Spirit of the Valley - SUMMER 2006 - Get Your Mud On: Hot Trends in Wellness, Continuing Education, Retreats & Getaways

CALENDAR

If you have an event that you would like listed in the Calendar section, please send all information to Angela.

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APRIL

13 Full Moon Drumming

Farmer Brown's Barn SW Corner of Chinden & Star Road Every month ON the Full Moon*

The Full Moon Drumming is facilitated by Drum Central and is intended to be a social gathering and an open free-form circle for anyone who likes to play with rhythm.

The potluck portion of the evening (7:00 'til about 8:00) is a time when we gather up, introduce ourselves and share our food, our energy...OURSELVES! Drinking water, punch and disposable plates, cups and utensils are provided; however, it does cut down on cost and waste if you can bring your own.

Admission is free, although a suggested donation of $2 or more is greatly appreciated.

WHAT TO BRING
Drums, rattles, shakey stuff, dancing shoes, bells, tambourines, sticks, clave, plate, flatware & a cup, food to share, your kids, your grandma, a friend or two, your joy, etc.

WHAT NOT TO BRING
Drugs, alcohol, your dog, your friend's dog, amplified instruments, trouble!

For more information, check out the website at:
http://www.boisedrumcentral.com/FullMoonDrumming/tabid/155/Default.aspx.

15-30

India-Steps to Enlightenment Healing Retreat

Join Paula Muran, April 15-30, 2006 for a life-changing healing retreat to India. Paula Muran - a world-renowned Medical Intuitive and Channel to Sanatkumara (Ancient of Days, Hindu Deity), is presenting a two-week retreat to India’s sacred temples and locations. Steps to Enlightenment spiritual tour takes participants on a spiritual journey to discover more about themselves while incorporating a vacation.

Paula’s teachings aim us to awaken a profound relationship with the true Self where we experience spiritual freedom and joy.

“India—the smells and sacredness—trips with Paula reach deep within me and transform my limitation—allowing me to resonate in my own sacredness” according to a recent traveler. Paula takes us on a journey to spiritual freedom and teaches us how to easily transform our fears. Another participant said "I was impressed with the level of integrity Paula has. Her devotion to the work and to Spirit is remarkable. A true Master." D. Kelly, Massage Therapist, Maryland.

For more information visit www.PaulaMuran.com or call 866-231-0023 for a brochure. $2,950.00 all inclusive except airfare. Early payment discounts and bring a friend discounts available.

Paula Muran is a world-renowned Medical Intuitive, Channel and Master. She is the author of “Codes of Light: The Power of our Beliefs” and is a pioneer in the field of energy medicine. Paula created The Sovereign Light System of Emotional Healing - Crystal Elixirs and Vibrational Sprays. She produced the best-selling CD Purify the Body Temple: a Guided Healing Meditation.

16 Yoga to Sacred Music
Celebrate Easter Sunday in this special candlelight Yoga celebration of silence and movement.
4:00-5:30 p.m. ~ Studio Y
221 Northwood Way Suite 450
Ketchum ID 83340
(208) 726-8829
www.woodriverymca.org

18 Stephen Kinzer Talk "Overthrow: America's Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to Iraq"
Author & Award Winning Foreign Correspondent

DATE & TIME OF EVENT: Tuesday, April 18
Two times: 2:40 - 3:40 pm in Caldwell and 7pm at BSU

LOCATION: (1) afternoon talk (2:40 - 3:40pm) at Hendren Board Room, Sterry Hall, Albertson College of Idaho, Caldwell, Idaho
(2) evening talk (7pm) at Lookout Room, BSU Student Union in Boise

DESCRIPTION: The US invasion of Iraq in 2003 was not an islated episode. Americans have been overthrowing foreign governments for more than a century, often with disastrous results. Stephen Kinzer tells the stories of these interventions, explains why they happened, a! nd finds important lessons for the future.

Stephen Kinzer is an award-winning foreign correspondent who has reported from more than fifty countries on four continents. He has served as The New York Time's bureau chief in Turkey, Germany, and Nicaragua. Before joining the Times, he was the Latin America corresponent for the Boston Globe. His previous books include All the Shah's Men: An American Coup and the Roots of Middle East Terror; Crescent and Star: Turkey Between Two Worlds; and Blood of Brothers: Life and War in Nicaragua. He is also the co-author of Bitter Fruit: The Untold Story of the American Coup in Guatemala.

PRICE: Free
After his talk, Kinzer will sign copies of his new book (same title as the talk).

CONTACT INFO: Liz Paul, Idaho Peace Coalition, 853-4435

CO-SPONSOR: Albertson College of Idaho Model United Nations Program and
Idaho Peace Coalition.
The Idaho Peace Coalition is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to peace and justice. http://peacecoalition.us/idaho/

19-20 Celebrate Wellness! Mind-Body-Spirit Conference Boise State University. See article.

20 Idaho Peace Coalition Monthly Public Meeting

Thursday, April 20, 7pm

LOCATION: 1520 N 12th, Boise

This month's meeting will be a discussion about Stephen Kinzer's talk on Apr 18 and new book ("Overthrow: America's Century of Regime Change from Hawaii to Iraq"). Our emphasis will be on the question: "Is Iran Next?"

For more info on Kinzer's talks (Apr 18 - 2:40 at Hendren Board Room in Sterry Hall at Albertson's College and 7pm at Lookout Room in Student Union at BSU), call Liz Paul 853-4435.

PRICE: Free; anyone with an interest in this topic is welcome.

CONTACT INFO: Mike at 336-7386 or pianoconcert@rmci.net.

