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News Updates (Weekly)

March 11th - March 21st, 2010


Short Review of Upcoming Events!

IN THIS ISSUE • Local Events Calendar • Other Calendars • Featured Members • Member Services • Donate!

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Coming up this Thursday evening:

BUILD YOUR OWN "MyPAGE" WEBSITE

> Learn & Build Your Own "MyPage" Website - Enhance Your Experience of Social Media | Please RSVP for Location or call (800) 640-5947 - March 11th (5:30 - 7pm Thursday)

As an Ashland Resource Center member are you ready to learn and build your "MyPage?" Then this class taught by the ORGANIZER is for you. Bring your laptop!

  • Build your own powerful "Website" on a social media network and share your offerings to a growing community of friends
  • Learn to design your "MyPage" and make it beautiful and graphically beautiful?
  • Learn 10 simple HTML codes and step into web literacy." Do for yourself what web designers are often paid $50 - $75/hour to do for you.
  • Transform any frustration around computers into empowerment?

Coming up this Friday evening and weekend:

DENTIST GIVING BACK

>  Dentist with a Heart Day | Karl E. Schneck Office (1 - 5pm Friday)

INTRODUCTORY PRESENTATION

> The American Buddha | Ashland Public Library (7 - 9pm Friday)

“The American Buddha” is the subject of a free introductory talk and weekend workshop. American Buddha literally means Practical Awakening. American Buddha is about experiencing the consciousness of a Buddha or a Christ while living comfortably in the western world. It is about Grace, Miracles and Enlightenment. So we are all potentially “American Buddhas.”

Coming up this Saturday & Sunday weekend:

WEEKEND WORKSHOP

> The American Buddha Workshop with Stuart Mooney | The Windsor Inn (Saturday and Sunday).

There are many aspects of the Awakened experience that will be made available for the first time during this workshop and you will receive an introduction to secret advanced “Spiritual Technologies.” Many wonderful miracle stories will be highlighted during the workshop and you will have an opportunity to directly experience higher states. We will try to answer as many of your questions as possible during the workshop.

  • Who am I and why do I suffer?
  • What is the ONLY reality?
  • Is Enlightenment a real thing?
  • What do the terms Enlightenment or Awakening really mean?
  • What is Grace and why is it so important to Enlightenment?
  • What are miracles and how is Grace related to miracles?
  • How does Oneness relate to the ability to create miracles?
  • How does physical manifestation really work?
  • How can I overcome my programming?

LIVE IN CONCERT - NEW THOUGHT MUSICIANS

> Four Stories High with Laura Berman & Craig Benelli | The Havurah (7 - 10pm Saturday night). Laura Berman is one of the premiere singer/songwriters in the New Thought Inspirational community. With three CD’s released to date, her writing and vocal style has been compared to the likes of Anita Baker, Carole King and Mary Chapin Carpenter. Laura and her husband are based in Ashland and continue to tour nationwide. They are currently writing and recording her 4th CD to be released this year.

WELLNESS FAIR - KLAMATH FALLS

> Holistic Wellness Fair in Klammath Falls | Congregational United Church of Christ (All Day Saturday)

This will be our 9th Holistic Wellness Fair in Klamath Falls! It's a day to come explore, experience, enjoy and learn something new about life and yourself. Wellness practitioners from all over the Basin participate to provide the community with a sampling of their work. There will be: Reiki, Jin Shin Jyutysu, Astrology Consultation, Massage, Bach Flower Remedies, Awareness Through Movement, Alphabiotics, Healthy Snacks, Wellness info and much more!

SOUTHERN OREGON SINGLES

> Salon D'Amour: A Special Event for Southern Oregon Queer Singles | Bohemia Gallery (6:30 - 9:30pm Sunday evening)

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER & ORGANIC CAFE

> Friday March 12th - Celebrating National Women's History Week | CultureWorks (8:30pm)

Live performances by: Jaya Lakshmi, SpiritEarth Band featuring Windsong and Kat Del Rio with Special Guest speaker - Julie Norman.

