19-22 Mother Earth Gathering: Silver Falls State Park, Silverton, OR (three nights, three days). Come to the Summer Solstice Event and celebrate Mother Nature! Music, hiking, tale-weavers, dancing, widening your circle of friends and building community. For info, call Bob LaDu at (503)502-1415.
22 Spiritual Cinema Workshop: “Deja Vu.” Vanessa Redgrave stars in a delightful story about meeting the love of your life. How do you balance commitment and spontaneity? Much to discuss, in addition to the surprise ending. 1:00-4:00pm, H.O.M.E. Center, 3892 Lancaster Dr NE, Salem. Register by June 15. (503)510-4902, spiritualcinema7@aol.com.
27 Spiritual Cinema Workshop: “Living Luminaries: On the Serious Business of Happiness” Insightful film featuring several New Thought luminaries, including Marianne Williamson, Michael Beckwith, Eckhart Tolle, and more. Questions include: Who we are, what we are doing here, and how we can achieve true happiness. Dialogue circle will discuss insights learned and how you find happiness in your life. 1:00-4:00pm H.O.M.E. Center, 3892 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem. Register by July 22. (503)510-4902, spiritualcinema7@aol.com.
24 Spiritual Cinema Workshop: Cheer Up! Selected Short Films. Enjoy five delightful short films about life, love, hope, and laughter: Dance, Lexie, Dance; Paper Roses; Flip-flop Flotsam; Chalk, & The Laughing Club of India. Call for more details. 1:00-4:00pm, H.O.M.E. Center, 3892 Lancaster Dr. NE, Salem. Register by August 19. (503)510-4902, spiritualcinema7@aol.com.
28 Spiritual Cinema Workshop: “Nobelity.” 1:00-4:00pm. Call for details. (503)510-4902, spiritualcinema7@aol.com.
Enjoy a clothes free lifestyle with other ‘Bare Spirits’ in the Salem / Dallas vicinity. Learn more by visiting www.BareSpirits.com or e-mail us at FunNotProfit@comcast.net.
M Self-led support/therapy group: Serious weekly commitment. Male/female. All ages. Confidentiality respected. No fees. Mon. evenings, 5-6:30pm. (subject to change). Details: (503)364-2450.
M Shamanic journey healing circle. Prerequisite is proficiency in shamanic journey technique. Every other Monday evening from 7-9:00 p.m. Cost is donation per class. Location is 1620 Commercial St. SE, Salem. Contact Howard Brockman at (503)370-4546 for additional information.
M, W, F Early Morning Zen Meditation: 7:00-8:00 a.m. in downtown Salem as a way of carrying the effects of meditation into one’s daily life. Beginning instruction and/or tea offered on Fridays. (503)391-2316 for info.
W Vipassana Meditation Group -Wednesdays, 7-9pm at Wat Buddha Oregon, the Thai Buddhist Temple of Oregon State, in Turner. The time is spent in chanting, walking and sitting meditation and Dhamma discussion. By donation (dana). Call (503) 391-9866 for info. www.thaioregon.com/wat
TH Expressive Dance: 7:30 pm Thursdays at 241 State St., Salem. Dance freestyle to great music in a supportive environment. Sliding scale $2-5. For more information, call Julie, (503) 363-3464.
SU Near Death Experiencer Support Group: Salem Friends of IANDS meets monthly the 2nd Sunday from 2 PM to 5 PM at 613 Piper St., Independence, OR. For information, call: (503) 838-3436 or E-Mail: foisalem@aol.com.
