[Laakea-events] Upcoming Events at La'akea July and beyond!

[La'akea Community Announcements]

*This weekend!**- Saturday 7/5*

*Celebrate Freedom with Energy Independence!*
Where:  La'akea Community, meadow space
What:  Solar Electricity Introduction with Amazon Power Plus
When:  7/5, Saturday 10am - 2pm
Cost:  $40, no one turned away
More info:  Donna & Prasad 640-5258, 345-8096, <amazonpowerplus at gmail.com>

Description:  Learn about basic solar electricity systems for your home 
and farm - from basic DC theory to basic system design to fit your 
needs, including hands on assembly of a small 12v system and testing 
batteries and equipment.


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*Community Tour of La'akea Intentional Community, Pahoa*
Where: La'akea Community, meet at Main House
When:  7/19, Saturday 9:30 - 11:30AM
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 landand ask questions about community.

*Let us know if you are coming.*  Thanks!


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*East Side Seed Exchange & Harvest Festival!*
Where: La'akea Permaculture Community Meadow Space, Puna (see contact 
for directions)
What:  Seed and Plant Exchange AND Local Foods Potluck
When:  Saturday, October 4th, 2014    9:30am - 2:30pm
Cost:  FREE!
More info:  More information and schedule in future emails
Contact : tracy at permaculture-hawaii.com 
<mailto:tracy at permaculture-hawaii.com>

Description:
Bring Seeds, Plants, Cuttings, or Keiki - MUST BE FIRE ANT TESTED prior 
to transporting to La'akea
Bring your favorite dishes using only locally grown food for the 3rd 
Annual 100% LOCAL FOOD CONTEST AND POTLUCK!!

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*Fall 2014 Weekend Permaculture Design Course
/Designing For Sustainability and Food Security/ ***

Where:  La'akea Community - Meadow Space
What:  Permaculture Design Course
When: Fall of 2014: Oct 18-19 and 25-26, Nov 8-9 and 22-23, Dec 6-7 and 
13-14: lunch included
Cost:  Early bird registration only $750 if paid by September 1st!  
After = $1,000
More information: www.permaculture-hawaii.com or
contact: tracy at permaculture-hawaii.com 
<mailto:tracy at permaculture-hawaii.com> 808-443-4076

Description:
This unique, exciting permaculture design course is designed especially 
for Hawaii Island residents!
* Weekend class format -- no need to use vacation or take time off work 
to complete a permaculture design course.
* Acquire the skills to achieve food security and create sustainable 
home systems.
* Learn locally proven designs and methodologies from instructors and 
presenters who understand Hawai'i's varying microclimates
* Develop supportive relationships with like-minded neighbors, 
established organizations and professionals in your area.
* Design for your property during the course with professional support.

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*Fall Internship at La'akea Community*

Where: La'akea Community
What:  Month long adventure
When: 10/22 - 11/19
Cost: $695
More information:www.permaculture-hawaii.com
Contact: tracy at permaculture-hawaii.com 
<mailto:tracy at permaculture-hawaii.com> 808-443-4076

Description: Participants will enjoy workshops on permaculture and 
communication/interpersonal skills. This is in addition to daily 
participation in community life and immersion in permaculture modalities.

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*Designing For Sustainability and Food Security
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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 at permaculture-hawaii.com  <mailto:tracy at 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 land-based intentional community.
* Acquire skills to achieve food security and create sustainable home systems.
* Design for your property or community during the course, with professional support.
* Learn underlying whole systems ecological design processes and techniques, tools and methodologies.

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