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In This Issue:
Literacy in Oregon:
Tutors & Adult Learners
Part 3 of 3
It’s 3a.m. and our icebergs are
melting…who is going to answer
the phone? Earth Day 2008
Music makes the World
Go Round…Meet
Indubious!
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Flowstone P.O. Box 41842 Eugene, OR 97404 www.flowstonenews.com 541.337.1192 Our Mission • To bring the diverse and colorful community of Oregon together through events and on the pages of Flowstone. • Create and maintain a sustainable community both environmentally and economically. • Foster creativity and confidence in the human condition while serving as a guide to the rich and varied cultural environment that exists in our region. • Provide affordable advertising rates so that we may be of mutual support to those wish to promote their business and/or organization. • Protect and preserve the silent members of our community, which includes the mountains, and rivers that make up our landscape and the animals that make them their homes. Editor / Advertising/Web Master Cheetah Lindquester [email protected] Assistant Editor / Distribution Brad McClellan [email protected] Staff Writers Kaya Singer, Sugeet, Naomi McClellan, Kristen Bradford, Leigh Spencer, Mikayla James, Peter O’Rourke, Yaakov Levine Publication Information Flowstone is published once monthly. Free at locations throughout Oregon, subscriptions are available for $20 / year. Thank you to Western Oregon Web Press who does such a wonderful job printing Flowstone. All contents are subject to Copyright © 2008 as the works of Flowstone and/or the authors whose work is presented within these pages. The views expressed herein are not necessarily that of Flowstone. Submissions We encourage submissions from all community members. Please submit articles 500 words or less, poetry, photographs, events, class listings and letters to the editor by the 20th of each month for inclusion in the next months issue. www.flowstonenews.com Advertising Flowstone seeks to support local businesses and organizations by offering affordable advertising rates. Please call Cheetah at 541.337.1192 for more information or email [email protected]. Volume 2; Issue 3 April 2008 3. . . A Letter from the Editor Local & World News 3. . . Literacy: Adult Learners & Tutors By Peggy L. Murphy Arts & Entertainment 4. . . Indubious: Brothers with a Message 5 . . . Arts & Entertainment Calendar Community Voices 6. . . The Voluntary Human Extinction Movement By Breland Draper 6. . . The Nature of Peace Environmental Action 7. . .Clear Cutting the Climate By Josh Schlossberg 8 . . Earth Day 2008 At the Table 9. . . Opulent Mung Bean Balls of Samarkand Growing Gardens & Families 9. . .Feng Shui for Homebuyers By Sugeet Body, Mind & Spirit 10. . . The Astrology of Resourcefulness By Cheetah 11. . . Essential Oil Profile: Magic Lotus By Peter O’Rourke 11. . . Enlightening Events, Classes & Workshops 12. . . Classified Ads & Announcements 13 ‐ 18. . . Please Support those who make Flowstone Possible 19. . .Become a Flowstone Sponsor 20. . . Flowstone Presents Uprite Dub Orchestra & Nuborn Tribe!! Saturday, April 5th WOW Hall 2
A letter from the editor
Dear Readers, From the very start we have sought to make Flowstone a true community paper and so far we feel we have succeeded. People from all over the state continue to submit their articles and events and I am personally amazed at the wonderful knowledge and experience that people share with us. They are sharing so much that we have now built up quite a collection of articles on our website that have not been in print. This month you can read about the links between poor digestion and stress by Yaakov Levine and those of you that are entrepreneurs will enjoy Kaya Singer’s article about finding the right balance between your business and personal life. Just go to www.flowstonenews.com and click on Bonus Articles. This issue concludes our three part series on Literacy and we are very excited to be hosting a benefit concert for Oregon Literacy, Inc., featuring the supreme talents of Uprite Dub Orchestra and Nuborn Tribe. Please join us Saturday, April 5th at WOW Hall in Eugene for a night of reggae, dub and dancing all for a great cause. Other reasons to celebrate include the 38th Earth Day for which we have posted several events for your consideration. Of course, each issue of Flowstone recognizes the importance of our lovely planet and we encourage all our readers to move beyond the “green” hype and make changes that matter. Wishing you a lovely Spring…. Cheetah Flowstone Editor [email protected] Art By Mirabel
Local & World News
Somewhere in Oregon an Adult Learner
Needs Your Help
By Peggy L. Murphy In Oregon, there is a shortage of tutors for adult learners. In 2004‐2005, over 21,000 adults enrolled in GED (high school diploma equivalent), basic adult skills, and English language classes at Oregon’s Community Colleges. Nearly every adult literacy program has learners waiting for tutors. It’s likely that a volunteer tutor could make a big difference to these learners. If you could help deserving, hard‐working adults boost their basic skills so they could be better workers, help their children in school, pay taxes, contribute to the economy, and help their community, wouldn’t you? If you knew that many immigrants come to the U.S. from countries with educational opportunities only for the wealthy or upper middle classes, wouldn’t you want to help them learn English so that they could become better workers, help their children in school, pay taxes, and contribute to the economy? Who are these adult learners? They are your neighbors in your community. About 60 percent of them work, probably full‐time, for low wages. Forty percent are likely unemployed. It’s unlikely that these learners have high school diplomas. About 1,500 were enrolled in GED programs. Nearly 10,000 were enrolled in adult basic education classes (with education levels below high school). About 10,500 were English‐language learners. Oregon’s adult literacy programs are funded through the Department of Community Colleges and Workforce Development (OWDS). Nonprofit organizations such as local literacy councils, church groups and social service organizations also have programs. State funding at OWDS is limited to program staff and teachers; nonprofits receive some foundation grants to run programs. Small donations and fundraising also help support nonprofit literacy programs in Oregon. But volunteer tutors are critical to the success of adult literacy efforts. Getting involved in a tutoring program is straightforward: Step 1: Find a nearby program that needs your help: Call Oregon Literacy’s “LitLine”, toll free at 800 322 8715. Ask about programs in your area. At Oregon Literacy’s website, you can find tutor resources: www.oregonliteracy.org. Follow the link for tutors: find out how to become a tutor and view the resources available to tutors. Search on the internet or look in the phone book. Ask your library if it has a literacy program and needs tutors. Step 2: Contact the program. Volunteer your services. Take the training and become a certified tutor. Sign up to be a tutor. See how easy it is to become a volunteer literacy tutor. Each tutor makes a difference. For example, Rogue Community College is currently recruiting and training tutors. They have 20 tutors and 25 students – that means five deserving, hard‐working learners need a hand up. Ten more volunteers could serve 10 more learners. The program provides tutor training for a small fee, which may be waived, and provides mentoring and other assistance that helps assure success. Wouldn’t you like to make a difference? Then get out there and volunteer! 3
Arts & Entertainment
Indubious:
Brothers with a Message
