6th Annual Buy Local Week (8:00AM)
Look for special events and savings at your favorite local, independent businesses. Be sure to pick up a copy of the "Where the Locals Go" coupon book. Locations listed here: http://www.sconnect.org/thinklocal/09wherethelocalsgo/
Sponsored by Sustainable Connections



Contact Info : Michelle Grandy, Sustainable Connections Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Url: http://www.sconnect.org/thinklocal/09wherethelocalsgo/

Sustainable Connections: Bid Local First (8:00AM)
Sustainable Connections First Online Auction! With your support of Bid Local First, Sustainable Connections will:

Grow new farmers - The Food To Bank On training program helps grow our next generation of farmers, but requires annual contributions to stay afloat -- without your support we can’t retain this program’s staff.

Launch a localized energy program – Your support will allow us to fund the hire of an Energy & Policy Manager. (Imagine an energy independent Whatcom County!)

Develop “green jobs” - Key to a local Energy Program is a well-paid “green jobs” workforce. Your support will enable a coalition of local businesses, workforce development, community and technical colleges to explore new training programs.

Starting on December 1, 2008, we will be auctioning off a number of fun and unique local experiences that you cannot find anywhere else!

http://www.cmarket.com/auction/AuctionHome.action;jsessionid=t8kaAZECI06eatQ8R0JVPw**.appserver4-i?_sourcePage=%2FauctionHome.jsp&auctionId=73711184

Url: http://www.cmarket.com/auction/AuctionHome.action;jsessionid=t8kaAZECI06eatQ8R0JVPw**.appserver4-i?_sourceP

6th Annual Buy Local Week
Look for special events and savings at your favorite local, independent businesses. Be sure to pick up a copy of the "Where the Locals Go" coupon book. Locations listed here: http://www.sconnect.org/thinklocal/09wherethelocalsgo/
Sponsored by Sustainable Connections



Contact Info : Michelle Grandy, Sustainable Connections Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Url: http://www.sconnect.org/thinklocal/09wherethelocalsgo/

Sustainable Connections: Bid Local First
Sustainable Connections First Online Auction! With your support of Bid Local First, Sustainable Connections will:

Grow new farmers - The Food To Bank On training program helps grow our next generation of farmers, but requires annual contributions to stay afloat -- without your support we can’t retain this program’s staff.

Launch a localized energy program – Your support will allow us to fund the hire of an Energy & Policy Manager. (Imagine an energy independent Whatcom County!)

Develop “green jobs” - Key to a local Energy Program is a well-paid “green jobs” workforce. Your support will enable a coalition of local businesses, workforce development, community and technical colleges to explore new training programs.

Starting on December 1, 2008, we will be auctioning off a number of fun and unique local experiences that you cannot find anywhere else!

http://www.cmarket.com/auction/AuctionHome.action;jsessionid=t8kaAZECI06eatQ8R0JVPw**.appserver4-i?_sourcePage=%2FauctionHome.jsp&auctionId=73711184

Url: http://www.cmarket.com/auction/AuctionHome.action;jsessionid=t8kaAZECI06eatQ8R0JVPw**.appserver4-i?_sourceP

6th Annual Buy Local Week
Look for special events and savings at your favorite local, independent businesses. Be sure to pick up a copy of the "Where the Locals Go" coupon book. Locations listed here: http://www.sconnect.org/thinklocal/09wherethelocalsgo/
Sponsored by Sustainable Connections



Contact Info : Michelle Grandy, Sustainable Connections Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Url: http://www.sconnect.org/thinklocal/09wherethelocalsgo/

Sustainable Connections: Bid Local First
Sustainable Connections First Online Auction! With your support of Bid Local First, Sustainable Connections will:

Grow new farmers - The Food To Bank On training program helps grow our next generation of farmers, but requires annual contributions to stay afloat -- without your support we can’t retain this program’s staff.

Launch a localized energy program – Your support will allow us to fund the hire of an Energy & Policy Manager. (Imagine an energy independent Whatcom County!)

Develop “green jobs” - Key to a local Energy Program is a well-paid “green jobs” workforce. Your support will enable a coalition of local businesses, workforce development, community and technical colleges to explore new training programs.

