Events

Join us for a FREE 2-hour introduction to the new Model of Transition for Sustainable Living (MTSL) program.
(Cost for subsequent classes will cover cost materials. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.)

Location:
St. Stephens Church
500 Robinson Way
Sebastopol

About the Model of Transition for Sustainable Living (MTSL) program

The Model of Transition for Sustainable Living (MTSL) program consists of twelve modules—one of which will be covered each month, from December 2010 through November, 2011.  Together they will provide an overall perspective on current thinking and technology, as well as practical skills for everyday sustainable living.  The MTSL program includes a Workbook/Planner, a Reader, a Resource Directory, a Journal, and a series of Visual Aides.

The program has been designed to work in concert with local participating businesses and organizations.  The mission of the program is to empower you to act; to transition you from wherever you are today, to a lifestyle that is highly sustainable, within the one-year time period of the course.  Therefore, the program consists of 20% theory and 80% practical application. 

Regular classes will begin on January 8 and 9. Through 2011, classes will be held the second weekend of every month (except December).

Overview of Module 1:

Note Time Change! Now 5:30 - 7:00 pm!

Please join Transition Sebastopol for a Midwinter Mixer! 
We'll eat, drink and talk about what we are doing in our community to create an abundant future!
 
We look forward to seeing you there!
Happy Holidays from Transition Sebastopol 
 

Location:
Aubergine Café
755 Petaluma Blvd.
Sebastopol

A Wisdom Council Discussion Group of Transition Sebastopol 

Calling All Elders, Earth Elders, Wannabe Elders, Soon-to-become Elders, or Interested Baby Boomers on up! 


The Elder Salon is a nonhierarchical circle of peers. We’ll introduce the discussion with some thoughts from an elder voice or thought-provoking instigator to kick off our own discovery of what it is WE think and believe about the topic; what WE want and need now and in our future; what WE think should be the course of action and attitudes as we progress into and through our older years

WHY: There are a lot of new ideas about aging, staying youthful in body and spirit, and our role in society and local life. What have our generational contributions been and what is left undone? What are our mistakes and triumphs?

If we don’t want others to determine what becomes of us in very old age, we need to be proactive and begin making conscious, thoughtful choices about our future, how we want to live and be regarded. What role do elders want to play in the coming changes; what wisdom can we offer?

Reminder to all: the Elders Salon is regular and ongoing.

When:

During November & December, we will be meeting the THIRD Thursday of the month (to avoid conflict with the holidays).
Usually the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 p.m.

Location:
Sequoia Village Cohousing Common House
459 Sequoia Lane, Sebastopol —
(off Covert Lane, opposite Pacific Market (Fiesta) and west a little, before Pleasant Hill Rd.)
Please PARK ON THE STREET!

see more about this group here: http://transitionsebastopol.org/aboutelderssalon

Please join us at Sizzling Tandor in Santa Rosa on Saturday, December 18th.  I hope to see all of you locals (and near locals) there with all of the guests you can bring. 
 
We have succeeded in breaking the 2/3 mark and have raised $67,000.  We have 31 days to go.  We have a great Challenge Grant Committee in place.  Join us in getting to the goal in whatever clever ways you can dream up!
 
Sizzling Tandor - Here’s how it will work:  Sizzling Tandoor will devote 3 hours of its restaurant to the Good Karma Kitchen, providing a gourmet Lunch Buffet and a live sitar performance.  Valued at $15 per person, when the check arrives at a guest’s table it will say, “Your lunch was paid by the previous guest.” 
 
With no obligation, the guest then pays whatever amount they are able or willing to give, with 100% of all proceeds over $10/person going to Transition US.
 
We hope you can join us for this special gourmet event that makes a difference:

Time:
Saturday, 18th December from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm

Location:
Sizzling Tandoor Restaurant
409 Mendocino Avenue (at 5th Street)
Santa Rosa
 
RSVP:  707-579-5999 or visit us at www.GoodKarmaKitchen.org

For more info contact:
Carolyne@transitionus.org or (707) 824-1554 and learn more about Transition US at www.transitionus.org
 

...that wasn't a typo--we are going Christmas Stopping. A covert operation! Think Rev. Billy gone Buddhist.

Join us in our crazy scheme to go meditating in the middle of the mall, in the midst of Christmas shopping.
Join us in spreading our nonverbal message of inner gifts--the real antidote to the holiday madness.
We both sit and walk, beaming this peace to all the folks scratching their heads and wondering what the heck we are doing.
No propaganda.
No religious belief other than maybe the one that we have been killing ourselves with consumerism.
Shop mindfully.

We are part of Transition Sebastopol and the Heart and Soul group.

Location and time:
Meet in front of the Santa Rosa Plaza (at the end of 4th street) at 2:30 PM

Sit in inner peace while people flurry about in their consumer craze. Be a beacon of true joy and a reminder that they too can stop and go within, even if just for a moment!

*New Meeting Location*

On this longest night of the year, we embrace both the dark and celebrate the return of the light. This evening's event will guide us in the deeper meaning of the season by honoring that which is both dark and light within ourselves and in the world today. We will offer a space where we can reflect, cry, laugh, sing and join in ecstatic dance. Then we will have a gift circle where we will share our offerings and ask for what we need. 

Bring a yummy treat, drinks, or finger food for the refreshments afterwards

If you would like to participate in the gift exchange, bring a precious item from your home that you love but can now let go of. Please bring it wrapped!

7:00 PM -- 9:30 PM

Location:
for location please email or call
julfire@yahoo.com
707-321-0644