EARTH HOUR CELEBRATIONS / GATHERING / CONNECT / CONCERTS IN COSTA RICA 2010!!
WHAT IS EARTH HOUR?:
Earth Hour is an event held THROUGHOUT THE WORLD on the last Saturday of March annually, asking households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights and other electrical appliances for one hour to raise awareness towards the need to take action on climate change.
In '09 - 88 countries and more than 4,000 cities registered at - http://EarthHour.org
Earth Hour 2010 will take place on March 27, 2010 from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm, local time.
from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Hour
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To share info to host your own Earth Hour Celebration in Costa Rica, contact:
Lilian Marquez lmarquez@wwfca.org
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BELOW ARE DETAILS FROM THE 2009 EARTH HOUR CELEBRATIONS. DETAILS COMING ON 2010:
SAN JOSE (official):
7:30pm, a candlelight Concert starring Costa Rica's renowned musician, Manuel Obregon, Jaime Gamboa & Carlos Tapado Vargas as well as a circus-like show took place in Plaza la Democracia in Downtown San Jose.
. http://youtube.com/watch?v=94x9jQ4pcxo&feature=related
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ESCAZU (UN-official):
WHEN: 7:30-10pm (the "official" lights out is only from 8:30-9:30pm but we'll have our power off the WHOLE 7:30-10pm)
WHERE: The House of Self Empowerment - ON Calle Vieja near Calle Country Club in Escazu (San Rafael)
FORMAT(ish):
POTLUCK: Bring any sort of food to share with 10 others & whatever you're drinking (these are not alcohol drinking crowds). We will provide Iced Tea & Water.
CONNECTION TIME: 7:00-8:30pm - We'll sit around in a circle eating & sharing/connecting! As is the case with most of our gatherings, there will be time for everyone to go around the room & share who you are, what you do &/or what you're looking for/needing as well share what YOU'RE doing/willing to do for Mother Earth (1-2 minutes each please) so PLEASE bring your business cards, products, fliers, give samples - whatEVER!! Let's come/work TOGETHER!!!
In the past some people have resisted this yet in the end, they LOVED LOVED LOVED IT & LOTS of REAL CONNECTIONS came from it!! (if you can't make it, feel free to drop your "stuff" off before!!)
8:30-9:30pm - Our friend Alba Molina http://am-int.com) - the WONDERFUL Singer/guitarist is back in CR from 2 years in the states, shared her wonderful gift of voice & lead our voices/hearts in song in a FUN sing-along (donations welcome) as well as the AWESOME Maia with http://samjjana.com brought her Hang to play - MAGICAL!!! It was a MAGICAL time (see video below).
The driveway was lined in Tiki Torches & the house was FILLED with a couple hundred candles since we had the power off the house the whole time!
Feel free to bring others (kids are welcome)!!!
COST/INVESTMENT IN YOUR JOY: Donations Welcome (for the entertainment)
Also, The House of Self Empowerment is a Donation Drop-Off Point for MANY charities / home to
http://GraciasCostaRica.com We welcome you to bring any donations you'd like to help those less fortunate!
HOW TO GET TO US: We REALLY encourage you to carpool or take a bus (isn't this all about honoring Mother Earth?!?!)!!
BUS-wise - we're ON the blue Santa Ana-Calle Vieja bus that runs between the Coca-Cola Building in Downtown San Jose & Piedades de Santa Ana. Get off at the Calle Country Club stop.
CARPOOL - E- or call us if you are driving &/or need a ride.
CONTACT: 8-378-6679 / or email - EarthHourCREscazu@gmail.com for directions / http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com)
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Costa Rica has joined on to honor it: http://TicoTimes.net/dailyarchive/2009_03/0327091.htm
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HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT:
NEW - SELF EMPOWERMENT LENDING LIBRARY
The House of Self Empowerment - in conjunction with Unity Costa Rica - is opening a
"Self Empowerment / Metaphysical / Healing / Spiritual Lending Library"
We welcome any donations to add to their OVER 1,500 resources!!
http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com
ECO TUESDAYS!!
It's in the work to start the first international chapter of http://EcoTuesday.com & The House Of Self Empowerment will be their location!! This is an EXCITING venture on SOOOOOO MANY LEVELS!!! Info to come but if you're interested - e- me!
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS AT THE HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT
Check our Calendar of Upcoming Workshops at the House Of Self Empowerment
http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com/Calendar.html
FACEBOOK 101 (How to Create Your Own FB Account+) & 201 (more advanced),
FACEBOOK for Business/Promotion!!
Science of Mind Mid-Week-Pick-Me-Up Study Group
Tantra Massage for Couples
Feng Shui for Business
How to Create Your Own Website with EASE (If I can do it - you CAN!!!!)
An on-going Sustainable Living Series - from Basic Composting to Electric Cars & Windmills & MORE!!!