Starting on December 1, 2008, we will be auctioning off a number of fun and unique local experiences that you cannot find anywhere else!

http://www.cmarket.com/auction/AuctionHome.action;jsessionid=t8kaAZECI06eatQ8R0JVPw**.appserver4-i?_sourcePage=%2FauctionHome.jsp&auctionId=73711184

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World Issues Forum On Exxon Oil Spill (12:00PM - 1:30PM)
"Not One Drop: Betrayal and Courage in the Wake of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill"
Riki Ott. PhD marine biologist and independent environmental researcher and writer in Alaska.
December 3, Noon-1:30pm, Fairhaven College Auditorium
Spanning nearly 40 years, Dr. Ott in her recent book, Not One Drop, describes an extraordinary tale of ordinary people who take on the world’s richest oil companies and most powerful politicians to protect Prince William Sound from oil accidents. Author Riki Ott, a rare combination of commercial salmon "fisherma'am" and PhD marine biologist, describes the firsthand impact of this broken promise when the Exxon Valdez oil spill decimated Cordova, Alaska, a small commercial fishing community set in 38,000 square miles of rugged Alaska wilderness.
7:00pm Village Book Reading
Valued Co-Sponsors with Fairhaven

Contact Info : Shirley Osterhaus 650-2309 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Riki Ott At Fairhaven College & Village Books (All Day)
RIKI OTT
-NOT ONE DROP: BETRAYAL AND COURAGE IN THE WAKE OF THE EXXON VALDEZ SPILL

Time: Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Noon-1:30pm, Fairhaven College Auditorium (World Issues Forum)
And 7:00 p.m. at Village Books


CSPAN's Book TV will be on hand at Village Books to film this event!

Betrayed by oilmen's promises in the 1970s, the people of Prince William Sound, Alaska, awaken on March 14, 1989, to the nation's largest oil spill. Not One Drop is an extraordinary tale of ordinary lives and an exceptional ecosystem ripped apart by disaster, and of environmental recovery and community healing through forging trust-based relationships on the path from despair to hope. This story offers critical lessons for a society traumatized by political divides and facing the looming catastrophe of global climate change.

A commercial salmon "fisherma'am," Dr. Riki Ott (PhD in marine biology) experienced firsthand the devastating effects of the Exxon Valdez oil spill-and chose to do something about it. Ott retired from fishing and founded three nonprofit organizations to deal with lingering harm. Her previous book on the spill is Sound Truth and Corporate Myth$. She lives in Cordova, Alaska.

This event is co-sponsored by The Women's Maritime Association and North Sound Baykeeper, a project of RE Sources.

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Tis The Season To Be Crafty (7:00PM - 9:00PM)
In celebration of Buy Nothing Day, and to break the habit of over consumption the AS environmental center is hosting a holiday crafting event!
December 3rd at 7 pm in VU 565 there will be an opportunity for people to come together and create holiday gifts out of recycled material.
co-sponsored with the ReStore, The Outback Farm, Building Sustainable Futures, The Herbal Crafters Club and the Recycling Center, This event will give an opportunity to the Bellingham community to create useful, recycled gifts such as worm bins, herbal tea, recycled journals, decorated light switch covers and much more.
Bellewood Acres will also be serving their signature cider to promote local businesses!
Hope to see you all there.

Contact Info : Chelsea Davis or Kayla Henson Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

6th Annual Buy Local Week
Look for special events and savings at your favorite local, independent businesses. Be sure to pick up a copy of the "Where the Locals Go" coupon book. Locations listed here: http://www.sconnect.org/thinklocal/09wherethelocalsgo/
Sponsored by Sustainable Connections



Contact Info : Michelle Grandy, Sustainable Connections Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Url: http://www.sconnect.org/thinklocal/09wherethelocalsgo/

Sustainable Connections: Bid Local First
Sustainable Connections First Online Auction! With your support of Bid Local First, Sustainable Connections will:

Grow new farmers - The Food To Bank On training program helps grow our next generation of farmers, but requires annual contributions to stay afloat -- without your support we can’t retain this program’s staff.

Launch a localized energy program – Your support will allow us to fund the hire of an Energy & Policy Manager. (Imagine an energy independent Whatcom County!)

Develop “green jobs” - Key to a local Energy Program is a well-paid “green jobs” workforce. Your support will enable a coalition of local businesses, workforce development, community and technical colleges to explore new training programs.

