The Raw Spirit Festival is the world's largest and leading raw vegan, healthy-living, eco-peace festival." In contrast to the economy, Raw Spirit Festival is expanding exponentially! Beginning with 250 partipants in Sedona, Arizona in 2006, Raw Spirit Festival attracted over 3300 participants by 2008, thereby outgrowing its resort venue. In 2009 four Raw Spirit Festivals are being offered:

• June 5th to 7th, Santa Barbara, CA
• August 29th & 30th, Upper Marlboro, MD (Washington D.C.)
• September 26th & 27th, Granite Dells, AZ
• December 30th thru January 2nd, Maui, HI

Join us for a fun and vibrant fourth of July picnic potluck at Discovery Park!

Date/Time:
Independence Day Potluck Picnic - Discovery Park
Saturday, July 4, 2009
11:00 AM to 5:00 PM
(You're welcome to stay longer)

Location:
Discovery Park - behind the visitor center
3801 W Government Way
Seattle, WA 98199

We will be near the tennis/basketball/volleyball courts and kids' play area.
Watch for a "Raw" sign. On the park map we will be south of the Visitor Center.

Hey Friends!!!

The Gala of Prosperity is coming up quickly - all day Friday from 7am - 9pm at Thrive!! We are located at 1026 NE 65th Street in Seattle. I am so excited for the party and hope to see you there! Here is some important information:

PERFORMANCES

Current Scheduled performances:
11:00 a.m. - Slam Poetry by Megan McDonald
11:30 a.m. - French Horn by Nick Murdick
4:00 p.m. - Magic Show!! by Otis Hopkins
8:30 p.m. - Singer/Songwriter Jessica Devin

If you'd like to perform on Friday, please message me now!
monika@generationthrive.com

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RAFFLE TICKETS

Whether you just want your brain to be the best it can be or have a brain injury (stroke, accident, etc.) our brain impacts EVERY aspect of our life! Whether you have any so called "mental health challenge" such as ADD, ADHD, Anxiety, Bi-Polar, Depression, you name it, whatever it is the brain and the body CAN and WILL heal IF given what it needs! Overcome challenges such as brainfog, mood swings and memory lapses. I have spent over six years researching how our brains can thrive! Since the health of the brain is so directly related to heart health that will also be a part of this group.

The Unity Church
7:00 to 9:00 PM
$12.00
1095 Telegraph Road
Bellingham WA
For More Information and R.S.V.P. Contact:
Linda Johnson
360-734-0311
powerbythehour77@yahoo.com

Paul speaks about the Daylight

Marlene's Market & Deli
7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
$5.00
2951 S. 38th Street
Tacoma, WA 98409
For More Information and R.S.V.P. Contact:
253-472-4080

Paul will be talking about his New book The Daylight Diet

You are invited to taste luscious raw foods, listen to leading raw speakers, dance & sing with us...RawVegan Source at New Earth Farm Presents Raw Spirit NW Celebration on July 18th, 2009, 11am to 10pm, at RawVegan Source, 22336 NE 85th St., Redmond, WA. Our celebration features Happy Oasis, Kevin Gianni, Elaina Love , Bruce Horowitz, David Kaplan & Christian Bates. Music by Adrien Xavier Band & Making Love to Life. Food Demos & Tastings, Raw Restaurant Food Court, Permaculture Farm Tours, Wild Green Foraging Walks and much more! $33. (Day of the event $44).

Jump start your new career or hobby- or simply learn to make the best raw vegan food EVER!

Have you tasted dalene's cinnamon rolls? How about the Lemon Meringue pie and those "burgers" that taste like they came off the grill? Learn my secrets for creating tasty healthy food for every palate! The thing people remember is that it tasted great, not that it is the healthiest food around!

This class shows you how to prepare foods that bring out your inner beauty and satisfy everyone's appetite. Beauty never tasted so good!