Take a look at last years slide presentation of the show and you will see what's in store for this year.
The 2011 Trashion Refashion Show - A Benefit for the Center for Sustainable Living
is just a few days away on March 26, 2011 from 7-10pm at the Bloomington Convention Center (Indiana). The event promises "An explosion of creative fashion made from recycled materials
* Two runway shows
* Live music
* Silent auction
* Cash bar
* Community art project
Visit their website to watch a slide show of the 2010 Trashion Refashion Show
For more information contact: bloomingtontrashion@gmail.com
Join our Facebook Group, Bloomington Trashion
Be a part of the show by sponsoring this exciting event.
Learn more about the Center for Sustainable Living
Tickets will be available from this site and at Bloomingfoods stores in March, 2011- $15-advance, $20 at the door, $10-under 18
Showing posts with label Indiana. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Indiana. Show all posts
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
2011 BE MORE AWARD CELEBRATION
The 2011 BE MORE AWARD CELEBRATION in Bloomington, Indiana takes place TUESDAY, APRIL 5, 2011, 7-8:30PM in the BUSKIRK-CHUMLEY THEATER. This event is FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Be More...Inspired to do works to benefit your community! This event highlights and celebrates the extraordinary accomplishments of volunteers throughout our community.
Visit this link to Read more about all of the 86 nominees online at http://www.bloomington.in.gov/bemore.
Be More...Inspired to do works to benefit your community! This event highlights and celebrates the extraordinary accomplishments of volunteers throughout our community.
Visit this link to Read more about all of the 86 nominees online at http://www.bloomington.in.gov/bemore.
Monday, March 14, 2011
Indiana Seeks to Amend Constitution to Ban Gay Marriage and Attack on Women's Reproductive Health
Dear Reader,
I am more interested in people loving people in healthy relationships whether they be men and women, man and man or woman and woman and putting our collective resources into practices and legislation that will support the health and well being of all of our citizens. The reality is that families come in a variety of forms and in the interest of healthy families which makes for healthy communities, all families need to b equally respected. If any marriage is threatened, then the couple within that marriage needs to look within their own marriage for the root of their problems,not outside at others relationships. PCC
Today "The Goshen News" - http://goshennews.com/breakingnews/x814636078/Critics-of-amendment-banning-gay-marriage-to-rally March 14, 2011
Critics of amendment banning gay marriage to rally
Anonymous Associated Press Mon Mar 14, 2011, 09:54 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS — Opponents of a proposed constitutional amendment banning gay marriage and civil unions plan to rally at the Indiana Statehouse.
The "Equality for All Hoosiers" rally Monday comes two days before a Senate committee meeting that will take up the issue. The Republican-controlled House already has approved the proposal, and the Republican-led Senate also is expected to pass it.
Supporters of the amendment say it would provide an additional layer of protection for traditional marriage in case courts later overturn Indiana's current law banning same-sex marriage. Critics say the amendment is unnecessary and would write discrimination into Indiana's constitution.
If the General Assembly approves the proposal this year, it would have to pass again in 2013 or 2014 to be on the ballot in 2014.
ATTACK ON WOMENS HEALTH IN INDIANA!
Womens health is under attack in Indiana and House Bill 1210 is one example of legislation that I think undermines the health and well being of women. If this bill becomes law, it would actually require doctors to lie to pregnant women and tell them that getting an abortion increases their risk of breast cancer -- even though science says is doesn't »
This bill bans abortion after 20 weeks. It would force a woman to have an ultrasound unless she submits a written refusal. Plus, it defunds groups like Planned Parenthood a much needed community resource supporting women’s and girl’s health as the numbers of those slipping into poverty rise. Further language of this bill would scare some women into believing the lie that terminating a pregnancy means they could get breast cancer. The whole abortion/breast cancer theory is controversial and the studies that made the connection are widely considered flawed.
It is unfortunate that politicians are inserting their personal ideologies between the welfare of women and the truthful support of her health practitioner. In a time when we need all of our citizens to be healthy, I think it a grave error for Indiana or any lawmakers to mandate the spread of misinformation and fear tactics that would have the result of miss-educating and reducing the quality of health care to women.
