Friday Swannanoa Grassroots Alliance Community Meeting
A Friday morning grassroots community gathering with facilitated discussion and smaller break out groups for local projects and shared concerns. Ideal for neighbors looking to plug into civic engagement and ongoing Swannanoa initiatives.
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