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« Wednesday April 02, 2008 »
Wed
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