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Articles Archive for June 2008

Indian Head Massage Certification (2 days)
Monday, 23 Jun, 2008 – 11:55 | No Comment

[ June 27, 2008; ] Indian Head Massage Certification Course (2 days) - Friday, June 27 and Friday, July 4 with Fusion School of Natural Health. For more information, see www.jackiecave.com or call Jackie at 613-389-4344.

Body Talk - Exploring the Wisdom of your Body
Tuesday, 10 Jun, 2008 – 19:20 | No Comment

[ June 11, 2008; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. August 20, 2008; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Artistic creativity can be used to detect illness or changes in health and well-being. It is also a powerful practice to enhance your sense of well-being and wholeness, even in times of serious illness.Mapping (on an outline of your body) your aches, pains and emotions using colours, shapes, textures, sounds and words, is a powerful [...]

Finding Harmony - Exploring the 4 Elements of Nature
Tuesday, 10 Jun, 2008 – 19:16 | No Comment

[ August 13, 2008; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
Earth, water, air and fire are the 4 elements of nature through which the spirit of nature creates, dissolves and transforms. Through the help of these 4 elements, we begin the process of looking within to discover who we are. In the process we find new strength, rejuvenation, direction, balance & harmony.
Using colour, images [...]

~ The BIG Doodle ~
Tuesday, 10 Jun, 2008 – 19:13 | No Comment

[ June 17, 2008; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. July 1, 2008; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. July 29, 2008; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. August 12, 2008; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. August 26, 2008; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. September 9, 2008; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
It is Time to Play!
While listening to music you will connect and experience the elements of movement to free yourself to doodle/draw, add colour, words…anything that allows full expression. This is about whole body play where anything can happen!
Be ready to explore. No experience required.

Dates: alternate Tuesdays, starting June 17th, except for July 15

Time: [...]

~ Expressive (Intuitive) Painting ~
Tuesday, 10 Jun, 2008 – 19:08 | No Comment

[ June 24, 2008; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. July 8, 2008; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. July 22, 2008; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. August 5, 2008; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. August 19, 2008; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. September 2, 2008; 6:30 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
Discover your creative spirit through expressive painting!
We are all born creative. In most cases we have forgotten how much fun it was to draw, colour and paint as children. Are you ready for some fun, exploration and discovery? Are you ready to give yourself permission to create spontaneously for the pure joy of it? You [...]

Seeing Things New & Fresh
Tuesday, 10 Jun, 2008 – 19:03 | No Comment

[ August 16, 2008; ]
Imagine that an image has a message for you embedded in its essence, that is, it has something to say to you about your life that is valuable.

In this workshop, you will be given 2-3 creative photographic assignments. Each assignment involves time to photograph and reflect. It is an opportunity to play as well as [...]

Photography as Visual Poetry
Tuesday, 10 Jun, 2008 – 19:00 | No Comment

[ June 13, 2008; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ]
Photography is visual poetry. We express our thoughts and feelings through the use of imagery, whether we are aware of it or not. When we explore what we see through photography and writing, we begin to discover what is stirring within us.
During this workshop, you will spend time image making, project or print the images [...]

Kingston Greens Annual “Thank-You” Garden Party
Tuesday, 10 Jun, 2008 – 15:30 | No Comment

[ June 14, 2008; 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. ] Kingston Greens Annual “Thank-You” Garden Party

Saturday, June 14, 2008 2:00 PM

 

Join the Kingston Greens for our Annual “Thank-You” Garden Party!

 

We are Canada’s fastest growing political party and it is only because of you…our volunteers.

 

So whether you are a long-time volunteer, or just starting out, we invite you and your family/friends to join with fellow [...]

Queen’s Solar Vehicle Display
Tuesday, 10 Jun, 2008 – 15:28 | No Comment

[ June 12, 2008; 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm. ] QUEEN’S SOLAR VEHICLE ON DISPLAY 
BEFORE COMPETING IN THE 
2008 NORTH AMERICAN SOLAR CHALLENGE
Date: Thursday, June 12, 2008 
Time: 3:00 – 4:30pm 
Location: Union Gallery (1st Floor Stauffer Library), 101 University Ave., Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario

On Thursday, June 12, the Queen’s University Solar Vehicle Team (QSVT) will be revealing its 11th car, Aurum, in celebration of its departure for the 2008 North [...]

Action Alert Deadline: Kingston’s Urban Boundary: Protect Mile Square Block
Tuesday, 10 Jun, 2008 – 15:26 | No Comment

[ June 10, 2008 to June 13, 2008. ] Kingston’s Urban Boundary: Protect Mile Square Block!
Help by June 13!

Kingston’s proposed Urban Boundary expansion puts significant woodlands at risk to development.  Developers lobbied to extend the boundary despite population studies showing there is no need.  Citizens must oppose the urban boundary expansion or risk the forest being paved over for development in the near future.

Areas at risk include [...]

The Skeleton Park Music Festival
Tuesday, 10 Jun, 2008 – 15:25 | No Comment

[ June 19, 2008 to June 21, 2008. ] The Skeleton Park Music Festival
Thursday-Saturday, June 19-21, 2008
McBurney Park

The Skeleton Park Music Festival, a free community festival featuring live music, local artisans, children’s activities and much more, is happening this year on June 19-21. They are looking for some kindhearted folks to help out with a variety of tasks (e.g., setup, environmental, security, teardown, etc.) [...]

Pastors for Peace - Caravan to Cuba - 4th Annual Dinner
Tuesday, 10 Jun, 2008 – 15:23 | No Comment

[ June 13, 2008; 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Canada Cuba Friendship Association of Kingston
4th Annual Fundraiser Dinner
Friday, June 13, 6pm
Queen Street United Church (corner of Clergy and Queen Sts.)

The annual Pastors for Peace Cuba Caravan is coming through Kingston soon! This is a wonderful annual event that sends tons of humanitarian aid to Cuba on 5 routes with events and rallies in over [...]

The Great Clothing Exchange
Tuesday, 10 Jun, 2008 – 15:22 | No Comment

[ June 14, 2008; ] The Great Clothing Exchange
Saturday, June 14, 9am-4pm
MacGillivary-Brown Hall (218 Barrie St.)

The Queen’s Environmental Club is holding a clothing exchange to advocate for smart consumerism and recycling, as well as to fundraise for Kanti Children’s Hospital in Katmandu, Nepal. The QEC is advocating for the return of balance, both economically and environmentally, through recycling and redistribution.
 
From [...]

The Seven Questions to Sustainability: Drawing from Mining Experiences across the World
Tuesday, 10 Jun, 2008 – 15:21 | No Comment

[ June 11, 2008; ] Workshop with IETP Special Guest, Dr. Anthony Hodge
“The Seven Questions to Sustainability: Drawing from Mining Experiences Across the World”
Wednesday, June 11, 8:30am-4:30pm
Queen’s University International Center (in the JDUC)

The Queen’s International Educator Training Program (IETP) is hosting a workshop by Dr. Anthony Hodge, Kinross Professor in Mining and Sustainability. Effective application of sustainability ideas involves expanding [...]

Healing with Crystals
Tuesday, 10 Jun, 2008 – 15:18 | No Comment

[ August 28, 2008; 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm. ]

Date:                          August 28th, 2008
Time:                          1:00-4:30 p.m.
Location:                   Search for Spirit, Battersea, Ont.
Cost:                          $40.00 Can. (plus gst).
Prerequisite:               none

 

For more information please visit: www.searchforspirit.ca