6. Do not bring seeds and put
them on another seed-sharers table unless you have a very good
description of the seeds/date and crop and permission of the
person at the table.
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Dances of Universal Peace (Sufi dances)
Friday Nov 7th,
7-9 pm Laakea community.
Dances of Universal Peace (Sufi dances) are easily learned
spiritual folk dances from all traditions, with gentle
movements that even "non-dancers" can greatly enjoy. Singing
sacred, ancient phrases creates a full body healing vibration,
and when conscious movement is added, these become powerful
spiritual practices. Each dance will be fully taught, no
experience is necessary. These are interactive and
participatory, not a performance.
donation $3 to $10 appreciated call Amara at
808-982-6755 for more info.
at La'akea community... go one mile past Leilani on Hwy
130, and turn right on Alaili, go to when the road turns to
dirt, then go right at the next fork, at the sign. Park in
parking area, walk up to main house. bring a flashlight... it
is a ways to go. People with mobility issues can drive to
upper lot.
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Community
Tour of La'akea Intentional
Community, Pahoa
Where:
La'akea Community, meet at Main House
When: Friday, Dec. 5th @ 9:30am
Cost: Donation, suggested $5-15
if you can. No one turned away.
More Info:
call Tracy for more
info at 443-4076
or reply to this email.
Description:
Take a fun and informative tour of our land, including
our organic gardens, alternative building methods, off
grid solar system, animals and orchards. We are a committed
group of people working together closely in community, on
our 24 acres organic permaculture farm. We integrate the
social aspects of sustainability into daily life: how to
live together with honesty, love and peace, and share
power and leadership. We do not have one central leader,
but instead share the cost of the land and the leadership
equally. This is a great time
to tour the land
and ask questions about community.
Let us
know if you are coming. Thanks!
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New Culture Hawaii Winter Camp at
Laakea
Jan. 27 - Feb 1st, 2015
"Social Permaculture- Taking the Next Step"
http://www.newculturehawaii.org
Hawaii Winter
Camp will be an intensive personal growth experience held
at La'akea Community, on our lush, permaculture,
rainforest land. Join us in co-creating safe, nurturing,
inspiring community! Come celebrate, be challenged, and
enjoy yourself on the land and beach as we share our
talents, knowledge and hearts with each other.
NC WINTER CAMP at La'akea:
$400- $525 Sliding Scale (includes full program,
camping/dorm, all meals).
Deposit: $100 holds your space
Early registration discount:
Pay in full before December 1st, 2014 and get $50 discount.
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Designing For Sustainability and Food Security
Where: La'akea Community
What: Permaculture Design Course
When: February 14-28th, 2015
Cost: $1200 for full residential, $850 for commuter
More information: www.permaculture-hawaii.com
Contact: tracy@permaculture-hawaii.com 808-443-4076
Description:
A unique, exciting, and comprehensive permaculture design course!
* Two-week intensive Permaculture Design Course (PDC) format includes complete permaculture core curriculum.
* Live and learn in a highly successful intentional community.
* Acquire skills to achieve food security and create sustainable home systems.
* Learn and apply whole systems design for your location.
* Develop local island relationships
* Learn from on-island instructors with local experience
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Not at La'akea
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1st Annual “ SUPER Seedy Saturday” Event **In Hilo*
Sponsored
by the Hawai`i Public seed Initiative/
Date: November 8th
Time: 2:00pm to 6:00pm
Location: UH Hilo, UCB 100
·Bring seeds to share for a local seed exchange.
·Enjoy “early release” viewing of the film-
“Open Sesame”, The Story Of Seed by Sean Kaminsky.
·Panel Discussion with guest panelists;
o Tips On Growing From "Seed To Seed, growing to adapt seed to
your
microclimate and how to keep your seed pure and stable.
o Update on the status of seed work by The Hawai`i Public Seed
Initiative.
o Seed for the commons vs proprietary seed development and
concerns to
consider.
o Q&A
1:00pm -CHECK IN FOR SEED EXCHANGE. -
PLEASE
DO NOT BRING ANY Plants,
Keiki
or material with soil!
