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OR Unplugged Coalition | OR Unplugged Coalition

OR Unplugged Office Hours NOON TO ONE PM PST

April 15, 2026
12:00 PM PDT - 1:00 PM PDT
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Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)
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PA Unplugged

PA Unplugged Weekly Coalition Call

April 16, 2026
1:00 PM EDT - 2:00 PM EDT
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Join us for our weekly coalition call and get updates on legislation, new information and resources, special projects the coalition is working on, what local groups are up to in their communities, and how to get involved — come when you can, we'll always send a recap after.
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The Balance Project | The Balance Project at FCDS

A Collective Action Evening and Device & Delights

April 16, 2026
6:30 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
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Join us for an engaging Collective Action Event focused on bringing life and technology into harmony for boys and families, featuring a panel with Sarah Kimmel, a family tech expert and digital parenting coach, and Susan McBarnet, Co-Founder and Chief Play Officer of Wild Child, who will share insights on intentional tech use, digital wellness, and the importance of play and real-world experiences. Following the discussion, guests can explore the Devices and Delights Fair, showcasing organizations including Family Tech, AngelSense, Bark, Troomi, Your Village Journey, Jight, One Sec, Unpluq, Pinwheel, Wild Child, Read. Play. Love., and The Balance Project—each offering tools and experiences designed to support well-being, creativity, and a more balanced relationship with technology.
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The Balance Project | Hendersonville and Gallatin, TN

Play and plan!

April 18, 2026
10:30 AM EDT - 11:30 AM EDT
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Interested in learning more about the Balance Project or helping plan what the Balance Project could look like in our community? Bring your kids to Legacy Park for some independent play while we plan, discuss, and drink some coffee!
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The Balance Project | Rumson

Sewing Studio March Schedule

April 21, 2026
2:00 PM EDT - 4:00 PM EDT
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Let your child discover the joy of sewing in this fun, beginner-friendly class designed just for kids! Young makers will learn basic sewing skills while creating adorable projects they can use and show off. Students will make backpack charms, luggage tags, cute stuffed “stuffies,” scrunchies, and a zipper coin purse. Along the way, they’ll practice simple stitches, explore colorful fabrics, and build confidence through hands-on creativity. No experience needed—just bring your imagination! Perfect for kids ages 5 and up who love crafting and making their own accessories. ***You can RSVP here BUT ALSO PLEASE email thesewingstufioNJ@gmail.com to formally register and submit payment***
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The Balance Project | Rumson

Celebrate Earth Day at the Oceanic Library

April 21, 2026
3:45 PM EDT - 4:45 PM EDT
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Make native seed gardens and seed-balls to feed the pollinators. See live Chrysalises and learn about Butterflies! In Partnership with the Rumson Environmental Commissions and The Balance Project. ***You can RSVP here BUT PLEASE ALSO call the library to register... 7328422692***
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Distraction-Free Schools Colorado | Distraction-Free Schools Colorado

Special Film Screening & Panel Discussion

April 22, 2026
6:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
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Can’t Look Away is a gripping documentary that exposes the dark side of social media and its devastating impact on young users. Panel discussion with Dr. Carla Zimmerman (CSU-Pueblo) and Tommy Farrell (D-60 School Board) to follow.
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The Balance Project | Suffield, CT

Simplify Summer: Do Less for Your Kids (Let Grow Webinar)

April 22, 2026
7:00 PM EDT - 8:00 PM EDT
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Summer does not have to mean more screen time, more scheduling, and more stress. It can mean more confidence, more independence, and more real-world growth. Join us on April 22, 2026 at 7:00 PM EST for the upcoming webinar to learn about The Summer Experience, a Let Grow program designed to help kids build life skills, take healthy risks, and thrive through real independence. This is the summer kids need. And the one parents have been looking for. Click link to register.
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PA Unplugged

