8\:30-4\:30
Location\:
City Corporation Yard
714 Johnson St.
Sebastopol
What we accept\:

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What happens to the e-waste?
ASL Recycling mechanically dismantles devices into commodity streams (dark &\; light plastic\, ferrous &\; non-ferrous metals\, etc.). To learn more about ASL&rsquo\;s recycling process\, please visit www.aslrecycling.com
Questions ASL Recycling 408.468.0230

$\\"\\"$ This outstanding day starts full-on with Brock Dolman at the Occidental Arts &\; Ecology Center\, an amazing 80-acre nonprofit organizing and education center\, organic farm and home to the intentional community\, Sowing Circle.

Into its second decade\, this organization has consistently addressed environmental\, social and economic crises with innovative\, practical solutions\, style and beauty. Witty and reverent\, Brock Dolman\, Director of OAEC&rsquo\;s Permaculture\, Basins of Relations\, and Wildlands Biodiversity Programs\, will satiate you with his wealth of knowledge and pepperings of natural history\, wildlife biology\, native California botany\, watershed ecology\, habitat restoration and regenerative human settlement design. We&rsquo\;ll meander through gardens containing over 3\,000 varieties of heirloom annuals and 1\,000 varieties of edible\, medicinal and ornamental perennials.

Having become more literate with the landscape\, we&rsquo\;ll head to Sunrise Ridge Gardens where Erik Ohlsen will guide us through this 7-acre garden sanctuary. Erik designed it to emphasize diversity with energy efficiency and showcase heirloom fruit\, berries\, and lavender. Beauty\, functionally and good stewardship underlie the carefully arranged swales and channels that minimize erosion and maximize percolation of runoff into the ground. Erik Ohlsen\, owner of Permaculture Earth Artisans\, is a Permaculture designer\, teacher and community organizer.

At the end of the day\, you&rsquo\;ll be full up with the delightful possibilities for life in flow with nature.
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Occidental Arts and Ecology Center (OAEC)
15290 Coleman Valley Road
Occidental\, CA

Learn all about how to save money with energy efficiency and solar and how to fund it through the county's Energy Independence Program.

Speakers include\:
Introduction by Michael Kyes who lives in a zero energy home
Paul Rosen on energy audits
Martha Baeli on PG&\;E energy efficiency programs
Marty Roberts on solar and Solar Sonoma County as resource
John Haig and Liz Yager on Sonoma County Energy Independence Program

Location\:
Sebastopol Community Center on Morris Street.

$\\"\\"$ Water is life and with the state of our water crisis\, we are excited to partner with the City of Cotati to save water while creating a diversity of benefits including saving money\, educating and empowering citizens and transforming resource-intensive lawns into delectable edible and beautiful landscapes. This hands-on lawn conversion workshop will include water conserving site design\, hands-on sheet mulching\, earthworks and drip irrigation. We will also tour two water conserving lawn conversions for further inspiration.
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Instructors\: Brock Dolman and Kendall Dunnigan

Guest Instructors (may include)\: Benjamin Fahrer\, Dougo Gosling\, Michelle Vesser\, Dave Henson\, Adam Wolpert\, Kate Lundquist\, Carol Nieukirk\, Jim Coleman\, Chas Moore\, Janine Bjö\;rnson\, Tamara Wilder\, Matt Every\, Erik Ohlsen

Cost\: $1500/$1400 if registered two weeks in advance (residential course). Some partial work exchange opportunities are available for this course\; see below for more details. \; For registration information\, click here. \;

Click here to see a video about our Permaculture Design Course at OAEC.

Whether you currently own property or dream of it\, this two-week intensive course will immerse you in information\, ideas and inspiration for how to design sustainable\, regenerative systems in balance with your home ecosystem. You will learn the ethics\, principles and practice of &ldquo\;permanent culture\,&rdquo\; by exploring topics such as organic gardening\, mulching\, natural building techniques\, forest farming\, water retention and regeneration\, erosion control\, community processes\, and much more. Using a combination of lecture\, discussion\, hands-on activities at OAEC&rsquo\;s 80-acre site\, visits to local permaculture examples\, and a group design project\, you will have the chance to integrate and apply the concepts of permaculture during almost 100 hours of course time. Upon completion of the course\, participants receive a Certificate of Permaculture Design.

In 2009\, OAEC enters its second decade and fifteenth year as a permaculture school\, the most established and longest continually operating school of its kind in California. We celebrate having offered 30 courses to well over 500 students\, and consistently hear feedback from graduates that OAEC's design course is a &ldquo\;life-changing&rdquo\; experience.

