Events

West County Community Seed Bank meets monthly on the last Saturday of the month (except Nov. and Dec) from 9 -11:30 am to share seeds, plants, resources and local gardening and food information.

Location:
St Stephen's Church
500 Robinson Way in Sebastopol

Schedule: 

9:00-10:30: Work party in the Community Seed Garden
10:30: Class 

9:00- 1:00--Seed Exchange: Free seeds to share. (Seeds and resources are available the whole time.) 

Come by and check out our seeds or stay for the whole time!.

All classes and seeds are free to the community! 

West County Seed Bank:
Help build our seed saving network! Join Sonoma County Gardeners in expanding our repository of free, locally grown, open pollinated, pesticide-free, non-GMO vegetable, herb, and flower seeds!We meet the last Saturday of each month to swap plants and seeds; and to share ideas and techniques on seeds growing and saving.

For information go to: westcountyseedbank.blogspot.com

Seed Bank open from 10 to 1- we offer locally grown seed free to gardeners, with the intention that those who take seed will grow some seed and return seed to the seed bank. 

Contact Sara 829-5234, westcountyseedbank@gmail.com

Where: S St. Stephens Church, 500 Robinson Way, Sebastopol, C

On Monday, June 6th, starting at 9 AM, there will be an all Transition work party at St. Stephens. Our goal will be to finish the improvements for the classroom that we use there. This will include: 

· Finishing the painting in the two parts of the room
· Removing furniture and installing baseboards all around
· Fixing the floor transition between the two halves of the room
· Taking the berber area carpet out of the classroom, steam cleaning it, and returning it to the room
· Restoring functioning of the sink drainage

These projects can use a number of workers to get it all done, and so we are asking for help from each of the working groups.

Please let Angel Rodriguez (wegreenyou@yahoo.com) or Jerry Allen (jerry@sebfolk.net) know that you are planning to attend.

Thank you everyone! 

 A casual community supported program for all Sebasta'souls willing to connect in silence, contemplation, and stillness.

Every Monday
6:00-6:45

6:00 - 1/2hr silent meditation
6:30- inspirational reading/ Sharing

Free to all! (Small donation for room space appreciated, NOT REQUIRED)
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
500 Robinson Way
Sebastopol

for information:
karmendraji@yahoo.com

When: Thursdays, June 9 and June 23 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.
Look for the sequoia trees beyond the church. PARK ON THE STREET!

The TRANSITION ART BRIGADE is currently meeting twice monthly at Sequoia Village Cohousing. We have created a Transition Style event banner for the August 21, the event date, and are now ready to create some short performance pieces for the summer leading up to and at the event. Performance artists, musicians, poets needed for these.

Visual artists are invited to submit Transition-related art to be shown at several exhibit locations during the month of August. Recycled materials, art from trash, or topics that relate to community-building, relocalization, sustainability, resource conservation, etc., are solicited. Join us at the above time or be in touch with Satri Pencak, at spencak@yahoo.com for info on entering the exhibits. Professionals, amateurs, youngsters are all invited to participate.

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 707-827-3781.

We are also looking for help in managing the group details -- need volunteers!

On Thursday June 9th, the Transition Sebastopol Ready For Anything group is excited to host Nicole Foss also known as Stoneleigh who co-edits the wonderful financial website the Automatic Earth (www.automaticearth.blogspot.com ). She and her writing partner, Ilargi, have been chronicling and interpreting the on-going financial unraveling as the most pressing aspect of our current multi-faceted predicament. They integrate finance, energy, environment, psychology, and population with outstanding analysis in order to explain why we find ourselves in a state of crisis and what we can do about it. Prior to the establishment of TAE, Nicole was the editor of The Oil Drum Canada where she wrote on peak oil and finance. Nicole is also a nuclear safety expert, contributing significant analysis on the events at Fukushima.

Nicole M. Foss is co-editor of The Automatic Earth, where she writes under the name Stoneleigh. She and her writing partner, Ilargi, have been chronicling and interpreting the ongoing credit crunch as the most pressing aspect of our current multifaceted predicament. 

They integrate finance, energy, environment, psychology, and population with outstanding analysis in order to explain why we find ourselves in a state of crisis and what we can do about it. Prior to the establishment of TAE, Nicole was the editor of The Oil Drum Canada where she wrote on peak oil and finance. Nicole is also a nuclear safety expert, contributing significant analysis on the events at Fukushima. You can learn more about Nicole Foss and the Automatic Earth at:

www.theautomaticearth.blogspot.com. 

When: Thursday, June 9, 7 p.m.
Where: Sebastopol Grange Hall, 6000 Sebastopol Road/Highway 12, Sebastopol

Cost: $12-$15, No one turned away for lack of funds 

For more information about this event, please call (707) 888-9646 or e-mail suzie@suziegruber.com

The ongoing Transition to Sustainable Living Course - June 11- Transportation class is CANCELLED due to scheduling issues at St Stephens next Saturday. We are sorry for any inconvenience this causes.

Next month, July 9th, we will be presenting both Transportation and Tools for Sustainable Living. Location to be determined over the next 2 weeks

Angel Rodriguez
Sustainable Living Institute &
We Green You!
707-477-4564

Theme of the Month: Transportation

Donation for this Class: $25 Includes lunch. No one turned away for lack of funds. Please email angel@wegreenyou.com or call Angel @ 477-4564 in advance to RSVP.

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
·          save you money on utilities
·          reduce your demand on resources
·          assist you in becoming more socially responsible
·          help you to become a steward of the environment.

