I was just asking around the other day when it would be and this majically
appeared in my e-mail ;0)  Perhaps you were wondering also...

S ô¿ô
     ~

  Sales Tax Holiday - August 6-8
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> By Grace Cheng
> AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF
> Saturday, July 31, 2004
>
> The sixth annual sales tax holiday is coming to a store near you next
> weekend.
>
> Clothing, footwear and other items under $100 will be exempt from sales
> taxes, which the state estimates will save consumers about $46 million.
>
> "This is a much-needed and well-deserved tax break for hard-working Texas
> families," Texas Comptroller Carole Keeton Strayhorn said Friday. "It lets
> families keep more of their dollars in their pockets for their families'
> priorities."
>
> Strayhorn said that consumers have saved $193 million to date from
tax-free
> holidays.
>
> Items such as diapers and underwear will be tax-free for three days,
> starting Friday, so retailers are expecting crowds to rival those of the
day
> after Thanksgiving.
>
> "It's a great boost for retailers in the middle of the year," said Chuck
> Courtney, president of the Texas Retailers Association. "It stimulates
other
> sales as well. I think a lot of people take advantage of it."
>
> Retailers are hiring extra employees, beefing up inventory and extending
> their hours to accommodate the slew of shoppers. At Barton Creek Square
> mall, many retailers add other promotions and sales, as well, said
> spokeswoman Carmen Soto.
>
> The Prime and Tanger outlet centers in San Marcos will be opening their
> doors earlier; many of their stores will be open through the entire
holiday.
>
> Although the sales-tax holiday is actually costing the state and cities
> money in lost taxes, the program is extremely popular.
>
> In fact, Courtney said that the holiday helps other businesses.
>
> "(Consumers) take the money they saved at the holiday and use it somewhere
> else," Courtney said.
>
> Strayhorn advocates expanding the tax-free list and the length of the
> holiday to five days.
>
> "There is no reason for a three-day traffic jam," Strayhorn said.
>
> The program has been criticized for some of the items that are included or
> excluded from the list of exemptions. Strayhorn said that the list of
> tax-free items ought to include back-to-school items and safety products
> such as backpacks and children's car seats. She said that consumers will
> save another $25 million per year if these items are included in the
> sales-tax holiday.
>
> Such changes to the tax holiday would have to be approved by the
> Legislature.
>
> Families with school children will spend an average of $483.28 on
> back-to-school items, up 7.2 percent from $450.76 last year, according to
> the National Retail Federation Back-to-School Consumer Intentions and
> Actions Survey. Combined, adults will spend $14.79 billion sending their
> kids back to elementary, middle and high schools this year, the study
shows.
>
> For a list of tax-exempt products, visit the Texas comp- troller's office
> site at www .window.state.tx.us or call (800) 252-5555.
>
> -=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
>
> Below is a selected list of items and their exemption status during the
> sales tax holiday.
>
> ***** TAX-FREE *****
>
> Baby clothes
> Belts with attached buckles
> Boots - cowboy, hiking
> Caps/hats - baseball, fishing, golf, knitted
> Coats and wraps
> Diapers - adult and baby
> Dresses
> Gloves (generally)
> Gym suits and uniforms
> Hooded shirts and hooded sweatshirts
> Hosiery
> Jackets
> Jeans
> Jerseys - baseball and football
> Jogging apparel
> Neckwear and ties
> Pajamas
> Pants and trousers
> Raincoats and ponchos
> Robes
> Shirts
> Shoes - sandals, slippers, sneakers, tennis, walking
> Socks (including athletic)
> Shorts
> Suits, slacks, and jackets
> Sweatshirts
> Sweat suits
> Sweaters
> Swimsuits
> Underclothes
> Work clothes and uniforms
>
> ***** TAXED *****
Accessories (generally) - barrettes, elastic ponytail holders, wallets,
                            watches
Backpacks
Baseball cleats and pants
Belt buckles (without belt)
Boots - climbing, fishing, rubber work boots, ski, waders
Buttons and zippers
Cloth and lace, knitting yarns, and other fabrics
Dry cleaning services
Football pants
Golf gloves
Handbags and purses
Handkerchiefs
Hard hats
Helmets - bike, baseball, football, hockey, motorcycle, sports
Ice skates
Jewelry
Laundering services
Leather goods - except belts with buckles and wearing apparel
Pads - football, hockey, soccer, elbow, knee, shoulder
Personal flotation devices
Rented clothing (including uniforms, formal wear, and costumes)
Roller blades and skates
Safety clothing, glasses
Shoes - bicycle (cleated), bowling, golf

----- Original Message -----
From: "Sita" <Sita@...>

Om everyone!

Hope you are all well and your yoga practice is strong.

I wanted to invite all of you to our annual AYA Yoga and Meditation retreat
with Swami Atma November 25-28 at Barsana Dham ashram in South Austin.  The
retreat begins at 6 pm Thursday and goes until noon Sunday.  The retreat
cost is $295, and it includes two meals a day, sleeping accommodations, 2
asana classes a day, 2 satsangs (meditation, lecture, chanting) a day, and
usually also a daily lecture.  The main topic theme for this year's retreat
is the four traditional paths of yoga; raja, jnana, bhakti, and karma
yoga.  For more information please see the AYA Austin website at
http://www.yogaadvaita.org/affiliates/austin/retreats/index.shtml

Also attached is the registration form.  For additional questions you can
contact me, or the retreat organizer Lila at 795-9058, or
Lila@...

This is a great opportunity to strengthen your yoga practice.  Hope to see
many of you there!

Om Shantih
Sita
388-1162
3

luv much from www.catalystforfun.com         0 Amanda Winters
1) Social Events from www.hollyshothappenings.com
2) Big Honkin Squaredance on a beautiful farm in Manor Sat Nite
           ==Go, Go Go! its a big ole' hoot-enany
3) Support the Medical Use of Marijuana with one click!
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Congra-tu-o-lations to Shelly King and Perry on the upcoming birth
of their baby!! see http://www.shelleyking.com/or email them at
lemonade_records@...
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
YO~its not too late to contribute to the John Kerry fundraising
drive or to volunteer for da cause---lets get organized,
ya'll==house parties are being held tonite! see www.johnkerry.com
and www.moveonpac.org for details! For a full schedule of the
democratic convention tonite ==see www.cspan.com ! (the best
uninterupted coverage is on cspan btw!)
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
We can focus on the whole of life rather than the fragments.
Consider this...
"A human being is a part of the whole called by us the universe, a
part limited in time and space.  He experiences himself, his
thoughts and feelings as something separated from the rest, a kind
of optical delusion of his consciousness.  This delusion is a kind
of prison for us, restricting us to our personal desires and to
affection for a few persons nearest to us.  Our task must be to free
ourselves from this prison by widening our circle of compassion to
embrace all living creatures and the whole of nature in its
beauty." --Albert Einstein.
*thanks to the Austin Center for Attitudinal Healing for this
quote~! www.tacah.org
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
1) Social Events from www.hollyshothappenings.com--thanks
holly~!




"The Dead President's Club" Theater Show

Submitted By jacquicross@... <Jacqui Cross>
Start Time Friday, Jul 30, 2004 08:00 PM
End Time Saturday, Jul 31, 2004 08:00 PM
Type   Contact
Cultural/ArtShowFree Event For All
Kid Friendly Yes
Pet Friendly No
	 	 Name Jacqui Cross
Email jacquicross@...
Phone 512-476-0084


Location
Name Austin Playhouse
Address 3601 S. Congress Ave., Bldg C, Penn Field Plaza
Phone 512-476-0084
Website http://austinplayhouse.com

Description
Website http://austinplayhouse.com
Cost $20.00, $10.00 for subscribers
The cast is led by David Stahl, Michael Stuart, Tom Parker, Michael
Hankin, Hans Venable and Jacqui Cross. This show is rated PG-13 due
to somewhat "salty" language (mostly LBJ's).



Zilker Theatre Productions- "The Secret Garden"

Submitted By redzia@... <Donna Daugherty>
Start Time Friday, Jul 30, 2004 08:30 PM
End Time Saturday, Aug 07, 2004 08:30 PM
Type   Contact
Cultural/ArtLive MusicShow Event For All
Kid Friendly Yes
Pet Friendly No
	 	 Name Randall Storm
Email mail@...
Phone 512-479-9491


Location
Name Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater
Address Zilker Park
Phone 512-479-9491
Website http://zilker.org
Directions Located in Zilker Park in downtown Austin, across
the parking lot from Barton Springs swimming area. Detailed driving
directions and parking information are on website.

Description
Website http://www.zilker.org
Cost donations kindly accepted at event;; parking $3.00
Zilker Theatre Productions hosts the longest-running outdoor musical
of its kind in the country. Last year's show, Crazy for You, was
named Outstanding Musical Production by Austin Circle of Theaters.
This year, The Secret Garden runs each Thursday-Sunday night.
Patrons may begin placing blankets and low-backed ground chairs as
early as 6:00 p.m. A reserved section is designated for donors,
sponsors and VIPs. Concessions are available, or patrons may bring
refreshments.



