Fostering our Communities

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Fostering our community
Each year in Oregon tens of thousands of children are placed in Foster Homes. The reasons are varied, although in 2005 nearly 63% of children in foster homes were there because of parental drug use, while the other 37% were victims of parental abuse, neglect and/or abandonment. “Fostering” represents one of many ways that a child can be taken care of outside of their own home, with the main intention of returning the child to the parents, another relative or a suitable adoptive family. Currently Josephine County has an all time high of 169 kids in foster care, creating a crisis for social workers and existing foster families who already have one or more foster child. With a monthly allowance of $378 per child (the $1500 you see advertised in the paper is for high risk, special needs children) and W.I.C.* for children age five and under, the resources to raise these children are slim. You probably see the local news anchor talk about the foster care crisis in our state and you might even mention to your spouse that someday you should take in a foster child. But the sad reality is that most of us never make that phone call to DHS. Maybe you think you don’t have enough room, your other children will resent you or that it’s just not your problem. The truth is, it’s everybody’s problem. Children learn by example. The benefits of becoming a foster parent are bestowed not only on the foster child but also to society as a whole. We all know that the power of love is stronger than anything and as Tammy Gaunt will tell you, it’s not hard to feel that power when you are a foster parent. For the last two years Tammy and her husband Jeff have been foster parents in Grants Pass. Having provided a safe and loving atmosphere for eight children during this time, Tammy seems almost like Super Woman when you see her in action with the three foster children (all under the age of two!) she has right now. Tammy and Jeff have the means and resources to help these children, while their six‐year‐old daughter is learning a valuable lesson on the importance of love and compassion, patience and understanding. A typical day for Tammy starts at 6 a.m. when she gets up to work out, “So I can have energy!” She says. She has the babies on a pretty good rotation of feedings and naps, with a nine‐month‐old baby boy, and two girls, nine and seventeen months old. By 11 a.m. she’s got all the kids, and herself, ready to go out the door. Whether she’s taking them to DHS to for supervised visits with their parents or taking them along on errands, she knows that she has a good support system (continued on page four) Table of Contents
Flowstone
P.O. Box 703
April 2007
Grants Pass, OR 97528
Issue 4
Local & World News
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3…Starhistle Fun Fly-in By James Tibbs
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3…Medford Market Cooperative Coming Soon!
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4…Cover Story Continued, Foster Care Crisis By Kristen Bradford
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5…Nicoli Alexander By Naomi McClellan
Brad McClellan
5…Crystal Energy By Cheetah
6 & 7… Calendar of Arts & Entertainment
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Community Views
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8…Rock Hard, Ride Free By Johnny Concert
Johnny Concert, Kathleen Gage
8…500 Words or Less By Leigh Spencer
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Medford Market Cooperative Coming Soon
Know your Food, Know your Farmer Local & World News
The Sky’s the Limit at the Starthistle Fun Fly-In
ʺA significant part of the pleasure of eating is in oneʹs accurate consciousness of the lives and the world from which food comes.ʺ ~Wendell Berry By James Tibbs, RVHPA President For the past 31 years the skies of southern Oregon have been speckled with multicolored wings each Memorial Day weekend as the Rogue Valley Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association holds its annual Starthistle Fun Fly‐in, and this year will be no exception. Hundreds of pilots from throughout the country will be flocking to Woodrat Mountain just north of Ruch, Oregon for the annual event. The public is welcome and encouraged to witness the activities, which will include a spot‐landing contest in which pilots attempt to land within a designated goal as well as a beanbag bomb drop where aviators test their targeting skills. And for those with a spirit of adventure there will be tandem rides available! Information on all of these activities and foot‐launched free flight in general may be obtained at the registration tent near the corner of Bishop Creek Road and Highway 238. Following pilot registration, which will be held the morning of Saturday, May 26, the intrepid aviators will haul their gear to the top of the 2000‐foot‐tall mountain, assemble their nimble craft, and take to the skies over the small hamlet of Ruch. When conditions are favorable (which they often are at this world‐renowned flying site), pilots can maneuver their wings to thousands of feet over and several miles from their point of departure for flights lasting several hours, depending upon the fortitude of the pilot and the sustainability of the lift. While many will land in the field near registration, it is not uncommon for a number of the more skilled pilots to venture away from the main landing area and up the Applegate Valley to Grants Pass and beyond. Rogue Valley Hang Gliding & Paragliding Association (RVHPA) was established in the ‘70’s as the Rogue Valley Hang Gliding Association. As paragliding gained popularity, the club evolved to include this form of foot‐launched aviation. A hang glider is a portable aircraft composed of aluminum and/or composites and fabric, and the pilot is suspended in a horizontally mounted harness below the wing and controls its speed and direction by weight shifting. A paraglider closely resembles a parachute, with lines suspending the pilot in a seated position below the frameless wing. While hang gliders have higher performance characteristics and can be flown in stronger and more turbulent conditions, paragliders are more portable and can be flown at lower airspeeds. Hang gliding and paragliding are arguably the purest forms of human aviation, relying solely upon the forces of nature for the energy necessary to create lift. Updrafts of heated air (called thermals) or wind deflected upward by topography are the most common sources of this energy. A characteristic of a good day of thermal lift is the presence of cumulus clouds, which are formed as a moisture‐bearing thermal rises and condenses above the dew point. On these days, the astute pilot will fly from cloud to cloud, almost assuredly finding lift beneath each fluffy cumulus. Come on out May 26‐28 and help us celebrate our freedom from the ties of gravity, and maybe even join us for a ride! If you’re a lover of naturally delicious foods from local suppliers, and you’re in the greater Medford area, then Medford Market Cooperative will be the place for you! We are passionate about good food. The new store, opening in the fall of 2007, will be located in downtown Medford at the corner of Riverside Avenue and Main Street in the historic Hubbard Ace Hardware building currently being remodeling. The consumer‐owned cooperative grocery store will provide a unique shopping experience, offering locally produced fresh foods and hard‐to‐find items. Medford Market Co‐op is invested in the heart of downtown Medford and the community. We understand that the enjoyment of great local and organic foods is enhanced when the place you buy from is a place you trust. New Owners are encouraged to join. With each step toward the anticipated opening in the fall, an ever‐growing group of people throughout the valley have become owners and we are nearing our goal of having 1,000 Founding Friends. The more Owners who join, the closer we are to opening our doors. As a member of the Co‐op you will share ownership of the Co‐op with fellow Co‐op members. A co‐op is a business owned by its customers. Co‐ops offer a distinct way of doing business. Like many business models, co‐ops are owned by shareholders; but unlike most private sector businesses, ownership of a cooperative is distributed equally, and members are actually owners of the business. Members contribute a refundable equity payment that makes the business run and grow. In exchange, members receive occasional discounts and/or other benefits, as well as a voice in the co‐op’s decisions. Anyone is welcome to shop at the Medford Market Co‐op, but our organizational focus is on meeting the needs of our owners and their households. The Medford Market needs to raise close to $2 Million to open the store. Totals as of this writing have risen to 1010 households. We have also received two $10,000 grants and recently were awarded a $25,000 Sprout Loan. However, the Medford Market’s current monthly expenses mirror those of a regular business with lease and utility payments on the historic Hubbard Building and ongoing construction and renovation. The Board will soon be rolling out an Owner Loan Program Campaign, and, if it successful with all these efforts, will be able to provide the collateral needed to apply for loans from local and national financial institutions. There are many options for investing in the Medford Market. You can become an owner for as little as $100 gaining you full membership benefits which include a patronage refund in profitable years, voting privileges, buyers club purchases and more. If you own a business you can provide subscriptions to your employees as a low‐cost benefit. The Medford Market can also accept donations. For full details please see our website at www.medfordmarket.org or by calling 944‐2667. Thanks for your support! 3
Foster Care Crisis: Continued from page one
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with a network of other foster parents who will trade babysitting time and words of wisdom. Each foster care case is different; some parents are trying hard to get their kids back, while others seem to have all but forgotten about their child. The older girl living with Tammy & Jeff will be going up for adoption soon. Having had this girl for fifteen months now, it’ll be hard for them to see this beautiful child go. But Tammy reiterates, “Our goal is to reunite them with their family or find a good adoptive home. If we were to adopt we couldn’t be foster parents any longer and there is such a need.” For those who are looking to adopt, foster care can be the perfect way to avoid costly and sometimes‐
illegal private adoption services. As a foster parent, if you care for the same child for six months you gain family status when it comes to consideration of permanent placement. While the state works hard to educate parents and give them the resources they need to provide a safe loving home for their children, many parents are in a destructive and selfish habit of getting pregnant again while they have a child in foster care. Tammy says this has happened in just about every case that she has been involved. This kind of behavior perpetuates the stigma of foster care and brings an overwhelming sense of hopelessness to an already dire situation. We must all realize that in the midst of our Green Rallies and coffee talk over our new hybrid cars, the fruit of the earth is suffering. If we are going to save the planet we must foster the children first, helping to break a cycle of dependence and lack of responsibility. The first step is making that phone call to Jennifer, a Foster Services Specialist for Oregon’s Department of Human Services at 541.471.2873 or toll free 800.930.4364. She can provide you with certification standards that cover everything from the application process to sleeping arrangements, emergency procedures and training information for prospective foster families. The next step is opening your arms to child who has become part of a system but needs to be part of a family. In other news….
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Crystal Energy
Arts &
Entertainment
Nicoli Alexander:
A Southern Oregon Gem
By Cheetah Crystals & gemstones... beautiful pieces of earth that have drawn people to them virtually since the beginning of time. My own experience with crystals and gemstones is limited, but I have witnessed and felt the power and energy of crystals throughout my life. In the years before the Universe introduced me to my children I was an avid caver. Going into the depths of the earth was an experience that is hard to explain in general terms, but there is much energy down there and after awhile it can be almost addictive. I have traveled through tunnels underground that were covered in stone that looks like red velvet, and rooms full of tiny crystals that are so pristine that the oil from your fingers can damage them forever. You can literally find your body buzzing when you are surrounded by formations such as these. And I’ll never forget the crystal that was the size of a large log sitting next to me at a channeling session. I ended up having to move as it was making me feel drunk. It was too much for me! So, knowing that crystals and gemstones can and do affect us, I thought I’d share with you the astrological correspondence with some of the crystals and gemstones you may find most familiar. This is in no way an exhaustive list. This is really just my attempt to get your interest piqued & then hopefully you’ll begin your own exploration. Aries Bloodstone, Diamond Courage Taurus Sapphire, Turquoise Self ‐ love Gemini Agate,Chrysoprase Loyalty Cancer Moonstone, Emerald Protection Leo Amber, Tourmaline Radiance Virgo Jade, Carnelian Fluency Libra Opal, Lapus Lazuli Universal Love Scorpio Aquamarine, Beryl Wisdom Sagittarius Topaz, Chrysolite Joyfulness Capricorn Malachite, Onyx Strength Aquarius Zircon, Garnet Enlightenment Pisces Amethyst Vision By Naomi McClellan When you first meet Nicoli Alexander you might be able to tell he’s a jeweler by the beautiful pieces he wears himself, but he’s much more than that. In addition to being a master gem cutter, a talented musician and a mineral specialist, he has a master’s degree in physics and music arts. However, this is nothing compared to his vibrant and generous spirit which shines through in the beautiful craftsmanship of his work. Whether it’s a necklace with a precious gemstone or a woodcarving, you can see there is something magnificent flowing through his hands. I recently had the opportunity to sit down with Nicoli in his studio. Hoping to get a few good pictures for this article, I instead left with one good picture and many stories filling my head that left a smile on my face all day. It seems that Nicoli’s path to Southern Oregon has taken him all over the world. From Germany to Mexico, he’s done everything from business owner to opening act for the Beach Boys. Having spent time with the likes of Tommy Bolin & Brownie McGee, Nicoli also has musical talent to rival most mainstream artists today. Having just recorded his first CD, Nick 2 Nick, it doesn’t seem like there’s a limit to his range of artistic expression. You can see Nicoli’s jewelry and other crafts in Grants Pass at the Harper‐Howell Gallery, The Herb Shop, Tierra Del Sol and personally at the Grower’s Market each weekend.
