Transition Sebastopol | January 09 2012- February 08 2012

ReSkilling Working Group Meeting - Open Invitation
2012-01-09 16:00 UTC
The Reskilling Working Group would like to extend an open invitation to our January 2012 organizing meeting. We will be discussing plans for upcoming events and how we can support each other to increase Reskilling awareness in Sebastopol. Join us on Jaunary 9th at 9:00 am at Coffee Catz in Gravenstein Station. Look for the "TS Reskilling Group" sign.

ReSkilling Working Group monthly meeting
January 9, 2012
9:00 am- 11:00 am
Coffee Catz
Gravenstein Station
6761 Sebastopol Ave # 300

Insurgent Elders Gathering
2012-01-13 22:30, 2012-01-20 22:30, 2012-01-27 22:30, 2012-02-03 22:30
Friday afternoons at 3:30 at Coffee Catz, an informal gathering, usually outdoors, weather permitting. There has been a different assortment of folks at each one, usually 4 to 5 of us. We encourage you to try it some week.

Where: Coffee Catz, 6761 Sebastopol Avenue, Sebastopol

Drop in—arrival and departure times are loose.

First person there asks at the counter for the “Insurgent Elders” sign to put on the chosen table area so others can find you. You might check the far back room if the weather’s cold or wet and choose some shade if it’s warm outside. It’s possible no one would show up, but it hasn’t happened yet!

-- Alexandra & Lucky

Reskilling Working Group Meeting
2012-01-24 01:30 - 03:30
Our meetings are open for anyone who is interested in helping to organize upcoming Reskilling workshops and events. We have a few juicy ideas on the table and we need support to pull them together. Join us!

Monday, January 23rd from 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Bring light finger food to share or something for yourself, if you wish.
Our evening meetings will take place at a private location.

In order to attend, please r.s.v.p. for the address.
Our hostess this evening will be Annabelle Oaks, please email her at abvast@gmail.com

TS Movie Night - \"The World According to Monsanto\" (note location change)
2012-01-26 02:00
Please join Transition Sebastopol for our monthly Movie Night!

NOTE VENUE CHANGE: This event will take place at the SEBASTOPOL GRANGE (not the French Garden)

FREE EVENT/optional discussion following the screening

~donations appreciated to suport our work ~

With special guests:

Paul Kaiser from Singing Frogs Farm

Michael Leras, dairyman, food sovereignty activist, and rep from Sonoma Label GMOs

MONSONTO is the worlds leader in genetically modified organisms (GMOs). This 100 year old empire has created some of the most toxic products ever sold, including polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and the herbicide AGENT ORANGE.

This never before told story of misleading reports, collusion, pressure tactics and attempts at corruption, makes up the history of this global corporation. Behind its clean green image, MONSONTO is now tightening its grasp on the world seed market, striving to for market domination resulting in a detriment to food security and the global environment.

When: Wednesday, January 25, 7- 9 p.m.

Location:
Sebastopol Grange Hall on Hwy 12

For more information: http://topdocumentaryfilms.com/the-world-according-to-monsanto/

FREE EVENT
~donations appreciated
to suport our work ~

Elders Salon
2012-01-27 01:30
A Wisdom Council Discussion Group of Transition Sebastopol

Calling All Elders, Earth Elders, Wannabe Elders, Soon-to-become Elders, or Interested Baby Boomers on up!

THIS MONTH’S THEME: “Winnowing and Essentializing”

The Elder Salon is a nonhierarchical circle of peers. We’ll introduce the discussion with some thoughts from an elder voice or thought-provoking instigator to kick off our own discovery of what it is WE think and believe about the topic; what WE want and need now and in our future; what WE think should be the course of action and attitudes as we progress into and through our older years

WHY: There are a lot of new ideas about aging, staying youthful in body and spirit, and our role in society and local life. What have our generational contributions been and what is left undone? What are our mistakes and triumphs?

The Elder Salon is a nonhierarchical circle of peers. We’ll introduce the discussion with some thoughts from an elder voice or thought-provoking instigator to kick off our own discovery of what it is WE think and believe about the topic; what WE want and need now and in our future; what WE think should be the course of action and attitudes as we progress into and through our older years

Reminder to all: the Elders Salon is regular and ongoing on the fourth Thursday of each month.

Location:

Sequoia Village Cohousing Common House
459 Sequoia Lane, Sebastopol —
(off Covert Lane, opposite Pacific Market (Fiesta) and west a little, before Pleasant Hill Rd.)
Please PARK ON THE STREET!

see more about this group here: http://transitionsebastopol.org/aboutelderssalon

West Community Seed Bank January Gathering (note changes)
2012-01-28 16:00 - 20:00
Our January meeting on January 28th is going to be different than normal. We are going to the Scion Exchange hosted by the California Rare Fruit Growers.

Look for our table with seeds at the Scion Exchange from 10 to 4 at the Veterans Hall In Sebastopol, there is a $5 entry fee. There are grafting and pruning classes, root stock for sale and scion wood available.

Our Seed Library at St Stephen's Church ( will be open from 10 to 12 on Saturday January 28th. No class or work party that Saturday. We will return to our normal schedule of meeting the last Saturday of the month with a class and work party in February.

West County Seed Bank:
Help build our seed saving network! Join Sonoma County Gardeners in expanding our repository of free, locally grown, open pollinated, pesticide-free, non-GMO vegetable, herb, and flower seeds!We meet the last Saturday of each month to swap plants and seeds; and to share ideas and techniques on seeds growing and saving.

For information go to: westcountyseedbank.blogspot.com

Seed Bank open from 10 to 1- we offer locally grown seed free to gardeners, with the intention that those who take seed will grow some seed and return seed to the seed bank.

Contact Sara 829-5234, westcountyseedbank@gmail.com

Heart and Soul World Cafe
2012-02-03 02:00 - 04:00
When: Thursday, February 2, 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: Dhyana Center Lofts, 186 North Main Street, Ste. 250., Sebastopol (Use entrance on Wilton Ave into Basso building. Dhyana Center is 2nd floor up elevator.)

Cost: $5 suggested donation for use of space. No one turned away for lack of funds.

Using world café methodology we will have collective discussion about the Heart & Soul in our community. By addressing key strategic questions, we will pinpoint our needs and potentials in this time of change to help us build our emotional, psychological, and spiritual resilience. All are welcome to participate in this collaborative dialogue helping unify our hearts and minds in an inspiring evening of community exchange and community building.

The World Café methodology is a simple, effective, and flexible format for hosting large group dialogue. For more information on world cafe: http://www.theworldcafe.com/method.html

contact person: Kevin Karmendra Rossy

karmendraji@yahoo.com

707 775 5746
