FlyingSquirrel CommunitySpace

FlyingSquirrel CommunitySpace This page is a Facebook representation of the Flying Squirrel Community Space--a multi-use, radical We don’t have a president, director, or chairperson.

Land Acknowledgement:
The Flying Squirrel collective acknowledges that we are settlers on the territory known as the United States. We stand in solidarity and support of all indigenous peoples and we recognize that all of us have a role to play in reconciliation. We thank the Haudenosaunee Confederacy and the Seneca nation specifically for allowing us to live and work on their land. Mission:
We e

xist to provide a welcoming space that will cultivate and sustain long lasing relationships between activists, artists, and community members in Rochester so that we may work together to create positive social change. What our space has been used for in the past:
Our multi-use space operates as an all-volunteer, donation-based, democratic meeting space that has been used as gallery space exhibiting regional and local art, a place to hold community workshops and skillshares, a free school, a poetry venue, practice space for musicians, a venue live music, dance, and performance art, film festivals, community craft fairs, academic conference space, and has a community kitchen that has been used by many. In addition to ongoing meeting space for different groups organizing around social, racial, and economic justice, we rent out our space for private events like birthdays, retirement parties, baby showers, music events, and so much more. You can find out more about renting the space and seeing what events are happening by going to our website, TheSquirrel.org. How our collective operates:
In our meetings, we sit in a circle because we want everyone to see each other. We have rotating roles that everyone shares such as facilitator and note taker. We raise our hands to speak so everyone’s views are heard and respected. We use consensus process to make decisions. This means that any decision made is one we’ve all agreed upon. If concerns are raised, those are addressed before moving forward. That could mean a new proposal or modification of an old one. We’re either all in agreement with the final synthesized proposal or no decision is made and we go back to reformulate our proposal. Our meetings are open and anyone can become a member. We have a list of principles of unity that can be found on our website. If you agree with these principles and can spare some time to work at the space, then membership is something for you! Send us an email, give us a call, or stop by one of our meetings to find out more! Our general meetings are held every other Tuesday at 7pm. The next meeting is: Tuesday, February 21, 2023. Funding: Because we are funded by the people who use the space, no one gets paid here, we started a campaign called $25 @ 25. If we can get 25 sustainers to give $25 / month for a year, then our budget is covered. Come to a meeting to find out more! Thanks for your interest!

02/03/2025

WHAT TO DO AT AN ICE CHECKPOINT, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE WHITE and/or FEEL THE NEED TO JAM UP THE WORKS.
Here's the deal:
🔘 Border Patrol can verify citizenship within 100 miles of a border or "external boundary." This includes coastlines, so NYC, Philadelphia, and all of NJ are within the 100-mile zone.
🔘 Border patrol can only ask brief questions about citizenship, and they cannot hold you for an extended time without cause.
🔘 You always have the right to remain silent. You do not need to answer their questions.
🔘 WITH THAT SAID, IF YOU ARE A BORN CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES AND ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE WHITE, YOU NEED TO SPEAK THE F**K UP.
🔘 The most important acts of resistance are the small ones. Make it difficult and uncomfortable for ICE agents to do their jobs. They are counting on citizens to turn a blind eye and allow them to deport undocumented citizens without challenge. Disabuse of that notion.
🔘 If you are on a train, bus, or anything else and ICE or CBP boards, you need to stand up and loudly let everyone know that they have the right to remain silent or only answer questions in the presence of an attorney, no matter their citizenship or immigration status. There have been numerous reports that confronting the agents in this way has caused them to leave without verifying citizenship. THIS CAN SAVE LIVES. 🙌
🔘 If you see anyone being held up by immigration, loudly ask if they are being detained and if they are free to go.
🔘 Immigration officers cannot detain anyone without reasonable suspicion, an agent must have specific facts about you that make it reasonable to believe you are committing or committed, a violation of immigration law or federal law. If an agent detains you, you can ask for their basis for reasonable suspicion, and they should tell you.
🔘 Always say no to a search and let everyone know that they can and should refuse consent to a search.
🔘 They cannot search or arrest anyone without facts about that make it probable that they are committing, or committed, a violation of immigration law or federal law.
🔘 Silence alone meets neither of these standards. Nor does race or ethnicity alone suffice for either probable cause or reasonable suspicion
🔘 white citizens, you have a level of privilege which protects us from retaliation from ICE for being "rude" and making a scene, which makes it our DUTY to speak up and make sure people without the same privilege know their rights. GET LOUD. YELL. YELL IN SPANISH IF YOU KNOW IT. LET PEOPLE KNOW THEY DON'T HAVE TO SAY S**T. MAKE ICE UNCOMFORTABLE. THROW SAND IN THE GEARS OF WHITE SUPREMACY.
⭐️ Bonus info- ⭐️
🔘It is perfectly legal to record immigration agents as long as you are not on government property or at a port of entry. If your train/bus gets boarded, pull your phone out and start videotaping immediately.
🔘 If you are detained or see someone getting detained, get the agent's name, number, and any other identifying information. Get it on video if possible.
🔘 Contact the ACLU or your local Immigrant/Migrant support orgs if you see someone's rights being violated.
(this has been copy and pasted -- please do the same)

