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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171030T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171030T210000
DTSTAMP:20260602T154919
CREATED:20170606T221314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170606T221314Z
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SUMMARY:Sejiki Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Our Sejiki or food-offering\, ceremony is an opportunity to call forth the spirits of those who have passed this way before\, offering them solace and acknowledging our ongoing connection to them. Treats\, tea and conversation after the ceremony. Please bring noise makers and a treat to share.\nIf you would like the name of a loved one who has died during the past year\, recited in the ceremony\, please send the full name of that person (and pronunciation) to info@valleystreamszen.org.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/monday-night-zazen-program-2017-10-02-2017-10-30-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20171022T130000
DTSTAMP:20260602T154919
CREATED:20170807T011627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170807T011627Z
UID:9783-1508666400-1508677200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Sangha Annual Meeting & Potluck Brunch
DESCRIPTION:This is a once-a-year opportunity to meet your sangha friends\, new board members and get the news about Valley Streams Zen Sangha. All members\, along with their family & friends are warmly invited to attend.\nPlease let us know by email or in person\, what food offering\, and how many people you will bring. Drinks and utensils will be provided.\nSunday\, Oct. 22\, 10 am – 1 pm at the Dharma Center
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/sangha-annual-meeting-potluck-brunch-6/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170819T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170819T190000
DTSTAMP:20260602T154919
CREATED:20170716T223058Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170716T223058Z
UID:9782-1503169200-1503169200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:A Glimpse of Buddhism in China
DESCRIPTION:In April 2017\, Jim Hare traveled with a group of Western pilgrims to visit (and stay in) Buddhist monasteries in Zhejiang Province\, south of Shanghai.  Jim will present a thematic slide show and narrative\, touching on devotional practices\, the Bodhisattva Guanyin\, T’ien T’ung Ssu (the monastery where Eihei Dogen met his teacher)\, and the T’ang era poet Han Shan.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/glimpse-buddhism-china-4/2017-08-19/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170708T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170708T160000
DTSTAMP:20260602T154919
CREATED:20170606T233317Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170606T233317Z
UID:9781-1499522400-1499529600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:SDC Interdependence Day Ice Cream Social
DESCRIPTION:Join SDC for its Second Annual Interdependence Day party\, Saturday\, July 8\, 2017\, from 2 to 4 p.m.  A celebration of our donors\, volunteers\, and the greater Sangha that makes our existence possible!  Enjoy some ice cream and shaved ice\, take part in our raffle\, and listen to some far out music as we mark the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love! \nRegister
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/sdc-interdependence-day-ice-cream-social-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170521T130000
DTSTAMP:20260602T154919
CREATED:20170516T174654Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170516T174654Z
UID:9755-1495357200-1495371600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Center Envisioning
DESCRIPTION:This time is set aside for all of us in the community to have the opportunity to discuss together how we want to use our new space – both inside and outside the building. We encourage as many Sustaining Sangha members as possible to come and share their ideas. Please come to one or both meetings\, the envisioning process will build on itself over the two days\, but individual ideas and input will be welcome on both days.\nEnvisioning schedule: \nSunday\, May 21 ~ 9 am – 1 pm\nSunday\, June 18 ~ 9 am – 3 pm
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-center-envisioning-4/2017-05-21/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170506T160000
DTSTAMP:20260602T154919
CREATED:20170308T011325Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170308T011325Z
UID:9737-1494061200-1494086400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Art Day 2017
DESCRIPTION:Rediscover beginner’s mind while creating a collage or assemblage out of bits and pieces; paint and glue. No art experience needed – in fact\, the less you know\, the better!   Led by Barbara Baccei\, Karen Hamilton and Doralee Grindler Katonah.\nFee: $25 for materials (scholarships available)\nRegister at Eventbrite.com or in person on a Monday night.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-art-day-2-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Retreat,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170429T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170429T140000
DTSTAMP:20260602T154919
CREATED:20170428T163713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170428T163713Z
UID:9754-1493461800-1493474400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:PEOPLE'S CLIMATE MARCH SACRAMENTO
DESCRIPTION:On the 100th day of this administration\, marches across the world will take place to send a unified and urgent message: Our communities demand responsible climate action for our families\, our workers and our planet.\nThis interfaith march will surround the State Capitol Building. We’ll rally together as we learn about existing climate solutions and local actions that we can all do to stabilize climate change. There will be lively music\, interactive workshops\, inspiring speakers and more! Sacramento Dharma Center’s Climate Sangha will be meeting and marching together as a group.\n\nMeet:  West corner of Rose Garden in Capitol Park\, near Vietnam War Memorial\nSchedule:  10:30  Meet; sit together\n                    11:00  Rally at East steps of the Capitol; speeches and music\n                      1:30  March to circle the Capitol\n                      2:00  Ending pledge; short closing sit for those who want.\nBathrooms:  Inside the Capitol\, and small building at 13th Street\nBring:  (Suggested items):  Water\, snack\, sun hat\, a small ground cloth\, something to sit on.  Signs or other expressions are welcome; sign handles should technically not be longer than 18”\nSitting:  Pre-rally sit\, location TBD.  The Aloka Vihara Nuns will meet with us; look for their red brown robes.  During the rally\, the nuns will support the assembly by sitting nearby in peaceful meditation.  SDC members are invited to join them whenever\, and for as long as\, they like. There will also be a short post-March sit.\nContact: Oscar Balaguer oscarbal@hotmail.com
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/peoples-climate-march-sacramento-4/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170129T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170129T153000
DTSTAMP:20260602T154919
CREATED:20161211T002451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161211T002451Z
UID:9709-1485694800-1485703800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Sacramento Dharma Center Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:SDC’s community-wide Grand Opening – bring friends\, bring family\, bring neighbors!