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MAY Calendar of Arts & Entertainment
FILM
ASHLAND May 5, ʺLiving Luminaries ‐ʹThe Serious Business of Happiness”, 7pm. The acclaimed film of socially relevant ʹedu‐tainmentʹ. Bestseller spiritual & psychological luminaries including Rev. Michael B. Beckwith, ʺThe Secretʺ. Eckhart Tolle, ʺThe Power of Nowʺ. Marianne Williamson, ʹThe Course of Miraclesʺ. Don Miguel Ruiz ʺThe Four Agreementsʺ. Nachum Shiffen, ʹThe Surfing Rabbi of L.A.” offer their many unique insights on attaining ʹhappiness‐breakthroughsʹ in todayʹs diverse & complex world! The Havurah Shir Hadash with Rabbi David Zaslow & guests. $10.The Havurah, 185 North Mountain Ave. 488‐7716
Exploring Aspects of Love through Film: ʺThe mystery of love is greater than the mystery of lifeʺ (Oscar Wilde). Delve into loveʹs enigmas as we watch and discuss this series of filmsTuesdays, April 17 ‐ June 5 (8 sessions), 6:30 ‐ 9:30pm, Southern Oregon University. Fee $79 plus $5 materials fee. Register online at www.sou.edu/takeaclass or phone 552‐6331.
PORTLAND May 11 & 12, Zompire: The Undead Film Festival. The historic Hollywood Theatre in Portland, 4122 N.E. Sandy Blvd. $10 MUSIC
ASHLAND May 11,12 at 8pm & 13 at 4pm Siskiyou Singers Spring Concert ʺBeautiful Dreamerʺ Southern Oregon University Recital Hall. www.siskiyousingers.org
May 12,The Heart of the Rose: A Journey into the Wisdom Ways of the Sacred Feminine with Talia Rose, Madeleine Rose Sklar and Aletha Nowitzky, 8pm. Bellview Grange, 1050 Tolman Creek Rd. $15/advance, $17/door, Kids under 12 free with paying adult, Teens 12‐
17/ $8 The Mobius Presents: May 4:First Friday Art Walk, 5pm & Argentine Tango! 8pm May 5, Melissa Ferrick & Erin Mckeown, 8pm May 9, Kirtan: Devotional Chanting with Andy Bayliss, 7:30pm May 10, Yard Dogs Road Show & Vagabond Opera at the Armory, 8:30pm May 11, Poetry Slam, 8pm May 12, Ari Hest & The Damnwells . Opening act: MoZella, 9pm May 13, Le Serpent Rouge; An evening of beguiling dance and strangely familiar music, 8pm May 15, That 1 Guy with Wolff opening, 8pm May 17, An Evening with Jackie Greene, 8pm May 19, Lindsay Mac, 8pm May 25, Camarade Soleil, 9pm May 26, D Numbers, 9pm www.themobius.com 488.8894 EUGENE The McDonald Theatre Presents: May 3, The Decemberists May 8, Nickel Creek May 9, Yard Dogs Road Show May 10, Ziggy Marley, Robert Randolph & the Family Band www.mcdonaldtheatre.com
John Henryʹs Presents: May 2, The Alternate Routes, 7pm May 7th, Skillet, Special Guest: Decyfer Down, 7pm May 12, That 1 Guy, Special Guest: Wolff (of Drums and Tuba), 8pm May 14, Vienna Teng, Special Guest: Jenny Owen Youngs, 8pm All shows 21 & over www.johnhenrysclub.com All events are free to
list. Visit our website
for details!
WOW Hall Presents: GRANTS PASS May 4, Rock Œn¹ Roll Soldiers, Kenzie, Tunnel Kings, 7:30pm. May 5, Oregon Country Fair Spring Fling with The Conjugal Visitors,7pm, Free for Fair Family May 10, High on Fire, Severein, Tormentium, 7:30pm, May 11, Justin King, 7:30pm. Acoustic Guitar / Melodic Rock May 12, KWVA¹s Birthday Bash Free. May 13, The Rocketz, 7:30pm. Rockabilly May 14, An Evening with Le Serpent Rouge, 7:30 PM. Bellydance Performance, Seated Show. May 16, RJD2, Pigeon John, Happy Chichester , 7:30pm. Hip‐Hop May 17, HIV Alliance Benefit: Animal Farm, Fashion Show, Hip‐
Hop May 18, Grynch CD Release Party, Athiarchests, Lucid, 7:30pm. May 19, Inkwell Rhythm Makers CD Release Party, Walker T. Ryan, Conjugal Visitors, The Side Project 8:30pm, Ragtime May 20, An Evening with Colin Hay, Singer‐Songwriter Seated Show, 7:30 PM. $25 May 25, Jr. Toots ³Crown of Fire² Tour, 8:30 PM. Reggae May 29, Undisputed Truth Tour: Brother Ali, Psalm One, Boom Bap Project, BK One, 8:30pm. Hip‐Hop June 1, Secret Chiefs 3, Faun Fables, 8:30pm. Rock, Path of Most Resistance Tour May 5, Rogue Valley Womenʹs Barbershop Chorus presents ʺBroadway Boundʺ. 7pm, Grants Pass Performing Arts Center, 476‐7006. May 14, Lorie Line at The Rogue Theatre www.roguetheatre.com
471‐1316 May 19, Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon, Grants Pass Performing Arts Center 858‐8859 www.wowhall.org 687‐2746 Flowstonenews.com 6
MEDFORD Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater Presents: May 6, Aspen Santa Fe Ballet, 7pm May 12,Rogue Valley Youth Choruses, 7pm May 13, Rogue Opera, The Magic Flute, 4pm May 20, Youth Symphony of Southern Oregon, 3pm May 27, Hairspray, 8pm www.craterian.org 779.3000 May 5, 26th Rogue Valley Handbell Festival. Enjoy guest conductors from around the nation, solo choirs, colo ringers and ensembles. Ringers from Oregon, Washington, California, Idaho and Nevada accompanied by the North Medford High School Brass ensemble. Stadium seating ‐ bring a cushion. 1:20pm & 8:00pm North Medford High School Gym May 27, CSL SPECIAL MUSIC & CONCERT! Anton Mizerak & Michael Mandrell on Mount Shasta keyboardist, harmonica and tabla player,12:30pm. Center for Spiritual Living, 1119 Ellen Ave. 734‐8581, www.cslmedford.org ROSEBURG May 5, Irish fiddler Kevin Burke and guitarist/composer Cal Scott. 7:30 – 10pm, First Presbyterian Church www.fiddlefool.com, 673‐
0852. May 22, Young Soloist, UCC Chamber Choir, Umpqua Chamber Orchestra, 7:30pm.First Presbyterian Church, 440‐4691. THEATER
ASHLAND Southern Oregon Universityʹs Department of Theatre Arts presents: ʺSwimming in the Shallows,ʺ May 17‐20 and May 24‐27 at 8:00 p.m., with a matinee at 2:00 p.m. on May 26. May 24 – June 3, ʺRomeo & Julietʺ, www.sou.edu/theatre, 552‐
6348 Now ‐ June 3, Western Civilization! The Complete Musical. Thurs – Mon at 8pm. Sunday brunch matinees at 1pm. www.oregoncabaret.com 488‐2902 Oregon Shakespeare Festival, www.osfashland.org, 800.219.8161/ 541.482. 4331 May 17 – June 17, Oregon Stage Works Presents: Elephant Man. May 27, “The Memory of Water”. A Street Marketplace, OSW Theatre. 482‐2334 www.oregonstageworks.org
EUGENE ARTS
Friday & Saturday showings at 8pm & Sundays matinee at 2pm, www.barnstormersgp.org
May 11, SOU Faculty Art Biennial Exhibition, Schneider Museum of Art, www.sou.edu/sma
May 14 – June 13, RCC Art Students Exhibit, Wiseman Gallery, www.roguecc.edu/galleries PHOENIX Phoenix High School presents the hit Broadway musical BYE BYE BIRDIE, an affectionate spoof of the Elvis Presley era, opening Wednesday, May 9th, and running two consecutive weekends. General admission is $10.00; Students and Seniors, $5.00. Performances begin at 7:30pmwith Saturday and Sunday Matinees at 2pm. The Rose Street Theatre, 745 N. Rose, 535‐
1526. Oregon State Parks Calendar Photo Contest Now thru August 1, amateur photographers are invited to enter photos of their best state parks experiences in the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department’s calendar photo contest, Go Click! Images can be from previous years, but must be taken on OPRD property. Winning photos will be featured in the 2008 OPRD Calendar. Prizes include a free two‐
week camping stay, free day‐use passes and an REI Half Dome 2 HC tent courtesy of REI stores. For rules and information, visit www.oregonstateparks.org or call 800‐551‐6949.
