Kate, Brooke, Shari, Spencer, Mira, Mr. G., Paul, Janet, Dennis: listening to podcast of Howard Dean talking about Health Care Bill.
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................................................... Section One: Table Notes ............................................................................ (Note: these notes were taken at the table and have NOT been approved or corrected by the speakers. Reader beware of inevitable misunderstandings and misrepresentations. E.B.)
At the table Wednesday this week:
Kate Kelly, Brooke Audreyal, Shari Able, Spencer Konicov, Mira Rodwan, Janet Kalven, Paul Valerius, Marilyn Gale, Dennis Kinsley, Ellen Bierhorst. Mr. G., Ginger Lee Frank, (Welcome Back Shari!)
KATE KELLY: she has been studying in NYC for 2 years at a seminary called “One Spirit Learning Alliance”
First we watched a DVD of the One Spirit Alliance.
... Our class has 100 students. Training for ministers of an interfaith spiritual approach. Also has a “conscious leadership institute”... With emphasis on service. An amazing organization. A conatiner for learning like none I’ve ever experienced. Really connecting with self and others; removing masks to become authentic. It is a national, a world treasure.
We study Christianity, Buddhism, Islam, Hinduism, Judaism. Also study Wicca, Yoruba, Native American, 12 Steps, psychology—Jung, counseling techniques. How to design rituals.
We minister spiritually to anyone including athiests. “What is your language for what is bigger than yourself?”
(entry requirements?) they look for people with spiritual maturity.
http://www.onespiritInterfaith.org/index.html
... When we came to Islam a lot of people had trouble with that one. We study, “What treasurres are in this tradition for me?” and leave the rest.
We need interfaith people in our world. Conflict over religion is one of our biggest global problems.
(Your own journey?)
A big part for me... I felt a call 15 yrs ago. Took me this long to be able to say, “I’m a minister and my whoel life is about being a minister, to be love, to extend love, to act with integrity.” I have learned to love and accept myself. Saying over themicrophone things that I have not said to anyone else before! It is such a deep sacred space, you can do it.
(Mr G: why shed shame?)
It has given me more energy, more abilities.
When we were studying Christianity a woman shared that she was the daughter of a roman catholic Priest. So she was invisible in society.
Brooke: there are two kinds of shame: undeserved shaming, vs. shame for having done terrible things.
Mr. G.: if you are a victim and you are healed from your victim-ness, doesn’t that turn you into a patsy?
Kate: shame relates to what you feel you are, while guilt is about what you do.
Brooke: to me healing shame involves learning the truth about yourself and a situation. ... Studys have shown that victims are more likely to become perpetrators.
...
Kate: I don’t think that shame helps people act better at all. The “stick” doesn’t work.
...
Brooke: Healing means coming to an enlightenment... On the heart level. It is about wholeness.
...
Mr. G.: actually I was thinking about me. Times in my life when I have believed certain things... Now feel differently...
Kate: ... We need to support one another. ... I don’t want to argue with others about their beliefs.
Paul: when I goto sleep at night I have no identity as a man or woman, Christian of Jew... So for me, everyone is “interfaith” when asleep. I like looking at things from that perspective. I have no particular identity when asleep. I was raised Catholic; I don’t like Catholicism... It doesn’t have to effect me any more. ...In Yogic philosophy, when y ou go to sleep you slough off your particular identity. I think everybody’s beliefs are valid; if I grew up in Iran, I would have the beliefs of an Iranian. ... My beliefs have changed a lot over my lifetimes.
Kate: in the seminary, people become less rooted in one tradition. They see themselves just as a soul. They say often, “I’m in a not-knowing place.”
Ginger: is there also a “knowing place”. ? Or do you always cultivate not-knowing?
Kate: in the seminary we all believe “God is Love”. But we are in the non-knowing place about what God is, what is Love. ... It takes some growth to be able to say “I don’t know”.
Mira: you know the song “Imagine”. “No religion too”. I agree with all that, but I worry about what that sounds like to the rest of the world. What you are talking about sounds like a religion, but...
Kate: I would say it is a spiritual community, not a religion.
Mr. G: many athiests don’t believe in spirituality nor in a power greater than self. Do you minister to them?
Kate: how about the phrase “deeply meaningful” rather than “spiritual”. I would try to find out the language of the person, to help them find meaning when they get married, get burried, ...
We are not there to transmit our own beliefs, but are there to minister to their beliefs, those we are minister to.
ginger: like a spirit “chameleon”?
Mr. G: that sounds like counseling, and that generally requires some kind of a license and training.
Kate: our teachers are clear about a distinction... Simply listen and be present.
Mira; Naomi File taught us in elder care to overlook the rational evaluation of people’s capacities; she would meet them where they are, and how freeing that was...
Spencer: so you are in the marrying and burrying game?
Kate: I am most interestedin marrying. ... We have classmates interested in prison work, mourining and bereavement, ...
(Ellen: when ordained? How market?)
Kate: I’ll be ordained June 20 in Riverside Church in NY. I’ve been an ADD coach for a long time... Addcoaching.com is my website and people can check concern re. spirituality.
Locally there is marriagechaplain.com and I will affiliate with them.
I plan to write spirituality oriented books...I’ve already written a couple of books, have agent, publisher. ...
Want to do retreats for ADD Adults. It is a huge transition for adults who first get that diagnosis.
WATCHED the Monday night interview with Howard Dean on the Health Care Reform bill going through congress...now in the Senate. It is important for us to let our senators know that we support the “public option” as one of the choices to be offered to people for their health care.
See http://moveon.org
~ End of Table Notes~
- Hugs to everyone,
Ellen
Section Two: Events & Opportunities
WOMEN STANDING FOR A BETTER WORLD THIS SUNDAY: Lloyd House, 1 pm. Bring Bells. Only 10 minutes! Bring a sign if you like. Park on Lafayette Ave (cross street, off Clifton). Bring snack or drink for fellowship afterwards at the Lloyd House.
Dear Core Standing Women,
Two years ago and last year, we were the ones who committed ourselves to stand on the second Sunday in May, Mother's Day in many countries, to signify our commitment to a better world for our children. Many of us have continued our commitment to the world's children and grandchildren every day in many ways. Yet, as the second Sunday in May is almost upon us, this is a special opportunity, to show ourselves to each other, and feel deeply the global nature of our commitment.
Please register where you will stand on "Mother's day", May 10, at www.StandingWomen.org, and invite all your friends to register as well. Making our commitment visible is very important, especially now when crises abound. Please...
"... stand with us again for five minutes of silence at 1 p.m. your local time on May 10, 2009, in your local park, school yard, gathering place, or any place you deem appropriate, to signify your agreement with the statement below. Please stand at a different hour with a different time zone if 1 p.m. is not your preferred time.We ask you to invite the men who you care about to join you. We ask that you bring bells to ring at 1 p.m. to signify the beginning of the five minutes of silence and to ring again to signify the end of the period of silence. During the silence, please think about what you individually and we collectively can do to attain this world. If you need to sit rather than stand, please feel free to do so. Afterwards, hopefully you and your loved ones can talk together about how we can bring about this world."
With the deepest gratitude for all that you do and are,
The Team at http://wwwStandingWomen.org
If you’ve missed my “Cholesterol Myths” talks in the past, here is an opportunity to hear this information this Thursday at 7pm at Synergy Center in Florence, Ky.
