BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Transition Sebastopol | August 19 2011- September 18 2011 PRODID:-//strange bird labs//Drupal iCal API//EN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260421T172638Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110820T160000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110820T200000Z UID:http://transitionsebastopol.org/node/542 URL;VALUE=URI:http://transitionsebastopol.org/node/542 SUMMARY:CANCELLED\: Transition for Sustainable Living Course\: Food Preparation and Preservation DESCRIPTION:

Dear Friends\,

This month's Sustainable Living Course with Angel Rodriguez is CANCELLED.

The next module of the course will be held on the second weekend of September. Details to follow in our next newsletter.

Again\, the following event\, which was listed in yesterday's newsletter\, is CANCELLED for this month\:

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About the Program\:
The Model of Transition for Sustainable Living (MTSL) program consists of twelve modules&mdash\;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

September 10 &\; 11 Emergency Preparedness/CERT Training
October 8 &\; 9 Energy
November 12 Technology
December 10 Home Environment

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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260421T172638Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110821T220000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110821T220000Z UID:http://transitionsebastopol.org/TransitionStyle2011 URL;VALUE=URI:http://transitionsebastopol.org/TransitionStyle2011 SUMMARY:Transition Style! DESCRIPTION:

TICKETS for TRANSITION STYLE can be purchased at the door or in advance at FUNK &\; FLASH\, 228 So. Main\, Sebastopol\; donation $10 - $20 to benefit Transition Sebastopol. Event begins at 3 pm (for audience) and Transition Sebastopol FEAST group will be serving delicious locally-sourced food that day\, with separate pricing.

Check out these links to \;SONOMA WEST TIMES &\; NEWS \;(p. A13) and the WEST COUNTY GAZETTE \;(p. 57) for stories about the event and pictures of Nalani Genser &\; Natalie Rogers and Millard Murphy\, respectively.

Also\, the WINDOW at COPPERFIELD'S USED BOOKS and outside the MASONIC HALL for Makaila Allen's signs and the Transition Style Banner created by the TRANSITION ART BRIGADE.\\"\\"

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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260421T172638Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110822T050300Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20020203 UID:http://transitionsebastopol.org/node/550 URL;VALUE=URI:http://transitionsebastopol.org/node/550 SUMMARY:HeartSing! (Heart and Soul) DESCRIPTION:

Instead of the regular HeartSing this month\, our efforts will combine with the special event "\;Transition Style"\; on Aug 21st (see above event listing) and we will meet after the fashion show for extra HeartSing fun and frolic. Stay tuned for more details!

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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260421T172638Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110823T010000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110823T010000Z UID:http://transitionsebastopol.org/node/547 URL;VALUE=URI:http://transitionsebastopol.org/node/547 SUMMARY:Collective Meditation DESCRIPTION:

\\"\\"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 \;

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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260421T172638Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110825T013000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110825T013000Z UID:http://transitionsebastopol.org/node/554 URL;VALUE=URI:http://transitionsebastopol.org/node/554 SUMMARY:Reskilling Fair Organizing Meeting DESCRIPTION:

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Organizing Meeting for the October 2011 Reskilling Fair! \;

Join us to help put on this year's Reskilling Fair. Help is needed at all levels.

When\: Wednesday\, August 24\, 6\:30 p.m.
Where\: St. Stephens Church\, 500 Robinson Way\, Sebastopol\, CA

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 \; \;Where\: St. Stephens Church\, 500 Robinson Way\, Sebastopol \;

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\\"\\"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 \;

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260421T172638Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110830T010000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110830T010000Z UID:http://transitionsebastopol.org/node/548 URL;VALUE=URI:http://transitionsebastopol.org/node/548 SUMMARY:Collective Meditation DESCRIPTION:

\\"\\"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 \;

 \;

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260421T172638Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110901T020000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110901T020000Z UID:http://transitionsebastopol.org/node/552 URL;VALUE=URI:http://transitionsebastopol.org/node/552 SUMMARY:Transition Movie Night\: \\"Dive!\\" DESCRIPTION:

Please join Transition Sebastopol for our screening of the film DIVE!- a humorous and informative about food waste in America.

About the Movie\:
"\;Inspirired by a curiosity about our country's careless habit of sending food straight to the landfill\, the multi-award winning documentary DIVE! followsJeremy Selfert and his friends as they dumpster dive in the back alleys\, and gated garbage recepicals of LA's supermarkets. In the process they salvage thousands of dollars worth of good\, edible food- resulting in an inspiring documentary that is equal parts entertainment\, guerilla journalism\, and a call to action."\;

Dive! Trailer.

Please stay with us after the movie\, and lend your voice to our lively and interesting discussion directly following the movie.
See you there! \;

FREE EVENT
~donations appreciated~

Come early and enjoy dinner!

Location\:
The French Garden Restaurant
8050 Bodega Avenue\, Sebastopol
Google map\: http\://tinyurl.com/frenchgardenmap

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When\: Friday afternoons\, 3\:30 p.m.
Where\: Coffee Catz\, 6761 Sebastopol Avenue\, Sebastopol

Friday afternoons at 3\:30 at Coffee Catz\, an informal gathering\, usually outdoors\, weather permitting. There has been a different assortment of folks at each one\, usually 4 to 5 of us. We encourage you to try it some week.

Drop in&mdash\;arrival and departure times are loose.

First person there asks at the counter for the &ldquo\;Insurgent Elders&rdquo\; sign to put on the chosen table area so others can find you. You might check the far back room if the weather&rsquo\;s cold or wet and choose some shade if it&rsquo\;s warm outside. It&rsquo\;s possible no one would show up\, but it hasn&rsquo\;t happened yet!

