Classes, Workshops, Events April 24, 2010

-- Workshops ~ Classes ~ Events --

Sat. April 24th ~ 3 - 5 pm ~ Ann Southcombe ~ Kinship With Animals - The Slide Show. Explore the world of animals with Ann, who has devoted over 40 years working with a wide range of animals and has been seen on “NOVA” and in “National Geographic.” Ann’s greatest hope is that by sharing her experiences, each viewer can leave with a recognition of how close we humans are emotionally and intellectually to non-human animals. And we start treating with more respect and compassion.

Sun. April 25th ~ The Circle of the Radiant Heart. 9 am - 10 am. Rev. Dorothy Leon will lecture on “The Transmuting Violet Flame.”
Rev. Leon will utilize a radiant Violet Flame lamp and an ozone machine to demonstrate the qualities of this “Spiritual Fire.” The Bible depicts it as “the man with the pitcher pouring out Spirit upon all mankind (Luke 22:10; Joel 2:28) for Aquarius.” It is this Divine Energy that will “Quicken” us for the New Age.

Fri. Apr. 30th ~ 4-5:30 pm. Drumming Circle. Bring your drum and be prepared to have fun! Led by Valentina. Drumming Circle every first and third Friday here at Aquarius Books & Gifts. **Special 5th Friday Drumming**

Sat. May 1st ~ Sharon Bauer ~ Psychic Medium ~ Readings ~ Please call Aquarius Books & Gifts for appointment. 541-479-4000.

Sun. May 2nd ~ The Circle of the Radiant Heart. 9 am - 10 am.

Sun. May 2nd ~ Rev. Lola Swan ~ 1:30 - 4:30 pm ~ Rev. Lola Swan is a practicing Holistic Spiritual Teacher and Healer, dealing with people’s entire life stream, both physical and spiritual. Rev. Swan has lectured and traveled extensively around the world. Class Two will include teachings into the Office of the Christ, Grounding, Secret Love Star, The Three Fold Flame, Chakras & Cords, Seven Cardinal Sins, Crown of the Elohim, Colors Twin Flames and Key Notes. $10.

Fri. May 7th ~ 4-5:30 pm. Drumming Circle. Bring your drum and be prepared to have fun! Led by Valentina. Drumming Circle every first and third Friday here at Aquarius Books & Gifts.

First Friday Art Night ~ May 7th ~ 6:30 pm - 8 pm ~ John Taylor~ Live Music.
John Taylor Plays the baroque mandolin in selections from the baroque and renaissance era including selections from Turlough O'Carolan (1670-1738); Johann Quantz (1697-1773) and traditional music from Scotland, Ireland and Germany.
John will also play the Cittern, an 8-string instrument popular in the renaissance. Selections include music from Anthony Holborne's school of Cittern (1597); Adrien LeRoy (1520-1598); Michael Praetorius (1571-1621); and the lovely songs of John Dowland (1562-1626).

First Friday Art Night ~ May 7th ~ 6:30 pm - 8 pm ~ Victoria Lane ~
Meet Rogue Valley Nature Photographer and Artist Victoria Lane as she
presents her latest photo releases of Rogue Valley images, Canvas
Giclee Prints and Asian Calligraphy.
A table complete with instructional cards, pens and rice paper will be
available for you to try your hand at the art of Asian Calligraphy.
At 7:00pm, Victoria will share a few of her unique techniques and
adventures in communing with Nature's Realm.

Plus ~ Join Nature Photographer, Pat Fisher as he shares exquisite aerial
views of Alaska's Glaciers, taken on recent adventures with Alaskan
bush pilots. In addition, Pat will present his images of Eastern
Oregon's Big Horn Sheep.

First Friday Art Night ~ May 7th ~ Rogue Valley Piecemakers’ Oppportunity Quilt “The Cat’s Meow”…
Kay Grant will be selling tickets for the raffle. Money raised will go towards community service. Tickets are $1 a ticket or 6 tickets for $5.
Drawing to be held at the end of the Rooster Crow Quilt Show, June 25th, 26th & 27th.

Saturday May 8th ~ 11-Noon ~ Writer’s Group.

Saturday May 8th ~ Noon-1 pm. ~ Poetry Group. Our Writers and Poetry Group meets every second Saturday here at Aquarius Books & Gifts. Bring your manuscript, poetry or just yourself and enjoy!

Sun. May 9th ~ The Circle of the Radiant Heart. 9 am - 10 am.

Sat. May 22nd ~ ~ Elizabeth Howard , Certified Nutritional Therapy Practitioner, (NTP).
Elizabeth will be holding two workshops here at Aquarius Books & Gifts on Saturday.

Spring Cleansing Workshop ~ Cost $25 ~ 10:30 - 12:30 pm.

Sugar Management ~ Cost $25 ~ 2:00 - 4:00 pm.

Pay early and get both workshops for $40.
To Register please call Aquarius Books & Gifts 541-479-4000.
For more info on Elizabeth, please visit: www.deeprootednutrition.com

Sun. May 23rd ~ The Circle of the Radiant Heart. 9 am - 10 am.

Sunday May 23rd ~
Rock Talk ~ Noon - 2pm ~ Back for another fun two hour talk ~ Caroline Knight invites you to bring your favorite rocks and find out more about them! Tables will be set up in our upstairs room so you can share a few of your favorite rocks. $5 Suggested Donation

Thursday May 27th ~
Wesak Meditation ~ Wesak Full Moon Meditation ~
Led By Fred Jenning Rogers. 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Join with all light groups around the planet as the Wesak Full Moon is honored at 4:07 pm.