Please join me,
Dr. Jack Armstrong
Cholesterol & Heart Disease
Let's look at the vital importance cholesterol plays in helping you be healthy. Why a lower cholesterol is not necessarily better.
Thursday, May 7th at 7:00 pm
Synergy Holistic Health Center
7413 US 42, Suite 3
Florence, KY 41042
Click here <http://www.synergyholistichealth.com/> for more information
Free Lecture! Pre-registration required.
859-525-5000
Presented by Dr. Jack Armstrong
Roxanne Qualls says, Come to Meeting on the Brent Spence Bridge Replacement:
Dear Friend,
The reconstruction of the Brent Spence Bridge and related improvements to the I-75 corridor from the river to the Western Hills Viaduct will have a profound impact on transportation, quality of life and economic investment in our region.
The Ohio Department of Transportation and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet have just released their study of conceptual alternatives for the segment – a critical step in the process of replacing this vital piece of infrastructure.
That’s why I’m inviting you to attend a public hearing on the new proposed alternatives for the bridge replacement/rehabilitation project on:
Tuesday, May 12
6 p.m.
Queensgate Quality Inn
800 W. 8th St.
12th floor Banquet Room
We will have drawings of the proposed alternatives on display for viewing from 5:30 to 6 p.m., a presentation about the alternatives from 6 to 6:30 p.m., and will take public testimony from 6:30-8 p.m. Comments will be limited to three minutes; written testimony may also be submitted.
The full report will be available online after May 4 at www.brentspencebridgecorridor.com <http://www.brentspencebridgecorridor.com> .
The report recommends further study of two alternatives that would add a new bridge just west of the existing span. Traffic from I-71 would be routed over the existing bridge, while I-75 traffic would travel over the new bridge. These alternatives (Alternative E and a combination of Alternatives C and D) would be designed to provide three lanes in each direction on I-75. The report also recommends incorporating design elements of another alternative, which was rejected because of its cost, into the two alternatives that will advance for further consideration.
The report recommends that the “Queensgate Alternative” be eliminated from further consideration. City Council passed a motion opposing this alternative last year because of the significant economic losses it would cause for businesses in Queensgate, held a public hearing to take testimony from Queensgate businesses, and the City submitted a report to the state and federal governments last year documenting the impact of the alternative on the area.
While it is encouraging that the report recommends eliminating the Queensgate Alternative, the report must still be approved by the Federal Highway Administration to officially eliminate of the alternative.
That’s why it is so important for residents, business owners and community stakeholders to attend and offer comments during the public comment period for this phase of the project.
I hope to see you on May 12.
Warm regards,
Roxanne Qualls
Summer Sublet at the Lloyd
Available June 30
1 room with full size sleeping loft + regular bed (queen) , desk, rocker, closet. Share bathroom in hall just outside your door. Furnished. Share kitchen with 3 others; in the fabulous historic Lloyd House (see www.lloydhouse.com). Derek will be away June 28 through Sept 24 and wants to keep his room here but doesn’t want to continue paying $360 house dues each month.
Person must be congenial (24-7 good vibes!), cooperative, and financially reliable. Call Derek: 513 505 2081
Yoga students wanted to continue Lloyd House Friday Morning Yoga Class
Yoga class with Phoenix at the Lloyd House in 3rd flr Zendo
What is important in a yoga teacher is that she creates an atmosphere in class that allows/promotes your getting into a yogic space...a state of mind. I have experienced many good teachers... Phoenix is outstanding! Second, she leads you in a flow of movement or asanas that not only glide together without wasted or jerkey moments but also, of course, ends in your feeling stretched and refreshed in your whole body, having had a vacation from your usual tensions and worries, and renewed in spirit. Phoenix’ class is terrific. Won’t you help us grow this class so we can keep her at the Lloyd House? P.S. The Zendo space at the Lloyd House is marvelous and magical, with its huge houseplants, curved wall, brilliant natural light and vibe of many years of meditation there. Come try it! Ellen.
A Morning Cup of Yoga! With professional teacher Phoenix Wilson
When: Fridays 9:00 – 10:30 AM
Where: THE LLOYD HOUSE third floor Zendo
Leave your car in the back or on Lafayette Ave., bring a sticky mat if you have one, let yourself in the front door, leave your shoes in the foyer and find your way to the third floor. We’ll see you there!
Date: Starting January 30th 2009
Cost: $ 13 each class or $ 77 for the 7 week session
Greetings and Happy New Year!
Start your day and weekend with a clear mind, invigorated body and renewed spirit.
This class is open to new and experienced students.
Instructor, Phoenix Wilson, RYT , 859-341-9642 phoenixwilson@mac.com <mailto:phoenixwilson@mac.com> , please call or e-mail if you are interested in or have questions about the class.
Dear Friends,
I wanted to share with you an effort that the Ohio Justice & Policy Center is leading to change a City of Cincinnati hiring policy that currently shuts its doors on all individuals with criminal records. Such a policy cuts off opportunity for thousands and excludes many eligible and well-qualified workers from serving the City.
To clarify, this is NOT an effort to force the City to hire former offenders indiscriminately or without consideration of their past mistakes. Instead, it is an effort to replace a blanket ban with a smarter policy that considers rehabilitation and whether the offense relates to the position's responsibilities. Such a policy recognizes that many individuals can and do turn their lives around, and employment is essential to this transition. Without employment, former offenders are more likely to return to criminal behavior, prison, or public assistance, where they will again be on the taxpayers' dime. Cities and counties across the country have made these changes and served as models for their communities, opening the doors to not only city jobs but private sector employment as well. Further, by facilitating successful rehabilitation, we make the entire Cincinnati community safer.
Below you will find a letter of support for you to sign.
In the next few weeks, we hope to get over a thousand Cincinnatians to sign the attached letter to show City Council that the City supports smart reform to improve public safety and expand opportunity. If this kind of change is something you would support, please sign and print, fax, or email the attached letter of support and return it to our office (see below for contact info).
And, please feel free to forward this to others!
Thank you,
Kate Hanisian
Ohio Justice & Policy Center
Development Director
215 E. 9th St., Suite 601
Cincinnati, OH 45202
513.421.1108 ex. 15
513.562.3200 (fax)
khanisian@ohiojpc.org
LETTER OF SUPPORT:
Date:
City Council City of Cincinnati 801 Plum Street Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
Dear City Council:
I join with the Ohio Justice & Policy Center and other civic leaders who are asking the City of Cincinnati to end its blanket policy of denying employment to otherwise qualified applicants with felony convictions. It is very important, from a community safety standpoint, that we do all we can to ensure that former offenders, who have been rehabilitated and are otherwise qualified for employment, be given a chance to work and become productive, law-abiding citizens. I encourage the City to adopt guidelines to help determine whether an otherwise qualified applicant with a felony record should be hired. Among the facts and circumstances the City should consider in making the employment decision are: (1) the nature and gravity of the offense(s); (2) the time elapsed since the conviction(s); (3) the age of the applicant at the time of the offense(s); (4) the number of convictions; (5) any evidence of rehabilitation or mitigation presented by the applicant; and (6) the degree to which the conviction(s) relate(s) to the duties of the job for which the applicant has applied. These guidelines are important in making sure that only those former offenders who present minimal risk receive City employment. The City of Cincinnati should join the growing number of cities that are opening employment opportunities to people with felony records. It is important for the City to show leadership on this issue to encourage more private sector employers to hire former offenders.
