The Gateway Course

In this class, George Wilson offers participants the first step in a cosmic journey. By now almost everyone has heard of the powers of the mind. There are hundreds of courses that "teach" the principles based on so-called facts that the author has read, but almost none of them can be demonstrated beyond question. The Gateway (tm) is a course that not only gives that undeniable proof, but also teaches WHY it happens. In other words, if you know the rules which govern the universe, you can change the universe. In this course you will learn the basic rules of existence in order to change your life to become whatever you want. You will learn to access the "Cosmic Internet" so you can answer whatever questions you have (you won't become "wise swami's overnight, but you will be given the wherewithall to do so). As proof that it's true, you will "work a case" meaning you will see and diagnose a person anywhere in the world. For more information or to register call George Wilson at (703) 637-0353 or vmac1@cox.net.

Cost: $225

Women's West African Drumming Classes for INTERMEDIATE STUDENTS

We will be learning a new Guinea rhythm with song and breaks from the Mamady Keita repertoire: Beli Beli! For registration/questions: Please email or call Kristen Arant to pre-register or inquire about the class: kristen@drumlady.com, 202-213-7810

Cost: $20 per class to drop in, $15 per class if you sign up for all 6 weeks

Inaugural Meeting of Ecolocity DC

Meet other local people who live in, or are interested in making DC a Transition town starting with an Intentional Community, that will encompass Clean Energy, Freecycle, Natural Building, Organic Farming, Community Salvage, New Urbanism & Sustainable Development, Permaculture, Frugal Living/Voluntary Simplicity, Greentrification, Alternative Commerce (e.g. CES/LETS), Greentrepreneurs, Training and Education. We welcome anyone who appreciates the enormity of the perfect storm of peak oil, global warming, food shortage, and economic decline brewing on the horizon. You realize that life as we know it will never be the same and you are prepared to take radical and urgent action in concert with others. http://ecolocity.ning.com

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Movie: “Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring”

Many regard Rachel Carson as the mother of the environmental movement. Her New Yorker magazine series, published in book form in 1962, put the world on notice to the devastating effects of chemicals spewed into the environment and especially pesticides such as DDT. In the process, Carson, previously a little-known biologist, was revealed as a heroic crusader. “Silent Spring” put her at the epicenter of an intense controversy and subjected her to withering attacks from industry and government. She was threatened with lawsuits and derided as an “hysterical woman” unqualified to write such a book. A huge counterattack was led by Monsant, Velsicol, American Cyanamid—indeed, the whole chemical industry—supported by the Department of Agriculture and many in a cautious media. There’s room for 40 persons, but 25 seems like a better fit. So space definitely is limited. Please reserve your spot by e-mailing me, Ed Bruske, directly at euclidarms@yahoo.com

Cost: $5 suggested donation at the door includes free popcorn

Bradley Method® Natural Childbirth Classes

Bradley® classes can help you and your coach (a trusted partner, friend or loved one who can assist you during your pregnancy and birth) become advocates for your baby. Look at your birth from a healthy perspective instead of a medical condition. Pregnancy is Not a Disease!!! Course content: Nutrition, exercise, relaxation, the coach’s role, first stage labor, second stage labor, planning your birth, variations and complications, postpartum preparation, preparing for your new family and more. Classes are held for 12 consecutive weeks for each series. For more information, please contact Shayla Boyd-Gill, AAHCC at 202-271-3240 or info@birthdiva.com .

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Culinary Arts Workshop for Youth

Women Empowering Women and Girls through the Arts & the DC Ministry of Arts and Culture present an interactive culinary arts workshop for youth 10 years old and up. Chef Esther Muhammad of Red Aster Foods, twice featured on Channel 5 Fox News, will be presenting. Refreshments will be served for parents. For more information, call Angela Muhammed at (301) 516-6060.

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Tapping the Power Within

Global Sacred Woman Village DC Metro Alumni & JDC Enterprises presents a post-summer Solstice Lecture & Gathering. Guest speaker Rev. Hazel Cassell will discuss: How to use the energy and cycle of the Solstice to transform; how to connect with your inner healer; how to develop your spirit gifts and intuition; how to integrate mind body and spirit; how to break the cycles of the past; how to heal and transform your life. Rev. Cassell has 30 years of experience as a metaphysician, intuitive consultant, medical intuitive, author, and holistic health consultant. For consultations by appointment please call (757) 583-1799, (757) 320-8266 or (240) 601-4372.
For more information and to register please call Dr. Jenne Maat 240-601-4372 /jldcenterp@aol.com.
Send payments to JDC Enterprises, P.O. Box 41121 Arlington, VA 22204

Cost: $20.00/$25.00 at door

For The People Open Mic and Discussion: The Cost of our Food

Join Christylez Bacon in an open discussion on the rising food costs. What are the necessary step of shopping & saving? What are your views on GM (Genetically Modified Foods) and Seed Banks? Share your views and ideas along with your art.

