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Saturday July 09, 2011
Start: Jul 9 2011 9:00 am
End: Jul 9 2011 5:00 pm
COST: $20 No one turned away for lack of funds
Please email angel@wegreenyou.com or call Angel @ 477-4564 in advance to RSVP.
This Saturday we will be covering 2 themes: Tools for Sustainable Living and Transportation - Modules 6 & 7
- Tools for Sustainable Living
Portia Sinnott, sustainability consultant, waste management specialist, community activist, and transportation extraordinaire, has always said that time management and planning priorities are significant to transportation use. So we are going to spend our morning doing several exercises on personal development and the identification of belief systems and values, which drive decisions, planning, etc. and talk about how to makes changes, manage time and prioritize our life, based from those we design.
- Transportation
Our Featured Speaker of the day will be:
Sammy Nasr - Co-Founder and Program Director of Lite Initiatives
The mission of Lite Initiative is to motivate individuals, groups, businesses and even whole communities to live lightly and more sustainably. Their four programs are Car-Lite, Community Bikes, Zero Waste, Sonoma County and Living Green, all promote safety, sharing and the development of DIY - Do It Your Self skills.
Topics Sammy will cover:
* Car-Lite principles of walk, bike, carpool, car-share, transit - and how they apply
* The Sonoma County car-pool plan
* Identifying all possible local transportation resources (i.e. Blue Sky electric vehicles)
* Community Bikes
* Emergency transportation options
* Increasing fuel efficiency in vehicles
* Electric vehicles and resources
* Working with cities (car-free day, etc.)
* Improving public transit service
* Insurance and other issues
Coffee, tea & snacks provided in the morning. On-site lunch served: 12-1. Feel free to bring and share a dish or snack.
Location:
St. Stephens Church, 500 Robinson Way, Sebastopol, CA
Directions:
Driving West on Highway 12 to Sebastopol
After passing a gas station on the right, and driving over the Laguna de Santa Rosa watershed, you will come to the first of 4 signal lights, as you continue West on Bodega Avenue (Highway 12). The first one is at Morris Street. The second and third ones are at the central town intersections, which first cross one-way traffic heading North (to the right) on 116, and the second crossing one-way traffic heading South (to the left) on 116. Continue driving straight forward (West) passing all the lights and intersections. You will drive 3 blocks, High, Florence and Dutton. The final signal light is at Dutton, the street on your right. You will be in front of the fire station, on your left. There is another street just on your left (Jewell).
Continue driving forward (West). You will pass 1 street on your right (Washington), and the road will begin to the right. The next street is
Robinson. Robinson will be on your left.
Make a left at Robinson. St Stephens is at 500 Robinson, and will be on the right-hand side of the street. See you there. Call 477-4564, if you should have any problems with directions.
About the Program:
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.
2011 Schedule
August 20 Food Preparation and Preservation
September 10 & 11 Emergency Preparedness/CERT Training
October 8 & 9 Energy
November 12 Technology
December 10 Home Environment
Please Note August Change of Date
New Date: Saturday, August 20, from 9a.m. – 5:00p.m.
Theme for August – Food Preparation & Preservation
Monday July 11, 2011
Start: Jul 11 2011 6:00 pm
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
Monday July 18, 2011
Start: Jul 18 2011 8:00 am
Special Invitation to Transition Initiatives
New Thinking in the Transition Movement >
A Conversation with Rob Hopkins
Dial in and join our live conversation on Monday, July 18th.
Rob needs no introduction really but if you are new to the concept of Transition then this is a great opportunity to learn from the source.
Rob Hopkins is the originator of the Transition concept and co-founder of the Transition Network. He spent many years teaching permaculture and cob building, mostly when living in Ireland. Now based in Totnes, he is a member of Transition Town Totnes, works part time for the Transition Network, publishes www.transitionculture.org, is author of the ‘Transition Handbook’ and generally spends far too much time thinking about Transition stuff. He is also a Trustee of the Soil Association.
Start: Jul 18 2011 6:00 pm
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
Saturday July 23, 2011
Start: Jul 23 2011 10:00 am
End: Jul 23 2011 12:00 pm
with Suzie Gruber
In this class we will talk about common terms used to describe herbal actions and explore different forms of herbal medicine. Additionally, we will discuss specific plants you might want to include in a basic herbal medicine chest and how to grow them yourself. Learn how you can incorporate medicinal herbs into your family’s well-being toolkit.
When: Saturday, July 23, 10 a.m. to noon
Where:
Sonoma County Herb Exchange Barn at Laguna Farm
1764 Cooper Road, Sebastopol
COST: $10; No one turned away for lack of funds
Suzie Gruber, trained by Karyn Sanders and Sarah Holmes, practices energetic herbalism in Sebastopol. Additionally, she helps run the Sonoma County Herb Exchange, a local growers’ cooperative providing high quality organic medicinal herbs. For more information please call (707) 888-9646 or e-mail suzie@suziegruber.com
Monday July 25, 2011
Start: Jul 25 2011 6:00 pm
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
Wednesday July 27, 2011
Start: Jul 27 2011 7:00 pm
End: Jul 27 2011 9:00 pm
Please join Transition Sebastopol for our monthly Movie Night at the French Garden Restaurant! This month's movie is Carbon Nation and the Transition-featuring short film "Everything Is Going to be Fine".
free event/optional discussion following the screening
About the films:
Everything Is Going to be Fine is a short 15 minute film by documentary film maker Ryan Malloy that features Transition Sebastopol and its members, especially those in our Energy group!
carbon nation is a documentary movie about climate change SOLUTIONS. Even if you doubt the severity of the impact of climate change or just don't buy it at all, this is still a compelling and relevant film that illustrates how SOLUTIONS to climate change also address other social, economic and national security issues. You'll meet a host of entertaining and endearing characters along the way.- carbon nation is an optimistic, solutions-based, non-preachy, non-partisan, big tent film that shows tackling climate change boosts the economy, increases national & energy security and promotes health & a clean environment.
- Public opinion is sliding the wrong way - far fewer people are concerned about climate change than even a year ago. We’ve made carbon nation to give a majority of people an entertaining, informed and pragmatic primer about why it’s incredibly smart to be a part of the new, low-carbon economy: it’s good business.
- carbon nation's optimism and pragmatism are appealing across the political spectrum. While other good films have been about problems, blame and guilt,carbon nation is a film that celebrates solutions, inspiration and action.
FREE EVENT
~donations appreciated~
Come early and enjoy dinner!
Location:
The French Garden Restaurant
8050 Bodega Avenue, Sebastopol
Google map: http://tinyurl.com/frenchgardenmap
Thursday July 28, 2011
Start: Jul 28 2011 6:30 pm
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:
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
Saturday July 30, 2011
Start: Jul 30 2011 9:00 am
End: Jul 30 2011 1:00 pm
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
Monday August 01, 2011
Start: Aug 1 2011 6:00 pm
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
Monday August 08, 2011
Start: Aug 8 2011 6:00 pm
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
