[Laakea-events] New date for Dances of Universal Peace and Seed Exchanges

Thu Nov 6 16:02:57 HST 2014

/*_*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 ANYPlants, 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 at kohalacenter.org
<mailto:seedproject at 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*

Contact: Dashiell Kuhr (808) 889-6316 
<tel:%28808%29%20889-6316>?hipagriculture at gmail.com 
<mailto:hipagriculture at gmail.com>

KAPA'AU, HAWAI'I - The 5th Annual Kohala 'A-ina 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 
<http://kohalaaina2014.brownpapertickets.com/> or by phone at 
1-800-838-3006 <tel:1-800-838-3006>) and $25 at the door. Children under 
12 are free.

The Kohala 'A-ina 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 <http://www.hipagriculture.org/>.

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Ninth Annual East Side Seed Exchange*/
*Saturday, November 15th, 2014*
*9:30am - 3:00pm*

  * /*Bring your favorite dishes focusing on fresh and locally grown
    produce for the Potluck! */
  * /*Bring Seeds AND Fire Ant FREE Plant Cuttings and Bare Roots
    (Please Check for Fire Ants)*/
  * /*Dance with */*Kunzwanana marimba band!*
  * /*Hear an Update on Seed Saving Across the State*/
  * /*Enjoy the Potluck!*/
  * /*Meet your neighbors, other gardeners & innovative thinkers.*/
  * /*Tour La'akea Community
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Schedule:
Set up open at 9:30 am
    (bring your own tables and chairs, and
    scrap paper for small packets for seeds)
10:00 Opening Circle
10:15 Seed & Plant Material Swap
11:15 Knowledge Share
12:30 Potluck (bring your own plates, utensils, etc)
1:00 Tour of La'akea
1:15 Kunzwanana marimba band!

*This event is free*!!

*How to Check for Fire Ants:*
www.little*fireants*.com/fact%20sheet%203%20-%20lfa%20survey.pdf

*Seed Sharing Protocol:*
1. Do not share seeds of invasive species! If you are not sure you can 
go to https://plants.usda.gov/java/noxious?rptType=State&statefips=15
2. Do not share brassica seeds as spread of blackrot can happen, it is a 
seed-borne disease and many of the seed companies are having a problem 
with this.
3. Do not share old seeds as germination may be low.
4. label or bring a description of each of the seeds you share including 
date of harvest.
5. Bring your own seed envelopes or baggies and markers for labeling.
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 21st,*
* 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 landand 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: $1197 for full residential, $897 for commuter
More information:www.permaculture-hawaii.com  <http://www.permaculture-hawaii.com>
Contact:tracy at permaculture-hawaii.com  <mailto:tracy at permaculture-hawaii.com>     808-443-4076  <tel: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

** $150 Discount for registrations received before Jan.10th 2015**

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