5K for School Supplies

Submitted By sarah_hoffman1@... <Sarah Hoffman>
Start Time Saturday, Jul 31, 2004 08:00 AM
End Time Saturday, Jul 31, 2004 11:00 AM
Type   Contact
Recreational Sports/GamesRoad TripCharityPersonal Growth/Educational
	 Event For All
Kid Friendly Yes
Pet Friendly No
	 	 Name Sarah Hoffman
Email fivek4schoolsupplies@...
Phone 325-248-0866


Location
Name Llano First Baptist
Address 107 W. Luce St.
Phone 325-247-4803
Directions Coming from Austin on 71, when you get to Llano,
turn right at the intersection, go through the light and after a few
blocks, turn left at the Llano National Bank. The First Baptist
Church will be on the right.

Description
Website http://www.geocities.com/fivek4schoolsupplies/info.html
Cost $10.00
Come to a fun run to raise money for students of Llano Elementary
who are in need of school supplies.



2nd Annual Phil Clay Blood Drive

Submitted By steve@...
Start Time Saturday, Jul 31, 2004 11:00 AM
End Time Saturday, Jul 31, 2004 03:00 PM
Type   Contact
CharityPersonal Growth/EducationalFreeAppetizers Event For
	 All
Kid Friendly Yes
Pet Friendly Yes
	 	 Name Central Texas Bood and Tissue Center
Email steve@...
Phone 4586895


Location
Name Amys Ice Cream
Address 3500 Guadalupe location only

Description
Website http://amysicecreams.com/news
Cost FREE scoop of ice cream for participating
During Phillip Clay's 15 years as an employee at Amy's Ice Cream, he
established a blood donor fund for our employees. Amy's is following
Phil's leadership in giving back to the community in Phillip's honor.



2nd Annual Barefoot Ball Benefit

Submitted By ginger@... <Ginger Harreld>
Start Time Saturday, Jul 31, 2004 04:00 PM
End Time Sunday, Aug 01, 2004 01:00 AM
Type   Contact
Live MusicCharityParty Event For All
Kid Friendly No
Pet Friendly No
	 	 Name Ginger Harreld
Email ginger@...
Phone 479-7463


Location
Name Carlos n Charlies
Address 5973 Hiline Rd.
Directions Lake Travis off Hudson Bend Road

Description
Website http://www.kgsr.com
Cost $20 from Star Tickets 469-SHOW. At the door $23.
Kevin and Kevin's 2nd Annual Barefoot Ball for 21 and up only. The
show starts INDOORS with:Kacy Crowley (4:00 pm)Jimmy LaFave (5:30 pm)
and then moves OUTDOORS with:Fastball (6:45 pm)Subdudes (8:15 pm)
BoDeans (10:15 pm)$1 from each ticket will be donated to Shoes for
Austin, an organization that provides new athletic shoes for Austin
children in need.



Goddess Nite Dinner/Party

Submitted By glittergrrl77@... <Lynne Kirby>
Start Time Saturday, Jul 31, 2004 06:00 PM
End Time Saturday, Jul 31, 2004 10:00 PM
Type   Contact
Live MusicDoor
Prizes/RaffleShowDinnerCultural/ArtCharityAuction/ShoppingParty
	 Event For All
Kid Friendly Yes
Pet Friendly No
	 	 Name Lynne Kirby
Email lynne@...
Phone 512-419-1692


Location
Name Ararat Restaurant
Address 111 E. North Loop Blvd
Phone 512-419-1692
Website http://www.araratrestaurant.net
Directions located on North Loop (53rd St) between Ave F and
Guadalupe

Description
Website http://www.araratrestaurant.net
Cost $10 for party / $40-45 includes dinner
Goddess Nite Party features for $10 cover:Fire Dance by Sage, Kings
N ThingsBelly Dance by Cassandra, Christine and LisaSpoken Word by
Laura Lea, Live Music by Katie ODJ Amerykah, Silent Auction,
B.Y.O.B. We'll also host a dinner/theatre showcase. $40-45 ticket
includes a seated three-course Middle Eastern feast and all Goddess
Nite Party features above. Visit website (under 'events') for more
info & menu. Call to reserve ticket because advanced purchase
required. Full Moon benefit for Ararat Restaurant.



Latin/Swing/Mixed DJ Dance

Submitted By dragonrain83@... <K Kimbriel>
Start Time Saturday, Jul 31, 2004 08:00 PM
End Time Saturday, Jul 31, 2004 11:00 PM
Type   Contact
Recreational Sports/Games Event For All
Kid Friendly Yes
Pet Friendly No
	 	 Name ABD
Email webmaster@...
Phone 512-989-3939


Location
Name Austin Recreation Center
Address 1301 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin, TX 78701
Phone 512-476-5662
Website http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/austin.htm
Directions 12th and Lamar--See web site for details

Description
Website http://www.austinballroomdancers.org
Cost $8 visitors, $5 members/students
DJ Dances for people who enjoy social dancing- Latin, Swing, and
Mixed dancing. A non-drinking, non-smoking venue on 7000 sq. ft of
dance floor. Visitors are always welcome, and you do not need to
bring a partner. Mature teens are welcome with their parents.



Dining For the Trail - Wendy's, South Lamar

Submitted By griffin@... <Griffin Davis>
Start Time Sunday, Aug 01, 2004 07:00 AM
End Time Monday, Aug 02, 2004 01:00 AM
Type   Contact
CharityLunchDinnerBreakfast Event For All
Kid Friendly Yes
Pet Friendly No
	 	 Name Griffin Davis
Email griffin@...
Phone


Location
Name Wendy's
Address South Lamar - by Soccer World
Phone 619 8778

Description
Website http://www.townlaketrail.org
Cost cost of the meal
The Town Lake Trail Foundation is kicking off Dining for the Trail
during July 26-29. Participating restaurants will contribute a
SIGNIFICANT portion of their revenue from a certain day to the
Foundation. Every penny will help restore and improve Austin?s Town
Lake Trail. On Sunday, August 1, Wendy?s ? South Lamar (by Soccer
World) is the host for Dining for the Trail.

++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
2) Big, HONKIN==beautiful Squaredance===All Welcome!
Come on out to the Quicksand Farm squaredance on July 31st, the Blue
Moon,
the invite is at http://www.bolaman.com/sqdanceb.htm

Thanks to hosts Jim and Alex Lutz for sending this in!
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
3) Take Action to Support the Medical Use of Marijuana

At its annual statewide convention, held at the end of June in
Houston, the Texas Democratic Party officially endorsed protecting
medical marijuana patients from the threat of arrest and
imprisonment.

Now a full plank in the Texas Democratic platform, the resolution is
a
leap forward in the effort to protect Texans who use medical
marijuana
from arrest and prosecution. It's time for Texas to stop treating its
medical marijuana patients like common criminals.

Please visit http://www.mpp.org/TX/action.html to take action. After
you choose your favorite pre-written letter and type in your address,
our site will automatically e-mail your letter to your
legislators ...
all with the click of a few buttons. The whole process takes less
than
two minutes, but it makes a world of difference. Also, you can print
the letters and send them to your legislators through regular mail.

And if you want to volunteer to work with TMM, or to receive its
e-mail alerts, be sure to contact Noelle Davis at
noelle@... or by calling 512-220-9209.


Visit http://www.mpp.org/TX/news.html to read more about the Texas
Democrats' position or the TMA's resolution.

Thank you for supporting the Marijuana Policy Project. Please pass
this information on so that even more voices for reform can be heard.

The Marijuana Policy Project hopes that each of the 120,000
subscribers on this e-mail list will make at least one financial
donation to MPP's work in 2004. Please visit
http://www.mpp.org/MoneyForStates to donate now.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

luv and excerpts from www.catalystforfun.com newsletter----subscribe
yourself if you like! :) Amanda Winters

1) Kerry Campaign asks you to: (please forward)
      - contribute during last 48 hours of fundraising campaign
          http://contribute.johnkerry.com1)
         -attend Thursday night parties to see Kerry accept the
           nomination   http://www.johnkerry.com/events/
2) Free Attitudinal Healing Workshop, Sat, July 31
3) Learn How to `Do Something' at  Activist Training on Saturday
July 31 (the organizers are great for this!)
4) Casa de Luz Upcoming Personal Growth Events
5) Parenting Seminar, The Gift of Being Welcomed
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
**We can choose to be peaceful inside, regardless of what is
happening outside.

"Inner peace brings with it singleness of purpose, clarity of mind,
and strength of character.  When you operate from the center of your
own peace, others are drawn to you merely for the comfort of being
in your presence.  We are all attracted to those who express this
steadfastness because their mere presence seems to reorder our own
priorities and bless us with peace.  You can become this presence." -
-Susan Trout, To See Differently

**We are students and teachers to each other.

"The simplest level of teaching consists of what seem to be very
casual encounters:  a 'chance' meeting of two apparent strangers in
an elevator, a child who is not looking running into an adult, two
students 'happening' to walk home together.  These are not chance
encounters.  Perhaps the seeming strangers in the elevator will
smile at one another; perhaps the adult will not scold the child for
bumping into him; perhaps the students will become friends.  Even in
the most casual encounter, it is possible for two people to lose
sight of separate interests, if only for a moment.  That moment will
be enough." From A Course in Miracles...

