Hello,
Below is an event update for this years event! For more details, and to get involved visit our website at http://www.simplyhealthyfair.net.
We look forward to growing a stronger community with you!
4th Annual Simply Healthy
Creating Sustainable Communities
Simply Living Fair and Wellness Expo
Thursday, November 12th, 7:00pm – Monroe County Public Library
~KEYNOTE by Diana Leafe Christian, Editor Communities Magazine on "Ecovillages: Where They Are, What They're Doing, Why They Are Important" and Transition Towns”
Friday, November 13th, 6:00pm – Unitarian Universalist Church - $35
~LOCAL FOOD DINNER by Food Works for Middle Way House
Enjoy a four-course Farm to Table Dinner, delicious desert and
beverages highlighting locally grown fruits, vegetables, eggs, meat, and
cheeses. Local farmers will be on hand to talk about their products and
their farms.
Dr. Kellie Osmon,Kellie Osmon, MS, L.Ac. - Osmon Chiropractic Center, Acupuncturist, Herbalist, Chinese Medicine will make a presentation on the "Healing Properties of Foods"
Celebrate the abundance of local food in southern Indiana and learn more about Food Works for Middle Way House.
Saturday, November 14th
~VENDORS will set up the Showers Building from 9am to 4pm – Free to public
~WORKSHOPS in the Ivy Tech Community College Depot, 7th and Morton St. - $13/15 - and Students/Seniors - $10/12 for the day
~ CONVERSATION Moderated by Marti Crouch with Diana Leafe Christian, Lucille Bertuccio, Dave Parsons, Marcia Veldman - 4pm Unitarian Universalist Church, 2120 N. Fee Lane– Free
~HEALING SOUND CONCERT with Tom Roznowski, Deb
Phelps, Alain Barker, Patricia C. Coleman, Daryl Breeden,
Steve Pollitt, Karen Taborn, Jon Kay – 7pm – Unitarian Universalist Church, 2120 N. Fee Lane - $15/18 Students & Seniors - $12/15
*Opportunities for Community Building, Learning, Sharing, Growing, Playing, Networking
Information at http://www.simplyhealthyfair.net
simplyhlthy@gmail.com
Sponsors - Indiana Holistic Health Network, , Center for Sustainable Living, Green Dove, Local Food Bloomington, Food Works for Middle Way House, Reiki Peace & Wellness Arts, HART ROCK, Good Life Alternative, Quilter’s Comfort Tea, City of Bloomington, White Rabbit Copy, REAL COMPOST, Just Peace and Green Sanctuary Task Forces of the Unitarian Universalist Church) and others
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Wednesday, July 22, 2009
4th Annual "Simply Healthy " Wellness Fair and Simply Living Expo Coming Together
The 4th Annual "Simply Healthy: Creating Sustainable Communities" Simply Living Fair and Wellness Expo is set to take place November 12-14th, 2009. This years keynote presenter is Diana Leafe Christian, Editor of Communities Magazine and author of "Creating a Life Together: Practicle Tools to Grow Ecovillages and Intentional Communities" and" Finding Community: How to Join an Ecovillage or Intentional Community". The event creates an opportunity for Bloomington and nearby areas to work together as we share and examine ideas and resources that can be nurtured to create healthy, sustainable "green lifestyles". It is a goal of Simply Healthy Conveners to educate and inspire through the exploration of some of the many possibilities available locally and beyond that can be utilized to support becoming healthier, more sustainable communities.
This year's focus is on "Living Simply Well, Community Building, Eating Local and Eating Healing Meals". Activities feature workshops, speakers, exhibitions, the 2nd annual Local Food Dinner prepared by Middle Way Food Works,a full service catering business owned by Middle Way House, a Community Conversation with Diana Leafe Christian, Lucille Bertuccio, of the Center for Sustainable Living, Marcia Veldman, Farmers Market Director and other community leaders will be moderated by Marti Crouch, a consultant on the relationships between biotechnology, agriculture and the environment. Other events include activities for children and a Healing Sound Concert presenting a variety of musical talents, poetry and storytelling!
Everyone who participates in this event, wether a presenter, advertiser or sponsor, does so to help their community move toward a greater degree of health, stability and wellbeing. "Simply Healthy" is a benefit to present populations planting seeds to be nurtured as gifts for generations to come.
Kick off "Simply Healthy: Creating Sustainable Communities" Simply Living Fair on Thursday, November 12 with an evening Keynote presentation from Diana Leafe Christin speaking on "Ecovillages: Where They Are, What They're Doing, Why They're Important" with over 400 photos, this presentation shows how ecovillages worldwide integrate aspects of ecological, economic, and social/cultural/spiritual sustainability:
On Friday, November 13th enjoy the 2nd annual Local Food Dinner featuring produce and products from local growers and and producers.
