What's New . . . February 2006
National BioDiesel Conference and Expo in San Diego Feb. 5-8; Cilantro Live! Restaurant Opens in Carlsbad on February 10; The Real Dirt on Farmer John Special Film Screening Feb. 10 ;Visions of Utopia Film Explores Intentional Communities Feb. 12; Arun Gandhi at Seaside Church in Encinitas on February 17 ; Workshop with OrthoKinetics Bodywork Founder Feb. 18-19; Scoliosis Symptoms Eased at Del Mar Workshop March 3 & 4 ; Sunset Poets of Oceanside Hold Readings at Flying Bridge; More Time, More Fun, Focus of Site; Corporate Shaman Bill O'Mara Giving Away 5000 New Books; Win a Copy of the New Book by Sylvia Browne; TheWinners of Last Month's Free Drawing!
National BioDiesel Conference and Expo in San Diego Feb. 5-8
The San Diego Convention Center will host this year's National BioDiesel Conference and Expo from Feb. 5-8. The conference promises a rich educational program that includes general sessions with some of the best-known experts in the field. More than 40 sessions will cover everything from fuel quality standards, federal and state legislation updates and European marketing strategies, to trends in BioHeat and opportunities in agricultural uses of biodiesel.
The exhibits will give attendees the opportunnity to learn about the latest products, services and advances in the field. A number of networking and social events are also scheduled including the very popular Super Bowl Party, Golf Tournament and Welcome Reception. For those who are able to arrive early, there are several pre-conference training sessions beginning on Saturday, February 4th.
This year's expo is sure to attract a record number of biodiesel marketers, consumers, feedstock growers, fuel distributors, government leaders and biodiesel users. As a individual you can join the Biodiesel Backers, or your business or organization can join the Biodiesel Alliance.
Biodiesel is the fastest growing alternative to petroleum based fuels. It is made from vegetable oils and waste animal fats, reducing our dependence on foreign oil. Biodiesel emissions are dramatically lower than those of petroleum diesel, reducing toxic airborne pollutnats. It is less toxic than table salt and biodegrades rapidly if released to the environment.
For more information call 800/841-5849 or visit www.biodieselconference.org for a full schedule and details.
Cilantro Live! Restaurant Opens in Carlsbad on February 10
Cristina Guzman, owner of the successful Chula Vista restaurant of the same name, will soon open her doors to North County. Cilantro Live! is all about eco-vegetarianism and 100% organic life force foods. They serve only vegan, raw foods that are congruent with the philosophy that good food choices promote a sustainable future for our planet.
Guzman's goal is to impact the world with the most beautiful, delicious, natural and healthy food while setting an example of the importance to give back to Mother Earth. Her mission is to awake the awareness that the act of eating should be a celebration and communion with life.
The menu includes fare from appetizers and salads, wraps and entrees to desserts. Smoothies and fruit drinks of many types are also available and served in a relaxed atmosphere. The Carlsbad restaurant looks out onto a lovely plaza and fountain.
Located at 300 Carlsbad Village Drive in the Village Faire complex in Carlsbad, the second Cilantro Live! will be open 7 days a week. Call for exact hours 760/585-0136 or visit their website www.cilantrolive.com for more information about both locations.
The Real Dirt on Farmer John Special Film Screening Feb. 10
Filmmaker Taggart Siegel's new movie, The Real Dirt on Farmer John, is coming to San Diego, February 10. The screenings will be at two San Diego locations: Flower Hill in Del Mar and Mission Valley. Farmer John himself will be there to discuss the movie and answer any questions. Check the website for further details.
Some movies are so full of heart and soul, are so much a reflection of their times, they feel like they were destined to be made and to make a mark, not only in the world of cinema, but in the American social fabric as well. The Real Dirt on Farmer John is such a movie. At this time, many of us are yearning for a more truly compassionate and caring nation, for a more inclusive and understanding society, for a return to deeper, more spiritual values and a sense of personal (rather than corporate) empowerment. Now along comes the maverick, all-american John Peterson, a real third-generation Illinois farmer, and his true story of soil-based soul, devastation during the farm debt crisis of the 1980s and resurrection in the 90s as a CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) farm now serving 1200 families in the Chicago area.