Cost: Donation

Ayo's Breathercize

Move, shake off the Stress, re-learn how to breathe, gain nutritional advice in an experiential atmosphere to help you seriously lose weight and calm your nerves. Wear comfortable, loose clothes, wear white socks, eat lightly no less than 1/2 hour before session, and come prepared for fun. Pre-registration a must. Call Ayo Handy-Kendi, The PositivEnergy Breath Coach, 202-667-2577

Cost: $40 or Donation

Beginning Chess for All Ages

The next series in the ECAC Intergenerational Arts and Education program features the basics of chess. Many young people, especially girls shy away from this game but once the basic moves are learned, there’s no limit to the ways you can express yourself on the board. Learn from chess pros who will step you through the basics. Bring the whole family. Cheryl Richardson of FLAME Financial will host the sessions.

Jam Session & Potluck

Back by popular demand! This is an informal gathering of musicians who just enjoy playing, networking and eating together. If you aren't musically inclined, be an official audience member and enjoy the vibe.

Abstract Painting Workshop Series

Explore different painting techniques and fundamentals including texture, line, form, color and composition. This class, taught by the Blackstone Arts and Humanities Consortium & Ministry of Arts and Culture covers the basics of painting with water colors with an emphasis on abstraction. Through individual instruction, group critiques and simple exercises, students will be encouraged to develop their own styles. For information contact Anthony or Letitia at 301-585-4144.

Cost: $20 per workshop

Bradley classes can help you and your coach (a trusted partner, friend or loved one who can assist you during your pregnancy and birth) become advocates for your baby.  Look at your birth from a healthy perspective instead of a medical condition.  Pregnancy is Not a Disease!!! 

Course content: Nutrition, exercise, relaxation, the coach's role, first stage labor, second stage labor, planning your birth, variations and complications, postpartum preparation, preparing for your new family and more. Classes are held for 12 consecutive weeks.  

For more information, please contact Shayla Boyd-Gill, AAHCC at 202-271-3240 or info@birthdiva.com or visit www.birthdiva.com

Cost: Donation

Craft Circle

Do you knit, crochet, bead or do other craftwork? Bring it to our Craft Circle Friday March 2nd and be in the company of others who do handiwork as well. This is not a class, just a gathering for those who like to work with others and share what they do. All are welcome!

Cost: Donation

Qi Gong

Balance, refine and empower your energy in 2008 with QI GONG (the ancient healing art of energy management) by Manifest Health and Wellness. Qi Gong is an ancient 5,000 year-old Chinese healing art of energy management/cultivation emphasizing sitting, standing and slow moving meditation exercises that are gentle yet powerful and very transformative. Qi Gong has been proven to relieve stress, lower blood pressure, and increase energy. Our classes focus on attaining optimal health and spiritual cultivation.

Each class will feature meditation, Qi Gong exercises and a discussion on energy healing and expanding consciousness. Manifest Ra is a certified Qi Gong Healer/Instructor from the Chinese Healing Arts Center and is a professional member of the National Qigong Association.

Cost: $15 per class

Renegade Voice From The Mythic Mosaic

Welcome to the world of "The Renegade Storyteller" Imakhu. Renegade Voice From The Mythic Mosaic is a unique two-act experience in theatre. Written, produced and performed by master storyteller & monologist Imakhu Mwt Shekemet,
Renegade Voice is a collection of African American folktales, contemporary urban stories, spoken word, music, and movement bringing a powerful, creative, often autobiographical voice to ancestral and contemporary Black culture. Humorous, poignant, provocative, edgy, engaging...Imakhu brings the wealth of her thirty year professional artistry to this powerful, yet simplistically staged One-Woman production.

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Kemetic Yoga

Tuesday and Thursdays at 6:30AM Khepere Anu will lead a Kemetic Yoga class which will focus on bringing Sacred Geometry to our body temple. Bring yoga, towel, and water. We will sweat! Call 202-489-8476 to register.

