Whoops, the link on the houseplant event was incorrect down below! It's fixed in this edition. Sorry for doubling up your inbox! To make up for it, I've included a hilarious picture of me and Sarah at the bottom. –A We are both wearing sweatpants and
We are both wearing sweatpants and dreaming of soup this afternoon. That is to say, this winter solstice is really winter solsticing. Perhaps it is appropriate, though, as we are about to enter a brief period of hibernation. We've been running pretty fast these past few months and
It was a great week at the space. If you haven't seen the Instagram video that Erica made from the miniature wreath workshop, you gotta check it out. The show-and- tell event had the best vibes. There were so many good stories, and the seating arrangement with
Local Economy has now been open for two months. When we first opened the door, the sun would come beating into the space, and we couldn't imagine closing the door. Nowadays, we're already counting down til the warmth of spring, but the light has been spectacular,
Hello! The holidays, they are upon us! These past few days at LE have been fascinating, as we've seen the room transform into a mahjong parlor, a live podcast stage, a repair cafe, and a place to make and support art for kids. We're amazed at
We're back from Denver and are giving thanks for humidity and sea-level oxygen. Also, we missed the space and the friends we made along the way. Luckily, we're back open this week! ONE BIG THING: Members-only morning hours Coffee is starting earlier, way earlier.
Great news friends: Painted Leopard is back serving up espresso in the space all week! They had a rad weekend at SF Coffee Festival, and we look forward to getting our hands on their new merch. While they were busy, we raised $1200 for the Alameda County Community Food Bank
Hello friends! It is November, and our shadows are growing. We're a month deep into operations, and still figuring out ... almost everything. But we know this: people need community right now, and many of you are seeking it out at Local Economy. We're so grateful for
Wow, you hit October and suddenly it is Thanksgiving, no? Couple notes related to The Holidays (TM). We will be closed Thanksgiving week. We might even take a week off from the newsletter, or at least it will be short. Member Emma Foxly (#44!) suggested that we do a food
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Hello, friends! Week two at Local Economy starts tomorrow. First, good news! Having felt out the rhythms of the space, we're moving with all deliberate speed to get everyone off the waitlist. So, watch your email. We think everyone who wants to join will be able to do
Hello! My gosh, we opened. Dozens of you came through the week, and it was fascinating and fun to meet each and every one of you. We also had our first big event (Coyote Media!) on Friday. We're learning a ton and getting ready for week two. Here&