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New Models for Community Partnerships: Museums Hosting Meetups

Museum 2.0

On 8.8.08, the Ontario Science Center (Toronto, Canada) hosted the 888 YouTube meetup for any and all YouTube aficionados. The unconference got lots of locals "in the door" who otherwise hadn't considered the museum a useful or interesting place. Heck, it doesn't even attract the museum exhibit designers.

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Joe Solomon, Guest Post: What's the Right Offline Event for Your Organization's Online Community?

Beth's Blog: How Nonprofits Can Use Social Media

We'll soon be unveiling a full set of tools to let you manage your local event and build a strong local climate group in the lead-up to 24 October." Does your community address local issues? So far, ChangeCamps are full-day events with a focus on bringing together communities to address local issues. Then check out.

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