*thanks to the Austin Center for Attitudinal Healing for these
groovy quotes! www.tacah.org (I highly recommend their work—see
below for upcoming event)
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
1) The Kerry Campaign asks you to:
- contribute during last 48 hours of fundraising campaign
	 -attend this Thursday's night parties to see Kerry accept
the nomination                     http://www.johnkerry.com/events/
and http://contribute.johnkerry.com
There are fewer than 48 hours left to make your last direct
contribution to the Kerry-Edwards campaign.
Hundreds of thousands of you have come together to break all
fundraising records. George Bush, Dick Cheney, the pundits, and the
media thought we would be overwhelmed by the Republicans' enormous
bankroll. You proved them wrong. Because of you, we are about to
enter this general election stronger than any Democrat in history.
In the next 48 hours, we have to finish off this phase of our
campaign with as strong a showing as possible. The media will report
our final fundraising numbers as a sign of our ability to win this
election. Make a contribution by visiting:
http://contribute.johnkerry.com
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++
2)
Free Workshop: The Mystical Side of Attitudinal Healing
presented by Dr. Mark Shafer
SATURDAY, JULY 31st, 9:30am to 12:00pm
Location:  Casa de Luz (see directions below)
  No cost!!  (Donations gratefully accepted.)
No registration necessary.

Come join us and experience Attitudinal Healing in support of your
own personal growth,  meet others on a similar path in life, share
personal experiences with others and hear about what is happening
with the Center.  This is offered to you as a gift from the Center
on the first Saturday of every month as a way of supporting you on
your path.

About our presenters...
Dr Mark Shafer, (www.mshafer.com) is a popular workshop leader and
continuing education instructor here in Austin.  He has his
Doctorate in Psychology from the University of California, Irvine.
He has been Director of Training for the Center several times in our
history and is a very powerful advocate for Attitudinal Healing.
His workshop will be very traditional experiential Center teachings
focusing on true actualization.



Please call 327-1961 or e-mail info@... if you need more
information.

Directions from the North to Casa de Luz:
Go south on Mopac to First St., follow it to Lamar and turn right on
Lamar, then:
Go south on Lamar, cross the bridge at Town Lake, pass Riverside
Drive and turn right at the next street, Toomey Road (Schlotzky's is
on the corner).  Proceed down the block to Casa on the left.  It is
set back from the road with an arch and trees.  The street address
is 1701 Toomey.  The parking lot for the ball field is directly
across the road from the entrance.  At present, you may use the ball
field parking lot.

Directions from the South to Casa de Luz:
Go north on Mopac to Bee Caves Rd exit (2244).  Don't turn left onto
Bee Caves but instead follow the frontage road to Barton Springs Rd,
going thru Zilker Park to Lamar.  Go left on Lamar to Toomey Rd. and
follow above directions.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

We look forward to seeing you soon.
We wish you peace always.
Thank you for your continued support.

The Austin Center for Attitudinal Healing | PO Box 5990 | Austin, TX
78763 | info@... | 512.327.1961

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

3) AUSTIN "DO SOMETHING" ACTIVIST TRAINING, Saturday, July 31: 10
am - 3 pm

Inspired by the "Do Something" message following the credits
of "Fahrenheit
9/11," a coalition of peace & justice groups are providing the "how-
to's"
and non-partisan "where-to's" on getting involved in community
organizing,
taught by experienced grassroots organizers and public-interest
lobbyists.
Don't just be mad about the state of our country/world, learn how to
mobilize, campaign, work with media, legislators and people from
across the
spectrum so you can DO SOMETHING
effectively to help!  Sessions taught by local community activists --

special guest Tom "Smitty"
Smith,  Exec. Director of Public Citizen-Texas with "Tools for
Citizen
Advocacy."

RSVP: debmocracy@... or 389-0215 (lunch provided; $5 donation
requested).

Location: Austin Center for Peace and Justice, 5801 Westminster

RSVP: debmocracy@... or 389-0215 or
http://www.austinpeacecenter.org
Sponsored by the Austin Center for Peace and Justice & Code Pink-
Austin

The event is at:
http://www.mapquest.com/maps/map.adp?
country=US&countryid=US&addtohistory=&searchtype=address&cat=&address
=5801%20Westminster%20Dr&city=Austin&state=TX&zipcode=78723%
2d2640&search=%20%20Search%20%20&searchtab=address
4) Casa de Luz Upcoming Personal Growth Events

Sustainable Building Coalition Meeting
Wednesday, July 28, 7 PM, Cielo
Room
Come to this bi monthly meeting to learn more about the building and
design community and the use of healthy and ecologically sound
environments, sustainable resource use and responsible business. For
more info surf to http://www.greenbuilder.com/sbc/.

Experience Sukyo Mahikari's True Light
Sunday, August 1, 11 AM to 4 PM
	 Experience a session of true light.  Members of the Sukyo
Mahikari Center from the Texas area will share this gift with you.
For more info on this technique surf to:
http://sukyomahikarieurope.org/en/index.jsp

Distinguishing puddles from the Ocean
Wednesday, August 4, 7 PM, Cielo
Room
Receive the Stillness and Allow the Soul to bask in the simplicity
of Be-ing. Sittings are an invitation to gather as community with
the intention to Embrace Truth and relax into the remembering of
God. An opportunity to ask questions, receive answers and be
witnessed in the midst of Conscious Loving Awareness. Feel free to
bring a cushion or meditation pillow for sitting.  For more info
surf to http://divineconsciousness.org/display.php.

Integrative Breathwork
Saturday, August 7, 9 Am to 6 PM, Cielo Room
Karen Finley Breeding is a psychotherapist, certified in Soul Based
Psychology and Integrative Breathwork with the Eupsychia Institute.
She will present this workshop which offers a safe and powerful
opportunity for personal healing and transformation.  For more info
call Karen at 773 1122.

Awareness Coaching Circles
On going Mondays, 7:30 to 9:30 PM, Cielo Room
Larry Hope, internationally acclaimed author, modern day yogi,
healing intuitive, teacher, businessman and meditation master,
invites you to two hours of "Exploring and Discovering the Power of
Presence, Stillness and Awareness".  A certain mastery of these
natural states inspires the creation of a loving, sacred and
positive life view with enriching spontaneous outcomes for your
overall wellness, life purpose, business, and relationships. These
sessions are offered free of charge, so bring a friend and be ready
for a miracle!  For more information call 512-448-9133 or go to
www.larryhope.com   No reservation needed, all levels of mastery
welcomed.

The Natural Epicurean Upcoming Events:
The Versatile Bean
Tuesdays in August , 7 to 9 PM, Cielo Room
Summer Sale
A Summer Sale on Le Creuset Cookware is going on in the Natural
Epicurean Store. Take an additional 15% off their already low prices
on Le Creuset until the end of summer and re energize your cooking
with this remarkable cookware.

Cornelia Aihara's Vega Barley Miso
For over 50 years, Cornelia, one of George Ohsawa's students, has
been widely known for her dark barley miso. Previously this miso was
available only by studying with Cornelia at the Vega Study Center.
This year she decided to retire and has sold her center. However,
she has agreed to let the Natural Epicurean distribute the last 5
barrels of her world renowned miso.  Cornelia Aihara's miso is known
worldwide for its healing properties and rich taste.  What gives her
miso such exquisite flavor and potency is that each batch has been
lovingly and carefully prepared with only the highest quality
ingredients by Cornelia herself and the students who studied with
her. It has been slowly aged for 5 years in fine wooden kegs
seasoned through years and years of miso making in the optimal
cultivating environment, a cellar in the Sierra Nevada Foothills.
Stop by the Natural Epicurean store to learn more.
For more info on any of their classes call 476 2276 or surf to
http://naturalepicurean.com/index.htm.

Submitted by Casa de Luz 476 2535 http://www.casadeluz.org/ (see
site to subscribe to their weekly newsletter!)

5) THE GIFT OF BEING WELCOMED--a unique weekend parenting seminar
based on the realization that life is intelligent and trustworthy.
We address the question: "As parents, what do you do when you don't
know what to do?"
When:  Friday evening, Saturday, and Sunday, August 6, 7, 8. $75
single or $100 per couple.
For more info, call Carol at (512) 794-9486 or see
http://www.carolannestarr.com/welcoming for more informatio

Hi Joy & Ellen & All,

I am new to this group, thanks to Stacey.  To give you my perspective, and
I've also been experiencing many shifts happening as well.  It's been said,
"people want changes, and they don't want to change".  I can relate, just
beam me thru to the other side of all this.  Well, why I am responding...

From my observation of astrology cycles, it's not just the retrograde time,
Mercury is going RETROGRADE from 8/10 @ 8 Virgo and will go DIRECT 9/3 at 25
Leo.