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/sacramento-dharma-center-grand-opening-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170120T120000
DTSTAMP:20260602T154919
CREATED:20170111T195020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170111T195020Z
UID:9735-1484902800-1484913600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Inauguration Day Meditation and Prayer
DESCRIPTION:• Join us for a non-partisan\, Buddhist-inspired meditation and prayer gathering to encourage wisdom\, compassion\, and loving kindness for ourselves\, our neighbors\, our government leaders and the world.\n• During the inauguration we will sit to support community\, to support those outside community\, to be in touch with the here and now and to water the seeds of interconnection.\n• Sit for a few minutes\, an hour\, or the entire time\, but come be part of a collective effort for peace.\nFlyer for printing.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/sdc-inauguration-day-meditation-prayer-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170116T084500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20170116T140000
DTSTAMP:20260602T154919
CREATED:20170103T233328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20170103T233328Z
UID:9734-1484556300-1484575200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:March for the Dream in Sacramento
DESCRIPTION:Walk with us! \nSacramento Dharma Center will walk as a group in the annual March for the Dream.\n9a.m. – 9:30a.m. The march begins at Sacramento City College (3835 Freeport Blvd.)\n11:15a.m. – 11:45a.m. The march arrives at Sacramento Convention Center (1400 J Street)\n12:00 – 2p.m. The main stage program and opening ceremonies will start at noon.\n Map of the route.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/march-dream-sacramento-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Community Service,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161226T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161226T204500
DTSTAMP:20260602T154919
CREATED:20160821T233546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160821T233546Z
UID:9693-1482778800-1482785100@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Come share music\, poetry\, stories and refreshments with the sangha.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/winter-solstice-celebration-2-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161204T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161204T160000
DTSTAMP:20260602T154919
CREATED:20161210T224627Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20161210T224627Z
UID:9699-1480860000-1480867200@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Memorial Service for John Briggs
DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the life and practice of Kogan Fukuden – Ancient vow\, Field of Blessing\nMay 20\, 1940 – October 10\, 2016
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/memorial-service-john-briggs-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161106T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161106T150000
DTSTAMP:20260602T154919
CREATED:20160919T175023Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160919T175023Z
UID:9697-1478437200-1478444400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:SDC Opening Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Members of Sacramento Insight Meditation\, Valley Streams Zen Sangha\, and Sacramento Buddhist Meditation Group are invited to come together for our Opening Celebration. Each Sangha will contribute a message or ritual of blessing our new space. We will sit together\, celebrate\, and enjoy refreshments.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/sdc-opening-celebration-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161031T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161031T204500
DTSTAMP:20260602T154919
CREATED:20160820T041118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160820T041118Z
UID:9682-1477940400-1477946700@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Sejiki Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:Our Sejiki\, food-offering\, ceremony is an opportunity to call forth the spirits of those who have passed this way before\, offering them solace and acknowledging our ongoing connection. Treats\, tea and conversation after the ceremony.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/sejiki-ceremony-2-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161016T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20161016T133000
DTSTAMP:20260602T154919
CREATED:20160820T033728Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160820T033728Z
UID:9678-1476612000-1476624600@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Sangha Brunch and Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Bring the whole family\, a potluck dish to share and enjoy each others’ company in our new space at the Sacramento Dharma Center. Meet new Board members and help us celebrate milestones of the past year\, as well as look to the future of our Sangha.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/sangha-brunch-annual-meeting-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160926T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160926T204500
DTSTAMP:20260602T154919
CREATED:20160819T165515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160819T165515Z
UID:9675-1474916400-1474922700@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Moving to the Dharma Center!
