Wikipedia:Meetup/Toronto/Bi Arts Festival

Wikipedia Meetup: Bi Arts Festival
When and Where
Date	Sunday, September 24, 2017
Time	2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Address	Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives ; 34 Isabella Street; Toronto, Ontario; CANADA M4Y 1N1

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Date: Sunday, September 24, 2017
Time: 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm
Venue: Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives 34 Isabella Street, Toronto, Ontario CANADA M4Y 1N1
Cost: Free
What to Bring: Attendees should bring their own laptops and power cords.
Accessibility: A volunteer will be stationed at the door to assist with wheelchair access to the first floor. The washroom is not fully accessible.
Participants: No Wikipedia editing experience necessary; mentors will be available to assist newcomers!

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