TALENT May 25 – June 6, Camelot Theatre presents ʺSteel Magnoliasʺ Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm Talent Ave. and Main St., Talent. www.camelottheatre.org, 535‐5250 COMEDY
GRANTS PASS The Hult Center for the Performing Arts Presents: May 5, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. 7:30pm, May 6 at 2:30pm May 5, Oregon Mozart Players;Glen Cortese, 8pm, Pre‐talk at 7:15 pm May 12,V.I.P. Presented by Phenomenon Hip Hop Company, 8pm May 14, An Evening with Renée Fleming, 8pm May 17, Virtuoso Shannon Lee; 14‐
year‐old violin prodigy,8pm May 18 – 20, A YEAR WITH FROG AND TOAD. Friday & Saturday 7:30pm, Sunday 2pm May 18 – 20, Willamette Repertory Theatre Readings in Rep. Friday & Saturday 8pm, Sunday 2pm www.hultcenter.org / 682.5000 GRANTS PASS May 5, ʺCabaretʺ 7pm. $10, Grants Pass Performing Arts Center, 479‐
2359 Now – May 13, Barnstormers Theatre presents ʺThe Dresserʺ. An evocative, perceptive and hilarious look at backstage life.ʺ May 17, TBA! G Street Bar & Grill. 8pm. $10 Cover. 125 SE G St. DANCE
Love Café is one of the newer dance experiences in Ashland and those in attendance have had wonderful things to say. Come enjoy the conversation in the casbah, and experience the wonderful lounging opportunity for connection and relaxation. Join the fun, meet new friends, and dance to the mixed up music from a wide range of styles. Everything from The Beatles and Black Eyed Peas to Hamsa Lila, Thievery Coorporation and Deva Permal. Each week the evening will include a performance from a local artist, dancer, musician or perhaps poetry, movement, or meditation. If you would like to be a guest performer please contact Kim or Jeni. The ideas are limitless. Love Cafe is the 2nd and 4th Friday of every month, 8‐11pm at the Oak Street Dance Studio located at 1287 Oak Street (before Bear Creek Bridge, 1 mile from downtown Ashland). Tickets are sliding scale from $10‐$15. 488‐
5253 or 201‐0168, [email protected]
ʺEnter the fantastic fairy tale world of enchanted animals, a dragon, a prince and princess, an evil queen and the absurdly funny, lovelorn bird‐catcher as Rogue Opera presents Mozart’s The Magic Flute, where good always triumphs over evil. Performed in English with a full orchestra and cast of forty, May 4 and 6 at SOU Recital Hall, May 11 at Grants Pass Performing Arts Center and May 13 at the Craterian Ginger Rogers Theater in Medford. Tickets are available in Grants Pass at Larry’s Music and Northwest Music, in Ashland at Paddington Station and in Medford through the Craterian Box Office or online at www.rogueopera.org. 608‐6400. Don’t miss this wonderful musical adventure for the whole family.ʺ
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May 18, Sold Out Dance Studio Presents: 2007 Spring Dance Recital, 7pm. 673‐1976 May 19, Ashlandʹs own all‐woman band, Blue Lightning, is celebrating 15 years in our community. They will celebrate with a dance at 8 pm, at the historic Ashland Armory. Past members of the band will also be on hand. This event will partially benefit the Abdill‐Ellis center. 488‐
6990
AUDITIONS
The Oregon Conservatory of Performing Arts (OCPA) Dance Troupe will be holding auditions on May 12, 2007, at 2 p.m. at the Dance Space, 280 E. Hersey Street, in Ashland. The Dance Troupe provides high school students from the Rogue Valley the opportunity to participate in an active, community‐oriented dance group. The goal of the Troupe is to learn and live the values of commitment, hard work, and teamwork through a range of dance disciplines, highlighted with regular public performances. The OCPA Dance Troupe practice twice a week in Medford and receive training from professional dance instructors and choreographers, giving the dancers exposure to and experience in all styles of dance (modern, hip‐hop, lyrical, jazz, salsa, and more). No prior dance experience or training is required. To register for the audition class, please call 601‐
8086. For more information about the Dance Troupe and all OCPA activities, including the Magic of Theatre summer camps, visit www.oregonconservatory.org, [email protected], 776‐9118.
Five Hundred Words or Less
By Leigh Spencer Community Views
Today I would like you to write an essay of five hundred words or more, I tell my sons. The look of consternation on their faces tells me precisely what they think of the assignment. Five hundred words or more sounds more like an entire project rather than a Monday morning language arts lesson. I await for the next inevitable question. As predictably as the sun rising the question is asked “What do you want us to write about?” “Anything you like” is my reply. Continuing to use delaying tactics they then ask how long they have to write it. I find their reluctance somewhat amusing as they are both prolific writers when writing for fun. However like all of us when given parameters with which to complete our assignment inevitably there is a part that wants to rebel. Too much is expected of us or we want to do more than is required, the subject doesn’t appeal, we want to choose our own material or we want the subject to be chosen for us. As an educator and homeschooling mum I have been giving the boys assignments on a daily basis for several years, some greeted with enthusiasm others with groans of dismay. On the occasions when they have pulled long faces at all my suggestions I tell them that they are to choose how to proceed, but it must be appropriate for the material they are studying. Now the tables have turned; I am the one writing and the boys my editors. I have taught them well, they read what I have written and have no hesitation in telling me that it needs to be re‐written. My first article for Flowstone was to be no more than seven hundred words in length. When using a computer to write the article it is so easy to get carried away and write beyond seven hundred words. Andrew our eldest and my harshest critic read the initial draft, without any qualms he started making cuts and making suggestions as to how it could be improved. Slowly we got the article down in length to where the final submission without the title was six hundred and ninety two words. The new submission guidelines came through, five hundred words or less. Seven hundred or less was challenging; but five hundred, that seems impossible, I have so much to say and am limited by the number of words to in which to express it! I looked for sympathy from the boys; surely they must understand how I feel. Ah, but no, all those times when I suggested and insisted that they wrote within a set criteria, now was their chance to see Mum also have to stick to the submission guidelines. What a valuable lesson I have learned, when concentrating and committing to a project everything is possible. So here it is my article for Flowstone written in less than five hundred words, four hundred and ninety‐six to be precise. 'Rock Hard, Ride Free'
By Johnny Concert It’s springtime, and for a lot of people that means it’s time to get out the bikes. I’m talking about motorcycles, and in particular, Harley Davidsons. In case you haven’t noticed, Harleys have become ubiquitous, omnipresent … they’re everywhere! The problem is the people riding these bad ass hogs are not just the outlaws, renegades, and motorcycle gangs. The problem is the new breed of Harley riders. That’s right I’m referring to the scourge of yuppie, wannabe bikers. I know what happened. These yuppies used to be wild. In high school and college they partied with the best of them (or think they did) and pulled crazy stunts. Then they had to make the mortgage and “grow up”. So they cut their hair and traded in their wild ways for cubicles and computers, lattes and laptops. Now, they want to prove to themselves and to others that they still have a little crazy in them. Yuppie bikers (or Yikers) have one or more of the following characteristics: ‐low self‐esteem ‐mid‐life crisis ‐regrets ‐denial They are in denial that they’ve become everything they used to make fun of; that they sold their souls..and not to rock ‘n’ roll. They are in denial that they have become a cog in the machine, another brick in the wall. And they have the Harley Davidson to prove it. And so I present to you: Johnny Concert’s Rules For Owning A Harley Davidson (1) To be a Harley Dude‐ you can drink Budweiser and whiskey. No Corona’s with limes, no butter babies. (2) To be a Harley Dude‐ you must fail a drug test for at least two drugs. It’s party time. (3) To be a Harley Dude‐ you must do something cool regarding hair. Long hair, no hair, long beard, goatee, lamb chops, van dyke…something. Let your freak flag fly. (4) To be a Harley Dude‐ you have to know your bike. If the Hell’s Angel next to you asks you if you have the deluxe edition or not, you better know. (5) To be a Harley Dude‐ you have to show some wear on your clothes. Brand new leather jackets and chaps won’t work. It’s not a fashion show or a costume party. (6) To be a Harley Dude‐ I have to be afraid of you. Note: I am not afraid of realtors or accountants. Submit your articles, essays, poetry,
photographs and artwork to
[email protected] or P.O.
Box 703 Grants Pass, OR 97528.
Deadline is the 25th of each month!
I’m sure the good folks at Harley headquarters would agree with these rules if they weren’t making so much goddamn money. But that’s another topic. So to all you Yikers out there, give it up already. Put on your Dockers and drink your Starbucks. Buy your Rogaine and your plugs. Update your high speed internet and make your reservation for diner at the Olive Garden. Admit you sold out and sell your Harley to a true outlaw because quite frankly … we’re not impressed. Note: No yuppie, wannabe bikers were harmed during the writing of this article. 8
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It Must Be Spring
By Andrew Patton
Mikayla James The sun is shining through the window, I venture outside, it feels warm and spring‐like. I return inside and open the doors and windows and let the fresh air freshen the house; Spring has arrived. Within an hour the weather changes, rain is falling and so is the temperature. I check the weather forecast. The weather today is going to be periods of sun, clouds, rain, hail and snow with the possibility of a thunderstorm. Daytime temperatures will range from below normal to above normal. Night time temperatures will range from below freezing to normal for this time of year. So this is Spring in Southern Oregon. Expect the unexpected when it comes to the weather. When we first moved here we were told, depending upon who we spoke to, if you don’t like the weather wait five minuets or an hour and the weather will change. How very true; in the past month we have experienced all of the weather conditions, from snow to sun. There is an old English saying: “Never cast a clout before May is out.” Clout is an old word for cloth or clothing so it means don’t put away your winter clothes until after May. Wise words for living in Oregon. Even the wildlife and vegetation appear confused. Daffodils come out in bloom only to get covered by snow, their heads bow with the weight. The snow melts, but by then it is too late for the daffodils to raise their heads. The leaves on the trees start to come out, then stop, start, stop. Spring is dressed in her finest colours, pinks, whites, yellows and reds. The grass is growing, at first it looks like green velvet. The warm days and gentle rain spur it to life and quickly it turns from velvet to unkempt. The rufous hummingbirds have arrived early this year or at least in our part of the Applegate. We quickly go from putting out our eight ounce feeder to our thirty ounce feeder. The tiny birds empty it daily despite the fact that there are flowers to sip nectar from. If you look closely at the trees there are what appear to be little balls of fluff which are in fact hummingbirds puffed up to keep warm. Some come to the window and look at us as if to say this is spring so why is it so cold. What can we tell them when we are not sure as to why the weather is changeable? So Spring continues along her merry way. Each morning we open the blinds and look outside to see what the weather might hold for
the day. Our winter clothes are still being worn, waiting for their turn to rest and our summer clothes eagerly await their chance in the sun. The warms days of summer are only weeks away, between now and then let us take pleasure in the wonderful unpredictability of Springtime in Oregon.
