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JUNE 2
Endangered Natural Health Products?
Shawn Buckley, LLb, presents a talk on how government regulations (Bill C-51 and C-52) affect consumer choices. 7 pm. St. Andrews Wesley Church, 1022 Nelson St. $5 or free for HANS members.

JUNE 2
No Laughing Matter: Adventure, Activism and Politics: Author Margaret Mitchell reads from her memoir. 7 pm. at Vancouver Public Library,
350 W. Georgia St. Free.

JUNE 4
National Clean Air Day & Commuter Challenge
Friendly competition between Canadian cities to see which one can cut its air pollution the most.
www.cleanairday.com

JUNE 4
Soul of the World: Unlocking the Secrets of Time. Author Christopher Dewdney reads from his new book. 7 pm. at Vancouver Public Library,
350 W. Georgia St. Free.

JUNE 6
No Gag! Demonstration against Canwest and its lawsuit against activist Mordecai Briemberg, featuring Marc Edge, author of Asper Nation: Canada’s Most Dangerous Media Company. www.seriouslyfreespeech.ca. Noon at Granville Square (in front of the Vancouver Sun building)

JUNE 6
The People’s Voices - Singing the Revolution
Musical fundraiser the War Resisters Support Campaign. 7 pm. Vancouver Unitarian Church.. $25/$10. 778-837-1475 or vanresisters@yahoo.ca.

JUNE 6
Silent Art Auction and Open House
Auction of student artwork to benefit the homeless. Burnaby North Secondary School. 751 Hammarskjold Drive. 7 - 9 pm. 604-664-8550.

JUNE 6
The Power of Community: How Cuba Survived Peak Oil Free documentary screening. 7:30 pm at Vancouver Public Library, 350 W. Georgia St.

JUNE 7
Snatam Kaur live in concert with Guru Ganesha Singh 7:30pm, West Point Grey United Church, 4595 W. 8th Ave., Tickets at Yoga West, 2662 W. 4th Ave., 604-732-YOGA, $25/40 or $30/45 at the door.
www.SpiritVoyage.com.

JUNE 7
World Naked Bike Ride
The world’s largest nake protest against oil dependency and car culture. 2 pm at Sunset Beach. www.worldnakedbikeride.org/vancouver.

JUNE 7
The politics of containment of Haiti
Author Peter Hallward examines the role of foreign powers, including Canada, in overthrowing Haiti’s elected government.7 pm. at Vancouver Public Library, 350 W. Georgia St. Free.

JUNE 7 - 8
In the House Festival
Fourteen different performances taking place in living rooms and backyards in the Commercial Drive neighborhood. www.inthehousefestival.com.

JUNE 9
With or Without God: Why the Way we Live is More Important than What We Believe. Gretta Vosper will talk on her new book. 7 pm. at Vancouver Public Library, 350 W. Georgia St. Free.

JUNE 13
Lt. General Romeo Dallaire
The presentation will focus on heightening awareness of the injury pandemic in Africa. 7:30pm Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive. $45/25.
www.cnis.ca.

JUNE 13
The World Behind the World: Living at the Ends of Time Author Michael Meade will present a mythological interpretation of current events. 7 pm. at Vancouver Public Library, 350 W. Georgia St. Free.

JUNE 14
SHAMANIC DRUMMING & DREAMING CIRCLE: Learn to experience insight/healing from your Nature Spirit Totem guardians. At Vancouver Multi-Cultural Society, 1254, W. 7th. By donation. Earthsong Healing Circles. 604.418.9636. 7-10pm.
www.shamanichealing.info

JUNE 14
Dog Day Afternoon Dog parade, training, contests, etc. 11am. Trout Lake Community Centre.

JUNE 18
Full Moon Festival of Humanity Attend a free presentation about the Full Moon Festival and participate in a Transmission Meditation, a form of group meditation.7:30pm. YWCA Hotel, 733 Beatty Street.