About the artists:
Jaya Lakshmi:
Inspired by the deep devotional mood of Indian singing and music, Jaya Lakshmi began leading kirtan with harmonium and 12 string guitar and writing her own devotional songs in the early 1990's on the island of Hawaii. Her ecstatic singing and kirtan leading, often accompanied by other talented artists, has had a powerful effect on many listeners as she strives to create a deep sense of intimacy with the divine. She has a unique style that blends beauty, power and purity to create a truly transcendental sound driven by her deep connection with spirit. www.jayalakshmi.net

SpiritEarth Band:
Led by musicians Windsong and Kat del Rio, the songs from the SpiritEarth band reflect the beauty and power of of the earth. Their powerful vocals activate a positive spirit. Their consciousness raising original songs range from soulful folk ballads, to empowering rock and reggae rhythms alive with spicy instrumental leads. www.windsongmekani.com/wind.html AND www.cdbaby.com/cd/wakdrsb

Julie Norman, Guest Speaker
Julie has been engaged in federal forest protection in Southwest Oregon since 1983. She worked for Headwaters for 14 years and Siskiyou Regional Education Project for 10 more, in roles such as timber sale monitoring, litigation support, media outreach, video production, and fundraising. Julie was a panelist at President Clinton's 1993 Forest Conference. She was named /Conservationist of the Year/ by Oregon Wild (1992) and /Environmental Hero/ by the Wilderness Society (1998). Julie earned an M.A. degree from the University of Texas in Computer Science and Educational Psychology. Formerly a whitewater rafting guide, she loves exploring Siskiyou trails, backroads and rivers.

> Saturday March 13th - Organik Time Machine, Monk & DJ's Crunk and Public | CultureWorks (8:30pm)

Bridging a mix between electronic inspired beats and melodies, and the improvisation and live feel of jambands, OTM's music is meant to reach a wide variety of music fans. With the use of live instruments and cutting edge electronic instruments.. OTM's mission is to spread compassion, and understanding through their music by using loose song structure and heavy improvisations, making every show a creative expression of the HERE and NOW! Since their formation in 2006, OTM has been packing clubs throughout the west coast while building a dedicated fan base in the creative electronica/jamband scene.  www.myspace.com/organiktimemachine

> Saturday March 14th - Delhi 2 Dublin | CultureWorks (8:30pm)

Blending elements of east and west with electronic and acoustic, Delhi2Dublin take listeners on a wild and borderless trip through global sounds and synchronicities. The band fuses the traditional instruments of tabla, dhol drums, fiddle, and sitar with cutting edge DJ aesthetics to create a highly charged multi-cultural dance celebration. Originally formed for a one-shot performance during Vancouver's Celtic Fest in March of 2006, word of their foot stomping, high energy live set started to spread, and the project soon took a life of it's own. www.delhi2dublin.com

Coming up next weekend and beyond:

SENIOR FAIR

> Ashland Senior Health & Fitness Fair | Ashland Armory, 1420 East Main (9am - 3pm). A health and fitness fair with local vendors, book signing, wine tasting. This is about being 50+ and how life looks good. I've never felt better, and their is so much to do. Spring is around the corner, gardening ideas, 60 different merchants bring you new and exciting things to see and discover.

SACRED CHANTS CONCERT

> SACRED CHANTS CONCERT - Snatam Kaur with Guruganesha Singh | Unitarian Universalist Church - March 26th (7:30 - 9:30pm)

"Concert, chantfest, musical group meditation, a yoga class in melody . . . how best to describe a live performance by Snatam Kaur and her band? It’s all of these things and more. Crystalline and radiant, Snatam’s voice is redolent of the simple yet powerful truth of the heart.

Snatam’s divinely melodic songs based on traditional Sikh mantras are augmented by simple, heartfelt English verses that express the meanings these sacred syllables hold and help the audience forge their own emotional connection. Snatam is ably supported by devotional music stalwart GuruGanesha Singh, who handles the guitar with effortless grace, slipping easily between chordal rhythms and mellifluous leads.

Snatam accompanies herself on harmonium (Indian pump organ), as well as violin and guitar. The harmonium and tablas ground the sound in Punjabi Sikh musical tradition, but the music also has a decidedly Western flavor. Most of the concert songs are done in the call-and response kirtan tradition, which builds an energetic momentum that palpably fills each concert space.

Snatam often leads audiences in a round of pranayama (yogic breathing) or gets everyone on their feet for a stretching exercise that soon becomes a sacred dance. By the end of the night you will be let in on a great cosmic secret: devotional music is fun."

