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This multi-faith event at UBC Campus consists of participatory workshops and larger group celebrations that are interactive, inclusive and nourishing for body, mind, and soul. Using diverse spiritual practices and approaches (including movement, arts and contemplation), women of all spiritual backgrounds are invited to explore the theme of 2007’s gathering: Womentoring: Cultivating Sacred Mentorship.
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Join Eric Dozier, former Harlem Gospel Choir arranger, and "One Human Family" for a 3 Day Workshop March 2nd-March 4th New York Times has called Eric's performances "Rousing!"
This joy-filled, inspirational workshop of traditional and contemporary gospel music has been called "a feast for the thirsty soul".
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Guided meditation, teachings, and discussion. Tuesdays-Thursdays, 7-9 pm, and Sundays, 10 am, Tilopa Buddhist Centre (1829 Victoria Diversion). $10 donation. Info: tilopa.org or 604-221-2271.
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Join City of Vancouver staff, learn about EcoDensity, and bring your ideas about density, livability and affordability in the city. March 3 and 4, between 10 am-4 pm, Riley Park Community Centre (50 East 30th Avenue).
Leading housing innovator Avi Friedman, Director of McGill University's Affordable Homes Program, gives a talk on sustainable and affordable housing that supports Vancouver's EcoDensity initiative. March 3, 7 pm, Alice MacKay Room, Library Square (350 West Georgia St.).
Finding Hope in a Time of Despair: Sat. March 3, 9am-5pm. This conference, based on the life and thought of Thomas Merton – 20th century monk, social critic, poet, East-West philosopher, and prophet – explores action through spiritual responses to despair over global warming, terrorism, nukes, consumerism, etc. Plenaries with Don Grayston, Ron Dart, nine concurrent sessions & a contemplative closing with music by Ron des Cotes. Sponsors: Thomas Merton Society of Canada & Canadian Memorial United Church and Centre for Peace. 1825 W. 16th Ave, Vanc. $35 (includes lunch), $20 half day. Contact tmsc@telus.net or 604-669-2546.
This benefit showing of the groundbreaking play will raise funds for the March 25 Memory March, which honours more than 3,000 murdered women and children in Canada. March 3, 8 pm, WISE Hall (1882 Adanac).
Self-help support group in Kitsilano for anxiety or depression. Info sessions March 3, 17, & 31, 10:30 am-12:30 pm. Info: mentalwellnessbc.ca, info@mentalwellnessbc.ca, or 604-630-6865.
Mountaintop Unity invites you to a Spiritual Day Retreat –Awakening to Love - led by Rev. Christina Lee on Saturday, March 3, 2007. During the day, we will weave many wonderful experiences into our time together: prayer, guided meditations, transformational rituals, joyful healing music, singing and chanting, a delicious lunch, fun, fellowship and nuturing yourself.
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Your local Farmers Market Society presents The Winter Farmers Market, an extended season farmers market at the WISE Hall (1882 Adanac Street). Locally grown veggies, fruit, herbs and plants, B.C. meat and seafood, artisan cheese and bread, preserves, and more! First Saturday of the month, November to April, 10 am-2 pm. Free admission. For more info: eatlocal.org or 604-879-3276.
Promoting Healthy Living: A Multicultural Health Fair
A combination of fun and educational activities, the Multicultural Health Fair is a free community event that will provide a simple way for multi-ethnic families to become aware of crucial health topics and encourage the community to adapt healthier lifestyles. A one-stop shop for basic health information and major preventative health issues, from obesity to diabetes, the Fair will also answer questions about healthy foods and connect the multicultural community to BC’s health resources. Incorporated in the day’s events will be interactive health test and displays, in the languages of new Canadians, for what are largely lifestyle-oriented diseases.
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FESTIVAL DU BOIS, the Lower Mainland’s premiere celebration of francophone music, dance, craft, food, heritage and culture.
March 3 and 4 at Coquitlam’s Blue Mountain Park.
www.festivaldubois.ca
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