What's New . . . March 2005
“What The Bleep Do We Know” DVD Being Released March 15
The hit independent film of 2004 is a docu-story on quantum physics and mysticism. Actress Marlee Matlin stars in the dramatic thread, about a photographer who begin to question her perceptions. Interviews with scientists, channels and authors are spliced into the story.
The DVD can be ordered now and shipped when released. List price is $29.98
Directors Betsy Chasse and Mark Vicente have made it available at their website. Visit www.whatthebleep.com/dvd for more information.
BACK TO TOPHerbs, Plants and Tomatomania at Quail Gardens March 12 & 13
This year Quail Botanical Gardens will combine the 9th Annual Herb Festival and Spring Plant Sale with Tomatomania - a celebration of all things tomato. The event will be held March 12 and 13, 9am-4pm, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. Call 760/436-3036 x206 for more information.
Festivities will include over 20 speakers and many demonstrations, Herb walks, An array of herbal products, a selection of spring and summer plants for sale from San Diego's premier growers and...Tomatomania!
This year marks the first annual observance of Tomatomania in the San Diego area and the 15th annual event of its kind in Southern California. The World Tour of Tomatoes ‘05 is the world's largest heirloom tomato seedling sale. Held in Encino in past years, the event comes to Quail Gardens as an accompaniment to the 9th annual Herb Festival and Spring Plant Sale.
Herb Festival speakers include Andy Lopez - “Don't Panic, It's Organic”, Robert Bonakdar, MD - “Natural Supplements for Pain” and Tony Kienitz - “The Year I Ate My Yard”.
This year Quail Botanical Gardens will combine the 9th Annual Herb Festival and Spring Plant Sale with Tomatomania - a celebration of all things tomato. The event will be held March 12 and 13, 9am-4pm, 230 Quail Gardens Drive, Encinitas. Call 760/436-3036 x206 for more information.
Festivities will include over 20 speakers and many demonstrations, Herb walks, An array of herbal products, a selection of spring and summer plants for sale from San Diego's premier growers and...Tomatomania!
This year marks the first annual observance of Tomatomania in the San Diego area and the 15th annual event of its kind in Southern California. The World Tour of Tomatoes ‘05 is the world's largest heirloom tomato seedling sale. Held in Encino in past years, the event comes to Quail Gardens as an accompaniment to the 9th annual Herb Festival and Spring Plant Sale.
Herb Festival speakers include Andy Lopez - “Don't Panic, It's Organic”, Robert Bonakdar, MD - “Natural Supplements for Pain” and Tony Kienitz - “The Year I Ate My Yard”.
Tsunami Relief Fund Benefit Concert and Raffle March 18
Friday, March 18th, 6pm at the Seaside Church 1613 Lake Dr., Encinitas, Ca. Join Kathleen Downey and Friends: Adrienne Nims, Guillermo Martinez, 11-year-old prodigy flutist Evren Ozan. Encinitas Devotional Singers. Elenchus, tsunami survivor and hero John Henke and surprise guest for a night of fun with music, food and ancient ceremony to raise funds for those now homeless in Pondicherry India and the orphans of the tsunami. $30.00 donation suggested for concert.
Raffle prizes include: Session with Shamanic Counselor/Past-Life Therapist Kathleen Downey, Massage - Guenther Krammer, Bio-cleanse - Spa At Carlsbad, Massage and facial - Renette Hodges, Craniosacral Therapy- Laurie Monohan. Gift certificates - Ki's Restaurant, SoulScape books and gifts Cardiffit Gym and Yoga. Raffle tickets available through contributors.
All concert and raffle proceeds to warmblankets.com and Auroville.org. For more info call 858/646-9808 or www.corelevelhealing.com/tsunami/
BACK TO TOPSDG&E Offering Energy Rebates
January's cold and wet weather has meant increased use of home furnaces to stay warm and dry. That usage and the nationwide increase in natural gas prices, says San Diego Gas & the nationwide increase in natural gas prices, says San Diego Gas & Electric (SDG&E), means higher natural gas bills for most customers.
As customers use their heaters to fight the lower temperatures, SDG&E wants to remind eligible customers about rebates of up to $200 for purchase and installation of qualified new energy-efficient appliances or home improvement products that can help customer lower energy bills.
The rebates are available on a first-come, first-served basis through the end of the year, or until funds are depleted. Before buying qualifying products, customers are encouraged to verify rebate availability by calling SDG&E toll-free at 800/644-6133.
