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		<title>May 18, 2010 Grandmothers will be holding Water Prayers &#8211; 7PM</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 17 May 2010 16:53:52 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Earth Clock is not listed in this event, but its the closest place we have! Please join us at 7PM
From: Center for Sacred Studies
Subject: May 18, 2010 Grandmothers will be holding Water Prayers
We, the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers
Ask you to join us:
MAY 18, 2010
CONSCIOUS PARTICIPATION IN HEALING OUR PLANETARY WATERS
OUR MOTHER EARTH [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Earth Clock is not listed in this event, but its the closest place we have! Please join us at 7PM</p>
<p>From: Center for Sacred Studies</p>
<p>Subject: May 18, 2010 Grandmothers will be holding Water Prayers</p>
<p>We, the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers<br />
Ask you to join us:</p>
<p>MAY 18, 2010<br />
CONSCIOUS PARTICIPATION IN HEALING OUR PLANETARY WATERS</p>
<p>OUR MOTHER EARTH NEEDS YOUR HELP!<br />
Along with many peoples all around the globe, and many water prayers this spring, we are calling for a MASSIVE GLOBAL EFFORT</p>
<p>Our main intention for this healing is to return the waters to their original pure crystalline blueprint, and to add to their abundance for the nourishment of ALL living things on the planet.</p>
<p>Pray in your local waterways, at the rivers or lakes or streams. Or pray with a bowl of water in the middle of the cities.</p>
<p>&#8220;We are Water Babies.<br />
Do not to forget to say thank you every day for the water you drink,<br />
the water you bathe in.<br />
Without our Mother water we would not survive.&#8221;<br />
 Grandmother Agnes Baker Pilgrim, Takelma Siletz, Oregon</p>
<p>The specific ceremonies being conducted on May 18, 2010: </p>
<p>Grandmothers will be holding Water Prayers in the following places:</p>
<p>African Rainforest, Gabon &#8211; Grandmother Bernadette Rebienot<br />
Great Lakes, USA- Grandmother Rita Blumenstein<br />
Mountains of Oaxaca, Huautla de Jimenez &#8211; Grandmother Julieta Casimiro<br />
Desert of the American Southwest- Grandmother Mona Polacca<br />
France &#8211; Grandmother Flordemayo<br />
Black Hills of North America- Beatrice and Rita Long Visitor Holy Dance<br />
Plains of North America, Montana-Grandmother Margaret Behan<br />
Hood River, Oregon- Agnes Baker Pilgrim<br />
Nepalese Himalayas- Aama Bombo<br />
Brazilian Amazon-Grandmothers Maria Alice Freire and Clara Shinobu Iura<br />
Tibetan Ceremonies in Canada- Tsering Dolma Gyaltong<br />
Mahia, Aotearoa, New Zealand &#8211; Ambassador Pauline Tangiora </p>
<p>At the same time, people will be praying at<br />
Nine specific bodies of water around the planet using crystalline energy</p>
<p>· Lake Tahoe, California<br />
· Lake Titicaca, Peru<br />
· Lake MacKay Australia<br />
· Lake Chad, Africa<br />
· Lake Bikkal, Russia<br />
· Lake Kissyk-Kul, Kyrgyzstan<br />
· Lake Geneva, Switzerland<br />
· Lake Superior, Minnesota<br />
· Colorado River Complex (Healing and Purification Ceremonies for this vital USA waterway)</p>
<p>&#8220;Water reflects the human soul. If you say, &#8216;thank you&#8217; to water, it will be reflected in the form of beautiful crystals overflowing with gratitude in return.&#8221;  Masuru Emoto, The Secret Life of Water</p>
<p>For more information:<br />
www.goldeneagleceremonies.com</p>
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		<title>RAIN or SHINE! Firewalk to benefit The Earth Clock</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 06 May 2010 02:36:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Date:	Saturday, July 10th, 2010
Time:	6:30pm &#8211; 10:30pm
Location: Hinesburg &#8211; 56 mechanicsville Rd Hinesburg, VT
Cost: $75
Call 802-578-8774 to register.
Pre Registration Required!
Go Beyond the Limits of Your Mind!
Join us for an evening of fun and excitement!
(Bring Your FREINDS!!)
Heather Rice and Patrick Macmanaway bring you an opportunity to go beyond what you thought was possible!