The rest of the story, as Paul Harvey says is, I notice from the time a
planet reaches the degree at which it turns DIRECT, i.e. in this case 25 Leo
on 7/21 until the planet reaches the degree at which it first turns
RETROGRADE, i.e. in this case 8 Virgo on 9/16 which I name complete cycle,
stuff that comes up is related to the 3 weeks of the time we traditionally
call retrograde.  If you notice events, people, themes in your life will all
fit together, at least in retrospect after 9/16 if you include the time back
to 7/21.

So if you would notice what was going on in your life on July 21st you may
notice it reaches some conclusion on 9/16 in the case of this coming Mercury
retro.  And between those dates each will go thru "re" evaluations,
communications, solving, thinking, viewing, all the "re" words.

In no way is just 1 planet the whole soup, just 1 spice or element stirring
clock-wise, then counter-clock-wise, and back again.

I preceive the changes are much bigger than Mercury, and it's certainly
playing a part in our reconsidering our lives.  Remember Venus eclipse asked
us how we love, our Selves, others, and are we able to receive, allow, all
the Venus words, and that is still going on.  As well the patriachy shift so
male female energies are shifting, the better we ride the crest of the wave
and surf it's fun, the balance of getting swallowed by the wave is the
learning as well.

There are other big cycles spinning as well, but I'm responding specifically
to your Mercury inquiry, and yes, by my observation we are in the Mercury
retrograde cycle, some call the shadow, I say it's the beginning clues of
what this one's about.

Hope this shines some light on your inquiry.

Knowing in what area each person will experience this retrograde can be
enlightening.  If you don't know and would like to know where 25 Leo - 8
Virgo is in your chart I would be glad to send that info to you, at no
charge, and you could be aware and watch how this fits your experience.  I
would need your birth date, time from your birth certificate if you want
correct info, and location of your birth.  Full charts are also available
starting at $75.

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From: "Ellen Wachs" <Ellen@...>
Subject: Re: Digest Number 411

I hope someone can explain this, too, since I am seeing the same thing as
Joy here in Florida. I have had people asking if Mercury is retrograde-it's
not. The drama and trauma is clear and present, though, so it seems likely
that there is something large going on. Thanks for asking, Joy!

----- Original Message -----
From: <joy@...>
To: <centraltexasmetaphysical@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, July 23, 2004 8:21 PM
Subject: Re: [centraltexasmetaphysical] Digest Number 411


  > Does anyone know if there is some weird astrological thing going down
  > right now? Everyone I talk to is having some huge trauma.
  > I hear there is a big old astroid swooping by on the 29th of this month,
I
  > don't know if that has anything to do with it or not, any clues?

Hi!

Not that I know that much about this, but how many of y'all are
Cancers?  I am, & my fellow Cancer buddy was explaining to me how
we've had Venus move out of Cancer & that things will downshift for
us, but that Venus should return around the end of summer.

Just a thought,
Christa Daszko, R.M.T.

--- Ellen Wachs <Ellen@...> wrote:
> I hope someone can explain this, too, since I am seeing the same
> thing as
> Joy here in Florida. I have had people asking if Mercury is
> retrograde-it's
> not. The drama and trauma is clear and present, though, so it seems
> likely
> that there is something large going on. Thanks for asking, Joy!
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: <joy@...>
> To: <centraltexasmetaphysical@yahoogroups.com>
> Sent: Friday, July 23, 2004 8:21 PM
> Subject: Re: [centraltexasmetaphysical] Digest Number 411
>
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> > Does anyone know if there is some weird astrological thing going
> down
> right
> > now? Everyone I talk to is having some huge trauma.
> > I hear there is a big old astroid swooping by on the 29th of this
> month, I
> > don't know if that has anything to do with it or not, any clues?
> >
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> > > Topics in this digest:
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> > >       1. Ortho-Bionomy Open House & Intro in Richardson - 8/2 &
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> > >            From: "Stacey Lemire"
> <staceylemire@...>
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> > > Subject: Ortho-Bionomy Open House & Intro in Richardson - 8/2 &
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> > > THIS MESSAGE COMES FROM SOMEONE WHO IS NOT A MEMBER OF THE
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> > > Ortho-Bionomy is based on Judo & Osteopathic medicine, and is a
> gentle,
> > > effective type of bodywork for both the client and therapist.
> It has
> been
> > > called the homeopathic form of bodywork.
> > >
> > > You do not need to be a massage therapist to come learn or
> experience
> > > Ortho-Bionomy intro we are holding in Richardson.
> > >
> > > Please contact us for directions and questions.
> > >
> > > Contact:
> > > Gwen Cramer - 972-437-1882
> > > Naomi West - 214-369-8633
> > >
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A couple of folks asked about what's going on astrologically. I recently
spoke to an astrologer friend and she confirmed that Saturn will remain in
Cancer through next summer. Saturn is often referred to as the wise teacher.
As a sign, Cancer is about home, security, family, relationships, etc. So
... a lot of people are having stuff come up around those Cancerian themes.
Cancer is also a water sign, which means emotions are part of the scheme of
things. Hope this helps.

Kim

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I hope someone can explain this, too, since I am seeing the same thing as
Joy here in Florida. I have had people asking if Mercury is retrograde-it's
not. The drama and trauma is clear and present, though, so it seems likely
that there is something large going on. Thanks for asking, Joy!
----- Original Message -----
From: <joy@...>
To: <centraltexasmetaphysical@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Friday, July 23, 2004 8:21 PM
Subject: Re: [centraltexasmetaphysical] Digest Number 411


> Does anyone know if there is some weird astrological thing going down
right
> now? Everyone I talk to is having some huge trauma.
> I hear there is a big old astroid swooping by on the 29th of this month, I
> don't know if that has anything to do with it or not, any clues?
>
> Quoting centraltexasmetaphysical@yahoogroups.com:
>
> >
> > There is 1 message in this issue.
> >
> > Topics in this digest:
> >
> >       1. Ortho-Bionomy Open House & Intro in Richardson - 8/2 & 9/20
> >            From: "Stacey Lemire"
<staceylemire@...>
> >
> >
> > ________________________________________________________________________
> > ________________________________________________________________________
> >
> > Message: 1
> >    Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 08:51:24 -0500
> >    From: "Stacey Lemire" <staceylemire@...>
> > Subject: Ortho-Bionomy Open House & Intro in Richardson - 8/2 & 9/20
> >
> > THIS MESSAGE COMES FROM SOMEONE WHO IS NOT A MEMBER OF THE GROUP.  IF
YOU ARE
> > INTERESTED IN MORE INFORMATION, YOU WILL NEED TO CONTACT NAOMI OR GWEN
> > DIRECTLY BY PHONE (NUMBERS ARE IN THE BODY OF THE MESSAGE).
> >
> > S ô¿ô
> >    ~
> >
> > Free Demo open to anyone interested in Ortho-Bionomy.
> >
> > Whether you would like to receive, learn, or are just curious,
> > you are invited to come experience this mode of bodywork.
> >
> > Monday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm  - July 19 & Aug. 2
> >
> > We also have a 4-day visceral class series with Baelaey Callister of
> > Vancouver Canada the end of October, details to be posted soon.  CEU's
are
> > available for Baelaey's classes.  Future dates to be announced later.
> >
> > Ortho-Bionomy is based on Judo & Osteopathic medicine, and is a gentle,
> > effective type of bodywork for both the client and therapist.  It has
been
> > called the homeopathic form of bodywork.
> >
> > You do not need to be a massage therapist to come learn or experience
> > Ortho-Bionomy intro we are holding in Richardson.
> >
> > Please contact us for directions and questions.
> >
> > Contact:
> > Gwen Cramer - 972-437-1882
> > Naomi West - 214-369-8633
> >
> > Also, please forward this announcement to other people, you know, who
may
> > be interested in this, or future gatherings.
> >
> >
> >
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Does anyone know if there is some weird astrological thing going down right
now? Everyone I talk to is having some huge trauma.
I hear there is a big old astroid swooping by on the 29th of this month, I
don't know if that has anything to do with it or not, any clues?