Sincerely,
Name:
Address:
Return to: David A. Singleton
Ohio Justice & Policy Center
215 East 9th Street, Suite 601
Cincinnati, Ohio 45202
513-421-1108 (phone)
513-562-3200 (fax)
IDEAS FOR MENTAL HEALTH:
(See my pieces on wellness in my website http://www.lloydhouse.com ... Useful pieces about insomnia, eating disorder, visiting family at holidays, and the newest, how husbands fear their wives...etc.)
Everyone needs a psychologist sometime in their life.
Ellen Bierhorst Ph.D. is a good one. In practice over 30 years. 513 221 1289
Areas of particular interest: 12 Step Program support; Family and Relationship issues; Young Adult Issues; Chronic Illness and Senior Adult Issues; Lesbian/Gay/Bisexual/Transgendered Issues, Holistic Wellness (body/mind/spirit approach), Clinical Hypnosis, EMDR.
- Get a fresh perspective. Sort out tangles in interpersonal relationships. Clear away the messes of the past. Become empowered to launch your new life. Heal trauma, change, loss. Escape from the bondage of addictive behavior(alcohol, drugs, food, tobacco, gambling, etc.)
- Central location (Clifton Ave. at Lafayette)
- Beautiful setting (The historic Lloyd House)
- Many health insurance plans will pay a percentage. (Standard fee $125/hour. Some pro bono work available.)
- Compassion and good humor.
- Rapid results.
Healing old Trauma with Ed Gutfreund
Ellen, nice to see the photos of the party. I enjoyed being there and
having some time to visit with you.
I am wondering if you would be willing to put this flyer in your
events/opportunities section? I will also soon be announcing another
concert/conversation date which is set for June 15. Thanks, Ed
Friday morning Yoga class with professional Yoga teacher Phoenix Wilson (she’s terrific!) starting 1/30/09, $13, ($11 if you buy a series of 7). 9:00 – 10:30 am.
YOGA practice group at Lloyd House. Wednesdays 9:15 – 10:30 am. Open, free practice group led by Nina Tolley.
Yours,
Shirley Reischman
On THURSDAY, June 4, 2009, 7-9 pm, The Glendale New Church, a Swedenborgian community, is proud to host an Evening Lecture with Robert Moss, bestselling novelist, journalist, author and teacher. Born in Australia, his fascination with the dreamworlds dates from his childhood, when he survived three near-death experiences. He has been a professor of ancient history at the Australian National University and has written seven books on dreaming, including Conscious Dreaming, The Three "Only" Things: Tapping the Power of Dreams, Coincidence and Imagination and The Secret History of Dreaming. The Evening Lecture, titled DIVINE DREAMING: Dreams in the History of Religions will explore the role of dreams and visions at the core of all religions, since the beginning of time. The Glendale New Church is located at 845 Congress Avenue, Cinti. OH 45246. Pastor Clark Echols has been to the Salon and Weekly occasional contributor. Cost: $20/person or $35/couple. For more information or to register, call 513.772-1478, email information@newchurch-cincy.org, or visit Robert Moss' website at www.mossdreams.com <http://www.mossdreams.com/> .
MUSE! CINCINNATI’S WOMEN’S CHOIR 26th Annual Spring Concert
Gracias A La Vida: We Live, We Learn
Exciting Latin sounds will reverberate throughout Walnut Hills the first weekend in June. MUSE, Cincinnati's Women's Choir will perform folk and dance genres from the Caribbean, and Central and South America. Four talented, women multi-instrumentalists from Cincinnati and California, will perform Latin jazz, and will accompany MUSE on rhythmic, romantic, and political choral selections...
May 15 deadline for earlybird discount. Register now! This is a national conference, located here this year. Great opportunity! ellen
Mark your calendar; Plan to attend; Ask for a brochure earthspiritrising@imagoearth.org; Register http://www.earthspiritrising.org/... these are the Powerful Dreamers. David Korten, et al.... Envision our world a different place...then see how you can bring it to being. ellen
June 12-14, 2009
Xavier University Cintas Center
Cincinnati, Ohio
EarthSpirit Rising: A Conference on Ecology,
Spirituality and Living Economies
examines economic models that are based on Earth's living systems.
highlights initiatives that support and expand local and regional production of food, energy, goods and services.
explores the cultural and spiritual dimensions of a transformation to living economies.
To register go here:
http://www.earthspiritrising.org/
Articles
- Pam Karlan is Jewish and Elena Kagan is rumored to be a lesbian.
- David Pepper’s May Newsletter. Also, news at: http://cincypeptalk.blogspot.com/
http://blogs.tnr.com/tnr/blogs/the_plank/archive/2009/05/06/a-gay-supreme-court-justice.aspx
07.05.2009
A Gay Supreme Court Justice?
Politico notes that two of the people whose names are being tossed
around as Supreme Court possibilities are lesbians: Kathleen Sullivan
and Pam Karlan, both of Stanford Law School. (For more about Karlan,
see this impassioned endorsement from Bill Stuntz, who has written
some terrific pieces for TNR over the years.) Obviously, putting a
lesbian on the court (or a gay man, for that matter, although none
appear to be under consideration) would mark a wonderful step forward
for the country. But is it politically possible?
The obvious, first-glance answer is that it would be a political
minefield. But the more I think about it, the more I am convinced that
it would be eminently doable. And not only doable: It's even plausible
to envision a scenario where it ends up helping Democrats by damaging
conservatives.
First, history suggests that the country is willing to accept Supreme
Court nominees from minority groups even at a relatively early stage
in their integration into American political life. When Louis Brandeis
was nominated to the court in 1916, anti-semitism was still pervasive.
When Thurgood Marshall was nominated in 1967, the country was still in
the throes of the civil rights struggle. Yet both men were confirmed.
More significantly, though, nominating a lesbian to the court would
put conservatives in a politically awkward position. As the gay rights
battle has come to center more and more on the specific question of
marriage, conservatives have frequently insisted that they are not
anti-gay, just opposed to gays getting married. Conservatives are
attached to this distinction because they know that, without it, they
end up looking like bigots. But if they decide to make an issue of a
Supreme Court nominee's sexual orientation, they would effectively be
conceding that this distinction was a lie. (After all, could there be
any more baldly anti-gay political maneuver than bashing a Supreme
Court nominee because of her sexual orientation?) Given that most
Americans are no longer comfortable with transparent homophobia (while
conservatives still have the majority on same-sex marriage, liberals
enjoy majorities on various other gay-rights questions, such as
workplace discrimination), it would be a risky move for conservatives
to toss aside their cherished distinction between anti-gay sentiment
and anti-gay-marriage sentiment. So maybe they would think twice about
raising sexual orientation during a confirmation battle. And if they
decided to do it anyway, it could become one of those defining moments
where the American political center gets a glimpse at the fundamental
ugliness undergirding a particular crusade--and turns decisively in
the other direction.
Of course, conservatives could try to have it both ways, and argue
that they oppose a gay nominee because of gay marriage--that is,
because it would bias the justice's vote should gay marriage ever come
before the court. But this is a patently absurd argument--equivalent
to maintaining that no women should serve on the court because it
might bias their votes on abortion, or that no blacks should serve on
the court because it might bias their votes on civil rights--and I
think voters would be quick to dismiss it as thinly veiled bigotry.
Wishful thinking? Maybe, maybe not. Of one thing I am confident: If it
doesn't happen this time, it will happen soon enough.