Wake Saturday morning and you will have to decide to head over to take in the Vendors located in the Showers building beside the Bloomington Farmers Market, do some shopping for your favorite fall produce, then head over to the Unitarian Universalist Church for any number of workshops before the 4:00pm moderated Community Conversation. Let all of the events of the day settle in as you take your seat for the 7:00pm Healing Sound Concert.
This event is Sponsored and supported by: Indiana Holistic Health Network, Center for Sustainable Living, Middle Way Food Works, HART ROCK's Reiki Peace and Wellness Arts, The Good Life Alternative, Local Food Bloomington, Green Dove Network, Inc., Wandering Turtle Art Gallery, City of Bloomington, IN Commission on Sustainability, Quilter's Comfort, Indiana Living Green Magazine, White Rabbit Copy Services, and others.
Saturday, May 9, 2009
4th Annual "Simply Healthy: Creating Sustainable Communities" Simply Living Fair and Wellness Expo
The fourth annual “Simply Healthy: Creating Sustainable Community” Simply Living Fair and Wellness Expo, November 13th through 15th, 2009 in Bloomington, Indiana. This year we turn our attention to “Living Simply Well, Community Building, and Eating Local and Eating Healing Meals”.
Diana Leafe Christian will offer a keynote on "Ecovillages: Where They Are, What They're Doing, Why They're Important" With over 400 photos, this presentation shows how ecovillages worldwide integrate aspects of ecological, economic, and social/cultural/spiritual sustainability:
* permaculture design
* natural building
* renewable energy/off-grid power
* alternative technology
* sustainable agriculture
* Earth-restoration projects
* international peace activism
* service to specific populations in need
* local currencies
* on-site cottage industries
* participatory decision-making
* conflict resolution
* process and communication skills for bonding and connecting.
Diana shows why ecovillagers are devoted to developing these ecological settlements, how ecovillages are beneficially influencing the wider culture, and how ecovillages will most likely affect patterns of human settlement in the near future.
The presentation covers intentional community-style ecovillages in the Industrialized North, ecologically aware traditional villages in the Global South, and sustainability education centers in both hemispheres. Examples include ecovillage projects in North America, Europe, Africa, Latin America, and Asia.
The presentation is an hour and 10 minutes, with time for questions afterwards.
What People Say About Diana's Ecovillage Slide Show:
"Simply unforgettable. Diana delivers it with great style, wit, and heart, not to mention an encyclopedic authority borne of nearly two decades at the forefront of the intentional communities movement. All I can say is, 'Don't miss it!'"
-Daniel Drasin, Greenbrae, California
"An amazing, inspiring presentation." --Liz Walker, EcoVillage at Ithaca, New York
"Terrific! Diana is both knowledgeable and an excellent presenter . . . very professional and in-touch with her audience." -- Alastair Lough, Transition Training Center, Portland Maine
"The single best visual introduction to ecovillages I've seen. You maintain the humor, wisdom, and passion of your two indispensable books on finding and/or creating community. With only two days advance notice for the slide show, we packed the room here at Walnut Street Co-op, and I don't think anyone was disappointed. Highly recommended!" --Kenneth Mahaffey, Walnut Street Co-op, Berkeley, California
"Thorough, insightful, and far-reaching, beautiful, and well-organized. People attending were mesmerized and could barely contain their questions and excitement."
--Kat Steele, Oakland, California
"Fascinating and eye-opening. Your deep knowledge, practical approach, and love for the great human adventure of ecovillage life is touching and inspiring. Your work --and your presentation is truly a treasure!"
--Dave Nimmons, New York, New York
"This engaging, fact-filled presentation is upbeat, humorous and highly entertaining -- each new slide and new topic (from composting toilets to rotational grazing) sparks an ever deepening sense of hope for the future."
-- Angela Manno, New York, New York
"I've never seen a better presentation . . . it helped me feel connected with people all over the planet who care about the same things I do."
--Andi Feron, Common Fire Housing Co-op, Tivoli, New York
"Meticulously researched and beautifully presented. Diana shows us how small groups of people are sustaining themselves with cooperation instead of competition; stewardship instead of exploitation; and self-reliance instead of reliance upon a self-destructing economy. By showing us that we are not helpless in these challenging times, she is giving us a reason to hope, innumerable ways of being creative, and positive ideals to work with as the structures of our societies crumble about us. I recommend her ecovillage slide show with all my heart!"
--Carolyn North, Berkeley, California
"Your presentation was very inspiring -- people here are still excitedly telling each other about it. I know it will bring our community some good ideas and actions."