PA Unplugged Weekly Coalition Call

April 23, 2026
1:00 PM EDT - 2:00 PM EDT
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Join us for our weekly coalition call and get updates on legislation, new information and resources, special projects the coalition is working on, what local groups are up to in their communities, and how to get involved — come when you can, we'll always send a recap after.
In-Person

The Balance Project | Rumson

Sewing Studio March Schedule

April 23, 2026
1:30 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT
Delay Smartphones Independence And Play
Let your child discover the joy of sewing in this fun, beginner-friendly class designed just for kids! Young makers will learn basic sewing skills while creating adorable projects they can use and show off. Students will make backpack charms, luggage tags, cute stuffed “stuffies,” scrunchies, and a zipper coin purse. Along the way, they’ll practice simple stitches, explore colorful fabrics, and build confidence through hands-on creativity. No experience needed—just bring your imagination! Perfect for kids ages 5 and up who love crafting and making their own accessories. ***You can RSVP here BUT ALSO PLEASE email thesewingstufioNJ@gmail.com to formally register and submit payment***
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🌿 Croton Community Collective (CCC)

CCC CHUFSD Candidate Forum

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We have invited all BOE candidates to a community forum focused on our mission. Please share questions related to intentional technology use, phone-free schools, AI, or anything else that feels important to you regarding technology and our children. (see link below) Our intention for this forum is to collect and curate questions from our members and the general community around these important topics and provide each candidate with a space to respond. CCC Mission: 📵 Keep smartphones and social media out of childhood 🏫 Advocate for phone-free schools and intentional technology use 🌳 Foster a community culture that values independence, free play, and responsibility in the real world This forum aims to discuss our second objective. Some areas our community has expressed interest in include: * Following the NYS bell-to-bell phone law in our high school * Reducing overall student screen time and 1:1 device dependence * Increasing the use of physical learning resources such as books, workbooks, and hands-on materials * AI use and policies * Decreasing Educational Technology (EdTech) which is different than Technology Education (Tech Ed) * Your input will help guide the questions asked during the forum. Please note: This forum is organized by the Croton Community Collective. It is not affiliated with the school district or the PTA and does not replace the League of Women Voters forum traditionally held at CHHS. *** We are incredibly thankful to Mother Jenny for donating the use of St. Augustine's Parish Hall for this event.
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The Balance Project | The Balance Project - Lanc. Co. - Ephrata

Shared Stories Book Group - Aaron's Book Store - The Amazing Generation

April 26, 2026
4:00 PM EDT - 5:00 PM EDT
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Hosted by Arron's Books: Whether you like to read side by side, listen to audiobooks together, or pass your books back and forth between you, this club is a space to come together and share the experience, and the joy of reading together!
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The Balance Project | Rumson

Sewing Studio March Schedule

April 28, 2026
10:00 AM EDT - 12:00 PM EDT
Delay Smartphones Independence And Play
Let your child discover the joy of sewing in this fun, beginner-friendly class designed just for kids! Young makers will learn basic sewing skills while creating adorable projects they can use and show off. Students will make backpack charms, luggage tags, cute stuffed “stuffies,” scrunchies, and a zipper coin purse. Along the way, they’ll practice simple stitches, explore colorful fabrics, and build confidence through hands-on creativity. No experience needed—just bring your imagination! Perfect for kids ages 5 and up who love crafting and making their own accessories. ***You can RSVP here BUT ALSO PLEASE email thesewingstufioNJ@gmail.com to formally register and submit payment***
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PA Unplugged

PA Unplugged Weekly Coalition Call

April 30, 2026
1:00 PM EDT - 2:00 PM EDT
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Join us for our weekly coalition call and get updates on legislation, new information and resources, special projects the coalition is working on, what local groups are up to in their communities, and how to get involved — come when you can, we'll always send a recap after.
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The Balance Project | Alexandria, MN

4th & 5th Grade Delay the Phone, Grab a Cone Ice Cream Social!

