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Radical Lending Library. Music/Events Venue. Band Practice Room. Art Space. . . . . .

The Firefly

Crows foot, Eztorbo social, sloane peterson November 21st

Amazing bands all around fun $ 5 starts 7p.m for more info contact: us@thefirefly.info

Posted by The Firefly at 11/3/2009 8:33 PM | Add Comment

October

News-
The slingshot radical organizer is coming soon! If you would like to reserve one in order for us to get an idea of how many to order, please do so within the next two weeks. check out the website for sizeshttp://slingshot.tao.ca/organizer.php We distribute them at the Firefly Lending Library and they should be in by November.

October 10th- Come out to the Park with us. 3-6p.m main event. Kickball at 5p.m
Margaret Pace Park is east of Biscayne and between Ne 17th and 20th st. ( on the other side of the Smoothie King)
It is beautiful and it overlooks Biscayne bay. 1745 North Bayshore Drive
Bring your friends, dogs, food, games, balls, music and enjoy being outside in some good weather.

October 21st- From the Depths Show with Merkit and the Mysterious Rabbit puppet army
starts 6:30pm. 5 bucks.

October 29th- Make A Day at the Library. 5-7p.m This Month D.I.Y Candles. For More info contact Julien: julienjacquelin@gmail.com

Lending Library open Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-7p.m and Saturdays by Appointment.

Bike Collective- Every Sunday 4-7p.m - Bike Repairs, Community Bikes for lend, etc.
http://fireflybikecollective.blogspot.com/

* Note- The Radical Mental Health Collective will return in a few weeks.. stay tuned

Other Miami things--- Check out knowdade.blogspot.com/ to learn about a brand new Miami newsletter.

Get involved!!!!

Posted by The Firefly at 9/30/2009 11:18 PM | Add Comment

September

September at the Firefly

Bike Collective - Every Sunday from 4-7p.m
September 3rd- 3rd Miami Radical Newsletter meeting- everyone welcome. 6 p.m for more info contact juan: sucioso@gmail.com
September 12th A.N.S Show and more-- starts at 6p.m 5 bucks (see flyer below for details)
September 19th- Punk Rock Yard Sale 3-7p.m ( see flyer Below)
September 22nd- Library Meeting 6-7p.m
September 24th- Make a day at the Library.
Contact Julien julienjacquelin@gmail.com

Posted by The Firefly at 8/29/2009 12:23 PM | Add Comment

Show September 12, 2009

SHOW @ THE FIREFLY SEPTEMBER 12, 2009
Starts @ 6:00pm
$5 bucks

A.N.S
THE PANIX
EZTORBO SOCIAL
MEHKAGO N.T

Posted by The Firefly at 8/26/2009 8:43 AM | Add Comment

Punk rock yard sale

Punk rock yard sale- Saturday September 19th from 3-7pm. potluck dinner at 6p.m Come at 2p.m to set up if you want to bring anything to trade or if you would like to teach a quick skill share or workshop. ( ideas-- sewing, simple bike repairs, juggling, etc)

Posted by The Firefly at 8/23/2009 9:45 AM | Add Comment

August Updates

Here is a quick update to the August calendar of events-

The Bike Collective-
After our meeting it was decided that Sundays (4-7p.m )
would work out better as a work day for more accessibility. We will not be open Thursday anymore. Sorry if this inconveniences anyone, but if you really need to get in this Thursday the 12th please email me at sleeperspeaks@riseup.net and we can work something out.

Miami Newsletter
A couple of people have mentioned wanting to start up a d.i.y newsletter about Miami music, events, politics, etc. If you are interested in attending and or contributing... the first meet-up will be August 25th at the firefly library 6p.m For more information contact us or juan- sucioso@gmail.com

Punk Rock Yard Sale-
Heads up for the 4th Punk Rock Yard Sale in late September-
If you want to host a workshop /teach a skillshare-- (d.i.y bike repair, tattoos, pickles, wine, etc)
or help in any way.. let us know.
us@thefirefly.info

Posted by The Firefly at 8/14/2009 2:18 PM | Add Comment

August

August Calendar of Events and News

(The Library will be closed until August 18th and will pick up again every Tuesday and Thursday 4-7p.m -Saturday upon request) If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please email us@thefirefly.info

August 4th- Radical Mental Health Collective- 7p.m. For more info contact: Serafima fiftygreatshortstories@hotmail.com 305 479-0350

August 6th- Bike Collective 4-7p.m- repair a bike, build a bike or volunteer! 7p.m meeting
A message from the collective....