These five peaks I got to know
thru summers heat and winters snow
thru autumns blaze and springs too fleet
sunrise at six thousand feet
Moonlit nights as bright as day
a soft patch of grass where we did lay
past maple leaves and antlers bone
a million stars yet all alone
Black pups run on a field of white
hurried geese aligned in flight
hard work will make your garden grow
these words that rhyme I had to show
A plume of smoke in silhouette
one dream that I won’t soon forget
cool water stings in sweet relief
we stopped it short in disbelief
A wood so deep for us to play
now we can leave but always stay
with smiles for you to get back home
let’s plant our feet no more to roam
So say goodbye to your big sky
I did not look I did not try
but found you at the perfect space
in my faded tracks upon this place
“Who doth greener pastures seek”
I left them all out on Deer Creek
Andy Patton lives in O'Brien with his wife Rebecca and daughter Skyla. They
shared a home on Deer Creek road outside of Selma after moving to the valley
in 2004. He is encouraging other writers to share their work in Flowstone, and
can be reached at [email protected]
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COMMUNITY
GATHERINGS
MARKETS
ASHLAND Bloomsbury Books: Meet the Author! May 10, Awakening into Oneness ‐ Deeksha and the Evolution of Consciousness by Arjuna Ardagh. 7:30pm May 11, The Mysteries of Rhys Bowen 7:30pm May 16, Exploring a Sense of Place by Karen Harwell 7:30 pm May 19, Epiphanes ‐ Where Science and Miracles Meet by Ann Jaurequi 7:30 pm May 24,Really Being With You by Moshe Ross 7:30 pm May 25, Rogue: Portrait of a River by Roger Dorband 7:30 pm May 26, Mandala of Being: Discovering the Power of Awareness 7:30 pm May 30, Luncheon of the Boating Party by Susan Vreeland 7:30 pm 290 East Main, 488‐0029 May 11 & 12, 17th Annual Community Bike Swap. Bicycle rodeo, Bike‐It freestyle tricks and bicycle races. Friday, 6‐ 8 p.m. Saturday, 7‐ 11 a.m. and noon‐ 4 p.m. at The Grove, 1195 E. Main St. 488‐5340. May 19 – 21, MERCHANTS SIDEWALK SALE: A shopper’s paradise from Downtown to A Street, 482‐3486 MEDFORD May 12‐13, Art in Bloom Festival. Enjoy the fine art of regional artists in the Rogue Valleyʹs largest juried outdoor art fair. Musical performances, special exhibits, workshops and childrenʹs activities enhance this springtime celebration, which also includes a wide variety of floral displays perfect for Motherʹs day gifts. Vogel Plaza Main & Central Downtown 541‐608‐
8524, www.visitmedford.org/AIB.htm May 5, How to Get the Most out of the 2007 Willamette Writers Conference Cynthia and Laura Whitcomb will speak on what writers get from attending the August Willamette Writers Conference and how to prepare so you get the most from it. May 5th from 10AM to Noon at Anna Marie Creekside Center, 822 Golf View Dr., 955‐9365. $5.00 for non‐
members. ROGUE RIVER May 6, Library Fest, noon‐3pm. Authors, Juggler, Music Face Painting, Refreshments Rogue River Library Parking Lot
BENEFITS &
FUNDRAISERS
ASHLAND May 5, Celebrate Cinco de Mayo in Ashland at the Cinco de Mayo Salsa Performance and dance with Ashlandʹs 10 piece salsa band, Mambo Rico. Historic Ashland Armory, 208 Oak Street. Mambo Rico is teaming up with the Save Our Library System PAC and the performance will be part of a ʺget out the voteʺ effort for the Jackson County library funding Measure 15‐75 that will be on the ballet for the special election on May 15th. SOLS representatives will be on hand to help educate the public about this important issue. Advance tickets are available at MamboRicoSalsa.com for $10; $12 at the door. Students with ID $8. CENTRAL POINT May 20, Please join us for the 2nd Annual Relay For Life Pancake Breakast. 9 – 11am. Sponsored by Team M*A*S*H to raise money for the American Cancer Society. This is a by donation event and all proceeds will go directly to the American Cancer Society. We are also hosting a KIDS CAN MAKE A CHANGE! Kids can bring spare change to donate ‐ to help raise money for the fight against cancer. Located at the Basketball Courts on Silver Creek Drive off Taylor Road 941‐6893. GRANTS PASS May 5, 14th Annual Golf Scramble. Dutcher Creek Golf Course. To benefit the Grants Pass area Habitat for Humanity. An 18 hole, two person, handicapped scramble. 474‐0824 May 19, Food and Friends 5th Annual Fun Walk: Two‐mile walk begins at B Street Benefits the senior meal program of the Rogue Valley Council of Goverments 734‐9505 May 19, RELAY DAY at ARTISAN & Crafter’s MARKET. Help local artisans support the Josephine County Relay for Life! Join us downtown on 5th Street between E & F streets. A portion of the vendor fees are donated to Josephine County Relay for Life! 9am May 25 – October 7, Wild About Wildlife Images. Back by popular demand, The BearFest Bears will be making a summer‐long encore performance in downtown Grants Pass. One of the BearFest Bears will be auctioned off at the end of the summer with proceeds going to Wildlife Images. JACKSONVILLE May 12, 6th Annual Jacksonville Mutt Strut, 1:30pm ‐ 4pm. Celebrate National Pet Week with a walk with your pet (s) sponsored by Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital. All proceeds benefit Friend of the Animal Shelter. A donation of $20.00 will get you in a raffle with lots of prizes and goodies to be given away. Need not be present to win. Jacksonville Veterinary Hospital, 937 N 5th St, 899‐
1081 MEDFORD May 5, The 7th Annual Bikers Have Heart Yahtzee Run. This year the run will benefit Kadon Hopkins, a 5‐year old from Grants Pass who is battling leukemia. Registration 10am to noon at Rhinoʹs in Gold Hill and finishes at D&S. Sponsored by D&S Harley‐
Davidson, 535‐5515, www.dsharley.com Ongoing Events
ASHLAND The DanceSpace, 280 Hersey St. offers ongoing dance: 1st and 3rd Wednesday evenings from 8‐10pm, Ashland Body Choir. Soul rockinʹ community dance combining 5 rhythms, good ʹole funk‐n‐groove, and native spirituality. $10.512‐797‐7138 2nd and 4th Wednesday evenings from 8‐10pm, Open Heart Dance. Leading Edge Creation Freestyle Dance offering an eclectic blend of high energy music guaranteed to move your body and soul. Come join the Celebration! First Friday Art Walk, 5‐8pm: An eclectic mix of visual delights, interesting conversations, intimate music and tasty treats. The collage of image and experience grows as you stroll the galleries in the Historical Downtown and Railroad Districts. Tuesdays, Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market, 8:30 ‐ 1:30pm. The National Guard Armory, 1420 East Main Street www.rvgrowersmarket.com, 261‐
5045 Every weekend, Lithia Artisans Market, A mix of crafts, with traveling vendors lending spice to an already rich fare. Creek side near Lithia Park. Every Friday night at Allysonʹs enjoy special themed wine tasting. Featuring regional wines and some of today’s finest wine makers, six to eight wines. 482‐2884 Southern Oregon University located in the heart of Ashland offers many performances and fine art exhibits at the Schneider Museum of Art. www.sou.edu/play.shtml Phoenix Green Market: The market will run every 1st and 3rd Friday of the month through mid‐October, 8am ‐ 1pm. Fresh produce, flowers, baked goods, and handcrafted work by local artisans. 310 North Main Street, Phoenix, 512‐1726 Every Wednesday; Crucial Vibes...CNI and DJ Aria...2 Freestyle emcee/djs bringing elemental funk, hip‐hop, tribal, and worldbeat music to life. Eco‐
bamboo dance floor. Snacks and deals till midnight. No minors. Free, Positive...Conscious...Crucial Tabu, 76 N Pioneer, 10pm‐2am 2nd, 3rd, & 4th Fridays; Reggae Fridaze...CNI and DJ Aria...the epicenter of Ashlandʹs BASS culture. Shaking up Reggae roots, dancehall, and DUB vibrations. Snacks and deals till midnight. No minors. Free<<<Positive...Conscious...Crucial>>> Tabu, 76 N Pioneer, 10pm‐2am Third Saturday, Ashland Folk Music Club Contra Dance. Beginnerʹs instruction starts at 7 pm, dancing starts at 7:30 pm. Walker Elementary School. 488‐0679 EVERY THURSDAY 7:30‐9:30pm Millennium Generation Discussion Series, RVML 258 A Street UPSTAIRS, Suite 7, Idea Forum for the Next Generation. Alternative dialogue for people 18‐32. 30 ‐ 60‐minute video or lecture presentation followed by interactive discussion. Free. Meets every third Monday of the month, 7 ‐ 9pm, Astrology in Ashland Lecture Series: ʺAmerica: An Astrological Portraitʺ by Doug Kellogg. RVML Event Center ‐ 258 A St. Presented by: ʺAstrology in Ashlandʺ‐ The Southern Oregon Chapter of the National Council for Geocosmic Research (SONCGR*)$5, General Public, $4 Seniors (62+), $3 SONCGR Member. Every Thursday 5:30pm, Sexaholics Anonymous (S.A.) Please call or send e‐
mail for an orientation Sexaholics Anonymous (SA) is a 12 step group for men and women who suffer from sex/ lust addiction, 888‐522‐1418, www.southernoregonsa.org [email protected].
