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UNTIL DEC 9
12th Annual European Union Film Festival:
At Pacific Cinémathèque, 1131 Howe St. 26 films from 26 countries. Features an exclusive collection of Vancouver Premieres, award-winning films and international Oscar submissions. Tickets and info at www.eufilmfestival.com

DEC 2 & JAN 30
Meditation for Planetary Peace on the Full Moon
, Wednesday December 2nd, and Saturday January 30th at 7:30 PM. 2950 Laurel St, Vancouver. www.pranichealing.ca/vancouver.htm

DEC 3
25 Years Later Still Demanding Justice for Bhopal:
Candlelight vigil & public forum. Vigil 5:45pm, Vancouver Art Gallery. Free Public forum 7pm (doors open 6:30) SFU Harbour Centre, 515 W. Hastings Street,
Room 7000.

DEC 11
Introduction to Foot Reflexology
commences Certificate Weekend Training Course. Introduction 7.30 pm $10; Course $325. Pacific Institute of Reflexology (604) 875-8818. www.pacificreflexology.com

DEC 12
Shamanic Drumming & Dreaming Circle:
7-10pm. ‘Dreamtime Journeywork’ for Insight/healing with your Nature Spirit guardians. Vancouver Multi-Cultural Society, 1254, W. 7th. By donation. Earthsong Healing Circles. 604.418.9636. www.shamanichealing.info

DEC 12-13
7th Annual Vancouver International Film Festival for Peace!
Free. Hosted by MAWO (Mobilization Against War and Occupation). Britannia Community Center Auditorium, 1661 Napier Street at Commercial Drive. www.mawovancouver.org/

DEC 13
Raw Food Chef Certification!
Our fundamental course teaches how to go raw and make delicious meals fast, easy & fun! 9 dishes served! 2-6pm $150 Call: 778-839-8424. www.rawfoundation.ca

DEC 19
Wolfsong Chanting Circle - Winter Solstice Celebration:
7-10pm. Participate singing shared sacred healing chants from the Spirit of the Land. Vancouver Multi-Cultural Society, 1254 W. 7th. By donation. Earthsong Healing Circles. 604.418.9636. www.shamanichealing.info

DEC 24-27
Christmas Celebration Retreat
: Connect to the stillness and peace of this beautiful time of year during our silent retreat at the Self Realization Meditation Healing Centre, Sunshine Coast. 1-604-740-0898
www.selfrealizationcentrecanada.com.

DEC 29-JAN 1
New Year Gathering:
An opportunity to rest and reflect on the year ahead in a loving and nurturing atmosphere at the Self Realization Meditation Healing Centre, Sunshine Coast. 1-604-740-0898
www.selfrealizationcentrecanada.com.

JAN 15
Introduction to Foot Reflexology
commences Certificate Weekend Training Course. Introduction 7.30 pm $10; Course $325. Pacific Institute of Reflexology (604) 875-8818 www.pacificreflexology.com

JAN 23 & 24
Raw Food Instructor Certification
– Teach What You Love! Extensive gourmet meals, sprouting, dehydrating, coaching. Opportunity to teach, have own business & website. Days, 11am-7pm $795! Register by Dec 5Th SAVE $100) Prereq: L1- Raw Food Chef Certification (Dec 13 or Jan 10th) Call: 778-839-8424 www.rawfoundation.ca.


SUNDAYS

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.

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

Centre for Spiritual Living: Join us every Sunday @ 11 AM for spiritual teachings and great music at 1495 West 8th Ave, Vancouver. Info: 604-321-1225, www.cslvancouver.com


TUESDAYS

Reflexology Student Clinic 6–10pm. One-hour sessions $18. By appointment only. Pacific Institute of Reflexology. www.pacificreflexology.com (604) 875-8818.

WEDNESDAYS

Is your life in balance yet? Explore a method to achieve more peace and harmony in life. Every Wed. 7pm, YWCA, 4th Floor, 535 Hornby St. 604-317-2747, www.santmat.net Always Free.

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

FRIDAYS

“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.

Give Peace A Chant! Energize yourself with the yoga of KIRTAN, Sanskrit call and response yoga chanting, healing mantras and sound vibrations in a friendly community setting. No experience necessary. New schedule: 1st, 3rd, and 5th Friday nights only, 7:30 pm, $10-20 by donation, 2111 W. 16th Ave @ Arbutus, www.givepeaceachant.org

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

ONGOING

5 Gifts for an Abundant Life Course: Certified Facilitators, Judi and Ernie Letawsky are offering this (8) week course starting mid January. For more information, please email: 5giftsforabundant@gmail.com

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

“The Fear of Dreaming” – Financial support needed for unique, creative, thought-provoking, community-based, independent film project.
Visit us at www.thefearofdreaming.com

 
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