Thank you for reading this, and I hope that you will take the time to read further and educate your self and tell your lawmakers to oppose House Bill 1210 and other attack on women's health »
In health and wellness,
Patricia
I am more interested in people loving people in healthy relationships whether they be men and women, man and man or woman and woman and putting our collective resources into practices and legislation that will support the health and well being of all of our citizens. The reality is that families come in a variety of forms and in the interest of healthy families which makes for healthy communities, all families need to b equally respected. If any marriage is threatened, then the couple within that marriage needs to look within their own marriage for the root of their problems,not outside at others relationships. PCC
Today "The Goshen News" - http://goshennews.com/breakingnews/x814636078/Critics-of-amendment-banning-gay-marriage-to-rally March 14, 2011
Critics of amendment banning gay marriage to rally
Anonymous Associated Press Mon Mar 14, 2011, 09:54 AM EDT
INDIANAPOLIS — Opponents of a proposed constitutional amendment banning gay marriage and civil unions plan to rally at the Indiana Statehouse.
The "Equality for All Hoosiers" rally Monday comes two days before a Senate committee meeting that will take up the issue. The Republican-controlled House already has approved the proposal, and the Republican-led Senate also is expected to pass it.
Supporters of the amendment say it would provide an additional layer of protection for traditional marriage in case courts later overturn Indiana's current law banning same-sex marriage. Critics say the amendment is unnecessary and would write discrimination into Indiana's constitution.
If the General Assembly approves the proposal this year, it would have to pass again in 2013 or 2014 to be on the ballot in 2014.
ATTACK ON WOMENS HEALTH IN INDIANA!
Womens health is under attack in Indiana and House Bill 1210 is one example of legislation that I think undermines the health and well being of women. If this bill becomes law, it would actually require doctors to lie to pregnant women and tell them that getting an abortion increases their risk of breast cancer -- even though science says is doesn't »
This bill bans abortion after 20 weeks. It would force a woman to have an ultrasound unless she submits a written refusal. Plus, it defunds groups like Planned Parenthood a much needed community resource supporting women’s and girl’s health as the numbers of those slipping into poverty rise. Further language of this bill would scare some women into believing the lie that terminating a pregnancy means they could get breast cancer. The whole abortion/breast cancer theory is controversial and the studies that made the connection are widely considered flawed.
It is unfortunate that politicians are inserting their personal ideologies between the welfare of women and the truthful support of her health practitioner. In a time when we need all of our citizens to be healthy, I think it a grave error for Indiana or any lawmakers to mandate the spread of misinformation and fear tactics that would have the result of miss-educating and reducing the quality of health care to women.
Thank you for reading this, and I hope that you will take the time to read further and educate your self and tell your lawmakers to oppose House Bill 1210 and other attack on women's health »
In health and wellness,
Patricia
Monday, September 6, 2010
The Arts Alliance of Bloomington
The Arts Alliance of Bloomington group has been formed as a group for artists; "...a facilitating and communications agency that ideally will connect artists and groups of artists (or “guilds”) with one another and,through a steering committee and a smaller coordinating committee, flow that connection on to those entities, such as local government, IU, the Chamber of Commerce, Ivy Tech and others that may have resources or can otherwise help materially achieve whatever goals are identified."
Why do I post this to the Indiana Holistic Health Network Blog? I offer this information here because I believe that the arts are among the major ingredients to healthy people and communities. Lots of research data exist about the benefits arts offer in support of mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. I have also been a working artist for my entire adult life; and I personally know the valuable role arts have played within my own life, to the art viewing public and to the hundreds, maybe thousands of students, I have had the joy of sharing my artist skills with.
If you are an artist working the Bloomington, Indiana area and would like to connect with the AAB join the group here - http://groups.google.com/group/bloomington-arts/
Blessings of health and art!
Why do I post this to the Indiana Holistic Health Network Blog? I offer this information here because I believe that the arts are among the major ingredients to healthy people and communities. Lots of research data exist about the benefits arts offer in support of mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing. I have also been a working artist for my entire adult life; and I personally know the valuable role arts have played within my own life, to the art viewing public and to the hundreds, maybe thousands of students, I have had the joy of sharing my artist skills with.
If you are an artist working the Bloomington, Indiana area and would like to connect with the AAB join the group here - http://groups.google.com/group/bloomington-arts/
Blessings of health and art!
Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Upcoming Sanshinji Retreats -
Sanshinji, a part of the Indiana Holistic Health Network has a regular practice schedule and various retreats and teachings scheduled through out the year.
September Sesshin (September 1 - 6) at Sanshinji
During this sesshin we practice in complete silence. The sesshin is an opportunity for participants to focus strictly on zazen with minimal distractions. If you wish to participate, we recommend that you read Opening the Hand of Thought by Kosho Uchiyama Roshi in order to understand the significance of the sesshin. We also recommend you have some retreat experience before participating in an Uchiyama Roshi-style sesshin.
