COMMUNITY CALENDAR – NOW UPDATED WEEKLY
(as new information is received)
last update May 8, 2008

Note: To list event in monthly print calendar, please submit in writing to PO Box 101, Crestone CO 81131 by 22nd of the month or e-mail to calendar@crestoneeagle.com. To update calendar online during the month, submit entries each week by Friday, 3pm to janet@crestoneeagle.com. They will appear online the following Monday morning.

May – Daily/Weekly Events

Daily
• Aarati, Haidakhandi Ashram, 7am and 7pm (new winter time), 719-256-4108 or www.BabajiAshram.org
• Daily at Temple of Consciousness (except Thursdays): meditation 7-8am, aarti 8-8:30am & 5-5:30pm, 256-4176
• Shumei International Institute holds daily Sampai with chanting and offering of healing Jyorei, 7:50am and 5:50pm in Sanctuary, 256-5284
• Shumei International Institute welcomes visitors for tours and healing Jyorei from 9am-5pm, 7 days a week, 719-256-5284
• Shumei’s gallery is free and open to the public 7 days a week from 9-5
• Crestone Children’s Cooperative Play Group, Monday-Friday, 11am-5pm (babies & toddlers 11am-1pm; pre-schoolers pm), 256-4040

Sundays
• Mass at Nada Carmelite Hermitage, 9am, 719-256-4778
• Sangre de Cristo Christian Church in Crestone: Sunday School classes 10am, Services 11am, 256-4625—potluck follows on first Sunday of month
• White Jewel Mountain: Meditation on Padmasambhava in form of Dorje Trolo, 10am-12noon, 1295 Brookside Overlook, 256-5773, all welcome/free
• Church in the Valley, Sunday School 11am, Worship 11:45am, at 5th & Gunnison in Saguache, 655-2012
• Insight (Vipassana) Meditation, 5:30pm, call Peter 256-4306
• Musical Evenings at Temple of Consciousness, 2nd & 4th Sunday every month, 6:30-9pm, Lela 256-4176
• Open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, LINK Building across from Challenger Golf Pro Shop, 7pm, 256-5895

Mondays
• Continuing Ashtanga Yoga, 8-9:45am, 256-5668
• Women’s Fitness Fantastic Group Training 8am, call Carrie Robertson to reserve space 588-3879
• Soccer scrimmage and practice, 3:30-6pm, Robin 256-4908 or Amanda 256-5246
• Alanon meeting, LINK Building on Road T, 5pm, 719-256-4320
• Men’s Strength and Core Fitness group at 5:15pm, call Carrie Robertson 588-3879
• Hatha Yoga classes w/ JoAnn Connington, Jillian’s studio, 5:30-7pm, 719-256-5129
• Ongoing Didjeridoo classes, 5:30-6:30pm, with Elianna, 719-256-2202
• Iyengar Yoga classes for continuing students with Chuck Tidd at the Saguache Yoga Studio, 6-7:30pm, free/donations accepted, 256-5436

Tuesdays
• Beginning Tai Chi class for mature teens and adults, 8:30-9:30am, 256-4453
• Gentle Yoga w/ JoAnn Connington, at Jillian’s studio, 10:30am-noon, 256-5129
• Continuing Ashtanga Yoga, 5-7pm, 256-5668
• Love to Dance? Dance for joy! Studio donation. Join Nancy at Jillian’s studio, 5:30-6:30pm. Bring your favorite music and a mat. 256-4659
• Savitri Reading Circle, 7pm, at Savitri House, for info call 256-4917
• Kundalini Yoga classes (resume May 27), 5pm, at Crestone Kundalini Yoga Center, 1540 Willow Creek Way, call Sue or Dan 256-4036
• Narcotics Anonymous, open meeting, marijuana users are welcome, Baca Library on Road T, 7:30pm, 256-5007 or 256-5524

Wednesdays
• Ashtanga Yoga for Beginners, 8-9:45am, 256-5668
• Women’s Fitness Fantastic Group Training 8am, call Carrie Robertson to reserve space 588-3879
• Villa Grove Craft Classes, 9am-noon, 719-655-2203
• Pottery classes for adults, 9:30-11:30am, ongoing, a few spaces still available, call Margaret 256-4188
• Oriental dance, Egyptian Folkloric, and Kathak—Classical Indian Dance, 4:30pm, call Signe Ramstrom, Sacred DanceArt Studio 256-4386
• Beginning Martial Arts for Kids, 6-13 years old, 4:30-5:30, Jillian’s Studio with Schuyler Fishman, $10/class, $35 for 4 classes, 480-1688
• Men’s Strength and Core Fitness group at 5:15pm, call Carrie Robertson 588-3879
• Sangre de Cristo Christian Church: Dinner Prayer Meeting, first & third Wednesdays at 6:45pm, Youth Group all ages 7-8pm, 256-4625
• Reiki offered to community at Rainbow Healing Center, 7pm, 256-4110
• Dharma Study Group, Kagyu tradition of Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, Monte Vista, meditation open to everyone, 7-9pm, 719-852-2868
• Aikido Wooden Sword Training (through May 28), 7:15-8:30pm, at CHAC, sincere beginners & drop-ins welcome, Dan Retuta Sensei 256-4036
• Confidential HIV/AIDs testing, $10, first Wednesday each month, call Rose 719-754-2773