Quoting centraltexasmetaphysical@yahoogroups.com:

>
> There is 1 message in this issue.
>
> Topics in this digest:
>
>       1. Ortho-Bionomy Open House & Intro in Richardson - 8/2 & 9/20
>            From: "Stacey Lemire" <staceylemire@...>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> Message: 1
>    Date: Wed, 21 Jul 2004 08:51:24 -0500
>    From: "Stacey Lemire" <staceylemire@...>
> Subject: Ortho-Bionomy Open House & Intro in Richardson - 8/2 & 9/20
>
> THIS MESSAGE COMES FROM SOMEONE WHO IS NOT A MEMBER OF THE GROUP.  IF YOU ARE
> INTERESTED IN MORE INFORMATION, YOU WILL NEED TO CONTACT NAOMI OR GWEN
> DIRECTLY BY PHONE (NUMBERS ARE IN THE BODY OF THE MESSAGE).
>
> S ô¿ô
>    ~
>
> Free Demo open to anyone interested in Ortho-Bionomy.
>
> Whether you would like to receive, learn, or are just curious,
> you are invited to come experience this mode of bodywork.
>
> Monday 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm  - July 19 & Aug. 2
>
> We also have a 4-day visceral class series with Baelaey Callister of
> Vancouver Canada the end of October, details to be posted soon.  CEU's are
> available for Baelaey's classes.  Future dates to be announced later.
>
> Ortho-Bionomy is based on Judo & Osteopathic medicine, and is a gentle,
> effective type of bodywork for both the client and therapist.  It has been
> called the homeopathic form of bodywork.
>
> You do not need to be a massage therapist to come learn or experience
> Ortho-Bionomy intro we are holding in Richardson.
>
> Please contact us for directions and questions.
>
> Contact:
> Gwen Cramer - 972-437-1882
> Naomi West - 214-369-8633
>
> Also, please forward this announcement to other people, you know, who may
> be interested in this, or future gatherings.
>
>
>
> [This message contained attachments]
>
>
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
>
>
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------
> Yahoo! Groups Links
>
>
>
>
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>
>
>

Dear Marisa,
Excuse my ignorance - but when you say readings, do you mean psychic
readings or reading stories?
regards,
Rasa




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41st Annual Night In Old Fredericksburg Weekend

Submitted By creative@... <Deb Garner>
Start Time Friday, Jul 16, 2004 06:00 PM
End Time Saturday, Jul 17, 2004 01:00 AM
Type   Contact
FestivalCultural/ArtLive MusicRoad Trip Event For All
Kid Friendly Yes
Pet Friendly No
	 	 Name Deb Garner
Email creative@...
Phone 830-997-8515


Location
Name Downtown Fredericksburg
Address 100 West Main
Phone 830-997-6523

Description
Website http://www.tex-fest.com
Cost $5 Adults / $1 under 12
41st annual Night in Old Fredericksburg (NIOF) is an original
celebration of our German heritage and Texas hospitality. Plus kids
area, arts and crafts, historical demonstrations, lots of food,
German soda water and more than 20 specialty and imported beers from
14 countries...Live Bands:Friday- Litt?l Fishermen,
SauerkrautsSaturday- Shiner Hobo Band, Jodie Mikula Orchestra, Seven
Dutchmen, Bobby Jones Band



Family Fun Night Concert - Matt the Electrician

Submitted By swannc@... <Connie Swann>
Start Time Friday, Jul 16, 2004 06:00 PM
End Time Friday, Jul 16, 2004 08:00 PM
Type   Contact
Live MusicAppetizers Event For All
Kid Friendly Yes
Pet Friendly No
	 	 Name Connie Swann
Email swannc@...
Phone 512-472-2499


Location
Name Family Fun Night - Matt the Electrician
Address 201 Colorado Street
Phone 512-472-2499
Website http://www.austinkids.org
Directions 2nd & Colorado Street

Description
Website http://www.austinkids.org
Cost $2 Museum Members; $7.50 General Admission; $5.50 ages 12-23
mo., FREE 11 mo. & under
Join the Austin Children's Museum and Matt the Electrician for a
Summer Family Fun Night, including after-hours fun and hands-on
craft activities. Gelato will be provided by Teo Espresso, Gelato,
and Bella Vita. Music starts at 7pm.



Zilker Theatre Productions- "The Secret Garden"

Submitted By redzia@... <Donna Daugherty>
Start Time Friday, Jul 16, 2004 08:30 PM
End Time Saturday, Aug 07, 2004 08:30 PM
Type   Contact
Cultural/ArtLive MusicShow Event For All
Kid Friendly Yes
Pet Friendly No
	 	 Name Randall Storm
Email mail@...
Phone 512-479-9491


Location
Name Beverly S. Sheffield Zilker Hillside Theater
Address Zilker Park
Phone 512-479-9491
Website http://zilker.org
Directions Located in Zilker Park in downtown Austin, across
the parking lot from Barton Springs swimming area. Detailed driving
directions and parking information are on website.

Description
Website http://www.zilker.org
Cost donations kindly accepted at event;; parking $3.00
Zilker Theatre Productions hosts the longest-running outdoor musical
of its kind in the country. Last year's show, Crazy for You, was
named Outstanding Musical Production by Austin Circle of Theaters.
This year, The Secret Garden begins Friday, July 9 (running each
Thursday-Sunday night). Patrons may begin placing blankets and low-
backed ground chairs as early as 6:00 p.m. A reserved section is
designated for donors, sponsors and VIPs. Concessions are available,
or patrons may bring refreshments.



CTBA's Lake Travis Balloon Flight

Submitted By capryor@... <Cynthia Pryor>
Start Time Saturday, Jul 17, 2004 06:00 AM
End Time Saturday, Jul 17, 2004 08:00 AM
Type   Contact
Recreational Sports/GamesFree Event For All
Kid Friendly Yes
Pet Friendly Yes
	 	 Name Cynthia Pryor
Email capryor@...
Phone 512-479-9421


Location
Name Lake Travis
Address near Mansfield Dam Park
Phone 512-479-9421
Website http://www.main.org/ctba
Directions first right-hand turn once you pass the dam on 620
(coming from Austin)

Description
Website http://www.main.org/ctba
Cost FREE
The Central Texas Ballooning Association (CTBA) is having its annual
Lake Travis Flight. Come watch the hot air balloons as they inflate
and fly over Lake Travis right at sunrise. This is a great
opportunity to witness a spectacular event up close and join local
crews to learn a fantastic sport.Pilots and crew briefing and
inflation at 6AM. Launch of hot air balloons at sunrise.Update on
club phone line, 479-9421, after 7pm on the 16th.



26th Annual Austin State School Swim-A-Fund

Submitted By susan.lish@... <Susan Lish>
Start Time Saturday, Jul 17, 2004 08:00 AM
End Time Saturday, Jul 17, 2004 10:00 AM
Type   Contact
Recreational Sports/GamesCharityDoor Prizes/RaffleContest
	 Event For All
Kid Friendly Yes
Pet Friendly No
	 	 Name Susan Lish
Email susan.lish@... for a pdf. registration form
Phone 512-374-6048


Location
Name Four city pools
Address see below
Phone xx
Website http://aus.swimafun@mhmr.state.tx.us

Description
Website www.austinstateschoolcouncil.org/swim.html
Cost Minimum of $25.00 in donations/pledges to receive a t-shirt.
26th Annual Austin State School Swim-A-Fund for all ages will be
held at four city pools in the Austin area, so select one of your
choice below. Dick Nichols, 8011 Beckett Rd. Murchison, 3700 North
Hills Dr. Canyon Vista, 8455 Spicewood Springs Dr. Balcones, 12017
Amhurst Dr. COME TO THE AWARDS PARTY-Thursday, July 22nd at NEO's,
the Austin State School's recreation center for entertainment, door
prizes, refreshments, and awards. Medals are given to the top three
swimmers who swim the longest distance in their age and gender
category. First, second and third place prizes are awarded to the
swimmers who raise the most money, regardless of age and gender. All
proceeds go to The Volunteer Services Council for the Austin State
School, a non-profit 501(c)3 support group. The Austin State School
is a residential facility for 436 individuals with mental
retardation who live and work on campus. Donations will enhance the
quality of life of our residents.



Austin Pond Society's 10th Annual Pond Tour Weekend

Submitted By tapsiii@... <Phyllis Dolic>
Start Time Saturday, Jul 17, 2004 09:00 AM
End Time Sunday, Jul 18, 2004 06:00 PM
Type   Contact
CharityPersonal Growth/EducationalSpeaker Event For All
Kid Friendly Yes
Pet Friendly No
	 	 Name Phyllis Dolich
Email pdolich@...
Phone 512-869-0356


Location
Name Austin Pond Society
Address 41 Different Homes
Phone 512-869-0356
Website http://austinpondsociety.org/aps.htm

Description
Website http://www.austinpondsociety.org/aps.htm
Cost $10 with a map provided. Scouts in uniform and kids under 12
are free with adult.
Great opportunity for a self-guided tour of 41 backyards from south
Austin to Round Rock. The diversity of the ponds is huge, each
reflecting its owner?s specific interest in water gardening, raising
Koi or goldfish, creating a special ecosystem, or just plain
sittin?, sippin? and enjoyin?. Ponds range in size from 100 gallons
to 40,000 gallons. There will be water gardening vendors at selected
ponds during this year?s tour who will provide additional
information on pond building, landscaping, and maintenance. Owners
are available at their ponds to answer questions. See their
construction pictures of the "before-and-after" of pond building.
Tickets can be purchased at any location listed on the website and
Zilker. Good for two days. Benefits local elementary schools. The
Austin Pond Society, a member of the Texas Association of Pond
Societies, is a non-profit educational organization. Monthly
meetings are at 7 p.m. on the 3rd Monday of each month at the Board
Room in the Hancock Building of the LCRA complex, 3700 Lake Austin
Boulevard.