--Richard Just
Posted: Thursday, May 07, 2009 1:25 AM with 24 comment(s)
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May 2009
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Pepperspectives: Steadfast Recovery Strategy Bringing Glimmer of Hope
Times are tough, no doubt. But we're plugging away on our County Recovery Strategy. And starting to see some rays of hope.
1. We're pushing forward on priority, job-creating projects, and have received stimulus dollars to help accelerate this work, along with making needed community investments.
2. We're rolling out reforms to make the County more business-friendly, and will soon add other steps to stimulate economic activity and accelerate job-creating projects.
3. We're providing economic relief to citizens and families through job training, foreclosure prevention, our prescription drug discount card, energy saving and efficiency programs, and programs such as Make Work Pay. All of these put dollars in our citizens' pockets, and help renew the confidence and economic stability of our families.
4. Moody's has praised our disciplined budget and spending approach during this difficult time.
5. And some indicators are starting to turn. Sales tax only fell about 1% in April, a big change over prior months, and well above projections. And our unemployment rate, while up, is among the lowest in Ohio-and is the lowest in the region.
It's been a long winter. But with continued hard work and focus, spring and summer are looking brighter.
County News Update
"Build Hamilton County" Makes County More Business Friendly at Critical Time
The County recently unveiled a new initiative called "Build Hamilton County" to streamline and accelerate the process for residential and commercial development in the County. "This is part of our broader effort to stimulate investment, economic activity and job creation as much as we can in this challenging year," David said.
The effort creates a one-stop approach to the development meeting process, saving both time and money, and introduces a development web portal which provides the key information to developers on how to move forward on projects. To read more on these big changes, Click Here.
County Receives Positive Report for its Fiscal Discipline
Last week, the Moody's rating agency not only gave Hamilton County a "stable outlook" on its bond rating, but praised the County's efforts to limit spending and impose tight fiscal discipline amid this challenging environment. Moody's also noted positively the County's continued investment in growth measures, such as the Banks project, as a way to "grow" out of the economic difficulties facing metropolitan regions across the country.
"No doubt, we've been making difficult decisions every step of the way, particularly since the economic slowdown began to hit. But as the Moody's analysis underscores, the fiscally disciplined (and pro-growth) approach we've been pursuing is the only responsible course we can take," David said.
To read more about the Moody's report, Click Here:
"Make Work Pay" Sets Record Numbers, Helping Thousands of Working Families Countywide
Since his days at City Council, David has been a champion of the Make Work Pay program--which helps working families through free tax preparation services, including applying for Earned Income Tax Credits. For many, this service provides the boost that lifts them out of poverty (while avoiding the fees and high interest payments they have to pay through a private tax preparer). The program was more important this year than ever.
The preliminary results from this year's tax season are in, and they were strong. 4,826 County citizens used the service, receiving $6,788,605 in tax refunds, a considerable jump from last year's results (not including one-time stimulus checks). "This is almost $7M brought into the local economy through a voluntary effort. And in this tough economic time, this boost--along with the savings from our prescription drug discount program and other efforts--puts real money in our families' pockets," David said.
To read more about this program's success, Click Here:
A Huge Economic Opportunity on the River
Over the last several weeks, David has been exploring the "Queensgate Terminal" opportunity, a project to develop an intermodal river-rail connection at an old barge and mooring site along the Queensgate bank of the Ohio river. Through a serious of articles, David has explored this important issue in depth.
"The benefits of moving forward to the city, county and state dramatically, overwhelmingly outweigh any costs (and those costs can be minimized). On the flip side, the costs to taxpayers of stopping the project is potentially in the millions from the takings compensation, property upkeep and further legal action alone, and far more in lost economic opportunity. It's up to them, not me, but I hope the City will finally allow this strategic opportunity to move forward." To learn more about the Queensgate Terminal Project and David's views on the opportunity, Click Here.
County Climate Initiative Moves Forward
As part of its Earth Day activities, Hamilton County hosted the last of its series of community meetings that comprise the "Climate Community Initiative," a partnership with the majority of local jurisdictions to reduce our carbon footprint while saving taxpayer dollars through reduced energy usage.
To read more about this important effort, and next steps, Click Here:
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Queensgate Terminals
Climate Communities
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Washington Post: Chili Your Way, Anyway, in Cincinnati
Cincinnati Business Courier: Hamilton County Unveils New Developement Strategy
Enquirer: Barge Depot Plan Afloat Again
Enquirer: County Receives Swine Flu Update
Enquirer: Commissioners Honor "Stars"
2009 County Yard Waste Recycling Program Open For the Season.
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Books,Movies, Reviews It’s up to you folks to send me blurbs. I know you are reading. and going to movies. What? Is it good? Ellen.............................................
Hi All:
I'm writing this note to tell you about a brand new biography of Pete Seeger, just published: "To Everything There is a Season: Pete Seeger and the Power of Song", by Allan Winkler. (hardcover, published by Oxford University Press, 223 pages including notes, a cd of 10 classic Seeger songs is attached inside the back-cover; U.S. price is $24, I'm not yet sure what the Canadian price is). The author is my cousin, which is one reason I'm telling about the book (and also why I know what the U.S. price is rather than the Canadian price...).
Another reason is that I think you might find it interesting. I'm halfway through -- it reads easily -- the major focus is on Seeger's lifelong attempts to use music and songs and singing as a way to accomplish changes in the direction of social justice. There are perhaps forty photos interspersed throughout the text, mainly from the Seeger family's private collection.
If you're in or near Kingston,Ontario, Novel Idea is going to have a few copies in a week or two.
cheers,
Jeff Piker (walnut hills 1958)
P.S. Oh, another reason I'm telling you about it is that I'm in it.
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April 13th Times Magazine has an article “How Obama is Using The Science of Change”. In the article was a list of four books on Behavioral Economics, a growing field of Behavioral Science currently being popularized by Freakomics. I currently have read two of the books and found them to be a quick read with a lot of useful information. I thought you might like to read these books also. So here is the list, The Wisdom of Crowds, Nudge, Predictably Irrational, and Animal Spirits. I have really enjoyed reading the first two and have just begun the third.
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Men’s Gymnastics Junior Olympic National Championships [Wednesday-Sunday 6-10 May]: This event will bring more than 800 athletes, 800 coaches & thousands of spectators to the Cincinnati. Presented by USA Gymnastics, national governing body of the sport, the Championships will include 3 age divisions: Level 11 (16-18), Level 10 (14-15) and Level 9 (12-13 years). The Men’s Program is continuing to build on the positive momentum created from the extremely exciting & successful bronze-medal performance by our Olympic Team in Beijing. International success always starts with the talent & hard work of both our athletes & coaches at the junior level. The Junior Olympic National Championships is an exciting competition with tremendous performances at every age level, plus a look into the future of men’s gymnastics. Presented by The Greater Cincinnati Sports Corporation & Queen City Gymnastics. At Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.345.3054 & www.cincysports.org.
Daniel L. Kline Neuroscience Lecture [Thursday 7 May @ 4 PM]: Attend a free lecture "To treat, or not to treat? That is the question. Estrogen, Mood & Menopause" by Natalie Rasgon, MD, PhD, Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences and Obstetrics & Gynecology, Stanford School of Medicine, & Director of the Stanford Center for Neuroscience in Women's Health. Dr. Rasgon obtained her MD, PhD in Reproductive Endocrinology & another PhD in Pathological Physiology in Moscow, USSR. For 2 decades, she has studied the relationships between the central nervous system & reproductive hormones using brain imaging & other research tools to assess brain function in women, including depressed menopausal women. The lecture is sponsored by the D. L. Kline Neuroscience Fund. In the Rieveschl Auditorium, The Vontz Center, University of Cincinnati, 3125 Eden Avenue, Cincinnati, OH. More info @ hermanjs@ucmail.uc.edu.