01/30/2025
01/30/2025
"Unveiling Chonkus: The Algae That Sinks Carbon to Save Our Planet"
11/01/2024

"Unveiling Chonkus: The Algae That Sinks Carbon to Save Our Planet"

An international research team has discovered a new cyanobacteria strain, "Chonkus," that excels in carbon sequestration and could revolutionize biomanufacturing. Isolated from volcanic vents off Sicily, Chonkus grows densely and settles quickly, making it ideal for industrial applications and envi

Black Moss at the Flying Squirrel
10/30/2024

Black Moss at the Flying Squirrel

Flying Squirrel Rochester NY October 26 2024

Videos from Infinium and Haishen at the Squirrel October 18 2024
10/29/2024

Videos from Infinium and Haishen at the Squirrel October 18 2024

Flying Squirrel Rochester NY October 18 2024

10/18/2024

The Flying Squirrel urgently needs two able bodied people to help out with security at a music show tonite from 7 to 11pm. We're not expecting trouble, just someone who can make sure moshing stays in the pit and no one gets hurt or damages property. Both of our volunteers became unavailable due to illness and a family emergency. If no one steps up we may have to cancel and reschedule the show. Please contact me if you can help.

Address

285 Clarissa Street
Rochester, NY
14608

Telephone

+15852058778

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when FlyingSquirrel CommunitySpace posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to FlyingSquirrel CommunitySpace:

Videos

These kids were amazing!

Great sounds happen when Eastman students take on Alternative Rock! Bug Day - The Best Excuse

It is an honor to have musicians of this caliber playing at the Squirrel again! Bobby Mahoney and the 7th Son - Roaring 20's

Envious Disguise - In Hopes
Envious Disguise - In Hopes

One of the best bands to come out of the 585 playing their best song March 24 2012

Endangered Youth - So I've Been Told
Endangered Youth - So I've Been Told

Once we kick the Corona the Squirrel will be back as Rochester's only remaining true all age show venue. Let's have some more like this one Endangered Youth - So I've Been Told March 24 2012

Once we kick the Corona the Squirrel will be back as Rochester's only remaining true all age show venue. Let's have some more like this one Endangered Youth - So I've Been Told March 24 2012

Shortcuts

Share

Category

Our Story

Mission: We exist to provide a welcoming space that will cultivate and sustain long lasing relationships between activists, artists, and community members in Rochester so that we may work together to create positive social change. What our space has been used for in the past: Our multi-use space operates as an all-volunteer, donation-based, democratic meeting space that has been used as gallery space exhibiting regional and local art, a place to hold community workshops and skillshares, a free school, a poetry venue, practice space for musicians, a venue live music, dance, and performance art, film festivals, community craft fairs, academic conference space, and has a community kitchen that has been used by many. In addition to ongoing meeting space for different groups organizing around social, racial, and economic justice, we rent out our space for private events like birthdays, retirement parties, baby showers, music events, and so much more. You can find out more about renting the space and seeing what events are happening by going to our website, TheSquirrel.org. How our collective operates: In our meetings, we sit in a circle because we want everyone to see each other. We don’t have a president, director, or chairperson. We have rotating roles that everyone shares such as facilitator and note taker. We raise our hands to speak so everyone’s views are heard and respected. We use consensus process to make decisions. This means that any decision made is one we’ve all agreed upon. If concerns are raised, those are addressed before moving forward. That could mean a new proposal or modification of an old one. We’re either all in agreement with the final synthesized proposal or no decision is made and we go back to reformulate our proposal. Our meetings are open and anyone can become a member. We have a list of principles of unity that can be found on our website. If you agree with these principles and can spare some time to work at the space, then membership is something for you! Send us an email, give us a call, or stop by one of our meetings to find out more! 2nd Monday of the Month: General Meeting—come and find out more about us! 7-9PM 4th Monday of the Month: Our second General Meeting Funding: Because we are funded by the people who use the space, no one gets paid here, we started a campaign called $25 @ 25. If we can get 25 sustainers to give $25 / month for a year, then our budget is covered. Come to a meeting to find out more! Thanks for your interest!