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"Kindness is the light that dissolves all walls between souls, families and nations."
-Paramhansa Yogananda
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Dear Friends,
Greetings from Fort Collins! It's been quite a winter and we are ready for Spring renewal, just around the corner.
Our last Community Circle zoom included a brief introduction to sociocracy from Ted Rau of Sociacracy for All. Decision making and governance in community, often a huge stumbling block, is a priceless opportunity to more deeply understand ourselves, and become much more conscious of our intentions, values, and effects on others.
In this issue you will find inspiration and information about community governance, a look at spring events, and an update on the Polestar planning process.
In Divine Friendship,
Your friends at Polestar
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Polestar Village Update
One could say that the approval process for new developments in the city of Fort Collins involves stress in the same way that the ocean involves water! We are swimming for all we're worth and making progress though only very slowly these past few months. Our current goal is to have our public hearing in June, hopefully with clear sailing after that.
We continue to meet many like-minded souls who 'see' and understand our vision of community. Currently we are seeking a bridge loan for the adjacent parcels and continue to have a steady stream of interest in our 'peer to peer' lending program. If you, or if you know of anyone who would like to lend or invest, please contact us soon!
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Dharmocracy
by Michael Gornik
At our zoom meeting a few weeks ago, as mentioned above, Ted Rau gave a brief introduction on the fundamentals of sociocracy: an approach to group decision making and governance that seeks to foster inclusivity, collaboration, cooperation and productivity. (read more...)
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Nayaswami Jyotish & Nayaswami Devi Visit Polestar!
April 29th & 30th. Join us for a special weekend with dear friends and Spiritual Directors of Ananda Worldwide, Nayaswami Jyotish and Nayaswami Devi. United Nations Global Peace Award recipients, Jyotish and Devi travel the world and bless people with the practical and heart-opening teachings of Yogananda. We are honored to welcome them to Fort Collins!
Saturday, April 29th, 10:30AM
Meet at the Polestar land for a tour and land blessing with the Nayaswamis.
Saturday, April 29th, 4:30-8PM
Evening Program at Greyrock Commons Co-housing
4:30- 5:30PM- Open meditation & music
6-7PM - Indian Potluck Dinner
7-8PM- Dessert & Discourse
Sunday, April 30th: Sunday Service, Tea & Refreshments at Unity
10AM service with guest speakers, Nayaswami Jyotish & Nayaswami Devi. Followed by Q & A, tea & refreshments.
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Virtual Tour of 3 Communities
Check out this recording from an event given by the Foundation for Intentional Community: a Virtual Tour of Cathedral Park Cohousing, Polestar Village & Jesus People. It was sweet to participate and learn about these communities' inspiring missions and visions- we hope you enjoy!
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Polestar Family Camp
at Buckhorn Camp & Retreat Center
Looking to reconnect with nature and the community without the hassle of cooking, cleaning, and daily chores? Join us for an unforgettable experience in the stunning Rocky Mountains, where you can immerse yourself in the beauty of the outdoors in the company of family and friends. Our all-inclusive package takes care of everything from meals to fun, including hikes, games, music, campfires, yoga, meditation and more. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to rejuvenate and find peace in the heart of the mountains.
Details here- registration is open.
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Adventures in Spirit: Building a Community! Youth Summer Camps
We are excited to offer three summer camp sessions this year!
The physical, mental, and spiritual development of children aged 5 to 12 years old will be nurtured and celebrated through life skills, music, yoga, meditation, service projects, nature adventures, gardening, sports, and more, as we create a conscious, caring community. 9AM-3PM daily.
Learn about our Camp Director and what to expect here - registration is open.
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“None of us, including me, ever do great things. But we can all do small things, with great love, and together we can do something wonderful.”
– Mother Teresa
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Upcoming Events- Save the Dates | |
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Community Garden Volunteer Day: Saturday, Mar 25th, 1-4PM
THANK YOU to all who made it out to the volunteer day in February- so much was accomplished! Let's keep the energy going. Please bring a water bottle and stay for snacks & games afterwards!
Kirtan & Vegetarian Potluck: Saturday, April 8th, 5-7:30PM at Unity of Fort Collins
Earth Day: Saturday, April 22nd, 11AM-5PM
Visit Polestar Village's booth on Earth Day at Civic Center Park in Fort Collins. We will be hosting mini presentations and a raffle. Contact us if you'd like to volunteer at the booth.
Volunteer Day at Buckhorn, Saturday, May 6th
Join us for a fun service day at the beautiful center where we're having family camp this year! Contact us if you're interested.
Polestar Village Groundbreaking!
September 22nd-24th. Details coming soon...
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Calling All Volunteers!
Share your gifts & help Polestar continue to grow.
- Videography
- Garden support
- Graphic Design
- Social Media
- Event helpers (food, photography, set-up, clean-up)
If you are interested in these areas or have other talents & ideas to share, please contact us: info@polestargardens.org
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The New Polestar Ohana (Hawaiian for extended family)
Polestar has flourished for over 20 years due to the incredible generosity of its volunteers and donors. We are now launching an easier, more automated method of contributing through "Donorbox" where you can make monthly, annual, or one-time donations. Our initial goal is to raise $5,000 per month to support Polestar's ongoing expansion and services. Please join us in building community together!
Choose Your Amount & Donate Here!
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"Old friends are like old sneakers — always comfortable!"
This video from the 'old days' in Polestar Hawaii features long-time Polestafarian and occasional recorder player, Joseph Oliver, who visited Fort Collins last week! He's been living in Japan for the last 7 years, but it was like we never skipped a beat! Thank you for your friendship.
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