SPONSOR: Idaho Peace Coalition
The Idaho Peace Coalition is a nonprofit volunteer organization dedicated to peace and justice.
http://peacecoalition.us/idaho/

21 Earth Day!

Join the Environmental Resource Center for our Earth Day celebration!

On Friday, April 21, come to the first ERC Night Sky Party of 2006 at Atkinson Park from 9-10pm. Mark Nelson of Shades of Sun Valley will be sharing his telescope and astronomical knowledge. Dress warmly, hot cocoa provided. Free for all!

On Saturday, April 22, representatives from the ERC, YAK, Clear Creek Disposal, Wood River Ride Share and even Company of Fools will be present at the Warm Springs lift area on Picabo Street in Ketchum from 9am-4:30 pm! At the booth, information will be available on recycling in the Wood River Valley and the ERC will be unveiling our brand new online stuff exchange: ERCExchange.com! In addition, kids and adults alike can make and design their own reusable lunch bags out of old t-shirts. Win fabulous prizes in our Earth Day raffle. Free for all!

At noon, the Magic Lantern Theater is hosting a special showing of the inspirational film NOBELITY. For more information on the film, visit www.nobelitythemovie.com. A donation of $10 for adults and $5 for children is requested to see the film. Proceeds go to the ERC and the Nobelity Project.

To tip off the celebration, Sun Valley Company will be donating $5 from every lift ticket sold on April 22 directly to the ERC. Dress up in a funky Earth costume and ski in honor of Earth Day!

The ERC is now accepting donations of t-shirts for this event. Please contact Naomi at 726-4333 or naomi@ercsv.org for more information.

The Environmental Resource Center is a community-based nonprofit whose members
promote a sustainable environment through community education, awareness and participation

21-22 Theologian Dr. Ted Peters to speak on the Evolution and Creation Controversy

The St. Thomas Center for Spiritual Education, in association with Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church, is presenting two evenings with Dr. Ted Peters on April 21st and 22nd, 2006.

Dr. Peters is professor of Systematic Theology at Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary and the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California. He is also a fellow at the Center for Theology and the Natural Sciences, co-editor of the journal Theology and Science and principal investigator for the NIH project on “Theological and Ethical Questions Raised by the Human Genome Project”. Among numerous other publications, he has co-authored with Martinez Hazlett the acclaimed book Evolution from Creation to New Creation.

Dr. Peters will lecture on Friday April 21st at 7:00pm at Our Lady of the Snows Catholic Church on the subject Evolution: Who is fighting with whom about what? On Saturday April 22nd at 7:00pm at St. Thomas Episcopal Church he will participate with local religious and science leaders in a panel discussion on the subject The Impact of the Evolution Debate on Science Education: What is it? What should it be? What will it be?

Dr. Peters maintains that a religious commitment implies a commitment to the best science. He advocates that children of every religious tradition should be exposed to the best science, and that it is the obligation of the education system to provide a high quality science education with well-trained teachers. He maintains that no theological reason exists to justify the inferior teaching of science. Dr. Peters’ position is that Scientific Creationism and Intelligent Design, even if conceived for wholesome reasons by well intentioned people, do not represent the best science. His measure of the quality of science is its fertility. By ‘fertility’ he means the ability of a scientific theory to generate research projects that lead to new knowledge.

Once schools have committed to the teaching of evolutionary theory then consideration can be given to alternative models. Dr. Peters notes that a healthy curriculum provides room for the discussion of the cultural controversy that includes Scientific Creationism and Intelligent Design as well as Theistic Evolution.

In Dr. Peters’ view, the stakes are high. What is at stake is faith, faith in the God who has created our beautiful world and who promises still yet more magnificent natural beauty in the future. Our faith in God should not be reduced to its bare bones formulation by either the Creationists or the Intelligent Design advocates. Our faith is not dependent on either of these theories about evolution.

According to Dr. Peters, in today’s politically charged atmosphere one can be left with the impression that to be a faithful Christian one must be anti-Darwin. This slips easily into the impression that the Christian faith is anti-science. If our young people inherit this point of view, it will be devastating for their futures.

The study of God’s creation through the microscope and the telescope is itself a divine calling, a vocation. Every generation needs a select group of young people to cultivate their natural curiosity in the direction of systematic research into the workings of nature. The whole of society benefits from the few who give their careers to science. It is good to include faithful Christian professionals among this select few.

St. Thomas and Our Lady of the Snows look forward to presentations and discussions that are diverse, frank and respectful and promise to stretch the minds of those who attend. Both the Friday and Saturday evening lectures are free and open to the public. Donations at the door will be gratefully received and will help to bring future speakers to the valley. For more information, please contact Susan Springer at St. Thomas Church, 726-5349 x24 or susanspringer@cox-internet.com

22-23

JADE WOMAN QIGONG

A BEAUTIFUL FLOWING FORM AND SUPERIOR METHOD OF HEALING FOR WOMEN IN ALL STAGES OF LIFE. THE BENFITS OF THIS FORM ARE TO INCREASE AND PURIFY THE WOMAN’S BLOOD SUPPLY BY OPENING THE TAN ZHONG ACUPOINT, ON THE BREASTBONE BETWEEN THE BREASTS, CLEARING AND OPENING OTHER IMPORTANT CHANNELS, AND BALANCING EMOTIONS. JADE WOMAN ALSO BENEFITS THE LIVER, KNOWN AS THE COMMANDER OF THE BLOOD IN CHINESE MEDICINE. ALTHOUGH DESIGNED FOR WOMEN, THIS FORM CAN BENEFIT MEN AS WELL, AND ANYONE WHO SUFFERS FROM POOR CIRCULATION AND LIVER PROBLEMS.

BEGINNERS AND ALL LEVELS OF FITNESS ARE WELCOME!

