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SPOKANE - Sravasti Abbey returns to Spokane for weekly teachings on “Beginning Buddhism” at Souls Center 707 N. Cedar Suite, Ste. 2 on Wednesdays from 6 p.m. - 7:30 p.m., starting June 5 through July 24.
A rotating pair of Buddhist nuns from the Abbey will provide a solid foundation in understanding the Buddhist worldview by teaching from the book Open Heart, Clear Mind, authored by Venerable Thubten Chodron, renowned Buddhist teacher and founder and Abbess of Sravasti Abbey.
People are invited to join Venerables Thubten Semkye and Thubten Lamsel June 5 for the start of this 8-week course, beginning with a focus on working effectively with emotions. Classes will include time for discussion and Q&A, along with guided meditations from time to time. No prior experience or registration is required.
For more information, visit www.sravastiabbey.org/ event/spokane-beginning-buddhism/2024-06-05/ or www.soulscenter.com/weekly-offerings.html Founded in 2003, Sravasti Abbey is a Buddhist monastery practicing in the Tibetan tradition near Newport. Find more information at www.SravastiAbbey.org.
TOPS open house July 10
NEWPORT - An Open House will be held Wednesday, July 10, at the weekly TOPS meeting at the Hospitality House in Newport, at 123 S. Washington Ave., starting at 8:30 a.m.
TOPS Club, Inc. (Take off Pounds Sensibly) is a nonprofit, weight-loss support and wellness education organization with thousands of associate chapters internationally and open to both men and women.
Members learn about nutrition, portion control, food planning, exercise and motivation. It’s not a diet. It’s a lifestyle change, encouraging and inspiring one another with support, and the goal of succeeding.
The Open House will demonstrate what a typical TOPS weekly meeting looks like, discuss the weight loss principles TOPS uses, and TOPS history. “If you are looking for support to live a healthier life, please come and join us,” Kellie Risso says.
‘Install Your Own Drip Irrigation System’ class June 13
NEWPORT - The WSU Master Gardeners are offering a class on “Install Your Own Drip Irrigation System,” Thursday, June 13, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. This class will be taught by Master Gardeners Dixie Chichester and Kamori Cattadoris. They will discuss the benefits of drip irrigation, parts of a basic drip irrigation system, optional parts, required tools, yearly maintenance, and tips for success. A tour of the Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden will take place for participants to see first-hand how the drip irrigation system is set up in their garden.
Installing a drip water system for your own garden is an efficient way to create a healthier garden and is much more cost effective, using 20 to 50 percent less water than normal sprinkler systems. Drip irrigation goes straight into the ground and isn’t susceptible to water run-off, drift, or evaporation. The class fee is $5, ($3 for MGs), and can be paid by cash, check, money order, or through PayPal.
The class will be held at The Master Gardeners Demonstration Garden, located northwest of the WSU/Pend Oreille County Extension Office at 227 S Garden Avenue in Newport. Participants are encouraged to bring a folding lawn chair. To register for this class contact Beverly Sarles, M-F, 8-4:30 p.m., at 509-447-2401 or email anytime at: [email protected].