For a more detailed description of our facilities\, including information on what to bring\, visit our Participant's Information page. \; \;

Work Exchange\: A limited number of work exchange positions are available. We award these positions to course registrants based on demonstrated financial need. Participants receive a $250 reduction in course fees in exchange for 20 hours working in our kitchen or doing other course-related support tasks. If you would like to be considered for a work exchange position\, check the "\;Work Exchange"\; box on your registration form. Include a brief letter describing your situation\, along with your $100 course deposit. If you are not chosen for one of the positions and cannot pay the standard course fee\, your deposit will be fully refunded.

Sample Syllabus for the Permaculture Design Two-Week Intensive

To learn more about OAEC\, Permaculture and their other excellent programs\, visit their website!

Please join The Ceres Project amidst the beautiful gardens of Lynmar Winery to celebrate The Project’s work and provide the support for our continued growth in 2010

*Tours of Lynmar Winery's food gardens with gardeners Sara McCamant &\; Michael Pressley

*An inside look at The Ceres Community Project's plans for 2010 and beyond with staff\, board\, clients\, teen and adult volunteers

Food &\; Wine Pairings featuring\:
Lynmar Winery
Iron Horse Vineyards
Skipstone Ranch
Alexander Valley Vineyards
First Light Farm
Gourmet Mushroom
Laguna Farm
Meadow Song Farm
Oliver's Markets
Redwood Hill Farm &\; Dairy
Whole Foods Sebastopol

TICKETS
Tickets $50 to $100 sliding scale.
*Reserved tables available.
$100 per person for up to six people per table.

To purchase tickets\, send a check to
Ceres Project/Lynmar Event
PO Box 1562
Sebastopol CA 95472

To order tickets using a credit card\,
email LynmarEvent@ceresproject.org
and send us your phone number\,
or call
829-5833 ext.4
and leave a message.

You will receive a confirmation email when we receive your payment
as well as a reminder email the week before the event.

$\\"\\"$ SAVE THE DATE!
Sebastopol has been hard-hit by national and global economic forces.
What can we do as a community to enhance local economic sustainability?
The Sebastopol Economic Summit\, jointly sponsored by the Chamber and the City of Sebastopol\, will highlight the state of the local economy\, identify resources\, and provide a forum for moving forward\, together.

Sebastopol Youth Annex
425 Morris Street
Sebastopol\, California (see map below)

Contact for more information\:
Kathy Ono\, Economic
Development Specialist
econ@sebastopol.org

Transition Sebastopol is pleased to be co-sponsoring this event\, bringing Vicki Robin\, Author of Your Money or Your Life to a northern California audience. $\\"\\"$

Transition - but how?
Insights and Advice from seasoned sustainability activist\, and author Vicki Robin
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We've heard the bad news. Peak oil\, peak gas\, peak water\, peak everything. Climate Change. And as for the economic meltdown\, we hear stories every day about people losing their jobs and pensions and savings.
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What's the good news? Is it that Obama's on the job? That the economy is "\;coming back"\;? Or is it what you can do in your personal economy and what your community can do to transition to a way of life that's rich\, secure and prosperous - no matter what happens "\;out there"\;?
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Walk from the Plaza through neighborhoods to Ragle Ranch Park. Take the loop trail in the bottomland along Atascadero Creek\, and back to the Plaza. Or\, meet at the Ragle Peace Garden at 10\:00 for a short walk. Wear comfortable shoes for trail walking.

Like to excercise &\; create community at the same time? The Sebastopol Walks series is a great way of doing both!

$\\"\\"$ Sonoma County Farm Trails is celebrating our 36th anniversary! During fall harvest our farms will open their doors for a special weekend of fun activities and informative tours.

Printable Weekend Farm Trails Maps
Join us on Weekend Along Farm Trails\: * Special farm tours * See animals on the farm * Visit pumpkin patches with fun activities for kids * Learn gardening and landscaping tips * Visit unique nurseries with a variety of plants * Meet Sonoma County food artisans * Taste freshly picked fruit and vegetables * Connect with the farmer that grows your food * Savor a restaurant meal featuring local ingredients * Visit wineries during crush and harvest season \;

$\\"\\"$ Inviting all interested gardeners to join in cultivating a grassroots community seed bank that supports Sonoma County gardeners with free\, locally grown\, open pollinated\, pesticide and GMO-free seed.