Starting on December 1, 2008, we will be auctioning off a number of fun and unique local experiences that you cannot find anywhere else!

http://www.cmarket.com/auction/AuctionHome.action;jsessionid=t8kaAZECI06eatQ8R0JVPw**.appserver4-i?_sourcePage=%2FauctionHome.jsp&auctionId=73711184

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Center For Local Self Reliance Open House (6:00PM - 8:00PM)
Plans are underway to create a Center for Local Self Reliance at the former site of the Fairhaven Rose Gardens.

There will be an open house on December 4, 6-8pm at the Fairhaven Library to learn more about this worthy project.

The Center for Local Self Reliance (CLSR) teaches gardening, food preservation, seed saving, medicinal plant preparation, and other self reliance skills. We are Bellingham neighbors, builders, gardeners, business owners, and educators who care about our community and see opportunity at the Caretaker’s House.

The City of Bellingham has granted CLSR a long-term lease for the Caretaker’s House and grounds. Our goal is to renovate the house in order to offer gathering and teaching spaces, including a commercial kitchen where canning, food
preservation, medicinal plant preparation, and other domestic arts will be taught.

The Caretaker’s Garden will include beautiful food gardens, orchards, berry patches, medicinal plant and herb gardens, and a small outdoor amphitheater for intimate home made music gatherings. Community members of all ages will gather at the Caretaker’s House to teach and learn from one another. Join us as we create a new vision of a resilient and self-reliant community at the Caretaker’s House!

Website: http://www.caretakershouse.org/

If you're looking for a local community organization to give a holiday gift to, this would be a good one (The City of Bellingham has set a benchmark for this nonprofit of raising $75,000 by March in order to move forward with plans).
Contact: Steve Wilson, swilson1733@gmail.com

Contact Info : Steve Wilson Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Url: http://www.caretakershouse.org/

6th Annual Buy Local Week
Look for special events and savings at your favorite local, independent businesses. Be sure to pick up a copy of the "Where the Locals Go" coupon book. Locations listed here: http://www.sconnect.org/thinklocal/09wherethelocalsgo/
Sponsored by Sustainable Connections



Contact Info : Michelle Grandy, Sustainable Connections Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Url: http://www.sconnect.org/thinklocal/09wherethelocalsgo/

Sustainable Connections: Bid Local First
Sustainable Connections First Online Auction! With your support of Bid Local First, Sustainable Connections will:

Grow new farmers - The Food To Bank On training program helps grow our next generation of farmers, but requires annual contributions to stay afloat -- without your support we can’t retain this program’s staff.

Launch a localized energy program – Your support will allow us to fund the hire of an Energy & Policy Manager. (Imagine an energy independent Whatcom County!)

Develop “green jobs” - Key to a local Energy Program is a well-paid “green jobs” workforce. Your support will enable a coalition of local businesses, workforce development, community and technical colleges to explore new training programs.

Starting on December 1, 2008, we will be auctioning off a number of fun and unique local experiences that you cannot find anywhere else!

http://www.cmarket.com/auction/AuctionHome.action;jsessionid=t8kaAZECI06eatQ8R0JVPw**.appserver4-i?_sourcePage=%2FauctionHome.jsp&auctionId=73711184

Url: http://www.cmarket.com/auction/AuctionHome.action;jsessionid=t8kaAZECI06eatQ8R0JVPw**.appserver4-i?_sourceP

6th Annual Buy Local Week
Look for special events and savings at your favorite local, independent businesses. Be sure to pick up a copy of the "Where the Locals Go" coupon book. Locations listed here: http://www.sconnect.org/thinklocal/09wherethelocalsgo/
Sponsored by Sustainable Connections



Contact Info : Michelle Grandy, Sustainable Connections Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Url: http://www.sconnect.org/thinklocal/09wherethelocalsgo/

Sustainable Connections: Bid Local First
Sustainable Connections First Online Auction! With your support of Bid Local First, Sustainable Connections will:

Grow new farmers - The Food To Bank On training program helps grow our next generation of farmers, but requires annual contributions to stay afloat -- without your support we can’t retain this program’s staff.

Launch a localized energy program – Your support will allow us to fund the hire of an Energy & Policy Manager. (Imagine an energy independent Whatcom County!)

Develop “green jobs” - Key to a local Energy Program is a well-paid “green jobs” workforce. Your support will enable a coalition of local businesses, workforce development, community and technical colleges to explore new training programs.

