Holiday Fair
Malamalama Waldorf School
Saturday, Dec. 12th
12 noon - 4pm

Join many of us from La'akea and the kids at their school's annual Holiday Fair.  Malamalama Waldorf school is located at 26th and Maku'u. There will be craft venders, a holiday cafe with drinks and treats, craft stations for the keiki, music and more! A great place to find handmade Christmas items and Amara Karuna's flags and banners. Open to the public. Free admission.  All proceeds go to benefit this non-profit educational alternative.



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Dances of Universal Peace
Join us for deep sweetness, heart healing, oneness….
 Dances of Universal Peace are easily learned, 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.

December 18th, Friday at 7-8:30 pm
and probably New Year's Eve (call to confirm), 
call 808 982 6755

at
La'akea Community, Pahoa, Puna, Hawaii: 13-3844 Ala'ili Rd.
808-443-4076

Take Hwy 130 off of Hwy 11, near Kea'au, to Pahoa
Stay on hwy 130 past Pahoa
Just past mile marker 14, turn Rt onto Ala'ili Rd.
Go down Ala'ili Rd. about one mile, turn Rt into La'akea driveway.  Proceed past the "park here" sign to the "main house".
Park here and proceed on foot to the main house. - bring a flashlight!

Amara Karuna
amara@mindspring.com
808 982 6755

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New Culture Community
Winter Camp

Come Join us for a totally Unique, Intimate, Amazing and Powerful Social Co-creation

Where: La'akea Community
When: Jan. 13 - Jan. 19th 2016
fee: $450 - $550 sliding scale

Join us in co-creating safe, nurturing, inspiring community, with a focus on how we can be deeply connected with each other, with nature and the world.  Come celebrate, be challenged, and enjoy yourself on the land as we share our talents, knowledge and hearts with each other.  Our rich program will have a focus on a sustainable culture of interconnections, including classes in communication skills, Playback Theater, massage, boundaries and more as well as cuddle puddles, gender circles, Tantra Pujas and a creativity sharing Cabaret night.

The daily schedule will include space for morning yoga, ZEGG-style forums, three meals and time for an afternoon snooze or workshops led by campers.

See http://www.newculturehawaii.org/hawaiiwintercamp.htm

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Winter Internship
“I came here to learn about growing things, and what I really learned about was growing people.” – Emily ’09

Where: La'akea Community

What:  Month long adventure
When: 2/1 - 2/29/2016
Cost: $750
More information:
www.permaculture-hawaii.com
Contact:
tracy@permaculture-hawaii.com   808-443-4076

Description:
Our internship program
increases the focus on learning beyond what you would get as a farm supporter.  Participants will enjoy workshops on permaculture and on communication, interpersonal and community living skills. This is in addition to your daily participation in community life and hands-on immersion in permaculture modalities.

Interns will be given tasks related to sustainable food/fiber production (tropical fruit orchards, vegetable gardens, greenhouses, animal systems, coconut tree climbing and harvesting, bamboo and other timber crops, and local food preparation).

We have classes in non-violent communication, co-counseling and other modalities that increase emotional awareness and provide tools for relationships and community living. We are interested in sharing what we know – helping to educate through experiential learning.

“My experience at La’akea taught me not only how to survive off the grid, but how to engage more with my peers for truly meaningful relationships. I found it fascinating, enlightening, and very magical. What a beautiful place and amazing group of people to have worked with. I can’t wait to come back.”  Allie Hubert, Summer 2011