The Brandon Meeks Quartet [Thursday 7 May @ 7:30 PM]: Meeks is the premier bassist in the Indianapolis area & one of the upper echelon bass players in the Midwest, respected across the country. Brandon has earned a reputation as an excellent electric & upright bassist, with his genuinely soulful & organic sound. Meeks will be joined by Dudley Owens on tenor & soprano sax, & Mark Lomax on drums. Special price for this show which will sell out. Cover charge $5; Jazz Club Members free. Happy Hour is $5 if there is no sellout (5-7 PM). Free parking. At The Redmoor, 3187 Linwood Avenue, Mt Lookout Square, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info @ 513.871.6789, waltb31@gmail.com & www.jaspersmtlookout.com.
Women's Art Club of Cincinnati's 116th Juried Exhibition [Thursdays-Sundays 7-10 & 14-17 May @ 1-4 PM]: This annual exhibit is a regional show designed to showcase fine art created by women 18 years & older. Enjoy 76 jury-selected art pieces. Among the artists is Mary Beth King, debuting with "Conducting." After viewing it, consider buying the art at affordable prices. Located in the beautifully historic "old barn" in Mariemont. At 6980 Cambridge Avenue, Mariemont, OH 45227. More info @ 513-651-9220, info@womansartclub.com & www.womansartclub.com.
Dreams & Their Interpretation [Thursdays 7, 14 & 21 May @ 7-9 PM]: You'll talk about your dreams, work on the images & symbols human subconsciouses are presenting, & open up the dreams to provide more support for growth. Lots of fun, since dreams are often full of jokes & puns. $90 for 3 sessions; receive a certificate when you complete the class. Classes in Walnut Hills. More info & directions @ 513.281.6864 & patricia@patriciagarry.com.
Pecha Kucha Night Cincinnati - Volume 02 [Friday 8 May @ 6:30 PM]: Pecha Kucha Night Cincinnati will feature designers, architects, artists, sculptors, poets, photographers & philosophers. Pecha Kucha (pronounced Peh-Chak-Cha) is a global phenomenon. It is a public forum for creative people to informally share their work & ideas. The name Pecha Kucha (loosely translated as "chit-chat") is the Japanese term for the sound of conversation. Each PK presentation follows a 20x20 format: 20 images & 20 seconds to describe each. The result is 6 minutes & 40 seconds of exquisitely matched words & images that transform presentations into compelling beat-the-clock performance art. Tickets are $10. Doors open @ 6PM (tickets at the door); Pecha Kucha presentations @ 6:30-8PM; discussion continues at Courtyard Cafe 8-10:30PM followed @ 10:30 by live music. At Art Academy of Cincinnati, 1212 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & tix @ www.doyoupk.org.
Voodoo Objects - art [reception Friday 8 May @ 6-10 PM]: Almost one year ago, to the day, Victor Strunk hung an exhibition of his unique brand of drawings & paintings at NVISION. Victor returns with his most recent work & particular vision, this time in 3D, assembling parts & pieces of random objects, adding paint & sculptural elements, resulting in what Victor is calling “voodoo objects,” inspired by a recent trip to Mexico City. Reception includes music by DJMCMLXXIII & refreshments. Free. Exhibit runs thru June 7. At NVISION, 4577 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45223. More info @ 513.542.4577 & http://nvisionshop.com.
Power Inspires Progress Pizza Party [Friday 8 May @ 5-9 PM]: This is a fund raiser for Power Inspires Progress (PIP), an employment education program for inner-city adults providing on-the-job training to build workskills & work history by operating small not-for-profit businesses: Venice on Vine Pizza Parlor, & Venice Catering. All you can eat buffet for $15 per person. Live music by Julian. BYOB. Come socialize with your friends & support a worthy cause. At Venice on Vine, 13th & Vine Street, Over the Rhine, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.221.7020, rsaperstein@powerinspiresprogress.com & www.powerinspiresprogress.com.
Living an Integrally Transformative Life: How Integral Theory Can Help Us Reach Our Fullest Potential [Friday-Sunday 8-10 May]: Are you living life with the deepest integrity, realizing your fullest potential for being, relating & acting? This weekend retreat is an inquiry into the essential question of what it means to live an integrally transformative life. Caresse Cranwell is known for her ability to facilitate experiences to awaken awareness, aliveness & connectedness. Her deepest commitment is to support the flourishing of the whole community of life. $300 single occupancy; $250 double occupancy; $200 commuter. Discount for multiple registrations for this or other Grailville activities. Scholarships may be available. At Grailville, 932 O'Bannonville Road, Loveland, OH 45140. More info @ 513.683.2340, events.grailville@fuse.net & www.grailville.org/home.php?ID=39&eventid=888.
An Exploration of the Creative Process [Saturday 9 May @ 10 AM]: Shirley Maul will present selected sections of her performances, then try to answer such questions as "How do you think of these things?" & "What makes one performance Art, & another performance not Art?" Ms Maul, a past recipient of an Ohio Arts Fellowship, has been creating performances & collaborating in group performance pieces for 20 years. She has performed in several venues in the Cincinnati area, plus Columbus, Cleveland & Yellow Springs. Free. Association for Rational Thought. Molly Malone's Restaurant, 6111 Montgomery Road, Pleasant Ridge, Cincinnati, OH 45213. More info @ 513.533.8142, rrdavis@fuse.net & www.cincinnatiskeptics.org.
Crazy Ladies Bookstore in Cincinnati Lives On [Saturday 9 May @ 2-7 PM]: In July 1979, Carolyn (Dellenbach) Virginia, with the help of friends, opened Crazy Ladies Bookstore in Cincinnati. This Saturday, join others to celebrate its 30th birthday. Many of you know the ways it has healed & changed lives. The bookstore lives on in spirit forever. There will be Crazy Ladies Posters & Syracuse Cultural Workers bumper stickers, posters & notecards available for sale. Greet old friends, & meet new ones including women & men pioneers of the women’s movement. Bring your family, friends & photos. Food, films &, music. Suggested donation is $10 on sliding scale. At Off the Avenue Studios, 1546 Knowlton Street, Northside, Cincinnati, OH 45223. More info from Maureen Wood @ 513.542.0088.
Laurel & Hardy Film Group Meeting [Saturday 9 May @ 6:45-10 PM]: The next gathering of The Chimp Tent, Cincinnati's Laurel & Hardy film group, will feature Academy Award-related cartoons (Disney's "Mother Goose Goes Hollywood") & shorts including Our Gang's "Bored of Education" & 4 Laurel & Hardy films: "The Battle of the Century" (silent with live keyboard accompaniment), "Them Thar Hills," "Tit For Tat" & "The Music Box". Come for the laughs. Presented by The Sons of the Desert, the Laurel & Hardy Appreciation Society. Tickets are $5 for adults; free for kids under 13. In Main Auditorium, Seasons Retirement Community, 7300 Dearwester Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236. More info @ 513.559.0112, chimptent@live.com & www.thechimptent.com.