Evidence that Music Has the Power to Change Our Outlooks on Life for the Better Spencer and Evan Burton of the band Indubious have had a very special bond since birth. Not only are they brothers and best friends with the same passion for making music, but they were both born with a special gift. They were both born with the disease Cystic Fibrosis, a genetic disorder that is currently the most common life‐
shortening hereditary disease in the United States. Now most people are curious as to how somebody could consider this disease as a gift, but this unique outlook is exactly what is giving people hope and giving rise to a whole new way of thinking and living for their faithful fans, who call themselves Indubians. “Live Indubiously” has become their motto, meaning living life without doubt and fear and a full respect for all things, good and bad. Spencer and Evan claim that the circumstances in their lives have made them who they are today and they would not change that for anything. This attitude is fully represented in their music and live shows, which have been described as powerful, epic, and uplifting in not only the sound and lyrics, but also pure energy, which it puts forth. Their unique reggae sound is currently carving itself out a new niche in the San Francisco Bay Area with songs that resonate positivity like Bob Marley and speak to our souls like The Beatles. “We are here to share our message with the world and show people that we write our own story in life and that absolutely anything is possible as long as you eliminate the doubt and fear that our society and culture thrives off of” says Evan, keyboardist and vocalist for Indubious. “In order to truly live, you must die before you die. This means that the moment you realize that we are all mortal and nothing is permanent, you can truly cherish the life you have right now because all you have is right now. Anybody could be gone in the next moment no matter how healthy, sick, rich, or poor they may be and most would have lived a life full of worry and stress over things that have no weight in our actual well being.” claims Spencer, Bass guitarist and vocalist for Indubious. Evan notes that “We have always felt that that the best outlet for our message would be through music and to see this all materializing for us is more than we ever could have asked for. If we could help just one person through our music then it would all be worthwhile but to see the response that we are getting and the potential impact we could have on the world is leaving us amazed and humbled.” Indubious’ first full‐length album, Fresh Leaves, has just been released and they will be touring the west coast this year through Washington, Oregon, and California. For more information, songs, pictures and a complete list of tour dates visit their website at www.indubiousmusic.com or www.myspace.com/indubious. Indubious is genre‐bending power trio, pumping a positive message and wielding impressive instrumental skill. Their new approach to reggae is attracting a huge fan base and rave reviews throughout California and Oregon. Spencer and Evan Burton, the bands founders, were born with the genetic disorder Cystic Fibrosis, and are dedicated to bringing awareness to this disease through benefit concerts and motivational speaking. Currently residing in Grants Pass OR, they are anticipating a busy 2008 touring schedule after the release of their first full length album ʺFresh Leavesʺ in early 2008. Be sure to check www.indubiousmusic.com for a list of their upcoming shows and www.livingindubiously.com for information on Cystic Fibrosis and their fundraising events. A note from the editor: I recently had the pleasure to hear Fresh Leaves and the sound is amazing. With funky beats and lyrics that are hip and relevant to our times, Indubious has put together a fabulous first album. You can feel the energy and vibrancy of these young men. While their music is probably geared towards their peers, I was impressed as a 34‐year‐old mother of two that I found myself grooving along doing my housework listening to Indubious…and anytime I can groove along doing housework, you know that it has to be good! Listen for yourself at www.myspace.com/indubious. Musicians and Artists! Send
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Music, Theatre & Dancing, Oh My!
EUGENE
WOW Hall: 4/2, Steve Novick for Senate Benefit Concert 4/2, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey Listening Party 4/3, Luciano, Mikey General & the JAH messenjah Band, DJ Kal‐El, NWWRF Videos 4/4, Art Reception for Unheard Voices/Unseen Lives, A Path to Empowerment 4/5, Flowstone presents, Uprite Dub Orchestra & Nuborn Tribe 4/6, An Evening with the California Guitar Trio 4/8, Diet Mountain Dew Presents, The 4Trees, Poster Boys, ATS & Gristified 4/9, Citizens for Public Accountability hosts Downtown Together! 4/10, Heavyweight Dub Champion 4/11, S.E.E. w/Disco Organica 4/13, Spring Cleaning 4/15, Project 86, The Classic Crime, The Becoming 4/15, WOW Hall Fundraiser, WineStylesʹ Benefit Tuesday 4/16, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey with Eleven Eyes 4/18, Pigeon John, Ohmega Watts, Braille with live band 4/19, The Wood Brothers with Carsie Blanton 4/19, At the Indigo District, Why?, DoublePlusGood, Cars & Trains 4/20, Jason Webley, Vermillion Lies, Unkle Nancy 4/21, Volunteer Orientation 4/24, Cunninlynguists, Substantial, The Garden, Ender 4/25, Make Music presents Lafa Taylor 4/26, Cherry Poppinʹ Daddies 4/27, Dezarie 4/27, At the McDonald Theatre, The Swell Season 4/28, Lyrics Born 4/29, Citizens for Public Accountability hosts Downtown Together! 4/30, Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks with The Joggers The McDonald Theatre: St. Clair Productions: 4/2, The Starting Line 4/5, Tech N9ne 4/12, Cat Power 4/13, 3 Doors Down 4/16, Ani DiFranco 4/17 & 18, BANFF Mountain Film Festival 4/19, Death Cab For Cutie 4/27, The Swell Season 4/29, DeVotchKa 4/5, Ya Elah; Sacred Jewish Choral Music / 185 N. Mountain 4/6, Singing Workshop with Ya Elah Headwaters, 4th and C Streets 4/12, Freebo www.mcdonaldtheatre.com / 345‐4442 The Hult Center for the Performing Arts Presents: 4/6, Forever Tango 4/10, Eugene Symphony 4/10, Shasta Middle School 4/12, ZAPP Dance ‐ Legends 4/13, OMTA Spring Festival: Around the World with Music 4/13, Cats 4/16Chefsʹ Night Out 2008 4/17, Eugene Ballet Company 4/3 – 20, Willamette Repertory Theatre: Wild Oats 4/19 & 20, Eugene Ballet Company: Balanchine! 4/23,Hult Presents Capitol Steps 4/24, Sandra Brown Williams 4/25, little moments, BIG MAGIC: Big Brothers Big Sisters 4/26, Eugene Concert Choir: Voices of Eastern Europe 4/26 & 27, The Snow Maiden ‐ A Russian Fairytale 4/27, Dave Brubeck & Ramsey Lewis 4/29 & 30, Mamma Mia! www.hultcenter.org / 682.5000 ASHLAND
4/13, The Southern Oregon Concert Band Spring Concert at the Mountain Avenue Theater, www.socbang.org
4/26 – 27, ʺA Taste of Ashlandʺ with an opening gala event on April 25. www.atasteofashland.com 4/3, Gravitas Quartet 4/11, Martin Hayes & Dennis Cahill 4/15, The Waifs 4/16, Raiatea Helm 4/17, The Best of Swang 4/25, The Discreet Nightingale 4/27, Dave Brubeck & Ramsey Lewis Wednesdays: Crucial Vibes MCee Obsidion and DJ Aria...2 Freest
yle emcee/djs bringing elemental fun
k, hip‐hop, tribal, and worldbeat mus
ic to life. Eco‐bamboo dancefloor, AN
D, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Fridays: Reggae Fridaze...eMCee Obsidion and DJ Ari
a...the epicenter of Ashlandʹs BASS c
ulture. Shaking up Reggae roots, dan
cehall, and DUB vibrations. Snacks and deals till midnight. No mi
nors. FREE, Positive...Conscious...Cr
ucial Tabu, 76 N Pioneer, 10pm‐2am www.theshedd.org / 434.7000 www.wowhall.org / 687‐2746 The Shedd Insitute: Take a music bath once or twice a
week for a few seasons. You will
find it is to the soul what a water
bath is to the body.
