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SEP 7-9
Join David Allen Jones, creator & founder of Free the Heart for a 3-day workshop – a journey to self-discovery and healing,
www.freetheheart.com

SEP 8
Shamanic Drumming & Dreaming Circle: Saturday, 7pm. Learn to experience insight/healing from your Nature Spirit guardians. Vancouver Multi-Cultural Centre, 1254, W. 7th. By donation. Earthsong Healing Circles. 604.418.9636,
www.shamanichealing.info 

SEP 14-16
Self-Governance Workshop hosted by the Institute of Shamanic Medicine. Deeply transformative journey of creating your own Medicine Wheel of inner balance. Info/registration:
1-877-329-8668, www.shamanicmedicine.ca

SEPT 14-16
Hand Reflexology Introduction commences certificate weekend course. Intro: $10, Course $295. Pacific Institute of Reflexology, (604) 875-8818, www.pacificreflexology.com

SEP 16
9/11 Hero William Rodriguez Speaks Out: The last man out of the WTC will tell his personal story and what he experienced first-hand. 7:30pm, Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph St., Vancouver. Tickets: $10/$8 at www.v911truth.org Also visit www.9-11hero.com

SEP 16
Lost Stream Walk with Terry Slack: 10:30 AM-12 PM, Tsusnahm Creek opposite Fraser River Park @ 75 Ave. & Angus. www.falsecreekwatershed.org or email aquastar@telus.net

SEP 22
Wolfsong Chanting Circle - Autumn Equinox Celebration: Saturday, 7pm. Participate singing shared sacred healing chants from the Spirit of the Land. Bring your N. American style drum. Vancouver Multi-Cultural Centre, 1254 W. 7th. By donation. Earthsong Healing Circles, 604-418-9636,
www.shamanichealing.info

SEP 26
Planetary Peace (Twin Hearts) Meditation Join us for this powerful meditation held on the full moon, 7:30 PM. 2950 Laurel St, Vancouver.
www.pranichealing.ca/vancouver

SEP 27-OCT 12
Vancouver International Film Festival and launch of VIFF’s Climate for Change films & environmental award. Line-up of films at www.viff.org

SEP 28-30
LIVING VISION: A rare gathering of gifted visionaries, artists and healers. Join in the spirit of community and co-creation at beautiful Sasamat Lake. Register at LivingVision.ca, Paul Scott: 604-813-2206.
SEPT 28-30
Foot Reflexology Introduction commences certificate weekend course. Intro: $10, Course $295. Pacific Institute of Reflexology, (604) 875-8818,
www.pacificreflexology.com.

SEP 29
World Peace Forum Society and US - United for Peace and Justice for Peace Without Borders –Building the Movement, Peace Arch State Park, Strategic discussions 10am-1pm re Northwest Regional Peace Forum 2008. Concert featuring David Rovics, 2-5pm, www.whatcompjc.org, www.worldpeaceforum.ca

SEP 29-30
Taste of Health 2007 Vancouver’s vegetarian food & lifestyle festival: Sat/Sun Exhibits, workshops, speakers, bookfair, veggie court. Commercial Drive. Croatian Cultural Centre, www.earthsave.ca

SEP 30
An Evening With Loreena McKennitt: An ancient muse tour. Orpheum Theatre, reserved seating. www.ticketmaster.ca, 604-280-4444.

SEP 30
Salmon Celebration - BC Rivers Day: 12-4 PM, Vanier Park (near Maritime Museum). Free festival and parade. All ages. Crafts, entertainment, food, storytelling, wooden boat building, Environmental fair and First Nations participation.
www.falsecreekwatershed.org

OCT 3-7
Spiritual city of Damanhur presents an introductory evening & Workshops in Vancouver: Politics & Spirituality, Ancient Civilizations, Community Building & more. Info: 604-913-8477,
www.damanhur.info (See display ad this issue.)

OCT 4
Biospirituality Workshop with Lucy Bowers, certified Focusing trainer: Invite your body to add its wisdom to your spiritual journey, in a climate of caring presence. In Victoria, location TBA. Call Ana, 250-361-3570.

OCT 9
Booksigning: A Planetary Awakening: Ageless Wisdom of the Tibetan/Alice Bailey and its prophecies for a new age. Shamballa, initiation, astrology, the seven rays and raja yoga. Banyen Books, 6:30pm. Free. www.sevenray.net

OCT 13-14
2007 Vancouver Health Show: Over 200 exhibits, 800 experts. Canada Place. Keynote presentation with Dr. Alan Logan, the “Clear Skin Diet.” Visit www.healthshows.com for schedule of speakers. (See display ad this issue.)

OCT 21-22
Akashic Record Certification Levels 1 & 2 in Vancouver: Visit www.souljourneys.ca or call 905-646-9168 for more details. Private appointments also available upon request.
NOV 9-10
Barbara Hand Clow: Mayan Code Workshop and Pleiadian Agenda Activation. Cdn. Mem. Centre for Peace, Tickets $150; Seniors & students $125 at Banyen 604-737-8858 or Deborah 604-947-2960.

