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The Economics of Happiness Conference in Portland OR February 27 – March 1, 2015

Videos from our past conferences

The Portland area is a hotbed of localization initiatives and we will be joined by at least 50 partner organizations, offering workshops on everything from local investing to storytelling, alternative economic indicators to earth-based education. There will also be more than 20 speakers from around the US and the world, who will be covering a range of interconnected topics – local food, technology, healthcare, local business, indigenous rights, environmental justice and much, much more.

If you can’t make it yourself, invite your friends on Facebook and look out for the videos, which will be posted online after the conference.

Conference details and registration here

For more fascinating information on the Economics of Happiness, including videos and resources, go here.

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Rocket Stove & Sustainable Architecture Combined Workshop! April 19 – 26, 2015 at Cal-Earth, Hesperia CA

Come join Cal-Earth as we combine sustainable architecture with sustainable heating systems! This combination workshop is very hands-on and is geared towards anyone who wants to learn to build and create a useable space right away. In this workshop you will learn how to build your own house and how to build a super high-efficiency rocket stove (masonry heater) in only eight days! As with all Cal-Earth workshops, no prior experience necessary.

Workshop Details

The workshop will include the standard core curriculum taught at Cal-Earth during the first four days. In this unique workshop, you will not only have the opportunity to build a full dome from beginning to end, but also a fully functional rocket stove! The rocket stove mass heater will be a real, permanent installation, inside one of the houses at Cal-Earth. Learn more about rocket stoves and expert instructor Lasse Holmes.

Cost: $1800 for new students/$500 for previous workshop alumni (25% work study  and/or partial gift scholarships available)

Note: Anyone who has previously attended a Cal-Earth workshop may attend the Masonry Heater portion for $500 (April 23-26). Please contact us for more information on this. 

APPLY NOWNote that Cal-Earth has free monthly visitor’s day.  More info here:
http://calearth.org/

 

Cal-Earth 2015 Workshop Dates:
Jan. 31-Feb 1 (weekend-taught in Spanish language)
Feb 18-21 (4 day)
March 16-21 (week)
April 19-26 (Rocket Stove Combined)
May 11-16 (week)
June 15-20 (week)
July 8-11 (4 day)
Sept. 14-19 (week)
Oct. TBD Permaculture
Nov. 16-21 (week)

 

 

 

 

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Exploring Your Senses, workshop, Sat., Jan. 24, 2015 from 1:30 to 4:30pm at Los Angeles Central Library

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Los Angeles Eco-Village members Carol Springer, massage and trauma touch therapist, and Claire Bergen, offer a free introductory class for parents, educators, and other adults who play and work with children. The class will provide instruction about breathing, the body’s responses to stress, and activities to create and teach relaxed alertness.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date:  Saturday, January 24, 2015
Time:  1:30 to 4:30pm
Location: 
Los Angeles Central Library, Downtown Los Angeles
Meeting Room A

630 W. 5th Street

Los Angeles, CA 90071

No reservations required.  Just show up
Free event

More information at their web site:
http://www.mtcwc.com/exploringyoursen.html

Watch for details on future Exploring Your Senses Workshops at Los Angeles Eco-Village on Thursdays, March 5 and 12, 2015 from 6 to 9pm

 

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Just for the Fun of it: Holiday Potluck & Hangout at L.A. Eco-Village, Sunday, December 14, 2014 at 7:00pm

Curious to learn more about the Los Angeles Eco-Village Intentional Community?  C’mon and hang out with us to celebrate the holiday season, the Solstice, and one another.

Make your favorite holiday veggie dish, enough for 4 to 8 people, bring along  your  non throw-away eating ware and join us for our Sunday night potluck JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT!

EVENT DETAILS:

  • At the Los Angeles Eco-Village, 117 Bimini Place, 90004    directions
  • Sunday, December 14, 2014 at 7:00pm to 10:00pm
  • Free and open event.  No reservations required.
  • More info:  crsp@igc.org or 213/738-1254

Event sponsored by the Los Angeles Eco-Village Intentional Community Urban Soil-Tierra Urbana Housing Cooperative Bienvenidos Committee.

