Fruita for Equality is a collaboration to support equality, inclusivity, and diversity through meaningful conversations and action in the community.
September 2021
Plans finalized for pumpkin carving event
The Fruita for Equality Committee met to plan our upcoming Pumpkin Carving and Decorating Community Event. The event will be held from 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 30, next to Best Slope Coffee, 129 N. Peach St. Attendees are encouraged to bring a pumpkin, carving tools, and other things to decorate with. Limited pumpkins will be available. Attendees are encouraged to meet friends and neighbors and build community together!

OTHER COMMITTEE BUSINESS
  • The committee also provided feedback for a handout that concisely describes our mission and encourages people to get involved! The committee plans to focus on developing communication and promotion tools in the coming months.

  • Black Citizens and Friends has invited Fruita for Equality to participate in the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday, Jan. 17, 2022. In addition to having a booth, there is an opportunity to participate at a higher level through event sponsorship. The committee will continue the discussion at the next meeting.

  • Finally, we discussed skill development by conducting a needs assessment of the group. After sharing and discussing the Seven Deadly Needs, we were asked to practice being more aware of the emotions that others are expressing.
Fruita for Equality
October committee meeting agenda
Join us at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, at the Fruita Branch Library IdeaLab, 324 N. Coulson St., or virtually via Zoom. The meeting is open to the public.
Agenda:
  • Skill Development
  • Emotions Observation Exercise
  • Pumpkin Carving & Decorating Community Event
  • Fruita for Equality Marketing & Promotions Update
  • Do we want a booth at the Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration?
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Book/Media recommendation
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