~Oliver Wendell Holmes
www.stclairevents.com / 535‐3562. The Mobius: 4/4, Audiopharmacy 4/5, Craig Wrightʹs Cast of Clowns with Melvin Seals, Greg Anton, Jeff Pevar 4/7, Mobius Mixer 4/8, Califonia Guitar Trio 4/12, Stephan Wrembel Trio At the Havurah 4/13, Toubab Krewe 4/14, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey 4/23, Jamie Janover, Lynx, Sasha Rose 4/24, Blue Cranes and Ebu Gogo 4/25, Brothers of Baladi 4/26, NEW MONSOON 4/27, Dave Stringer www.themobius.com / 488.8894 GRANTS PASS EUGENE Bijou Art Cinemas 492 East 13th 686‐2458 www.bijou‐cinemas.com DIVA CENTER 110 W. BROADWAY 344‐3482 www.diva.proscenia.net MEDFORD Center for Spiritual Living presents: Spiritual Cinema on the last Friday of
each month at 7p.m. Please call for fi
lm, 734‐8581. Dance
The DanceSpace, 280 Hersey St. offe
rs ongoing dance: 1st and 3rd Wednesday evenings, 8‐10pm, Ashland Body Choir. 2nd and 4th Wednesday evenings, 8‐10pm. Love Café is a dance experience the 2nd & 4th Friday each month, 8‐11pm at the Oak Street Dan
ce Studio, 1287 Oak St. Ashland Rogue Theatre Presents: 4/3, Jackie Greene 4/5, Riders In The Sky 4/19, Walter Trout & The Radicals www.roguetheatre.com / 471‐1316 MEDFORD
Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater: 4/8, Forever Tango 4/13, Celebrating State Soloists 4/15, Ani DiFranco 4/19, Rogue Valley Symphony: Alexander Tutunov plays Gershwinʹs Rhapsody in Blue 4/20, Velveteen Rabbit 4/26 & 27 Rogue Valley Chorale Most Happy Fella! 4/28, Capitol Steps www.craterian.org 779.3000 FILM
ASHLAND 4/3 – 7, The 7th annual Ashland Independent Film Festival. Over 80 documentaries, features and short films will be screened over five days. Filmmakers from around the world will be on hand to share their stories. www.ashlandfilm.org
Theater
ASHLAND Oregon Cabaret Theatre, 3/14 – 6/1 Altar Boyz 488‐2902, www.oregoncabaret.com Oregon Shakespeare Festival, 15 S. Pioneer St. Now – 11/2, Coriolanus 4/15 – 11/1, The Further www.osfashland.org / 482‐4331 EUGENE Actors Cabaret Presents: 4/11 – 5/10, Breaking Up is Hard to Do http://actorscabaret.org / 683‐4368 Lord Leebrick Theatre Company 3/14 – 4/6, The Busy World Is Hushed 4/11, Marx in Soho By Howard Zinn ONE NIGHT ONLY www.lordleebrick.com TALENT Camelot Theatre 3/12 – 4/13, Do I Hear A Waltz; Based on the Arthur Laurents play ʺThe Time Of The Cuckooʺ 4/30 – 5/25, Dancing at Lughnasa,535‐
5250, www.camelottheatre.com
Ongoing
Live
Music
ASHLAND Jefferson State Pub 31 Water Street www.thejeffersonstatepub.com Wild Goose, 2365 Ashland St. COTTAGE GROVE Axe and Fiddle 657 East Main Street www.axeandfiddle.com, 942.5942 EUGENE John Henry’s 77 West Broadway www.johnhenrysclub.com, 342‐3358 Latitude 21, 21 W. 6th Ave 338‐9000 Cozmic Pizza 199 W. 8th
www.cozmicpizza.com 338‐9333 Sam Bond’s Garage, 407 Blair Blvd, 431‐6603 www.sambonds.com GRANTS PASS G Street Bar & Grill, 125 SE G St. Laughing Clam, 121 SW G St. H Street Eatery, 225 H St. MEDFORD Johnny B’s, 35 S. Bartlett 773‐1900 TALENT Downtowne Coffee House 200 Talent Ave. Avalon Bar & Grill 105 Valley View Rd. 5
Community Voices
The Voluntary Human
Extinction Movement
The Nature of
Peace
By Breland Draper “May we live long and die out.” These are the words that greet you as you enter the Voluntary Human Extinction Movement website (www.vhemt.org). It’s a phrase that you’re likely to have never heard before. Yet on the Internet it’s a known movement that prescribes a cure for our world’s environmental problems: The voluntary extinction of the human species. VHEMT (pronounced Vehement) relies on the basis that human beings, or at least the overpopulated community that we have grown into, is the sole cause for most of the world’s environmental problems. So, obviously to them, the solution to these problems would be the removal of our species. Voluntary extinction is an extreme idea that even members of the movement admit will never happen. But the group seems to think that by getting their message across they will be educating people on the devastation caused by human overpopulation. The movement believes that every person who voluntarily stops breeding makes the cause a success. The movement claims no organization and believes that such a movement has existed throughout human existence. It’s most outspoken member and the one who came up with the name is Les U. Knight. VHEMT’s website describes Knight as living in the Columbia and Willamette watersheds, being proud of getting rid of his car in 2000, then descending to the dark side in 2007 by buying a new car, and being a part of the human family. The site offers no description for his race, gender, age, occupation, etc. This information is considered “irrelevant data” for the movement’s cause. VHEMT’s website consists of a large selection of questions and answers. They are set up in nine categories: about the movement, biology and breeding, death, demography, ecology, economics, politics, philosophy and religion, and science fiction and fantasy. The questions range from, “What is the Voluntary Human Extinction Movement?” to “Without us, who would protect Earth from extraterrestrial threats like comets and asteroids?” and “Why not move excess human population to colonies on other planets?” VHEMT’s answers are fairly short and to the point. Also on the website there are several cartoons that highlight the destruction of overpopulation, including an animated film that shows storks dropping cloth wrapped bombs that explode on pristine natural habitats and bring about babies, SUVs, and rows of houses. Recently I had an email conversation with Les U. Knight. These are the questions that I asked him and the answers that I received: First of all I would like to know what drives you to speak out for VHEMT. Concern for humanity and Earthʹs biosphere. Every problem on Earth, both social and environmental, could be ameliorated by improving our population density. What about VHEMT do you think most people should know about? Rather than knowing anything about VHEMT, itʹs most important that people gain an earth‐
centered perspective to replace the dominant human‐centered orientation. Without an understanding that we are but one of millions of species sharing this planet, our voluntary extinction for the good of all life wonʹt begin to make sense. What kind of a message would you like to get across with the work that you do for the movement? I would like all couples who are considering creating another human to think about the consequences of doing so. Our reproductive choices are by far the greatest impact we have on Earthʹs biosphere, and yet most have never considered not breeding. Of course it does no good to think about not breeding when the meansto do so is denied, so universal reproductive freedom is the first requirement. Hundreds of millions of couples lack access to adequate contraceptive services. They are denied the basic human right to not breed, with tragic results. Even in the US, people under 30 are often denied sterilizations because theyʹre too young to decide to not reproduce. Theyʹre not considered too young to decide to reproduce, however. ʺThere is a peace that exists in itself. It does not need the absence of war to manifest. That is the peace that we all are looking for. Peace is the one element that, by its very nature, is the most accessible to us, and yet it is the one we miss the most. It is so readily available, and yet it is so far away. It is so close at hand and yet so unknown. It is so present and yet so absent. All we have to do is begin by a simple introduction. You have been introduced to a lot of people except for one. And that person is you. So, let me introduce you to you.ʺ Prem Rawat Prem Rawat, also known as Maharaji, has been introducing thousands of people to themselves since he was eight years old. For those who wish to make peace a reality, he offers a practical way, free of charge, for a person to live a fulfilled life, independent of philosophy, religion or spiritual path. ʺWhat I offer people is not just talk,ʺ he says, ʺbut a way to go inside and savor the peace that is within.ʺ His simple yet profound gift is being enjoyed by thousands of people in more than 90 countries and 70 languages around the world. Here are what some people here in the Rogue Valley have to say: Prem Rawat has indeed introduced me to an inner oasis where I can drink in such a deep peace. For over thirty years of traveling within, I am so grateful for this gift, so simple, in my life.ʺ Carol, Ashland Prem Rawat, not only asks the questions, he answers them without words. He has given me a tool that unearths an experience from within me. I learnt this from him 30 years ago and it is as fresh as a flower, fulfilling me every day, to this day. R.C., Medford Every day it is so wonderful to again discover that which is within that one thing in my existence that I can count on for beauty and joy. That wonʹt change or go away. Not because Iʹm a nice guy (or not) or that Iʹve done something great (or not), but just because I am alive. This beauty and joy are hidden within this life for me to enjoy. For me! So simple, so real. Mike M., Ashland There are many ways to find out more, if interested: Prem Rawatʹs message is broadcast world‐wide in the award‐winning series ʺWords of Peaceʺ In the Rogue Valley: Cable TV — channel 15, Charter and AHN, Sundays at 4:00 ‐ 4:30 p.m. Introductory video events at the Gresham Room, Ashland Public Library. Every other Sunday at 7:30 p.m. from April 6th onwards. On‐line www.wordsofpeace.org www.tprf.org www.contactinfo.net ʺYou have a choice. You can either be lonely or be full. My recommendation: Be full. Be full every minute. Why? Because the possibility exists that you can be full every single minute. You can be content. You can be in joy. The possibility exists.ʺ Prem Rawat 6