"Wild at Heart" Wine Tasting and More Benefit

Submitted By chuck@... <Chuck Huffaker>
Start Time Saturday, Jul 17, 2004 02:00 PM
End Time Saturday, Jul 17, 2004 06:00 PM
Type   Contact
SpeakerPersonal Growth/EducationalFreeDoor Prizes/RaffleCharity
	 Event For All
Kid Friendly No
Pet Friendly No
	 	 Name Chuck Huffaker or Ann Gray
Email chuck@... or ann@...
Phone 512-323-5900


Location
Name Grape Vine Market
Address 7938 Great Northern Blvd.-Austin-Texas
Phone 512-323-5900
Website http://www.grapevinemarket.com
Directions Anderson Lane and Shoal Creek-Just north of Anderson
Lane

Description
Cost FREE
Wine Tasting "Wild Game Blends Wines"We will have joining Grape Vine
Market:*Fishing Guides-Mark Hastings and Jim Crawford*Travis Boating
Center-Boats on display*Highland Lake Tackle-Display of the latest
tackle*Mark "BBQ" Haag-Award winning wild game chef*Autographed
copies of "Cooking Fearlessly" by Jeff Blank*Ralph Winingham-
Author "Old Boots and Becon-The Campfire Chef"*Greg Berlocher-
Author "Fly Fishing Patterns of the Gulf Coast"*Jon Pries-Custom
Turkey Calls*John Jefferson-Wildlife Photographer*We will be
raffling off many prizes*Donating a portion of the day's sales
to "Coastal Conservation Association" and "Woods and Water"



Moonlight & Music Concert with the Austin Lounge Lizards

Submitted By georganne@... <Georganne Foster>
Start Time Saturday, Jul 17, 2004 07:30 PM
End Time Saturday, Jul 17, 2004 10:31 PM
Type   Contact
CharityLive Music Event For All
Kid Friendly No
Pet Friendly No
	 	 Name Georganne Foster
Email georganne@...
Phone 512-327-7622


Location
Name Wild Basin Wilderness Preserve
Address 805 North Capital of TX Hwy., Austin, TX 78746
Phone (5120 327-7622
Website http://www.wildbasin.org

Description
Website http://www.wildbasin.org
Cost $15 in advance, $20 at door
Concert featuring musical artists, the Austin Lounge Lizards.Doors
open at 6:30 p.m., opening act begins at 7:30 p.m. Concert is held
in the climate controlled Benson-Carr Hall, and guests are seated in
folding chairs. Guests are encouraged to bring cushions for the
chairs and ice chests with beverages/snacks.



Latin Night Vibe's Benefit Concert

Submitted By nvigil07@... <Nori Vigil>
Start Time Saturday, Jul 17, 2004 08:00 PM
End Time Saturday, Jul 17, 2004 02:00 AM
Type   Contact
Live MusicDoor Prizes/RaffleCharity Event For All
Kid Friendly No
Pet Friendly No
	 	 Name Alicia Rascon
Email Latinitas@...
Phone 512-331-1270


Location
Name Caucus Club
Address 912 Red River
Phone 512-472-2873
Website http://latinitasmagazine.org

Description
Cost $10 Suggested Donation
Join Latinitas for night of latin rock, folk, and reggae! Latinitas
is proud to present a benefit concert to help Austin-area Hispanic
girls. Featuring music by Mary Welch and the Curanderos, Rokkatones,
Drink, DJ Mig, and more. 'Latin Night Vibe? hopes to raise necessary
funds to support Latinitas, a non-profit organization dedicated to
empowering Latina youth through media and technology.



Latin/Swing/Mixed Music Dancing

Submitted By dragonrain83@... <K Kimbriel>
Start Time Saturday, Jul 17, 2004 08:00 PM
End Time Saturday, Jul 17, 2004 11:00 PM
Type   Contact
Business NetworkingPartyRecreational Sports/Games Event For
	 All
Kid Friendly Yes
Pet Friendly No
	 	 Name austin ballroom dancers
Email webmaster@...
Phone 512-989-3939


Location
Name Austin Recreation Center
Address 1301 Shoal Creek Blvd., Austin, TX 78701
Phone 512-476-5662
Website http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/austin.htm
Directions 12th and Lamar--See web site for details

Description
Website http://www.austinballroomdancers.org
Cost $8 visitors, $5 members/students
Join ABD for Latin, swing, and other dance music with great DJs. A
non-drinking, non-smoking venue. Just dance, dance, and more dance
on 7000 sq. ft. of dance floor.



Round Rock Summer Concert Series- WideAwake

Submitted By twaggoner@... <terri waggoner>
Start Time Sunday, Jul 18, 2004 07:30 PM
End Time Sunday, Jul 18, 2004 09:30 PM
Type   Contact
FreeLive Music Event For All
Kid Friendly Yes
Pet Friendly No
	 	 Name terri waggoner
Email twaggoner@...
Phone 512-218-5540


Location
Name Round Rock's La Frontera Central Green
Address Intersection La Frontera Blvd and Sundance Pkwy (no official
# address)
Phone 512-218-5540
Website http://www.la-frontera.com/

Description
Website http://ci.round-rock.tx.us/parks-rec/concert_series.html
Cost FREE
The City of Round Rock Parks and Recreation and La Frontera host the
2004 Summer Concert Series with free live music this summer. The
concerts will be on the third Sunday of each month and will feature
a variety of bands and music: country, rock, blues, and jazz.
WIDEAWAKE PERFORMS AT THIS SUMMER CONCERT SERIES. WideAwake recently
won seven awards at the 2004 Austin Music Awards: 1ST-BEST POP BAND
BEST SONGWRITER- Scott Leger, BEST VOCALS-Scott Leger, BEST ELECTRIC
GUITAR-Eddie Willis, BEST WEBSITE, 2ND-BEST ROCK BAND SONG OF THE
YEAR -she likes purple, ALBUM OF THE YEAR -bigger than ourselves,
3RD-BEST ALTERNATIVE BAND OF THE YEAR. Hear clips from WideAwake:
www.wideawakeisaband.com






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Austin Music Network Showcase Asks for Entries!
	 --thanks to Kelly Schwarting for sending dis in!

AMN will be having a benefit party organized by Burn the Box on the
25th of
this month.The event will have some live music, performances by B-
Boy City, and
installations by video artists.

The video art installation portion will consist of projected images
and of
isolated television sets.  This will not be an ideal environment to
showcase
audio oriented video work, rather, visually oriented art will be more
practical.

If you or anyone you know that is somehow associated with the Austin
Music
Network has any work that could be utilized as video art, we want to
showcase it at this show.  This could be a short movie, a music
video, still
images---really, anything that could successfully be loaded onto a
DVD and
looped with other bodies of work in a similar vein. Must include a
description of the work or inspiration for it (think museum or
gallery
placards)

If audio is absolutely necessary to your piece, we could still use
it--it
would have to put in a designated area where the sound of other tvs
or
general party noise won't interrupt it.

Are there some TX videos that you think are rad and should be
complied on a
real to show as art?

Do you know one of the TX video directors who may want to submit
pieces?

Have you made a short movie or selected excerpts from a longer piece
you'd
like to show?
Please submit it a.s.a.p.! Must be in by Monday July 19th for
consideration!!!!!!!

The event is only a week and a half away and the process of
capturing this
stuff and laying it to DVD takes time and so the sooner the better.

Also,
if you have a television and/or a DVD player that you'd like to let
us use
for this event, that would be very helpful. If you or anyone you
know has
access to a projector, that would be even more helpful.

Also, start thinking about whether or not you'll be available to
volunteer
to work this event.  There'll will be music, food, alcohol, art,
peeps and
what not so it should be very fun.

Please contact me or Julie (julie@... 974-1810 /
917-575-0890 cell)
with any questions or comments.

Thanks everybody :o)  Have a wonderful day.

-Margot
Margot@... 974-1805

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(thanks to Chris Humphries for the picks below!!)

FRIDAY, JULY 16:

Ruta Maya is one of those venues that seems to know how to throw a
good party.  This one is a benefit for Chiapas and will feature live
music by GHANDAIA, CERRONATO and MARY WELCH & BRAZILLIANCE.  3601 S.
Congress; 707-9637.

A little therapy never hurt anybody, right?  Especially when it's
The THERAPY SISTERS.  They'll be at Artz Ribhouse, 7:30.  2230 S.
Lamar; 442-8283.  (family)

The MUSIC UNDER THE STAR series continues on the plaza of the Bob
Bullock Museum, Congress at MLK.  Live latin music will be provided
by CATAVENTO from 6-9, and it's free.  Museum café will be open for
dinner and a cash bar is available on the plaza.  (family)


The AUSTIN SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA'S SUMMER SUNDAYS series.  They
perform every Sunday evening at 7:30 in Wooldridge Park, 9th at
Guadalupe, and it's FREE!  (family)
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4) Reminder: Non-Dualistic Philosophy Group meets Sunday at 2pm

1) UNIVERSAL PHILOSOPHY GROUP PRESENTS: 'NON-DUALISTIC
PHILOSOPHY' THEORY AND PRACTICE
GROUP FOCUS: UNIVERSAL APPROACH TO DISCOVERING
MEANING IN LIFE - DEVELOPING A NEW MODALITY FOR
HEALTHFUL LIVING
FACILITATOR: MICHEL MORROW-28 YEARS TEACHING
NON-DUALITY