Ongoing Events
ASHLAND Second Saturday of the month, A Contact Improvisation Jam dance jam is held from 5pm to 7pm at The Inner space, 280 East Hersey St. Suite #1, $5. Bring bottled water. 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. 541.482.4902. Wednesday evenings 5:45‐7:00pm & Thursday mornings 10:30‐11:45am. Free All‐Level Yoga Class, 10:30am ‐ 11:45am, Nuwandart Gallery‐ 258 A Street. Beginners welcome! Please bring your own yoga mat and arrive a few minutes early. Every Friday, 7:30pm, Ashland International Folk Dancers, Instruction and dancing at the Ashland Community Center, 59 Winburn Way. All are welcome. Admission is $3. 541.482.8249. First Saturday of every month from Noon to 12:30 pm. Take a Free Tour of the Animal Shelter. Children are welcome with parental supervision. For more information or to RSVP for a tour, 774‐6646 or www.fotas.org EUGENE What Style Is It? 10 – 4pm, Tuesday ‐ NOW ‐ November 17, 2007, $2 adults, $1 seniors, $.75 kids under 18, ʺWhat Style Is It?: A Survey of American Architectureʺ an exhibit from the Smithsonian Institute will be on display at the Lane County Historical Museum for the first time in over a decade. Reminding us of the importance of Americaʹs diverse architectural history. Lane County Historical Museum, 740 W 13th Ave; www.lanecountyhistoricalsociety.org, (541) 682‐4242 CAVE JUNCTION Concerts In Jubilee Park, Every Thursday 6/1 – 8/1. Cave Junction, 592‐
3326 Selma Farmers Market, Sundays, 9‐ 3pm, May – October. Selma Community Center, 415‐1000 GRANTS PASS The G Street Bar & Grill, 125 SE G Street offers live events all week long. Tuesdays: Ballroom Dancing Lessons. Wednesdays: Salsa Dancing & West Coast Swing. First Thursday: Live Stand Up Comedy, 7pm. Second Sunday: Belly Dancing, 5‐7pm. Every weekend: Live Music. 956‐5427 May 10 ‐ August 30, Family BBQ at the Applegate Valley Inn! Every Thursday Night, 13100 North Applegate Road, 846.0353 Art Walk, 6‐9pm Occurring on the first Friday night of the month Grants Pass comes alive with music and art. There are various shops, galleries and restaurants open late displaying local art and musical talent. Starts @ H and 5th Streets, 787‐0910. First Saturday; Body, Mind, Spirit Fair & Psychic Extravaganza. 11am –4pm. World Beat Dance Studio, 1130 NW 6th St. 761.5478 The Growers’ Market is community in action. every Saturday, mid‐March until Thanksgiving, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the corner of 4th and ‘F’ in downtown Grants Pass, Wednesday at Riverside Park. Third Thursday, Free Talks Sponsored by the Grants Pass Metaphysical Center. Call 541.471.6458 for topic & location. Love offering appreciated. Third Saturday; WORLD BEAT CONCERT SERIES. April 21, 7pm, A Turkish Evening with classical Turkish music by Stephen Skaggs and Romany(Gypsy) Dance by Asya, $5‐10 at the door, World Beat Dance Studio, 1330 NW 6th St. Suite C, 846‐0631. Every Saturday, 10‐11:00am; Music Together (Kidsʹ Program) with Lucia Scott, World Beat Dance Studio, 1330 NW 6th St. Suite C, 899‐2094. First Saturday, Kirtan with Prema Mayi (Hindu devotional singing), 7‐9pm, $5‐10 at the door,World Beat Dance Studio, 1330 NW 6th St. Suite C, 846‐
0631. Sunday Service at THE SOUTHERN OREGON TEMPLE OF THE GODDESS 1:30 ‐ 3 pm. Primarily for women, men welcome second Sunday of month. A center of spiritual expression and education for people of all faiths to honor and nourish Woman’s natural spiritual authority. Also provides community and personal rituals, sacred performances, classes and lectures. At the Wisdom Center, 210 NE Evelyn Ave. Spiritual Director Rev. Vajra Ma, 292‐6310. www.GreatGoddess.org/temple. 11
JACKSONVILLE Third Thursday, Jacksonville Art Amble, 5‐8pm. Wine, cheese and art events in downtown Jacksonville. Jacksonville Museum and Children’s Museum, corner of 5th and C Streets, featuring the Oregon Trail interactive exhibit, other exhibits, 773‐6536, www.sohs.org
KLAMATH FALLS Klamath Blues Society sponsors a blues jam every Thursday evening from 8 PM to midnight at King Falls Lounge in Klamath Falls. Blues performers and aficionados welcome. For details, contact KBS president Phyllis Faries at 541‐882‐8695. MEDFORD Each Monday from 1 to 6 pm the American Red Cross holds a blood drive at the donor center located at 1174 Progress Drive in Medford (next to the DMV). Schedule an appointment by calling 1‐800‐GIVE LIFE (1‐800‐448‐
3543). Every Wednesday, Art Activity. 1:30pm – 4pm Elementary school‐aged children are welcome to drop in for directed art instruction from Sue Carroll. Weekly activities will include several different mediums and styles. Daily attendance is limited to 12 students. Parents are welcome to stay and participate as well. No pre‐registration required, $3 an hour. Ages: 6+ Welcome, Rogue Gallery & Art Center 40 South Bartlett St. 772‐8118 In Downtown Medford visit the art galleries during 3rd Friday Art Walks. The galleries are open every third Friday from April through December from 5:00pm to 8:00pm. Art receptions include, appetizers, music, and meeting local artist. Thursdays, Rogue Valley Growers & Crafters Market, 8:30 ‐ 1:30pm, The Medford Armory, www.rvgrowersmarket.com, 261‐5045 PHOENIX Low cost vaccinations and nail clipping at Jackson County Animal Care and Control, 5595 S Pacific Hwy Phoenix 541 774‐6654. Third Saturday of each month, from 11am to 2pm. Dog licenses and pet adoptions available. ROSEBURG Douglas County Saturday Farmersʹ Market, 9 – 1pm, Mid April – October. Rite‐Aid Parking lot, Roseburg Valley Mall Stewart Pkwy on Garden Valley Blvd. 459‐3067 Second Saturday for Kids, 1:30 – 3pm, Douglas County Museum, Roseburg, (541) 957‐7007 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 Second Saturday of the month Oregon Old Time Fiddlers, Variety Show & Jam session, Winston Community Center, free admission, 673‐2067 Central Point District 4 Representative Dennis Richardson 900 Court St. NE, H‐392, Salem , OR , 97301 [email protected] 503‐986‐1404 Roseburg District 7 Representative Bruce Hanna 900 Court St NE H‐371, Salem , OR , 97301 [email protected] 503‐986‐1407 Your Representative not listed here? Wondering who your Rep. is? See: http://www.leg.state.or.us/findlegsltr/home.htm A coalition of organizations from all corners of the state is working to pass the Renewable Energy Act. These groups have identified issues that will appeal more to conservative Representatives. While global warming and clean air are at the forefront in many of our minds, the issues listed below will resonate with them much more, so we encourage you to highlight these in your contact. More information, facts and a list of supporters is available at www.PoweringOregonsFuture.com. Feel free to use any of the info at the site when you write or call your representative. 1) Energy independence ‐ Renewable resources like wind, solar, biomass and geothermal are domestic resources. Using them makes Oregon more self‐reliant and less dependent on coal and natural gas that we import from other states and countries. 2) Economic benefits ‐ Tapping Oregon’s abundant renewable energy sources creates jobs and keeps money in Oregon (rather than it leaving the region to bring energy to the state). Estimates show that a renewable energy standard will bring billions of dollars of economic activity to the state and region 3) Stable and affordable power ‐ The price of electricity from renewable resources is stable and reliable because it does not depend on fluctuating fossil fuel prices. Renewable energy development makes us less vulnerable to rising cost of fossil fuels – plus they will never run out. 4) Saves Consumers Money – Utilities across the country are reporting savings from investments in renewable energy like wind power. Puget Sound Energy, Washington ’s largest utility, says in its 2005 Annual report that wind energy will save their customers around $170 million over the next 20 years. The utility XCEL says that investments in wind saved their Colorado customers almost $14 million in 2004 and 2005. With help from community members, businesses and other stakeholders, Oregon will soon join 21 other states that are driving the development of clean renewable energy. Many thanks for your time and consideration to help pass SB 838 in the House, and bringing renewable energy to the people of Oregon ! Paige Prewett Southern Oregon Outreach Consultant Renewable Northwest Project 541.855.5200 www.RNP.org www.PoweringOregonsFuture.com
Environmental
Action
Now is a critical time to make our
voices heard! Contact your Rep!
Spread the word!
An exciting, powerful piece of renewable energy legislation passed in the Oregon Senate on April 10, with bipartisan support, and is now headed for the Oregon House of Representatives. Known as the Oregon Renewable Energy Act, Senate Bill 838 requires Oregon utilities to use renewable energy for 25% of the electricity they sell to customers by 2025. This law will accelerate the development of clean energy resources, decrease our reliance on imported fossil fuels, create jobs across the state, and build a clean energy future for Oregonians. YOUR help is needed on this GRASSROOTS campaign! Several local Representatives are “on the fence” or not yet planning to support SB 838. We need to convince to them to vote ʺYes.ʺ A ground swell of activity among their constituents can help influence their decisions – so PLEASE ask your family, friends and neighbors to help, too. Please take a few minutes to email or send a letter to your representative asking him to vote yes on SB 838. One or two short paragraphs is all thatʹs needed to request support and back it up with reason (SEE TALKING POINTS BELOW) – you do not need to be an expert on this topic!). If you do not have time to write, please call his office. If you live or work in one of these Districts, please contact your Representative: (Note: Not all Reps are listed, e.g. those we can already count on to vote ‘Yes’) Grants Pass District 3 Representative Ron Maurer 900 Court St. NE , H‐39, Salem , OR 97301 [email protected] 503‐986‐1403 Medford District 6 Representative Sal Esquivel 900 Court St. NE , H‐485, Salem , OR 97301 [email protected] 503‐986‐1406 Medford – Bend District 55 Representative George Gilman 900 Court St. NE., H‐283, Salem , OR , 97301 [email protected] 503‐986‐1455 Klamath Falls District 56 Representative Bill Garrard 900 Court St. NE., H‐484, Salem , OR , 97301 [email protected] 503‐986‐1456 12
Outdoor Adventure & Environmental Action
ASHLAND May 5 & 6, SOMBA, the Southern Oregon Mountain Bike Association presents the 2007 Spring Thaw Mountain Bike Festival. Cross‐Country racing happens Saturday morning, with the Downhill race on Sunday. For registration information, visit www.somba.org. May 12,Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day, 8 ‐ noon with a variety of great outdoor learning activities for birders of all ages and abilities. Take an early‐
bird guided walk, visit the banding station, and check out the spy cam to get a close‐up look at local birds, plus lots of other activities for adults and children. All ages. Free. ashlandparks.recware.com.488.6606. May 21, Create a personalized walking stick for functional use or as a unique art object with the guidance of local artist and art educator Sharon Dvora! You bring the stick —all other materials provided! Ages 8 and up. $5/person. Register online at http://ashlandparks.recware.com or call the Nature Center at 541‐488‐6606. GRANTS PASS May 5, Tree Walk in Reinhart Volunteer Park, 1‐3pm. Starting at the Bank of American shelter (first shelter near the circle). ʺMay basketsʺ for the first 30 women provided by the Boys and Girls Club of the Rogue Valley. Educational tables for children. A guided tour of the trees in the park. Identify tree species and learn about their health. For more information contact Jeff Nelson at 471‐
6438. Sponsored by the City of Grants Pass, The Boys and Girls Club of the Rogue Valley and the Urban Tree Advsisory Committee. KLAMATH FALLS May 12, Green Soul Fest, College Union Fountain at OIT, 11am – 6pm * Global Warming Conference Biodiesel Fuel * Rainforest education * Cultural sustainable lands * Nature * Ec0‐ workshops * Natural Building * ʺLaw of Attractionʺ Workshop ‐ Linda Compton * Entertainment * Eco‐childrenʹs fun area * Veg & Live Food * Free Zone ‐ Pick‐up and drop‐off * Healthy Ecovillage * Film ʺ Hand Sculpted Houseʺ with Linda Smiley This year a percentage of the monies we raise will go to: * Conger Elementary * Global Eco‐movement * Diversity Center at OIT www.greensoul.homestead.com, 850‐9661 Join KS Wild on the 4th Saturday of every month for a hike into proposed Wilderness along the Lower Rogue River. Enjoy diverse wild forests, extraordinary wildlife viewing and clear creeks tumbling into the mighty Rogue. We will discuss Wilderness and Wild & Scenic proposals for the area as well as the Bureau of Land Managementʹs old‐growth logging plans. Carpools leave the Shop ʹn Kart parking lot in Ashland (2268 Ashland St.) at 9am and the Gooseberries Natural Foods parking lot (1533 NE F St.) in Grants Pass at 10am. Bring hiking shoes, clothing layers, food and water. Hikes are moderate and approximately 5‐7 miles. For more information, contact KS Wild at [email protected] or call 488‐5789 www.savethewildrogue.info
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Join Flowstone &
Troon Vineyard in
celebrating
Oregon's Bounty! FOOD & WINE EVENTS
Flowstone invites you to take part in an Autumn Festival that is
unlike any other….
