August 2003 Sowing the Seeds
SSOLE's Monthly Newsletter
 

SSOLE Granted 501(c)3
After months of hard work, and a seemingly endless wait, we were granted our 501(c)3 status late this spring.

This designation marks our birthday as an official tax exempt charitable organization. This is important for many reasons, but for you, the charitable consumer, it allows all future donations to be considered tax deductible contributions. 		We are thrilled at receiving this designation, and have begun the process of grant writing to secure funds for both our upcoming and existing projects. Including the expansion of our Educational Foundation to include musical grants for children in grades kindergarten through 12 starting this fall, and the expansion of our free clinic and new after school snack program. A special thank you to everyone who helped and supported us during these first few years. We couldn't have done it with out you.

We hope that you are as excited as we are about our new opportunities and programs, and we invite you to volunteer and participate whenever you can. Our original vision has not changed, simply grown.
 
Education Foundation Fundraiser at CoCA a Huge Success
Our first annual artists event and fundraiser for the Educational Foundation drew to a close August 3rd.

This event, held at Center on Contemporary Art in Seattle ran from July 23rd through August 3rd, with an opening night party on the 24th.

Thank you to everyone who came out and helped make this event a success. Our opening night drew a great crowd, allowing us to sell sixteen pieces of art and jewelry, 		ensuring a fundraising success.
  We have begun planning next years event, and welcome your comments and suggestions.

We would like to incorporate more live music, unknown artists and teaching programs next year to help make this event even bigger.

The goal of these events, is to help young or unknown artists establish their careers, while supporting our Education Foundation.		 We were able to raise enough funds from this event to grant an additional four more scholarships for the 2003 school year, and put in place the foundation for our musical grant program.

T-shirts are still available to commemorate this event, the cost is $18.00 but quantities are limited, so please email or call to reserve yours today!
 
  Caliope’s Brush Juried Youth Art Exhibition
Inspired by the success of our Education Foundation Fundraiser at CoCA we are excited to announce the upcoming Caliope’s Brush Juried Youth Art Exhibition! Participation is open to King County Residents aspiring artists ages 11 to 18, and will be juried in three age groups by prominent Northwest artists and curators.

Caliope’s Brush is aimed at encouraging artistic 		expression and development in King county teens. The exhibition will give artists in Middle and High School an opportunity to receive professional feedback on their work while gaining exposure in the professional artistic community.

First place winners in each age bracket will receive a full scholarship to a 5 week workshop of 		their choice, either at the Kirkland Arts Center or the Seattle Fine Arts Academy. Second and third places will be awarded gift certificates for art supplies and the top four participants in each age bracket will be featured in the SSOLE 2004 calendar.

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  John Steele Presents the Soul of Plants II
John Steele will return September 14th for a one day aromatherapy workshop, the Soul of Plants II.

Topics covered will include; The Sacred Use of Fragrance in Ancient Egypt, Drinking Hydrosols- In search of Floral Illumination, and a special presentation of new aromatic distillations. During this workshop, you 		will journey back to the time of pharaonic Egypt to explore the spiritual use of fragrance. During this magical era, fragrance was a medium of communication between gods and humans.

You will also investigate the architecture of smell in the human nose and its counterparts in the temple of Luxor.

This one day workshop 		costs $150.00, and includes all materials for the class, including hydrosols and oils.

Space is extremely limited, so please call to reserve your spot today. A $50.00 registration fee is required. This is sure to be an amazing experience.
 
  Cooking with SSOLE – Pasta with Basil and Brie
As summer draws to a close, make the most of the bounty of seasonal ingredients. This recipe is from Cooking with SSOLE. The cost is $20.00, and copies are still available. Please call (425) 456 0334 today! • 2 lbs fresh pasta
• 3 med. tomatoes
• 10 basil leaves
• 1 -2 cloves garlic
• ¾ lb chilled brie
• 1 cup olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste.

Chop the tomatoes and 		thinly slice the basil. Place them in a large bowl with the brie, olive oil and salt and pepper. Cover with saran wrap, and allow to marinate for 1 hour. Cook the pasta, and toss with the marinade. Enjoy!
 
 
  Services at the Retreat Center
The SSOLE Retreat Center offers many great services and products. This issue, we will focus on two of these lesser known services. Medical Intuitive Sessions with Christine Cannon and the upcoming Kundalini Tantra for the New Millennium Workshop.

Medical Intuitive sessions are offered by appointment only. Clairvoyant from birth, Christine has the ability to see disease and disorder in the auric field. With over 25 years experience in Bio-Spiritual nutritional counseling, 		psychotherapy and mind body work, she is well versed in numerous other fields of traditional healing therapies.

The Kundalini Tantra for the New Millennium workshop will also be taught by Christine. This 18 week course is designed to provide students with the foundation needed to support greater self awareness and the awakening of Kundalini.

The intricate processes of this workshop support the discernment and release of imprints and thought 		forms long held in the body. Techniques include; meditation, mandalas, Kriya and Kundalini yoga, artistic transformation, as well as Tantra and alternative psychotherapeutic practices.

This course ultimately assists one in the challenging process of becoming a fully conscious and awakened individual

Please call us at (425) 456 0334 to request a brochure, schedule an appointment or to register for this class.
 
  Upcoming Events at SSOLE
We are offering gift certificates this season. These beautiful certificates are perfect for the person who has everything. You can purchase these in any denomination, specifying which foundation or individual you wish to benefit. Giving a certificate as a gift is a wonderful way to donate to SSOLE, while giving the recipient something different!

Prayer Boxes are also available for purchase. These make amazing 		gifts, and are perfect for any occasion. Each box top is hand painted, while the sides are blank allowing the recipient to continue the journey on their own. Within each box there is a prayer or meditation, gifts for the journey, and a specific message including symbols for meditation. Call for prices.

We are currently collecting items for our garage sale. If you have something you would like to donate, please give us a call. Last 		year our garage sale was one of our biggest fundraisers.

Our Fall Raffle is also about to begin. This year prizes include a Coach clutch, handmade semi precious jewelry, a deluxe pet grooming from the Grooming Spa, a basket of fall favorites from Pasta and Co, a gift certificate Tricoter, an evening with a personal chef and many other great prizes. Tickets are $3.00. Please call us for more information!
 
  Lino Cut Holiday Cards Available October 1st
This year, we are pleased to offer a unique line of holiday cards. Each card was designed and produced by eight of our volunteers.

Each package contains eight cards, one designed by each of us! These cards are limited edition, as each card is printed 		individually, and vary in theme and content. The cards are A6 sized, and printed on a lovely off white card stock including a matching envelope.

We all enjoyed this entire process, from the design of the card, the cutting, color selection and printing, and know you will 		be able to see the love and care that went into each individual card.

Each package of cards costs $7.50, with the proceeds benefiting our Educational Foundation. Please call (425) 456 0334 to reserve your set.
 
  Caliope’s Brush Juried Youth Art Exhibition
Please join us November 8th 2003 at 5pm for the opening reception at Kirkland Arts Center. The Exhibition will run from the 8th of November through the 15th, and will be open to the public by appointment only.

We are accepting one submission per artist, in all media except film/video (still photography is OK) up to 36”x36” in dimension.

To be considered all 		applications must be received by November 1st with a $10 application fee.

For more information on this event, or to apply, please contact us at 425 456 0334, or via email at ladams@ssole.org
 
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