Firewalking is an ancient practice [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Date:	Saturday, July 10th, 2010<br />
Time:	6:30pm &#8211; 10:30pm<br />
Location: Hinesburg &#8211; 56 mechanicsville Rd Hinesburg, VT<br />
Cost: $75</p>
<p>Call 802-578-8774 to register.</p>
<p>Pre Registration Required!</p>
<p>Go Beyond the Limits of Your Mind!<br />
Join us for an evening of fun and excitement!<br />
(Bring Your FREINDS!!)</p>
<p>Heather Rice and Patrick Macmanaway bring you an opportunity to go beyond what you thought was possible!</p>
<p>Firewalking is an ancient practice intended to empower and heal. Walking barefoot over hot coals burning at over 1,200° Fahrenheit seems impossible, yet over half a million Americans have done it. </p>
<p>How many other things in your life seem impossible?</p>
<p>This workshop is about healing ourselves by overcoming our fears and limiting beliefs. Your ideas about reality will be changed forever. Discover for yourself how everything is possible, and learn valuable tools to help you confront limitations in all areas of your life.</p>
<p>The workshop is an exhilarating blend of ritual, love, music and laughter. Actually walking on the fire is completely voluntary, and not everyone chooses to do it. Even if you don’t walk, participating in the ceremony and witnessing others walking is an inspiring and empowering experience!</p>
<p>Dr. Heather Rice is a healer and an experienced Firewalking Instructor. She has been a staff trainer for the Firewalking Institute of Research and Education. Since 1993, she has led more than a thousand people over the coals, in the USA, Switzerland, Zimbabwe, New Zealand and Great Britain.</p>
<p>Don’t miss this opportunity to move forward in your life<br />
and help to fund the educational curriculum of the Earth Clock!</p>
<p>Call Today!<br />
802-578-8774</p>
<p>Please send $50 deposit check to<br />
PJCVT/Burlington Earth Clock<br />
PO Box 5573<br />
Burlington, VT 05401</p>
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		<title>Beltane / Mayday Celebration!</title>
		<link>http://circlesforpeace.org/2010/04/15/beltane-mayday-celebration/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 16 Apr 2010 02:55:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Date:	Saturday, May 1, 2010
Time:	2:00pm &#8211; 4:00pm
Location: The Burlington Earth Clock

Come One, Come All to Celebrate the Changing of the Seasons and the Fertility of Planet!
Vermont&#8217;s own Shyla Nelson and the Good Earth Singers will lead this celebration of Bountiful Delight!
Mark you Calendars (go ahead, I&#8217;ll wait&#8230;)
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Date:	Saturday, May 1, 2010<br />
Time:	2:00pm &#8211; 4:00pm<br />
Location: The Burlington Earth Clock</p>
<p><a href='http://circlesforpeace.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/beltane.jpg' title='Beltane'><img src='http://circlesforpeace.org/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/beltane.thumbnail.jpg' alt='Beltane' /></a></p>
<p>Come One, Come All to Celebrate the Changing of the Seasons and the Fertility of Planet!</p>
<p>Vermont&#8217;s own Shyla Nelson and the Good Earth Singers will lead this celebration of Bountiful Delight!</p>
<p>Mark you Calendars (go ahead, I&#8217;ll wait&#8230;)</p>
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		<title>Equinox Sunset</title>
		<link>http://circlesforpeace.org/2010/03/16/equinox-sunset-2/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2010 16:10:14 +0000</pubDate>
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The sun will be setting around 6:50 on Saturday March 20th.Sunset is at 6:50 with the mountains.
I think the equinoxes are are about the calm balance, so don&#8217;t have a big event planned. It&#8217;s about what is arising so we can do an impromptu thing, circle of hands, song or silence. If anyone has something [...]]]></description>
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<p>The sun will be setting around 6:50 on Saturday March 20th.Sunset is at 6:50 with the mountains.<br />
I think the equinoxes are are about the calm balance, so don&#8217;t have a big event planned. It&#8217;s about what is arising so we can do an impromptu thing, circle of hands, song or silence. If anyone has something to share, that is good.<br />
Please join us.</p>
<p>Also, if you want pictures of the alignment on the stone, Friday might be better as there won&#8217;t be as many people in the circle.</p>
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		<title>Help Complete the Burlington Earth Clock!</title>
		<link>http://circlesforpeace.org/2010/02/01/help-build-the-burlington-earth-clock/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 01 Feb 2010 15:30:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are excited to share news of a community project with you, and invite you to join our expanding circle of participation and support.
Circles for Peace is a Vermont grassroots non-profit organization that is based on the philosophy that inner peace and inner strength can be restored by witnessing the rhythms and cycles of nature.
