4/16 New Culture Connection, Jams, Potluck, & Cuddles-if-you-wannem

Play emotional intimacy-building games, eat yummy potluck food, music jam, cuddle (if you want to), and hangout in "New Culture" community. You'll have the chance to make meaningful new friendships, reconnect with existing friends, and just Be Yourself in a space that supports radical authenticity, compassion, consent/autonomy, unlearning hegemony, and high-level FUN!
Please bring a main dish for the potluck.

WHEN: Sunday, 4/16 from 11:30am-4:30pm (See schedule below) You're welcome to come for any part or all of it-- either solo or with partner(s)! We do ask that first time attendees of our events be present for the 12:00pm workshop, please contact Indigo if you can't make that work.

SCHEDULE
11:30am Doors Open
12pm-1:30pm Activities for Culture Creation & Connection
1:30pm Potluck Begins
2-4pm Music jams, cuddles-if-you-wannem, & chill hangout time
4pm Clean up begins

INVESTMENT: *$5-25 suggested donation for the entire event. *Everyone is welcome at this event regardless of their ability to pay

WHAT TO BRING:
- Musical Instruments: Bring your favorites! The more the merrier!
- Potluck Items: Bring a vegetarian dish to share; if you have other dietary restrictions, please post them in the event comments! We have a microwave, oven, and stovetops for heating stuff.
- No alcohol or non-prescription drugs

TRANSPORTATION:
- Cars: Street parking is free and plentiful
- Bus & metro: There is a nearby bus stop that connects to the metro. The nearest metro station is College Park-UMD.

ALLERGENS: Some people in our community are sensitive to fragrances, so please don't wear perfume, cologne, or other scented products, including essential oils or “natural” scents. If you are a smoker, please smoke far away from the house, and don't wear anything indoors that smells of smoke. There are no pets in the house, so people with allergies don't need to worry!

ACCESSIBILITY:
The entrance of the house is located up a set of 3 concrete steps with a small landing in front of the door. If you use a mobility device or have other accessibility needs and would like to attend, we're interested in discussing how to make that possible; please contact Dawson at dawson@cfnc.us.

ABOUT YOUR FACILITATORS
Indigo Dawn (they/them/elle) is a transformational coach, touch therapist, and healing community builder who feels deeply called to work towards safety, satiation, and serenity for all beings ([linktr.ee/mxindigodawn](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Fmxindigodawn%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR3hDEAd0xTmg6fW0R3pVx8mW7IS9bDyApbxTDrnJtiN5eAU_cxya_Uq2nU&h=AT0brAxyKXaRC9Fq3kaArGQd1gVbzPxVv9-ZWBidgmtYvKSTewSvqVTs8rLtTrL49IrecXZA4gesWzqxTbbQIkOzdPi-22qVJUlPh-n7G0b4YCC4uzdvGAy2o2DelMTGLF1db_wjo6r3GgUb1Q&tn=q&c%5B0%5D=AT0lTgsw6oXP0VgmoWW6hR43ROh8VcfaH6sQuWHlaiqAng0rD0A_EudNSyei9yuyCH8Pw-gktrdpQljEUaOvnMaGgU7LXawgUNfCpp_Yaaw50OPVzb8gi3LOFAJY3arvjtdSTq83Lt1Q-KvipKrTqfQFf2s1)). They are Program Director for Center for a New Culture and the Founder and Co-director of the Consent (Incident Response) & Emotional Support Programs for Interfusion Festival. As a personal coach, they empower social changemakers to find deep serenity, heal past wounds, and step into joyful inspiration to create the life they most yearn for. [https://mxindigodawn.square.site](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fmxindigodawn.square.site%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2cKguNMoXTpq4mnRBZ6GANYQ-vE9RmwyeEmRAM0orw_T5r_Dy3M2KLwLA&h=AT21_r6dHJ53Iix9DTYoM_FG12MSpToJDj8gUeeDCKtjz7TTOwbX2wezpnAeZPPz9-rLQAdidM2yTxDKBZQ8pgnBFPJ499rqCiyu2w1kq-kQCamI0Q_1Rfui-EgsGye8oAv_K1aeg3VumQDDPw&tn=q&c%5B0%5D=AT0lTgsw6oXP0VgmoWW6hR43ROh8VcfaH6sQuWHlaiqAng0rD0A_EudNSyei9yuyCH8Pw-gktrdpQljEUaOvnMaGgU7LXawgUNfCpp_Yaaw50OPVzb8gi3LOFAJY3arvjtdSTq83Lt1Q-KvipKrTqfQFf2s1)

Dawson Driver (she/her) is an an activist, community builder, and gender educator/coach ([transformwithdawson.com/](https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Ftransformwithdawson.com%2F%3Ffbclid%3DIwAR2rBcAkllz1yFKW4ZgJm9qhigqkbKTxy3PrelTwpxjCjmficElYokoMzj8&h=AT0AWCnqk51TOytTp2CmMaakWW5ux_0ZtsH0d5dmkhqzLVfGCwP8rv52wgrM4FQt3i3T4AlUQ5E0vvihPxrPxwn0-tOekXLYcy-8zaFDP9qnYHrW8lILeXXviZmxsdHsC6yrwYRiZ4oMkES42Q&tn=q&c%5B0%5D=AT0lTgsw6oXP0VgmoWW6hR43ROh8VcfaH6sQuWHlaiqAng0rD0A_EudNSyei9yuyCH8Pw-gktrdpQljEUaOvnMaGgU7LXawgUNfCpp_Yaaw50OPVzb8gi3LOFAJY3arvjtdSTq83Lt1Q-KvipKrTqfQFf2s1)). She dreams of a world that is sustainable and joyful for all humans. She is committed to building community that moves towards that reality through social change, environmental sustainability, mutual aid, and trauma awareness.

GOT QUESTIONS?
Email Dawson at dawson@cfnc.us