Tuesday, June 22, 2004
SHARING OUR SPECIALNESS - An exploratory celebration, weaving together the core and edge of our metropolitan area. July 3-5 in Chicagoland.
This is a critical time for our country's and planet's future. Our social, economic and ecological systems are under increasing stress. So far, there is insufficient momentum to assure a smooth transition to a more secure future. Perhaps nourishing globally shared celebrations can make a significant difference.
SHARING OUR SPECIALNESS
Attune to this time when earth and sun are most distant (aphelion) by exploring our unique qualities and the potential for synergizing our diversity to deal with the growing crises of the future.
Attend one day or all three. Explore natural and cultural connections between the city and its surrounding ecosystems. Envision ways of assuring the continuing synergy of our diversity.
Saturday's will be at Chicago's Nature Center (NPVNC) and Sunday-Monday at Small Waters Gathering Center, next to Wisconsin.
SATURDAY, JULY 3,
At North Park Village Nature Center (NPVC) 5801 N. Pulaski, Chicago.
5:30 pm: Potluck Dinner and Council of All Beings* around the campfire . Donation requested.
Preregistration suggested for all days. Info: Rael Bassan, 773-907-1465, raelearth@yahoo.com
SUNDAY, JULY 4 6:30 pm POTLUCK FEAST and COUNCIL OF ALL BEINGS* Meet Sunday, 4 pm at the Nature Center to take the Metra or rideshare to Small Waters.
MONDAY, JULY 5, 9:30 am to noon COSMIC WALK**, GUIDED MEDITATIVE WALK IN THE PRESERVE and VISION COUNCIL
Small Waters Gathering Center 15820 Rt. 173, Harvard Illinois
4 miles west of Rt. 47, ½ mile east of Alden Rd., adjacent to the Alden Sedge Meadow (McHenry Co. Conservation District site) and accessible to the Harvard Metra station. Small Waters is a retreat and gathering center dedicated to ecologically sustainable living.
Please call Jack or Judy at Small Waters 815-648-1372 for further info, to reserve a campsite, to arrange a shuttle ride from the train station, and just to let us know you're coming.
*The Council of All Beings is a fun and empowering way to expand our ecological and cultural awareness. It involves all participants in observing nature, making masks, and speaking on behalf of non-humans in a ceremonial fire-circle.
**The Cosmic Walk is a spiral pathway that offers a meditative journey through the 13-billion year story of the Universe.
This is a critical time for our country's and planet's future. Our social, economic and ecological systems are under increasing stress. So far, there is insufficient momentum to assure a smooth transition to a more secure future. Perhaps nourishing globally shared celebrations can make a significant difference.
SHARING OUR SPECIALNESS
Attune to this time when earth and sun are most distant (aphelion) by exploring our unique qualities and the potential for synergizing our diversity to deal with the growing crises of the future.
Attend one day or all three. Explore natural and cultural connections between the city and its surrounding ecosystems. Envision ways of assuring the continuing synergy of our diversity.
Saturday's will be at Chicago's Nature Center (NPVNC) and Sunday-Monday at Small Waters Gathering Center, next to Wisconsin.
SATURDAY, JULY 3,
At North Park Village Nature Center (NPVC) 5801 N. Pulaski, Chicago.
5:30 pm: Potluck Dinner and Council of All Beings* around the campfire . Donation requested.
Preregistration suggested for all days. Info: Rael Bassan, 773-907-1465, raelearth@yahoo.com
SUNDAY, JULY 4 6:30 pm POTLUCK FEAST and COUNCIL OF ALL BEINGS* Meet Sunday, 4 pm at the Nature Center to take the Metra or rideshare to Small Waters.
MONDAY, JULY 5, 9:30 am to noon COSMIC WALK**, GUIDED MEDITATIVE WALK IN THE PRESERVE and VISION COUNCIL
Small Waters Gathering Center 15820 Rt. 173, Harvard Illinois
4 miles west of Rt. 47, ½ mile east of Alden Rd., adjacent to the Alden Sedge Meadow (McHenry Co. Conservation District site) and accessible to the Harvard Metra station. Small Waters is a retreat and gathering center dedicated to ecologically sustainable living.
Please call Jack or Judy at Small Waters 815-648-1372 for further info, to reserve a campsite, to arrange a shuttle ride from the train station, and just to let us know you're coming.
*The Council of All Beings is a fun and empowering way to expand our ecological and cultural awareness. It involves all participants in observing nature, making masks, and speaking on behalf of non-humans in a ceremonial fire-circle.
**The Cosmic Walk is a spiral pathway that offers a meditative journey through the 13-billion year story of the Universe.