Environmental Action
Clearcutting the Climate
changes which he predicts will be ʺrapid, violent and chaotic,ʺ ones that may ʺend civilization as we know it,” such as: heating oceans, large scale ecosystem destruction, and – oh yes – the eradication of all but a billion humans from the face of the Earth. After administering this bitter pill, Dr. Fuller assured attendees that all is not lost: even if we can’t stop “global heating,” we can slow it down by cutting back carbon emissions and by preserving as many wild ecosystems as possible. Fuller also offered the reality check that perhaps just as important as taking action to slow climate change is learning how to adapt to its inevitability. Real and False Solutions to the Climate/Forest Crises, with Mark Robinowitz, creator of GreenwashEugene.com Additional workshops by members of www.cascadiaecoadvocates.org & www.aprovecho.org . By Josh Schlossberg, Cascadiaʹs Ecosystem Advocates www.cascadiaecoadvocates.org It may have taken decades, but could it be that the environmental movement has finally gotten the mainstream media, politicians and the American public to understand that protecting the environment doesn’t just mean saving a favorite hiking trail or even some fuzzy critters, but is actually about the future of life as we know it on planet Earth? Or maybe it has more to do with the unanimous climate change science from the likes of James Hansen, James Lovelock and others. Or unprecedented natural disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and southern Californiaʹs wildfires. Or possibly even – as much as I hate to admit it – Gore’s simplistic movie. Whatever the reason for the consciousness shift, one thing is for certain: the time to act is now! Now that the very real possibility of planetary destruction from the Climate Crisis has finally registered in the psyche of anyone that matters, the concern is no longer whether or not politicians, media or industry will keep ignoring the issue. As much as they all might like to, those pesky killer storms, ravaging droughts, raging wildfires, and rising sea levels have a way of keeping the topic in the public eye. No, today’s challenge is not that climate change will be left out of the dialogue—in fact, everyone from the Bush Gang to Fortune 500 CEOs are proposing all sorts of minor tweaks that they claim will address climate change, while coincidentally allowing them to continue business as usual. So there’s plenty of talk…The problem is that few genuine, comprehensive plans of action are in the works to honestly try to veer us off our collision course with biospheric collapse. The dragon the environmental movement must now slay has a name and it is: “greenwash.” For example: We have Walmart finally responding to public pressure by agreeing to waste a fraction less energy when peddling their garbage ‐‐ but no plans to encourage the local production and sale of goods by banning the construction of new box stores. We have Congressional bills that would mandate a slight increase in vehicle fuel efficiency ‐‐ but no plans to rearrange cities and offer incentives for walking, biking and light rail, while making cities greener and more livable. We have programs to plant tree seedlings to absorb carbon from the atmosphere ‐
‐ but no plans to stop (or even to scale back) logging the planetʹs fraction of remaining native forests. With the United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization attributing 25‐30% of human caused carbon emissions to logging the world’s forest (the second largest source of emissions after fossil fuels, according to NASA), clearly one of the simplest, quickest and most effective steps we can take in the U.S. to cut back carbon emissions is to stop logging our nationʹs 5% remaining native forests. Seizing the opportunity to connect intact forests and a livable climate, Native Forest Council, Cascadia’s Ecosystem Advocates and GreenwashEugene.com seized the opportunity to organize “Clearcutting the Climate: a conference of science and action,” this past January at the University of Oregon in Eugene. The concept of Clearcutting the Climate was to provide the latest science on the topic of forests, logging and climate change, expose fraudulent “solutions” to the climate crisis, as well as to facilitate collaboration between citizens and activist groups working on the issues of climate and forest protection. 200 concerned citizens from Oregon, Washington and California (with a few attendees from as far away as Maine and Washington, DC) attended the daylong conference to glean wisdom from the information‐packed presentations of nearly a dozen scientists, educators, activists and environmental leaders from across the Pacific Northwest. Some of the discussions and workshops included: Newest objective for forest management: Carbon Storage, with Dr. Olga Krankina, Professor of Forest Management and Forest Ecology at Oregon State. “Myths and Facts about Forests and Global Warming, with Doug Heiken of Oregon Wild. www.tinyurl.com/2n96m5 Dr. Alder Fuller of Eugene’s Euglena Academy (www.euglena‐academy.net) minced no words in explaining how the planet might already be past the tipping point for catastrophic climate change. The future, as he sees it, holds planetary Native Forest Council’s Tim Hermach finished off the conference by reminding attendees of the power of the individual to create change in the world. Hermach also stressed the need to demand accountability from our corporate masters who are committing ʺcrimes against nature and humanity,ʺ and how we must all find the courage to forge a new path into an uncertain future. “Fuels treatment” or understory clearcut on Medford BLM Clearcutting the Climate was videotaped and will be uploaded to the website www.forestclimate.org, along with articles relevant to forests and climate change. DVDs of the conference are available for a $20 donation by sending an email to [email protected], calling 541‐688‐2600, going to www.forestcouncil.org/join or mailing a check to: Native Forest Council, ATTN: CONFERENCE, PO Box 2190, Eugene, OR 97402. This season looks to see Umpqua Watersheds lead many wonderful hikes and visit some excellent community events. On April 12th we will be going to Cougar Bluffs Roadless Area. The next weekend is the Earth Day and Energy Fair at the Douglas County Fairgrounds where we will have the always popular Earth Day Jeopardy booth. On May 10th we will hike to see the Wonderful Susan Creek Falls . On May 31st we will visit Rock Creek Caves in the Camas Valley Area. The end of June finds Umpqua Watersheds hosting a variety of wonderful activities during Wilderness Week. We will begin with the Wilderness Slideshow at the Douglas County Library on June 18th. On the 21st Oregon Wild will join us on a trip to Twin Lakes in the Calf Copeland Roadless Area. We will lead a rare weekday hike to the Castle Fork Roadless Area on Thursday June 26th. Wilderness week will conclude on Saturday the 28th with one of my favorite hikes near Bulldog Rock. Preparations have also begun on the 22nd Umpqua River Appreciation Day Festival which will be on July 19th, so save the date to join us at this wonderful and fun family event. We look forward to seeing you at one of our upcoming activities. Come join us in the woods and see why we work so hard to protect these last of our untouched public lands. If you have any questions or would like to lead a hike to one of your favorite areas please call Umpqua Watersheds at 541‐672‐7065. North Mountain Park offers a wide range of experiences for nature lovers. 488.6606, http://ashlandparks.recware.com Eugene Outdoor Program offers a wide variety of outdoor activities for all ages. 682‐5329 www.eugene‐or.gov/recoutdoor.