SATURDAY APRIL 22 & SUNDAY APRIL 23, 2-6PM

COST $ 85 (OR $75 IF YOU SIGN UP BY APRIL 10TH)

INNERFLO MOVEMENT STUDIO, KETCHUM
301 BELL DRIVE, SUITE 61
PO BOX 5041, KETCHUM, IDAHO 83340

FOR WORKSHOP INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION Contact
OLYMPIA NUTTALL AT INNERFLO
208 726-2458 OR EMAIL OLYMPIA@INNERFLOPILATES.COM.
or
Marisol Mayell
208 384-1147 OR EMAIL marisolmayell@mindspring.com.

Marisol is a certified Chi Gung Instructor by Energy Arts Inc. (since 1996), and more recently earned several certifications in the forms of Ling Gui International Healing Qigong School. In addition she teaches The Alexander Technique and she has been AmSAT member since 1992.

23 Family Day - Art of Tibet
Sun Valley Center for the Arts
3-5 pm, free
www.sunvalleycenter.org

DRUM MAKING WORKSHOP ~ Native American Drum making & talk story

The Master Drum Maker teaches the elements that go into making your drum from
the hide of the animal to the wood of the tree round.

There will be an overview of the role the drum plays in all indigenous cultures, the meaning, praying, spirit and respect of the drum. He will share his feelings about the drum in his native way, the bringing in of the lightening and thunder and the healing spirit of the drum.

Join this class and meet the man who also plays the native American flute, loves powwows, drum making and sharing where the drum comes from in his Native way.

NOON TO 5PM, $200. PRE-PAID @

WWW.SPIRITATWORKBOOKS.COM

208-388-3884/ 710 North Orchard Boise

24-28 MEN of the FIRE Vision Quest

$1,950 For more info contact
ALIVE adventures 208-331-2852 and see article.

24-29

29 An Evening With Kathy Kelly
Time: 7pm
Location: Special Events Center - Boise State University
Sponsor: Women's Center

Kathy Kelly is an international peace activist, champion of human rights,
and founder of Voices in the Wilderness. She speaks for millions of people
who reject U.S. imperialism, international militarization of human lives,
and the social degradation of U.S. economic sanctions in Iraq. She spent
time in prison for crossing the line at Project ELF, a U.S. Navy nuclear
weapon facility in northern WI which helped fast-track Tomahawk cruise
missiles that attacked Iraq during the Shock and Awe campaign. Brought to
you by the Women's Center.

New Half Marathon Trail Run!

The City Of Trees Marathon Association Inc. is pleased to announce a
new trail run just two weeks after The Race To Robie Creek.

The Dry Creek Half Marathon will be held 10am on Saturday April 29th
2006 in front of the Dry Creek Mercantile, 5892 W. Hidden Springs drive,
Boise, Idaho 83714.

This half marathon will be mostly on two lane Jeep or mountain bike
trail starting at the town center, and climbing to the water tower. It will
then follow the ridgeline to the East of Hidden Springs, cross the road, and
follw anotehr set of trails back to the town center.

The race features a carbo load dinner at the Dry Creek Merchantile from
6pm to 8pm Friday, April 28th. This buffett style dinner is $8 and payment can be made when you sign up online, via the mail, or at the door.

Packet Pick up will be at the carbo load dinner from 6 to 8pm at the
Mercantile. The cost for the Race is $25 prior to April 24th. The
late fee is an additional $9. The Carbo load dinner is $8.

Awards will be given for the Top five finishers for males and females.

Prizes will be distributed during the awards ceremony. T-shirts will
be given for pre-registered participants at the Packet Pick-Up, late
registrants can get their t-shirts on race day, or at a drop point
after the race, based on availability.

Registration is available at Packet Pick Up 6-8pm,
and on race day from 8-9:30am.

Sign up on-line at www.Cityoftreesmarathon.com, www.athleteslounge.com,
or pick up a race registration at The Athlete's Foot.

Mail to:
City Of Trees Marathon
PO Box 6082
Boise, Idaho 83707

Run smart, be safe and I'll smile at you soon! "Shu"

MAY

1 Beltane Pot Luck Dinner, Public Ritual, May Pole Dance, Local Pagan Crafts, Drumming, Candle Dipping, Games and more. 4pm - ???
4233N. 1360E. Buhl 208-543-4275 thorstensons@earthlink.net

3-7 Mystical Sedona
Join Mark Amaru Pinkham & Andrea Mikana Pinkham for a Sacred Journey that will take you to the spiritual mecca of Sedona and its mystical power spots. Sedona is nicknamed the “Land of Awes and Spirituality” because of its awesome Red Rock formations and its magical and mystical energies. Since the dawn of time, travelers have ventured to these parts of the Southwest. Sacred Earth Journeys: : (604) 874-7922, Toll Free 1-877-874-7922 helen@sacredearthjourneys.ca

6-13 Vision Quest with Gary Grimes ~ Canyonlands, Utah. $700 per person. For more information, contact Gary at ggrimes@sunvalley.net. See article.