May 03, 2026
2:00 PM EDT - 3:30 PM EDT
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All 4th and 5th grade students and parents are invited to this fun family event where we will: - learn about kids’ brain science and benefits of delaying personal smart devices - discuss smart device alternatives - and enjoy an ice cream treat!
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Smartphone Free Childhood US

SFCxUS May ACT Call: From Concern to Commitment - Creating Community Agreement

May 04, 2026
8:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
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Pledges, pacts, declarations… so many options! How do you choose what’s right for your group? How do you bring other parents along? Join us to hear some parent success stories! Learn what worked, how they built momentum, and how you can start. We'll be joined by special guest and Founder of Four Norms, Matt Pulley! May 4th - 8pm EST
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The Balance Project | Long Valley, NJ

The Balance Project Meeting

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Join us for an evening of open-minded learning and discussion, aimed to aid parents in raising free-range, confident and technologically responsible kids.
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OR Unplugged Coalition | OR Unplugged Coalition

OR Unplugged Office Hours NOON TO ONE PM PST

May 06, 2026
12:00 PM PDT - 1:00 PM PDT
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Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)
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PA Unplugged

PA Unplugged Weekly Coalition Call

May 07, 2026
1:00 PM EDT - 2:00 PM EDT
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Join us for our weekly coalition call and get updates on legislation, new information and resources, special projects the coalition is working on, what local groups are up to in their communities, and how to get involved — come when you can, we'll always send a recap after.
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reConnect Morton

Family story + play time hosted by reConnect Morton & Tiny Heart Stories

May 09, 2026
8:00 AM CDT - 8:00 PM CDT
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What’s Happening? Celebrate National Children’s Book and Screen-Free week (May 4-10) with reConnect Morton & Tiny Heart Stories by reading & playing in the park! Read any of the provided books at the picnic tables and then run & play in the park! This is an all-day event to encourage families and children of all ages to get outside, read & play screen-free! Rain or shine!
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Turning Life On

Coalition Call

May 12, 2026
12:00 PM EDT - 1:00 PM EDT
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Come grab ideas and resources to further your mission in your community. We will be sharing successes and challenges, and offering suggestions to get the ball rolling and keep it going. Looking forward to seeing you!
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Turning Life On | TLO Concord

Let's Talk Tech: Parenting Discussion

May 14, 2026
9:30 AM EDT - 10:30 AM EDT
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Grab some coffee and meet us at the library for a discussion about technology. We will answer all sorts of questions - how to setup screen time, how to introduce technology, how to sleep through the night without worrying? Well, we will try at least to answer that last one. This is meant to be a discussion, so please bring your questions, strategies and challenges! Please join us! Due to the nature of this event, we will not be recording it.
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PA Unplugged

PA Unplugged Weekly Coalition Call

May 14, 2026
1:00 PM EDT - 2:00 PM EDT
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Join us for our weekly coalition call and get updates on legislation, new information and resources, special projects the coalition is working on, what local groups are up to in their communities, and how to get involved — come when you can, we'll always send a recap after.
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The Balance Project

Cyber Safety with Special Agent Chris Moriarty from the US Dept of Homeland Security

May 14, 2026
7:00 PM EDT - 8:30 PM EDT
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Learn how to keep kids safe online, understand current cyber threats, and discover practical tools to protect your family in the digital world. This presentation is designed for parents, educators, and community members who want to be informed & empowered.
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OR Unplugged Coalition | OR Unplugged Coalition

OR Unplugged Office Hours NOON TO ONE PM PST

May 20, 2026
12:00 PM PDT - 1:00 PM PDT
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Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)
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Smartphone Free Childhood US

SFCxUS May Book Club: 10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech World

May 21, 2026
8:00 PM EDT - 9:00 PM EDT
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You're invited to our next book club meeting! We'll be diving into SFCxUS Advisory Board member, Jean Twenge's latest book! This is a compelling read filled with practical advice drawn from real lived experience. Twenge brings valuable insights that make this a must-read for anyone looking to engage with meaningful, actionable content. Whether you've already finished the book or are just starting out, come join us for an engaging discussion. All perspectives welcome! Details: What: Book Club Discussion Book: Jean Twenge's New Release Who: Open to all interested readers Looking forward to seeing you there!
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🌿 Croton Community Collective (CCC)

