To public servants, volunteers and concern citizens in the Indianapolis community:

Over the next several months, there will be a fierce debate about how to reform our health care system. Now is the time to organize and make sure that real health care reform becomes a reality. On June 6th we will launch the Organizing For America health care campaign across the nation. Please join us for our kick off meeting in Indianapolis. Let's each do our part to ensure that all Americans have affordable health care by the end of 2009.

RSVP for the Organizing For America Health Care Kickoff: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpcswl

You can begin taking action to support health care reform right now in two important ways:

1. Share your story of the health care gaps that you, your family or loved ones have experienced. This is one of the most effective ways for OFA and the administration to share with Congress why health care reform is needed in America. http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/healthcarestories
2. Express your support for President Obama's principles for health care reform. http://my.barackobama.com/page/content/organizingforhealthcare

We look forward to your attendance on June 6th. This is an extremely important grass roots effort for our country. Join us and let's pass health care reform by the end of year!

RSVP for the Organizing For America Health Care Kickoff: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gpcswl

Please forward the attached flyer to friends who are passionate about the need for health care reform and want to take action!

Thank you for all that you do.

Silvia Spence

Indianapolis OFA Chapter

www.indianapolisofachapter.com

Membership Drive Schedule-click to enlarge

SPRING MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

EARTH HOUSE COLLECTIVE TO HOST CLASSES FOR DONATIONS
“What We’ve Got for What You Can Give” Weekend to Offer Instructional Sessions and Family-Friendly Activities for What Participants Are Able to Pay.

INDIANAPOLIS, IN – May 1, 2009: Earth House Collective is thrilled to announce the first-ever WHAT WE’VE GOT FOR WHAT YOU CAN GIVE WEEKEND. From Friday, May 29 through Sunday, May 31, 2009, Earth House will suspend its standard rates for instructional classes. Participants may attend classes for whatever they are able to donate to the Earth House Collective. Instructors will donate their time to the Earth House to teach sessions in yoga, environmental literacy, music, dance, craft, and much more! Sunday’s finale will include a Jazz Brunch followed by a Silent Auction. Chef Jenxie will be preparing the finest vegetarian cuisine while participants make bids on antiques, church pews, balloon rides, plus items from local Mass Ave. businesses. There is a $5 entrance fee to this event.

The WHAT WE’VE GOT FOR WHAT YOU CAN GIVE WEEKEND is an exciting kick-off to Earth House Collective’s spring membership drive. Collective members who join or renew during the WHAT WE’VE GOT FOR WHAT YOU CAN GIVE WEEKEND will receive DOUBLE Earth House café and event discounts for the first two weeks of June.

The Earth House Collective is a group dedicated to peace, wellness, community and culture on the corner of New York and East streets in downtown Indianapolis. The collective includes Indiana's only 100% organic and fair trade coffee shop and cafe, catering, yoga classes, film screenings, and venues for musicians. Notable partners include the Indianapolis Peace and Justice Center, Lockerbie Central United Methodist Church, and the Indiana Yoga Association. More information about the schedule of classes or events can be found at www.earthousecollective.org.

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For more information or to schedule an interview with an event planner or participant, please contact Kate Lamont by phone at 317.636.4060 or by email at kate@earthhousecollective.org.

Finding a new home downtown

FINDING A NEW HOME DOWNTOWN

Indianapolis Songwriters Cafe - Featuring Joe Welch (Born Again Floozies), Cara Jean Wahlers & Linda McRae

When - Saturday, May 16th - 8pm

Where - Earth House - 237 N East St. Indianapolis, IN 46204

$5 Suggested donation

The Indianapolis Songwriters Cafe will be celebrating it's birthday on Saturday, May 16th @ Earth House. May of 2008 was the very first Indianapolis Songwriters Cafe show. One year later the show still goes on. Of the 18 ISC events that have taken place in the last twelve months we've had some great music, wonderful audiences, many sold out shows and much more to come.

For more information on the ISC please visit www.indianapolissongwriterscafe.com

For more information on this event please write or call me, I'd be glad to help!

cliffsnyder@indianapolissongwriterscafe.com or 317-525-0518

Take care,

Cliff Snyder
www.myspace.com/cliffsnyder
www.indianapolissongwriterscafe.com

www.myspace.com/indianapolissongwriterscafe
www.myspace.com/thebigrootsshow

International Conference: 5Rhythms Dance Workshop

Special Panel on Criminalizing Dissent

Special Yoga and Meditation Evening to benefit Heartland Yoga Therapy

Special Yoga and Meditation Evening
to benefit Heartland Yoga Therapy, Inc.
and The Earth House Collective

WEDNESDAY, MAY 13th

YOGA CLASS with
Nancy Schalk

5:30 to 6:45

Enjoy a yoga practice with Nancy while supporting an excellent cause: bringing the stress reducing practices of yoga to those undergoing cancer treatment. Nancy will hold an intermediate class with a focus on breath and stress reduction.

MEDITATION CLASS with

Felix Lopez

7 to 8:00

Increase your well-being and reduce your stress level by exploring your inner landscape. Meditation can give rise to a sense of deep calm and balance in everyday life. Develop self knowledge and wisdom by joining us to practice Insight Meditation.

Felix is also available for one-to-one sessions at Heal Thyself & Co. May 13 and 14. Call Jennifer at 317-626-7902 for more information.

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DONATION REQUESTED

YOUR DONATION FOR THE EVENING WILL BENEFIT:

Heartland Yoga Therapy, Inc.

Heartland Yoga Therapy is a group of yoga enthusiasts who aspire to reduce human suffering by sharing the ancient powerful practices of yoga with those in great need ~ those undergoing cancer treatment and their care partners. Life is stressful enough, but a cancer diagnosis and treatment cause a level of stress that may interfere with the natural ability of the body, mind and spirit to find balance and regulation. Please join our efforts to utilize yoga practices within the medical establishments. Learn more about our program and Heartland Yoga Therapy at www.heartlandyogatherapy.com.

The Earth House Collective

is a group of peace activists, conservationists, artists, musicians, Methodists, teachers and many more dedicated to peace, wellness, community and culture on the corner of New York and East streets in downtown Indianapolis. www.earthhousecollective.org

Nancy Schalk, Founder of Heartland Yoga Therapy, Inc. and Director of the Yoga Therapy Program at the I.U. Simon Cancer Center.

Felix Lopez, Meditation Master, Renown Teacher and Certified Pranic Healer

pranichealingfl.com

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For further information, contact Jennifer at 317-626-7902