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Unofficial (unchartered) Comms materials
- Comms Meeting Notes
- SOP: Weekly Schedule Generation
- Event Promotion Outlets
- Information and Signage Planning
- Pantry Fridge Layout Sketches
- Facade Display Case Layout Sketches
- Flyer and poster aspect ratio summary
- RC Admin Committee Chart
- Sunday Dinner Communications Slide
- Communication Assets
- Ridgewood Commons Media Assets
- Facade pictures
- Textures and Type
- Comps
- Donation platform level images
- General Info Sign
- Funding Support Link Sign Short v1
- Link Sheet - Financial Support, Socials, Nonsocials
- Funding Support Link Sign Long v1
- Link Sheet - Rental and Programming
- [test] Occasional Events Calendar
- [test] Occasional Events Calendar (draw.io)
- [test] Occasional Events Calendar (draw.io) v2
Comms Meeting Notes
Comms Meeting Notes 2025-02-02
SOP: Weekly Schedule Generation
Current workflow for weekly schedule graphic generation
To populate the source spreadsheet:
- Check calendar
- Watch tons of groups
- Clarify events via asking in various groups when needed
- Check evil email or be added to promotions@ forward
Spreadsheet doc is published as CSV data via special URL.
That CSV data feeds the generation tools at https://ridgewoodcommonsnyc.codeberg.page/tools/ & the site sidebar at https://ridgewoodcommons.nyc
Text Explanation
People reach out to programming via the website form for rentals or programming, or via DMs.
After back and forth re: dates/times/needs/costs, events are placed on calendar. May be a "hold" prior to confirmation.
Calendar is sanitized by a (perl? python?) script that runs on our server, outputs to "booking-calendar". Strips event body, leaves only title. May or may not use a set of #tags in title or body to help manage visibility, not sure.
Flyer maker watches discussion in a variety of groups for stuff that doesn't necessarily flow through programming, like movie screenings and some other stuff.
Copy and graphics for promo come through various groups, or via promotions@
A draft schedule is made fri/sat/sun for next week, submitted to a few groups for feedback/corrections.
Revised graphic is shared to IG coord chat, community announcements chat
Graphic is taken from those groups to post on IG, bluesky
Technical Explanation
The source spreadsheet is automatically published as a CSV. This CSV data is run through a one-page javascript app hosted on codeberg pages. The URL of the CSV source data is set in a config variable within the tool.
The tool itself was vibe-coded (for shame), and has some strange internal hacks and questionable methods (e.g. using HTML canvas to create the 4-up version), but the ability to target elements by DOM hierarchy is actually very useful for making adjustments to the page layout as event density changes week to week - tweaks that could be more difficult in a traditional page layout program.
Event Promotion Outlets
List of digital and physical event promotion outlets and options, does not require sign-in to edit.
Digital
Name | Address | Schedule & Deadline | Topics |
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Nonsense list | Weekly | ||
Cal Red | Listed categories: - political action - mutual aid / community - literary / research - music / sound - sci-fi / rebel tech - image / performance | ||
Permacomputing NYC | Has a discussion list | Retro-tech, tech re-use, tech repair, DIY | |
Physical
Name | Address | Note | Pic |
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Private apt building entry | 57-44 Myrtle Ave | Offered by RC attendee. We can stop by, or if we email them they'll post. email in tally.so responses | |
Abracadabra Magic Diner | 5-66 Onderdonk Ave, 11385 | Public bulletin board inside | |
Community Bulletin Board | Amma Café / 68-64 Forest Ave | ||
Brooklyn Barista | 880 Wyckoff |
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Topos | 788 Woodward Ave | ask at counter for placement assistance |
Information and Signage Planning
Pantry Fridge Layout Sketches
Fridge info layout
Rightmost fridge: Pantry Operation
A panel- getting involved
B panel -operations, sorting, etc.
Center fridge: Ridgewood Commons Primer
A panel could be about general structure, ethos of space, along with some info on different consistent programming stuff
B panel could be more info, like financial stuff (move $ thermometer to here?), or involvement info, like open admin meeting schedule
Left fridge: FUN
Facade Display Case Layout Sketches
Towards more intentional use of the display case mounted on the building facade
Case ratio/size
28 7/8" tall by 19" wide
733mm x 482mm
Big poster with flyers
- Big central poster showing weekly recurring info with general RC descriptive blurb footer
- 1/4 page flyers for upcoming stuff below
- No public use (maybe even a note saying that we love to promote related stuff, but have a space inside for it?)