Thanks to all the volunteers, Bands, and bike collective members who made this fundraiser a success! We raised a good amount and will be purchasing a tool set. We accept donations on a regular basis, to donate please email sleeperspeaks@riseup.net. The bike collective will be open this thursday from 4-7. Then there will be a meeting to discuss possible work day change. If you would like to be a part of the bike collective please come to the meeting at 7. The meeting is August 6 and should run about an hour. Thanks again to all who made the event possible!

August 13th- Bike Collective - check the website for any updates- fireflybikecollective.blogspot.com/
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August 18th- - Radical Mental Health Collective- 7p.m. For more info contact: Serafima fiftygreatshortstories@hotmail.com 305 479-0350
Library re-opens- 4-7p.m come out and read!!!!

August 20th- Bike Collective (see above)
Library meeting - 6-7 p.m- come to the meeting if you are interested in planning events at the firefly or if you would like to volunteer at the library.

August 27th- Bike Collective
Make a day at the library 4-7p.m- This month- home made ink and quills to go along with home made paper. donations appreciated.

www.thefirefly.info us@thefirefly.info 219 N.E 20th st. Miami Fl 305 572 0064

Posted by The Firefly at 8/3/2009 12:09 PM | Add Comment

July Bike Collective Fundraiser Update

The Firefly Bike Collective will be closed this month
until the Fundraiser show. Sorry for any inconvenience.
Below are details for the show. Spread the word

    BIKE COLLECTIVE FUNDRAISER
    Friday July 31, 2009
    6:00pm
    $5 donation or bikes/parts/tools

    with:
    Tiger Beat
    Ha Ha Help
    Sloan Peterson
    This Heart Electric
    Scoliosis: never straight

    please don't park on 20th street

Posted by The Firefly at 7/22/2009 8:36 PM | Add Comment

July

JULY !!!!!!!

Bike Collective Repair Day- Every Thursday in July. 4-7:30 p.m.

Radical Mental Health Collective- Every other Tuesday in the library at 7p.m. This month - July 7th and July 21st. For more info contact: Serafima fiftygreatshortstories@hotmail.com 305 479-0350

TheCollective provides a safe place for you to be able to talk and shareissues such as depression, anxiety, life transitions, grief and loss,self-care, self-esteem,stress management, anger, addictions and impulsecontrol, healthy development, relationships, conflict resolution,sexuality and sexual orientation, identity; etc.

July 19th-Sewing Circus- A sewing circle in the art space. 3-5 p.m. Come learn how to sew or bring projects to work on. Please r.s.v.p if you are coming. For more info contact: caradodge@myway.com

July 30th - Make-A-Day -The last Thursday of every month from 5-7 in the Library. Come by andlearn how to make something with others, this month: Paper, Ink, andDunk Pens. For questions or recommendations contact: Julien julienjacquelin@gmail.com

July 31st- Bike Collective Fundraiser and show- More Info TBA!!

Posted by The Firefly at 7/3/2009 7:41 AM | Add Comment

June News

June News and Calendar of Events at the Firefly

Hey everyone! The Firefly is currently looking for a summer housemate to sublet one room for the month of July and possibly longer. If you are interested in living here and helping be apart of our library, garden, bike collective, art space, and other events that take place, please email us soon.

June 11^th- Library Meeting - All volunteers and people interested in volunteering at the library. 7p.m. If you would like to volunteer, contact us and we will schedule a volunteer training before hand.

June 14^th- Sewing Circus- a sewing circle in the art space. 3-5 p.m. Come learn how to sew or bring projects to work on. Please r.s.v.p if you are coming.

June 21^st- Firefly Yard Sale- 9a.m-2p.m. We will be selling Instruments, Music, Clothes and Handbags, Electronics, Books and all sorts of other things for really cheap. Come early to get the good stuff.

Bike Collective Repair Day - Every Thursday in June. 4-7:30 p.m.

Radical Mental Health Collective- Every other Tuesday in the library at 7p.m. This month - June 9^th and June 23^rd. For more info contact: Serafima fiftygreatshortstories@hotmail.com 305 479-0350

Posted by The Firefly at 6/3/2009 7:32 PM | Add Comment

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