Genzo-e at Dharma Field Zen Center (September 15 - 20)
Genzo-e at Dharma Field Zen Center will be Shobogenzo Bussho (Buddha Nature) Part 3.
Please contact Dharma Field ZC for more information and registration.
Walking Retreat in Hot Springs, NC (October 15 - 17)
Okumura Roshi has been annually leading a walking meditation retreat on the Appalachian Trail. Lodging at the historic Sunnybank Inn with organic vegetarian meals and evening soaks in the nearby geothermal warm mineral springs.
"My idea of a walking retreat is rather like a pilgrimage (junrei) in Japan. Even though there are no Buddhist temples to visit on the Appalachian Trail around Hot Springs, as Dogen wrote in his Mountain and Water Sutra, 'The mountains and rivers at this moment are the manifestation of the ancient buddhas.' We will 'just walk,' letting go of our thoughts, opening ourselves to being truly intimate with ourselves and nature." - Okumura Roshi
For more information visit http://www.sanshinji.org or contact admin@sanshinji.org.
September Sesshin (September 1 - 6) at Sanshinji
During this sesshin we practice in complete silence. The sesshin is an opportunity for participants to focus strictly on zazen with minimal distractions. If you wish to participate, we recommend that you read Opening the Hand of Thought by Kosho Uchiyama Roshi in order to understand the significance of the sesshin. We also recommend you have some retreat experience before participating in an Uchiyama Roshi-style sesshin.
Genzo-e at Dharma Field Zen Center (September 15 - 20)
Genzo-e at Dharma Field Zen Center will be Shobogenzo Bussho (Buddha Nature) Part 3.
Please contact Dharma Field ZC for more information and registration.
Walking Retreat in Hot Springs, NC (October 15 - 17)
Okumura Roshi has been annually leading a walking meditation retreat on the Appalachian Trail. Lodging at the historic Sunnybank Inn with organic vegetarian meals and evening soaks in the nearby geothermal warm mineral springs.
"My idea of a walking retreat is rather like a pilgrimage (junrei) in Japan. Even though there are no Buddhist temples to visit on the Appalachian Trail around Hot Springs, as Dogen wrote in his Mountain and Water Sutra, 'The mountains and rivers at this moment are the manifestation of the ancient buddhas.' We will 'just walk,' letting go of our thoughts, opening ourselves to being truly intimate with ourselves and nature." - Okumura Roshi
For more information visit http://www.sanshinji.org or contact admin@sanshinji.org.
Monday, April 19, 2010
Save Bradford Woods for MCCSC 5th Graders!
Save Bradford Woods for MCCSC
For more than fifty years, Monroe County fifth graders have been spending time in the woods, enjoying nature and learning about ecosystems and the need to conserve resources. This year, the school corporation has eliminated all funding for future trips to Bradford Woods. A grassroots action organization,"Save Bradford Woods for MCCSC," has formed to raise funds to reinstate Bradford Woods outdoor education program in the Monroe County schools budget for the coming year. The need is urgent and immediate: $40,000 must be raised by May 15th to enable Monroe County fifth-graders to attend Bradford Woods in 2010--2011.
Concerned citizens can donate online directly to the MCCS Foundation via their website (https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/FoundationofMonoreCountyCommun/OnlineGiving.html). To ensure that online donations are targeted to support the Bradford Woods campaign, donors must a) select "Designated Gift" in the "Purpose of Gift" pull down menu, AND b) type "Bradford Woods" in the "Related Gift Information" field.
Additionally, starting Monday, April 19, all Bloomingfoods cash registers will be equipped with the means to enable customers to donate funds to the MCCSC Foundation earmarked specifically for Bradford Woods.
“Save Bradford Woods for MCCSC” encourages all concerned citizens to join this effort to ensure that local schoolchildren continue to benefit from the experience of outdoor education. In this time of crises in the environment and in children’s health, outdoor education has never been more important. The time to act is now! Join with us to save Bradford Woods for MCCSC!
For more information or to get involved check us out on Facebook (Save Bradford Woods for MCCSC) or visit the Support Public Education in Monroe County booth at the Farmer’s Market.
