2010 FIRST WEEKEND COMMUNITY CALENDAR

On SATURDAY The Vancouver Folk Singers will have a potluck and sing-along on Saturday, January 2, at the Genealogical Society annex, located at 715 Grand Blvd in Vancouver. The potluck will start at 6:15 PM and singing will commence around 7 PM. For further info call Bob at 360-253-9715 or Ted at 360-883-3030.
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On SUNDAY mornings, 11am, don't miss "homorobics" led by Sarah Shapiro and Nicole J. Georges at In Other Words Women's Books and Resources at 8 NE Killingsworth. There is a small sliding scale fee and please bring a towel and hand weights.
For more information, view their website at 
<www.inotherwords.org>
There are free meditation classes at 4.30pm at Peace Full Soul, located at 4940 NE 16th. For more information, call 503/234.7016 or check out the website at
<selfdiscoveryseminars.com>
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On the first SUNDAY of every month a Feminism Discussion Group facilitated by Bess Korey takes place at In Other Words Books at 6:30pm.
This discussion group is a free flowing, exchange of ideas on a topic which we pick each month.  You can find their updates on their postings on Facebook.  Or call the bookstore (503) 232-6003 for more information.
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On SUNDAY at 7pm  meet at the Garfield House for a weekly radical mental health discussion group. The Mad Space Between the Stars! offers alternatives and explanations to society's pretty pill.  All are welcome to 4011 NE Garfield, just northwest of MLK and Shaver
 For more information, email: themadaresane@q.mail.com
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What better way to start the year than with BICYCLES!

Every

, play

in the Alberta Park polo court where it's been played for over five years. Mallets and heckling are provided. Bring your own beater bike or borrow one of the club's. This event is great for spectators, too!

is located at

.

The

, at

meets at

every

. Everyone is welcome, as long as you like or would like to ride kids' bikes down hills at night. Bring a bike--minibikes encouraged, all bikes welcome--, MAX fare, bike lights, and and safety gear you want to wear--helmets are a good idea--ride at your own risk. See their website at www.zoobomb.net

And, finally, Come and join the

to show

.  Meet Monday morning at 11am at

to ride a 8-10 mile loop of existing and proposed infrastructure. Re-group at the fountain at 1pm, and join others for the final ride to City Hall for the vote. Hot drinks and inspiring conversation provided.