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8-378-6679 / http://EarthHourCostaRica.com
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WHAT IS EARTH HOUR?:
Earth Hour is an event held THROUGHOUT THE WORLD on the last Saturday of March annually, asking households and businesses to turn off their non-essential lights and other electrical appliances for one hour to raise awareness towards the need to take action on climate change.
In '09 - 88 countries and more than 4,000 cities registered at - http://EarthHour.org
Earth Hour 2010 will take place on March 27, 2010 from 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm, local time.
from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earth_Hour
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To share info to host your own Earth Hour Celebration in Costa Rica, contact:
Lilian Marquez lmarquez@wwfca.org
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BELOW ARE DETAILS FROM THE 2009 EARTH HOUR CELEBRATIONS. DETAILS COMING ON 2010:
SAN JOSE (official):
7:30pm, a candlelight Concert starring Costa Rica's renowned musician, Manuel Obregon, Jaime Gamboa & Carlos Tapado Vargas as well as a circus-like show took place in Plaza la Democracia in Downtown San Jose.
. http://youtube.com/watch?v=94x9jQ4pcxo&feature=related
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ESCAZU (UN-official):
WHEN: 7:30-10pm (the "official" lights out is only from 8:30-9:30pm but we'll have our power off the WHOLE 7:30-10pm)
WHERE: The House of Self Empowerment - ON Calle Vieja near Calle Country Club in Escazu (San Rafael)
FORMAT(ish):
POTLUCK: Bring any sort of food to share with 10 others & whatever you're drinking (these are not alcohol drinking crowds). We will provide Iced Tea & Water.
CONNECTION TIME: 7:00-8:30pm - We'll sit around in a circle eating & sharing/connecting! As is the case with most of our gatherings, there will be time for everyone to go around the room & share who you are, what you do &/or what you're looking for/needing as well share what YOU'RE doing/willing to do for Mother Earth (1-2 minutes each please) so PLEASE bring your business cards, products, fliers, give samples - whatEVER!! Let's come/work TOGETHER!!!
In the past some people have resisted this yet in the end, they LOVED LOVED LOVED IT & LOTS of REAL CONNECTIONS came from it!! (if you can't make it, feel free to drop your "stuff" off before!!)
8:30-9:30pm - Our friend Alba Molina http://am-int.com) - the WONDERFUL Singer/guitarist is back in CR from 2 years in the states, shared her wonderful gift of voice & lead our voices/hearts in song in a FUN sing-along (donations welcome) as well as the AWESOME Maia with http://samjjana.com brought her Hang to play - MAGICAL!!! It was a MAGICAL time (see video below).
The driveway was lined in Tiki Torches & the house was FILLED with a couple hundred candles since we had the power off the house the whole time!
Feel free to bring others (kids are welcome)!!!
COST/INVESTMENT IN YOUR JOY: Donations Welcome (for the entertainment)
Also, The House of Self Empowerment is a Donation Drop-Off Point for MANY charities / home to
http://GraciasCostaRica.com We welcome you to bring any donations you'd like to help those less fortunate!
HOW TO GET TO US: We REALLY encourage you to carpool or take a bus (isn't this all about honoring Mother Earth?!?!)!!
BUS-wise - we're ON the blue Santa Ana-Calle Vieja bus that runs between the Coca-Cola Building in Downtown San Jose & Piedades de Santa Ana. Get off at the Calle Country Club stop.
CARPOOL - E- or call us if you are driving &/or need a ride.
CONTACT: 8-378-6679 / or email - EarthHourCREscazu@gmail.com for directions / http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com)
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Costa Rica has joined on to honor it: http://TicoTimes.net/dailyarchive/2009_03/0327091.htm
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HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT:
NEW - SELF EMPOWERMENT LENDING LIBRARY
The House of Self Empowerment - in conjunction with Unity Costa Rica - is opening a
"Self Empowerment / Metaphysical / Healing / Spiritual Lending Library"
We welcome any donations to add to their OVER 1,500 resources!!
http://SelfEmpowermentLendingLibrary.com
ECO TUESDAYS!!
It's in the work to start the first international chapter of http://EcoTuesday.com & The House Of Self Empowerment will be their location!! This is an EXCITING venture on SOOOOOO MANY LEVELS!!! Info to come but if you're interested - e- me!
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS AT THE HOUSE OF SELF EMPOWERMENT
Check our Calendar of Upcoming Workshops at the House Of Self Empowerment
http://HouseOfSelfEmpowerment.com/Calendar.html
FACEBOOK 101 (How to Create Your Own FB Account+) & 201 (more advanced),
FACEBOOK for Business/Promotion!!
Science of Mind Mid-Week-Pick-Me-Up Study Group
Tantra Massage for Couples
Feng Shui for Business
How to Create Your Own Website with EASE (If I can do it - you CAN!!!!)
An on-going Sustainable Living Series - from Basic Composting to Electric Cars & Windmills & MORE!!!
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8-378-6679 / http://EarthHourCostaRica.com
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