SATURDAYS

Holistic Healing Fair: Third Saturday of every month. AWAKENING HEART-15177
Russell Ave-White Rock. 10-4pm. Free Admission. 604-535-6603 or www.emergingpathway.ca

Unity Kirtan All welcome. Interspiritual group chanting. Second Saturday of each month 7:30 PM, at Yoga on 7th 156 E. 7th Ave. David Solest david@bluelotusmusic.com, 604-685-0551

SUNDAYS

The Centre for Spiritual Living uniting the world in love. Inspired by the teachings of Deepak Chopra and Louise Hay. You’ll love our Sunday services, 11 AM. Children welcome. 1495 W. 8th Ave.,Vancouver, 604-321-1225, www.cslvancouver.com

International Spiritualist Alliance: #201-317 Columbia Street, New West, 604-521-6336. Sunday services, 11am. Rev. Joyce Tarvin, 604-433-6663, www.isacanada.ca. See Resource Directory ad.

Mountaintop Unity Find a positive New Thought approach to life at Unity! Sundays 10:30am, John Braithwaite Community Centre, 145 West 1st, North Vancouver. 604-787-1477, www.unitymountaintop.ca

Kitsilano Farmer’s Market. New! Every Sunday beginning July 15 to Oct. 14, 10am-2pm @ Kits Community Centre parking lot. Come and enjoy. Interested in volunteering?
Please e-mail Mel@mel_lehan22@hotmail.com

SOS (Science of Spirituality) Eco Centre: Enjoy free silent meditation, spiritual discourse & lunch. 10am Meditation, 11am Discourse. 604-277-1247, 11011 Shell Road @ Steveston Hwy (between #5 & #4 Road) Richmond. All Welcome. www.sos.org

MONDAYS

Free, anonymous, telephone support line offering guided meditations for people suffering from chronic pain. Non-religious. Counselors have community crisis line training. Mondays 7pm-11pm, 604-936-5683.

TUESDAYS

Reflexology Student Clinic sessions, only $18. Evenings only. By appointment. Pacific Institute of Reflexology. 604-875-8818,
www.pacificreflexology.com.

Prize-winning Scottish choir seeks new members: Non-Gaelic speakers welcome. No audition required. Scottish & Gaelic traditional songs. Practice 7:45pm, Scottish Cultural Centre, 70th & Hudson. Info: Sandra 604-913-8477.

WEDNESDAYS

Speaking Circles: Learn to speak naturally in front of groups, transforming anxiety into the excitement of creative expression through relational presence. 7:30-10pm, Dave 604-738-5728.

Hawaiian Medicine Circle: 7 pm. Hawaiian guided meditation, Sharing the Aloha, tea and snacks afterwards with like-minded people. $10 donation. At Hale Ola, a place of Healing, 1215 Madison Ave., Burnaby. 604-431-7474. Call Kumu Kaimana.

Children of War fundraiser: Chai Gallery at East is East hosts a fundraiser for Children of War, featuring local musicians & traditional dancers. Every Wed. evening, 7:30pm – 1:30am, 3243 W. Broadway. $25/door or call 778-837-1862,
www.thechildrenofwar.org.
Info session on the health benefits of the Mangosteen fruit. 7:30pm, Unit 1-12320, Trites Rd., Richmond, 604-687-4791,
www.todaysmangosteen.biz

FRIDAYS

“Destiny Dialogues” Free Talks (7-9 pm). First Friday of each month, experiential evening that explores the inter-connections between destiny and: suffering, relationships, vocations, joy, teachers, character, nature, family, dreams. Call Michael 604-317-1613 to RSVP.

Interspiritual Ananda Mantra (I AM) choir Simple chants/harmonies. New choir members may join in September. No audition. Fridays 7:30 PM at Yoga on 7th, 156 E. 7th Ave. david@bluelotusmusic.com
604-685-0551.

ONGOING

Free Meditation Workshop: Experience Kundalini awakening through Sahaja Yoga, as taught by Shri Mataji Nirmala Devi & enjoy your Powers at our Weekly classes, always free and open to all.
604-597-8440, www.sahajayoga.org.

Anxiety? Depression? FREE Mental Wellness Self-Help Support Group in Kitsilano area. Held Saturdays bi-weekly, 10:30am-12:30pm. Limited Seating. Call 604-630-6865.

Do you have an eating disorder and need support? Support group run by eating disorder survivor and nurse. edgroup_char@hotmail.com Groups held in Langley.
Crystal Journeys presents a magical evening of sound with quartz crystal bowls and paiste gongs. David Hickey performs. Many BC dates.
See www.crystaljourney.ca for schedule.

 

 
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