ASHLAND May 19, The Science of Wine. A wine event that explores the ultimate sensory experience! Wine, food, music and a live auction to benefit ScienceWorks Hands‐
on Museum. www.scienceworksmuseum.org 482‐6767 May 26 & 27, Memorial Wine Weekend. Weisinger’s of Ashland, 3150 Siskiyou Boulevard www.weisingers.com 488.5989 October 27, 2007 will be a day of music, theatre, arts, local vendors, good food and of course, fine wine. Set in the gorgeous Applegate Valley at Troon Vineyard, this event will be a modern day renaissance faire. This festival is part of a statewide, two month long occasion known as Oregon Bounty. Promoting Oregon’s vineyards all over the world, Oregon Bounty brings thousands of visitors to Southern Oregon each year. We are seeking vendors and artisans who represent the progressive and creative community of our region. This is an opportunity to showcase your talents and wares to people who appreciate innovation and imagination. We are still trying to come up with a name for this festival that will contain the following elements: • Sustainability, both locally & globally • Creative & Natural Living • Theatre • Music • Local Foods & Crafts • Renaissance as in a cultural movement, not jousting! To be a part of this creative & magical event as a vendor complete and send an application (you can print one from our website www.flowstonenews.com) by July 10, 2007 to Flowstone, P.O. Box 703 Grants Pass, OR 97528 If you’d like to be a performer send us a sample of your work to the same address. For more information or to request an application please contact Cheetah at 441.6432 or by email: [email protected]
GRANTS PASS May 12, Spring Wine Stroll. Stroll downtown businesses & sample great food and wine from 12 Oregon wineries. www.grantspasstownecenter.org 476‐5773 May 19, Wildlife at Twilight. An adult evening event. Wine tasting and Hors d’oeuvres served under the gazebo in our garden followed by a guided twilight stroll through our facility. $25.00 per person. Wildlife Images Rehabilitation & Education Center, 11845 Lower River Road, 476‐0222. May 26 – 28, Memorial Day Weekend Bash! Join Troon Vineyard for live music, food and fun! www.troonvineyard.com
MEDFORD May 9, 16, 23, 30, Explore the refreshment of tea. Learn tea terminology, culture, history, health benefits, tradition and mystery. Enjoy a tea tasting while learning the facts and lore. 2:30 – 4pm. RCC Downtown Campus, 117 S Central, 245‐7619. May 10, Bring your family AND friends from 6‐9pm for a special treat and Cold Stone Creamery will donate a portion of the eveningʹs profits and ALL the tips to the American Cancer Society. Hosted by Team M*A*S*H for this yearʹs Relay for Life! 941‐6893.
May 26‐28, Memorial Day Wine Tour Weekend. Visit with over 14 small regional wineries and sample their wines in the beautiful Eden Valley Orchardʹs formal gardens. Music, food pairings and samples. 2310 Voorhies Road. 512‐2955 www.edenvalleyorchards.com PORTLAND May 5, Portland Indie Wine Festival. The Third Annual Portland Indie Wine Festival is a weekend celebration of Oregonʹs most talented limited‐production wineries. $60‐$100. Urban Wine Works, 407 NW 16th Ave. Portland. www.indiewinefestival.com
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excellent entrepreneurs we are, many have tried to find a way to capitalize on the new craze. Lucky bamboo (it is not bamboo at all) is something that caught on and spread like wild fire. It has little to do with Feng Shui, but if you like the look, try to get one with three or six or nine stems (all auspicious numbers in Feng Shui.) Put it where you’ll see it and enjoy it. If you’d like to find out more about Feng Shui & practical tips that everyone can use, subscribe to the Creative Visions Newsletter & / or if you have a question for the Feng Shui Guy e‐mail: [email protected]. Home, Garden & Family
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Mother’s Day is May 13th
Feng Shui Guy: I’ve read through a few books on Feng Shui, and I think it must be hocus‐pocus because they all say different things, what’s the deal? Confused, Medford GRANTS PASS
May 12 & 13, Native American Arts Festival & Motherʹs Day Pow Wow, 13th annual event benefits the encouragement of Native American visual, performing & cultural arts. Free to public! 10 – 7pm, Riverside Park May 13, Motherʹs Day Chocolate Kiss Brunch at Wildlife Images , $19, 476‐0222 www.wildlifeimages.org. May 11, WomenSong: A Celebration of the Stages of Womenʹs Lives, 8pm. The Four Seasons Performing Arts Series presents Jeni Foster in a special Motherʹs Day celebration of women in song.$12 Adults; $10 Students. Newman United Methodist Church, 132 NE B St. Dear Confused, You first must realize that each of the books you read came from a different school of Feng Shui. After some 4,000 years, it was inevitable that there should be more than one school. The first school, the Landform School, relied on observing how nature works in a hilly or mountainous landscape. Not all of China shares that landscape. Combining what was already known with their incredible knowledge of astronomy and astrology, the Compass School emerged. It was useful where there wasn’t a landform to work with. After all the great Feng Shui Masters had designed the Forbidden City (Beijing), the emperor Zhu Di had them all killed so that he would have all the power. But that didn’t work. Other masters started their own schools based in their specialty. So the whole thing can seem to get pretty muddled up. And talk about clutter! There are only 6,342 book titles involving Feng Shui on Amazon. And that’s not to mention the 18 other categories with something Feng Shui in them. I’ve been schooled in the Black Hat or BTB School. It’s the most flexible (excepting the William Spear’s Intuitive School) as it allows for cell phones, computers and other accoutrements of modern life. So what are you to do? Learn enough about some of the most popular schools and find which one resonates with you. Then buy recommended texts from that school. Even then it can get tricky. Remember, the Chinese are still studying the subtleties after only 4,000 years. It seems like such a simple system, but it quickly gets very involved and subtle. But don’t worry, there’s much you can do yourself without having to hire a professional. And, if it gets too confusing, then it IS time to hire a professional. Or if you don’t want to hope you’re doing the right thing in the right way. From my school, I think the best text is (get ready) Feng Shui for Dummies by David Daniel Kennedy. It’s well written and as clear as a book can be. Or, look around for someone teaching Feng Shui – that way you can ask questions as you’re learning and you’ve got someone there with the answers. MEDFORD May 13, Motherʹs Day Celebration. 2‐4pm Join us as we share a community blessing for our babies of all ages, and the mothers who love them. Includes recognition of mothers who have lost their children. Featuring: Live Music Bouncing Castle for kids Face Painting/Balloons Door Prizes Starbucks Coffee Free Haircuts by Cost Cutters & PAZZAZZ. Alba Park, Holly & 8th St. 774‐8071
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Feng Shui Guy: I see lots of stores selling “lucky bamboo”. They’re supposed to be something you use in Feng Shui. Should I get one, and if I do, where do I put it? A Shopper in Grants Pass Dear Shopper, Feng Shui has become the latest buzz from the East; the same way acupuncture was a few years back. And Americans being the 15
Montessori Education as a
Unique Experience
experience that gives them such joy that they want to learn more and it is very easy for them such as when they explode in language. These sensitive periods start as early as birth and continue through the age of six and some even longer, although at the age before language they are not as noticeable. It is not necessary and is quite an injustice to some children to have to wait to learn to read or do math. Each child is unique in their learning and the Montessori approach is designed to help the child become more independent and self‐disciplined. By Danella Shea Montessori education is a philosophy and a method developed in Italy by Dr. Maria Montessori in 1906 and practiced today in thousands of schools on six continents. Montessori education recognizes the unique potential in each child and awakens childrenʹs natural ability to learn and to teach themselves. Maria Montessoriʹs ultimate goal in education was to help children grow in independence, self‐discipline, concentration, motivation, and sensitivity to things around them. Maria Montessori was herself a unique and remarkable person. Born in rural Italy in 1870, she challenged the medical and educational establishment and became Italyʹs first woman MD in 1896. She began to work with mentally retarded children, as well as championing the causes of working women and children, and researching mental development and education. In 1904 she became Chair of Anthropology at the University of Rome. During this time, she developed her methods of observation and teaching that became the foundation of her philosophy. Today people wonder how a program developed so many years ago could be applicable with today’s children yet it is exactly what they need in today’s society, which includes a lot of over‐stimulation for children. When children calm down and become more focused they can discover many peaceful places within themselves where they can find self‐fulfillment in the work they accomplish, and where they can strive for the best within themselves rather than looking outside of themselves for many of their needs to be met. This not only builds a confident, independent and responsible child but is also the greatest gift we can give to give our children. In 1907, Dr. Montessori was invited to direct what was essentially a day‐care program for fifty poor, malnourished children in a tenement house in Rome. Using materials she had developed in her studies, and a few untrained assistants, she began her work. Here, in the first Casa de Bambini, or Childrenʹs House, she discovered what she later called the ʺsecret of childhood.ʺ She found in the children a spontaneous drive to choose freely the materials that seemed to meet their needs, and an unanticipated ability to concentrate on and repeat their chores. She discovered they had a wellspring of internal discipline and self‐
motivation, an innate sense of order, and spontaneous interest in writing, reading, mathematics and other academic subjects. So remarkable were the changes in these children that she herself did not at first believe it; but soon it was impossible to deny, and the world took notice. There are several components to the Montessori Program and one of the most important is called “Sensitive Periods of Learning.” Through Maria Montessori’s extensive observation of children she came to realize that a child will go through a specific block of time when they are drawn to a particular subject or developmental period. One such developmental period of learning is very easily recognized it is called the period for language. This is when a child will explode in his/her knowledge of speaking the language they are exposed to. This phenomenon occurs in every country and in every culture around the world. The child absorbs what the adult is saying and then boom one day they start talking quickly moving to sentences. You can see why it is so easily recognized. Recognizing these sensitive periods for learning and following the child in these periods is one of the main responsibilities of the Montessori teachers. It is in these sensitive periods that the child does not see learning as a chore but as a delightful 16
Home, Garden & Family Events
May 12, Great Mystery Montessori OPEN HOUSE 2007, 11am ‐ 3pm. A place for your child to explore the inner magic and laughter with others Come experience the OPEN HOUSE of Great Mystery Montessori. Celebrate our expansion from Preschool to First Grade. 847 Olympic Ave., 857 ‐ 8888 May 20,Walk for the Mind of America sponsored by The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Southern Oregon, 1 ‐ 3pm. Hawthorne Park, Hawthorne and Jackson Streets. The Peace Choir will lead a sing along. Water, food and drink will be available. Leaders of family and peer support groups, will be on hand to answer questions. May 26‐28, Rogue Valley Soccer Cup Tournament: Hundreds of soccer players from all over the west cost merge upon Medford each Memorial Day Weekend to play in this annual tournament. www.rvcupsoccer.com, 772‐9104 ASHLAND May 12, Ashland Garden Club’s 28th Annual Plant Sale, 9‐noon. Ashland Safeway parking lot. Shop for annuals, perennials, veggies, cacti & succulents, houseplants, Mother’s Day bouquets and garden‐related items. Proceeds benefit SOU junior in environmental studies. 488‐5664 or 488‐0499. May 12, Doula Tea Party In Honor of National Doula Month. All alternative birth professionals as well as expectant parents are invited. The purpose is for parents to meet a variety of professionals (chiropractors, yoga instructors, midwives, doulas, acupuncturists, and more) in the valley who work specifically with pregnant and nursing mothers. www.doulalove.net, Jackson WellSprings Community Room, 2253 Hwy 99 N, 531‐7607 CAVE JUNCTION MERLIN May 5, Magical Merlin Parade, 11am. Downtown Merlin, 476‐8047. May 5, 10th Annual Illinois Valley Childʹs Fair and Pet Parade, 11am – 1pm. Jubilee Park, 592‐6444 ROGUE RIVER May 5, Rogue River Spring Plant Sale, 9am ‐ 3 pm, Civic Club Bldg. 135 Oak St., 582‐4432 May 19, 10th Annual Chili Cooking Contest & Car Show, hosted by Rogue River High School Skills USA. To enter call Dan Hayes at 582 3297 ext 1181 or e‐mail [email protected]
CENTRAL POINT May 10, The World Famous Lipizzaner Stallions, 7:30pm. These ʺDancing White Stallionsʺ are currently on their 37th Anniversary Tour in 2007. 800‐882‐8258, Jackson County Fairgrounds, www.jcfairgrounds.com May 30 ‐ June 3, Spring Fair. Jackson County Fairgrounds, www.jcfairgrounds.com ROSEBURG May 7, Roseburg High School Presents: Evening of Excellence, 6:30 PM. 440‐
4787 May 5 & 6, Adoptathon: Lots of adoptable cats looking for lifetime homes. Weʹll also have story tellers, food, raffles, games and so much more. Call for times of specific events. Saturday 9 – 9pm, Sunday 9 – 6pm. New Beginnings SPCA, 464‐
4313. GRANTS PASS May 11,Donkey Basketball, 6‐ 9pm.KLDR vs SOHSET / Rural Metro Fire Dept vs GP Fire Dept. Family Fun. Josephine County Fairgrounds, 956‐7960 May 11 – 13, Homebuilders Association of Josephine County presents the 28th Annual Home Show, Josephine County Fairgrounds. .May 19, Rogue Valley Kennel Club AKC Sanctioned Dog Show: With over 700 entries, a wide range of breeds is represented. Indian Mary Park. 956‐9276 May 20, Antique & Collectible Street Fair: Downtown. 479‐6491 May 21, Treasures Of Summer Scholarship Auction: Rogue Community Collegeʹs annual auction, 956‐7500 ext. 7095 May 22 – 28, Boatnik Festival: Boat races on the Rogue River, a parade downtown, a golf shoot‐out at Riverside Park, a men’s fast pitch tournament, an animal petting zoo, horse racing at the Josephine County fairgrounds and fireworks on Friday the 25th and Sunday the 27th at Riverside Park. Go to www.boatnik.com for more information. Held as a fundraiser by the Grants Pass Active Club. Proceeds benefit the entire community. May 26, 4th Annual Pizza Eating Contest, 2 ‐ 3:30 PM. Riverside Park, 479‐5959 SELMA May 20, Gardeners wanted. Bring your plants and starts to Selma Community Center ‐ buy, sell or trade, 9 – 1pm. 597‐2522 to reserve a space. Booth fee just $5.00. All proceeds benefit Selma Community Center. TALENT May 12, Talent Garden Clubʹs Spring Plant Sale, 9 to 2pm. Tarks parking lot in downtown Talent. Besides the bargains you will find at the city‐wide yard sale going on at the same time, you will find different types of veggies, groundcovers, perennials and herbs available for sale along with homemade baked goods. If you would like to find out more, contact 535‐9055, 535‐5040. WILLIAMS May 5, A Day at Pacifica. Pacifica a Garden in the Siskiyous, 11am ‐ 4pm. Rock Garden/Waterfall Tour Fine & Functional Art Tours of Pacifica Open House, 14615 Watergap, 846‐1100 JACKSONVILLE This family of geese made a visit to the Flowstone staff on their way back to the water. So cute!
