<HTML><FONT FACE=arial,helvetica><HTML><FONT SIZE=2 PTSIZE=10 FAMILY="SANSSERIF" FACE="Arial" LANG="0"><I>Hi All,<BR>
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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. <BR>
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I have been asked if we want to co-sponsor their event on Sunday. Are we interested in co-sponsoring? <BR>
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I'm planning on attending the potluck and discussion on Sunday, who else will going to represent our Green Party?<BR>
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Merriam</I><BR>
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Catalysts of HOPE (Healing Our People & Earth)<BR>
> Bike4Peace<BR>
> <BR>
> The bike riders will be entering San Jose on Friday 20th April, check<BR>
> <BR>
> out the website:<BR>
> http://www.catalystsofhope.org<BR>
> <BR>
> Catalysts of HOPE Discussion in San José<BR>
> Where: Pagesincolor.com Fair Trade & Crafts Store<BR>
> Address: 888 East Santa Clara St., San José (near 19th St, & across <BR>
> street from Roosevelt Park) along route of buses 22, 64, 522<BR>
> When: Sunday 22nd April, 2007<BR>
> Time: 17:00 potluck<BR>
> 18:00 discussion<BR>
> For more info call (408) 293-4774<BR>
> <BR>
> <BR>
> Vision & Mission<BR>
> We celebrate the unity of all life sharing common interests, and our<BR>
> <BR>
> strength from physical and ideological diversity. We support creative<BR>
> <BR>
> collaboration through compassionate communication. We seek to network<BR>
> <BR>
> healthy, independent communities striving toward sustainable, <BR>
> peaceful, simple living.<BR>
> <BR>
> We are strong and capable, and we acknowledge interdependence. We ask<BR>
> <BR>
> for assistance from others only if it improves their own lives. We <BR>
> trust that love will assure abundance, for which we are grateful. We <BR>
> <BR>
> are called to this Journey for a purpose beyond our own <BR>
> understanding. We invite you to engage lovingly with us as you feel <BR>
> called.<BR>
> <BR>
> Community of Cyclists Crossing the Continent<BR>
> Imagine a nationwide network of communities dedicated to living <BR>
> sustainably in a manner that removes the justification from war. More<BR>
> <BR>
> are realizing this vision every day and we are weaving together the <BR>
> network with a Journey of Hope. There is room for you to be part of <BR>
> our journey across the continent, whether you ride with us or support<BR>
> <BR>
> us from home. We are especially reaching toward organizers with whom <BR>
> <BR>
> we can establish synergy.<BR>
> <BR>
> George W. Bush says US troops are fighting to preserve the American <BR>
> way of life. That would include consuming far more than our share of <BR>
> <BR>
> the planet's resources, especially oil. Our consumption and fighting <BR>
> <BR>
> over limited resources are combining to effect the climate, pollute <BR>
> our home, and threaten the survival of our species. It's time for a <BR>
> transformation.<BR>
> <BR>
> We know how to live without oil. Our ancestors did it. Many cultures <BR>
> <BR>
> still use a fraction of what we use in the USA and live happily. We <BR>
> don't necessarily have to give up every modern convenience, but we <BR>
> must build our tools to last and use them sensibly. The biggest <BR>
> challenge is to stop relying on automobiles. To demonstrate how <BR>
> easily this can be done, our community will get around by bicycle, <BR>
> though we may use biofuels to move some supplies. The children will <BR>
> ride in bike trailers behind the adults. We'll carry camping gear, <BR>
> though we'll often be sleeping in the homes of our hosts.<BR>
> <BR>
> Catalysts of HOPE (Healing Our People & Earth) are building in <BR>
> conjunction with Bike4Peace, whose cyclists ride from Everett, WA to <BR>
> <BR>