Starting on December 1, 2008, we will be auctioning off a number of fun and unique local experiences that you cannot find anywhere else!

http://www.cmarket.com/auction/AuctionHome.action;jsessionid=t8kaAZECI06eatQ8R0JVPw**.appserver4-i?_sourcePage=%2FauctionHome.jsp&auctionId=73711184

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NSEA Work Party (9:00AM - 12:00PM)
Join NSEA and the City of Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program to plant native shrubs at Red Tail Reach along the new Racine Trail, which runs along Whatcom Creek north from Fraser St. to the south end of Racine St. below Whatcom Falls Park. Please see our website for directions and details.

Contact Info : 715-0283 Url: http://www.n-sea.org

1st Saturday Intro To Nonviolent Communication (10:00AM - 11:00AM)
1st Saturday Introduction to Nonviolent Communication (NVC), taught by Alan Seid, of Cascadia Training & Mediation

Introduction to the highly acclaimed process for preventing and resolving conflicts, creating rich and powerful relationships, and much more! Learn more about NVC: http://cascadiatraining.com/empoweredcommunication.html

1st Saturday of every month
10:00am - 1:00pm

Explorations Academy Library, 1701 Ellis St., between Ohio & State, Bellingham, WA, USA

Sliding Scale $35-$50
To Register, contact angela@cascadiatraining.com
Phone: 966-5659

Download flyer: http://cascadiatraining.com/images/2009_1st_Saturday_NVC_Intros_pdf.pdf


Contact Info : 966-5659 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Url: http://cascadiatraining.com/empoweredcommunication.html

Alternative Gifting Fair (12:00PM)
"Think outside the Gift Box" with the 1st Annual Alternative Gifting fair
The Alternative Gifting Fair on Saturday December 6th from Noon – 6 PM is a community event that offers holiday shoppers an alternative to consumerism. Make mindful donations to non-profit agencies working to make the world a better place. Acquire Gift Certificates or Donations in the name of a loved one from local non-profits, Performing Arts Groups, and Sports Teams. Hosted by Shenandoah Myrick, Brian Myrick & Dean Fearing & will be held at Sterling Real Estate Group 2620 Harbor Loop Suite 17. Call or email Dean at 383-7274 deanfearing@kclt.org or Shenandoah Myrick 360-303-9083 info@shenandoah4homes.com
Free Admission

Contact Info : Shenandoah Myrick 360-303-9083 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Url: http://www.shenandoah4homes.com

6th Annual Buy Local Week
Look for special events and savings at your favorite local, independent businesses. Be sure to pick up a copy of the "Where the Locals Go" coupon book. Locations listed here: http://www.sconnect.org/thinklocal/09wherethelocalsgo/
Sponsored by Sustainable Connections



Contact Info : Michelle Grandy, Sustainable Connections Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Url: http://www.sconnect.org/thinklocal/09wherethelocalsgo/

Sustainable Connections: Bid Local First
Sustainable Connections First Online Auction! With your support of Bid Local First, Sustainable Connections will:

Grow new farmers - The Food To Bank On training program helps grow our next generation of farmers, but requires annual contributions to stay afloat -- without your support we can’t retain this program’s staff.

Launch a localized energy program – Your support will allow us to fund the hire of an Energy & Policy Manager. (Imagine an energy independent Whatcom County!)

Develop “green jobs” - Key to a local Energy Program is a well-paid “green jobs” workforce. Your support will enable a coalition of local businesses, workforce development, community and technical colleges to explore new training programs.

Starting on December 1, 2008, we will be auctioning off a number of fun and unique local experiences that you cannot find anywhere else!

http://www.cmarket.com/auction/AuctionHome.action;jsessionid=t8kaAZECI06eatQ8R0JVPw**.appserver4-i?_sourcePage=%2FauctionHome.jsp&auctionId=73711184

Url: http://www.cmarket.com/auction/AuctionHome.action;jsessionid=t8kaAZECI06eatQ8R0JVPw**.appserver4-i?_sourceP

6th Annual Buy Local Week
Look for special events and savings at your favorite local, independent businesses. Be sure to pick up a copy of the "Where the Locals Go" coupon book. Locations listed here: http://www.sconnect.org/thinklocal/09wherethelocalsgo/
Sponsored by Sustainable Connections



Contact Info : Michelle Grandy, Sustainable Connections Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Url: http://www.sconnect.org/thinklocal/09wherethelocalsgo/

Sustainable Connections: Bid Local First
Sustainable Connections First Online Auction! With your support of Bid Local First, Sustainable Connections will:

Grow new farmers - The Food To Bank On training program helps grow our next generation of farmers, but requires annual contributions to stay afloat -- without your support we can’t retain this program’s staff.