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Climate Change Fact Sheet a.k.a.
Your Earth Day Wake Up Call! April 22, 2008 marks the 38th Earth Day. While it’s great that people are coming to realize that the environment is not something we can continue to destroy, it doesn’t mean anything unless we change our ways. The following are facts provided by our friends at www.earthday.net. ℡
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By 2030 the number of automobiles in the world will increase by 50%. According to Chevron, the world consumes two barrels of oil for every barrel discovered. It took 125 years to consume the first trillion barrels of oil – the world will consume the next trillion in only 30 years, according to Chevron. By 2030 the world will consume 47% more oil than it did in 2003. During the last one hundred years the global temperature has warmed between 0.7‐1.5°C. It is predicted that global temperatures in 2100 will be 1.4‐5.8°C warmer than they were in 1990. The current pace of sea‐level rise is 50% faster then in the last century. Scientists estimate the sea level will rise by 3.5‐34.6 inches by 2100. Much of the United States has already warmed, by as much as 4°F. The five warmest years over last century have likely been: 2005, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2004. The top 10 warmest years have all occurred since 1990. Since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, carbon dioxide (a green house gas linked to climate change) in the atmosphere has increased by 35%. Diseases such as malaria are predicted to spread as the world grows warmer, due to the carriers of disease spreading out over a larger geographical area. Of particular concern is the stability of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet. A sudden collapse would raise sea levels 16‐20 feet, though the likelihood of such a collapse before the year 2100 is low. Despite natural emissions of carbon dioxide (CO2) emitted by volcanoes, for example, human activities are now adding about 7 billion metric tons of carbon into the atmosphere every year. New energy discoveries are mainly occurring in places where resources are difficult to extract‐physically, technically, economically, and politically. Oil production is in decline in 33 of the 48 largest oil producing countries,3 yet energy demand is increasing around the globe as economies grow and nations develop. Oil and gas currently provide more than half of the world’s energy supply, and according to the International Energy Agency, they—along with coal (which also releases CO2)—will continue to be the major sources of energy well into the 21st century unless things are changed. The International Energy Agency estimates that the world will need to invest $16 trillion over the next three decades to maintain and expand energy supply. Over half the world’s oil supplies lie in just 5 countries. Agriculture and biodiversity are already being impacted by global warming. 10% of all known plant species are under threat of extinction. Over 20 Million Americans, 6.3 million of which are children, suffer from asthma. Public health experts are worries that those numbers will rise with continued greenhouse gas emissions. People living in cities such as Atlanta, Baltimore, and Cincinnati could by mid‐century see a 60% increase in the number of high smog level days. Diseases such as malaria and West Nile virus will occur in large numbers in the United States as a result of warmer temperatures. The Arctic ice pack has lost an area about twice the size of Texas since the mid‐1970ʹs. Automobiles count for almost a third of the U.S.ʹs Carbon Dioxide (CO2) emissions ‐ the largest source after power plants. Each gallon of gasoline burned creates 20 pounds of CO2. Vehicles in the United States release more CO2 than all the energy sources (such as heating, electricity, vehicles, and factories) in all of India. As many as 15‐37% of all wildlife species in some regions could be ʺcommitted to extinctionʺ by 2050 years because of global climate change. Salmon, trout, and waterfowl are particularly vulnerable to climate change. Climate change is having a disastrous effect on coral reefs, including in the Florida Keys, the Bahamas, and Mexico. Winter temperatures in the Arctic have warmed by as much as 7° F over the last 60 years, a faster rate than in any other region. This affects wildlife such as foxes, caribou, walruses, and polar bears. It also affects the lifestyles of native peoples in the Arctic. By planting a large tree that creates shade, one can reduce heating and cooling costs annually by up to 40%. Earth Day Events around Oregon
Remember to carpool or use your feet to get to these events! ASHLAND Rogue Valley Earth Day 2008 “Growing Our Common Ground” Saturday, April 19, 11am‐4pm Discover ways to shape a sustainable lifestyle and celebrate Earth Day at the grounds of ScienceWorks Hands‐on Museum, 1500 East Main Street, Ashland. Over 75 exhibits will offer information useful to homeowners and gardeners, such as green building ideas, water and energy conservation, native plant landscaping, locally grown and organic food options and renewable energy choices. Hours of family friendly fun includes live music and dance, kids’ games and crafts, eco‐friendly edibles, a free shuttle from Medford and much more. Free outdoor event. Visit www.RogueValleyEarthDay.net or call 488‐6606 for more details. Free Latex Paint Drop‐off Events Friday, April 18 & Saturday, April 19*, 8am‐4pm. Drop off your household latex paints for proper disposal. Remember: household latex paints only; this event is not open to business waste or oil based paints. Need some paint? Check out the free re‐use table. Drop‐off sites: Rogue Disposal & Recycling transfer station, 8001 Table Rock Road, White City, 779‐4161 Ashland Sanitary & Recycling transfer station, 3000 N. Valley View Road, Ashland, 482‐1471 *Southern Oregon Sanitation, 1381 Redwood Avenue, Grants Pass, 479‐5335 (*Sat., April 19 only) **Allied Waste Services of Grants Pass transfer station, 1790 Merlin Road, Grants Pass, 479.3371 (**Sat., April 19 only; no reuse table) Household Hazardous Waste Drop‐off Event Friday, May 2 & Saturday May 3, 8am‐4pm Bring your household hazardous waste to Jackson County Expo Park. Cost is $5.00 per vehicle. Trade in your mercury thermometer for a digital one at no charge. Acceptable items include: cleaning supplies, batteries, pool and spa chemicals, lead and oil‐based paint, paint removers, wood preservatives and light ballasts. Do NOT bring: fluorescent bulbs, medical or biological waste, explosives, radioactive materials, ammunition, commercial or industrial waste, asbestos, 55 gallon drums, propane tanks, fire extinguishers or other metal tanks. For more information, contact Rogue Disposal at 779‐4161 or www.RogueDisposal.com. BEND April 21‐22: The 19th annual Central Oregon Earth Day Celebration. The Earth Day Celebration begins on Saturday April 19th with the Procession of the Species parade through downtown Bend at 11am and culminates with the Earth Day Fair, presented by St. Charles Medical Center, starting at 11am which attracts more than 10,000 visitors and hosts more than 100 booths offering educational information, products and services that lend themselves to a healthy sustainable environment. A plethora of interactive activities is available for people of all ages as well as delicious food, live music and dance performances. This event plays a vital role in strengthening the bond of our community while celebrating our natural environment. Admission to the fair is FREE to the public. CORVALLIS April 22, Earth Day Hoo Haa, 2‐6pm.Good music, good food, good people. Free. Celebrate Earth Day at the organic growers student farm! Plant a potato, sow a seed, grab a pitchfork and lend a hand! Farm tours, bubbles, face painting, Earth Info. Students, faculty and community members welcome! Bring the kids; please leave the pooch at home. FREE shuttle from campus, downtown. Come out and see the labors of the OSU organic growers club! Student farm, off hwy 34 across the Willamette, 760‐9812. More info at http://cropandsoil.oregonstate.edu/organic_grower/
