A huge thank you to the Tool Shed’s newest sponsor, Climate Solutions Accelerator!! Your support ensures this program stays financially sustainable and allows the SEAC and the Tool Shed to deliver on its mission of giving our communities and neighborhoods access to the tools they need to create the changes they want to make.

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Join us on Feb. 21 from 6-9 PM for an evening of  fun, facts, and Fat Tuesday celebrations  this  Mardi Gras at Dickey’s Corner Pub.  

With four fabulous bar trivia categories to conquer, you and your friends  won’t  want  to miss this  free  event, open to the community. We’ll have  a “trash or treasure” screwdriver pull where everyone  wins something from gift cards to local businesses to gag gifts. Looking for a unique art or conversation piece for your mantel or office?

Check out these  restored antique tools by local artist and Tool Shed member/volunteer, Michael Clinton. Compete against your friends  and enemies  during our old-fashioned paper bid silent auction for a chance to walk out with a singular showpiece and collector’s  item.

The oldest business in the  southeast area of the city, Dicky’s is casual and comfortable. It’s the perfect place  to weave together art, competition, history, and  entertainment.  Whether you’re  handy around the house or not, it’s a great way  for you to help us build- our community!

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