Frisch Marionettes Puppet Show [Saturday 9 May @ 11 AM]: The final Children’s Series show of the season features a performance by the fabulous Frisch Marionettes. They’ve been in People Magazine, Showtime’s “Twisted Puppet Theater,” PBS's “The American Puppet,” with the Cincinnati Opera, in the NY store windows of Saks 5th Avenue, Bloomingdales’ & Hermes New York, & in the feature film "Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium." At The Covedale Center for the Performing Arts, 4990 Glenway Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45238. More info & tix @ 513.241.6550, jenniferperrino@covedalecenter.com & www.cincinnatilandmarkproductions.com/sbm/.
Positively Ninety - Interviews with Lively Nonagenarians [opening reception, Saturday 9 May @ 4-6 PM]: An exhibit of photographs & narratives of 28 dynamic 90 year-olds by Connie Springer. Exhibit runs thru Saturday 6 June. At Terrace Auditorium, Hyde Park Health Center, 3983 Rosslyn Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45209. More info @ 513 272-5573 & larkspur@fuse.net.
Herb & Plant Sale [Saturday 9 May @ 9 AM - 1 PM]: The Herb Society of Greater Cincinnati holds its 6th Annual Herb & Plant Sale. Big selection. Big values. Over 100 varieties of reasonably priced herbs & plants on sale, plus handmade garden related crafts. Complimentary herbal refreshments during the sale. At Wyoming Civic Center, 1 Worthington Avenue @ Springfield Pike, Wyoming, OH 45215. More info @ 513-829-5786, gailsuiter@aol.com & www.glendaleohio.org/herbsale.html.
Reiki Classes Level III [Saturdays 9 & 16 May ]: Learn & be attuned to the gentle healing energy of Reiki. Level III is taught in 2 parts on consecutive Saturdays (prerequisites: Level II & 1 year practice). Limited space. Presented by Pure Reiki, Inc. Taught in instructors' homes in Green Township, 45233 & 45248. More info @ 513.347.3099, 513.451.7007, elfriede@lookitup.com & jan613@current.net.
Kid Trips, Cincinnati & Beyond by Barbara Littner David @ Findlay Market [Sunday 10 May @ 1-3 PM]: This Cincinnati author will talk about her book that describes favorite destinations in Cincinnati & the tri-state area. Buy a book that interests you & have it signed. Books by non-Cincinnati artists & authors will also be available. At Findlay Market, 1801 Race Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.348.9120, Ari@edgecliffpress.com & www.edgecliffpress.com.
Social Inclusion & the New Rites of Passage - Addressing Isolation, Teasing & Bullying [Monday 11 May @ 6:30-8 PM]: First of 3 Annual Lectures by Kim John Payne, M. Ed. of The Child Today. This Approach is designed to give parents, teachers & students practical playground, classroom & home-based tools to help overcome antisocial behavior, bullying & teasing in school & at home. Kim John Payne is an Australian who has worked for 25 years as a Waldorf teacher, counselor, adult educator, researcher & consultant. From his research, Kim has implemented the social inclusion approach, which he will discuss, in several schools that helps overcome antisocial behaviors. $5 at the door. In the Cincinnati Waldorf School cafeteria, 5555 Little Flower Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45239. More info @ 513.541.0220, www.cincinnatiwaldorfschool.org & www.thechildtoday.com.
Hands On Electromagnetic Energy Techniques [Thursday 14 May @ 7-9 PM]: Easy, powerful techniques based on the work of legendary healer Hanna Kroeger, RN. Learn how to do the following on yourself & others: lymphatic drain, release whiplash from accidents or falls, reset the tailbone (the pump to the lymphatic system which is essential for good health & releasing toxins from the body), & to reset the brain stem to allow energy to move into the brain & promote clear thinking. Learn & have each of these done on you for profound healing. No experience required. $30. Facilitated by JoAnn Utley. If you have taken this with JoAnn before, you may review for $15. Registration required. At Synergy Holistic Health, 7413 Hwy 42, # 3, Florence, KY 41042. More info & register @ 502.777.3865 & jutley5122@bellsouth.net.
Pedigree Interiors Fun-Raiser at Ivy Hills Country Club [Saturday 16 May @ 11:30 AM - 3 PM]: Pedigree Interiors, a non-profit fine furniture consignment shop hosts its 4th annual ladies luncheon & boutique shopping event. Sit down luncheon served at 12:30. Silent auction & door prizes along with 15 select vendors & artisans offering estate jewelry, ladies accessories, custom embroidered items, children's gifts & more. All proceeds benefit the United Coalition for Animals non-profit spay/neuter clinic to reduce the number of homeless animals in Greater Cincinnati. At Ivy Hills Country Club, 7711 Ivy Hills Blvd, Cincinnati, OH 45244. Tickets are $35; RSVP required. More info & RSVPs @ 513.793-7387 & www.ucancincinnati.org.
Heirloom Tomatoes [Saturday 16 May @ 11 AM]: Discuss the many positive benefits of growing your own heirloom tomatoes with Gretchen Vaughn of Greensleeves Farm. Learn the histories behind the quirky names, discover how best to grow heirloom tomatoes & share some recipes for preserving their fantastic flavors. Space is limited to 20. Free. Plants available to buy after the workshop. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info & RSVP @ 513.721.7275, cincydan@gmail.com & www.parkandvine.com.
Healthy Multicultural Communities [Saturday 16 May @ 9 AM - 3 PM]: The Cincinnati Human Relations Commission presents a Southwest Ohio regional conference on Cultural Diversity Awareness. Workshops & interactive diversity drama. Free. No RSVP required. Refreshments. Shuttle transportation. Free parking. At Sharonville Convention Center, 11355 Chester Road, Sharonville, OH 45246. More info @ 513.352.3237 & www.chrc.us.
What’s Bothering Your Green Conscience? [Tuesday 19 May @ 12-1 PM]: Join Canadian artist & author Franke James for a lunchtime creative workshop on how to make climate change art from your own life experience. Space is limited to 25; RSVP. Bring your own lunch or grab something from the foodie fridge. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.721.7275, cincydan@gmail.com & www.parkandvine.com.
Food, Inc - film [Thursday 21 May @ 4:30 PM]: "Food, Inc. is to the food industry what An Inconvenient Truth was to global warming. Written by authors Michael Pollan (The Omnivore’s Dilemma) & Eric Schlosser (Fast Food Nation), the film illuminates & exposes the food production system relative to corporate monopolies, government support and health & environmental risks. It alternates charming & frank slaughterhouse imagery to address issues ranging from factory farming, genetically modified crops, increased diabetes, illegal immigrant worker exploitation, e-Coli outbreaks, corn subsidies to reduce meat & fast-food prices & relationship between food corporations & Fed regulators. Presented by the Center for Environmental Genetics. Free. After the screening, a discussion will be led by a panel that will include UC faculty with expertise in toxicology, industrial hygiene, nutrition, obesity & advocates for local foods & fighting food-borne illness. The film was produced by the team who made An Inconvenient Truth and Charlie Wilson’s War. 94 minutes. In Kresge Auditorium, Medical Science Building, University of Cincinnati Medical Campus, 231 Albert Sabin Way @ Eden Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45267. More event info @ 513.558.3625 & koprasej@uc.edu. More movie info @ www.imdb.com/title/tt1286537/, www.takepart.com/foodinc/ & www.spike.com/blog/food-inc-trailer/76768.