For more than fifty years, Monroe County fifth graders have been spending time in the woods, enjoying nature and learning about ecosystems and the need to conserve resources. This year, the school corporation has eliminated all funding for future trips to Bradford Woods. A grassroots action organization,"Save Bradford Woods for MCCSC," has formed to raise funds to reinstate Bradford Woods outdoor education program in the Monroe County schools budget for the coming year. The need is urgent and immediate: $40,000 must be raised by May 15th to enable Monroe County fifth-graders to attend Bradford Woods in 2010--2011.
Concerned citizens can donate online directly to the MCCS Foundation via their website (https://app.etapestry.com/hosted/FoundationofMonoreCountyCommun/OnlineGiving.html). To ensure that online donations are targeted to support the Bradford Woods campaign, donors must a) select "Designated Gift" in the "Purpose of Gift" pull down menu, AND b) type "Bradford Woods" in the "Related Gift Information" field.
Additionally, starting Monday, April 19, all Bloomingfoods cash registers will be equipped with the means to enable customers to donate funds to the MCCSC Foundation earmarked specifically for Bradford Woods.
“Save Bradford Woods for MCCSC” encourages all concerned citizens to join this effort to ensure that local schoolchildren continue to benefit from the experience of outdoor education. In this time of crises in the environment and in children’s health, outdoor education has never been more important. The time to act is now! Join with us to save Bradford Woods for MCCSC!
For more information or to get involved check us out on Facebook (Save Bradford Woods for MCCSC) or visit the Support Public Education in Monroe County booth at the Farmer’s Market.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
COMMUNITY ORCHARD IN BLOOMINGTON! Please Vote!
Edy's Ice Cream is giving away a free orchard, and in Bloomington the necessary space has already been donated, and the fresh fruit from the orchard would go to a local food bank!
You can help make this happen.
All you need to do is vote electronically: Go to Edy's website at
http://www.communitiestakeroot.com/Plant/Index - click 'list by state',
find Indiana in the list, click on Bloomington, enter your name and
email address and click on "Plant my Vote".
The city that gets the most votes, gets the orchard. Btown is in a
neck-and-neck race with one other place! Please vote for Bloomington
today and every day through the end of August, using the e-mail addresses in your household.
Thanks! and Pass it on...
You can help make this happen.
All you need to do is vote electronically: Go to Edy's website at
http://www.communitiestakeroot.com/Plant/Index - click 'list by state',
find Indiana in the list, click on Bloomington, enter your name and
email address and click on "Plant my Vote".
The city that gets the most votes, gets the orchard. Btown is in a
neck-and-neck race with one other place! Please vote for Bloomington
today and every day through the end of August, using the e-mail addresses in your household.
Thanks! and Pass it on...
Friday, March 12, 2010
The Great Unleashing - Transition Town Workshop!
May this find you each well in this great time of many transformations. A newsletter is on the way! Transition Town Bloomington (information about transition towns and ecovillages in the last HEALING CRANE Newsletter) is preparing the Great Unleashing! Check out the group, consider joining. Blessings to all.
The Great Unleashing - Transition Town Bloomington, Indiana -Workshop, April 24th -- 9:30am to 5:30pm Saturday - Building Community Resilience and Self-Reliance for Transition at Bloomington City Hall - Showers Building, a day of celebration, education, and action. This day will be followed by working groups addressing the details of our future. Transition Bloomington is working to unite the people of Bloomington to create a more resilient community, able to deal with the challenges of peak oil, climate change, and economic collapse. We expect that this process will also create a more connected and joyful community. http://transitionbloomingtonind.ning.com/
The Great Unleashing - Transition Town Bloomington, Indiana -Workshop, April 24th -- 9:30am to 5:30pm Saturday - Building Community Resilience and Self-Reliance for Transition at Bloomington City Hall - Showers Building, a day of celebration, education, and action. This day will be followed by working groups addressing the details of our future. Transition Bloomington is working to unite the people of Bloomington to create a more resilient community, able to deal with the challenges of peak oil, climate change, and economic collapse. We expect that this process will also create a more connected and joyful community. http://transitionbloomingtonind.ning.com/
Monday, October 12, 2009
Say NO to Abstinence -only funding in Health Care Bill!
Just Say NO to abstinence-only funding in the Health Care Bill!
Sadly, the Senate Finance Committee voted (by a razor-thin margin of 12-11) to authorize $50 million in funding for abstinence-only programs as part of Health Care Reform- despite over 10 years of evidence that these programs do not work.
We need to let Senators know that we will not stand for this! Conservative ideology has trumped science and effective health policy for far too long. We shouldn't spend even a single more taxpayer dollar on programs that spread fear, give misinformation, and stigmatize young women and BGLT people.
