Aimed at empowering mothers and mothers-to-be, this workshop is designed to help mompreneurs who are interested in creating their own financial security through work that supports their mothering and provides a viable income source outside of the extractive economy.

More than ever before, American families are relying on the mother’s earnings with as many as 40% depending solely on her income. And yet women still earn .70 for each dollar that a man makes in an identical position. Unsurprisingly, many moms are creating work for themselves that compensates them fairly and that supports their childrearing and caregiving responsibilities.

Led by Arroyo Seco Network of Time Banks (www.asntb.com) mompreneurs who share their personal experiences, triumphs, trials and tribulations, this workshop may also features a volunteer from Public Counsel who offers general legal information related to starting a small or home-based business, and how small business owners should protect themselves and their assets.

Saturday, September 20th from 10AM-12PM
Armory Center for the Arts 145 North Raymond Avenue Pasadena, California 91103

ASNTB Mompreneur Facilitators:
...Valerie Krasny, Orange Blossom Bakery
...Khadija Anderson, Little Bohemians Daycare
...Diane Carroll, Business Consultant and Owner of Maverick Center

// PRICE //
ASTNB members: 2 Time Dollars (payable to the Local Economy Incubator)
Non-ASNTB members: $15

// RSVP //
You must RSVP to attend!
Secure your spot now by emailing Sarah McGowan Dear asecolocaleconomy@gmail.com

Facebook invite: https://www.facebook.com/events/848970435121767/

Arroyo S.E.C.O. Network of Time Banks member Nadine Lego is back from a year's adventure circling the globe!  Last year's "Repair Yourself Cafe" , which Nadine coordinated, was such a success that Repair Cafe and the Arroyo SECO Network of Time Banks will again host an afternoon smorgasbord of self-healing sessions, each about 25 minutes. This deliciously luxurious afternoon can be paid for with time dollars for the length of time you are present. There will be six half-hour sessions offered. Folks who are not yet Time Bankers are of course welcome.

The Armory Center for the Arts studio will be transformed into a "day spa" of yoga, Spa water, free hugs and much more. Parents welcome childcare provided. Give yourself the gift of self care or offer your community your nurturing gift.

A Chinese proverb says that "The scent of the rose remains on the hand of the giver."  Repair Cafe knows this to be true!

Conscientious Projector presents a screening of Shift Change: Putting Democracy to Work on worker-owner and cooperative business models.
http://shiftchange.org/

Thurs, May 8th at 7PM FREE

At Armory Center for the Arts 145 North Raymond Avenue Pasadena, California 91103 (1..5 blocks from the Metro Gold Line Memorial Station stop)

Help Shape the ASECO Community Revolving Loan Fund!

Community Meeting: Sunday, January 12th, 2014

Join us for a round table meeting as we shape the community criteria and loan approval process for the ASECO Community Revolving Loan Fund!

This meeting is open to all interested Arroyo S.E.C.O. Network of Time Bank members but will be most relevant for those whom:

• are considering applying for one of our community supported micro-loans

• have questions about how the fund will work

• are interested in shaping review policy

• are interested in serving on one of our Review Panels


Please join us for a very hands-on meeting in the New Year!

Sunday, January 12th, 2014
11am - 1pm
Armory Center for the Arts
Community Room
145 N. Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103

Space is limited to 25 people. You must RSVP to Sarah at asecolocaleconomy@gmail.com if you'd like to attend.

Facebook invite: https://www.facebook.com/events/1401790446733541/

THANK YOU!!!

www.asntb.com

Join us for an exciting event with local currency pioneer, Paul Glover founder of Ithaca HOURS, a successful local paper currency in Ithaca NY. Launched in 1991, Ithaca Hours promote local economic strength and community self-reliance by keeping the wealth circulating within the region. http://www.paulglover.org/

Paul is also author of, Los Angles: A History of the Future. Available for free on-line http://www.issuu.com/metroeco/docs/lahof Originally published in 1982, Los Angeles: A History of the Future envisions a permaculture city that is ecologically stable and locally managed on a human scale.

Bio: Paul Glover is founder of 18 organizations and campaigns, including Ithaca HOURS local currency, Citizen Planners of Los Angeles, Health Democracy, the Philadelphia Orchard Project (POP), and the League of Uninsured Voters (LUV). He is author of six books on grassroots economies, and a former professor of urban studies at Temple University. He also consults as Greenplanners.

Don’t miss this great opportunity to learn about how we can rebuild the economy together!

Date: Sunday, October 6th, 2013
Time: Potluck from 6-7PM talk from 7-8:30PM
Location: Armory Center for the Arts 145 North Raymond Avenue Pasadena, California 91103 http://www.armoryarts.org/
Off the Gold Line, Memorial Park stop.
Entry: $5 for Time Bank members $10 for non-members. No one will be turned away for lack of funds. Proceeds go towards Paul's travel expenses and the Time Bank Community Revolving Loan Fund.
http://www.asntb.com/revolving-loan-fund.html
Purchase tickets at the door or at this link:  http://paulglover.bpt.me
Details: The potluck is a zero waste event. Please bring your own plate, cup and utensil. Carpooling encouraged.

Special thanks to The Metabolic Studio, CRSP,  The L.A. Eco Village and the Armory Center for the Arts!

*Paul will also be speaking at the L.A. Eco Village on Friday, Oct 4th at 7:30PM. http://laecovillage.org/2013/09/12/paul-glover-author-activist-founder-gives-a-public-talk-at-l-a-eco-village-friday-october-4-2013-at-730pm/