Launch a localized energy program – Your support will allow us to fund the hire of an Energy & Policy Manager. (Imagine an energy independent Whatcom County!)

Develop “green jobs” - Key to a local Energy Program is a well-paid “green jobs” workforce. Your support will enable a coalition of local businesses, workforce development, community and technical colleges to explore new training programs.

Starting on December 1, 2008, we will be auctioning off a number of fun and unique local experiences that you cannot find anywhere else!

http://www.cmarket.com/auction/AuctionHome.action;jsessionid=t8kaAZECI06eatQ8R0JVPw**.appserver4-i?_sourcePage=%2FauctionHome.jsp&auctionId=73711184

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Understanding The Journey Of Life (11:00AM - 3:00PM)
"Still I Rise" - Through the magnificent poem of Maya Angelou, along with the ancient language of myth and symbol, we gather at a private home in Glacier to explore the mystery of our own life.
Part of a series presented by Flaming Rainbow Books, a not-for-profit organization chartered in Glacier, WA.

Contact Info : Virginia Hoyt (360) 599-1651 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it Url: http://www.flamingrainbowbooks.net

Changing The Dream Open Space Salon (7:00PM - 9:30PM)
Changing the Dream Open Space Salon was birthed from many requests of the attendees of the Oct.'07 Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Symposium we held here in Bellingham. (www.awakeningthedreamer.org)

We gather to talk about issues that were brought forth at the Symposium - environmental sustainability, spiritual fulfillment and social justice (all being one issue, really). Many people are in need of a place to share their concerns or are just plain inspired to connect with like minded folks, to figure out what and who they are in these changing times. Sometimes the conversations are vibrant and stimulating, other times they are clarifying and bonding and sometimes just downright revolutionary.

We do not spend time teaching or convincing about what is going on - there are plenty of sources for that. So, if you are 'up to speed' on the state of the world, come join (y)our Salon with an open mind and an open heart. There is no commitment to attend every event or even more than one event. We just hope you will be inspired to do so.

Please arrive on time - if you need to arrive late, we will not introduce you until we find a good moment to break the flow of the conversation.

Directions to where the Salon is held are below:

The home of Cindi Landreth and Rick Dubrow
516 Ridgeway Dr.
Bellingham

From Holly and Garden St.
Travel south on Garden; veer left to go up Highland Dr. at the base of the hill below WWU campus.
At the top of the hill is the water tower. 1/10th of a mile past the water tower is Hillcrest Way.
Veer left on Hillcrest
Stay to the left on Elwood
Take a sharp right on Ridgeway (your only option).
Travel a couple of blocks to 516 Ridgeway Dr. (a small green home up on the right in the trees).
We are across from a bright yellow 2 story house.

From Knox and 14th St
Travel east on Knox (up the hill)
Take a left on Highland Dr. (drive slow – it is easy to miss – it is one street past 17th)
Travel north on Highland to Easton
Take a right on Easton
Travel one block
Take a left on Ridgeway
Travel one block to 516 Ridgeway Dr. (a small green home up on the left in the trees).
We are across from a bright yellow 2 story house.

You may park in front of the yellow house (don’t block driveway), in the parking spot below our house, in our driveway or park your bikes around back on our patio.

My cell # is 319-9092


Contact Info : Cindi Landreth 319-9092 Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sustainable Connections: Bid Local First
Sustainable Connections First Online Auction! With your support of Bid Local First, Sustainable Connections will:

Grow new farmers - The Food To Bank On training program helps grow our next generation of farmers, but requires annual contributions to stay afloat -- without your support we can’t retain this program’s staff.

Launch a localized energy program – Your support will allow us to fund the hire of an Energy & Policy Manager. (Imagine an energy independent Whatcom County!)

Develop “green jobs” - Key to a local Energy Program is a well-paid “green jobs” workforce. Your support will enable a coalition of local businesses, workforce development, community and technical colleges to explore new training programs.