Remaining 2011 Schedule:

July 9 & 10                    Tools 
August 13 & 14             Food Preparation
September 10 & 11      Emergency Preparedness/CERT Training
October 8 & 9                Energy
November 12 & 13       Technology
December 10 & 11       Home Environment

When: Monday, June 13, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Ives Park, Sebastopol

Look for us near the between Ive's Pool and the playground. We will try to meet at a picnic table but if they are taken will meet ony the lawn. Bring a chair if needed. Children welcome to play in park nearby.

We will discuss: how we will support the upcoming elder's fashion event, as well as the herbal medicine classes that we are sponsoring, communications within Transition Sebastopol and our communication with the broader community This is a partial list that will solidify at the meeting. This meeting is open to anyone interested in finding out more about what our group is doing.

For info, call Ariel: 707-824-6909

A casual community supported program for all Sebasta'souls willing to connect in silence, contemplation, and stillness.

Every Monday
6:00-6:45

6:00 - 1/2hr silent meditation 
6:30- inspirational reading/ Sharing

Free to all! (Small donation for room space appreciated, NOT REQUIRED)
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
500 Robinson Way
Sebastopol

for information: karmendraji@yahoo.com

When: Wednesday, June 15, 7:30 p.m. gather, 8 p.m. circle
Where: Laguna Farm, Sebastopol

What makes you come alive? What makes your soul sing? Come share it with us outdoors under the luscious full moon and before the warmth of the community fire. Poetry, music, song, dance and performance art of all types is welcome-- from your heart to share with ours!

At HeartSing, we nourish and rejuvenate our heart and soul in an atmosphere of singing, sharing, poetry, silence and connection with nature. We will sing songs from many traditions, and bask in the joy of being together in a sacred space.

In these times of uncertainty and transition, we need places where we practice being present with each other and nurture that part of us that may have been neglected in this head strong world. This event is facilitated specifically as a way we come together with our hearts to stabilize and grow our love in these times of greater concerns.

Bring your instruments, songs, poems and heartfelt expressions as you feel inspired, or just come and follow along--singing not necessary!

This event is hosted by Julia Bystrova and Jeffrey Jon Whitebear

Socializing will be before and after the event.

Bring snacks or drinks to share,
firewood for the fire
cushions/blankets to sit on

see you there! 

 A casual community supported program for all Sebasta'souls willing to connect in silence, contemplation, and stillness.

Every Monday
6:00-6:45

6:00 - 1/2hr silent meditation 
6:30- inspirational reading/ Sharing

Free to all! (Small donation for room space appreciated, NOT REQUIRED)
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
500 Robinson Way
Sebastopol

for information: karmendraji@yahoo.com

When: Thursdays, June 9 and June 23 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.
Look for the sequoia trees beyond the church. PARK ON THE STREET!

The TRANSITION ART BRIGADE is currently meeting twice monthly at Sequoia Village Cohousing. We have created a Transition Style event banner for the August 21, the event date, and are now ready to create some short performance pieces for the summer leading up to and at the event. Performance artists, musicians, poets needed for these.

Visual artists are invited to submit Transition-related art to be shown at several exhibit locations during the month of August. Recycled materials, art from trash, or topics that relate to community-building, relocalization, sustainability, resource conservation, etc., are solicited. Join us at the above time or be in touch with Satri Pencak, at spencak@yahoo.com for info on entering the exhibits. Professionals, amateurs, youngsters are all invited to participate.

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 707-827-3781.

We are also looking for help in managing the group details -- need volunteers!

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?

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

Reminder to all: the Elders Salon is regular and ongoing on the fourth Thursday of each month.

Location:

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

with Trathen Heckman and Julia Bystrova

We are living in a time of unprecedented change. These changes can impact us in many ways, affecting our relationships, work, financial stability, home, and our physical and mental health. To adapt and thrive, we need to radically elevate how we live our potential through mindful daily choices. In this workshop you will learn new tools and practices that help you stay clear, organized and at peace as you take action on what matters most in your life and community. Amidst guided meditation and movement exercises, we will discuss ways to keep and reclaim our center amidst the significant shifts occurring. We’ll develop a personal purpose statement and learn leadership practices and empowering tools that help you access inner power, aligned with your values and beliefs. In this way, you can hone your inner compass to navigate change while building personal resilience and staying inspired and in action towards living your vision.

When: Saturday, June 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Where: St. Stephens Church, 500 Robinson Way, Sebastopol 

Schedule: 

9:00-10:30: Work party in the Community Seed Garden
10:30: Class 

9:00- 1:00--Seed Exchange: Free seeds to share. (Seeds and resources are available the whole time.) 

Come by and check out our seeds or stay for the whole time!.

All classes and seeds are free to the community! 

West County Seed Bank:
Help build our seed saving network! Join Sonoma County Gardeners in expanding our repository of free, locally grown, open pollinated, pesticide-free, non-GMO vegetable, herb, and flower seeds!We meet the last Saturday of each month to swap plants and seeds; and to share ideas and techniques on seeds growing and saving.

For information go to: westcountyseedbank.blogspot.com

Seed Bank open from 10 to 1- we offer locally grown seed free to gardeners, with the intention that those who take seed will grow some seed and return seed to the seed bank. 

Contact Sara 829-5234, westcountyseedbank@gmail.com

A casual community supported program for all Sebasta'souls willing to connect in silence, contemplation, and stillness.

Every Monday
6:00-6:45

6:00 - 1/2hr silent meditation 
6:30- inspirational reading/ Sharing

Free to all! (Small donation for room space appreciated, NOT REQUIRED)
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
500 Robinson Way
Sebastopol

for information: karmendraji@yahoo.com