May 5 & 6, Tour Jacksonville’s historic homes and meet their pioneer builders and owners when the Jacksonville Boosters Club hosts its 36th Historic Home Tour from noon to 5pm. Adults & children aged 12 and over. $15 and can be purchased on Tour Days at the Jacksonville Visitors Center & at featured homes. All proceeds benefit community programs and projects. 245‐3650. May 26 – 28, 31st Annual Starthistle Fly‐in, part of ʺWings Over Applegateʺ, a hang gliding and paragliding race held on Woodrat Mountain, just west of Jacksonville in the Applegate Valley. www.rvhpa.net
MEDFORD May 5 & 6, 26th Annual Shady Cove Wildflower and Local Art Show, 10am – 4pm. Shady Cove Multi‐purpose room on Cleveland St. 17
Health & Wellness
BODY, MIND & SPIRIT CALENDAR
ASHLAND May 5, International Pilates Day at Inward Bound Wellness of Ashland and Joyfull Yoga of Jacksonville. All classes, private sessions and massages will be 1/2 price. Kathryn Reppond will be teaching a workshop entitled ʺHow Pilates Strengthens your Yoga practice.ʺ All proceeds will go to the Pilates Method Alliance and its efforts to promote Pilates in the public school system. For more information and to schedule appointments, contact Inward Bound Wellness, 488‐
0108 or Joyfull Yoga ,899‐0707 May 7,Tom Clunie, D.C. is a chiropractor specializing in Applied Kinesiology (also called ʺmuscle testingʺ). He will be giving a FREE lecture and demonstration, and FREE mini‐sessions from 7 – 9pm at the Rogue Valley Metaphysical Library, 258 ʺAʺ Street in Ashland. You are welcome to bring 1‐2 vitamin supplements, herbs, or foods for testing. 535‐6044 May 20, THE MANDALA OF BEING: Living a life of radical aliveness, authenticity and joy! The Mandala of Being workshop will be held from 1 – 6pm at the Ashland Springs Hotel located at 212 East Main St. $25.00. Richard McDonald is an internationally acclaimed trainer, speaker, facilitator and workshop presenter with years of expertise in the work of Dr. Moss. “The afternoon will be engaging, inspirational and personally transformative and is not to be missed,” explains Dr. Moss, “and we are excited that Richard McDonald will be providing this workshop in Ashland.” In addition, Dr. Moss will be at the Bloomsbury Bookstore for a book‐signing event on Saturday, May 26. [email protected], 201‐0168 GRANTS PASS Aromatherapy Classes with Peter OʹRourke BSc. Dip. I.T.H.M.A. May 6, Introduction to Aromatherapy, 2‐4.30pm. Have you ever wondered why scents have such a healing effect on the mind, body and spirit? I invite you to explore ways in which the most commonly used essential, oils and carrier oils can be used safely and efficiently to enhance every aspect of day to day life for you and your family. Take home a helpful blend. $30 May 20, Aroma Meditation, 2‐4pm. An introduction to the spiritual aspects of aromatherapy via a guided meditation, using specially selected essential oils to trigger each phase of a journey through the fragrant mind. Discover your inner self, bring peace and harmony into your life, and connect with the universal energy. $20. To register please contact Peter or Rubie 955‐1531, [email protected]
MEDFORD May 19, Monthly Meditative Hike: Waterfall Spectacular! Mill Creek Falls is located near the town of Prospect. During the month of May, it is especially huge, beautiful and full, as snow melt water from the high Cascades plunges 174 feet into the rushing canyon of the upper Rogue River. Our hike will take us down an easy trail to good viewpoints high on the other side. We will also admire narrower Barr Creek from another wonderful rocky perch. Then we venture down into the gorge and explore an amazing boulder field called the Avenue of the Giants. Although this sounds like a lot, and it is, the whole walk is less than two miles round trip. As usual our morning walk will be in meditative silence. We will share our lunch at a special spot where crashing water skirts a quiet pool. Come prepared for a fun day in the great outdoors. We depart promptly at 9am from theCenter for Spiritual Living, 1119 Ellen Ave. www.cslmedford.org, 734‐
8581 The Subtle Body
By Kathy Kali Each month, Kathy Kali will explore a different facet of Tantric Dance, a sacred sensual approach to meditation. Our world is ready for the return of the divine feminine, and Tantric Dance offers a direct physical experience of feminine wisdom, which is honored in tantra as the source of life. Open your hand and let it rest. Your hands are used to “doing” something. Let your hand just do nothing for a moment. Feel the pulse of life in your palm, in your fingers. Letting go of your notions of what a hand is, feel the subtle energies in this part of your body. Notice the energy as vibration…..as color…..as sound….Let the energies circulate and expand, until you are no longer in your hand. You are in your hand’s subtle body. What is the subtle body? The deep and subtle and quiet and slow aspects of our being are our deep feminine essence. Activating this subtle body, with receptivity, allows us to channel pleasurable energies more deeply. It is our transmitter. The more we “tune in” to the subtle places within ourselves, the more nourishment we can receive, and the more energy we can channel. I’ve personally experienced the subtle body as a sweet tingling, a softness, a cloud of energy, and a sense of great space, within my body. In addition, when I feel a lot of pleasure or inner fire come through the Tantric Dance, it often feels as if the pleasure is moving up a central tube, or channel, in my core. Your subtle body may feel different to you. Allow yourself to explore and let your subtlety come through in its own way. To cultivate awareness of your subtle body, I offer the following simple exercise: 1. Get comfortable and grounded. Lie, sit, stand, whatever your body feels called to right now. Feel your connection to the earth, and relax. 2. Belly breath. Breathe into the belly, and release. Continue. This connects you with your life force, and deepens your grounding. 3. Notice the breath. Feel the breath filling your belly and torso, and releasing. Notice any other places the breath wants to travel: your limbs, your back, your neck, your head…. 4. Core vibration. Feel the breath and the energy emanating from it, as vibration. Absorb this vibration, drink it in, and take into the depth of your being. Notice any sensations, sounds, sights, smells… 5. Do nothing. Keep breathing, but do nothing else. You are in your subtle body. Kathy Kali has been a leader in the field of women’s sacred music and dance for over 10 years. Her training in belly dance, hypnotherapy, and ritual work enriches her facilitation of the Tantric Dance of the Divine Feminine. She created the Tantric Temple at World Beat Dance Studio in 2005, and is grateful to her teachers and students for their love and support.