--Valorie Rockney, EcoVillage at Ithaca, New York
Bio info:
Diana Leafe Christian is author of Creating a Life Together: Practical Tools to Grow Ecovillages and Intentional Communities and Finding Community: How to Join an Ecovillage or Intentional Community. Editor of Communities magazine for 14 years, she publishes "Ecovillages," a free online publication http://www.EcovillageNews.org. Diana leads workshops, offers consultations on process and communication issues, and speaks at conferences internationally. Her articles have appeared in Mother Earth News, Cohousing magazine, Permaculture Activist, and the Encyclopedia of Community. She's been interviewed by Time Magazine, the New York Times, Harper's Magazine, AARP magazine, New Dimensions Radio, Peak Moment TV, NPR, and the BBC. She writes about consensus and process and communication skills for the website of the Cohousing Association of the U.S. http://www.cohousing.org/blog/937 Diana lives at Earthaven Ecovillage in North Carolina. http://www.DianaLeafeChristian.org
Diana Leafe Christian will offer a keynote on "Ecovillages: Where They Are, What They're Doing, Why They're Important" With over 400 photos, this presentation shows how ecovillages worldwide integrate aspects of ecological, economic, and social/cultural/spiritual sustainability:
* permaculture design
* natural building
* renewable energy/off-grid power
* alternative technology
* sustainable agriculture
* Earth-restoration projects
* international peace activism
* service to specific populations in need
* local currencies
* on-site cottage industries
* participatory decision-making
* conflict resolution
* process and communication skills for bonding and connecting.
Diana shows why ecovillagers are devoted to developing these ecological settlements, how ecovillages are beneficially influencing the wider culture, and how ecovillages will most likely affect patterns of human settlement in the near future.
The presentation covers intentional community-style ecovillages in the Industrialized North, ecologically aware traditional villages in the Global South, and sustainability education centers in both hemispheres. Examples include ecovillage projects in North America, Europe, Africa, Latin America, and Asia.
The presentation is an hour and 10 minutes, with time for questions afterwards.
What People Say About Diana's Ecovillage Slide Show:
"Simply unforgettable. Diana delivers it with great style, wit, and heart, not to mention an encyclopedic authority borne of nearly two decades at the forefront of the intentional communities movement. All I can say is, 'Don't miss it!'"
-Daniel Drasin, Greenbrae, California
"An amazing, inspiring presentation." --Liz Walker, EcoVillage at Ithaca, New York
"Terrific! Diana is both knowledgeable and an excellent presenter . . . very professional and in-touch with her audience." -- Alastair Lough, Transition Training Center, Portland Maine
"The single best visual introduction to ecovillages I've seen. You maintain the humor, wisdom, and passion of your two indispensable books on finding and/or creating community. With only two days advance notice for the slide show, we packed the room here at Walnut Street Co-op, and I don't think anyone was disappointed. Highly recommended!" --Kenneth Mahaffey, Walnut Street Co-op, Berkeley, California
"Thorough, insightful, and far-reaching, beautiful, and well-organized. People attending were mesmerized and could barely contain their questions and excitement."
--Kat Steele, Oakland, California
"Fascinating and eye-opening. Your deep knowledge, practical approach, and love for the great human adventure of ecovillage life is touching and inspiring. Your work --and your presentation is truly a treasure!"
--Dave Nimmons, New York, New York
"This engaging, fact-filled presentation is upbeat, humorous and highly entertaining -- each new slide and new topic (from composting toilets to rotational grazing) sparks an ever deepening sense of hope for the future."
-- Angela Manno, New York, New York
"I've never seen a better presentation . . . it helped me feel connected with people all over the planet who care about the same things I do."
--Andi Feron, Common Fire Housing Co-op, Tivoli, New York
"Meticulously researched and beautifully presented. Diana shows us how small groups of people are sustaining themselves with cooperation instead of competition; stewardship instead of exploitation; and self-reliance instead of reliance upon a self-destructing economy. By showing us that we are not helpless in these challenging times, she is giving us a reason to hope, innumerable ways of being creative, and positive ideals to work with as the structures of our societies crumble about us. I recommend her ecovillage slide show with all my heart!"
--Carolyn North, Berkeley, California
"Your presentation was very inspiring -- people here are still excitedly telling each other about it. I know it will bring our community some good ideas and actions."
--Valorie Rockney, EcoVillage at Ithaca, New York
Bio info:
Diana Leafe Christian is author of Creating a Life Together: Practical Tools to Grow Ecovillages and Intentional Communities and Finding Community: How to Join an Ecovillage or Intentional Community. Editor of Communities magazine for 14 years, she publishes "Ecovillages," a free online publication http://www.EcovillageNews.org. Diana leads workshops, offers consultations on process and communication issues, and speaks at conferences internationally. Her articles have appeared in Mother Earth News, Cohousing magazine, Permaculture Activist, and the Encyclopedia of Community. She's been interviewed by Time Magazine, the New York Times, Harper's Magazine, AARP magazine, New Dimensions Radio, Peak Moment TV, NPR, and the BBC. She writes about consensus and process and communication skills for the website of the Cohousing Association of the U.S. http://www.cohousing.org/blog/937 Diana lives at Earthaven Ecovillage in North Carolina. http://www.DianaLeafeChristian.org
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