SDG&E offers customers these helpful tips to manage their winter gas bills: Focus on the furnace. Lower the furnace thermostat 3 degrees to 5 degrees (health permitting). Turn it off when not at home. Check furnace filters every month during the heating season and clean or replace the filter when necessary.
When installing a new or cleaned filter, be sure to reinstall the front panel door of the furnace properly so it fits snugly. And, never operate the furnace without the front-panel door properly in place because doing so my create the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Install a programmable thermostat and consider adding another blanket or two at night to stay warm.
Sign up for a home energy-efficiency analysis. This free home energy survey is available online or by mail and can help customers learn where their home is using the most energy. SDG&E responds with a report with specific recommendations for more efficient use of energy.
In-home audits are available for a limited basis. Sign up for energy assistance. The California Alternate Rate for Energy (CARE) Program provides a 20-percent discounted rate to income-qualified customers.
In addition, customers can find more tips and program information, including a rebate application online at www.sdge.com.
BACK TO TOPLiving Simply and Sustainably in Complex and Fragile Times,
March 12Dr. Carol Zinn, a Sister of St. Joseph, comes to San Diego to offer a vital and stimulating workshop. She will help us explore the “Earth Charter,” a declaration of fundamental principles for building a just, sustainable, and peaceful global society in the 21st century, and answer the question as to what kind of difference you might be able to make in this big world of ours.
Saturday, March 12, 9am-3pm, Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice, Rooms A & B, 1st Floor, University of San Diego, 5998 Alcala Park, San Diego. Registration $40 includes catered lunch and free parking. For more information call 619/445-4570 or laprovda@adno.com.
Sponsored by La Providencia, 1510 Peutz Valley Road, Alpine, CA 91901. Endorsed by the San Diego Economic Conversion Council and the San Diego Permaculture Center.
BACK TO TOPRhythms of the World Opens March 18 at Reuben Fleet Center
This IMAX film from the creators of the highly successful live stage show, STOMP, is a celebration of the global beat. Audiences will meet a variety of groups from diverse areas, such as the Brazilian percussion group, Timbalada; the KODO drummers of Japan; the Flamenco music and dance of Spain; an even England's Winchester Cathedral Bellringers.
Reuben H. Fleet Science Center is located at 1875 El Prado, Balboa Par, San Diego. Admission $5.50 to $15; for info call 619/238-1233 or www.rhfleet.org
Where do you fit? Belief-O-Matic Offers Quiz for Self-Evaluation
Ever wonder exactly what spiritual faith your set of beliefs falls under? According to the experts at BeliefNet.com, even if you don't know what faith you are Belief-O-Matic knows. In the quiz you will answer 20 questions about your concept of God, the afterlife, human nature and more, and Belief-O-Matic will tell you what religion (if any) you practice. . .or ought to consider practicing.
Here are a few sample questions you'll find on the site. 1) Are there human incarnation(s) of God (or of gods/goddesses)? 2) What are the origins of the physical universe and life on earth? 3) What happens to humans after death? and 4) Why is there terrible wrongdoing in the world?
The answers are multiple choice and you also rate the questions by placing your high, medium or low priority on each one.
The website is www.beliefnet.com click on Quizzes and go to Belief-O-Matic.
BACK TO TOPParadise 4 $ale a One-Woman Show at Seaside Church, March 12
It's a common dream...leaving the rat race behind and moving to a tropical island.. Spending all day in a hammock. Picking fruit off the tree and maybe a little fishing at sunset. Ahhh, the good life! Well, Iala actually did it!
Iala takes us through her journey. It is not necessarily chronological or for that matter linear logical but still manages to touch on visions that just won't quit, a near death experience, and close encounters of the touching kind with wolves and eccentrics. All the while she tumbles mightily from the mountain of “I know it all” to the valley of “I haven't got a clue!”
Her whimsical word weaving, skillful story telling and vibrant energy. along with her hilarious recognition of her own shortcomings' keeps us willing hostages on the edges of our seats. Special guest performance by recording artist Marion Law, www.marionlaw.com
Seaside Church, 1613 Lake Drive, Encinitas, CA, Saturday, 3/12, 8pm. Tickets are $15 at the door. Reservations 619/294-4421 or email akialba@juno.com. Performances of Paradise 4 $ale to benefit Casa de Milagros orphanage in Peru, www.sedonashapeshifter.com
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