WHEN: SUNDAY, JULY 18, '04 AT 2:00 P.M.
WHERE: YOGA FOR YOU (12010 HWY. 290 W. - COUNTY LINE
PLAZA - BETWEEN AUSTIN AND DRIPPING SPRINGS - 10 MIN
FROM AUSTIN) TELEPHONE FOR MORE INFO: (512) 894-0698
UNIVERSAL PHILOSOPHY GROUP

I take an educational approach (I have studied with
profound spiritual souls, but I usually emphasize only
the core principles and not personalities.) My
philosophical orientation is Self Realization through
multiple pathways (Zen, Vedanta, Native American,
Modern Science, Transpersonal Psychology, Etc.) I also
strongly believe in establishing an ethical foundation
as all true spiritual traditions do. I have developed
something I call "Organic Non-Dualism" and I emphasize
'each person being ultimately their own best teacher'.
I do not look on myself as a spiritual teacher,
rather a facilitator for educational transformation. I
have dedicated the last 30 plus years to this pursuit
and have of course developed my own approach. Thanks,
Michael

Many people have all kinds of ideas about what
spiritual realization is or isn't and some have a
small glimpse and want to become spiritual teachers;
it is my experience that true spiritual development
takes years of sacrifice and commitment and the
deepest form of 'inner unitary' experience. We come
from an intellectual culture and believe we can
'understand' spiritual realization; whereas it
transcends body/mind and must be directly experienced.
And even after realization it does not make you a
'special person'; rather it takes you back to your
inner core and makes you truly humble. You ultimately
transcend teacher and disciple dualism; you experience
all of life as one unitary whole. These are some of
my thoughts; for what they are worth. Thanks

I have also been a university teacher at 2 major
universities and have extensive education -- I am
doing this as a public service and I ask nothing for
it, money, etc.
Sumitted by Michael Morrow, 27400 RR 12
DRIPPING SPRINGS,TX. 78620, (512) 894-0698, mdmorrow1@...

For what it is worth Anyone out there  interested in being a
professional reader I just got signed on as a reader for Dream
Weaver international.The best thing is they dont take any part of
what I make on the readings I do.




Marisa

I love my metphysical Community
www.dreamweaverinternational.com

I am new just wanted to say Hi from California

Marisa
www.dreamweaverinternational.com

Hi  MY BEAUTIFUL FRIENDS==heads up! I am outta town and email-less
for da most part in the next few weeks----please mark your calendars
on these events and understand please if I don't respond to emails
quickly====I LOVE YOU. Amanda Winters

Excerpts below from www.catalystforfun.com newsletter==sign up for
regular notices!
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1) Sat, July 17th Progressive Potluckers Event
features recycling group
2) Austin for Kerry Event, Thurs, July 22
3) Friday, July 23rd Wisdom at Work==Spirituality and Work Discussion
4) Wisdom at Work Spirituality at Work Discussion Luncheon Event
5) august Eternal Way Center Events

Tonite:  Anti-Computer Voting/Computer Ate My Vote ***Lecture /
Booksigning by Bev Harris with Andy Stephenson***
When: Tuesday, July 13th, 7:30 til 10 pm
Where: First Unitarian Universalist Church, 4700 Grover – Howsen
Hall (452-6168)
Donation: $10 minimum at the door; Bev's book will be available for
sale

see www.hollyshothappenings.com for more events I am unable to post
currently!
**********************
"What you really need to know is how the mind works, for as the mind
goes,  so goes the life. " from Vernon Howard (Cosmic Command).

If a stranger gave you a meaningless task, you'd laugh and walk
away. Yet you allow your thoughts to direct every action without so
much as a moment  of hesitation, much less reflection or examination.

From the wonderful thought a day website and newsletter
www.dailyinspiration.com website==see the free offers section to
sign up for the newsletter!
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1) UPCOMING AUSTIN PROGRESSIVE POTLUCKERS EVENT

Austin Freecycle Network (AFN)
Saturday, July 17
6:00-9:00 p.m.

13272 Darwin Lane, Austin

The Austin Freecycle Network is an innovative Internet-based group
with the
goal of reducing waste by connecting people who have unwanted items
with
others seeking those same items. Learn more about them below, but
first,
IMPORTANT DETAILS from the host of the potluck - please read:

Please RSVP to pogoer@... if you are attending this
potluck as
space is limited. BE SURE to do this, and if you later decide you
can't make
it, PLEASE LET US KNOW!!!

Please come early; bring a dish that serves eight hungry people and
your own
plates, utensils and cups. Feel free to bring along a friend and
encourage
them to bring something to share. (Children are welcome!) There will
be a
brief, informative presentation about freecycling at around 7 p.m.

A "freecycle swap" will be part of the evening; in the tradition of
grab-bags and potlucks, you are requested to bring an item to
freecycle
(this is encouraged, but optional) -- it should be something you're
willing
to part with, but in usable condition and not "junk." All items will
be
placed in one area; you will be asked to pick a number from a bowl
and will
select an item of your choice as your number is called. (Post-swap
trading
among yourselves is certainly allowed!)

Location: 13272 Darwin Lane, a private house in a suburban
development in
northwest Austin. To get there from downtown, take the Parmer Lane
exit from
Mopac and turn left onto Parmer; continue straight on Parmer, 3+
miles
through the intersection at McNeil and through several other closely
spaced
lights. Turn left at the light onto Anderson Mill Road. Make the
third left
onto Amasia Drive, a quick right onto Humphrey Drive and the first
left onto
Darwin Lane; it's the second house on the right, a single-story
house with
four cypresses in front. Parking is available on surrounding
streets, or in
a small parkside lot across the road (youth soccer games permitting).
Carpooling (when possible) is encouraged. There is seating for
approximately
20 people; you might want to bring a picnic-style blanket in case of
a large
turnout.

From 183, take the Anderson Mill Road exit. Make a right at Anderson
Mill
(toward Parmer Lane) and continue straight for about 2 miles,
through the
light at Broadmeade. You'll pass Live Oak Elementary on the right
and the
Austin Auction house on the left. Then make a right turn onto
Amasia, a
quick right onto Humphrey Drive and the first left onto Darwin Lane.
If you
get lost, call 249-6544.


The Austin Freecycle Network is an innovative Internet-based group
with the
goal of reducing waste by connecting people who have unwanted items
with
others seeking those same items. Thousands of things, from cars and
catamarans to bridal accessories and baby clothes, have
been 'freecycled' to
date, saving them from landfills while cultivating community
relationships.
With over 3000 members, the AFN is one of the largest groups in the
fast-growing international Freecycle movement, which in little over
a year
has spread to 18 countries and close to 200,000 members, and
received wide
media coverage -- clearly, an idea whose time has come. The AFN is
delighted
to invite the Austin Progressive Potluckers to attend their July
gathering,
to learn more about freecycling, meet like-minded souls, and have
some
tiki-party-style fun in a suburban backyard on a lazy summer
evening.


For more information about AFN, please visit their website at:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/austinfreecycle/

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2) Next www.Austin4Kerry.com Event!! Mark your Calendar!!


Thursday Jul 22, 2004
Next MeetUp @ Mother Egan's - 7pm
Come out and join us for our next Kerry MeetUp Thursday, July 22nd
at 7pm at Mother Egan's Irish Pub (715 W. 6th Street).Check back
here soon to see our scheduled speakers. As always, we'll have A4K T-
shirts, Kerry/Edwards bumper stickers and buttons, and, most
importantly, information on upcoming events and on how you can GET
INVOLVED.If you plan on coming out, don't forget to vote for Mother
Egan's on the MeetUp website.
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3)

From:  Wisdom At Work
Location:  Marie Calendar's Restuarant9503 Research Boulevard,
Austin, TX View Map
When:  Friday, July 23, 11:45am to 1:15pm

You are invited to a Wisdom At Work Community Spirituality
Conversation and Luncheon! When: Friday, July 23, 2004Time: 11:45 -
1:15. Registration begins at 11:30. Please come early for
networking. Cost: $18 (we only accept cash or check). Please note
that effective July 2004, the cost for attending the monthly WAW
event is now $18.RSVP below, and remember to invite a friend!Please
join Wisdom At Work for a stimulating and thought-provoking
Community Conversation and Luncheon facilitated by WAW Council
Members, Sherry Lowry and Ellen Miller. Ellen and Sherry will lead
us in a spirited, fun discussion in the style of a "Conversation
Café." We will be considering two questions related to the mission
of Wisdom At Work. The questions we plan to discuss are:(1) What
does spirituality mean to you?(2) How can you take that spirituality
into the workplace?About our facilitators:Sherry Lowry is a
professional mentor and alliance/collaboration coach and founder of
seven businesses. She has helped train and/or mentor over 1200
professional coaches, and specializes in working directly with CEO's
and CFO's of Fortune 50-100-500 companies and large associations,
and the executive owners/founders of entrepreneurial firms in the
small business realm. Lowry has been active in the creation of
credentialing for both individuals and programs in her field through
her membership with ICF (International Coach Federation) for coaches
and coach-specific training entities, and has been acknowledged as
recipient of that organization's first President's Award for
service. Her Austin interests include community service locally,
reading, retreats, fully exploring out into Central Texas and the
SW, and engagement with her two sons and their beloveds including
two grandsonsEllen Miller advises companies in Values and Leadership
Alignment, Team Building, Customer Service, Communication Strategies
and Coaching. She is an inspirational trainer, speaker, author and
coach impacting thousands of people during the last sixteen years.
She has worked with Fortune 500 companies and small businesses such
as Techxas Ventures, 3M, Samsung, Whole Foods Market and Texas
Department of Health. She is the author of "Make it A Big Day".OUR
MISSION: "Wisdom At Work is dedicated to the spiritual well being
and personal fulfillment of individuals and to the vitality of their
organizations."Visit our website: http://www.wisdomatworkaustin.org
to view other upcoming events or make a suggestion.
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4) August Eternal Way Events Calendar ~