President Obama has called for an end to abstinence-only funding. Democrats in the House and Senate have held firm through budget negotiations. We are SO close to finally victory!
Please take action now to eliminate these dangerous programs!
Sadly, the Senate Finance Committee voted (by a razor-thin margin of 12-11) to authorize $50 million in funding for abstinence-only programs as part of Health Care Reform- despite over 10 years of evidence that these programs do not work.
We need to let Senators know that we will not stand for this! Conservative ideology has trumped science and effective health policy for far too long. We shouldn't spend even a single more taxpayer dollar on programs that spread fear, give misinformation, and stigmatize young women and BGLT people.
President Obama has called for an end to abstinence-only funding. Democrats in the House and Senate have held firm through budget negotiations. We are SO close to finally victory!
Please take action now to eliminate these dangerous programs!
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
"Health Care Reform: A Great American Debate" - webcast
A live webcast of "Health Care Reform: A Great American Debate" will be shown in the Monroe County Public Library auditorium on Friday September 11th from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 PM. This debate is being webcast live from the IUPUI Campus in Indianapolis where it is a special event for IU School of Medicine students. The local webcast has been arranged by the Bloomington-Monroe County League of Women Voters.
From the IU School of Medicine announcement:
“Join experts and national leaders for a thought provoking look at the current state of health care reform in the United States. …… Proposals under active discussions include incremental changes to our existing employer-based, health insurance model to plans involving the "public option" as well as the "single payer" or "Medicare for All" reforms.
Speakers and national guests include:
• Oliver Fein, MD, President, Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP); and Clinical Professor of Clinical Public Health at Cornell University
• Sam Nussbaum, MD, Executive Vice President of Clinical Health Policy and Chief Medical Officer, WellPoint,Inc.
• Judy Monroe, MD, Commissioner, Indiana State Department of Health
• Eric Wright, PhD, Associate Dean, IUPUI School of Public and Environmental Affairs
• Eric Meslin, PhD, Director of the Center on Bioethics, Indiana University
• Aaron Carroll, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, IUSM”
If you can’t make it to the MCPL Auditorium you can register for a live webstream that is open to the general public. To register, go to www.publichealthconnect.org and click on "Events." Select this program and follow the prompts.
We hope you will take this opportunity to hear and see knowledgeable people discuss healthcare reform.
Dave Parsons
Local Health Care Reform Advocate
From the IU School of Medicine announcement:
“Join experts and national leaders for a thought provoking look at the current state of health care reform in the United States. …… Proposals under active discussions include incremental changes to our existing employer-based, health insurance model to plans involving the "public option" as well as the "single payer" or "Medicare for All" reforms.
Speakers and national guests include:
• Oliver Fein, MD, President, Physicians for a National Health Program (PNHP); and Clinical Professor of Clinical Public Health at Cornell University
• Sam Nussbaum, MD, Executive Vice President of Clinical Health Policy and Chief Medical Officer, WellPoint,Inc.
• Judy Monroe, MD, Commissioner, Indiana State Department of Health
• Eric Wright, PhD, Associate Dean, IUPUI School of Public and Environmental Affairs
• Eric Meslin, PhD, Director of the Center on Bioethics, Indiana University
• Aaron Carroll, MD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics, IUSM”
If you can’t make it to the MCPL Auditorium you can register for a live webstream that is open to the general public. To register, go to www.publichealthconnect.org and click on "Events." Select this program and follow the prompts.
We hope you will take this opportunity to hear and see knowledgeable people discuss healthcare reform.
Dave Parsons
Local Health Care Reform Advocate
Monday, May 18, 2009
New Links to IHHN Directory
May this find you well.
New links were added to Doula, Childbirth, Healing Touch, Holistic Counselors, Massage, Personal Growth, Reiki, Wellness Centers and Spiritual Healers.
Exciting things are happening with our 4th annual "Simply Healthy: Creating Sustainable Communities" Simply Living Fair and Wellness Expo! Visit the Simply Healthy Fair Blog for further details.
New links were added to Doula, Childbirth, Healing Touch, Holistic Counselors, Massage, Personal Growth, Reiki, Wellness Centers and Spiritual Healers.
Exciting things are happening with our 4th annual "Simply Healthy: Creating Sustainable Communities" Simply Living Fair and Wellness Expo! Visit the Simply Healthy Fair Blog for further details.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Mother's Day 2009
May this find you well.
