Learn how the economy works and gain tools to make your activism more effective. July 12-17, 2009 at the World Fellowship Center, Conway, N.H. CPE’s Summer Institute CPE’s Summer Institute is a week-long intensive training in economics for activists, educators, and anyone who wants a better understanding of economics. We focus on how economic systems impact our lives and work every day. Our trainings are highly participatory and build on the knowledge and experience of our participants. No background in economics is required. Academic credit is available.

How will global warming affect Massachusetts, Boston and Dudley Square? What should we do about it? Come share your thoughts with the State's Climate Change Adaptation Advisory Committee, who will be evaluating strategies for adapting to the predicted effects of climate change.

"At Home in Utopia brings back to life a lost world of American radicalism. Through the history of a cooperative housing project founded by New York Jewish communists, it reconstructs two generations of political activists who sought not only to build anew society but to live out their ideals then and there." Facilitator: The director Michael Goldman will be present to lead a panel discussion following the screening. To sign up for a class, send an email to radicalorganizingconference@gmail.com. Thursday, July 16 Reception with food from 6 pm - 8 pm, at the Connolly Branch Library in Jamaica Plain If you have questions about the workshop, call or email the appropriate contact person listed above. Classes will fill quickly and space is limited. For more information, contact City Life/Vida Urbana at 617.524.3541, or by email at organize@clvu.org.