DESCRIPTION:Everyone is invited to help with our move into the Sacramento Dharma Center.  Meet at the Yoga Solution\, then load up our cars with zafus and bells for a caravan to 3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento.  We’ll sit and have a short service to welcome ourselves to our new home.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/moving-to-dharma-center-4/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160925T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T154919
CREATED:20160919T174153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160919T174153Z
UID:9696-1474794000-1474822800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Sacramento Dharma Center Workday
DESCRIPTION:Working together\, we accomplish a variety of tasks\, inside and out.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/sacramento-dharma-center-workday-2-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160924T170000
DTSTAMP:20260602T154919
CREATED:20160919T173736Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160919T173736Z
UID:9695-1474707600-1474736400@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Sacramento Dharma Center Workday
DESCRIPTION:Working together\, we accomplish a variety of tasks\, inside and out.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/sacramento-dharma-center-workday-5/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160828T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160828T110000
DTSTAMP:20260602T154919
CREATED:20160823T040550Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160823T040550Z
UID:9694-1472371200-1472382000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Center Work Day
DESCRIPTION:Sacramento Dharma Center needs your help! Even an hour of your help makes a difference.\nOutdoors: spread mulch\, dig\, mow\, weed\, sweep\, clear the fence line\, and rake.\nIndoors: Many tasks related to the remodeling.\nContact: Terry Wenner at terrywenner@gmail.com\, or call 916-212-4806
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-center-work-day-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160603T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160603T173000
DTSTAMP:20260602T154919
CREATED:20160527T041623Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160527T041623Z
UID:9658-1464966000-1464975000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Macrobiotic Cooking Class
DESCRIPTION:Yoshi Kage will teach a class in preparing simple foods for someone who is sick or who needs to increase their capacity to absorb nutrition.  Participants will cook together as we learn this new way of preparing food.  The class will meet at Doralee’s home in Woodland.  Please sign up with Doralee at 916-284-4783 or grindkaton@earthlink.net.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/macrobiotic-cooking-class-4/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:All Events,Classes,Special Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160410T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160410T160000
DTSTAMP:20260602T154919
CREATED:20160307T210551Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20160307T210551Z
UID:9639-1460282400-1460304000@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Dharma Art Day
DESCRIPTION:Making art is a way of losing oneself and discovering oneself at the same time. We will play with paint on paper\, make a clay Buddha bowl\, share a potluck lunch\, AND celebrate Buddha’s Birthday!\nLed by Doralee Grindler Katonah\, Karen Hamilton\, and Barbara Baccei.\nThis event will be in Woodland. ($8.00 materials fee)  Sign up on a Monday night or email Doralee. Download PDF flyer.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/dharma-art-day-5/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160103T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20160103T160000
DTSTAMP:20260602T154919
CREATED:20151215T191730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151215T191730Z
UID:9613-1451829600-1451836800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Discussion of Incense Offering
DESCRIPTION:All sangha members are encouraged to attend this special meeting to review and perhaps revise our use of incense in the zendo.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/sangha-discussion-of-incense-offering-4/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151221T204500
DTSTAMP:20260602T154919
CREATED:20151013T003540Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151013T003540Z
UID:9611-1450724400-1450730700@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:Winter Solstice Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Come share music\, poetry\, stories and refreshments with the sangha.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/winter-solstice-celebration-5/
LOCATION:3111 Wissemann Drive\, Sacramento\, CA\, 95826\, United States
CATEGORIES:All Events,Monday Night Meeting,Special Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151025T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20151025T133000
DTSTAMP:20260602T154919
CREATED:20150908T211442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150908T211442Z
UID:9595-1445769000-1445779800@valleystreamszen.org
SUMMARY:VSZ Sangha Annual Meeting & Brunch
DESCRIPTION:Bring a potluck dish to share. Location will be the home of Jim Hare & Karen Hamilton. Sign up at the zendo\, or call for directions.
URL:https://valleystreamszen.org/event/annual-sangha-meeting-brunch-4/
LOCATION:CA
CATEGORIES:All Events,Special Event
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