups.
Please be sure to read the norms and expectations below before attending.
Thank you and hope to see you there!
NORMS & EXPECTATIONS
We have generated a set of norms and expectations for our event. They were created to help us maintain a welcoming and civil environment for everyone in attendance. Please read through before attending. They will also be recited at the start of the event.
1. This event is open to all who are open to all. This is an inclusive event. So we are open to anyone including all gender expressions, racial identities, political affiliations, etc. as long as you are open to hearing the perspective of others.
2. Step Up and Step Back. Step up meaning we ask that you step up and share your perspective so that we can learn and grow from your knowledge and experience. Step back meaning we ask that you step back on occasion, allowing yourself the opportunity to hear and grow from the experience and perspectives of others in attendance.
3. Allow others to express their full thought. This is just a nice way of saying try not to interrupt.
4. Be mindful of others wanting to speak. Try to keep your thoughts concise, allowing time for others to respond.
5. If you don't agree, this is not a debate but a discussion. So instead of trying to sway the other person, try to understand where they are coming from. That can be done by asking "What makes you think that?" This requires coming from a place of curiosity rather than competition.
6. But even though it's not a debate, feel free to challenge what is said. Not in saying "You're wrong." But by sharing the idea that you have and asking how that fits with what they just shared. This allows for both ideas to be in the same space and gives the other person an opportunity to explain their thinking.
7. Assume good intentions. We are all here to learn and grow together. If something does not sound right, ask first for clarification before jumping to conclusions.
8. If there is an issue, speak up in the moment, if at all possible. Some may not realize that what they said had a negative impact on those in the room. Speaking up can give them the opportunity to correct what they said.
9. If it is not possible to resolve amongst yourselves, request that the host join your group. Once he enters your group you can explain the situation. If you would rather wait till after the event, feel free to email the host at CommunityDocumentaryNight@gmail.com, then we can figure out a way of resolving the issue for future events.
10. It's ok to eat! Tea will be provided. You are welcome to bring snacks to share. Please bring foods though that won't be distracting for other attendees.
- Tennis with the Tribe @ Tolleson Park in Smyrna, GA3590 King Springs Rd SE, Smyrna, GA
*****Please change your RSVP if you are unable to attend.
*****Repeat no shows will result in removal from the group*****3590 King Springs Road Smyrna, GA 30080
Might have to pay $5 for the court, if the courts are not available we can walk the park (I guess I have never been here, go play somewhere else or re-schedule)
https://www.smyrnaga.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/1051/2017?npage=2
Please bring your own tennis racquet, tennis shoes, wear sporty clothing, bring a towel, A LOT of water, A LOT of ice & a smile :)
My father is a great tennis player and can teach us a few lessons while also getting in a nice workout (he speaks low so get close to him and ask him to repeat himself if you cannot hear him). His name is James and he is very nice :)
I will also have you all running. If you hit the ball into the net you will have to get the ball and pass it along to your partner and then run back to the base line within five seconds. I will tell you what the base line is. No more than TWO bounces to hit the ball, if you let it bounce three or more times then you have to do five push ups & run and get all the other balls that are around the court :) Sweat it out!!!!
Please no dogs or children under 18. If you are running late please put that in the event chat and/ or comments
Smile, eat good, sleep good, drink water, positive thinking & meditate daily… NAMASTE 🙂You're invited to join our group "Atlanta African American Adventurers" on GroupMe. Use this link to join: https://groupme.com/join_group/95472173/UX9KEF6N
*****Please change your RSVP if you are unable to attend.
*****Repeat no shows will result in removal from the group***** - Tennis with the Tribe475 Campbell Hill St NW, Marietta, GA
*****Please change your RSVP if you are unable to attend.
*****Repeat no shows will result in removal from the group*****Lewis Park 475 Campbell Hill Street Marietta, GA 30060
https://www.mariettaga.gov/facilities/facility/details/Lewis-Park-22
My father is a great tennis player and can teach us a few lessons while also getting in a nice workout (he speaks low so get close to him and ask him to repeat himself if you cannot hear him). His name is James and he is very nice :)
Please bring your own tennis racquet, tennis shoes, wear sporty clothing, bring a towel, A LOT of water, A LOT of ice. I will also have you all running. If you hit the ball into the net you will have to get the ball and pass it along to your partner and then run back to the base line within five seconds. I will tell you what the base line is. No more than TWO bounces to hit the ball, if you let it bounce three or more times then you have to do five push ups & run and get all the other balls that are around the court :) Sweat it out!!!!
Please no dogs or children under 18. If you are running late please put that in the event chat and/ or comments
Smile, eat good, sleep good, drink water, positive thinking & meditate daily… NAMASTE 🙂You're invited to join my group "Atlanta African American Adventurers" on GroupMe. Use this link to join: https://groupme.com/join_group/95472173/UX9KEF6N
*****Please change your RSVP if you are unable to attend.
*****Repeat no shows will result in removal from the group***** - Tennis with the Tribe @ Rhyne Park in Smyrna, GA4145 King Springs Rd SE, Smyrna, GA
*****Please change your RSVP if you are unable to attend.
*****Repeat no shows will result in removal from the group*****4145 King Springs Rd Smyrna, GA 30080
https://www.cobbcounty.org/parks/parks-and-nature/locations/rhyne-park
My father is a great tennis player and can teach us a few lessons while also getting in a nice workout (he speaks low so get close to him and ask him to repeat himself if you cannot hear him). His name is James and he is very nice :)
Please bring your own tennis racquet, tennis shoes, wear sporty clothing, bring a towel, A LOT of water, A LOT of ice. I will also have you all running. If you hit the ball into the net you will have to get the ball and pass it along to your partner and then run back to the base line within five seconds. I will tell you what the base line is. No more than TWO bounces to hit the ball, if you let it bounce three or more times then you have to do five push ups & run and get all the other balls that are around the court :) Sweat it out!!!!
Please no dogs or children under 18. If you are running late please put that in the event chat and/ or comments
Smile, eat good, sleep good, drink water, positive thinking & meditate daily… NAMASTE 🙂You're invited to join our group "Atlanta African American Adventurers" on GroupMe. Use this link to join: https://groupme.com/join_group/95472173/UX9KEF6N
*****Please change your RSVP if you are unable to attend.
*****Repeat no shows will result in removal from the group*****