Please, folks: Should you plan on submitting an announcement of some timely event, class, conference, or whatever for possible inclusion in MOTHER's CALENDAR, do it at least two and one-half (or even better yet, three) months in advance of that occasion. Otherwise, you're just gonna be too dam late. (Information concerning goings-on during May and June 1978 must be in our hands by the second week of March: absolutely our deadline for MOTHER NO. 51.)
In communities across the nation, citizens are now making plans to celebrate Sun Day (May 3) by hosting solar fairs, conferences, teach-ins, sunrise services, political demonstrations ... the Ideas keep multiplying! Help emphasize the sun's importance by organizing/attending events in your area. Write: Sun Day, Suite 1100, 1028 Connecticut Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036.
You're Invited to one of the largest alternative energy shows yet held In the U.S. . . . and It's a major part of Now York Sun Day celebrations. Invitations and further Information on the event (May 3-6 at the old New York Custom House near Wall Street) are available from: Sun Day Center, 356 Lexington Ave., 16th Floor, Now York, N.Y. 10017,(212) 697-5050.
Crises in energy, natural resources, food production, human rights, and the economy affect us all. The third annual Toward Tomorrow fair, a three-day exposition (June 16-18) at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, will address these issues. And World Game '78.the ninth in a series of summer workshops based on Buckminster Fuller's concept.will be held June 16-22 in collaboration with the fair. For information on either, write: Ernie Corrigan, Toward Tomorrow, 102-C Hasbrouck, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Mass. 01002.
Architects, engineers, contractors, and other professionals concerned with energy conservation, take note! New York University School of Continuing Education is sponsoring two-day seminars on Energy Management in Buildings in New York City (March 14), Chicago (March 28), San Francisco (April 18), Washington, D.C. (May 2), Denver (May 23), and Boston (June 20). Write: Registrar -14th Floor, New York University Conference Center, 360 Lexington Ave., New York, N.Y. 10017.
Interested In environmental studies? Get the details about Antioch College/West's B.A. and M.S. degree programs. Applications are now being accepted for the spring and fall 1978 quarters. Contact: Jerry Yudelson, Program Director, Antioch College/West, 1161 Mission St., San Francisco, Calif. 94103, (415) 864-2570.
Every facet of solar energy will be explored during the Sun Energy '78 International Solar Energy Conference and Fair, scheduled for April 12-16 in El Paso, Texas. Complete Information can be obtained from: Lynda Todd, Coordinator, International Solar Energy Conference and Fair, 700 Mills Building, El Paso, Tex. 79901, (915) 532-2910.
A list of 1978 conferences sponsored by the Association for Humanistic Psychology is now available. Write: Association for Humanistic Psychology, 326 9th St., San Francisco, Calif. 94103.
As part of Earth Week 1978, Alternative Futures (an environmental education class at Tigard High School) will sponsor an Energy and Resource Conservation Fair April 2023 at the Washington Square Shopping Center, Portland, Oregon. About 100 groups are expected to participate. Information is available from: Steve Kahn, Alternative Futures, Tigard Senior High School, 9000 S.W. Durham Rd., Tigard, Ore. 97223, (503) 620-1620 ext. 321.
Are you anxious to explore efficient utilization of solar, wind, geothermal, and biomass energy with Internationally known authorities? Attend the Second International Alternate Energy Conference and Exhibit, "Toward a Model Energy Community", in Palm Springs, California, April 8-12. Request further Information from: International Alternate Energy Conference/Exhibit, University of California Extension, Riverside, Calif. 92521,(714) 787-4105.
Short courses in survival and self-sufficiency will be offered the first three days of every month from April through October. Cost: $10 for the survival quotient test, $25/day for the course (includes food). Write for information and reservations: Our People School of Survival and self-sufficiency, Dunster, B.C., Canada BOJ 1JO.
The American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth announces that It will offer Teacher Training Workshops during the first half of 1978 in Chicago, Phoenix, Asilomat (California), Washington, D.C., Atlanta, and Kansas City. Other workshops are being planned for later in the year. For specific dates, contact: American Academy of Husband-Coached Childbirth, P.O. Box 5224, Sherman Oaks, Calif. 91413, (213) 7886662.
Do you plan to be In Pittsburgh any time this year? Send for the Center for the History of American Needlework's 1978 calendar of scheduled exhibitions. Mail requests to the Center at P.O. Box 8162, Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217.
School of Living members! The Annual Meeting and Old Timers' Reunion will be held at Deep Run on March 30. We'll reflect on the passing of Dr. Ralph Borsodi (the school's founder) and brainstorm for the future. Excellent nationally known speakers will attend. For information-and/or a 1978 calendar of events.write: S.O.L., Box 3233, York, Pa. 17402.
"Compulsory Hospitalization or Freedom of Choice in Childbirth?" is the title of a major conference sponsored by the National Association of Parents and Professionals for Safe Alternatives In Childbirth. Date: May 19-21. Place: Atlanta, Georgia. For more information, contact; Dr. David Stewart, Conference Chairperson, NAPSAC, Box 1307, Chapel Hill, N.C. 27 1 4, (919) 732-7302.
Learn to scientifically analyze (using the world-famous urine/saliva tests) and balance your family's body chemistry, design corrective diets, restore and maintain health naturally. Seminars are scheduled in Tampa (April 28-30), San Francisco (May 5-7), Dallas (May 12-14), Chicago (May 19-21), and Boston (June 2-4). Abundant Life Institute, Box 16147-MC, Tampa, Fla. 33687, (813) 985-3623.
