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Start: May 12 2011 2:30 pm
End: May 12 2011 4:30 pm
When: Thursdays, May 12 and May 26, 2:30 – 4:30 p.m. Where: Sequoia Village Cohousing Common House, 459 Sequoia Lane, Sebastopol— off Covert Lane, opposite to the south of Pacific Market (Fiesta) and west a little, before Pleasant Hill. PARK ON THE STREET! TRANSITION ARTS: A newly forming arts group will gather for a second meeting on April 28 at Sequoia Village Cohousing in the common house. This is experiential! We will create a banner together for the Transition Style fundraiser while we talk about what directions we want to take as a group. Bring favorite supplies for creating on fabric -- or just bring yourself. Also: Please see Transition Style announcement and call for volunteers! Last meeting participated in creating a Transition Style event banner for surprise uses around town up to August 21, the event date, and will no doubt complete it while we talk on May 12. Art Brigade is still hoping for visual artists to attend to consider participating in a group Transition-related exhibit, perhaps in more than one place, probably in August, and for musicians and poets to participate in the Transition Style event May 21. If afternoon meetings do not work for you, and if you're interested in participating, please email Alexandra at ahart[at]sonic.net or phone 827-3781. We are also looking for help in managing the group details -- need volunteers! More info: Alexandra at ahart[at]sonic.net or 827-3781.
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Start: May 13 2011 6:00 pm
 Sebastopol Collective Meditation Every Monday 6:00 - 1/2hr silent meditation Meditation is a resource for inner strength and resilience to enable us to respond wisely to challenges in our lives, including those facing us in the era of peak oil, climate change, and energy descent. This meditation evening creates space for shared silence and stillness within our community, honoring inspiration and insights from various spiritual traditions. ALL ARE WELCOME St. Stephens Church for information:
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Start: May 14 2011
This year, together we will: * Host events and workshops. Not only is Sonoma County taking on this challenge, Transition US is taking the challenge across the nation. Also this year, Transition Sebastopol is proud to be a Partner Organization in this year's Challenge! Please consider becoming involved this year by coordinating a gardening or home energy project. If you are interested in being a community organizer, please contact Sara McCamant, Outreach Coordinator, at outreach@350challenge.net.
Start: May 14 2011 9:00 am
End: May 14 2011 5:00 pm
When: Saturday, May 14, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Theme of the Month: Waste This Saturday we will be talking about every aspect of Waste and Consumption; Our goal is to show you the way to Zero Waste and learn how to live with No Impact in every area of your life. And, this class is a part of the 350 Home & Garden Challenge event happening this weekend, May 14th & 15th. So, please register this event now at www.dailyacts.org. Nationally acclaimed sustainability expert Portia Sinnott will be presenting on integrating zero waste into your day-to-day activities and discussing how you can develop low impact habits in tune with your values - while still having a fun and satisfying life. Julia Valentine, our Transition Sebastopol's permaculturist, will be guiding our construction of worm bins. Saturday’s class is full of activities, so come join us and explore the many facets of waste, and the simple ways we can reduce our daily consumption. We will be working together on a number of projects and exercises. We will examine how advertising has affected, and presently affects, our consumption habits and consider how we can get what we need in ways that do less harm to the environment. We will create an alternative gift registry with items that are non-material, secondhand, homemade, service-oriented (such as “fix my bike”), experiential (such as “take me to a concert”), or that come from companies that are socially and environmentally responsible. We will be creating visual aids, and building worm bins, and more. 9am - 10:30 am: The first part of the morning we will enjoy a cup of tea/coffee together and some fabulous bread and/or scones from the bakery in Freestone. During that time we will meet each other, go through the schedule for the day, and begin our discussion of Waste. Break 10:30 – 11:00 am - Seed Bank time? Donation for this Class: $20 - Includes lunch. No one turned away for lack of funds. Please email angel@wegreenyou.com or call Angel @ 477-4564 in advance to RSVP. 3 things to do before coming to class: 2. Register this event at www.dailyacts.org. 3. Bring a bucket with a tight fitting lid to class for your worm bin project. Absolutely must RSVP by calling 477-4564 or Email: angel@wegreenyou.com.
GENERAL COURSE INFO: The Model of Transition for Sustainable Living (MTSL) program consists of twelve modules—one of which will be covered each month in 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. The course, if completed, will: · dramatically lower your carbon emissions
Remaining 2011 Schedule: June 11 & 12 Transportation |
Last year, the 350 Home & Garden Challenge succeeded in mobilizing 628 gardens in a single weekend, 60% of which were new gardens!