> Washington, DC annually since 2005. This year, we envision rides <BR>
> leaving from several points on the West Coast to converge in DC on <BR>
> Sat 22 Sept (World Car Free Day). To continue the momentum, we will <BR>
> cycle south from Portland, Corvallis, and Eugene in mid-March, <BR>
> delivering workshops and empowering conversations down the West Coast<BR>
> <BR>
> and across the country to the East Coast. Utilizing principles of <BR>
> Sarvodaya Shramadana pioneered in Sri Lanka and other models of <BR>
> cooperative community building, the Journey plans to engage in <BR>
> collaborative efforts with community planners, activists, and <BR>
> advocates around the country for the many refugees of Hurricane<BR>
> Katrina.<BR>
> <BR>
> Cross continental bicyclists are the core of our journey, who welcome<BR>
> <BR>
> additional riders for any portion of the trip. Some will ride across <BR>
> <BR>
> town, some across state, and some the rest of the way to DC. It's <BR>
> especially nice to be joined by riders who know the local terrain <BR>
> when we're trying to find a specific place or determine the safest <BR>
> route. A local cyclist leading the pack can be a great asset, <BR>
> especially if her panniers contain lunch.<BR>
> <BR>
> Of course, collaboration is the true heart of a bicycle trip. This <BR>
> ride simply could not happen without the support of the generous <BR>
> people who open their homes or churches to the riders. Different <BR>
> levels of support are appropriate at different times. Cyclists are <BR>
> prepared to sleep outside, bathe out of a pot with a towel and some <BR>
> Dr. Bronner's, or eat whatever is available, but they really <BR>
> appreciate a warm shower, a lovingly prepared meal, or soft bed. <BR>
> Hosts who can provide massage, chiropractic care, or a sauna can <BR>
> achieve legendary status. We've found that a simple diet of diverse <BR>
> fruits, veggies, seeds, and nuts is best. We especially appreciate <BR>
> locally grown organic produce. Perhaps a pot luck, with the challenge<BR>
> <BR>
> of using food grown within the county, would be appropriate in your <BR>
> community.<BR>
> <BR>
> Catalysts of HOPE and Bike4Peace are building a network of people <BR>
> devoted to the search for a sustainable lifestyle and collaborative <BR>
> community. We can use your help with communication, passing the word<BR>
> <BR>
> along to encourage participation, or donating an item from our wish <BR>
> list. We want you to feel unity with a whole nation full of good <BR>
> people who are only a bike ride away. Together we can build a <BR>
> peaceful world.<BR>
> <BR>
> <BR>
> Sponsors<BR>
> NW Earth Institute<BR>
> Veterans for Peace<BR>
> Sarvodaya USA<BR>
> Oregon PeaceWorks<BR>
> Bike4Peace<BR>
> Love Makes a Family<BR>
> Whitefeather house<BR>
> <BR>
> Contact Info<BR>
> The Journey is a moving target. The most reliable way to reach us is <BR>
> <BR>
> to contact a host, but we only publish their contact information with<BR>
> <BR>
> permission. Check the route & schedule to see if this method will <BR>
> work for you.<BR>
> <BR>
> Vernon's cell phone is 425-438-8985. He has voice mail and checks it <BR>
> <BR>
> whenever he can. Unfortunately, Cingular service can be sketchy in <BR>
> rural areas. Rebecca's cell phone (541-829-3379) is with Sprint and <BR>
> may have different coverage.<BR>
> <BR>
> When the Internet is available, Michele (satyagrahi@riseup.net) and <BR>
> Vernon (kashimbi@earthlink.net) will check their inboxes.<BR>
> <BR>
> Catalysts of HOPE Discussion in San José<BR>
> Where: Pagesincolor.com Fair Trade & Crafts Store<BR>
> Address: 888 East Santa Clara St., San José (near 19th St, & across <BR>
> street from Roosevelt Park) along route of buses 22, 64, 522<BR>
> When: Sunday 22nd April, 2007<BR>
> Time: 17:00 potluck<BR>
> 18:00 discussion<BR>
> <BR>
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