A WEEKEND OF GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION
Join us for a weekend of events where we safely remove unwanted guns from our community and come together to create powerful change!
COMMUNITY EDUCATIONAL EVENT
Friday Evening, September 8, 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Plymouth Congregational Church, 916 W Prospect Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80526
In partnership with Plymouth Congregational Church, Fort Collins Moms will participate in a Community Informational Evening by RAWtools of Colorado Springs.
The public is invited to attend this family-friendly event, so spread the word and invite your friends to come with you!
- 7:00 – 7:30 pm - Presentations by Mike Martin of RAWtools and others involved in Gun Violence Prevention
- 7:30 – 8:00 pm – Blacksmithing demonstration of turning gun parts into garden tools
- Reflection Opportunity: walk a labyrinth to honor victims and survivors
- 8:00 – 8:30 pm – Engage and celebrate with ice cream sundaes
SAFE SURRENDER EVENT
Saturday Morning, September 9, 10:00 am-noon
Plymouth Congregational Church, 916 W Prospect Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80526
Citizens are invited to bring guns for safe surrender Many adult volunteers are needed: Take a look HERE for job descriptions and to sign up. Volunteers will receive specific details and training before the event on Saturday, with a lunch provided for them from 12:30-2. Only volunteers and donors may be on the premises for this event.
***Being involved in one or both of these events is a powerful experience. Whether you participate, volunteer, or simply attend, you'll leave feeling connected and inspired to a movement that brings hope for a more peaceful and safe community. We hope to see you there!***
If you have questions about any part of these events, or about volunteer responsibilities, please feel free to contact Anne Thompson by email acwt43@gmail.com or by phone 605-321-7135.