Seed and Plant exchange all morning with local food potluck at 12\:00 pm.
Class on "\;Wet Seed Processing- Tomatoes "\; from 10\:30 - 11\:30 am.

West County Community Seed Bank meets monthly on the last Saturday of the month to share seeds\, plants\, resources and local gardening and food information.
All are welcome\, including children.

What you could bring\:
&hellip\; \;Plants or seeds to share
&hellip\; \;Coin envelopes
&hellip\; \;Books or resources for sharing with others
&hellip\; \;Local food potluck item!

Vision\:
To create a grassroots community seed bank that supports Sonoma County gardeners with locally grown\, open pollinated\, pesticide and GMO free seeds. Anyone can become a member of the West County Seed Library\, we ask for a donation of $5.00-$20.00 and a commitment to grow out and donate back seed following the library's protocol for growing clean seeds. \; No on is turned away for lack of funds. \; \; The West County Seed Library will be housed at the Salmon Creek School Garden and will be open to the public monthly for classes\, resource sharing and a seed and plant exchange. The West County Seed Library will have resources available to members on growing and processing seeds.
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Why save seed and why a local seed bank?
Our rapidly changing world gives us all the more reason to strengthen our local resources and our ability to be self-sufficient. \; Local seed saving allows us to cultivate plants that do well in our region\, with each generation adapting more to the local environment. \; \; It also lets us preserve heirloom seeds that are being lost as the seed industry is being concentrated into fewer and fewer large corporations. \; Seed banks are a great investment\; with some plants one seed can return up to 40.000. \; The abundance seed savers experience should be shared with the community and helps to model a different economic system. \; \; \; We hope to cultivate a network of seed savers in the region to support each other and the seed library\, which will be a resource for the expanding community of gardeners and help strengthen our local food system.

For more information contact Sara McCamant 829-5234 or \;saramc@emeraldearth.org

As the Equinox draws near\, please consider taking a few hours to clean your drawers and closets. As you sort and organize summer and winter belongings\, pull out your unwanted items\: clothing that doesn’t fit\, accessories that no longer suit your lifestyle\, sale items that did not work out… Be sure to include those unwanted but well meaning gifts - such as books you don’t want to read or holiday sweatshirts embellished with merry pigs. (Sorry\, Mom!) Give these items to friends\, neighbors or local charities\, sell them at garage sales or on-line\, post them as free-bees on local bulletin boards or bring them to a clothing swap!

A clothing swap is a fun\, ecological way to get new-to-you clothes and give away unwanted reusables. Yes\, the term swap is a somewhat of a misnomer\, but that is how it was introduced to me in the early 80’s\, and the name stuck. Since then I have organized one or more swaps per year and have saved tens of thousands of dollars for myself and many other people. (i.e.\, $500 per year x 25 years = $12\,500.)

Whether you prefer small intimate gatherings or large public events\, the idea is pretty simple\: invite people to bring unwanted clothing\, accessories and perhaps small reusables and have them to put their goods out in an organized manner. Then everyone can take what they want - for themselves\, their family and perhaps friends. The remainder is boxed up and given to non-profits. Often magical events\, swaps help ease tight budgets and allows you to try on and perhaps take home items you would never dream of buying. Swaps also helps spread the wealth\, raises awareness about reuse and reduces the amount going to landfill.

Men and women are welcome and kids must be monitored at all times. Each participant over 12 is asked to volunteer for one hour or donate of $5 to help cover costs. No one will be turned away due to lack of funds. Tasks include planning\, promoting\, set-up\, working the door\, staffing the repair center\, monitoring\, clean-up. Many hands make lite work…

Please bring your friends and carpool. Drop your passengers and goods at Synergy and park in the commercial area one block east.

We at LITE enjoy advising potential organizers\, posting swaps to our announcement list and collaborating. It would be great to have the assistance of an ongoing pool of swap lovers - especially some focused on kids for back to school swaps\, prom dresses (see article below) and costumes/gifts/toys. For those that want to organize your own swaps\, kits are available for low rental fee\: portable racks\, 100+ hangers\, sample signs and invitations.

Location\:
LITE Initiatives\, Synergy Sustainability Center
4019 Sebastopol Rd. (one short block east of Fulton/Wright Road)
Santa Rosa\, CA

Contact\:
For more information or to be put on the swap announcement list send a note to lite@sonic.net.