 

 

Consensus, Collaboration & Conflict Resolution Free Workshop with Starhawk in Silverlake Thursday, December 4, 2014 at 6:30pm

 

It happens all the time: a group of well-intentioned neighbors come together fired up with passion to create change.  We come together and begin with huge inspiration and enthusiasm–and then, with time passing, become trapped in the mire of conflict.  How do we work with those “irritating,” “self righteous,” “controlling,” “fluff brained,” “clueless” folks who are, in reality, our dear friends, neighbors and allies?

WE CAN DO BETTER!

All are invited to this free and open event: friends, neighbors, colleagues, Neighborhood Council volunteers and stakeholders from across LA, Neighborhood Watch Groups, City Agencies, non-profits, theater groups, art collectives , PTOs, PTAs, Business Associations and more.

All will find valuable skills for moving their own groups and neighborhoods forward.

ABOUT STARHAWK
Starhawk has authored or co-authored twelve books, including her classic tome The Spiral Dance and futuristic novel The Fifth Sacred Thing, now in development as a feature film. A veteran of progressive movements, and deeply committed to bringing the techniques and creative power of spirituality to political activism, Starhawk directs and teaches Earth Activist Trainings, which combine a Permaculture design certificate course with a grounding in spirit and a focus on organizing and activism. http://www.starhawk.org/

EVENT DETAILS:

Date & Time:  Thursday, December 4, 2014 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Location:
Holy virgin Mary Russian Orthodox Cathedral
650 Micheltoreana St.
Los Angeles 90026

Fee:                   This is a free event

BIKE PARKING & parking available; walking, public transit, and carpools encouraged.

Hosted by Amy Clarke & Charles Herman-Wurmfeld* scorpfaery@gmail.com

Additional events with Starhawk in the Los Angeles Area:

Saturday, Dec. 6. Pasadena Workshap TBA still getting organized, check back on the schedule page at www.starhawk.org/

Sunday, Dec. 7:   Los Angeles, noon to 7pm, Climate Action Workshop & Community Spiral Dance at Fais Do Do Los Angeles.  Attend part or all.  Time and fee details here

 

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climate action workshop & community Spiral Dance with Starhawk at Fais Do Do in Los Angeles Sunday, December 7, 2014 from noon to 7pm

We are excited to announce that STARHAWK, one of the most respected voices in modern earth-based religion, is returning to LA for a climate action workshop & community Spiral Dance ritual! This is a powerful opportunity to work magic with the author of The Spiral Dance: A Rebirth of the Ancient Religion of the Great Goddess. Come for all or part of the day!

DETAILS
Sunday, December 7, 2014 Starhawk
Fais Do Do Ballroom
5253/5257 W Adams Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016

SCHEDULE
12:00 – 12:30 pm – Doors open, Music by Gaia Grove
12:30 – 3:30 pm – “Climate Justice ~ Climate Action” Workshop
3:30 – 4:30 pm – Delicious Organic Vegetarian meal
4:30 – 5:00 pm – Doors open for Spiral Dance
5:00 – 7:00 pm – Winter’s Dream Spiral Dance

** Come for all or part of the day! **

WORKSHOP Starhawk
“Climate Justice ~ Visionary Action”
In the midst of ecological and social meltdowns, how do we stay grounded and hopeful? Today’s threats are also powerful opportunities to create a new world rooted in community and ecological balance. What’s needed? Courage, vision, and support to imagine a different way… In this workshop, we’ll learn personal tools to manage stress and prevent burnout as we nourish our creativity. We’ll also learn strategies for setting goals and priorities, and practice the interpersonal skills that build resilient communities. Join us to recharge and renew as we come together to heal our world!

SPIRAL DANCE RITUAL
After the climate workshop and a delicious organic meal with our community, we will anticipate the longest night of the year with a Winter’s Dream RITUAL & SPIRAL DANCE led by Starhawk and Reclaiming LA. Join us in sacred space as we dance the spiral, celebrate community, and rebirth our selves and our world. [In support of those in recovery, this ritual is drug and alcohol free.]