EUGENE April 27, Cascades Raptor Center’s 14th Annual Earth Day Celebration, 10am ‐ 5pm. Cascade Raptor Center is dedicated to the care of injured, sick and orphaned raptors, and their return to the wild ‐ as well as public education about wildlife and the world we share. Look behind the scenes at CRCʹs wildlife rehabilitation facility and view 32 species of native Oregon birds. Stroll along forest paths; listen to Native American storytellers & live acoustic music filtering through the woodland setting.Kids activities & refreshments available. Suggested admission $3. 32275 Fox Hollow Road, across from the Ridgeline Trail. www.eraptors.org
SILVERTON April 19, 9th Annual Earth Day Celebrations at The Oregon Garden. 10am ‐ 4pm. Theme: Green Footprints. The Oregon Garden is going green! This year’s focus is on methods and meanings for lessoning our impact on the environment and natural resources, thereby “walking with green footprints.” Because of our commitment to community service and education, admission to The Garden and all Earth Day activities are FREE! www.oregongarden.org 503‐584‐7252, 879 W. Main Street.
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Growing Families & Gardens
At the Table
Feng Shui for Homebuyers
Opulent Mung Bean Balls of Samarkand
Courtesy of the folks at KitchenCaravan.com These mung bean balls have plenty of green herbs for the coming of spring, and eggs that symbolize fertility for the New Year. Mung beans are originally from China and India, but were spread to Central Asia because of the Silk Road. Ingredients: 1 cup dry mung beans 1 cup walnuts ½ cup mixed golden raisins, dried peaches, and dried apricots, finely chopped ½ cup white wine 1 tbsp. parsley, finely chopped 1 tbsp. mint, finely chopped 2 tbsp. apple cider vinegar 2 tbsp. lemon juice 1 tbsp.olive oil 1 tbsp. pomegranate molasses ¼ tsp. curry powder ½ tsp. salt 10 hard boiled eggs, shelled Garnish: 1 cup plain yogurt, seasoned with some olive oil, lemon juice, and salt. Rinse the mung beans and leave to soak for 4 hours. Drain and cover with at least double the amount of water and bring to a boil. Simmer until cooked through, about 30 minutes. Drain and cool. Meanwhile, bring the dried fruits to a low simmer in the wine, until almost all of the wine is absorbed, about 5 minutes. Separate the yolks from the whites of the hard boiled eggs. Finely chop up 4 egg whites. Set the yolks to the side. You can save the remaining egg whites for a salad or breakfast tomorrow morning. Grind the walnuts so that they resemble fine crumbs. In a food processor, start grinding the mung beans with some of the olive oil. Add the walnuts, and keep grinding. Pour in the vinegar, lemon juice, pomegranate molasses, curry, and pulse until fully combined. Transfer the mixture to a bowl and stir in the herbs and simmered fruits. You want the mixture to hold its shape. If it does not, add more ground walnuts. Gather a dollop of the mixture in the palm of your hand then place the yolk in the center. Gently envelop the yolk with the mixture, and seal them completely. Prepare all ten, and then let them sit in the refrigerator to set for about an hour. Serve with the seasoned yogurt. By Sugeet There are two sides to the For Sale transaction – the Seller and the Buyer. Feng Shui has something to say for each of them. This month, I’d like to address how you might use Feng Shui when looking to buy a property or home. Next month, I’ll take on Feng Shui for the Seller. If we start with property that you may want to build on there are several aspects you should consider. Avoid properties that head a “T” junction of roads (where the property faces oncoming traffic.) These are very problematic situations that, unless serious Feng Shui cures are applied, will stay in an owner’s hands for a very short time and then be on the market again. Not what you want! Next, walk the property. Notice if the plant life is healthy or struggling. Does the earth feel hard and compact or loose? Are there spots where nothing grows? These are all indications of the energy emanating from the ground, and since that’s the ground on which you will build, you want it to be healthy. If the ground slopes sharply, this becomes a problem situation that calls for professional help. Without the proper cures, homes built on such land will not feel good and will not nourish the owners. If you’re looking for an existing home, notice your reaction when you first see the property. If the home says nothing to you or you are neutral, this probably is not the home for you. But if there’s something that turns you on, that’s a good sign and pay attention. Inside, take note as to whether or not the layout makes sense. If you find yourself asking, “Why did they do this?” it isn’t your new home. On the other hand, if you find yourself wandering around, going through the rooms more than once, put this home on your “A” list. You may find yourself drawn to certain parts of the home and not drawn to others. You are unconsciously sensing positive and negative energy. This can be corrected using Feng Shui, but if what you try doesn’t seem to correct things, it’s time for professional help. Always take notes when you leave a property; the good, the bad and the terrible. If you’re betwixt and between these lists will become invaluable. You may or may not find the perfect home immediately – but be patient. When the energy of a home welcomes you, you’ll feel it. That’s the time to slow down and really pay attention! Sugeet owns Creative Visions Feng Shui, a design and consultation service. He is available for consultations to help you make a new home really yours. He also offers a free monthly ezine of tips and tricks. You can learn more by calling 541‐488‐1777 or 541‐282‐4492 or going to his website, www.FengShuiCV.com 9
Body, Mind & Spirit
The Astrology
Of
Resourcefulness
By Cheetah Discover your unique strengths and weakness when it comes to acquiring your most fundamental needs ‐ which may or may not have anything to do with money! The following guide will help you find the “source of your resourcefulness”. You can read your Sun Sign or using your natal chart*, look to the rulers (cusp and/or planets) of the 2nd (values / finances), 6th (service to others / well‐being), and 10th (legacy / career) houses to determine how you can best use the energy you were born with to succeed and sustain. *If you donʹt have a natal chart send an email to [email protected] with your time, date & place of birth and I’ll send you one for free! Aries / Mars ‐ Often leaping before looking; this energy can best be harnessed with the saddle of independence. What may appear as selfishness, is really just survival mode. Like a child, Aries needs to experience the Self, discovering its own reliance and abilities. Mars assertiveness can be used beautifully in the realm of resources and finances ‐ especially if you are the entrepreneurial type. Ariesʹ instincts are sharp and should be trusted. Taurus / Venus ‐ The Bull and the Goddess of Love make perfect companions ‐ Taurus is all