7-13 Dolphin Light Adventure
Join us for a life changing retreat on the big island of Hawaii. Five nights and 6 days in paradise. Each morning we will swim with wild dolphins. Experience miraculous sonar healings, natural bliss, possibility thinking, and increased creativity. For more information call 208-883-9933,
dolphinlight@spiritherbs.com
www.spiritherbs.com

8-9 “The Gift of Medical Intuition”

Monday, May 8 • 7–9 PM • free lecture at

Spirit @ Work — Books and Beyond Event Center

710 North Orchard, Boise 83706 • 208-388-3884

Medical Intuitive Assessments/Seminar

for General Health Concerns

Tuesday, May 9 • 5–9 PM • Register online for $99; $125 at the door

Spirit At Work Books and Beyond Event Center

Imagine getting a reading and assistance with your health issues from one of today’s most popular

medical intuitives? Caroline gives each person individual attention in this assessment/seminar as she assists you in

the assessment of your own health issues. Following this unique, confidential and intuitive process,

the action-packed seminar begins as Caroline gives an in-depth explanation and important guidelines

for weight loss and health improvement.Come and find out how easy it is to lose

weight and to experience the passage of menopause without uncomfortable symptoms or side

effects. Caroline Sutherland shares her pearls of wisdom and years of clinical experience in this full

action-packed event. Learn the five compon- ents of safe, effortless weight-loss; understand the five

key menopausal imbalances and how to correct them; find out how to control the yeast syndrome;

how common foods affect us and the underlying causes of your fatigue.

Don’t miss the opportunity to spend a lifechanging evening with health expert and bestselling

author Caroline Sutherland.

WWW.SPIRITATWORKBOOKS.COM

208-388-3884/ 710 North Orchard Boise. reservations suggested.

13 Full Moon Drumming
Farmer Brown's Barn SW Corner of Chinden & Star Road Every month ON the Full Moon*

The Full Moon Drumming is facilitated by Drum Central and is intended to be a social gathering and an open free-form circle for anyone who likes to play with rhythm.

The potluck portion of the evening (7:00 'til about 8:00) is a time when we gather up, introduce ourselves and share our food, our energy...OURSELVES! Drinking water, punch and disposable plates, cups and utensils are provided; however, it does cut down on cost and waste if you can bring your own.

Admission is free, although a suggested donation of $2 or more is greatly appreciated.

WHAT TO BRING
Drums, rattles, shakey stuff, dancing shoes, bells, tambourines, sticks, clave, plate, flatware & a cup, food to share, your kids, your grandma, a friend or two, your joy, etc.

WHAT NOT TO BRING
Drugs, alcohol, your dog, your friend's dog, amplified instruments, trouble!

For more information, check out the website at:
http://www.boisedrumcentral.com/FullMoonDrumming/tabid/155/Default.aspx

14 Mother’s Day

16 Docent Training for Compassion Garden and General Garden at the
Sawtooth Botanical Garden.
www.sbgarden.org

19-21 Experience Festival, Eagle Island State Park, Idaho
See article more information. www.experiencefestival.org

Great Freedom Teachings

Friday, May 19th, 7:00pm-8:30 pm at the Hailey Yoga Center - Gateway Building, 613 N. River St. Hailey, ID
Open Meeting with Candice O'Denver, founder of Great Freedom.
Candice will share the surprising simplicity and great practical value of the Great Freedom Teaching which reveals an inherent freedom, confidence and responsibility that naturally serves to benefit our relationships, community and world.
Contact Sue Brown at 208-788-5850 or email Mia at mia@greatfreedom.org

Saturday, May 20th, 10am-5:30pm at Hailey residence, Hailey, ID
One Day Intensive with Candice O'Denver, founder of Great Freedom
Introduction to living as awareness which provides inherent freedom, confidence and responsibility that naturally serves to benefit our relationships, community and world.
Contact Sue Brown at 208-788-5850 or email Mia at mia@greatfreedom.org

Sunday, May 21st, 10am-5:30pm at Hailey residence, Hailey, ID
One Day Intensive with Candice O'Denver, founder of Great Freedom
Introduction to living as awareness which provides inherent freedom, confidence and responsibility that naturally serves to benefit our relationships, community and world.
Contact Sue Brown at 208-788-5850 or email Mia at mia@greatfreedom.org

25 Sacred Music/Sacred Dance

Presented by Sun Valley Center for the Arts

Thursday, May 25 - 7:00 pm
Limelight Room, Sun Valley Inn
Tickets: VIP - $50.00, $20.00 Nonmembers, $15.00 members,
Children 12 and under FREE.
For tickets, call 208-726-9491

Robed in magnificent costumes and playing traditional
Tibetan instruments such as bells, cymbals and 10' long
horns, the Drepung Loseling Monks perform ancient temple
music and dance for world healing. The performance includes
multiphonic singing, a uniquely Tibetan vocalization in
which singers intone three notes simultaneously.

www.sunvalleycenter.org

25-29 9th Annual Sun Valley Wellness Festival

Workshops, speakers, hands on hall, and many exhibitors. Program includes a performance by Coleman Barks. See article in this issue for more information. www.sunvalleywellness.org

26-28 Dances of Universal Peace Weekend with Bernie Heideman

May 26-28, 2006 ~ The Grove Studio - 119 Grove Ave. Prescott, Arizona

Become aware of “what is”...

Accept without judgment...
Feel the presence of the Divine
in ourselves and each other...
Acknowledge and rest in our divine nature...

The Dances of Universal Peace will be our primary focus. The weekend will also include exercises in being present, dances followed by meditation, speaking circles, and inspiring poetry presented by Bernie’s wife Adrianna.

Bernie Heideman has been facilitating workshops in the US and Mexico for many years. He has also presented in Kazahkstan and Russia. He brings a richness of musical talent, creativity and deep spirituality to the circle. A tremendous outpouring of creativity has led to the emergence of many new dances and melodies through Bernie that have been accepted worldwide. Join us in the circle, and experience the gentle, accessible leadership of Bernie and Adrianna.

Schedule: Fri 7 - 9 pm, Sat 9 am - 4 pm & 7 - 9 pm, Sun 10 am - 3 pm

Cost: $95 by May 15, $120 after. Or $10-Fri pm, $60-Sat day, $10-Sat pm, $40 Sun

Some Karma Yoga opportunities are available.
If questions, call 928-776-1428 or email: dup_registrar@prescottdances.org
There is a pot luck lunch on Saturday and Sunday. Please bring your favorite dish to share.