PARTNERS

SoCal 350 Climate Action Coalition
Gaia Grove
Cross Pollinate
Joyful Activist

Starhawk 2014

ABOUT STARHAWK
Starhawk is one of the most respected voices in modern Goddess religion and earth-based spirituality. She has authored or co-authored twelve books, including her classic tome The Spiral Dance and futuristic novel The Fifth Sacred Thing, now in development as a feature film. A veteran of progressive movements, and deeply committed to bringing the techniques and creative power of spirituality to political activism, Starhawk directs and teaches Earth Activist Trainings, which combine a Permaculture design certificate course with a grounding in spirit and a focus on organizing and activism. http://www.starhawk.org/

PRICING

Workshop + Ritual + Meal :: $60 in Advance by Saturday, Dec. 6 | $75 Door
Workshop + Ritual [No Meal] :: $50 in Advance by Saturday, Dec. 6 | $65 Door
Workshop + Meal :: $45 in Advance by Saturday, Dec. 6 | $60 Door
Workshop Only [No Meal] :: $35 in advance by Saturday, Dec. 6 | $50 Door
Ritual + Meal:: $30 in Advance by Saturday, Dec. 6 | $45 at the Door
Ritual Only [No Meal] :: $20 in advance by Saturday, Dec. 6 | $25 Door
Delicious Vegetarian Organic Meal :: $10

ADVANCE TICKET DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE NOW!
http://starhawkLA2014.eventbrite.com/

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“Dancing Salmon Home” film Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 7pm at L.A. Eco-Village

DATE & TIME: Wed., November 19, 2014 at 7pm
LOCATION: 117 Bimini Pl, LA 90004
Donations: $5-$15 sliding scale (no one will be turned away for lack of funds).

Food and drinks will also be available for a small donation.

No reservations required.

More info: crsp@igc.org or 213/738-1254

Film series sponsored by Urban Soil-Tierra Urbana in association with Greywater Action.

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COMING SOON IN THIS FILM SERIES ON WATER: MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at 7:00pm

Dam Nation
http://www.damnationfilm.com/

No reservations necessary.

Fee: $5 to $15 sliding scale (no one turned away)

Refreshments available for small donation.

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Dia de los Muertos celebration at LA Eco-Village Sunday November 2, 2014 from 6 to 9pm

Please join us in celebrating Dia de lxs Muertxs at the Los Angeles Eco-Village (LAEV) on Sunday November 2nd, 2014 from 6-9 pm. We will be hosting a community potluck and honoring those who have passed.

Please feel free to bring photos, marigold flowers or anything you would like to display in the community altar. Please also bring vegetarian food to share.

Some ideas of traditional food for this Mexican holiday include tamales, dulce de calabaza, mole, pan de muertxs, enchiladas. You may also want to bring a drink to share.

This is also an opportunity for people to learn more about LA Eco-Village, including how to become a member-resident in our community or a short term guest or longer term visitor.

Reservations: crsp@igc.org or 213/738-1254

Location: 117 Bimini Place, Los Angeles 90004
Directions

Time: 6 to 9pm

No charge for this event.

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“Flow: For the Love of Water” film, Wed., Oct. 29, 2014 at 7:00pm at L.A. Eco-Village

  • How did a handful of corporations steal our water?
  • Irena Salina's award-winning documentary investigation into what experts label the most important political and environmental issue of the 21st Century - The World Water Crisis.

    Salina builds a case against the growing privatization of the world's dwindling fresh water supply with an unflinching focus on politics, pollution, human rights, and the emergence of a domineering world water cartel. Read more here:
    http://www.flowthefilm.com/

    DATE & TIME: Wed., Oct. 29, 2014 at 7pm
    LOCATION: 117 Bimini Pl, LA 90004
    Donations: $5-$15 sliding scale (no one will be turned away for lack of funds).

    Food and drinks will also be available for a small donation.

    No reservations required.

    More info: crsp@igc.org or 213/738-1254

    Film series sponsored by Urban Soil-Tierra Urbana in association with Greywater Action.

     
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    COMING SOON IN THIS FILM SERIES ON WATER: MARK YOUR CALENDARS

    Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at 7:00pm

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    Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at 7:00pm

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