Sun. May 30th ~ The Circle of the Radiant Heart. 9 am - 10 am.

Weekly schedule at Aquarius:

Tuesdays ~

10:30 am to 2 pm - ENERGIZE in 8 minutes! Open BEMER Sessions (10 to 30 minutes) offered by the Bemer Associates of Southern Oregon. Optimize your level of fitness and feelings of well-being with increased blood microcirculation and oxygen saturation, effortlessly and easily. Walk-in or by appointment, suggested donation $10. For more info please call Margaret 541-660-4650.

Wednesdays ~ Chi Gung ~ Barbara Allen ~ 9:15 - 10:00 am.

Saturday Afternoons ~ Joanie Lasky offers help with adult literacy.

Community Happenings:

Earth Day musical presentation: The 3 Rivers Chorale will perform
songs from their upcoming spring concert series , "The Blue Green
Hills of Earth" on Saturday, April 24 at 3 p.m. at the Siskiyou Field
Institute, located at Deer Creek Center, 1241 Illinois River Road in
Selma. Event is free. Visit www:3riverschorale.com or www.thesfi.org
for more information or phone 541-597-8530.

“An Evening With Aggie”
A benefit program for the 2010 “Salmon Celebration”
Friday April 30th Doors open at 6:00 pm.
Fruitdale Grange 1440 Parkdale Dr. Grants Pass, Or.
$5.00 per person. Program will include a Water Blessing Ceremony by Agnes Baker Pilgrim. Flute music by Tom Smith. Info: 541-474-2690.

Help Local Author Cynthia Clayton win a contest, “ The Next Top Spiritual Author” … your vote makes the difference! Her new book: Returning… Ascension to Oneness.
Please go to www.nexttopauthor.com enter CLAYTON
Voting ends early May!

Siskiyou Singers ~ America Sings ~ Friday - 8pm ~ May 14th ~ Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center ~ Tickets Available Here at Aquarius Books & Gifts ~ $15 General - $5 Student

FREE Flute Class ~ Friday May 7th ~
Flute Circle : 2 - 3 pm.
Beginning Flute Class: 4 -5 pm.
1222 Redwood Avenue, Grants Pass, Or.
Please RSVP: 541-956-9656
Please bring a chair.

If interested in “The Way of Mastery” classes, channeled by Jesus, please call Rev. Bill Newman who teaches a class every Tuesday evening at 7 pm. Phone: 541-476-8088.

NATURE WALKS!!
The beauty and tranquility all around us here in Oregon is at our fingertips~ waiting to be explored!
Once a month, explore new exciting places of rejuvenation.
No cost; pack your lunch.
We will carpool, meeting at nine thirty a.m. every third Sat. in the parking lot of Aquarius books and gifts.
Each trip will be a day trip covering local trails and walking paths. Examples are the Britt garden trials, Limpy Creek botanical sights, possibly some trips to the coastal regions of the state or nearby recreational sights such as trails out of the Applegate, Crater Lake, Diamond Lake e.t.c.
Everyone will be free to walk at their own pace, enjoying the sights and sounds of nature, and will be responsible for their own health and safety. The trips are designed to get people out into the fresh air and enjoy the company of like minded people!
Be ready to relax, play and simply get out into the open outdoors, soaking up the sunshine, warmth, beauty of the trees, healing sounds of the water, also experiencing bird and animal sightings.
A bit of local history and information will be provided, but mostly these trips are designed to provide good company and good conversation.
Sign up sheet is on Aquarius Books & Gifts bulletin board.
Walks will begin in May.

"THE BLUE GREEN HILLS OF EARTH": 3 Rivers Chorale, spring concert
series, directed by Kate Campbell, will be performed on Saturday, May
22 at 3 p.m. at Immanuel United Methodist Church, 200 W. Watkins
Street in Cave Junction, and on Sunday, May 23 at 7:30 p.m. at Newman
United Methodist Church, 132 NE B in Grants Pass. The 39-member choir
will perform music that pays homage to the beautiful mountains,
meadows and rivers of the Rogue Valley. They will be joined by
musicians Nancy Hodgson, Tim Wallace, and Michelle Le Comte. Admission
is $10.00 general, $5.00 students for the Grants Pass performance.
Tickets are available at Aquarius Books and Gifts, 528 NE E Street,
Grants Pass. Donations are requested for the performance in Cave
Junction. Visit www.3riverschorale.com or phone 541-476-6243 for more
information.

Sundays ~ The Circle of the Radiant Heart. 9 am - 10 am. . The Circle of the Radiant Heart is held at the Taprock Restaurant 971 SE E Street ~ when not at Aquarius Books & Gifts.
This Ascended Master service is open to all, regardless of spiritual background or experience. All are welcome.
Based upon the teachings of the Ascended Masters and the Melchizedek Order.
Hosted by Rev. Gary Layman, the service includes Spiritual Healing, Teaching and Radiant Quickening from the Ascended Host in the I AM tradition through the indwelling Christ. This service is provided weekly on a donation basis with grateful thanks. Call Gary Layman at 244-1256 for further details on private counseling, healing and other program details.

Aquarius Books and Gifts ~ Open 7 days ~ 10 am - 6 pm.
528 NE E Street ~ email ~ [email protected]
Grants Pass, Oregon 97526
541-479-4000 www.aquariusbooksandgifts.com