Starting on December 1, 2008, we will be auctioning off a number of fun and unique local experiences that you cannot find anywhere else!

http://www.cmarket.com/auction/AuctionHome.action;jsessionid=t8kaAZECI06eatQ8R0JVPw**.appserver4-i?_sourcePage=%2FauctionHome.jsp&auctionId=73711184

Url: http://www.cmarket.com/auction/AuctionHome.action;jsessionid=t8kaAZECI06eatQ8R0JVPw**.appserver4-i?_sourceP

Sustainable Connections: Bid Local First
Sustainable Connections First Online Auction! With your support of Bid Local First, Sustainable Connections will:

Grow new farmers - The Food To Bank On training program helps grow our next generation of farmers, but requires annual contributions to stay afloat -- without your support we can’t retain this program’s staff.

Launch a localized energy program – Your support will allow us to fund the hire of an Energy & Policy Manager. (Imagine an energy independent Whatcom County!)

Develop “green jobs” - Key to a local Energy Program is a well-paid “green jobs” workforce. Your support will enable a coalition of local businesses, workforce development, community and technical colleges to explore new training programs.

Starting on December 1, 2008, we will be auctioning off a number of fun and unique local experiences that you cannot find anywhere else!

http://www.cmarket.com/auction/AuctionHome.action;jsessionid=t8kaAZECI06eatQ8R0JVPw**.appserver4-i?_sourcePage=%2FauctionHome.jsp&auctionId=73711184

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Sustainable Connections: Bid Local First
Sustainable Connections First Online Auction! With your support of Bid Local First, Sustainable Connections will:

Grow new farmers - The Food To Bank On training program helps grow our next generation of farmers, but requires annual contributions to stay afloat -- without your support we can’t retain this program’s staff.

Launch a localized energy program – Your support will allow us to fund the hire of an Energy & Policy Manager. (Imagine an energy independent Whatcom County!)

Develop “green jobs” - Key to a local Energy Program is a well-paid “green jobs” workforce. Your support will enable a coalition of local businesses, workforce development, community and technical colleges to explore new training programs.

Starting on December 1, 2008, we will be auctioning off a number of fun and unique local experiences that you cannot find anywhere else!

http://www.cmarket.com/auction/AuctionHome.action;jsessionid=t8kaAZECI06eatQ8R0JVPw**.appserver4-i?_sourcePage=%2FauctionHome.jsp&auctionId=73711184

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BUF Spirit To Earth Connections Event (7:00PM - 8:00PM)

BUF Spirit to Earth Connections Event
"Renewal"
Join BUF and its Green Sanctuary, Social Justice and Lifelong Learning Teams for this phenomenal documentary. Across the nation, people of faith are standing up for the environment. The film, divided into eight segments includes:
• A Crime Against Creation:  Evangelicals bear witness to mountaintop removal and the destruction of Appalachia
• Going Green:  GreenFaith helps congregations take the first steps to environmental action
• Food for Faith:  Muslim tradition and charity forge bonds between urban communities and sustainable farms
• Ancient Roots:  The Teva Learning Center and Adamah bring environmental education together with Jewish tradition
• Compassion in Action:  Green Sangha, a Buddhist community, leads a campaign to save trees
• Eco-Justice:  The Holy Spirit inspires a battle against industrial contamination in small town Mississippi  
• Sacred Celebration:  Catholics and Native Americans embrace religious ritual in their struggle to protect land and water
• Interfaith Power and Light:  Across America people of all faiths mount a religious response to global warming
Focused conversations to follow.

When:
December 11, 2008
7:00 - 9:00 p.m.

Where:
BUF Sanctuary
Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship
1708 I St.  Bellingham WA 98225

Contact Info : Deb Cruz Email : This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Sustainable Connections: Bid Local First
Sustainable Connections First Online Auction! With your support of Bid Local First, Sustainable Connections will:

Grow new farmers - The Food To Bank On training program helps grow our next generation of farmers, but requires annual contributions to stay afloat -- without your support we can’t retain this program’s staff.

Launch a localized energy program – Your support will allow us to fund the hire of an Energy & Policy Manager. (Imagine an energy independent Whatcom County!)

Develop “green jobs” - Key to a local Energy Program is a well-paid “green jobs” workforce. Your support will enable a coalition of local businesses, workforce development, community and technical colleges to explore new training programs.

Starting on December 1, 2008, we will be auctioning off a number of fun and unique local experiences that you cannot find anywhere else!

http://www.cmarket.com/auction/AuctionHome.action;jsessionid=t8kaAZECI06eatQ8R0JVPw**.appserver4-i?_sourcePage=%2FauctionHome.jsp&auctionId=73711184

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Sustainable Connections: Bid Local First
Sustainable Connections First Online Auction! With your support of Bid Local First, Sustainable Connections will:

Grow new farmers - The Food To Bank On training program helps grow our next generation of farmers, but requires annual contributions to stay afloat -- without your support we can’t retain this program’s staff.