For a map to The Grove Studio please visit: http://www.prescottdances.org/map.htm

To register, please copy and paste the form below into a new page, print and mail it to the address below. Or go to http://www.prescottdances.org/bernieflyer.pdf for a printable flyer with registration form.

~ May All Beings Be Well ~ May All Beings Be happy ~ Peace Peace Peace ~

29 Memorial Day

31 Happy Birthday Mom!!!!

31 – June 11

10-day Vipassana Meditation Retreat

as taught by SN Goenka Camp Sawtooth near Ketchum. www.dhamma.org, info@id.us.dhamma.org for more information.

JUNE

1 Deadline for all submissions for the Summer Issue of Spirit of the Valley

3 Change Your Mind Day
www.tricycle.com/founsunvalleydation/change.html

11 Full Moon Drumming
Farmer Brown's Barn SW Corner of Chinden & Star Road Every month ON the Full Moon*

The Full Moon Drumming is facilitated by Drum Central and is intended to be a social gathering and an open free-form circle for anyone who likes to play with rhythm.

The potluck portion of the evening (7:00 'til about 8:00) is a time when we gather up, introduce ourselves and share our food, our energy...OURSELVES! Drinking water, punch and disposable plates, cups and utensils are provided; however, it does cut down on cost and waste if you can bring your own.

Admission is free, although a suggested donation of $2 or more is greatly appreciated.

WHAT TO BRING
Drums, rattles, shakey stuff, dancing shoes, bells, tambourines, sticks, clave, plate, flatware & a cup, food to share, your kids, your grandma, a friend or two, your joy, etc.

WHAT NOT TO BRING
Drugs, alcohol, your dog, your friend's dog, amplified instruments, trouble!

For more information, check out the website at:
http://www.boisedrumcentral.com/FullMoonDrumming/tabid/155/Default.aspx

16-18

Liquid Asana Workshop
with Micheline Berry
Shanti Yoga, McCall, ID
For info or to register: 208.634.9711
www.shantiyogastudio.org
www.MichelineBerry.com

18 Father’s Day

21 Summer Solstice!

21-25 Parent Teen Vision Quest with Gary Grimes

Smokey Mountains, ID. $500 per person. For more information, contact Gary at ggrimes@sunvalley.net. See article.

21 Pocatello’s RiverFest 2006

Mickey and the Motor Cars will headline this important fundraiser for the Portneuf Greenway trail system. Activities for kids and families and additional music by regional favorites Muzzie Brawn and Swingshift provide something fun for everyone. Support Greenway trails by coming to RiverFest ($5 charge) and buying a raffle ticket for a chance at a great prize! 2-9 p.m. at Taysom Rotary Park,Pocatello. For more information, please visit: www.pgfweb.com.

JULY

7-9 Ketchum Arts Festival

Festival Meadows, Sun Valley Road

7-10

The Magic of Golf

with
Thomas Crum
and Eri Crum

July 7–10, 2006

Aspen, Colorado

What would it be like to emerge from the confusion of endless golf tips into the realm of peak performance? Learn powerful skills to enhance your personal and professional life as you discover the true and joyful nature of the great game of golf.

Join Thomas Crum and Eri Crum in an atmosphere of mindfulness, learning, and inspiration, where you'll gain lifelong skills in self-coaching, relaxation and focus both on the golf course and off. This retreat will transform your game and transform your life. It is held at selected golf courses surrounding the majectic town of Aspen, Colorado. The instructor/student ratio will be one coach for every four participants, up to a maximum of 16 participants.Non-golfing spouses and friends can participate in a special Magic of Summer program.

Come join us and experience the Magic of Golf!

Email us or phone us with questions.

Aiki Works, Inc.

P.O. Box 251
Victor, NY 14564
(585)924-7302
(585)924-2799 (fax)

P.O. Box 7845
Aspen, CO 81612
(970)925-7099
(970)925-4532 (fax)

www.aikiworks.com/residentgolf.html

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2006 Program Info

When: The Magic of Golf begins at 4 pm on Friday July 7 and concludes at 4 pm on the following Monday, July 10.

Courses: Play will be on two courses in the Aspen area: the Aspen Golf course (in full view of the majestic Maroon Bells and other mountain ranges) and the Aspen Glen Club (selected by Golf Digest of one of the Top Ten Golf Clubs in Colorado)

Lodging: Enjoy the magical setting of Aspen for your stay. The Magic of Golf is based at the Aspen Square Condominium Hotel which features spacious studio, one- and two-bedroom units with complete kitchens, outdoor heated pool, hot tub, and new fitness center, located at the base of Aspen Mountain.

Cost: $1695 per person (double occupancy) or $1995 (single occupancy). This includes your workshop fee, green and range fees, three nights lodging at Aspen Square, breakfasts and lunches. The price of the Magic of Golf without lodging is $1395.

Sign Up: Register online, call Aiki Works Colorado (970-925-7099) or mail a deposit of $500. Check, MasterCard, and Visa accepted. Balance of payment is due by June 1.

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THOMAS CRUM

Thomas Crum is the author of The Magic of Conflict and Journey to Center (Simon and Schuster) and Three Deep Breaths: Finding Power and Purpose in a Stressed-Out World (Berrett Koehler), and founder and president of Aiki Works, Inc. He has developed powerful technologies to turn conflict and stress into opportunities and a life of work into a work of art. Tom conducts trainings throughout the world for corporations as well as for government and educational institutions. He has been involved with the martial arts for most of his life and has taught Aikido, a graceful martial art which optimizes the use of energy, focus, and balance, for over two decades. Tom is a peak performance coach, working with both professional and amateur athletes. His popular Magic of Skiing program has brought skiers to Aspen for the past twenty years, and the Aspen Ski Company has adapted his program for use in their ski schools. A true golf devotee, he continues to pursue golf as a vehicle for freedom and fulfillment.

