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Fanworks is a new con that will begin in 2019. It will be dedicated to various forms of fannish craft, including but not limited to fanfic, fanvids, fanart, and podfic, and is under development by trelkez, sweetestdrain, and absolutedestiny.

There will be individual programming tracks for fanfic, podfic, fanvids, and fanart. Panel programming will focus on craft, and will be a mix of technical panels and presentations (how to achieve a video effect, how to write a certain kind of scene, how to make certain kinds of cosplay outfits, et cetera) and topical discussion panels related to different fan crafts. The fanvid programming track will have both panels and vidshows, including a show of premiering vids. All vidshows will be available to stream online (with viewer-optional subtitles) for attending and supporting members.

Planned features of the con include:

-- the FanWorks Night Market: an evening event with vendor tables, food, and drinks
-- a vid dance party
-- a con zine
-- an on-site art gallery
-- a quiet room with a zine library and podfic available for checkout


Fanworks Con on Dreamwidth.

Fanworks Con on Twitter.

The Organization for Transformative Works (OTW) is a nonprofit organization run by and for fen to provide access to and preserve the history of fanworks and fan cultures.

Click here for details on how to be a supporter.

I'm a member of both Sierra Club U.S. and Sierra Club Canada, and I want to share this image that Sierra Club Canada posted today along with their news of offering discounted memberships to join the resistance against Trump's assault on environmentalism.



Sierra Club Canada discounted membership info.

Tens of thousands of evacuees from the fire-ravaged regions of Alberta need help. When offering help, be aware that there are scams posing as donation sites, and also even if you’re giving through organizations that are actually trying to help, be aware that some not-requested items may actually be counter-productive. To make sure your donations have the maximum effect, follow these guidelines:

DONATE MONEY:
1.If you want to donate to the Red Cross, you can give any amount through this link: Red Cross Alberta Fires Appeal. Alternately, you can donate $5 by texting REDCROSS to 30333 or donate $10 by texting FIRES to 45678. Be careful: There are some scammers posing as the Red Cross asking for money on social media. (Justin Trudeau announced that the federal government is matching all donations made to the Red Cross for the Fort McMurray Wildfires).
2.If you want to donate to the Salvation Army, you can give any amount through this link: Salvation Army Alberta Fire Response.

OFFER ACCOMMODATION:
1.If you need can take in some evacuees, check out these Facebook groups: Fort McMurray Evacuee Open Source Help Page, Fort Mcmurray evac relocation help group.
2.Airbnb has waived all service fees through May 21 for those affected by the fire, and there are already over 40 places listed on the site for free.
3.Those able to house displaced people can also sign up at ymmfire.ca.

HELP THE ANIMALS
1.The Calgary Humane Society put out an urgent request for hard plastic kennels to house displaced animals. Kennels can be dropped off at: 4455 110 Avenue SE
2.Those looking to house people’s companion animals, help unify lost companion animals with owners, and generally assist with animal rescue should check out this Facebook page: Fort McMurray Fire Emergency Animal Assistance
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DONATE FOOD AND ITEMS:
1.If you want to donate items such as blankets or clothes, check out this Facebook group: Fort Mac Fire Donations. Make sure you’re only giving things that are requested. People often donate things after a disaster that aren’t needed, and sometimes actually get in the way of vital supplies.
2.Edmonton Emergency Relief Services is collecting diapers, baby wipes, new socks, underwear, and toiletries. Drop off items at 10255 104th St in Edmonton.
3.Edmonton’s Food Bank is collecting donations. Food can be dropped off at any major grocery store or fire hall in Edmonton. For monetary donations: Edmonton’s Food Bank Fort McMurray Fire Evacuee Support.

VOLUNTEER:
1.Edmonton Emergency Relief Services is looking for volunteers. Call 780-428-4422 and leave a message, they will get back to you.
2.Those interested in volunteering with the Canadian Red Cross can sign up here.

I just saw a tweet from Paul Gross "Help the people of Fort McMurray - text REDCROSS to 30333". That's how I learned about the devastating fires in and around Fort McMurray, Alberta. The details are more than I can bear to post -- they can be found all over the news on the Net. If you are able to offer cash help, either text as above or go to the Canadian Red Cross: Help for Alberta Fires Emergency website.

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The Escapade con comm has posted the following message : Part of Escapade is about fan history. On this 25th anniversary, we will take a moment to remember the people we love who aren’t with us today. If you have a fannish loved one who ever attended Escapade, please send us your favorite photograph. Include the name as you would like it to be shown (fannish pseud or actual), and the date of birth / date of passing. Send to “info@escapadecon.net”, and include “in memoriam” in the subject line.

Original post is at http://escapade-con.livejournal.com/175052.html.

text transcribed from announcement on FaceBook


The Spouses of the RCMP have created an event to show their support for the fallen Moncton RCMP officers. We can't all be in Moncton for the memorial service but we can show our support. Let's wear red on Tuesday to show that the fallen, wounded, their families, and all members of the RCMP are in our hearts. Please share this event and invite all your friends. It would be good if the tide of red RCMP serges wasn't alone on Tuesday. Stand with them!



Le groupe d'époux/d'épouses de la GRC a créé un événement pour démontrer leur soutien pour les policiers décédés à Moncton. Nous ne pouvons malheureusement pas tous et toutes être présents aux funérailles à Moncton mais nous pouvons leur envoyer notre support. Portons du ROUGE mardi pour souligner aux membres décédés, aux membres blessés, à leurs familles et à leurs collègues de la GRC qu'on les garde dans nos coeurs. Veuillez partager cet événement et invitez vos amis à y participer. Ainsi, on pourra appuyer nos membres en uniformes rouges en étant solidaires avec eux.