Launch a localized energy program – Your support will allow us to fund the hire of an Energy & Policy Manager. (Imagine an energy independent Whatcom County!)

Develop “green jobs” - Key to a local Energy Program is a well-paid “green jobs” workforce. Your support will enable a coalition of local businesses, workforce development, community and technical colleges to explore new training programs.

Starting on December 1, 2008, we will be auctioning off a number of fun and unique local experiences that you cannot find anywhere else!

http://www.cmarket.com/auction/AuctionHome.action;jsessionid=t8kaAZECI06eatQ8R0JVPw**.appserver4-i?_sourcePage=%2FauctionHome.jsp&auctionId=73711184

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Movie Night In Ferndale: Burning The Future: Coal In America (6:00PM - 7:00PM)
Burning the Future: Coal in America examines the explosive conflict between the coal industry and residents of West Virginia. Confronted by emerging “clean coal” energy policies, local activists watch a world blind to the devastation caused by coal's extraction. Faced with toxic ground water and the obliteration of 1.4 million acres of mountains, our heroes launch a valiant fight to arouse the nation's help in protecting their mountains, saving their families, and preserving their way of life.

What: Movie Night –"Burning the Future"

Who: Everyone Welcome! All Friends & Family! Feel Free to pass the invite along.

Why: Just an excuse to get together and have a pot luck, and talk about the world we live in.

Where: WECU Credit Union Public Center,
..................Just South off Main St. / Axton, Ferndale, WA

When: December 13th 2008, Pot Luck at 6:00pm, Followed by the Movie at 6:30pm, Your invited to stay after the film for community discussion.

What to Bring: Please bring a friend! Bring a dish for the Pot Luck (Names beginning A-M bring a main dish, N-Z bring a dessert or side dish). Chairs are provided, however Feel free to bring something to sit on, and anything else to maky your time more enjoyable. Bringing your own cups, plates & wares for the pot luck are encouraged.

Donations: We are asking for small $5 donations which will go to help cover the cost of the space, website managment & maintenance, and maintaining the audio-visual equipment. This donation is not for viewing the film, the film viewing is free.

What not to Bring: Feel Free to bring anything that may make your time more enjoyable.

For any questions or comments please e-mail:
info @ TheLearningEvent dot org or call Eddie at (360)961-7189

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Sustainable Connections: Bid Local First
Sustainable Connections First Online Auction! With your support of Bid Local First, Sustainable Connections will:

Grow new farmers - The Food To Bank On training program helps grow our next generation of farmers, but requires annual contributions to stay afloat -- without your support we can’t retain this program’s staff.

Launch a localized energy program – Your support will allow us to fund the hire of an Energy & Policy Manager. (Imagine an energy independent Whatcom County!)

Develop “green jobs” - Key to a local Energy Program is a well-paid “green jobs” workforce. Your support will enable a coalition of local businesses, workforce development, community and technical colleges to explore new training programs.

Starting on December 1, 2008, we will be auctioning off a number of fun and unique local experiences that you cannot find anywhere else!

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David Lanz Concert For Sustainable Connections (2:00PM)
Grammy-nominated pianist David Lanz in his first annual Bellingham Holiday Concert to benefit Sustainable Connections! Enjoy contemporary musical legend David Lanz and his distinctive "heavy mellow" take on holiday music, highlights from his latest solo piano recording, Painting The Sun, and, of course, the Lanz classics! A musical experience designed to "sooth the savage shopper within." A short Victor Borge tribute, and David's comic take on the winter holidays add up to make this a great seasonal event for the entire family!

For more information, visit http://purchase.tickets.com/buy/TicketPurchase?orgid=21963&pid=6368111

When
2008-12-14 from 02:00 PM to 04:00 PM
Where
Mount Baker Theatre



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Sustainable Connections: Bid Local First
Sustainable Connections First Online Auction! With your support of Bid Local First, Sustainable Connections will:

Grow new farmers - The Food To Bank On training program helps grow our next generation of farmers, but requires annual contributions to stay afloat -- without your support we can’t retain this program’s staff.

Launch a localized energy program – Your support will allow us to fund the hire of an Energy & Policy Manager. (Imagine an energy independent Whatcom County!)

