Walk the Mini Camino Aug. 19 <\/p>\n
Unity Spiritual Enrichment Center hosts its first Mini Camino Walk along the Larry Scott Trail on Saturday, Aug. 19. <\/p>\n
The walk, set to begin at 10 a.m. at the Boat Haven marina, is a family outing and features a course set up for runners, walkers and those who require a wheelchair or walker, according to a press release. <\/p>\n
The walk is inspired by the Camino de Santiago in France and Spain, which has served for centuries as a pilgrimage for those seeking introspection and spiritual enlightenment. The intention of the Mini Camino is to bring the community together and heighten awareness of other spiritual traditions from around the world. <\/p>\n
In addition to an opening ceremony, there is to be live music at the beginning and end of the Camino performed by Jana Stanfield, Simon de Voil, Johnny Bryant and others. Stations along the 2-mile course are to be posted at each half mile. Like the original Camino, at the beginning of the walk, everyone receives a passport to have stamped at each station along the way; each stamp represents one of five world spiritual traditions. Participants can also receive a sacred token at each station. <\/p>\n
Return transportation is provided. Cost is $10 for adults, $5 children, to cover costs for the event. <\/p>\n
For more information, call 360-385-6519 or email <\/p>\n
First Nations fund drive launches Aug. 22 <\/p>\n
A fundraiser to support the First Nations legal struggle against the proposed Kinder Morgan Trans Mountain Pipeline is planned for 6-9 p.m., Tuesday, Aug. 22 at Finnriver Cider Garden, 124 Center Road, Chimacum. <\/p>\n
The event is intended to educate attendees about the perils this pipeline poses for the Salish Sea, according to a press release. <\/p>\n
Eric de Place, policy director of the Sightline Institute and leading authority on fossil fuel transport issues in the Pacific Northwest, is the keynote speaker. De Place is to cover a range of issues connected to fossil fuel transport, including carbon emissions, local pollution, transportation system impacts, rail policy and economics. The program also features a fun Gangnam-style performance by North Olympic Orca Pod, PT Songlines Choir and Jamestown SKlallam storyteller Hawk Grinnell. <\/p>\n
The event is sponsored by the Sierra Club, the Sightline Institute, Finnriver Farm & Cidery, the Native Connections Action Group and Green Sanctuary Environmental Action Committee of Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, and other groups. RAVEN (Respecting Aboriginal Values and Environmental Needs) Trust plans to distribute the tax-deductible donations, to be managed by the Sierra Club. <\/p>\n
This event is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome. <\/p>\n
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