April's theme is EMBER

Our theme for April is EMBER. It was chosen by our Poulsbo chapter in Washington and illustrated by Sarah Gordon.

Our next event will be on Friday April 24 at the MAH, and registration opens on April 13. 

The literal meaning of ember is a small piece of burning or glowing coal or wood in a dying fire. But as a metaphor, it means so much more.

We know EMBER is a poignant theme for town that is still recovering from the CZU fires and building resilience - in ourselves, our soil, our homes - as we face a climate reality that includes the threat of megafires. We have a talk lined up that is just quietly smoldering away ready to ignite something in you.

CreativeMornings Poulsbo had this to say about the significance of this month's theme:

“Embers represent the quiet, enduring remnants of fire—what remains after the intensity fades. They carry a smoldering potential, a subtle strength that holds heat long after the flames have gone. As a quieter community outside the city, we may not always burn the brightest, but we never burn out. Our spark lives in reflection, resilience, and the space we have to pause, think, and grow.

In those calm moments, we find what many others miss: the steady glow of ideas, relationships, and dreams that don’t need noise to thrive. Embers remind us that even after challenges or change, something powerful remains—ready to reignite when needed. We hold that same quiet fire within ourselves, and in community with each other, we kindle more.

Together, we tend the quiet fire—fueling one another through presence, care, and shared warmth.”

Watch this video from our Poulsbo chapter for more on what ember means to them.

What ember is quietly glowing inside you?

And what new fire will it ignite in your life?

Songs Curated by Our Community

Listen to songs about burning embers, old flames, and the quiet strength glowing deep inside you. You can even add a song related to ember that lights you up! Enjoy our global, collaborative playlist for April’s theme.