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Talking Circle and Mandala Dance

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on January 17, 2014 by Heather HolmApril 3, 2014

Rescheduled for March 22, Spring Equinox. Share your cares and concerns for the Earth and raise energy for healing the Earth on March 22, at 2:00. Circle with potluck after. Bring Food to share (labeled with ingredients, please). Ceremonial attire if inspired. … Continue reading →

Posted in Past events | Tagged Mandala dance, talking circle

Therapeutic Garden

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on December 7, 2013 by Heather HolmMarch 20, 2014

UPDATE: March 2014: This project has received the runner-up prize, including $500 funding and some technical assistance, from the Nova Scotia Cooperative Council’s Social Enterprise Innovation Competition! In partnership with our neighbour, Hinchinbrook Farm, which provides a therapeutic riding program … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | Tagged Therapeutic Garden

Postponed to Dec. 29: Open Mic

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on December 5, 2013 by Heather HolmJanuary 5, 2014
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The Open Mic previously set for the 22nd will be held Sunday, Dec. 29 at 6:30 pm. Contact Sarah Steele via Facebook – there’s a Facebook Group for the Open Mic – if you’re interested in playing. Bring a donation (suggested … Continue reading →

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Pot-luck Dinner and Carol Singing Dec. 13

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on December 1, 2013 by Heather HolmDecember 14, 2013

Pot-luck Dinner and Carol Singing  to get us in the mood for Christmas Friday, December 13, 5:30 pm. The enthusiastic singing of Christmas carols in a welcoming, non-judgemental environment has been shown to lower blood pressure, raise serotonin levels, and … Continue reading →

Posted in Past events | Tagged potluck

Article on our book projects in Library Journal

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on November 7, 2013 by Heather HolmNovember 7, 2013

book-wall-and-artAn article by Roxanna Asgarian in the professional Library Journal explains how our book wall experiments came to be.

Nova Scotia Sustainability Center Gives New Life to Library Discards

Posted in In the media, Old books | Tagged book wall, insulation, old books, recycled materials, straw bale

Pot-Luck and General Meeting Nov 1

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on November 1, 2013 by Heather HolmFebruary 24, 2014

Pot-Luck dinner at 5:30 pm. Everyone welcome! Bring a dish to share. A general meeting will follow. Board meets beforehand at 4 pm.  

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Review of our IncrEDIBLE Picnic on EatHalifax.ca

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on September 24, 2013 by Heather HolmOctober 19, 2014

Kathy Jollimore came to our IncrEDIBLE Picnic and loved the food, the people, and what the project stands for. And wrote about it. A couple of excerpts: “What one would see as an old school destined for demolition, others saw … Continue reading →

Posted in Fundraising, In the media, Kitchen, Past events | Tagged EatHalifax, IncrEDIBLE Picnic, Kathy Jollimore, reviews

Tiny Studio progress Sept. 22

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on September 22, 2013 by Heather HolmSeptember 22, 2013

Someone has been busy. Little elves who show up in the middle of the night and quietly hammer shingles and siding? I don’t think so. Anyway, the roof is done and most of the siding. She’s looking cuter all the … Continue reading →

Posted in 2013 Tiny Studio Raffle | Tagged construction, tiny house, tiny studio

Nice job on the gate posts

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on September 19, 2013 by Heather HolmSeptember 19, 2013

Nancy Sherwood has rustpainted the rusty gateposts and slapped some green paint on top. Looks much better! Thanks, Nancy.

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Tiny Studio Progress Sept. 10

The Blockhouse School Project Posted on September 10, 2013 by Heather HolmSeptember 10, 2013

After working flat out on the Tiny Studio for a month before the draw, Lloyd had to take a break to put bread on his own table. He and David have been back at it lately though, framing the windows … Continue reading →

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