Filmmaker Taggart Siegel has effectively woven together Peterson's home movies from the 1950s with footage from the 70s when the farm was a hippie art commune, the 80s when Peterson lost almost everything, from Mexico where he sought solace and healing from his failure, the 90s when Peterson experienced his resurrection and recent years, as the farm now brims with organic produce, student farmers, families and children. The film reflects the struggles of American family farmers over the last fifty years and, more importantly, the universal “hero's journey” through life, death and rebirth. The scenes of Peterson with his mother overflow with love and epitomize the deep caring that is the film's essence.
And at a time when we are bombarded with darkly cynical fare, The Real Dirt on Farmer John has a fresh, lively flavor that will satisfy our hunger for goodness and meaning like a fine meal. Visit www.therealdirt.net for more information.
Visions of Utopia Film Explores Intentional Communities Feb. 12
MarIONS, the local group of the Institute of Noetic Sciences, begins its 2006 talk series, Dialogues Leading to Action, with the film Visions of Utopia that explores alternative forms and ways of living. A discussion about the housing crises and other timely topics will follow. Representatives of the North County Cohousing group and Intentional Communities Meet Up group will talk about their organizations. The event takes place Sunday, February 12 from 2:30 to 5pm at 235 11th St., Del Mar.
Apollo 14 Astronaut Edgar Mitchell founded the Institute of Noetic Sciences with the intention of exploring the relationships between science, religion and spirituality. The Institute's mission is to facilitate the emergence of a new society based on new values and a world that will work for everyone.
This event is free of charge and will provide the opportunity for networking and meeting individuals of like mind. Everyone is invited. For further information call 858-481-3998.
Arun Gandhi at Seaside Church in Encinitas on February 17
International luminary of the World Wide Peace movement, Arun Gandhi, will be sharing the Season for Non-Violence with Seaside Church on Friday, February 17, 2006 at 7pm. Founder of the Gandhi Institute and instigator of the International Season of Non-Violence, Arun continues the legacy of his grandfather, Mahatma Gandhi.
Tickets for the event are on sale now in the business office during regular business hours at Seaside Church after each service on Sundays and by telephone by following our phone tree.
Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Free child care will be available with advanced reservation for children 3 and older and a quiet room is available for the parents of younger children to share in the exciting message.
Your ticket will not only admit you to a wonderful and inspiring evening of message and incredible music by a surprise artist, it will also enable Arun to continue his work with our youth to build a better future.
This event will be followed on Saturday February 18 by a free seminar for our area teens, as Mr. Gandhi reaches out to our youth and shares his vision for a better world. There is no cost to the teens to attend this seminar, it is the gift of Mr. Gandhi and Seaside Church in conjunction with Rev. Don Lundy of Sun City.
Seaside Church is located at 1613 Lake Dr. in Encinitas, east of the 5 freeway between Birmingham and Santa Fe exits. The doors will open at 6:30pm and refreshments and booksignings will be available during the break and after the program.
Workshop with OrthoKinetics Bodywork Founder Feb. 18-19
Donae Whelan-Krause, the founder of OrthoKinetics, has created a cutting-edge innovative therapy in the bodywork field. This work has been instrumental in unraveling dysfunctional patterns of involuntary and unconscious physical activities. Donae has instructed and touched thousands of people wanting to heal through OrthoKinetics.
OrthoKinetics has become known for its light touch and gentle directive manipulation that distinguishes it from forceful manipulations and deep pressure common to other forms of structural work. It also offers relief from a host of physical ailments normally considered to be outside the scope of bodywork. The skill of understanding the original placement of bone is unique in the healing arts and is especially effective for those individuals with neurological and orthopedic difficulties.
This workshop is designed for healing arts professionals who wish to go a step beyond the usual and learn a dimension of body work that will open up more pathways to healing. Any type of health facilitator can utilize this method in their clinical practice to better understand and support the healing process. This is a powerful tool and learning experience for anyone with a keen interest in the way the body functions.
The weekend workshop will be held February 18 &19 starting at 3pm at Ginseng Yoga, 2985 Beech St. San Diego. To register for the class call 619-583-2544 or go to www.orthokinetics.org for more information.
Scoliosis Symptoms Eased at Del Mar Workshop March 3 & 4
“Realign Your Spine: Gentle Yoga Postures for Scoliosis” was developed by Registered Yoga Teacher and Holistic Health Practitioner, Tia Lanzetta, to provide relief from the symptoms of scoliosis (a sideways curvature of the spine). Space is open in her workshops scheduled for Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4 from 1-2:15pm.