A Convergence of Sculpture [Closing reception Friday 22 May @ 5-8 PM]: Original sculptures will be on exhibit by a diverse group of sculptors from a range of backgrounds & interests: Forest Atkins, Christopher S. Daniel, Deborah Davidson, Bill Feinberg, Nancy Gollobin, Harriet Kaufman, Ray Miller & Barbara Bartlett Patterson. The media include limestone, alabaster, steel, ceramics & wood. Free, donations appreciated. At the Harriet Beecher Stowe House, 2950 Gilbert Avenue @ MLK Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45207. More info @ 513.324.2218, 513.309.4947, stowehouse@zoomtown.com & www.harrietbeecherstowe.org.
OAR Cat Neuterathon [Saturday 23 May]: Appointments are available to neuter male cats only at the OAR Spay/Neuter clinic in Madisonville. Drop off your cat on Saturday AM; pick up the cat Saturday PM. Special price for neuter this day only: $30. Vaccines are available at extra cost with surgeries. Appointments are required; directions & times determined at that time. More info @ 513.871.0185, clinic@theanimalrescue.com & www.theanimalrescue.com.
FreestoreFoodbank Hunger Walk & 5K Run [Monday 25 May: registration @ 7 AM; race @ 9 AM]: The Hunger Walk raises funds to help the FreestoreFoodbank's 450 (non-profit) member agencies provide food & services to people in crisis in their 20-county service area. At Lytle Park @ Pike & East 4th Street, downtown Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513-482-FOOD & www.freestorefoodbank.org.
6th Annual Cincinnati Fringe Festival [Tuesday 26 May - Saturday 6 June]: 12-days of explosive & experimental art. The festival features 33 productions, more than 150 performances, a Visual Art Gallery & a Film Fringe, in venues in Over-The-Rhine. Individual show tickets are $12, 6-Show Voyeur Pass is $60, Full Frontal All Access Pass is $200. Fringe Headquarters is at Know Theatre of Cincinnati, 1120 Jackson Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.300.5669 & www.cincyfringe.com.
Park + Vine Eco Book Club [Thursday 28 May @ 6 PM]: Discuss “Bottlemania: How Water Went on Sale & Why We Bought It” with others interested in the environment & reading books about the fate of our planet. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. RSVP to offeelaw1@aol.com. More info @ 513.721.7275, cincydan@gmail.com & www.parkandvine.com.
Spiralia - the ballet [Friday-Saturday 29-30 May @ 8PM (Fri) & 2PM & 8PM (Sat)]: This world premiere, presented by Claudia Rudolf Barrett's ballet tech ohio, is based on the book Little Town of Spirals by Cincinnati artist, musician & author Cynthia Matyi. The story revolves around a child who creates a magical town where spirals rise from chimneys, blossom in flowers & bring fun to so many places. Silver Arm, the Cincinnati band of traditional Irish & European music, will portray the band in the play & providing the live music. The author is a member of the band. Order the book @ www.matyiart.com. A portion of the book proceeds support the Little Town Foundation to help provide vocational training to abandoned children in Moldova. Download a children's coloring page from the book at the Foundation's website @ www.matyiart.com/little_town_fund.php. At Aronoff Center for the Arts, 650 Walnut Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.871.4527 & matyi@fuse.net & www.ballettechohio.org.
Night of the Wild Carrot [Saturday 30 May @ 7-9 PM]: Explore the exciting life of the carrot at this benefit for Integrative Learning Center of Mid-America. Savories, sweets, wine & sparkling water. Wildish carrot fun with raffle of original artwork & gift certificates. Tickets are sliding donation of $20-$70. Purchase online @ www.ilcma.com. Hosted by Cincy Fun Group. At Feldenkrais Within, 4124 Hamilton Avenue, Northside, Cincinnati, OH 45223. More info @ 513.541.5720 & support@ilcma.com.
Bike Art Show [thru Sunday 31 May]: Opening reception is Friday 8 May at both locations for the Bike Art Show, a collaborative art show celebrating Bike Month, at two locations. All artwork either incorporates recycled bike parts or gets its inspiration from bicycling. Entry deadline for art is April 18. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202 & Redtree Gallery, 4409 Brazee Street, Cincinnati, OH 45209. More info @ 513-721-7275, cincydan@gmail.com & www.parkandvine.com.
Deals on Wheels [thru Sunday 31 May]: Queen City Bike has teamed up with local business owners to encourage Cincinnatians to bike up a storm in May for National Bike Month. “Deals on Wheels” is a chance to get special offers all through the month of May just for biking to some of your favorite shops & restaurants. Park + Vine is offering 20% off all foodie & drink items & 10% off all other items. At Park + Vine, 1109 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.721.7275, cincydan@gmail.com & www.parkandvine.com.
Divine Dreaming - Dreams in the History of Religions with Robert Moss [Thursday 4 June @ 7-9 PM]: In this lively presentation, learn how dreaming has been integral to all religions since the beginning of time. Hosted by The Glendale New Church. Cost is $20 per person or $35 per couple. At the Glendale New Church, 845 Congress Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45246. More info @ 513.772.1478, information@newchurch-cincy.org & www.mossdreams.com.
The Secret History of Dreaming Book Signing and Talk with Robert Moss [Friday 5 June @ 7PM]: In a high-octane talk, learn how dreams, coincidence & imagination have driven great lives & great events, from war to healing, from science to religion. Free. At Joseph-Beth Booksellers, Rookwood Pavilion, 2692 Madison Road, Cincinnati, OH 45208. More info @ 513.396.8960, www.josephbeth.com & www.mossdreams.com.
Healing Power of Story - Weekend Workshop with Robert Moss [Saturday-Sunday 6-7 June @ 10AM-5PM (Sat) & 10AM-4PM (Sun)]: Foremost dream expert, author & teacher, Robert Moss, will lead a lively workshop designed to help participants discover their bigger story. From dreams & shared journeys, spontaneous theatre & entertainments, you will glean personal stories, charged with energy & meaning, becoming author of your life script. Weekend tuition: $225 before 15 May; $275 after. At Women Writing for (a) Change, 6906 Plainfield Road, Cincinnati, OH 45236. More info @ 513.659.3356, roknrobinwrites@mac.com & www.mossdreams.com.
Gracias a La Vida: We Live, We Learn [ Saturday-Sunday 6-7 June @ 8 PM (Sat) & 3 PM (Sun)]: MUSE sings with gratitude in their 26th annual spring concert celebration of living & learning. Just back from the Dominican Republic, MUSE will spice up the stage with the invigorating rhythms & harmonies of Latin America, adding zesty humor & a dash of old favorites. Joining MUSE, Cincinnati-based Canela (Spanish for cinnamon) is a trio ensemble that plays fun, exciting Afro-Cuban Jazz, incorporating sounds of the Caribbean, performing rhythmic & danceable music. Sliding scale: $8-$50; suggested price: $15. Free childcare with RSVP by May 30. At New Thought Unity; 1401 East McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH. More info & tix @ 513-221-1118 & www.musechoir.org.
Reiki 2nd Degree Class & Attunement [Wednesdays 10, 17 & 24 June @ 7-9 PM]: Be part of spreading Reiki healing everywhere, & taking good care of yourself. $90 for 3 sessions; receive a certificate when you complete the class. Classes in Walnut Hills. More info & directions @ 513.281.6864 & patricia@patriciagarry.com.
Learning about The Goddess [Thursdays 11, 18 & 25 June @ 7-9 PM]: Become acquainted with your personal Goddess, & learn about Goddesses around the globe. $90 for 3 sessions; receive a certificate when you complete the class. Classes in Walnut Hills. More info & directions @ 513.281.6864 & patricia@patriciagarry.com.