about doing the work and Venus is all about the reward. The gift is truly recognizing that you must do the grunt labor to receive the full blessing and appreciation of a nice hot bath. Taurus needs to feel loved and appreciated, at the same time deserving. Often just shifting how we love and value ourselves puts into motion the Venusian’s attraction quality and suddenly all that we need is given to us. Gemini / Mercury – Here is where we get to use our brain. Gemini is all about information and communication. Add to that intellectuality and perception and we have the perfect recipe for success. The key is to remain adaptable and flexible within any situation. Gemini likes to talk but would do well to listen ‐ especially to people such as siblings and neighbors. These same people are a necessary support system for you. Cancer / Moon – Don’t be afraid of your emotions and you’ll find nurturing & success go well together. Use the feminine aspects in your life to sustain your greatest need ‐ going with the flow. Just as the Moon goes through phases most things in your life will be cyclical. Once you can recognize these cycles in terms of lack or abundance, the world is your oyster. The power of the past can best be used to avoid future struggles, while sentimentality can give you inspiration and a deep sense of connection to whatever you are trying to accomplish. Leo / Sun ‐ FAME ! I wanna live forever ~ la lala . . .okay, so I canʹt sing. But I do use Leo to help generate my own creative self‐expression. Whether that expression is a poem, my garden or my kids ‐ itʹs mine. Whatever you create sustains a part of your soul that nothing else can. Surround yourself with children, they are so vibrant and awake ‐ and they wonʹt let you forget that the world revolves around them, not you. Virgo / Mercury ‐ Resourcefulness comes naturally to the Earth signs. Virgo energy is discriminating and analytical, co‐mingled with a sincere desire to make the world a better place. Work really can be a pleasurable experience especially if it involves using your noggin in those ways that require critical thought. Remember that although your boss might really appreciate your ability to analyze and get to the nitty ‐ gritty of things, your friends may not. If all else fails, keep your hands busy. Libra / Venus ‐ Charm and diplomacy are really priceless. Endowed with these qualities, Libra is ultimately in it for the discovery of oneself through others. How you relate, whether personally or in business, will have everything to do with how you meet your deepest desires. Your greatest strength is the ability to see all points of view, and the tricky thing is that this is also your greatest weakness. Scorpio / Mars ‐ Sex, death and taxes are all represented by this duo. Success is assured through constant regeneration, recognition of when things need to end and always paying your debts. You have depth, insight and intensity ‐ use this for the good of all life and you will be using your greatest assets. Maintaining a sense of mystery can help you move stealthily towards your goals but can also hinder you through others suspicion. Sagittarius / Jupiter ‐ Yours is a search for truth, justice and understanding. Despite your notion that these concepts exist in books or buildings, they are really just found in experience. Get out there! Take your dog and your walking stick and set out on the path before you. Talk to everyone and listen carefully, they will tell you everything you need to know. Expansion, abundance and a true sense of wealth are only an idea away. Capricorn / Saturn ‐ Our lives are made of various structures, from bridges to our bodies. This is the energy that reminds us that we all have a responsibility to maintain the security and endurance of that which we create. But just as bridges have to move with the wind, we have to sway with the changes. A hard worker, you probably donʹt lack for much except time ‐ you must create this for yourself. Aquarius / Uranus ‐ You see the world through the eyes of the future. And while some may perceive you as aloof or cool, remind them that you canʹt promote positive change and save the world if you are all blubbery and over‐emotional. Focus on your progressive ideals and master the unpredictable. However, avoid short‐circuiting your over active mind by getting nine hours of sleep. Pisces / Neptune ‐ Deeply in touch with your visions, dreams and ideals, you can spend a lot of time wishing. Turning your dreams into reality often requires that we sacrifice our ideals. It is through all forms of art that you can manifest your visions rather than letting them turn to faded memories. Your intuition is strong and should not be disregarded. If you listen to yourself, you can trust your way to brilliance. Cheetah has been providing astrological consultation for over 15 years, offering clients readings that are affordable and down to earth. Call 541.337.1192 to make an appointment. Mention this article for 25% off your first reading. We want to hear from you! Send us your
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Essential Oil Profile
By Peter O’Rourke The Sacred Lotus Nymphae capensis & Nelumbo nucifera Lotus flowers and potions have been prized in Egypt and India since antiquity for their aphrodisiac and healing properties. Known to the ancient Egyptians as Seshen, and dedicated to the God Nefertem. Rameses III considered Lotus flowers so sacred that it is said he presented over 3000 bouquets to the god Amun alone. In Egypt the Blue lotus (probably Nymphae capensis) was associated with the cycle of creation and rebirth. Many papyri contain images of Egyptians inhaling from the fragrant Lotus, which was noted to create a ‘happy disposition’. Lotus oil was used to reduce fevers and to treat liver disease. Oil of the Blue Lotus is rare and expensive. The lotus flower is held sacred throughout the Buddhist world, and from India comes the exquisitely fragranced Pink Lotus, (Nelumbo nucifera). I find the qualities of this oil so pleasing that I could wear a little of it around my person every day. It chases the blues, cools my blood, and smells like heaven, which is what makes it such a great companion for meditation. Regarded in Ayurveda as helpful in alleviating headaches, morning sickness, skin irritations and overheated blood, an inhalation containing Lotus oil may be of some interest to midwives and moms to be. As it is believed to promote harmony, clarity and devotion I feel that this oil may also prove helpful to care‐givers and patients in hospice situations. In India Lotus is dedicated to the Goddess Latchmi (Lachmy) the giver of prosperity, something that we may all be grateful for in these difficult times. As a meditation aid a little of the oil can be mixed with a neutral cream base and used to anoint the heart (4th Chakra), and the third eye (6th Chakra) point. Alternatively you could add a few drops to your diffuser/nebulizer, or to a spray bottle with an ounce or two of distilled water to spritz the air in your meditation area. As a massage ingredient, blend 15 drops of Lotus with 1oz (30ml) of carrier oil for cooling and relaxing massage. One or two drops worn on the pulse points can be attractive to those who are seeking a partner, and an enhancement to those intimate moments that lovers share. Lotus oil can be found as an absolute, or an attar (co‐distilled with Sandalwood). I personally find the attar more pleasing, as the absolute has a pronounced earthy note. This oil should not be ingested. Subscribe to Flowstone and