Thursdays
• Kundalini Yoga classes (resume May 27), 7:30am, at Crestone Healing Arts Center, call Sue or Dan 256-4036
• Beginning Tai Chi class for mature teens and adults, 8:30-9:30am, 256-4453
• Volunteer Hospice Training (Thursdays in May 08), 9am-3pm, at Hospice de Valle, 514 Main Street, Alamosa, 589-9019 to register
• Gentle Yoga w/ JoAnn Connington, at Jillian’s studio, 10:30am-noon, 256-5129
• Therapeutic Yoga, Saguache Yoga Studio, 3:30-5pm, prior consultation required, 256-5436
• Sufi Zikr at 5pm, all welcome, phone Hamida Nur at 256-4290 for info and directions
• Continuing Ashtanga Yoga 5-7pm, 256-5668
• Study group: The Tibetan Book of Living and Dying, at Tara Mandala Buddhist Retreat Center in Pagosa Springs, 970-731-3711
• Iyengar Yoga classes for continuing students with Chuck Tidd at the Saguache Yoga Studio, 6-7:30pm, free/donations accepted, 256-5436
• Ongoing Course in Miracles open discussion and meditation group, 7pm, call for location 256-4969
• Disciples of Christ meeting in Crestone, 7:30pm, 256-5867
• Raindrop Clinic, experience the cleansing, healing power of essential oils, 719-256-5630 Crestone
• High Hand Poker Club at the Silver Crest Palace, 256-5577

Fridays
• Women’s Fitness Fantastic Group Training, 8am, call Carrie Robertson to reserve space 588-3879
• Karate Class for Kids w/ Schuyler Fishman, 1-2pm (6-8 years old), 2:30-3pm (9-13 years old), $10/class, $35 for 4 classes, 480-1688
• Redirecting Children’s Behavior, with Ramloti, 5-week course on all Fridays in May, 5-7:30pm, Community Bldg. in Crestone, 256-4108
• Open Mic Night at the Silver Crest Palace, 256-5577

Saturdays
• Soccer games, kids start 9:30am, followed by adult all community pick-up game till noon, Robin 256-4908 or Amanda 256-5246
• High Valley Hikers, for anyone interested in hiking in Crestone area anytime, call Steve & Janet Andersen 256-5825
• Morning Meditation, 10am-12pm, at Tara Mandala Buddhist Retreat Center in Pagosa Springs, 970-731-3711, info@taramandala.org

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May

May 6-10, Tuesday-Saturday
• His Holiness Shri Satuwa Baba Maharaj will give Darshan at Temple of Consciousness on Friday at 7:30pm, all are invited to receive blessing

May 8, Thursday
• EAC meeting at POA Hall, 5pm, 256-4171 or www.bacapoa.org (contact the BGPOA about other EAC meetings)

May 9, Friday
• Jamie Janover presents Unified Field Theory: the work of Nassim Haramein of The Resonance Project, Jillian’s Studiio, 6pm, $20, 256-4923
• Twelve Step Open Eatin’ Meetin’, AA/NA/Alanon Potluck, 6:30pm at the LINK Building across from the Challenger Golf Pro Shop on Road T
• Second Friday Improv, 7-9pm at Black Bear—music, readings—sign up 6-6:30pm, finished works only
• Jamie Janover and the Unified Field Theory of Nassim Haramein, 6-9pm, Jillian’s Studio, $20, info at Naomi Lake 256-4923

May 9-10, Friday-Saturday
• Red Willow Bassket Weaving with Bob Allalunis of Taos, NM, at Dreamweavers Sanctuary in Crestone, register 719-256-5315

May 10, Saturday
• Spring Birdcount—International Migratory Bird Day, 6:30am-5pm, Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge Office, 719-852-5941
• Men’s Prayer Breakfast at On the Way Cafe in Moffat, 8am, Tom 256-4930, 256-4277 (second Saturdays)
• CYP Thrift Store Anniversary Sale-ebration, 10-5, in Crestone, everything marked down, lots of new items, yard sale goodies, and more
• Spring Fling second Saturday event in Downtown Historic Salida, follow balloon trail to 14 galleries, salidaartists.com
• Zebulon Pike ensemble, early American folk music, at Hazlerig Music House, 8pm, 256-4371, www.hazlerigmusichouse.com
• Unified Field Party featuring Jamie Janover, LYNX, Buddha Bomb and more, Silver Crest Palace, 8pm, $10, www.promusement.com
• Easy (1.5-2 mi.) 2-hr. guided hike along Medano Creek at Great Sand Dunes National Park with a park ranger-naturalist. Meet at Dunes parking lot at 10am. Be prepared to walk in shallow water or on wet sand part of the way; bring drinking water, sun protection, and snacks. Children welcome, but those 5 and under may need to be carried. Bring bird books and binoculars if desired. For more information, (719) 378-6399.