Cost: $10 per class

Reiki III

Presented by Catherine Locklair Barber, certified Reiki Master and Practitioner

The Third Reiki Degree is the teaching degree where information is given on passing Reiki to others. New symbols are learned and the students are able to teach Reiki Practitioners who have had Reiki II to become Reiki Masters. Reservations are required for this workshop. Call (202) 575-4472 or email clocklair@verizon.net.

Cost: $300

Reiki II

Presented by Catherine Locklair Barber, certified Reiki Master and Practitioner

This workshop is for anyone who has taken Reiki Level I and is interested in furthering their knowledge of Reiki and learning to send Reiki long distance. Registration is required. Contact Catherine Barber at (202) 575-4472 or clocklair@verizon.net.

Cost: $200

Reiki I Workshop
Presented by Catherine Locklair Barber, certified Reiki Master and Practitioner

One becomes a Reiki Practitioner by participating in a 1st Degree Reiki workshop conducted by a Reiki Master. It is not a religion. By attending the workshop and taking the initiation, one learns how to give Reiki to her/his self and others. It is an uplifting and empowering experience. The energy helps to release blockages and toxins from the body causing one to feel more relaxed and energized. Often during the training, one receives life changing experiences. Registration is required for this workshop. For more details, please call Catherine at 202-575-4472.

Reiki Intro
Presented by Catherine Locklair Barber, certified Reiki Master and Practitioner.

Reiki Share

Pleasant Plains Civic Association

Due to the renovation of Banneker Recreation Center, the September Pleasant Plains Civic Association Meeting will take place at ECAC.  Pleasant Plains is bordered by Florida Ave to the south, Spring Rd. to the North, Georgia Ave to the east and 14th St to the west.  Residents of Pleasant Plains are invited to discuss issues affecting your lives and meet other members of the community.  Seniors can meet in the front of the building at 11:45 to get a ride around back where there are fewer steps.  The Civic Association meets every second Saturday from 12-2pm.

Capoeira Angola Beginners

Be a kid again – sing, dance and play! A special beginning Capoeira Angola session starts on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7-9pm taught by Mestre Cobra Mansa. Capoeira Angola is a traditional martial art form brought by enslaved Africans to Brazil. It involves dance, music and acrobatic movements. Classes focus on movement, music and history. Email ficadc@hotmail.com to pre-register or for more info.

Visit www.capoeira-angola.org for more information

Capoeira Angola

Capoeira Angola is an African Brazilian martial art form characterized by such dynamic movements as cartwheels, handstands, spinning kicks and spontaneous acrobatics. At its highest level of practice, capoeira is considered an improvisational conversation between two bodies. The operative sensibility is very similar to a jazz performance. Capoeira Angola has its roots in Bantu tradition and was used by the enslaved Africans of Brazil as a form of revolution. In keeping with African war strategies, Capoeiristas masked the art's effectiveness from plantation overseers. The International Capoeira Angola Foundation teaches all aspects of this complex art – the movements, the music, the history, the traditions, the philosophy, bringing it all together on the first Sunday of each month with a roda or circle of Capoeira play. Visit www.capoeira-angola.org for more information

Youth Open Mike

Christylez opens this circle on Monday evenings for young people to express themselves through music, poetry, rap and whatever else they have to offer. All are welcome.

Codependents Anonymous

Co-dependency is an emotional and behavioral condition that affects an individual’s ability to have a healthy, mutually satisfying relationship. It is also known as “relationship addiction” because people with codependency often form or maintain relationships that are one-sided, emotionally destructive and/or abusive. Co-Dependents Anonymous (CODA) is a 12-Step fellowship of men and women whose common purpose is to develop healthy relationships. The only requirement for membership is a desire for healthy and loving relationships. We gather together to support and share with each other in a journey of self-discovery -- learning to love the self. We rely upon the Twelve Steps and Twelve Traditions for knowledge and wisdom. These are the principles of our program and guides to developing honest and fulfilling relationships with ourselves and others. By actively working the program of Co-Dependents Anonymous, we can each realize a new joy, acceptance and serenity in our lives. Visit www.codependents.org for more information.

Volunteer Exchange Program

ECAC relies heavily on volunteer services to help in all aspects of our operation. No skill is necessary to be a volunteer, just a willingness to be a part of our growing community. Volunteer hours are rewarded with "service coupons" which can be exchanged for many of our program fees. Regular volunteer hours are on Saturdays from 10-3 but you can call (202) 462-2285 anytime and make an appointment to donate your services.