Mother's Day 2009 is almost here and we updated this info first offered in 2002. May it be of use to you and THANK YOU MOTHERS EVERYWHERE!
MOTHER’S DAY 2009
In honor of the true intention of Mother’s Day, Green Dove, Reiki Peace and Wellness Arts and Indiana Holistic Health Network has assembled a variety of information and resources within the Bloomington community and others from the web. Many are women’s groups working to advocate peacemaking. We hope that you honor your Mother and all Mothers today and every day, and that you find something useful here for yourself or someone you care about.
Happy Mother’s Day!
ON MOTHER’S DAY by Denise Breeden-Ost - In 1870, Julia Ward Howe invented Mother's Day. Or did she? Howe might not recognize her "Mothers' Day for Peace". Here is Howe's "Mother's Day Proclamation": http://www.greendove.net/zine1-5articledbreedenost.htm
Another Mother for Peace – Another Mother for Peace is a non-profit, non-partisan association dedicated to eliminating the use of war as a means of solving disputes among nations, people and ideologies. http://www.anothermother.org/
Middle Way House and Middle Way Food Works strive to end violence in the lives of women and children - http://www.bloomington.in.us/~mwhouse/aboutus.htm
Indiana Holistic Health Network has a resources in its directory to women’s and wellness related information http://www.indianaholistichealth.net/
Reiki Peace and Wellness Arts will give any mother a 10% discount on Reiki Gift Certificates and appointments made through the month of May! http://www.hartrock.net/reiki.htm, 812-331-0886
Women’s International League of Peace and Freedom - http://www.bloomingtonwilpf.org/events.html
BABS - Bloomington Area Birth Services - Bloomington Area Birth Services, Inc., is a group of women trained and experienced in childbirth and postpartum issues. http://www.bloomingtonbirth.com
Indiana Birthing Choices - It is the vision of CHOICES to improve the quality of and sensitivity toward pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and early parenting ways. http://www.indianabirthchoices.com/STATE-DIRECTORY.html
Planned Parenthood of Indiana – http://www.ppin.org/
Community Health Access Program provides a variety of services to women and the community at large. http://cgi.hoosier.net/cgi-bin/cgiwrap/uwmonroe/viewentry?id=61
Local Food Bloomington – a Green Dove project provides links to Community Food resources in the Bloomington area. http://www.greendove.net/communityfood.htm
Women Writing for a Change - is a creative writing class which supports the lives of women http://www.bethlodge-rigal.com/womenwriting.html
Women Inspire – is a 501c3 non-for-profit organization, providing networking opportunities for women in a supportive environment. http://www.womeninspire.org
Hoosier Raging Grannies - The Raging Grannies sing to say enough of violence http://grannies.homeofficesite.com/
The Endwright Center – 7500 West Reeves Rd. 876-7500
National Association of Women - http://www.now.org/
Green Dove Network, Inc. is a non-profit and a project of the 501c3 Center for Sustainable Living – http://www.simplycsl.org
Mother's Day 2009 is almost here and we updated this info first offered in 2002. May it be of use to you and THANK YOU MOTHERS EVERYWHERE!
MOTHER’S DAY 2009
In honor of the true intention of Mother’s Day, Green Dove, Reiki Peace and Wellness Arts and Indiana Holistic Health Network has assembled a variety of information and resources within the Bloomington community and others from the web. Many are women’s groups working to advocate peacemaking. We hope that you honor your Mother and all Mothers today and every day, and that you find something useful here for yourself or someone you care about.
Happy Mother’s Day!