ERI CRUM

Eri graduated from Stanford University in 1998 with a degree in human biology. He was captain of the Stanford University Varsity Golf Team and former teammate of PGA tour players Tiger Woods, Notah Begay, Casey Martin, and Joel Kriebel. Two-time state of Colorado P.G.A. junior champion, Eri turned professional in the fall of 1998. He has taught golf at River Valley Ranch Golf Club and Aspen Golf Club in Colorado while playing mini tour events. Eri has a Master’s Degree in Public Health and is a doctor of chiropractic in Boise, ID and co-founder of the Boise Spine Center. By blending his knowledge of chiropractic with golf, Eri offers a unique expertise n the areas of golf biomechanics and golf-related exercise programs

10 Full Moon Drumming

WING! Boise
www.naturalhealthidaho.org/WINGBoise
Thursday, July 20, 2006
11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Kopper Kitchen - Airport Way
Guest Speaker: Luke Rathke, Luke Rathke Coaching
RSVP: wingboise@naturalhealthidaho.org
208-863-7986 OR 208-850-1830

21-24 Animal Massage & Communication Sessions

Joy is a licensed vet in Kansas and currently applying for her license in California. She is a self taught Animal Communicator and has been practicing with great success for over 20 years. Joy also studied Tui-na (or An-Mo) Massage with Dr. Shen Xie at the Chi Institute in Florida. She believes in using all of these skills as diagnostic tools when treating an animal.

Joy will be in the Twin Falls area July 21 to 24 and available by appointment for massage and communication sessions.

She will be speaking about Chinese Massage and Animal Communication on Saturday evening, July 22nd in Filer, Idaho.
Tickets are $20.

For more information or ticket reservations call 208-788-2239

Or book a private session by visiting her website:
www.JoyMason.com

28-30

SolWest 2006
Renewable Energy Fair
John Day Oregon
www.solwest.org

28-30

July 29 - August 6

On the Trail of the Da Vinci Code Tour

The Vancouver travel company, Sacred Earth Journeys, is offering a guided tour of the most important locations in The Da Vinci Code, Dan Brown's best-selling thriller.

A movie version of The Da Vinci Code, starring Tom Hanks and Audrey Tautou, and directed by Ron Howard,
is scheduled to be released in May 2006 by Columbia Pictures/Sony Entertainment. This tour is an opportunity to follow in the footsteps of Robert Langdon and Sophie Neveu through three of Europe's magnificent capitol cities.

In Paris, the group will explore the Louvre museum, with two of Leonardo da Vinci's greatest works, the Mona Lisa and the Madonna of the Rocks. In St. Sulpice Church, they will see the cryptic Rose Line, used by Brown's fictional albino assassin-monk.

Sites in London include Temple Church, consecrated in 1185 and one of the most famous centres of the Knights Templar and the Priory of Sion in the UK. In Westminster Abbey, the group will visit Poet's Corner, Sir Isaac Newton's Tomb and the Chapter House, where Langdon and Neveu discovered the identity of "the Teacher."

The tour, like the book, concludes at one of the most mysterious places in Scotland, Rosslyn Chapel, near Edinburgh, where the secret of the Holy Grail was revealed.

Tour leader, Mark Amaru Pinkham, is an authority on the history of the Knights Templar and the mysteries of Rosslyn Chapel. The author of Guardians of the Holy Grail and The Truth Behind the Christ Myth, Pinkham will share cutting-edge information about secrets of the Holy Grail and the bloodline of Jesus and Mary Magdalene.

Sacred Earth Journeys recently won the "Inspiration Entrepreneur of the Year" award for the second consecutive year, presented by the BC Urban Entrepreneurial Development Association.

For more information please contact Helen Tomei at (604) 874-7922, toll-free 1-877-874-7922, E-Mail
Helen@sacredearthjourneys.ca or visit www.sacredearthjourneys.ca.

31 WING! Wood River
www.naturalhealthidaho.org/WINGWoodRiver
Monday, July 31, 2006
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Sawtooth Botanical Garden
11 Gimlet Road & Highway 75
RSVP: wing@naturalhealthidaho.org
208-726-7337

AUGUST

1 Docent volunteer training for our Garden of Infinite Compassion - a meditative garden and home to the 400 lb. hand-carved Tibetan Prayer Wheel donated to the Wood River Valley in honor of the visit or His Holiness, the 14th Dalai Lama and blessed by His Holiness on September 13, 2005. 1pm and 5pm.
Details: 726-9358.

2 WING! Meridian
www.naturalhealthidaho.org/WINGMeridian
Wednesday, August 2, 2006
6:30 pm - 8 pm
Dancing Dog Cafe Meeting Room
10 West Franklin Rd
(Corner of Meridian & Franklin)
RSVP: wing@naturalhealthidaho.org
208-880-0152

4-6

Connecting to the Depth of Summer Energy
A Yoga Workshop with Genny Kapuler

This yoga workshop will explore Asana and Pranayama from the perspective of the Kosas and the different diaphragms in the body. The Kosas are the sheaths of the body, like the Russian Dolls one inside the other. The diaphragms to be explored will include the pelvic, navel, thoracic and shoulder. This workshop is open to all levels, truly.