New York University School of Continuing Education is sponsoring seminars on Solar Energy in Now York City (March 6-8), San Francisco (April 24-26), and Dallas (May 15-17). Fees: $495 per person plus $65 per company. To obtain registration information, write: Registrar.14th Floor, New York University Conference Center, 360 Lexington Ave., Now York, N.Y. 10 1 . Or call toll free 800-223-7450 (collect in New York state, 212-953-7266).
American Energy Expo has been rescheduled for May 11-14 in the Now York Coliseum. The show is open to the energy trade-including product dealers, industrial and commercial energy users, designers, architects, building engineers, etc.on the first two days. The public Is admitted May 13 and 14 only. Write: American Energy Expo, 78 E. 56 St., New York, N.Y. 10022.
A series of workshops and training seminars on Guided Imagery and Music are scheduled for early 1978 by the Institute for Consciousness and Music. To obtain a list of these events, contact: ICM Training Seminars, 417 Belvidere Ave., Baltimore, Md. 21212,(301) 433-1472.
Three conferences on rural, intentional communities (sponsored by the Federation of Egalitarian Communities) have been scheduled: March 24-26 (Aloe Community in North Carolina, focus on gayness), June 2-4 (Aloe, for people with children), June 30.July 4 (Dandelion Community In Ontario, on aspects of communal living). For more information, contact: Aloe Community, Rt. 1, Box 100, Cedar Grove, N.C. 27231, or Dandelion Community, FIR 1, Enterprise, Ont., Canada KOK 1ZO.
Join Vince Cimino on a 900-mile backpacking trip from Glacier National Park (leaving late June) to Hill City, Idaho (arriving late August). Expected pace: 15 miles a day. If interested, please write as soon as possible to: Vince Cimino, 5101 Monte Verde Drive, Santa Rosa, Calif. 95406.
Attend the New Earth Exposition, a showcase of alternative energy and basic lifestyle products, at one of the following locations: Los Angeles (March 9-12, Los Angeles Sports Arena), San Francisco (April 13-16, Brooks Hall/Civic Auditorium), or Boston (May 4-7, Commonwealth Pier Exhibition Hall). For details, con,act: Environmental Expositions, P.O. Box 1826, Santa Cruz, Calif. 95061, (408) 427-2265
"Toward Tomorrow Today".a public exhibit and seminar/workshop program on alternative energy, bio-agriculture, earth related crafts, and environmental educetion.will be held at Buckley Country Day School, Roslyn, Long Island, New York on May 6. Anyone interested in participating should contact: Dick Janda Buckley Country Day School, I.U. Willets Rd., Roslyn, N.Y. 11576, (516) 627 1910.
Inning in April, Heritage Tipi (a year-old alternative architectural company) will offer free workshops on making tipis and on tipi life to any interested group of six or more. Canvas will be available at cost plus 10% for handling. Further information can be obtained from: Heritage Tipi, Box 910, Station "Main", Calgary, Alta., Canada.
H.R. Alsleben, M.D. and Paava Airola, N.D., Ph.D. will be together for the first time on one program. They'll conduct a Preventive Medicine/Nutrition Seminar (lectures and workshops) May 19 and 20 at the Flat Rock Playhouse, Flat Rock, North Carolina. For further information , contact: Leona Farquhar, 214 King St., Hendersonville, N.C. 28739,(704) 693-3041.
Spend May 5-7 in an intensive, comprehensive herbal seminar learning the culture and practical use of garden and w ild herbs. College credit available. For more information and/or reservations, write: Judy Skay, Camp Brotherhood, Inc., 2301 Legge Rd., Mt. Vernon, Wash. 98273.
The Southern Oregon Dairy Goat Association and the Rogue Valley Dairy Goat Association are having a two-day seminar and milking competition May 6 and 7 at the Josephine County Fairgrounds in Grants Pass, Oregon. Any recorded grade or purebred may compete. Demonstrations, articles for sale, a 4-H show, etc., will be featured. Call Joan Stubblefield at (503) 4768040 for information.
Skills in designing and building with rock, wood, and other locally available materials-along with crafts (including ceramics and stained glass).will be explored during the 4th annual Roots Workshop in "Handcrafted Construction" (June 26.July 1). Fee: $100 (instruction, materials, use of tools, camping, midday meal). Write: Ilene and Norman Tyler, Roots Architecture, RD 1, Box 81, Mill Run, Pa. 15464.
The Environmental Protection Agency Office of Radiation Programs will hold a public forum on Environmental Protection Criteria for Radioactive Wastes, March 30.April 1, at the Stouffer's Denver Inn, Denver, Colorado. Initial recommendations for criteria to be discussed are contained in a background document available from: Manager, EPA Workshop, Ecological Analysts, 257 Broad Hollow Rd., Melville, N.Y. 11746.
A Spring Workshop Program is scheduled for the Rochester Center for the Healing Arts, Inc. Seminars, lectures, and workshops covering a wide variety of subjects will be presented. For a descriptive flyer contact: Rochester Center for the Healing Arts, Inc., 304 Oxford St., Rochester, N.Y. 14607, (716) 271-4515.
Applications for Public Service Science Residencies and Internships with the National Science Foundation Office of Science and Society must be submitted by March 15. Applicants may propose any of a wide range of alternative uses for their academic and professional knowledge, skills, and interests. For further information write: : Office of Science and Society, National Science a Foundation, Washington, D.C. 20650.
REMEMBER: It you have a particular activity to list in the Calendar section of MOTHER NO. 51, it must be in our hands no later than the second week of March 1978. All such correspondence should be mailed to MOTHER's CALENDAR, P.O. Box 70, Hendersonville, N.C. 28739.
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