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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

C-SPAN’s “Road to the White House” Bus Tour Hits Campaign Trail to Track Action in 2008 Presidential Election

WASHINGTON (March 26, 2008) – Evergreen State College students will join the thousands who have toured C-SPAN’s Campaign 2008 Bus as part of the “Road to the White House” tour, when the bus stops at Evergreen State College on Thursday, April 3 from 1:30pm-3:00pm.

The 45-foot mobile production studio is on the campaign trail to promote and enhance C-SPAN’s comprehensive political coverage, traveling to major political events such as candidate debates and speeches in early primary states, touring state capitols, and also conducting educational programs for teachers and students. Since its January 2007 launch, the bus has been to 32 state capitals and 95 schools, where 278 elected officials, 2,750 teachers and 21,650 students have been on board.

The Olympia event, in partnership with Comcast, is part of the Bus’s inaugural “Road to the White House” tour, named after C-SPAN’s renowned political program that marks its 20th year on the air in 2008.

**Bus will be open to all students, faculty & local media. It will be at the bus loop.**

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