- Big central poster showing weekly recurring info, split into:
- Left: Weekly
- Right: stuff like letter writing (1st and 3rd Tues), writers workshop (every other Thurs), common threads (Third Thurs)
- Left: Weekly
- Descriptive RC blurb below on separate panel for visual impact.
- 1/4 page flyers for upcoming stuff at bottom
- No public use (maybe even a note saying that we love to promote related stuff, but have a space inside for it?)
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event times at right edge inline with event |
event times stacked above event |
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Flyer and poster aspect ratio summary
| Format | Dimensions | Simplified ratio | x:100 |
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8.5 × 11 portrait | 8.5 × 11 | 17:22 | 77.27:100 |
4:5 | — | 4:5 | 80:100 |
2:3 | — | 2:3 | 66.67:100 |
8.5 × 11 quartered | 4.25 × 5.5 | 17:22 | 77.27:100 |
8.5 x 11 landscape split horizontally | 11 × 4.25 | 44:17 | 258.82:100 |
8.5 × 11 portrait split horizontally | 8.5 × 5.5 | 17:11 | 154.55:100 |
RC Admin Committee Chart
Ridgewood Commons
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Provides financial oversight for Ridgewood Commons to ensure the collective makes sound financial decisions, considering the effective replication of the space & the needs of the community.
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Curates & facilitates events at Ridgewood Commons that uphold our collective values & sustain the space financially.
Organizes & supports public-facing events i.e. political education, activist trainings, arts & crafts workshops, film screenings, & research discussions.
Facilitates rentals of the space to generate income for overhead expenses. Rentals include private social gatherings & ticketed public events organized by outside groups.
Co-working Coordinates co-working during weekdays |
Fundraises & secures financial grants to generate income for Ridgewood Commons to be put toward overhead, repairs, general savings. Grants secure funds earmarked for pantry food, supplies, or infrastructural upgrades to the space. This committee is essential to keeping the space financially afloat, maintaining our current pantry operation, & making infrastructural improvements to the space. The Fundraising & Grants Committee aims to support & communicate with other working groups who autonomously fundraise. |
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Tech & Comms |
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| Supports infrastructure for all forms of communication: intra-group, inter-group, community-wide, & external. It aims to facilitate collaboration & mutual care at all these levels through face-to-face, physical, & technologically mediated infrastructure. |
Coordinates the technical labor necessary to keep the space functioning, and bottom lines potential structural improvement projects. Coordinates basic reproduction tasks ie garbage removal & cleaning parties & provides a space for learning- no prior skills/ knowledge needed. |
Sunday Dinner Communications Slide
Communication Assets
Weekly Flyer Box and Sign
Magnetic weekly flyer distro box 3D model:
Prints in 3 pieces on a standard 250mmx250mm FDM printer. Tree supports recommended. Glues together. Uses a ton of 6x3 magnets in a reverse-glued plate to avoid having them fall out, and to hold strong enough to avoid being knocked off the door.
Info label for box:
As .svg file:
QR codes
QR codes for general RC links and such
Click for full size images
| What it is | link | QR with text | QR |
Donation platforms |
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Forms |
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| rental application form |
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScMsyQwvfUK1nt_hMQ6wo2JiytbNCVp_ix6H0WIQfyl2B_hdw/viewform |
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| general programming submission form |
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeZttCPYzVbobKJ6rVx2muerTWUoevBcc60BbHwptgrUPGwxg/viewform |
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film screening submission form (don't post publicly, by request of film peoples) |
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfgC-HNbTdfnE5g9EydPZce10ms8s78a5wRq2CJVbXOEWeM4A/viewform |
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Community Announcements Signal Chat |
https://signal.group/#CjQKIGnKF8nMoPw_Px8g5h-_mD7fO4dZrIU37_aApY7cdt0zEhCVPv8ztGZ31ur7OPO6IgD- |
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Lists |
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info-list/newsletter (ridgewoodcommons-info@lists.riseup.net) |
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Ridgewood Commons Media Assets
Pages to keep copy and visual assets and documentation.
- pics
- documentation on typography
- prepped comps (pic+logo, pic+text)
Facade pictures
Click images for full size in new tab/window
Textures and Type
Site type
- From a typewriter
- JetBrains mono - https://www.jetbrains.com/lp/mono/
Textures and analog type
Click images for full size in new tab/window
Paper bg, should tile vertically well
Transparent "dirty" png logo
Comps
Withfriends cover image
Donation platform level images
Original b/w marker images currently used for withfriends.events donation levels
Actual icons were layered with semi-random colors and comped
Click images for full-size image in new tab/window
General Info Sign
Welcome to Ridgewood Commons
Ridgewood Commons is a space for mutual aid, community building, and collective learning & experimentation.