May 10-11, Saturday-Sunday
• Mother’s Day Celebration at Dreamweavers Sanctuary, 454 Heatherbrae Rd, Crestone, potluck, 719-256-5315

May 11, Sunday
• Mother’s Day
• Shumei’s monthly Sampai, 10:30am, followed by a hot and healthy buffet lunch for all, 256-5284
• Second Sunday Blue Grass Jam at Villa Grove Trade, 4-7pm, 719-655-2203 (food available)

May 12, Monday
• Town of Crestone Board of Trustees Meeting, 1:30pm, at Town Hall, 199 N. Alder Street, 256-4313
• Crestone Potters Guild will start public classes again, call Lynn 256-4790 for details

May 12-14, Monday-Wednesday
• Artisans Gallery will be closed for “refreshing”; reopening Thursday, May 15, spring hours 11am-5pm Wed.-Mon. (closed Thurs.)

May 13, Tuesday
• Saguache County Commissioners Meeting, 9am, Saguache County Courthouse, call 655-2231 to receive agenda by mail
• Retirement party for Eli Dokson, Superintendent Moffat School District #2, at Moffat School cafeteria, 4:30-6:30pm, everyone is invited

May 14, Wednesday
• 20th Annual Women’s Conference, 8am-4pm, Adams State College Center, $20 before May 4 ($25 after) includes lunch
• Crestone Baca Planning Commission, 9am, at POA Hall
• Crestone End of Life Project meeting, 7pm, hosted at Sanctuary House in Townhouse #10 near Desert Sage Restaurant, 256-4420

May 15, Thursday
• LINK presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream for parents, students and teachers, White Eagle courtyard, www.thecrestonecharterschool.org
• Baca Grande POA Board meeting, 7pm, POA Hall, www.bacapoa.org

May 15-17, Thursday-Saturday
• LINK presents A Midsummer Night’s Dream, with younger students as fairies, White Eagle courtyard, www.thecrestonecharterschool.org

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May 16, Friday
• Baca Grande Water & Sanitation District meeting (third Fridays), 9am, 256-4310, www.bacawater.com
• John & Jidith Mattingly at Mirage Trading Company, Moffat, for book signing, readings at 4pm & 7pm, and good-byes
• “Fresh Blooms: emerging artists from local schools”, opening reception of spring show at Crestone Artisans Gallery, 5-7pm

May 16-17, Friday-Saturday
• LINK presents performances of A Midsummer Night’s Dream for the community at WEV courtyard, www.thecrestonecharterschool.org

May 17, Saturday
• Children’s program, Bal Gokulam, at Haidakhandi Ashram, 10am-noon, followed by potluck, call Shila 719-256-4477 or Cindy 719-256-5007
• Easy (1.5-2 mi.) 2-hr. guided hike along Medano Creek at Great Sand Dunes National Park with a park ranger-naturalist. Meet at Dunes parking lot at 10am. Be prepared to walk in shallow water or on wet sand part of the way; bring drinking water, sun protection, and snacks. Children welcome, but those 5 and under may need to be carried. Bring bird books and binoculars if desired. For more information, (719) 378-6399.

May 17-18, Saturday-Sunday
• Shumei International Institute’s gala 6th anniversary celebration (see Shumei ad this month for schedule of events)

May 18, Sunday
• Creative Birth Choices, 11am-2pm (third Sunday each month), call Zuki to register 719-256-4544
• Crestone Healing Arts Guild Service Day, at the Crestone Healing Arts Center, sign up for appointments 11:30-12, treatments 12-4, 256-4469
• Mountain Sage, with Eric Karlstrom and Dave Dumas, will perform from 5-7pm at Villa Grove Trade (food available)

May 19, Monday
• Full Moon in Scorpio at 8:12pm
• Full-moon fire ceremony at Haidakhandi Universal Ashram, 10:08am, followed by a meal, 256-4108, info@babajiashram.org

May 19-21, Monday-Wednesday
• Sacred Earth Conference, 8am, Colorado College Baca Campus, featuring Paul Winter and numerous speakers, asacredjournal@fairpoint.net