ON MOTHER’S DAY by Denise Breeden-Ost - In 1870, Julia Ward Howe invented Mother's Day. Or did she? Howe might not recognize her "Mothers' Day for Peace". Here is Howe's "Mother's Day Proclamation": http://www.greendove.net/zine1-5articledbreedenost.htm
Another Mother for Peace – Another Mother for Peace is a non-profit, non-partisan association dedicated to eliminating the use of war as a means of solving disputes among nations, people and ideologies. http://www.anothermother.org/
Middle Way House and Middle Way Food Works strive to end violence in the lives of women and children - http://www.bloomington.in.us/~mwhouse/aboutus.htm
Indiana Holistic Health Network has a resources in its directory to women’s and wellness related information http://www.indianaholistichealth.net/
Reiki Peace and Wellness Arts will give any mother a 10% discount on Reiki Gift Certificates and appointments made through the month of May! http://www.hartrock.net/reiki.htm, 812-331-0886
Women’s International League of Peace and Freedom - http://www.bloomingtonwilpf.org/events.html
BABS - Bloomington Area Birth Services - Bloomington Area Birth Services, Inc., is a group of women trained and experienced in childbirth and postpartum issues. http://www.bloomingtonbirth.com
Indiana Birthing Choices - It is the vision of CHOICES to improve the quality of and sensitivity toward pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and early parenting ways. http://www.indianabirthchoices.com/STATE-DIRECTORY.html
Planned Parenthood of Indiana – http://www.ppin.org/
Community Health Access Program provides a variety of services to women and the community at large. http://cgi.hoosier.net/cgi-bin/cgiwrap/uwmonroe/viewentry?id=61
Local Food Bloomington – a Green Dove project provides links to Community Food resources in the Bloomington area. http://www.greendove.net/communityfood.htm
Women Writing for a Change - is a creative writing class which supports the lives of women http://www.bethlodge-rigal.com/womenwriting.html
Women Inspire – is a 501c3 non-for-profit organization, providing networking opportunities for women in a supportive environment. http://www.womeninspire.org
Hoosier Raging Grannies - The Raging Grannies sing to say enough of violence http://grannies.homeofficesite.com/
The Endwright Center – 7500 West Reeves Rd. 876-7500
National Association of Women - http://www.now.org/
Green Dove Network, Inc. is a non-profit and a project of the 501c3 Center for Sustainable Living – http://www.simplycsl.org
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
IHHN Merchant Pages
Hope this finds you in good health. Just a quick note to let you know that Real Compost now has a merchant page with the IHHN! If you are an organic gardener and in the Bloomington, IN area you may want to check out Dave Parson's Real Compost!
Check out the Earth Day opportunities and growing number of green events on the IHHN Calendar.
Do you have alternative health news that you would like to share with the Indiana Holistic Health Network? If yes, make sure you are listed in our directory, then send us your information in the form of an article for consideration.
Non-profit organizations can send items for free listing to our calendar (posted as time allows)
Check out the Earth Day opportunities and growing number of green events on the IHHN Calendar.
Do you have alternative health news that you would like to share with the Indiana Holistic Health Network? If yes, make sure you are listed in our directory, then send us your information in the form of an article for consideration.
Non-profit organizations can send items for free listing to our calendar (posted as time allows)
Friday, March 27, 2009
Earth Day in Bloomington, Indiana and the Nation
For Earth Day events in Indiana and elsewhere visit our website calendar at http://www.indianaholistichealth.net/calendar.htm. Also check Green Dove's Celebrations and Benefits page at - http://www.greendove.net/zine-celebrationsandbenefits.htm
Monday, March 16, 2009
Network Note - March
Hello Everyone,
This note is being mailed to the Indiana Holistic Health Network mailing list. I hope this information finds you all well. If the emails and calls received are an indication, the Indiana Holistic Health Network Directory services are in greater demand. Considering current transitions within our local communities, we a growing need for our services. Our strong web presence and community visibility allows those who seek us, to easily find us. In an average week, we gain two new members on the mailing list. There is continual growth within our web cased community network directory. Our resources are expanding, and networking partnerships continualy multiply, to the benefit of us all.
Though you haven’t heard from us for a while, we have been busy determining the best way we can serve you. To that end, attached is our current Network Marketing Plan. We have reduced our Advertising Rates, and revamped the Practitioner and Merchant Pages to make them more appealing to you, as well as more affordable. Most of you who submitted directory listing information have been added, so please check to see if any corrections are necessary. If changes are to be made, submit them via email only.
We also updated Farmer’s Markets, Submissions, the Calendar, a few new resources for Green Building, Green Architecture, and more than fifty other directory resource pages. Please excuse our errors, but if noticed, contact us via email, so corrections to your listings and the web site can be made.
Before submitting information for listing on our calendar, please read our advertising and marketing information to become familiar with the time frame we are working with. We apologize for any messages we cannot share with the network. We will do our best (as time allows) to post announcements for non-profits. We will also, (as time allows) post free community events to the IHHN calendar.