 Featured Community Members!

Karl Schneck, DDS &
Dentist With a Heart Day
 Sheri Rosenthal &
Journeys of the Spirit
 Lori Izabelle &
Ashland Community Drum Circle

Featured Business Members!

Ashland Independent
Film Festival		 Pillars of Life Southern Oregon Film
& Television

Our Local & Regional Events Calendar!

THIS WEEKEND

Upcoming Notable Events!

SACRED CHANTS CONCERT

> SACRED CHANTS CONCERT - Snatam Kaur with Guruganesha Singh | Unitarian Universalist Church - March 26th (7:30 - 9:30pm)

"Concert, chantfest, musical group meditation, a yoga class in melody . . . how best to describe a live performance by Snatam Kaur and her band? It’s all of these things and more. Crystalline and radiant, Snatam’s voice is redolent of the simple yet powerful truth of the heart.

Snatam’s divinely melodic songs based on traditional Sikh mantras are augmented by simple, heartfelt English verses that express the meanings these sacred syllables hold and help the audience forge their own emotional connection. Snatam is ably supported by devotional music stalwart GuruGanesha Singh, who handles the guitar with effortless grace, slipping easily between chordal rhythms and mellifluous leads.

Snatam accompanies herself on harmonium (Indian pump organ), as well as violin and guitar. The harmonium and tablas ground the sound in Punjabi Sikh musical tradition, but the music also has a decidedly Western flavor. Most of the concert songs are done in the call-and response kirtan tradition, which builds an energetic momentum that palpably fills each concert space.

Snatam often leads audiences in a round of pranayama (yogic breathing) or gets everyone on their feet for a stretching exercise that soon becomes a sacred dance. By the end of the night you will be let in on a great cosmic secret: devotional music is fun."

FESTIVALS

> Oregon Shakespeare Festival | Ashland, Oregon - Spring, Summer & Fall 2010
> Britt Festivals - Jacksonville | Jacksonville, Oregon - May, June, July, August, September 2010

GREEN EXPO

> The Oregon Green Expo | Medford, Oregon - June 18th - 20th

Other Events Calendars & Resources!

Here's a few other local resources for your enjoyment!

Our Member Services!

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> We've just built sixty (60) comprehensive "Resource Topic" Pages which you can explore here at the "Topic INDEX." This is just the beginning of an inventory of local resources, people, projects, programs, media, businesses and organizations in southern Oregon. Forthcoming will be the launching of both a regional a global resource center as well.

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> In addition to the free "Network" membership already available we're now offering a "Community" Membership for $12/month for those who desire additional features and member support services. We'll include you in our online resource center directory plus be able to support the ARC community financially. There are also "Business" and "Associate" Memberships available. Please become a member today! Compare member benefits

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Our Mission & Purpose!

The Ashland Resource Center is enjoying steady growth from its 890+ members having posted 3,019 photos, 215 songs, 579 videos, 85 discussions, 1,561 events and 411 blog posts. We received over 18,385 unique visitors, 48,525 visits and 290,343 page views over the since our inception. (Google Analytics)

The Ashland Resource Center is simple, elegant, and easy to use even if you do not have computer skills. If you're willing to take 30 minutes, learn and read the "FAQ's & Tutorial," you'll have years of enjoyment and be able to network with some of the most dynamic and interesting people on the planet. Let's support everyone in manifesting their dreams.

We've launched a daily "Daily Tips: 5 Minute Lesson" to improve web literacy throughout the member community and support you in getting the most out of your social and business networking. See a "Basic HTML Chart" (pdf). (Photo: ARC Website)

For more information about us see the Ashland Resource Center - Informational Video!

Thank you and enjoy,

- John David Van Hove, Volunteer, CO-ORGANIZER
- Linda Cotrufello, Volunteer, CO-ORGANIZER
- Donna Rae Swartwood, Volunteer, Member Services
- Cynthia Salbato, Volunteer, Events Calendar
- Zander Dorje, Volunteer, Events Calendar
- Kimberly Wagner, Volunteer, Event Promotion
- Gaelyn Larrick, Graphic Designer

Ashland Resource Center
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258 "A" St. Ste 1-102
Ashland, Oregon 97520
Toll-Free: (800) 640-5947
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