-- Alexandra &\; Lucky

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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260421T172638Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110906T010000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110906T010000Z UID:http://transitionsebastopol.org/node/549 URL;VALUE=URI:http://transitionsebastopol.org/node/549 SUMMARY:Collective Meditation DESCRIPTION:

\\"\\"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 \;

 \;

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260421T172638Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110909T223000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110909T223000Z UID:http://transitionsebastopol.org/node/562 URL;VALUE=URI:http://transitionsebastopol.org/node/562 SUMMARY:Insurgent Elders Gathering DESCRIPTION:

When\: Friday afternoons\, 3\:30 p.m.
Where\: Coffee Catz\, 6761 Sebastopol Avenue\, Sebastopol

Friday afternoons at 3\:30 at Coffee Catz\, an informal gathering\, usually outdoors\, weather permitting. There has been a different assortment of folks at each one\, usually 4 to 5 of us. We encourage you to try it some week.

Drop in&mdash\;arrival and departure times are loose.

First person there asks at the counter for the &ldquo\;Insurgent Elders&rdquo\; sign to put on the chosen table area so others can find you. You might check the far back room if the weather&rsquo\;s cold or wet and choose some shade if it&rsquo\;s warm outside. It&rsquo\;s possible no one would show up\, but it hasn&rsquo\;t happened yet!

-- Alexandra &\; Lucky

 \;

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260421T172638Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110911T190000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110911T230000Z UID:http://transitionsebastopol.org/node/551 URL;VALUE=URI:http://transitionsebastopol.org/node/551 SUMMARY:Nurturing True Resiiency in the Face of Challenging Times DESCRIPTION:

Save the date! 9/11 Special Meditation Program

9/11 marks the anniversary of a tragic and terrifying event. Let it now be an opportunity and reminder for us to go within. We will spend the afternoon in meditations for strengthening our inner ability to meet the craziness of the world with renewed presence\, forgiveness and love. In this way\, we truly build in ourselves an ability to meet the challenges and chaos of the world around us\, as well as experience more joy. In this way\, we feel the tangible effects of the real resilience that we need to live in these times.  \;

Sebastopol location TBA

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260421T172638Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110912T150000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110912T160000Z UID:http://transitionsebastopol.org/node/557 URL;VALUE=URI:http://transitionsebastopol.org/node/557 SUMMARY:Transition US presents\: Exploring The Ingredients For Transition w/ Rob Hopkins DESCRIPTION:

\\"\\"Registration\: \;

Informative\, inspiring and engaging events like this one are made possible through donations from those who benefit most ... people like you. \; We just want to thank you advance for your support. \; The suggested donation for this event is $10 but we are grateful for any amount\, larger or smaller.

Descripton\:

Join us for an insightful conversation with Rob Hopkins\, author\, Permaculturist and founder of the Transition Towns Movement.

In this conversation we will be asking Rob to go more deeply into the "\;ingredients of Transition"\; as well as answering questions supplied by participants. Transition US board member\, author and visionary Vicki Robin will be the host for this call.

In July our call with Rob\, hosted by Richard Heinberg has been listened to by well over 1\,000 people in just a few short weeks. If you have not heard that yet - \;listen to a recording of our last call with Rob here >\;>\; \;

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END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260421T172638Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110913T010000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110913T010000Z UID:http://transitionsebastopol.org/node/558 URL;VALUE=URI:http://transitionsebastopol.org/node/558 SUMMARY:Collective Meditation DESCRIPTION:

\\"\\"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 \;

 \;

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260421T172638Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110916T223000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110916T223000Z UID:http://transitionsebastopol.org/node/563 URL;VALUE=URI:http://transitionsebastopol.org/node/563 SUMMARY:Insurgent Elders Gathering DESCRIPTION:
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When\: Friday afternoons\, 3\:30 p.m.
Where\: Coffee Catz\, 6761 Sebastopol Avenue\, Sebastopol

Friday afternoons at 3\:30 at Coffee Catz\, an informal gathering\, usually outdoors\, weather permitting. There has been a different assortment of folks at each one\, usually 4 to 5 of us. We encourage you to try it some week.

Drop in&mdash\;arrival and departure times are loose.

First person there asks at the counter for the &ldquo\;Insurgent Elders&rdquo\; sign to put on the chosen table area so others can find you. You might check the far back room if the weather&rsquo\;s cold or wet and choose some shade if it&rsquo\;s warm outside. It&rsquo\;s possible no one would show up\, but it hasn&rsquo\;t happened yet!

-- Alexandra &\; Lucky

 \; \;

END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20260421T172638Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110917T170000Z DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20110917T190000Z UID:http://transitionsebastopol.org/node/555 URL;VALUE=URI:http://transitionsebastopol.org/node/555 SUMMARY:Reskilling Class Series\: Herbs for Easing Stress with Suzie Gruber DESCRIPTION:

In this class we will talk about the origins of stress in our nervous systems as a way of understanding why we feel stressed out. Additionally\, we will discuss specific plants that can be helpful to address nervous system issues such as anxiety\, depression and insomnia. Learn how you can incorporate medicinal herbs into your wellness toolkit.

When\: Saturday\, September 17\, 10 a.m.--Noon

Where\: Sonoma County Herb Exchange Barn at Laguna Farm\, 1764 Cooper Road\, Sebastopol \;

Cost\: $10 donation&mdash\;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&rsquo\; cooperative providing high quality organic medicinal herbs.

For more information please call (707) 888-9646 or email suzie@suziegruber.com.

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