2023 Monthly Events
February 2023
EXPLORING & RESTORING OUR PATH to HEALING
An Homage to Black History Month
February 3-5th (weekend workshop) at Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA
As you know, the current state of affairs in our lives and in the world can be a challenge. I believe that we can confront and help dissolve this challenge for people and the planet by creating a safe and nurturing workshop space where you can expect to:
- Celebrate your healing pathway and celebrate Black History Month
- Look at becoming a heart-centered leader in the coming age
- Examine unconscious biases
- Explore and manage our triggers
Want to participate in this workshop
AUTHOR PRESENTATION & BOOK SIGNING
by LaVerne McLeod
Celebrating her 2nd book
The CROSSROADS of SOCIAL and CLIMATE JUSTICE
“A Special Big Sur Evening of Story, Food & Song”
Bring your favorite POTLUCK dish to share + a non-alcoholic beverage
WHEN: Saturday, February 11, 2023
TIME: 5:30pm -7:30pm
[5:30 Gather & socialize; 6:00 Potluck; 6:30 Program begins]
WHERE: Big Sur Grange, Big Sur, CA
FREE ADMISSION
If you are able, please DONATE to the Grange to keep our doors open and the building maintained
OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Contact lavernemcleod@ymail.com with inquiries.
If you are taking a workshop or otherwise Community at Esalen, feel free to drop into my community Racial Healing Class called “Removing Our Blinders” that is a continually unfolding journey with each session.
• February 14 and 28
• March 7 and 21
• April 4 and 18
• May 9 and 23
Together We Heal
March 2023
March 7 and 21
If you are taking a workshop or otherwise Community at Esalen, feel free to drop into my community Racial Healing Class called “Removing Our Blinders.”
This class is a continually unfolding journey with each session.
Author Presentation & Book Signing
The Crossroads of Social and Climate Justice
“Honoring Denyse Frischmuth”
Communities for a Sustainable Monterey County (CSMC)
Quarterly Brunch Meeting
When: Saturday, March 18, 2023
Time: 10:00am – Noon
Where: Marina Branch Library
190 Seaside Circle
Marina, CA 93933
Contact lavernemcleod@ymail.com with inquiries.
April 2023
April 4 & 18
COMMUNITY CLASSES CONTINUE at ESALEN.
If you are taking a workshop or otherwise community at Esalen, feel free to drop into my Racial Healing Class called, “Removing Our Blinders.”
This class is a continually unfolding journey with each session.
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APRIL 26 (Date change from June 21 to April 26 with new location)
DRAMATIC AUTHOR PRESENTATION & BOOK SIGNING
Sponsored by California Retired Teacher’s Association (CalRTA)
Wednesday, April 26, 2023
11:00am-12:15pm Private (Meeting & Luncheon)
12:15-1:00 Public (LaVerne’s Book Presentation)
Book Signing after Presentation
Where: Bayonet & Black Horse Golf Club
1 McClure Way
Seaside, CA 93955
May 2023
Dramatic Author Presentation & Book Signing
Sponsored by
Whites for Racial Equity
an affiliate of
Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ)
When: Tuesday, May 2, 2023
Time: 7:00pm- 8:30pm
Where: Unitarian Universalist Church of Monterey Peninsula
490 Aquajito Road
Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA 93923
May 9 and 23
COMMUNITY CLASSES CONTINUE at ESALEN.
If you are taking a workshop or otherwise community at Esalen, feel free to drop into my Racial Healing Class called, “Removing Our Blinders.”
This class is a continually unfolding journey with each session.
June 2023
Dramatic Author Presentation & Book Signing (Date change to April 26)
Sponsored by
CalRTA (California Retired Teacher’s Association)
Monterey County Division 29
When: Wednesday, April 26, 2023
Time: 12:30 pm
Where: Bayonet and Black Horse
1 McClure Way
Seaside, CA 93955
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Speaker/Dramatic Presentation
“Toxic Physical Environments “
A Program presented to a Middle School Lafayette-Orinda Youth Group
When: Wednesday, June 14, 2023
Time: 7:00pm
Where: Lutheran Church
580 Larkin Street
Salinas, CA 93907
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We have had a Summer Break !
Stay tuned real soon for a listing of more upcoming & exciting events !!!
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Communities for a Sustainable Monterey County (CSMC) in collaboration with other community organizations will present “An Evening of Hope” with renown speaker, author of Regeneration and climate activist, Paul Hawken. His books will be sold at this event as well as other social and climate authors to include LaVerne McLeod’s book- The Crossroads of Social and Climate Justice. Note: LaVerne McLeod Co-chairs, Big Sur Advocates for a Green Environment (B-SAGE) that is umbrellaed by CSMC.
“An Evening of Hope”
Wednesday, October 25th at CSU Monterey Bay, 4:00pm-7:00pm
4:00 Gallery & Silent Auction Open
5:30 Presentation begins
CSUMB LEED Certified Otter Student Union
3118 Inter-Garrison Road
Building # 52
Seaside, CA
Open to the public to Purchase Tickets and get Maps & Directions for “An Evening of Hope”
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Book Presentation by LaVerne McLeod from her latest book:
The Crossroads of Social and Climate Justice
Where: Downtown Book & Sound
213 Main Street, Salinas CA 93901
When: Friday, December 1st (Excellent time for Holiday book purchases)
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm Free & Open to the Public
Stop by for the presentation/drama, socialize & snack ___________________________________________________________
Safely order from https://lavernemcleod.com/my-latest-book/ or from the landing page of this newsletter and receive book(s) personally signed by author, LaVerne McLeod.
Now is the time you can also schedule a book event presentation with your book club, organization or group. Author, LaVerne McLeod will amuse and could possibly activate your get-up-and be in action button with tasks to help vulnerable people and our planet.
Choose which book(s) you want presented. 15% off of bundle group orders.
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On the Monterey Peninsula you can purchase The Crossroads of Social and Climate Justice at:
Luminata Books & Gifts
631 Cass St
Monterey, CA, 93940
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Drive the Big Sur Coast and stop at either of these places and purchase
The Crossroads of Social and Climate Justice &
Corn Hollow, 2nd Edition
- Big Sur River Inn (office & general store)
- Phoenix Shop at Nepenthe
- Henry Miller Library
- Coast Gallery
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If you are taking a workshop or otherwise Community at Esalen Institute, feel free to join in Community Classes- join me as I teach in Open Class (see Esalen community events schedule if I am teaching at the time that you are there) as I do this at least twice a month called “Removing Our Blinders.”
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FEBRUARY 2024
You are invited to register for:
EXPLORING & RESTORING OUR PATH to HEALING
An Homage to Black History Month
February 9-11 (a weekend)
Esalen Institute, Big Sur, CA
Facilitated by LaVerne McLeod
As you know, the current state of affairs in our lives and in the world can be a challenge. I believe that we can confront and help dissolve this challenge for people and the planet by creating a safe and nurturing workshop space where you can expect to:
- Explore and manage your triggers
- Celebrate Black History Month and your inner goodness
- Investigate how to be a heart-centered leader in the coming age
- To look at unconscious biases
Want to participate in this workshop?
REGISTRATION, SCHOLARSHIPS AND MORE INFORMATION
As we celebrate and explore, you have time between sessions to: reflect on the workshop by soaking in luxury in the mineral waters at the Baths; schedule a massage; nourish your body with delicious organic meals; disconnect from technology and let nature be your guide on this sacred land.
Should scholarship or sleeping bag space is a consideration, please register NOW as “the early bird can catch the worm.”
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