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EUGENE Tarot Class (Major Arcana) three Sundays beginning April 13th at 4:00 pm. Numerological connections, reading techniques, and intuitive development. At Shambala, 446 East 13th St, Eugene. $75.00. 541‐513‐7647 Visit www.spiritualfrontiers.net for all the latest events in and around Eugene. ASHLAND Check out the Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library for classes, workshops, discussions and resources. www.rvml.org Introductory Video Events on the Personal Realization of Peace. Every Sunday, Channel 15 Charter Cable & AHN, 4 ‐ 4:30pm Every other Sunday, Ashland Public Library(side‐alley entrance), 7:30pm starting April 6th. Second and fourth Tuesdays of the month Ashland Sufi Heart Circle Dances, Dances of Universal Peace are held at 7:30pm at Headwaters, 84 Fourth Street. Free. 482.4902. GRANTS PASS Free Health Lectures at Gooseberries (1533 NE F St, Grants Pass) Every 3rd Wednesday of the month 6:00‐6:30pm. Presented by Kristen Plunkett, ND. Naturopathic Medical Clinic 476‐2916, [email protected]. April 16th: Digestive Disorders, May 6th: FREE BLOOD PRESSURE CHECKS, May 21st: Prevent Allergy Symptoms The Southern Oregon Temple of the Goddess, Mondays 6:30‐8pm. MEN now welcome EVERY week. All faiths warmly welcomed to this temple of woman‐centered, earth‐honoring spirituality, nourishing Woman’s Natural Spiritual Authority and cultivating the Divine Mother in All. Suggested donation: $3‐5 HeartSong, 224 SW 6th St, Grants Pass, 541‐292‐6310 www.GreatGoddess.org/temple Shamanic Practitioners: Women Shamanic Practitioners available for healing sessions – For more information, please contact Donna at the Center for Therapeutic Health & Wellness – 476‐1662. Psychic & Holistic Faire at the Josephine County Fairgrounds on the first Saturday of the month. ROSEBURG Mystic Earth offers many ongoing events, 650 S.E. Jackson Street. First Sunday of each month, at 5:30pm Dancing Dragons Pagan Study Group, First and third Saturday of the month at 7pm. Free‐style Drum Circle. Friday at 5pm Kabbalah Open Forum. Second Thursday of the month, KC Anton Intuitive Readings. www.mysticearth.net
MEDFORD Magic of Theatre Summer Camps! This summer the Oregon Conservatory of Performing Arts (OCPA) presents its seventh stimulating season of educational theatre camps for youth ages 6 to 18. Now in its tenth year serving southern Oregon, OCPA continues to offer children and teens a fun‐filled and enlightening theatre experience in a classroom atmosphere. Students will discover the process of theatre, culminating in a finished production after just a few weeks of rehearsal and training. OCPA will present three Magic of Theatre camps this summer. The first camp, for 12‐ to 18‐year‐olds, features Shakespeare’s The Tempest; it will be co‐directed by Oregon Shakespeare Festival’s Tyrone Wilson and Caroline Shaffer. The second camp, for children ages 6 to 12, is Tom Sawyer: The Musical—a revival of OCPA’s very first production. The last camp of the summer is for 13‐ to 18‐year‐olds and will present one of America’s most popular musicals, West Side Story, directed by OSF’s Caroline Shaffer. The Broadway production won four Tony Awards and as a movie garnered four Oscars.Registration has begun for all three camps and is on a first‐come/first‐served basis. Space is limited and scholarships are available to qualified students. For more information or to be a parent volunteer this summer, please call (541) 776‐9118 or visit OCPA’s Web site at www.oregonconservatory.org .
Scuba Diving Classes: Start living your adventure today. Stop by Sundance Divers today to sign up. 543 NE E ST, 479‐9715, sundancedivers.com Meditation Class, Meets every Tuesday evening 6:00. Contact Donna at the Center for Therapeutic Health & Wellness – 476‐1662. Tʹai Chi with Nando Raynolds. Build flexibility, strength and inner peace while learning this traditional Chinese system of self‐defense. Yang style short form, Yang 24, two person play and saber and sword. Wed. 7‐ 8:30 PM at Jackson Wellsprings. $10/class, first class free. www.nando‐r.com 821‐6623 Cutting Edge Stained Glass offers affordable classes in Grants Pass. 1867 Redwood Ave., Suite #8, 471.2155 11
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denominational, comprised of a warm, receptive, and influential group of people that supports leaders in a learning community. Our program includes a weekly speaker shown on the screen, a group discussion, and social mixing and mingling. The Inside Edge ‐ Eugene is a non‐profit, educational membership organization. For program details and costs and to make a reservation call (541) 995‐3799 or e‐mail us at info@insideedge‐eugene.org. Josephine County Cozy Nest! Small, light‐filled, practical home near river in Rogue Lea Estates Mobile Home Park (55+) in Grants Pass. Well maintained. Many upgrades, including new A/C, new roof with transferable guarantee. Fruit trees, raised beds, carport, covered patio, storage units. $19,000. 541‐440‐2272 or [email protected]
Selma Skill Share a big success! Contributed by Amy Schell‐Lapora and Deb Lukas Over 100 people joined together to share skills at the first Selma Skill Share held on March 1st, 2008. The Selma Community Education Center hosted the event sponsored by the Spiral Living Center. Folks came from throughout the valley to attend 12 different classes, swap seeds, share a potluck lunch and learn something new during this day‐long event. Skills shared included canning, fire making with friction, knitting, identifying wild edible plants, landscape design, caring for your back, compost tea making, homeopathic 1st aid, tipi pole preparation, caring for tree crops, sourdough starter and ecostry. Despite the rain, the diverse crowd was enthusiastic! We would like to thank all of the teachers for volunteering to share their knowledge and their time. We would also like to thank the volunteers who helped post flyers, clean up, set up and lent their support in other ways. The Solstice Skill Share will be held on June 21 at the Frog Farm in Takilma. If you are interested in teaching a class or volunteering, please contact the Spiral Living Center at 592‐3642. The mission of Josephine Community Libraries, Inc. is to facilitate the opening and to ensure long‐term operations of a public library system serving Josephine County, while adhering to its core values of integrity, credibility, and accountability. People interested in getting involved with the library effort can send an e‐mail to [email protected] or visit www.josephinelibrary.org. Those interested in making a contribution can make their check or money order payable to “RCC Foundation/Josephine Community Libraries” and mail it to P.O. Box 1684, Grants Pass, OR 97528. Greater Oregon Enter The Green Book cover photo contest. Looking for vertical, colorful nature scenes in digital form. No people in photos accepted. Photos taken in the Northwest only. Contest is open to all and there is no fee. Deadline: 4/4/08. Contact Larissa at (541) 776‐
5326 or [email protected] for more info. Calling all performers and sponsors who want to make a difference in their communities. We have several benefit events planned for the coming year and you can help! www.flowstonenews.com
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Double-dig gardening at the Cob
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Ianto is in the meadow
sixty seven and pitching
mounds of garden mulch
his ribs are behind
every thrust and soft clump
caught in the pitchfork
his legs are rooted
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Happiness is a
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