The class is held at Spa Cucina Food & Body Therapies, a full-service European Day Spa, within the Best Western Stratford Inn at 710 Camino Del Mar in Del Mar. First-time students pay $25, but those taking a refresher course are discounted to $20. An optional lunch may be ordered in advance, to be prepared by the Spa's Chef, Steve Wilson.
The sessions are 75 minutes in length, including about 15 minutes of lecture, 50 minutes of very simple stretching and strengthening postures and 10 minutes of meditation. No yoga experiencence is required for this class and students of all ages and degrees of curvature are encouraged to attend. Space is limited to six students per session to ensure individual attention. Contact Tia Lanzetta at Spa Cucina Food & Body Therapies by e-mailing: Curvy@SpaCucina.com or calling 858/523-1SPA (1772).
A 60-minute video is available so that students may have a refresher at home and for those who cannot attend the workshops in person. VHS tapes may be purchased for $25 and DVDs are $28. Spa Cucina Food & Body Therapies provides on-site spa treatments, fitness training, cooking lessons and personal chef services, whole foods supplements and water filters.
BACK TO TOPSunset Poets of Oceanside Hold Readings at Flying Bridge
All are welcome to read their own poems, read some favorite poems or just sit and listen. The monthly readings take place on Sunday afternoons in the banquet room of the Flying Bridge which has a gorgeous view overlooking where the San Luis Rey River feeds into the Pacific Ocean at Oceanside Harbor Beach.
Readings start at 3pm with a featured poet, then there's an open mike. The reading rounds, hosted by Dick Eiden and Jean Ellen Wilder, usually go around the room 2-3 times until about 5:30pm. The event is free and open to the public.
After the readings everyone is invited to join the featured poet for a no-host dinner and conversation in the dining room. Among other things, the restaurant has great “early bird” dinner specials until 6pm. Flying Bridge restaurant is located at 1105 N. Coast Highway, near I-5 Coast Highway exit in NW Oceanside. Visit www.sunsetpoets.org for a current reading schedule.
BACK TO TOPMore Time, More Fun, Focus of Site
On their informative website, The Center for a New American Dream helps Americans consume responsibly to protect the environment, enhance quality of life and promote social justice. They work with individuals, institutions, communities and businesses to conserve natural resources, counter the commercialization of our culture and change the way goods are produced and consumed.
Their message isn't about deprivation. It's about getting more of what really matters—more time, more nature, more fairness and more fun. Their resources target 3 main areas: Living Consciously, Buying Wisely and Making a Difference. Living consciously means getting more of what really matters in life, being aware of what's going on around you, finding balance and having a little fun while you're at it. Buying wisely means becoming a positive force in the marketplace, using your purchasing power to support business practices that are safer for the environment and better for people. Making a difference is all about making sure your citizen voices are heard, being active in your community and letting policymakers know where you stand.
Visit The Center for the New American Dream at www.newdream.org and discover some great resources.
BACK TO TOPCorporate Shaman Bill O'Mara Giving Away 5000 New Books
As a grass roots effort to support the evolution of our world, and in-line with the “The Way of The Corporate Shaman” book's teachings on creating community and living the sacred way in life and organizations, visionary Bill O'Mara, PhD is giving away copies of the revised edition of his book. This book is perfect for those studying conscious community and leadership and how to make it all work in today's world.
“We want to reach all sorts of folks and particularly world/community/corporate leaders to help shift the consciousness. After March it will be $39, so we can raise money for other projects,” states Susan Gordon, Media Director with CSWAY for Bill O'Mara.
O'Mara and Gordon request that you pass the word to your friends and email lists to help get the 5000 copies out. Go to this link: www.corporateshamanway.com/pages/download.html then simply download and enjoy.
Win a Copy of the New Book by Sylvia Browne
In celebration of publishing The Light Connection for 20 years, we will be conducting a drawing to give away to five people a copy of Sylvia Browne's new book, If You Could See What I See . To enter, we need your name, address, phone number and answers to a couple questions. What do you like about, what can you do without, and what would you like to see more of in The Light Connection . Also, tell us if we can use or publish your letter. Postmark your reply by the 15th of February. The drawing will be random and not based on your answers. Tell us what you think and send it to: TLC Intent Book Drawing, PO Box 789, Vista CA 92085.
The Winners of the New Book by Hicks/Abraham on Deliberate Intent in January were:
Mrs. Ida Principe, San Diego, CA;
Miriana Teply, San Diego, CA;
Svetlana Gatpandan, Escondido, CA;
Laurie Rowan, San Diego, CA
and Gail Jolley, Asheville, NC
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