SEED ONLY due to possible spread of Little
Fire Ant.
We are also asking not to share untested Papaya seed (for
GMO contamination) and brassica seed (due to possible spread of
blackrot). /
2:00-3:00pm - OPENING PULE AND SEED EXCHANGE.
3:30 - 5:30pm - FILM, FOLLOWED BY PANEL DISCUSSION-Q&A
More information
contactseedproject@kohalacenter.org
<mailto:seedproject@kohalacenter.org>
/The
Kohala Center is an equal Opportunity Employer/
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The 5th Annual Kohala Aina Festival
Nov. 8th, Saturday, 1:00-9:00pm
The
5th Annual Kohala ‘Āina Festival
MEDIA
ADVISORY
September
29, 2014
Contact:
Dashiell Kuhr (808)
889-6316
hipagriculture@gmail.com
KAPA‘AU,
HAWAI‘I - The 5th Annual Kohala ‘Āina Festival, presented by
the Hawai‘i Institute of Pacific Agriculture (HIP
Agriculture), will be held on November 8, 2014 from 1:00 – 9:00 pm on the
makai fairgrounds of the historic ‘Iole ahupua‘a in Kapa‘au,
North Kohala. Live music, food and educational workshops will
be held from 1:00 – 5:00 pm, with
keynote presentations and headline entertainment from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Tickets
are $20 in advance (online atkohalaaina2014.brownpapertickets.com or by
phone at 1-800-838-3006) and $25
at the door. Children under 12 are free.
This
festival marks the beginning of the makahiki season with a
celebration of local harvest, young farmers, and the growing
movement for island-wide food sovereignty. This year’s
festival features a line up of international and local
musicians, educational workshops, a 100% locally grown
Hawaiian style feast, and family friendly keiki activities.
This Kohala ‘Āina Festival is HIP Agriculture's annual family
friendly celebration and campaign to raise funds for youth
education programs.
Live
musical entertainment headliners are Nahko, a nationally
renowned folk/rock singer with Hawai‘i Island roots, and
Hawai‘i's own Ooklah The Moc. Other performers include Cas
Hayley, Tubby Love, Kaahele and the Isness, DJ Conscious
Riddims and other special guests. There will also be hula from
Halau Kukui Aloha o Kohala, African Drum and Dance, and a
Keiki Tent with fun, interactive activities for all ages.
This
year's educational workshops are centered around a
Permaculture Convergence—featuring an innovative rotating
workshop format with island-wide experts in Soil Fertility,
Beekeeping, Seed Saving, Community Design, Plant Medicine and
Hawai‘ian Culture. Attendees can participate in particular
workshops and visit informational tents throughout the day to
learn about and discuss critical issues facing today's small
farmers. HIP Agriculture is also introducing the first annual
Young Farmers Delegation, an event bringing together island
youth and working farmers to explore sustainable agriculture
as an economically viable career path.
This
year HIP Agriculture anticipates serving 1,000 people with a
100% locally sourced menu. This traditional Hawaiian feast
will feature the talents of several well-known island guest
chefs including Casey Halpern, Executive Chef at Cafe Pesto,
Allen Hess, Chef de Cuisine at the Mauna Lani Canoe House and
Executive Chef Donna Maltz. Fresh coconuts, juices and snacks
will be available at the Niu Lani Juice Bar.
Tickets
can be purchased in advance online at kohalaaina2014.brownpapertickets.com or by
calling 1-800-838-3006.
The
Kohala ‘Āina Festival is the annual fundraiser for the Hawai'i
Institute of Pacific Agriculture. 100% of proceeds raised
support youth education programs, residential farmer trainings
and community education projects island-wide. Donations are
tax-deductible through the fiscal sponsorship of the North
Kohala Community Resource Center, Hawi, Hawai'i.
Learn
more at www.hipagriculture.org.