JUNE 19, & 20 - 22
Basic DNA Theta Healing with Loretta Mohl:
Free lecture sponsored by the Canadian College of Healing Arts. Register at 780-910-5052 or email
Loretta@CanadianCollegeofHealingArts.com,
www.CanadianCollegeofHealingArts.com

JUNE 21
Annual Wolfsong Chanting Circle
Summer Solstice Celebration. Participate drumming and singing shared sacred healing chants from the Spirit of the Land. At Vancouver Multi-Cultural Society, 1254 W. 7th. By donation. 7-10pm. Earthsong Healing Circles. 604.418.9636.

JUNE 26
Formula for Health: Raw food author Paul Nison give a presentation that’ll transform your life.
1440 W.12th Avenue. 6 pm. $17/$12 (RawBC members). RSVP: info@rawbc.org

JULY 3 - 6
“Body Talk” with Chimera Project. Free dance workshops for teens and all July 3 - 6, 2008. Performance July 9. Nanaimo. Register by June 23.
Call 250.716.3230.

JULY 5 - 6
Thought Field Therapy Training: Discover how to use the body’s energy system to eliminate emotional pain. Satisfaction Guaranteed. 14 CECs. Vancouver. www.DrNg.net, (250) 964 0118.

JULY 13 - 19
Pure Meditation. Would you like to learn to Meditate and bring more fulfillment to your life? In-depth course with direct disciple of Mata Yogananda. Self Realization Meditation Healing Centre 1-604-740-0898.

JULY 20 - 26
Gangaji: Vancouver Silent Retreat offers continuous support for resting your attention on the truth alive in your heart. At UBC. On campus residence and meal packages available, www.gangaji.org, 1-800-267-9205


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, 11AM. Children welcome. 1495 W. 8th Ave.,Vancouver, 604-321-1225, www.cslvancouver.com

SOS (Science of Spirituality): See Resource Directory listing in Spiritual Practices for schedule in Richmond, Vancouver & Victoria. 604-277-1247.
All Welcome. www.sos.org

Unity of Vancouver: Empowering people to create prosperity, health and loving relationships through the practical application of spiritual principles. Sunday Services 11AM, 5840 Oak St., Vancouver (604) 266-6281.

MONDAYS

Free, anonymous, telephone support line: Guided meditations for people suffering from chronic pain. Non-religious. Counselors have community crisis line training. 7-11PM, 604-936-5683.

TUESDAYS

Children of War fundraiser at Chai Gallery at East is East, 4413 Main St. @ 28, 7:30PM-1:30AM,
604-879-2020. See Wed. listing for more info.
www.thechildrenofwar.org.

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

DRU Yoga is now on Broadway – Creating Balance, Strength, Energy, Grace, 7-8:30PM, the HUB, 3355 W. Broadway, between Blenheim & Waterloo. Experience the difference DRU makes. 604-876-5153 soulforce@telus.net

WEDNESDAYS

Voice Dialogue: (6-8pm) Cultivating awareness of the intelligence within; explore how to enhance relationship intimacy and grow more fully into who you are meant to be. Call Dave @ 604-985-5771 or
604-488-9203 www.davewaugh.net

Hawaiian Medicine Circle: 7PM. Hawaiian guided meditation, Sharing the Aloha, tea and snacks. $10 donation. At Hale Ola, 1215 Madison Ave., Burnaby. 604-431-7474. Call Kumu Kaimana.

Children of War fundraiser: At Chai Gallery, upstairs at East is East. Local musicians & traditional dancers, 7:30PM-1:30AM, 3243 W. Broadway. $25/door, 778-837-1862, www.thechildrenofwar.org.

FRIDAYS

Just Dance!
Three Fridays a month. Alcohol & smoke-free. 9pm, 2114 W. 4th Ave. @ Arbutus. $10/5. www.justdance.ca.

GIVE PEACE A CHANT! KIRTAN - the Yoga of Sound: Energize yourself with sacred sound vibrations. Call and response yoga chant in a friendly community setting. No experience necessary. Every 2nd and 4th Friday. 7:30 pm, 2111 W. 16th Ave @ Arbutus.

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

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.

Unitarian kids believe in their ability and responsibility to make a difference in the world. Programs for kids 3 years and up, 370 Mathers St., West Vancouver, 604-926-1621, www.nsuc.ca.


 
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