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Rejoice & Reuse: Celebrate Calder's Circus! Presented by Orange County Museum of Art

August 7, 2011 from 1pm to 3pm – Center for Living Peace Have family fun together under the big top as you watch the short film of artist Alexander Calder’s magical circus, then create a circus of your own using wood, wire, cloth and a variety of fun, foun… Organized by Center for Living Peace | Type: class, workshop

Ecology Center Presents: Chopstick Bird Feeders

August 20, 2011 from 1pm to 3pm – Center for Living Peace Learn how to turn your leftover collection of chopsticks into a beautiful, zen birdhouse or feeder. Participants will design and create their own birdhouse while learning an important lesson about re… Organized by Center for Living Peace | Type: class, workshop

Ecology Center Presents: Reusable Sandwich and Snack Bags

September 17, 2011 from 1pm to 3pm – Center for Living Peace The average person uses 60 plastic sandwich and/or snack bags a month and worldwide only .5% to 3% of all bags wind up recycled. (BBC, CNN). Though there are many ways to completely cut out the use… Organized by Center for Living Peace | Type: class, workshop

The Ecology Center Presents: Homemade Skincare Products

October 22, 2011 from 1pm to 3pm – Center for Living Peace Do you know what ingredients are in the bath and body products you use? Chances are, when you take a look, you won’t like what you see. Learn how to make your own products from simple ingredients y… Organized by Center for Living Peace | Type: workshop

Insights from Africa with Eugene Cooke

October 29, 2011 from 11am to 1pm – Center for Living Peace Join us for a gathering on the subject of food and sustainability. We’ll enjoy eats from Avanti Café and watch some short films about local food. Eugene Cooke, urban farmer, will discuss the how’s an… Organized by Center for Living Peace | Type: class, workshop, lecture

Orange County Museum of Art Presents: Creative Reuse Series -- Environmental Art

November 6, 2011 from 1pm to 3pm – Center for Living Peace Throughout time, artists have used the vehicle of art to glorify nature, to subjugate nature, and most currently, to make important statements about the environmental issues we face. Join in this wor… Organized by Center for Living Peace | Type: class, workshop

Orange County Museum of Art Presents: A Taste of California - Food & Wine

November 9, 2011 from 7pm to 9pm – Center for Living Peace Often our lives are so busy that we forget to practice gratitude for our amazing California climate, which produces some of the best wines and produce in the world. Join teaching artist Jeff Venier f… Organized by Center for Living Peace | Type: lecture, workshop, class

The Ecology Center Presents: Holiday Card Making

November 19, 2011 from 1pm to 3pm – Center for Living Peace As the holiday season approaches, be prepared to send your best wishes to your loved ones with one of a kind holiday cards made from repurposed materials. Suitable for kids of all ages, this worksho… Organized by Center for Living Peace | Type: class, workshop

Gardening for your Karma with Eugene Cooke

December 10, 2011 from 11am to 1pm – Center for Living Peace Join us for a gathering on the subject of food and sustainability. We’ll enjoy eats from Avanti Café and watch some short films about local food. Eugene Cooke, urban farmer, will discuss the how’s a… Organized by Center for Living Peace | Type: lecture
The Ecology Center Presents: Alternative Holiday Gift-Wrapping

December 10, 2011 from 1pm to 3pm – Center for Living Peace Thoughtfulness doesn't have to end with the purchase of a gift. Join us for this holiday-wrapping session unlike any other, where students will learn to create beautifully wrapped gifts with unexpect… Organized by Center for Living Peace | Type: class, workshop