Genny Kapuler is a certified Iyengar yoga teacher and has been teaching in NYC since 1983. She has studied many times with the Iyengars both in India and the United States. The joy of hercommitment to yoga is evident in her precise, poetic teaching style infused with her longtime study of anatomy. She is also certified in the Alexander technique and Body-Mind centering. Due to Genny’s charismatic manner and inspirational workshops this will be her third visit to the Wood River Valley.

Entire Weekend workshop $175

Friday August 4th 6-8 pm Standing Poses $40
Saurday August 5th 9-12 am Backbends $55
Saturday August 5th 3-5pm Pranayama and Restorative $40
Sunday August 6th 9-12 am Forward bends, Twists and Arm Balances $55

Pre-Registration is required. Thank you.
Hailey Yoga Center 613 N. River Street, Hailey 208 788 8773

9 Full Moon Drumming

12 Connect with your Animal Totems & Guides
10am-2pm $80.00 includes CD

Spokane, WA

www.thefamilyoflight.com

19-20 Meditation Courses for Teens and Children
8-12 year olds
Northwest Vipassana Center
Onalaska, WA
registration@kunja.dhamma.org
www.kunja.dhamma.org

24-27 Crossing The Threshold
Find a true connection to yourself working with the landscape, ecstatic trance postures, dream incubation, mask making, and group intention.
Helena, MT

www.irfs.com

26 Crystaline Reiki

(includes book)$125.00
10am-2pm

Spokane, WA

www.thefamilyoflight.com

SEPTEMBER

7 Full Moon Drumming

8-10 Spiritual Healing-NFSH

$250.00 10am-5pm

Spokane, WA

www.thefamilyoflight.com

8-11

11-15

Journey to Center

Three Deep Breaths:
Finding Power and Purpose in a Stressed-Out World

with Thomas Crum

September 11 - 15, 2006

Lyons, Colorado

Spend a week in a beautiful mountaintop setting learning how to achieve inner balance, empowered relationships, open communications, and clear goals in daily living. Return to your personal and professional life rejuvenated, with skills to help you carry out all you have learned.

This is the Journey to Center experience with Thomas Crum.

Journey to Center combines full-group sessions, small-group discussion, movement exercises, role playing, and storytelling to create a dynamic, entertaining, and enlightening experience. The base for this workshop is the Magic of Conflict approach of Thomas Crum and its application within business, organizational, and educational settings.

Objectives include: conflict resolution training utilizing an experiential approach; instruction in mind/body skills for heightened awareness, increased concentration, and empowerment; enhancement of leadership skills, self-esteem, and personal responsibility; exercises in the fundamentals of calmness under pressure, energy development, and relaxation; intensive work in communication and team-building skills; small-group work in the application of the Magic of Conflict approach; rejuvenation and lots of laughter.

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Journey to Center is your opportunity to learn:

* to turn conflicts into real solutions and increased productivity
* to be calm and act effectively under pressure
* to deal with change and complexity with power rather than fear
* to create a better working environment amd more effective teams
* to turn stress into vitality

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Journey to Center will be held September 11-15, 2006. Fees for the 2006 program are $1950 double occupancy and $2150 single occupancy. This includes lodging, healthy meals, materials, and the workshop fee.
Group discounts are available.

For more information, contact either the New York (585-924-7302)
or Aspen (970-925-7099) office or email us today.

www.aikiworks.com/residentjc.html

21-25 Dances Of Universal Peace
Canyonlands National Park, Needles District
September 21 - 25, 2006, Thursday - Monday

It is time once again for Beloveds to gather to dance in the Cave, to camp
in the beauty, to rest in the stillness, to create community with friends
and family, to eat together, to explore the Park and surrounding areas, and
to find our place in the circle: Dances will be led by Bernie Heideman and
Sky, with other Dance leaders and musicians, cooks will prepare delicious
potluck dishes, temple keepers will care for the Cave, butterfly herders
will shuttle dancers, and all Beloveds bring their hearts to share.

Opening circle and Dances are Thursday at 7 p.m., in the Split Top Cave.
Closing circle is Sunday afternoon. We will Dance Sunday evening, and camp
does not officially break until Monday morning. Camping will be in the
Squaw Flats Group site in the Park. The Split Top Cave site is reserved for
families with small children on a first come basis. We have an agreement
with the Park Service that we will not use individual sites in the Park
during the weekend. Motels in Monticello are 50 miles away if camping is not
your preference.

We are limiting the retreat to 60 dancers for the weekend and expect to be
full, so we suggest you register as soon as you are sure you want to come.
Sky has a packet of information that she can send to anyone who wants more
information before they register (this same information is sent to
registrants.)

Children under 7 are free; older children are negotiable at a discount rate.
We will joyfully accommodate children if we know they are coming. No pets,
please. Alas, because of camping limitations and Park regulations limiting
the size of our gathering, we are absolutely not able to accommodate
walk-ins.

The cost for the retreat is a sliding scale, $85 - $130, as you can afford.
Come join the circle! Alhumdulilah!

To Register: Email Sky to get the Policy Statement to agree to (see email
address below).
Mail your registration money to Dances c/o Sky ? PO Box 1266 ?
Durango CO 81302
Make checks payable to "Kathryn Sky", and note "DUP Canyonlands" on the
check.

Please include the following information for each person you are
registering:
? name, address, phone, email address;

? date you are arriving and date you are leaving;
? a brief description of passions/interests/hobbies (10 words or fewer).

Important Note 1: Sky will be away Aug. 5-12 and 15-29; all registrations
will be processed in the order received with some gaps in response time.
Thanks for your patience.

Important Note 2: Agreeing to the Policy Statement is part of the
registration process.

Cancellation policy: If you must cancel, please let us know as soon as
possible. If someone from the waiting list can take your place, we will we
refund your registration, minus $20 for processing. Otherwise there will be
no refunds. We cannot guarantee a refund if you cancel after September 10th.