Source\:
Press Democrate's LivingGreen Blog (9/1/09). \\"Clothing Swaps – A Ritual For Changing Seasons.\\"

$\\"\\"$ Renowned American environmentalist and writer Bill McKibben will tell about the first global-scale climate change movement\, the 350.org campaign\, as well as the significance of the number 350 and the upcoming International Day of Climate Action on October 24th. This event is hosted by Sonoma Country Day School in partnership with the Climate Protection Campaign\, Post Carbon Institute\, Sierra Club Sonoma County\, Peace and Justice Center of Sonoma County\, and the Network for Spiritual Progressives of Sonoma County. A reception and book signing will follow the presentation. McKibben says that "\;350 is the most important number in the world"\; - the number that leading scientists say is the safe upper limit for carbon dioxide measured in "\;parts per million"\; in our atmosphere. "\;If we can make this number known across the planet\, that mere fact will exert some real pressure on negotiators. We need people to understand that 350 marks either success or failure for these climate negotiations."\; With carbon dioxide levels already exceeding 350 parts per million\, Bill McKibben\, the Paul Revere of our time\, is traveling the world to awaken people to the dire threat of global warming. In this special appearance\, he'll explain how Sonoma County can join thousands of others to send its own unique message through a countywide day of climate actions on October 24. "\;Our hope is for a powerful and unified call to action- a call that is global\, scientific\, and specific."\;

Jackson Theater at Sonoma County Day School
4400 Day School Place (off of Aviation Blvd.)
Santa Rosa\, CA \;

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Come celebrate the bounty of the season whilst supporting the Sonoma County Herb Exchange*

Live Music featuring\:
Sol Horizon &bull\; Goathouse &bull\; Johnny Downer (From Freepeoples) and Friend &bull\; Mr. December &bull\; Love Choir

Featuring Classes beginning at 3pm\:
Laguna Farm Tour &bull\; Essential Oil Distillation Demonstration &bull\; Herbs &\; Supplements for Healthy Digestion &bull\; Herb Walk &bull\; Herbal Beer Making &bull\; Essential Oils for First Aid &bull\; Harvesting and Using Seaweeds &bull\; Food Fermentation Workshop

Local Brews\, Herbal Teas\, International Cuisine &\; Edible Delicacies for Purchase\, Herbal Vendors of Plants\, Books\, Cosmetics\, Cordials\, &\; Herb Products. Admission Donation $10\, Children 12 and under FREE

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR SET-UP/CLEAN- UP\, ETC! Please call 824-1447
Work Exchange Positions Available &ndash\; Call 824-1447
Want to be a Vendor? Call Terri at 664-0768

*The Sonoma County Herb Exchange is a local clearinghouse dedicated to providing the highest quality locally-grown herbs to our community while connecting herb growers with medicine makers in Sonoma county and beyond.

Location\:
Laguna Farm\, 1720 Cooper Road\, Sebastopol
Music begins at 3\:30

Want to reserve a booth?
Early Bird Discount available until August 15\, 2009
Space is limited\, Call now to guarantee yours
Contact\: Karla 823-3032
events@sebastopol.org
Or download a registration form at\: \; www.sebastopol.org/livebooth.html
Print and mail to\:
Sebastopol Area Chamber of Commerce
P. O. Box 178\, Sebastopol\, CA. 95473

Local ecotherapists Shepherd Bliss\, Larry Robinson\, and Sara Harris will read from their chapters in new Sierra Club Book &ldquo\;Ecotherapy\: Healing with Nature in Mind&rdquo\; on Oct. 8\, Thursday\, from 6\:30 to 8\:30 at Copperfield&rsquo\;s in Sebastopol\, 138 N. Main Street.

The book is a sequel to the ground-breaking &ldquo\;Ecopsychology\: Restoring the Earth\, Healing the Mind.&rdquo\; Farmer and SSU teacher Shepherd Bliss will read about agrotherapy from his chapter &ldquo\;In Praise of Sweet Darkness.&rdquo\; Retired psychotherapist and Sebastopol City Council member Larry Robinson&rsquo\;s chapter is entitled &ldquo\;Psychotherapy as if the World Mattered\,&rdquo\; which Utne Reader re-printed. Psychotherapist and wilderness guide Sara Harris&rsquo\; chapter is &ldquo\;Beyond the &ldquo\;Big Lie&rsquo\;\: How One Therapist Began to Wake Up.&rdquo\; The book has received positive reviews in Time magazine\, Huffington Post\, and elsewhere. The reading is free.

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