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Essential Oil Profile
Palmarosa (Cymbopogon Martinii) Commerce
Method of extraction ‐ Steam Distillation Parts used ‐ Fresh or dried grass Prosperity With and Open Heart
Palmarosa, which is related to Lemon Grass and By Kaya Singer Citronella, has a long history of use in India, Turkey and Africa where its abilities to reduce fevers, fight infections, and heal the skin are much prized. It is a natural antiseptic and bactericide, helpful with bronchial congestion and influenza. As a uterine tonic it is indicated for treating Cystitis, and is used by Asian midwives to ease childbirth. Do you believe that having an open heart can bring you prosperity and purpose for your business and then overflow into the rest of your life? This might sound a bit airy fairy to you as you plow through your business plan and profit and loss statements, but attracting people to you and to your business is all about having an open heart and giving. You might think that is a bit strange to have to give before you receive but that is how it works. It is about seeing how you can help With an aroma reminiscent of Geranium and Rose, Palmarosa can be people and share from your heart. used as an inhalation, or diffused in the environment to lift depression All business is about relationships. We all want to do business and ease nervous exhaustion. with people we like. Isnʹt that true? When you hire someone to do any kind of a job you want to find someone you like. Of course you want the 10 ‐15 drops blended with Sea Salt and Epsom Salts dispersed in a warm job done well but likeability is right up there in importance. bath at the end of a ‘heavy’ day, will deodorize your body, ease your There is a certain amount of risk involved when you shell out mind, and relax your aching muscles. money for anything. Lets imagine you see a cool jacket in a shop and it is gorgeous. You try it on. It fits, the color is right, so you take a peek at In Ayurvedic practice, Palmarosa is considered to be a useful digestive the price tag. Ouch! It is not on sale and will cost a chunk of cash. So you tonic with beneficial effects on pathogens in the intestinal flora. begin to weigh it in your mind. Do you like it enough to risk the money? Massaging the stomach and solar plexus areas with diluted The likeability needs to be greater than the risk otherwise you will put Palmarosa is said to promote a healthy appetite, and may be of the jacket back on the rack and walk out. assistance to people suffering from Anorexia Nervosa. If you have a service business, it is yourself that people need to like. How do you develop likeability? By having an open heart. By The ability of Palmarosa oil to balance sebum production makes it a listening, by giving. I am not talking about manipulation. People can wonderful oil for the alleviation of skin problems, particularly those sense that in a moment. When you truly care about people they feel it associated with over‐exposure to strong sunlight, and harsh weather. and you begin to develop a relationship with them. Mix 5 or 6 drops in 5ml (one teaspoon) of Sweet Almond oil or These three points are essential: Sunflower oil for a gentle soothing moisturizing treat, which can be used • Learn to know and understand your ideal customer; someone who all over the body. A few drops of Wheatgerm or Evening is thrilled about your product or service, wants it, is willing and able to Primrose oil added to the blend makes a natural anti‐wrinkle pay for it, and will tell other people. preparation, which can also help to reduce old acne scars and broken • Determine what are they want help with. People often shop for capillaries. what they want, not what they need. If you are offering a worthwhile product they will still get what they need but ʺwantʺ is what tips the Contra‐indications ‐ None known. scale. • How can you develop trust with them? Business is all about relationships and people need to know, like, and trust you. This information is for educational purposes only. It does not constitute So, keep an open heart. Give value to your customers and of course medical advise. Essential oils should not be considered as a replacement follow good business practices and your business will flourish. for any other medications which you may be currently taking. Should you decide to use natural remedies only, you must inform your medical practitioner before changing over to alternative means. Prosperity comes when you give value to other peopleʹs lives. I wish you unbounded abundance in your business and your life, and as you open your heart, you help change the world one business at a time. Kaya Singer, owns Awakening Business Solutions. She helps small business owners attract right clients. Kaya helps people see that it is possible to have purpose and prosperity. Kaya can be reached at 503‐
493‐1199, www.awakeningbusiness.com Peter OʹRourke BSc. Dip.I.T.H.M.A (UK) is a professional Aromatherapist with 25 years experience in the field, both here and in his native England. Recently relocated from Venice, Florida and now based in Grants Pass, ʹThe Open Sky Academy of Aromatherapyʹ provides education and information on all aspects of aromatherapy, 100% pure essential oils, blends, and aromatherapy consultations. For further information contact 541 955 1531, or email [email protected] 19
Classes and Workshops
Scuba Diving Classes: Start living your adventure today. Classes are starting May 15. Cost is $249.00 per person. Stop by Sundance Divers today to sign up. 543 NE E ST, 479‐9715, sundancedivers.com BONSAI CLASSES for May at Siskiyou Gardens in Grants Pass. May 15, 5:30pm: Bonsai for Beginners: $30 class fee includes maple tree, bonsai pot and soil. May 18, noon: Exposed Root Bonsai: Intermediate class covers potting and training a 12‐ year old European beech tree. $40 class fee includes European beech, bonsai pot and soil. May 19, noon: Bonsai for Beginners: (same as above). May 22, 5:30 pm: Forest Bonsai: Create a grove of trees. Intermediate class. $20. Variety of plant material and pots for sale or bring your own. Each class limited to six people. Rachel Winters, instructor, 476‐6243, [email protected]. May 12, Join us for Quick Start; a fun one‐day class! 9 – 4pm. A great introduction to the Science of Mind philosophy. Bring a brown bag lunch. $15 includes materials. Taught by Arlene Rogers, RScP 488‐3201 & Diane Stewart, RScP 535‐2277, 734‐8581. Center for Spiritual Living, 1119 Ellen Ave. www.cslmedford.org 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 Dynamic, entertaining classes in Nonviolent Communication offered by The Dance of Communication. Communication for Living and Making Peace. In Medford, Tuesdays April 24‐May 29, 7‐9pm, at the Congregational Church 1801 E Jackson. $100 contribution requested 482‐7567 [email protected] ILLINOIS VALLEY SAFE HOUSE ALLIANCE Second quarter Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault 101 series All trainings are held at the IV Family Coalition building, 535 E River Street, Cave Junction – to RSVP call Loren at 592‐4147. All classes are free and open to the public. May 12, 1 – 4 pm, How Domestic Violence and Substance Abuse Relate. June 9th 1 – 4 pm ‐ Effects of Domestic Violence on Children Are you one of those people whoʹs been thinking ʺSomeday I want to dance tangoʺ? May 5th is a good day to begin a two‐day workshop. Beginners welcome. There will be six classes, three on Saturday from 12:00 ‐1:15, 1:30‐2:45, and 3:00‐ 4:15, and the same on Sunday. All classes are at The Grove, 1195 E Main St, in Ashland. Cost for the full workshop is $70, one day $40, and individual classes are $15. Private lessons available. In addition to the workshop there will be three Argentine Tango social dances (called milongas) on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday evenings. 488‐1926 Classes from Spiral Living: May 5, Secrets of Irrigation 12pm‐4pm $20 Followed by a Cinco de Mayo Celebration potluck at Frog Farm. Bring your salsa shoes and guitar! June 2,Beginning Beekeeping 10am‐
2pm $20 June 9, Planting Tomatoes and Basil for Sauce and Salsa, 10‐1pm $15 The Spiral Living Center is a new non‐
profit in the Illinois Valley. Our goal is to empower our community to achieve self‐sufficiency. Please join us! For more information or to register for classes contact us: PO Box 2093, Cave Junction, OR 97523, 592‐3642, [email protected] The following classes are offered every Monday and Wednesday. Full class information can be found at: www.jacksonwellsprings.com. Monthly Class Pass~ $65.00, Class Drop‐In rate~ $10.00 Tai Chi / Chi Gung, 8‐9:30AM, $10.00 Tai Chi / Chi Gung Classes for Elders, 9:45‐10:45am. (Age 60 and over) Daily soak pass~$4.00 10‐visit senior punch card for spa~$35.00 Yoga 6‐7pm in the Community Room. Mats provided. $8.00 Bellydance: Back to Basics & Beyond. Mondays 7:15‐8:30PM. $9.00 drop‐ins welcome, or use your class card. This class is for everyone from beginners to advanced dancers. Jackson Wellsprings, 2253 Highway 99 N. Soak and sauna afterwards at Wellsprings and get a $1.00 discount on the use of the spa when you take a class at Wellsprings. The Milky Way Breastfeeding Class
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Class is offered the Second Monday of each month ‐ 5‐ 9pm , $75.Teacher: Jenn Head, CD(DONA), Childbirth Educator, Lactation Specialist. 206‐227‐3694, [email protected] Pottery Classes Explore... Create... Grow... Pottery Classes 8 weeks starting May 8th or 10th $175 Thursday 9:30 am to noon Tuesday 3:30 to 6 pm Tuesday 6:30 ‐ 9:00 pm Thursday 6:15 ‐ 8:45 pm No previous art or ceramic experience is necessary just a desire to play in clay! Classes are also suitable for those with some experience who wish to refine their skills or learn new approaches. Handbuilding, wheel‐throwing techniques and glaze application will all be covered. Tools are supplied, clay is extra. Open Studio 1 pm to 4 pm on Saturdays.To register call or stop by Southern Oregon Pottery & Supply 111 Talent Ave. P.O. Box 158 Talent Oregon 97540, 535‐6700. Got a little extra left over from the winter ? Join Devi Wednesdays at 6:30 pm at World Beat Dance Studio for some fitness through dance. I focus on Hula with a little Middle Eastern and Ballet to target those pesky areas in a fun, low impact manner. Drop in $8 or $48 for 8 weeks. 441‐5229 20
DANCE CLASSES & WORKSHOPS at World Beat Dance Studio, 1330 NW 6th St. Suite C, Grants Pass Tantric Dance of the Divine Feminine. Mon. & Thurs.7‐9pm, 846‐0631. Tribal Belly Dance Level 1 Tues. 5:30‐6:30, 846‐0236. Classic Belly Dance Level 1 & 2 Tues. 6:45‐8:00(level 1) and 8:00‐9:15(level 2), 531‐7119. Yoga Wed. 5‐6:15pm, 479‐4906. Modern Egyptian Belly Dance. Wed. 7:30‐8:30pm,890‐5107. Tribal Belly Dance Level 2 Thurs. 5:30‐
6:30pm, 846‐0631. Kundalini Temple Dance 2nd Sat. 2‐
4:30pm, 955‐1789. Egyptian Belly Dance Workshop 3rd Sat. 2‐4pm, 890‐5107. Classic Belly Dance Workshop 4th Sat. 2‐4pm, 531‐7119. Cutting Edge Stained Glass offers affordable classes in Grants Pass. Call471.2155 to reserve your space. FUSED GLASS FRIDAYS You must have some prior glass cutting experience to attend. Check out our Saturday “free time” classes to learn to cut glass. Bowl or Plate: Fridays, 12 to 3pm OR 6 to 9pm. May 18 & 25, $135. Jewelry: Fridays, 12‐ 3pm OR 6 to 9 pm 2 weeks, June 15 & 22, $75.00 STAINED GLASS SATURDAYS BEGINNING STAINED GLASS May 19 ‐ June 16, Saturday 9 to noon May 2 ‐ June 6, Wednesday 6 to 9 p.m. INTERMEDIATE and STUDIO “FREE‐
TIME”COME PLAY WITH US! Every Saturday 1‐4pm, Drop in class for $10. Five weeks for $40. White Oak Farm & Education Center Applied Herbology with Jon Carlson June 2 & 3, 9 & 10, & 16 10 a.m.‐6 p.m. $280‐385 This workshop series is based on Western Physiology & Plants of the Pacific Northwest. Contact Jenn at 846‐0776 for more information. Classes are free to list, up to
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Everyone loves to read the classified ads. At Flowstone we believe that it should not cost you an arm and a leg to sell your treasured items. All classified ads are only $8 for up to 40 words, additional words are only .10 cents. If you want to run the same ad additional months, it’s only $5 per month. Barter ads, lost & found and free items are free to list. Submit your ad online at www.flowstonenews.com or send us your ad text & complete contact information on any old piece of paper with check or money order to P.O. Box 703 Grants Pass, OR 97528. Business
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Single Female, 26, Scorpio, loves to write letters and would like something in my mailbox besides bills and ads for crap I don’t need. My interests are many & some would say crazy (I listen to Coast to Coast on a nightly basis). I keep an open mind to all things in life. Ignorant people vastly annoy me. I’d love to have new friends. Anyone is welcome to write; age, race, gender, whatever. Write soon. Kylie P.O. Box 1465, Medford, OR 97501‐0108 Barter
Natural Building Apprentice/ Building Partner. Learn all the skills you need to build a fire/earthquake proof environmentally friendly dwelling for under $500. * cob * bale cob * stacked cord wood * earth bag * living roof * site selection * design * passive solar * rocket stove Located on acreage in Illinois Valley. Building is 75% compete. Rustic living conditions available during building season. Physically demanding, but woman are strongly encouraged. www.cobcottage.com
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