Prompt:
knowing the kind of work I do in the local community, please suggest a calendar of events for 2025 that incorporates the things I love - arts, agriculture, and civic engagement. Include events that I would host/present/sponsor, as well as those that I would volunteer for. Feel free to push the envelope and be creative.
Result:
Here’s a proposed 2025 Calendar of Events that blends your passions for arts, agriculture, and civic engagement. It incorporates hosting, presenting, sponsoring, and volunteering opportunities.
January
New Year Vision Workshop (Host/Present)
A creative goal-setting and vision-boarding session for the community. Incorporate mindfulness, journaling exercises, and art.
Partner with local artists and civic leaders for discussions on collective aspirations.
Winter Nature Walk & Meditation (Host)
Launch your seasonal nature walks on your urban forest property. Focus on mindfulness and winter-inspired art installations.
February
Love Your City: Community Mural Day (Sponsor/Volunteer)
Work with local artists and residents to create a mural highlighting Augusta’s history in arts and agriculture.
Black History Month Agri-Arts Expo (Host)
Celebrate Black farmers, artists, and innovators. Include music, storytelling, food demonstrations, and panel discussions.
March
Spring Into Gardening Festival (Host)
Teach gardening basics at your teaching garden. Include workshops for families and school groups.
Community Jazz Night (Volunteer)
Support a live music night at a local venue. Encourage youth musicians to participate.
April
Earth Month Agri-Tourism Day (Host/Present)
Invite visitors to explore the petting zoo, teaching garden, and local farms. Promote sustainable farming practices.
First Fridays with The Cool Kidz (Sponsor/Volunteer)
Collaborate with downtown Augusta to make this a recurring event for youth and families.
May
Arts in the Community Garden Festival (Host)
Transform the traditional Art in the Park into a vibrant showcase of art, gardening, and music in community gardens.
Mindful Kids Workshop (Host)
A creative mindfulness event tailored to children ages 5-10. Use exercises from Guided Adventures.
June
Summer Solstice Nature Walk & Picnic (Host)
Celebrate the solstice with an evening nature walk, live music, and local farm-to-table fare.
Creative Entrepreneurship Bootcamp (Host)
A 2-day workshop for mid-life career changers looking to turn their passions into businesses.
July
Farm-to-Fork Chef Challenge (Sponsor)
Partner with local chefs and farmers for a friendly cooking competition. Highlight Augusta’s food scene.
Civic Engagement Through Art: Town Hall (Present/Volunteer)
Facilitate a town hall where artists and community leaders discuss civic engagement and cultural expression.
August
National Farmers Market Week (Host)
Organize themed activities, spotlighting diverse farmers and products daily. Include recipe demos and seed bomb workshops.
September
Arts in the Heart of Augusta (Sponsor/Volunteer)
Curate the Jazz/Blues stage and help with the festival’s 10th-anniversary promotions.
Grandma Carrot Book Launch & Storytime (Host)
Debut your children’s book series with a live reading and themed activities for kids.
October
Harvest Festival & Agri-Tourism Day (Host)
Highlight local farms, fall produce, and agritourism. Include family-friendly games, hayrides, and a pumpkin patch.
Volunteer Day for Urban Farms (Volunteer)
Lead a community-wide effort to support local urban farms through planting and maintenance.
November
Holiday Market at Canterbury Farms (Sponsor)
Showcase STOP Mobile Market and Honey Harvest Crunch granola. Partner with other local vendors.
Gratitude Journaling & Art Workshop (Host)
Kick off the holiday season with a reflective journaling session, tying into your devotional journal.
December
Holiday Caroling with Community Choirs (Sponsor/Volunteer)
Spread holiday cheer with local choirs in public spaces, schools, and eldercare facilities.
Art & Wellness Retreat (Host)
A half-day retreat combining gentle exercises, art therapy, and guided mindfulness for a peaceful year-end.