Our [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are excited to share news of a community project with you, and invite you to join our expanding circle of participation and support.</p>
<p>Circles for Peace is a Vermont grassroots non-profit organization that is based on the philosophy that inner peace and inner strength can be restored by witnessing the rhythms and cycles of nature.</p>
<p>Our first project is The Burlington Earth Clock. </p>
<p>We are building The Burlington Earth Clock on land provided by the Burlington Parks Department at Blanchard Beach on the bike path just north of Oakledge Park (a popular spot for watching the sunset).</p>
<p>Plans include the development of an educational curriculum for K-12 in the areas of science and math, art and history.</p>
<p>We are currently fundraising to complete landscaping, install information signs and the 6&#8242; granite sundial in the middle of the circle.</p>
<p>Your financial contribution is crucial to this project. WE ARE ONLY $8,000 AWAY FROM OUR $80,000 GOAL!!<br />
The City of Burlington has offered a $2500 matching grant as support. </p>
<p>Please give generously.</p>
<p>BCA/CFP<br />
PO Box 5573<br />
Burlington, VT 05401</p>
<p>Thanks for your support. Everyone giving what bit they can has made this project a success so far. </p>
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		<title>Sun Headed to the Longest Night of the Year</title>
		<link>http://circlesforpeace.org/2009/12/21/sun-headed-to-the-longest-night-of-the-year/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Dec 2009 04:58:23 +0000</pubDate>
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In one week the day will be 2 minutes longer&#8230;
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<p>In one week the day will be 2 minutes longer&#8230;</p>
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		<title>Proposed Site Sign</title>
		<link>http://circlesforpeace.org/2009/12/15/site-sign/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 16 Dec 2009 06:07:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<title>Volunteer Landscaping Sat. 17th 9am &#8211; Please Join Us!</title>
		<link>http://circlesforpeace.org/2009/10/14/volunteer-landscaping-sat-17th-9am-please-join-us/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2009 21:12:30 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Saturday at 9am we are doing a volunteer landscaping session at the Earth Clock to get it ready for winter. Rain or Shine. Please join us.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Saturday at 9am we are doing a volunteer landscaping session at the Earth Clock to get it ready for winter. Rain or Shine. Please join us.</p>
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		<title>Dr. Patrick MacManaway at Fletcher Free Library</title>
		<link>http://circlesforpeace.org/2009/09/06/dr-patrick-macmanaway-at-fletcher-free-library/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 06 Sep 2009 21:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Burlington Permaculture presents&#8230;
Ancient Landscapes, Ancient Wisdom
Cultivating Relationship with the Spirit of Place
September 9, 7:00PM-9:00PM Fletcher Free Library &#8211; Free
An intimate lecture by Dr. Patrick MacManaway &#8211; a third generation holistic therapist with a degree in Medicine and training in both eastern and western earth-centered healing practices. The author of Dowsing for Health, creative consultant for [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Burlington Permaculture presents&#8230;<br />
Ancient Landscapes, Ancient Wisdom<br />
Cultivating Relationship with the Spirit of Place<br />
September 9, 7:00PM-9:00PM Fletcher Free Library &#8211; Free</strong></p>
<p>An intimate lecture by Dr. Patrick MacManaway &#8211; a third generation holistic therapist with a degree in Medicine and training in both eastern and western earth-centered healing practices. The author of Dowsing for Health, creative consultant for the Burlington Earth Clock and past President of the British Society of Dowsers, he brings a holistic perspective to enhancing the health and vitality of landscape &#038; of our relationship with place.</p>
<p>Primal cultures view the world as having an underlying life force – of chi or prana – moving through the landscape much as chi moves in meridians through the human body, characterizing the qualities of place in each and every location. Nodal points – or dragons eyes – are places of exaggerated atmosphere and elemental power, historically used for the siting of sacred spaces, temples and churches. Early agricultural practices seeking to balance these factors in the landscape have recently been shown to increase the growing season and to directly affect the health of plant, animal and human health. This emerging knowledge is now becoming integrated into both holistic and mainstream practices in many European countries with great promise for enhancing our immediate domestic and working environments as well as guiding stewardship practices in the landscape at large.</p>
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		<title>Celebrate Solstice at the Earth Clock!</title>
		<link>http://circlesforpeace.org/2009/06/16/celebrate-solstice-at-the-earth-clock/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2009 15:41:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[SATURDAY JUNE 20TH AT THE EARTH CLOCK 2pm
Site Dedication and fun in the sun with Burlington&#8217;s own SAMBATUCATA, as well MORRIS dancing.
The Earth Clock is an incredible addition to our community.
Bring your friends, bring your family!!
Please contact David at 802-578-8774.
SUNDAY JUNE 21ST AT THE EARTH CLOCK 6:30 pm 
Celebrate Summer Solstice with the Green Mountain [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>SATURDAY JUNE 20TH AT THE EARTH CLOCK 2pm</strong><br />
Site Dedication and fun in the sun with Burlington&#8217;s own <a href="http://www.sambatucada.org/">SAMBATUCATA</a>, as well <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/On-the-Border-Morris/79300483845">MORRIS dancing</a>.<br />
The Earth Clock is an incredible addition to our community.<br />
Bring your friends, bring your family!!<br />
Please contact David at 802-578-8774.</p>
<p><strong>SUNDAY JUNE 21ST AT THE EARTH CLOCK 6:30 pm </strong><br />
Celebrate Summer Solstice with the Green Mountain Druid Order<br />
at the Burlington Earth Clock Stone Circle!<br />
Picnic Potluck 6:30 pm<br />
Ceremony at 7:30-9pm<br />
    Come anytime in the afternoon to play on the beach, weather permitting!</p>
<p>All are welcome in our sacred circle to honor the height of light! </p>
<p>Please bring:<br />
   Towel, blanket, eating implements, potluck picnic (optional),<br />
   Flowers and greenery to offer the lake and stones, Instruments! </p>
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