2009 Butterfly Show “Flowers With Wings” [thru Friday 12 June @ 10 AM - 5 PM]: Spread your wings this spring with the 2009 International Butterfly Show as Krohn Conservatory celebrates the treasures of India. Among many exotic species of butterflies & flowers from this beautiful nation, the show trumpets the rich cultural contributions & innovations India has provided humanity, including language, democracy & mathematics. It will showcase India’s spiritual depth & social endowment. Celebrate India’s amazing story & her “flowers with wings.” $6 for adults, $5 for seniors (age 50+), $4 for kids age 5-17. Volunteers needed. Presented by Macy’s Foundation & PNC. At Krohn Conservatory, 1501 Eden Park Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.421.5707, Christyl.johnson@cincinnati-oh.gov & www.butterflyshow.com.
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Ongoing Tri-State Treasures
Martin Janecky: New Glass Sculpture [thru Saturday 13 June]: Premiere, Czech glass artist, Martin Janecky, will present exceptional blown & hot sculpted glass pieces. Bohemian influences are evident in Martin's moving, figurative works & beautifully sculpted instruments. Free. At Marta Hewett Gallery, 656 East McMillan Street, Cincinnati, OH 45206. More info @ 513.281.2780, marta@martahewett.com & www.martahewett.com.
Different Directions - An Artist's Perspective [thru Friday 26 June]: Every artist has a story to tell or a vision to communicate. Six new solo shows reveal the journey of creative language for artists Anna VanMatre, Paul Pomeranz, Mike Calway-Fagen, Tammy Gambrel & Alton Falcone. A new series of works by Anna VanMatre, "DeNatural Disaster," will be on display in the 2nd floor Duveneck Gallery. At the Carnegie Arts Center, 1028 Scott Street, Covington, KY 41011. More info @ 859.491.2030, vanmatre@cinci.rr.com & www.thecarnegie.com.
Introduction to Buddhism [Fridays thru June @ 7-8 PM]: Buddhism is viewed by some as a philosophy, by others as a spiritual path, but for others it is a religion. The foundation of all of these is the mind & how we perceive & understand the things that occur in everyday life. This course will address the basic concepts of Buddhism in a relaxed & open manner that encourages dialogue & exploration. RSVP requested. Suggested donation: $75 per person. At Gaden Samdrup-Ling Buddhist Monastery, 3046 Pavlova Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45251. More info & RSVP @ 513.385.7116, gsl@ganden.org & www.ganden.org.
Michael Wilson: Photographs From & For... Heads Bowed Eyes Closed, No One Looking Around [thru Friday 7 August @ 8AM-10PM (Mon -Fri) & 11AM-10PM (Sat-Sun)]: An exhibition of never-before exhibited photographs by the celebrated Cincinnati photographer Michael Wilson, made in the early 1980s for his 1st self-published book. These are small, vintage, black & white silver prints, accompanied by excepts of Wilson's poetic writing. The exhibition compliments the artist's mid-career retrospective at the Aronoff Center's Weston Gallery. Curated by William Messer at the inimitable Iris BookCafe in Over-the-Rhine, exhibiting local artists & serving local food, including Myra's soups, Shadeau breads, Coffee Emporium coffee, Essencha teas & Aglamesis ice cream. Plus thousands of books, CDs, vinyl & now films on DVD for rent. At Iris BookCafe, 1331 Main Street, OTR, Cincinnati, OH 45202. More info @ 513.381.BOOKS.
Saturday Night at the Movies on Fountain Square [Saturdays thru 12 September; previews @ 7PM; movies @ 7:30 & 9:30PM]: It's the drive-in without the cars! Bring your blankets, chairs & pillows to the Square every Saturday night this summer for a free movie or 2 on the giant LED Board. Adult beverages, soft drinks & movie snacks available for purchase. Concessions will include Skyline, Graeter’s & kettle corn. No outside alcohol, glass containers or pets. 2nd screenings begin Sat 30 May. No movie Sat 23 May during “Taste of Cincinnati.” Sponsored by Procter & Gamble & Toyota. At Fountain Square, 5th & Vine Streets, downtown Cincinnati, OH 45202. Schedule & more info @ www.myfountainsquare.com/movies.
Grailville New Veggies Garden Volunteer Day [last Saturday of each month thru October @ 9 AM - Noon]: Learn about gardening for your backyard while volunteering in Grailville’s kitchen garden, where produce is grown to serve guests of the Grailville Retreat Center. This 60-year-old kitchen garden has been organically certified since 1992. No experience needed; help for a day or for the season. Volunteers are welcome to come on other days, too. Bring gloves, water bottle, sunscreen, hat, gardening footwear & mid-morning snack if you wish. They'll provide tools. In case of severe weather, volunteer day will be cancelled. Grailville’s Garden Volunteer Days project is part of Granny's Backyard Family Garden Project (see above). At Grailville, 932 O'Bannonville Road, Loveland, OH 45140. More info, monthly topics & RSVP @ 513.683.2340, ml.grailville@fuse.net & www.grailville.org.
Architrecks Guided Walking Tours of Cincinnati [thru October]: Enjoy award-winning, pedestrian-friendly tours of interesting Cincinnati neighborhoods & their rich history. Venues include Downtown, Mt Adams, Over the Rhine, Findlay Market/Brewery District, Clifton & Northside/Cumminsville. Tours are led by trained guides. All proceeds benefit the Cincinnati Preservation Association. More info & fees @ 513.721.4506, info@cincinnatipreservation.org & www.cincinnatipreservation.org/architreks.
Laugh at Lunch [Mondays @ 12-12:45 PM]: Free Laughter Yoga Club. Laughter yoga is a fun, new exercise anyone can do. Laughter is the best medicine. Pack a lunch & feed both body & soul. At The Scout House at Harry Whiting Brown Community Center, the corner of Sharon & Willow Roads, Glendale, OH 45246. More info @ 513.771.0333, hwbcenter@yahoo.com & roknrobinwrites@mac.com.
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Fabulous Film Festival [Friday 3 May @ 8-10 PM]: The first & best fabulous film festival in the city of Cincinnati will present live-action, documentary, & short films. Blah, blah, blah. Presented by Flicks R Us. Tickets are $8. At The Movie Theatre, 111 Main Street, Cincinnati, OH 45200. More info @ 513.111.2222, info@filmfestival.com, & www.filmfestival.com.
The Lloyd House Salon (usually about 12 people) Meets on WEDNESDAYS at 5:45, EVERY Wednesday, 52 WEEKS/YEAR come hell or high water, as my mother used to say. We of the Lloyd House Salon gather in a spirit of respect, sympathy and compassion for one another in order to exchange ideas for our mutual pleasure and enlightenment. :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
Our Salon blog is a promising interactive site: http:lloydhouse.blogspot.com Also, we have an Interactive Yahoo Salon group, http://groups.yahoo.com/group/LloydHouseSalon ...........
For Pot Luck procedures including food suggestions, mission and history visit http://home.fuse.net/ellenbierhorst/Potluck.html . You are invited also to visit the Lloyd House website: http://www.lloydhouse.com > To unsubscribe from the Lloyd House Potluck Salon list, send a REPLY message to me and in the SUBJECT line type in "unsub potluck #". In the place of # > type in the numeral that follows the subject line of my Weekly email. It > will be 1,2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 or 9. This tells me which sub-list your name is on so I can delete it. Thanks!
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