Meeting of the "Pasibalbatuokim" club

On November 25th, from 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM, the "Pasibalbatuokim" club meeting will take place in the Ąžuolas Hall (Radastų St. 2, 2nd floor). During the meeting, we will discuss what motivates people to get involved in community activities, how we perceive our living environment, and why it is important for some to actively contribute to its creation, while others do not. The rapid change and development of the Kaunas city landscape, issues of cultural heritage preservation, the experiences of the "Kaunas – European Capital of Culture 2022" initiative, and the activities of community activists are different examples that allow us to look at our relationship with the city and its people. What determines why some feel a strong connection to their environment and take action to change it, while others remain on the sidelines? Do we all understand equally what is valuable in our environment and what is worth preserving? Research reveals various motives, attitudes, and perspectives for people's participation, which do not always coincide with common perceptions of community spirit. We invite you to "pasibalbatuoti" (chat) together about these differences, experiences, and their causes. The meeting will feature guest speaker Dr. Agnė Budžytė, a researcher and sociologist from KTU, whose research interests include risk perception, environmental sociology, sustainable development, and the public's relationship with environmental changes. We invite everyone who is interested not only in how our city is changing but also in the role we play in these changes ourselves. More information about the club can be found on the Ąžuolynas Library website. We also invite you to join the club's Facebook group.

We kindly remind you that by attending the club meeting, you agree to follow its rules: We communicate respectfully and kindly. Together, we create a safe environment for conversations and being together. No bullying or hate speech! We talk about the agreed topic and do not stray too far into others.