May 20, Tuesday
• Sun enters Gemini at 10:01am; Wesak (Buddhist)
• Saguache County Commissioners Meeting, 9am, Saguache County Courthouse, call 655-2231 to receive agenda by mail
• Community is cordially invited to Moffat School Library, 4:30-6pm, to browse and have refreshments

May 21, Wednesday
• Silent meditation 5:30pm and satsang 6:30pm with Sharon Landrith, at Sanctuary House (Townhouse #10 near Desert Sage), 256-4420

May 22, Thursday
• Community is cordially invited to Moffat School Library, 4:30-6pm, to browse and have refreshments
• Crestone Charter School Show and Tell, 6pm, White Eagle Village

May 23, Friday
• CCS’s LINK high school graduation and 8th grade commencement, 5pm, at Challenger Golf Course, potluck barbecue, community is invited
• Art opening at Bear Medicine Retreat & Wellness Center in Saguache, 4-7pm, featuring local artist Ben Crow, refreshments, 655-0111

May 24, Saturday
• Peaceful Warriors, 8pm, Silver Crest Palace, 256-5577

May 25, Sunday
• Melchizedek Living Light Sanctuary holds Sunday Service 10:30am-12noon, call 256-5512 for directions
• 50th Saguache County Museum Opening—parade 11am; Pit BBQ at noon in Community Bldg.at the park, Ranching Celebration 2pm
• Confluence String Quartet at Hazlerig Music House, 2pm, 256-4371, www.hazlerigmusichouse.com
• The Rise of the Feminine, continuing discussion facilitated by David Nicholas, call 256-4917 for information

May 26, Monday
• Memorial Day observed

May 27, Tuesday
• The Method to the Madness, astrological insights into the candidates, the nation & the world, w/ Steffan Vanel, Black Bear Video, 7:30pm

May 28, Wednesday
• Compassionate Communication Intro Class w/ Paul Shippee, 5-7pm, 256-4656, pre-requisite for NVC practice group

May 30, Friday
• Monthly free Friday night at the movies at Shumei: next two episodes of “Planet Earth”, 7pm, 256-5284

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June

June 5, Thursday
• CCS Governing Council meeting at LINK building, 6pm

June 9, Monday
• Summer Adventures day camp for kids begins, applications available from Schuyler Fishman, Crestone P.O., CYP Thrift Store, Moffat School

June 14, Saturday
• Children’s program, Bal Gokulam, at Haidakhandi Ashram, 10am-noon, followed by potluck, call Shila 719-256-4477 or Cindy 719-256-5007

June 20-22, Friday-Sunday
• Mount KIA/MIA dedication of national monument, held south of Villa Grove, June 20-22, www.mtkiamia.com, info@mtkiamia.com

June 21-22, Saturday-Sunday
• 2008 Moffat School Reunion

June 28-29, Saturday-Sunday
• PSYCH-K Basic Workshop w/ Raes Carroll, 9am-5pm, at Jillian’s Studio in Crestone, free DVD & book, 719-256-6002

July

July 12, Saturday
• Children’s program, Bal Gokulam, at Haidakhandi Ashram, 10am-noon, followed by potluck, call Shila 719-256-4477 or Cindy 719-256-5007

July 13, Sunday
• Nada Carmelite Hermitage will celebrate annual service of recommitment to Carmelite way of life, mass at 9am, followed by potluck, everyone welcome

July 21-25, Monday-Friday
• Annual Family Week at Haidakhandi Universal Ashram

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August

August 1-3, Friday-Sunday
• 10th Anniversary Crestone Music Festival at Challenger Golf Course, for Early Bird Specials and info: 719-256-4533, www.crestfest.org

August 9, Saturday
• Children’s program, Bal Gokulam, at Haidakhandi Ashram, 10am-noon, followed by potluck, call Shila 719-256-4477 or Cindy 719-256-5007

September

September 9, Tuesday-September 13, Sunday
• Dr. Reggie Ray, “Meditating with the Body 2008”, www.DharmaOcean.org

September 13, Saturday
• Children’s program, Bal Gokulam, at Haidakhandi Ashram, 10am-noon, followed by potluck, call Shila 719-256-4477 or Cindy 719-256-5007

September 20, Saturday
• Annual Fall Festival in Saguache, 655-2232

October

October 18, Saturday
• Children’s program, Bal Gokulam, at Haidakhandi Ashram, 10am-noon, followed by potluck, call Shila 719-256-4477 or Cindy 719-256-5007

Note: To list event in monthly print calendar, please submit in writing to PO Box 101, Crestone CO 81131 by 22nd of the month or e-mail to calendar@crestoneeagle.com. To update calendar online during the month, submit entries each week by Friday, 3pm to janet@crestoneeagle.com. They will appear online the following Monday morning.

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