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« Wednesday April 02, 2008 »
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Start: 7:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
Biodynamic Gardening for Beginners:
Nurturing the Spirit of the Earth and the Gardener
With Mark Trela
Biodynamic soil bursts with life, fertility and health.
Often called uber-organics, biodynamics focuses on
creating soil that is so nutrient dense that fruits and
vegetables grown in that soil have the highest nutrition
possible. And isn't that really what you want to eat?
Mark Trela Presentations:
Monday March 31, 7-9 PM at Traditions Fair Trade Café, $10-5 suggested donation
April 2, 1-4 PM at Evergreen State College
Organic Garden Farmhouse 2712 Lewis Rd. -FREE
Topics we'll cover ...
How to use BD growing methods and herbal preparations
A new way to compost that enriches the soil better
Understand how the forces of the moon affect plant growth
Grow plants that have powerful natural resistance to common problems
Grow luscious fruiting trees without chemicals
Create homemade organic fertilizers that nourish your plants
Learn what the weeds in your yard can tell you about your soil
Start: 1:00 pm
Peace without Justice
Simon Sedillo will be screening the 41-minute documentary "Paz Sin Justicia," a film by the group from Oaxaca, Mexico, Committee in Defense of the Rights of the People (CODEP). This film examines the popular uprising in Oaxaca, the current repression, and the ongoing struggles for justice and liberation. Corruption, institutionalized repression, and economic oppression are a part of everyday life for Oaxaqueños. Following the movie, community organizer and filmmaker, Simon Sedillo will lead a discussion of popular resistance movements throughout Mexico and the United States.
“All the while the Oaxacan People's Popular Assembly APPO, along with Oaxacans in general, wait for the next moment to practice what they have already begun: self-determination, autonomy, popular power, and the dignity that comes with rising up from below.” –from “Paz Sin Justicia”
Place: The Evergreen State College, Seminar 2, D 1105
Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Time: 1-3 P.M.
For more info, contact Peter Bohmer: email: bohmerp@evergreen.edu
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 4:00 pm
A 4-session experience at Olympia Zen Center with a fully trained and ordained Zen Roshi, in a lovely natural setting, training in Zen meditation, other Zen practices, Starting April 2nd and spanning 2 weekday evenings and 2 Saturdays culminating in an all day retreat, April 12th. A great opportunity for those who are interested to experience Zen practice, meet other Zen students, and to slow yourself down a notch or two as the birds once again begin to sing you awake in the mornings. Call (360) 357-2835 or write to director@olympiazencenter.org.
Start: 7:00 pm
Alliance for Democracy
hosts
the Global Exchange Speaking Tour
"Better Neighbors: A New Way Forward for North America
A Critical Look at the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America (SPP)"
April 2, 2008
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Traditions Cafe and World Art
Please join us to hear Global Exchange experts on NAFTA discuss its failure, as it approaches fifteen years, and its evolution behind closed doors as the Security and Prosperity Partnership of North America (SPP).
The Global Exchange team takes a critical look at the SPP (aka Super-NAFTA or NAFTA-Plus). The team provides an incisive overview of the economic and security policy being negotiated behind closed doors between elite corporations and the executive officials of the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. The team also details the links between bad trade and economic polices and the accelerated Mexican migration to the the U.S.
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
See attached flyer and please join an interesting presentation and discussion with the Global Exchange Speaking Tour experts, hosted by the Alliance for Democracy, on April 2 from 7-9:00 pm at Traditions.
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 10:00 pm
Film and Talk Wed. April 2, 7pm at Media Island
816 Adams St. SE Olympia (across from the Downtown Library) And discussion about current Colombia/ Venezuela Situation
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