A few partial scholarships are available for work exchange. Please contact
Sky.

For more information, call or email:
Bernie Heideman (970) 872-2172 heideman@paonia.com

27-30

30 How To Mange Your Holistic Business
$125.00 10am-5pm
For more information call 509-389-7290 or visti the
web site:www.thefamilyoflight.com

OCTOBER

6 Full Moon Drumming

NOVEMBER

5 Full Moon Drumming

10-14

The International Sound Healing Conference

Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA

Come and join the leading-edge researchers, practitioners, scientists, composers, musicians and recording artists in the fascinating and fast-growing fields of sound healing, vibrational medicine, music therapy and body/mind/brain/spirit research.

There is a resurgence of interest in the ancient practices of sound and vibrational healing. Forward-thinking hospitals, clinics, schools, businesses and hospices around the world are integrating these practices into their institutions.

More than just a conference, this event is a celebration with music, dancing, singing, chanting, experiential workshops and, of course, intensive learning sessions.
Conference admission includes:

* 3 concurrent tracks over 4 full days
-One scientific track for researchers, scientists and practitioners
-Two experiential tracks regardless of your background
* Bookstore and booksignings
* Networking area
* Exhibit hall
* Demonstration area for the latest technology
* 5 nights of concerts, dances and other incredible events.

You can also immerse yourself in one of our All-Day Pre-Conference Intensives.

Bring your drums and other instruments and join in spontaneous soul jams.

Our host facility is the historic La Fonda on the plaza in beautiful Santa Fe, New Mexico.

www.positivemusicassociation.com OR www.bizspirit.com/soundhealing/SHindex.html

DECEMBER

4 Full Moon Drumming

Farmer Brown's Barn SW Corner of Chinden & Star Road Every month ON the Full Moon*

The Full Moon Drumming is facilitated by Drum Central and is intended to be a social gathering and an open free-form circle for anyone who likes to play with rhythm.

The potluck portion of the evening (7:00 'til about 8:00) is a time when we gather up, introduce ourselves and share our food, our energy...OURSELVES! Drinking water, punch and disposable plates, cups and utensils are provided; however, it does cut down on cost and waste if you can bring your own.

Admission is free, although a suggested donation of $2 or more is greatly appreciated.

WHAT TO BRING
Drums, rattles, shakey stuff, dancing shoes, bells, tambourines, sticks, clave, plate, flatware & a cup, food to share, your kids, your grandma, a friend or two, your joy, etc.

WHAT NOT TO BRING
Drugs, alcohol, your dog, your friend's dog, amplified instruments, trouble!

For more information, check out the website at:
http://www.boisedrumcentral.com/FullMoonDrumming/tabid/155/Default.aspx

2007

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ON-GOING

Big Wood Backcountry Trails - Trails Advocacy Group - 5 p.m. first Thursday of each month at the American Legion Hall (220 Cottonwood, Ketchum), all are welcome. Call 726-2948 or
goodtrails@yahoo.com for more info.

The Writing Club is back at the Ezra Pound House and celebrating its third year. Non-academic, Supportive, New themes each week. Bring pen and paper and something to read of your own.Tea and snacks will be served. Drop ins welcome.Call for details 720-4821 Tony Evans

Elle Collier Re, an awakened mystic, teacher, and seer, visits Idaho several times a year offering experientials of the enlightened state. Inspired counsel sessions are also available in person or by phone. To be on the notification list, or more information, call Sor’a Garrett 208-333-8909 or 541-387-5554. Visit our website: www.INEI-RE.org

Body & Soul: An all encompassing support group for women that addresses fitness, nutrition, spirituality and empowerment. Group meets the third Saturday of every month. Location is Foothills Christian Church. Please contact 794-5578 to sign up. Cost is free.

September-April DOLPHIN SWIMS. Experience the ecstasy of swimming with the wild spinner dolphins of Hawaii. 6 days, 5 nights on the big Island of Hawaii. Small groups 4-8 people. Call 208-883-9933 or visit www.spiritherbs.com for more information.

Earth-Based Men's Empowerment Group For the introduction process, we are hosting FREE
evening workshops on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at Spirit @ Work bookstore, 710 N. Orchard, just south
of Emerald on the east side of the street. Get there at 6:45. Bring a drum, rattle or musical instrument, a candle and a
special / sacred item.

We are calling this group MEN of the FIRE ... fire being that PASSION that leads to PURPOSE that leads to your inner POWER !The workshop is called ... The Shamans Drum and Animal Totems. We will be connecting with your inner wisdom to seek your Animal Medicine Helpers and learn how to use your totem to empower your life.

In the future, we will be offering PHOENIX RISING seminars, FIRE WALKS & SWEAT LODGES.

Contact: yes_youthempowermentservices@yahoo.com or 208-331-2852 for more information.

At the WholeHealth Cooperative &Heartland Wellness Center
303 North 12th Ave. Pocatello:

"Open Community Healing Circle". Wednesday Evenings 7PM. Heartland Wellness Center (lower level) This healing circle was started by Crete Brown as a venue for local healers to offer their skills to the community on a no charge/ donations accepted basis. For the last year or so, it has consisted primarily of Crete offering Polarity Therapy while other healers came to offer services from time to time. Crete just returned for an advanced training in Soul Retrieval and will begin offering this service on a donation basis in the Fall. This is a different type of work and will only be offered to very cearly intended and serious minded individuals. The Healing Circle is postponed for the month August for the summer vacation season. Anyone interested in an individual session should contact Crete Brown at 208-251-2400.

Women's Support Group. Thursdays 9:30-11. Ongoing. Contact Crete Brown at 208-251-2400 for details.



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