Governance & Groups
Ridgewood Commons operates under a spokes council governance model, with the goal of fostering cooperative skill building, diverse community representation and influence, and organizational resilience.
Current spokes groups:
Food Pantry, Gym (Ridgewood Commons Strength), READgewood Tutoring, Spokescouncil Planning, Sunday Dinners, Tech Collective, Writing Workshop, Yoga and Meditation, Commmunications & Tech, Finance, Fundraising & Grants, Programming & Rentals, Facilities
Programming
We host free community programs and projects year-round, including: a Food Pantry, Communal Sunday Dinners, Film Screenings, a Community Gym, Yoga & Meditation, a Maker Space, Writers’ Workshop, Reading Groups, Arts & Crafts Workshops, a CSA, along with Talks and other skill-sharing and educational events.
Rentals
The space can be rented for a variety of purposes: from presentations and workshops, to parties and as a film/photography shooting location.
Funding Support Link Sign Short v1
Support Ridgewood Commons
The transition of stewardship of 585 Woodward has put us, Ridgewood Commons, in a difficult financial position, and your support, however small, is much needed and greatly appreciated
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Link Sheet - Financial Support, Socials, Nonsocials
Support Ridgewood Commons
Community support and space rentals keep the Ridgewood Commons doors open and refrigerators running - every contribution helps. You can donate cash in the donation jar, or become a monthly sustaining contributor via Withfriends or Patreon.
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Please give us a follow and/or re-share our posts to help our reach grow.
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Email list / Signal Group
Join our email list or community announcements Signal group if you'd prefer to not rely on social media. The email list is currently for occasional updates and announcements, the signal group is more active, and better suited for staying up to date on weekly programming.
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Funding Support Link Sign Long v1
Support Ridgewood Commons
Physical noncommercial space is so profoundly rare in New York City. Ridgewood Commons is dedicated to being open to all - a place you don’t have to buy a $8 coffee to sit for a few hours to read or talk with your friends.
We’re here at this party to announce Ridgewood Commons - introduce the projects currently housed here and have a nice time with each other. But we’re also here because we very seriously need to fundraise.
It would be great if money didn’t come into the picture at all. But the reality is that this space is big and while we have a good deal on the space, the rent is still considerable. $6k every month - well below market rate especially these days in Ridgewood, but no small sum. And as a new formation, we have a pretty small financial runway.
If you can toss us some money tonight through cash, Venmo, whatever you’ve got, we are truly grateful. And we know that funds are tight and the job market sucks. But what we really ask is if you can make a recurring donation of whatever size works for you. Having regular recurring expenses coming in gives us financial stability and a real fighting chance at a long future in Ridgewood.
If you care about this project, you are not an observer or a consumer. You’re part of it. If you want RC to be reliably around the corner from your home, robust and powerful, make a recurring donation through Withfriends or Patreon.
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Link Sheet - Rental and Programming
RC Space Rental
| Ridgewood Commons can be rented for a variety of purposes: from presentations, workshops, and fundraisers, to parties and as a film/photography shooting location. Complete the form to submit a request. |  |
Community Based Programming
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Ridgewood Commons aims to offer programming that is both inspired by and responsive to New York City, Ridgewood, and the community members who frequent the space.
Do you have a skillshare you'd like to host? A solidarity project that needs meeting space?
Some programming that has emerged from community: Circuit Hacking, Letter Writing to Political Prisoners, Writing Workshop, Common Threads (mending & crafting circle).
Complete the form to submit a request. |
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[test] Occasional Events Calendar
Occasional Events
Some Tuesdays, 6-9pm
Permacomputing
see: nyc.permacomputing.net
1st & 2nd Tuesday, 6-9pm
Letter Writing to Political Prisoners
Writing a letter to a political prisoner or prisoner of war is a concrete way to support those imprisoned for their political struggles.
2nd Tuesdays, 7-10pm
Board Game Night
We have a bunch of games, snacks welcome
3rd Thursdays, 6-9pm
Common Threads
Solidarity craft circle
Some scrap fabrics, knitting/sewing machines available for use
All skill levels welcome.
Some Saturdays
Mercado Caracol
[test] Occasional Events Calendar (draw.io)
[test] Occasional Events Calendar (draw.io) v2
