Learn the secret to keeping the peace in this weekend of rekindling the social roots of the "village" together. Our weekend will be an experiential embodiment of the essential core elements of thriving communities with practices to help you connect more deeply and compassionately with yourself and each other. Includes body-centered awareness techniques, fun games and my Co-creative Solutions Process--a process that supports collaboration while also giving us safe ways to work through the issues and conflicts that naturally arise in our human relationships. $240-$360 sliding scale with lunch and camping space. More info on Tracie Sage at http://www.traciesage.info/

There is still room in Lost Valley's (Oregon) next Permaculture Design Course starting March 21, 2010! This program examines what it means for humans to integrate ethically, holistically and dynamically into natural ecosystems. It introduces a philosophy, a set of practical principles, a design method, and a range of techniques and tools. Our curriculum serves as many students’ introduction to ecological systems thinking, with a course that uses a variety of formats, including lectures, discussions, and hands-on activities.

A Workshop with Melanie Mindlin at Restoration Farm, Saturday-Sunday, 9:30-5:00 How do we create an interactive neighborhood and more engaged lifestyle with others? From organizing your existing neighborhood to building a new cohousing project from the ground up, this is a course for people who want to learn about the nuts and bolts of bringing people together to build a community, both the residents and professionals who will inform, design and implement your ideas. Cost $240 with lunch and camping. More info on Melanie Mindlin at http://sites.google.com/a/mind.net/melaniemindlin/home

Ravenna Kibbutz will be hosting this gathering focused on Food as Celebration. Watch for additional details!

Got Problem Kids? Here's your Problem Student Problem-Solver Conference. You name the problems and this workshop delivers hundreds of immediate, problem-stopping answers. You will leave with innovative, more effective strategies for school failure, truancy, dropping out, work refusal, violence, delinquency, bad attitudes, depression and more. College credit and clock hours available. Free sample interventions, and free monthly Problem Student Problem-Solver magazine available at our web site, http://www.youthchg.com, or via email (dwells@youthchg.com), or call toll-free to 1-800-545-5736. Work-study financial aid available for all classes. Call for details.

Come join us on this "traveling workshop" and very special tour of a rich variety of the Portland Area cohousing communities. Portland is a very vibrant city and home to many Cohousing communities As you travel between each location on a comfortable bus, the guide will give participants a chance to introduce themselves, share general information about cohousing, answer questions, provide fact sheets and site plans, and prepare you for your ~40-minute visit to each community. At each stop, a community host will guide your group through his or her neighborhood and answer questions. We look forward to having you join us for a day full of learning, community building and fun. On this tour you will visit these 4 (possibly 5) communities. To read more and register, click the weblink below.

Come join us on this "traveling workshop" and very special tour of a rich variety of the Seattle Area cohousing communities. Portland is a very vibrant city and home to many Cohousing communities As you travel between each location on a comfortable bus, the guide will give participants a chance to introduce themselves, share general information about cohousing, answer questions, provide fact sheets and site plans, and prepare you for your ~45-minute visit to each community. At each stop, a community host will guide your group through his or her neighborhood and answer questions. We look forward to having you join us for a day full of learning, community building and fun. On this tour you will visit these 4 (possibly 5) communities. To read more and register, click the weblink below.