Beers & Books

May 28, 2026
7:30 PM EDT - 10:00 PM EDT
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Join us on Thursday, May 28th at 7:30 pm at the Green Growler for our next book club discussion of Stolen Focus by Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention by Johann Hari Discussion starts at 8pm.
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OR Unplugged Coalition | OR Unplugged Coalition

OR Unplugged Office Hours NOON TO ONE PM PST

June 03, 2026
12:00 PM PDT - 1:00 PM PDT
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Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)
Virtual

Turning Life On

Coalition Call

June 09, 2026
12:00 PM EDT - 1:00 PM EDT
Delay Smartphones Delay Social Media Phone Free Schools Independence And Play Ed Tech
Come grab ideas and resources to further your mission in your community. We will be sharing successes and challenges, and offering suggestions to get the ball rolling and keep it going. Looking forward to seeing you!
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OR Unplugged Coalition | OR Unplugged Coalition

OR Unplugged Office Hours NOON TO ONE PM PST

June 17, 2026
12:00 PM PDT - 1:00 PM PDT
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Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)
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OR Unplugged Coalition | OR Unplugged Coalition

OR Unplugged Office Hours NOON TO ONE PM PST

July 01, 2026
12:00 PM PDT - 1:00 PM PDT
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Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)
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OR Unplugged Coalition | OR Unplugged Coalition

OR Unplugged Office Hours NOON TO ONE PM PST

July 15, 2026
12:00 PM PDT - 1:00 PM PDT
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Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)
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OR Unplugged Coalition | OR Unplugged Coalition

OR Unplugged Office Hours NOON TO ONE PM PST

August 05, 2026
12:00 PM PDT - 1:00 PM PDT
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Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)
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OR Unplugged Coalition | OR Unplugged Coalition

OR Unplugged Office Hours NOON TO ONE PM PST

August 19, 2026
12:00 PM PDT - 1:00 PM PDT
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Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)
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OR Unplugged Coalition | OR Unplugged Coalition

OR Unplugged Office Hours NOON TO ONE PM PST

September 02, 2026
12:00 PM PDT - 1:00 PM PDT
Delay Smartphones Delay Social Media Phone Free Schools Independence And Play Ed Tech
Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)
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OR Unplugged Coalition | OR Unplugged Coalition

OR Unplugged Office Hours NOON TO ONE PM PST

September 16, 2026
12:00 PM PDT - 1:00 PM PDT
Delay Smartphones Delay Social Media Phone Free Schools Independence And Play Ed Tech
Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)
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OR Unplugged Coalition | OR Unplugged Coalition

OR Unplugged Office Hours NOON TO ONE PM PST

October 07, 2026
12:00 PM PDT - 1:00 PM PDT
Delay Smartphones Delay Social Media Phone Free Schools Independence And Play Ed Tech
Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)
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OR Unplugged Coalition | OR Unplugged Coalition

OR Unplugged Office Hours NOON TO ONE PM PST

October 21, 2026
12:00 PM PDT - 1:00 PM PDT
Delay Smartphones Delay Social Media Phone Free Schools Independence And Play Ed Tech
Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)
Virtual

OR Unplugged Coalition | OR Unplugged Coalition

OR Unplugged Office Hours NOON TO ONE PM PST

November 04, 2026
12:00 PM PST - 1:00 PM PST
Delay Smartphones Delay Social Media Phone Free Schools Independence And Play Ed Tech
Welcome to our recurring office hours for OR Unplugged! We meet on the first and third Wednesday of each month from noon to 1 PM PST. If that time doesn't work for you - don't worry! Send us an email at ORunplugged@proton.me and we can meet with you at a time that works for you. Bring your questions, concerns, passion projects, and spots where you might need a hand! We also wouldn't say no if you brought a friend :)