Develop “green jobs” - Key to a local Energy Program is a well-paid “green jobs” workforce. Your support will enable a coalition of local businesses, workforce development, community and technical colleges to explore new training programs.

Starting on December 1, 2008, we will be auctioning off a number of fun and unique local experiences that you cannot find anywhere else!

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The Bellingham Compassion Movement Presents: Ladders To The Moon Solstice Concert Series (7:00PM - 9:00PM)
Please join us in this family oriented spiritual celebration of the season.
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The Bellingham Compassion Movement Presents:
Ladders to the Moon Solstice Concert Series

What Does Compassion Sound Like Through
Music, Dance, and Stories from Around the World
December 21, 2008

4:30 to 6:00 Family Performance
7:00 to 9:00 General Performance

Firehouse Performing Arts Center
1314 Harris Avenue, Bellingham, WA

Suggested Donation
$10.00 per Family Group:
$5.00 per Individual

Featuring: Raven Dancer Gene Tagaban
Cindy Minkler, Mockingbird, Bolor Smith, Rebecca Saxton, Dudley and Dean Evenson, Gail and Becca Smeadley, Annilise Kamola, and Doug Banner

We will be creating the sense of the village coming together for the evening of storytelling. Bring your blankets and pillows as we will be sitting on the floor in a great circle around the performers

For more information contact: bhamstoryguild@comcast.net or 360-820-9631

This event is sponsored by: The Bellingham Compassion Movement, Compassionate Action Network, The Sound Essence Project, The Bellingham Storytellers Guild, Allied Arts of Whatcom County, and other sponsors.

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Winter Solstice Movement Celebration (7:15PM - 9:30PM)
On Sunday December 21st, join us for the 30th Anniversary of the Winter Solstice Movement Celebration. It is our intention to, together, enter a mythic dance and trance space, within which it makes full-body sense to dance the return of the sun !

Location: Bloedel Donovan Community Center. 2214 Electric Avenue.
Time: Please arrive by 7:15pm. We begin promptly at 7:30pm. We end at 9pm.
Date: Sunday, December 21st.
More Info: 733-7204
email: laya at spiralsuns dot com

Contact Info : 733-7204

Changing The Dream Open Space Salon (7:00PM - 9:30PM)
Changing the Dream Open Space Salon was birthed from many requests of the attendees of the Oct.'07 Awakening the Dreamer, Changing the Dream Symposium we held here in Bellingham. (www.awakeningthedreamer.org)

We gather to talk about issues that were brought forth at the Symposium - environmental sustainability, spiritual fulfillment and social justice (all being one issue, really). Many people are in need of a place to share their concerns or are just plain inspired to connect with like minded folks, to figure out what and who they are in these changing times. Sometimes the conversations are vibrant and stimulating, other times they are clarifying and bonding and sometimes just downright revolutionary.

We do not spend time teaching or convincing about what is going on - there are plenty of sources for that. So, if you are 'up to speed' on the state of the world, come join (y)our Salon with an open mind and an open heart. There is no commitment to attend every event or even more than one event. We just hope you will be inspired to do so.

Please arrive on time - if you need to arrive late, we will not introduce you until we find a good moment to break the flow of the conversation.

Directions to where the Salon is held are below:

The home of Cindi Landreth and Rick Dubrow
516 Ridgeway Dr.
Bellingham

From Holly and Garden St.
Travel south on Garden; veer left to go up Highland Dr. at the base of the hill below WWU campus.
At the top of the hill is the water tower. 1/10th of a mile past the water tower is Hillcrest Way.
Veer left on Hillcrest
Stay to the left on Elwood
Take a sharp right on Ridgeway (your only option).
Travel a couple of blocks to 516 Ridgeway Dr. (a small green home up on the right in the trees).
We are across from a bright yellow 2 story house.

From Knox and 14th St
Travel east on Knox (up the hill)
Take a left on Highland Dr. (drive slow – it is easy to miss – it is one street past 17th)
Travel north on Highland to Easton
Take a right on Easton
Travel one block
Take a left on Ridgeway
Travel one block to 516 Ridgeway Dr. (a small green home up on the left in the trees).
We are across from a bright yellow 2 story house.

You may park in front of the yellow house (don’t block driveway), in the parking spot below our house, in our driveway or park your bikes around back on our patio.

My cell # is 319-9092


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