Our updated Advertising page reflects our new rates. A new Healing Crane Newsletter includes information about current opportunities to have free advertising with us. We are open to hearing others you would like us to consider. The Healing Crane includes information about New Wings Project at Middle Way, Buying Local Keeps Communities Alive! Health News - A Few Paper Facts -Book Review - Educating, Counseling and Healing With Nature - Middle Way Cookies - "Share the Love" All Year Round! Reiki Wellness Projects for VETS, Families and Caregivers, and Victims of Domestic Violence Living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) "Simply Healthy: Creating Sustainable Communities " 2008, Hart Rock's Poetry Series and Open-mic at Rachael's, Practitioner Spotlight - *New - Non-Profit Spotlight, Sierra Club Green Pages connection, Children's Book Review - Sustainable Food Sourcing, and More.
We will once again make an effort to post to our blog. Since our newsletter the Healing Crane will be published quarterly (unless we decide to publish special editions), we will strive to post items of interest on a weekly basis (according to time available and volunteers available.
We believe that what each and every one connected to the Indiana Holistic Health Network does is essential to having, developing, and maintaining a healthy sustainable community.
The Indiana Holistic Health Network is just that, a group network. As a community, we are stronger and our voices more easily heard and our services more easily found.
We need your support!
Thank you on behalf of the Indiana Holistic Health Network and the many Volunteers who give generously of their time.
Regards,
Patricia
Patricia C. Coleman
Director
Indiana Holistic Health Network
P.O. Box 8172
Bloomington, IN 47407
http://www.indianahlistichealth.net
http://www.indianaholistichealth.blogspot.com
The Indiana Holistic Health Network is a project of the non-profit Green Dove Network, Inc., a 501C3 under the umbrella organization Center for Sustainable Living.
This note is being mailed to the Indiana Holistic Health Network mailing list. I hope this information finds you all well. If the emails and calls received are an indication, the Indiana Holistic Health Network Directory services are in greater demand. Considering current transitions within our local communities, we a growing need for our services. Our strong web presence and community visibility allows those who seek us, to easily find us. In an average week, we gain two new members on the mailing list. There is continual growth within our web cased community network directory. Our resources are expanding, and networking partnerships continualy multiply, to the benefit of us all.
Though you haven’t heard from us for a while, we have been busy determining the best way we can serve you. To that end, attached is our current Network Marketing Plan. We have reduced our Advertising Rates, and revamped the Practitioner and Merchant Pages to make them more appealing to you, as well as more affordable. Most of you who submitted directory listing information have been added, so please check to see if any corrections are necessary. If changes are to be made, submit them via email only.
We also updated Farmer’s Markets, Submissions, the Calendar, a few new resources for Green Building, Green Architecture, and more than fifty other directory resource pages. Please excuse our errors, but if noticed, contact us via email, so corrections to your listings and the web site can be made.
Before submitting information for listing on our calendar, please read our advertising and marketing information to become familiar with the time frame we are working with. We apologize for any messages we cannot share with the network. We will do our best (as time allows) to post announcements for non-profits. We will also, (as time allows) post free community events to the IHHN calendar.
Our updated Advertising page reflects our new rates. A new Healing Crane Newsletter includes information about current opportunities to have free advertising with us. We are open to hearing others you would like us to consider. The Healing Crane includes information about New Wings Project at Middle Way, Buying Local Keeps Communities Alive! Health News - A Few Paper Facts -Book Review - Educating, Counseling and Healing With Nature - Middle Way Cookies - "Share the Love" All Year Round! Reiki Wellness Projects for VETS, Families and Caregivers, and Victims of Domestic Violence Living with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) "Simply Healthy: Creating Sustainable Communities " 2008, Hart Rock's Poetry Series and Open-mic at Rachael's, Practitioner Spotlight - *New - Non-Profit Spotlight, Sierra Club Green Pages connection, Children's Book Review - Sustainable Food Sourcing, and More.
We will once again make an effort to post to our blog. Since our newsletter the Healing Crane will be published quarterly (unless we decide to publish special editions), we will strive to post items of interest on a weekly basis (according to time available and volunteers available.
We believe that what each and every one connected to the Indiana Holistic Health Network does is essential to having, developing, and maintaining a healthy sustainable community.
The Indiana Holistic Health Network is just that, a group network. As a community, we are stronger and our voices more easily heard and our services more easily found.
We need your support!
Thank you on behalf of the Indiana Holistic Health Network and the many Volunteers who give generously of their time.
Regards,
Patricia
Patricia C. Coleman
Director
Indiana Holistic Health Network
P.O. Box 8172
Bloomington, IN 47407
http://www.indianahlistichealth.net
http://www.indianaholistichealth.blogspot.com
The Indiana Holistic Health Network is a project of the non-profit Green Dove Network, Inc., a 501C3 under the umbrella organization Center for Sustainable Living.
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