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Summer Solstice Gathering (12th Annual)

June 20, 2010
7:45 pmto8:45 pm

Interim Solar Calendar
César Chávez Park

Sunset gathering

Sunday, June 20th
7:45 to 8:45 pm
Sunset at 8:30 pm

Mini-workshop on Astronomy & Season
Celebrating the Chavez virtue:  “Determination”
Culture & Season

Note:
Thank you to all the dog walkers who have been helping by keeping their dogs on a leash.  The Memorial Solar Calendar site is located in the “on-leash” section of the park.  This is particularly important when there are a lot of people, dogs and excitement in the center circle.  It makes for a more orderly and enjoyable experience for all in attendance.  You are some of our biggest supporters.

Those of you who have been there in the past know that we regularly review four virtues of Cesar Chavez which are metaphorically associated with the four cardinal directions.  Tolerance is also one of those virtues.  And it is a good one to be reminded of as we learn to be with one another harmoniously in a special space and moment.


View Cesar Chavez Memorial Solar Calendar in a larger map

Next Gatherings:

Autumnal Equinox Gathering:

Led by Rabbi David Cooper –
Wednesday, Sept. 22nd,  6:15-7:15
This will be particularly eventful because we will have a near simultaneous full moon rise and sun set.

Winter Solstice Gathering:

Led by Alan Gould, Lawrence Hall of Science
Monday, Dec 20th, 4:15 to 5:15
Even more eventful: (a) near simultaneous full moon rise/sunset, and (b) a total lunar eclipse at 9:27 pm to 11:40 pm and beyond.

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June 17th, 2010 Web Weaver

Spring Equinox Gathering, Cesar Chavez Memorial Solar Calendar

March 20, 2010
6:30 pmto7:30 pm

Date and time

Saturday, March 20, 2010; 6:30 pm
Hope rock

Sunset is 7:15 pm, gathering is 45 minutes before sunset. The event ends about 15 minutes after sunset.

Event information

Led by David Glaser, Science Educator

  • A mini-workshop on the Seasons
  • Celebrating HOPE -  The Chavez virtue that is associated with the East
  • Norouz –  In the interest of sharing cultural celebrations associated with the Spring Equinox, Mojgan Saberi will give a brief overview of the Iranian Spring Festival called Norouz.

Notes

This years city-wide theme for the Cesar Chavez Commemoration (March 20th – April 23rd) is on “Teaching Tolerance.” www.ecologycenter.org/chavez

Thank you to all the dog walkers who have been helping by keeping their dogs on a leash. This is particularly important when there are a lot of people, dogs and excitement in the center circle. It makes for a more orderly and enjoyable experience for all in attendance. You are some of our biggest supporters.

Those of you who have been there in the past know that we regularly review four virtues of Cesar Chavez which are metaphorically associated with the four cardinal directions. Tolerance is also one of those virtues. And it is a good one to be reminded of as we learn to be with one another harmoniously in a special space and moment.

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March 5th, 2010 Web Weaver

Winter Solstice Gathering at Cesar Chavez Park

December 20, 2009
4:05 pmto5:05 pm

The Interim Solar Calendar
Sunset at Solar Calendar
Sunday, December 20th

4:05 to 5:05 pm; Sunset: 4:50

Gathering will be led by Alan Gould, Lawrence Hall of Science

  • Mini-work shop on the Reasons for the Seasons
  • Cesar Chavez & Tolerance
  • Winter Celebrations

Rain or shine, a couple of us will be there….

Dress accordingly – The weather is part of the experience

NOTE

Thank you to all the dog walkers who have been helping by keeping their dogs on a leash. This is particularly important when there are a lot of people, dogs and excitement in the center circle. It makes for a more orderly and enjoyable experience for all in attendance. You are some of our biggest supporters.

Those of you who have been there in the past know that we regularly review four virtues of Cesar Chavez which are metaphorically associated with the four cardinal directions. Tolerance is also one of those virtues. And it is a good one to be reminded of as we learn to be with one another harmoniously in a special space and moment.
View Cesar Chavez Memorial Solar Calendar in a larger map

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November 29th, 2009 Web Weaver

Autumn Equinox Gathering, Cesar Chavez Solar Calendar

September 22, 2009
6:15 pmto7:15 pm

Sunset at Solar Calendar

Solar Calendar
Cesar Chavez Park

Tuesday, September 22nd
6:15pm to 7:15 pm
Sunset @ 7 pm
Led by Rabbi David Cooper

Gathering includes:

  • Mini-workshop on Astronomy & Season
  • Celebrating the Chavez virtue:  Courage
  • Culture & Season

Links:

Sunset gatheringhttp://www.solarcalendar.org
http://www.ecologycenter.org/chavez (Cesar Chavez Commemorative Activities)
http://solarcalendar.blogspot.com (Evolution of the site)

Dress warmly ­ The weather is part of the experience.

NOTE
Thank you to all the dog walkers who have been helping by keeping their dogs on a leash.   This is particularly important when there are a lot of people,  dogs and excitement in the center circle.  It makes for a more orderly and enjoyable experience for all in attendance.  You are some of our biggest supporters.

Those of you who have been there in the past know that we regularly review four virtues of Cesar Chavez which are metaphorically associated with the four cardinal directions.  Tolerance is also one of those virtues.  And it is a good one to be reminded of as we learn to be with one another harmoniously in a special space and moment.

Thanks again to Lee Trampleasure for his photos of our gatherings, these  from the June Solstice.  http://www.bpfp.org/gallery/v/album_001/album/

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September 3rd, 2009 Web Weaver

Summer Solstice Gathering (11th Annual) Interim Solar Calendar César Chávez Park

June 20, 2009
7:45 pmto8:45 pm

Saturday, June 20th
7:45 pm to 8:45 pm
Sunset @ 8:30 pm

Led by Tory Brady, Exploratorium Teacher Institute, or Alan Gould Lawrence Hall of Science

Mini-workshop on Astronomy & Season
Celebrating the Chavez virtue:  “Determination”
Culture & Season

Dress warmly – The weather is part of the experience.


Note:
Thank you to all the dog walkers who have been helping by keeping their dogs on a leash.  The Memorial Solar Calendar site is located in the “on-leash” section of the park.  This is particularly important when there are a lot of people, dogs and excitement in the center circle.  It makes for a more orderly and enjoyable experience for all in attendance.  You are some of our biggest supporters.

Those of you who have been there in the past know that we regularly review four virtues of Cesar Chavez which are metaphorically associated with the four cardinal directions.  Tolerance is also one of those virtues.  And it is a good one to be reminded of as we learn to be with one another harmoniously in a special space and moment.

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June 8th, 2009 Web Weaver

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