[Sosfbay-discuss] Bicycle4Peace Fwd: Catalysts of HOPE in San Jose - 20th to 23rd April

Fri Apr 20 01:39:59 PDT 2007

Hi All,

Do we want to participate with the Bicycle4Peace/Catalysts of HOPE?  They are 
going to be in San Jose Fri. April 20 - Monday April 23.  They are wanting 
bicylists from this area to join them bicyling around San Jose.  They are 
speaking Sunday April 22 at 5:00pm in San Jose at Pagesincolor Fair Trade & Craft 
Store, 888 East Santa Clara St.  This will be a potluck and discussion.  

I have been asked if we want to co-sponsor their event on Sunday.  Are we 
interested in co-sponsoring? 

I'm planning on attending the potluck and discussion on Sunday, who else will 
going to represent our Green Party?

Merriam

 Catalysts of HOPE (Healing Our People & Earth)
> Bike4Peace
> 
> The bike riders will be entering San Jose on Friday 20th April, check
>  
> out the website:
> http://www.catalystsofhope.org
> 
> Catalysts of HOPE Discussion in San José
> Where: Pagesincolor.com Fair Trade & Crafts Store
> Address: 888 East Santa Clara St., San José (near 19th St, & across  
> street from Roosevelt Park) along route of buses 22, 64, 522
> When: Sunday 22nd April, 2007
> Time: 17:00 potluck
>      18:00 discussion
> For more info call (408) 293-4774
> 
> 
> Vision & Mission
> We celebrate the unity of all life sharing common interests,  and our
>  
> strength from physical and ideological diversity. We support creative
>  
> collaboration through compassionate communication. We seek to network
>  
> healthy, independent communities striving toward sustainable,  
> peaceful, simple living.
> 
> We are strong and capable, and we acknowledge interdependence. We ask
>  
> for assistance from others only if it improves their own lives. We  
> trust that love will assure abundance, for which we are grateful. We 
> 
> are called to this Journey for a purpose beyond our own  
> understanding. We invite you to engage lovingly with us as you feel  
> called.
> 
> Community of Cyclists Crossing the Continent
> Imagine a nationwide network of communities dedicated to living  
> sustainably in a manner that removes the justification from war. More
>  
> are realizing this vision every day and we are weaving together the  
> network with a Journey of Hope. There is room for you to be part of  
> our journey across the continent, whether you ride with us or support
>  
> us from home. We are especially reaching toward organizers with whom 
> 
> we can establish synergy.
> 
> George W. Bush says US troops are fighting to preserve the American  
> way of life. That would include consuming far more than our share of 
> 
> the planet's resources, especially oil. Our consumption and fighting 
> 
> over limited resources are combining to effect the climate, pollute  
> our home, and threaten the survival of our species. It's time for a  
> transformation.
> 
> We know how to live without oil. Our ancestors did it. Many cultures 
> 
> still use a fraction of what we use in the USA and live happily. We  
> don't necessarily have to give up every modern convenience, but we  
> must build our tools to last and use them sensibly. The biggest  
> challenge is to stop relying on automobiles. To demonstrate how  
> easily this can be done, our community will get around by bicycle,  
> though we may use biofuels to move some supplies. The children will  
> ride in bike trailers behind the adults. We'll carry camping gear,  
> though we'll often be sleeping in the homes of our hosts.
> 
> Catalysts of HOPE (Healing Our People & Earth) are building in  
> conjunction with Bike4Peace, whose cyclists ride from Everett, WA to 
> 
> Washington, DC annually since 2005. This year, we envision rides  
> leaving from several points on the West Coast to converge in DC on  
> Sat 22 Sept (World Car Free Day). To continue the momentum, we will  
> cycle south from Portland, Corvallis, and Eugene in mid-March,  
> delivering workshops and empowering conversations down the West Coast
>  
> and across the country to the East Coast. Utilizing principles of  
> Sarvodaya Shramadana pioneered in Sri Lanka and other models of  
> cooperative community building, the Journey plans to engage in  
> collaborative efforts with community planners, activists, and  
> advocates around the country for the many refugees of Hurricane
> Katrina.
> 
> Cross continental bicyclists are the core of our journey, who welcome
>  
> additional riders for any portion of the trip. Some will ride across 
> 
> town, some across state, and some the rest of the way to DC. It's  
> especially nice to be joined by riders who know the local terrain  
> when we're trying to find a specific place or determine the safest  
> route.  A local cyclist leading the pack can be a great asset,  
> especially if her panniers contain lunch.
> 
> Of course, collaboration is the true heart of a bicycle trip. This  
> ride simply could not happen without the support of the generous  
> people who open their homes or churches to the riders. Different  
> levels of support are appropriate at different times. Cyclists are  
> prepared to sleep outside, bathe out of a pot with a towel and some  
> Dr. Bronner's, or eat whatever is available, but they really  
> appreciate a warm shower, a lovingly prepared meal, or soft bed.  
> Hosts who can provide massage, chiropractic care, or a sauna can  
> achieve legendary status. We've found that a simple diet of diverse  
> fruits, veggies, seeds, and nuts is best. We especially appreciate  
> locally grown organic produce. Perhaps a pot luck, with the challenge
>  
> of using food grown within the county, would be appropriate in your  
> community.
> 
> Catalysts of HOPE and Bike4Peace are building a network of people  
> devoted to the search for a sustainable lifestyle and collaborative  
> community.  We can use your help with communication, passing the word
>  
> along to encourage participation, or donating an item from our wish  
> list. We want you to feel unity with a whole nation full of good  
> people who are only a bike ride away. Together we can build a  
> peaceful world.
> 
> 
> Sponsors
> NW Earth Institute
> Veterans for Peace
> Sarvodaya USA
> Oregon PeaceWorks
> Bike4Peace
> Love Makes a Family
> Whitefeather house
> 
> Contact Info
> The Journey is a moving target. The most reliable way to reach us is 
> 
> to contact a host, but we only publish their contact information with
>  
> permission. Check the route & schedule to see if this method will  
> work for you.
> 
> Vernon's cell phone is 425-438-8985. He has voice mail and checks it 
> 
> whenever he can. Unfortunately, Cingular service can be sketchy in  
> rural areas. Rebecca's cell phone (541-829-3379) is with Sprint and  
> may have different coverage.
> 
> When the Internet is available, Michele (satyagrahi at riseup.net) and  
> Vernon (kashimbi at earthlink.net) will check their inboxes.
> 
> Catalysts of HOPE Discussion in San José
> Where: Pagesincolor.com Fair Trade & Crafts Store
> Address: 888 East Santa Clara St., San José (near 19th St, & across  
> street from Roosevelt Park) along route of buses 22, 64, 522
> When: Sunday 22nd April, 2007
> Time: 17:00 potluck
>      18:00 discussion
> 

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