> The Eternal Way  Center Wednesday Service and Meditation is at 7pm-

>
> The service includes singing of world chants with an interfaith
emphasis,
> silent meditation, and a weekly theme for spiritual elevation ~
> August ~ 4 th -  "  Know Of Your Union"
>    11 th - " Discover Love"
>    18 th -" What are You Looking For?"
>    25 th -" How to Satisfy Your Hunger for God"

> The Eternal Way Center, 1122 S. Lamar, Austin.  Call 445-1080 for
> information and visit www.eternalway.org


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luv and excerpts from www.catalystforfun.com community, social and
personal growth newsletter-----big sweaty HUG, amanda winters

1)How ya gonna feel on Nov 3rd if Bush Wings and You Didn't do
anything to Help Kerry?? Its E-Z and Fun to get active----
Today!!! Join Phone Banking parties with www.moveonpac.org  --When>
Sunday, July 11---if you're not available today—why not register
with www.moveonpac.org for future actions or go to austin4kerry.org
or email Vote2004Travis@... for voter registration opportunities
and more!--
2) Incredible Inner Peace Teacher in town Sunday and Monday, 7/11
and 7/12--check out his free books online! www.endless-satsang.com
3) Upcoming `Do Something' Activist Training on 7/17—highly
recommended==mark yer calendars!
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"Ralph Waldo Emerson - "That which we are, we are all the while
teaching, not voluntarily, but involuntarily."

Boy, ain't that the truth.  We can think we're expressing one thing,
but we pick up on what each other are really thinking, doing or
saying at a much more subconscious level.

Pretending can only last so long.  In the end, our true self will be
revealed anyway, so we might as well start out there.  It's simpler,
and then we don't have to remember who to be around certain people.

Actually people are attracted to us for what we truly are, not what
we're pretending to be.  Besides pretending takes a lot of time,
energy and attention that we could be using to more completely
express who we really are and what we have to offer the world.

The world needs me to be me, not someone else.  The more authentic I
am, the better I can inspire those around me to be true to
themselves.  We are not here to copy, machines can do that.  We are
here to express all we are and all we have. "

Life is Truly Wonderful. Share this with those you care about.
By, Rev. Walt Brewer, Austin Center for Religious Science
"Awakening Austin to Its Spiritual Magnificence"
Meeting Sundays at 11AM at Eternal Way Center
1122 South Lamar, ½ mi south of Barton Springs --In same center as
Austin Yoga, Whole Life Books --Suzi's Chinese and Thundercloud Subs-
-Look for the Big Guitars on the street sign
go to  <http://www.austincrs.net/> www.austincrs.net for a map
Office Contact Info: 512-301-4499,  <mailto:austincrs@...>
austincrs@...
  <http://www.austincrs.net/> www.austincrs.net

To Subscribe to this weekly e-thought send name and email to
austincrs@...
If you want to be removed from this list please reply with "Remove
Me" in the subject line.
WE HAVE MOVED!!!  We've outgrown our original space and we've moved
to the Eternal Way Center.   See website for a map.  NEW TIME IS 11
AM!!

New Science of Mind class starts June 3rd.  Join us for an in depth
study of Ralph Waldo Emerson's Essays.  We meet Thursdays from 7-9
PM. Call or email for more info.
Upcoming Sunday Talks:

July 11 - Are you Ready?  Ready to change your consciousness?  We
say we
want to change and then resist it at all costs.

July 18 - Learning to Fly – At some point we have to go solo.

July 25 - Creating Perfect Peace – Special Guest Speaker – Vance
Ferguson – Come enjoy his inspiring message.

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1) Reminder!!! Today Sunday July 11th Phone Banking Agst Bush—Get
Active Now=Ya'll!

Join a phone banking party run by MoveOn PAC—they start at varying
times today, from 2pm-7pm---.  We're going to register voters in one
of the important "battleground" states that will decide the
election.  It'll be fun - and a powerful way to help defeat George
W. Bush.  Want to come to the party?  You can sign up at:

http://action.moveonpac.org/phone/selectmtg.html?event_ids=154438

(from Amanda—I'm going to this early one b/c I am going to the
wonderful teacher tonite---see below!

Call for Change Phone Party
904 Robertson
Austin, TX 78703
Sunday, July 11, 02:00 PM

You can find other parties in your area -- or sign up to host your
own -- by going to:

http://action.moveonpac.org/phone/

We'll have a list of unregistered voters to call, and scripts to
read when we're on the phone. Afterwards, we'll send a helpful kit
to anyone who tells us they'd like to register to vote, and follow
up to make sure they do.  This has been shown to be a very effective
way to register voters - and there's never been a more important
time to boost registration than in the lead-up to this November's
election!

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2) Tonite!! Satsang with Nirmala in Austin, July 11-12

Nirmala invites you to join him in honoring the limitless love that
is our true nature. Everything is contained within the vastness that
you are, thus satsang (association with truth) is constant and
endless. Together we will enjoy the sweet richness that is revealed
when we give truth our undivided attention.
What is a Satsang?   Satsang means "gathering for the truth" and is
an opportunity through meditation, dialogue, and discussion to
discover the simple truth that the peace and happiness we have all
been seeking is always present here and now. Satsang is a chance to
finally rest from all seeking and struggle, and instead to
experience directly the completeness and perfection of our being.
Everything is already contained in the vastness that you are.
Nirmala invites you to join him in honoring this limitless love that
is our true nature. Together, we will enjoy the sweet richness that
is revealed when we give this truth our undivided attention.
Who is Nirmala? Nirmala offers satsang in gratitude for the love and
grace that flow through his teacher, Neelam, and for the blessings
of truth brought to this world by Ramana Maharshi and H.W.L. Poonja.
Satsang is offered as a celebration of the possibility in every
moment of recognizing the truth of who we are. Satsang is free.
Donations are welcome.

***Austin Dates:

Sunday, July 11: Satsang 7:30-9:30 PM
Monday, July 12: Satsang 7:30-9:30 PM
both at 8804 Grelle Lane in Austin
directions:

I-35 south east left on Slaughter go straight to end (half mile)
then Left on Lockhart Road, half mile and go first right on Nuckols
Crossing then half a mile again just past mail box 9032 go left down
dirt track they'll be a sign saying Krystall Ranch (there is no road
sign==)

--look for the the third house is 8804 look for the horses in coral.
kate@...
For more info, email James and Kate Mays
phone 291-8224
Check out his free books on the site!

Also, Nirmala's latest publication, The Heart's Wisdom is now
available for free as a PDF download.  In this short booklet,
Nirmala points the reader back to their own heart, the truest source
of wisdom. Visit http://www.enlightenedbeings.com/nirmala.html to
download this and other books by Nirmala. Nirmala is also available
for individual satsang sessions either in person or over the phone
(928- 445-7551)
For more info, see  http://www.endless-satsang.com
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3)
Austin DO-SOMETHING Activist Training, July 31, 10 am - 3 pm.  (from
Amanda—I highly recommend anything that Debbie Russell, the
organizer of thisevent, does==she is highly experienced---bright and
dedicated==a real inspiration to be with!Inspired by the "Do
Something" message following the credits of "Fahrenheit 9/11," a
coalition of peace & justice groups are providing the "how-to's" and
non-partisan "where-to's" on getting involved in community
organizing, taught by experienced grassroots organizers and public-
interest lobbyists.  Don't just be mad about the state of our
country/world, learn how to mobilize, campaign, work with media,
legislators and people from across the spectrum so you can DO
SOMETHING effectively to help!At the Austin Center for Peace &
Justice, 3801 Westminster. For info: www.austinpeacecenter.org.RSVP:
debmocracy@... or 389-0215 (lunch provided; $5 donation
requested).

http://www.dianicdreams.com/Herain/HealingMeditation01.htm

The Healing Meditation of the Goddess is one of the Most Empowering
and Fruitive of Practices one can perform for Spiritual Growth.

Someone may be interested in this.

S ô¿ô
      ~


Hi Folks;

I have exciting news for everyone!   Barbara, Our Angel Talk Lady is coming
back to Austin and will be doing a work shop at Lisa Mead's house on July
31st.  Please click on attachments for times,dates and locations.
If anyone wants to book a private Angel Talk session with Barbara, please
let me know! Call me at 261-4593. She'll be available the week end of July
29th,30th & 31st and also July 21st,22nd & 23rd!

Hope to hear from you soon.
Thanks and Many Blessings,
Michele
zcharette@...