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WTI is a 501(c)3 non-profit community service organization, incorporated in 1971 for the express purposes of "saving the Planet and saving our soul." WTI engages in research and education in all aspects of survival. For more details, click the link below.
WTI SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 2010
Dedicated to saving the Soul, and saving the Planet
All Events, unless otherwise indicated, are held at 5835 Burwood Ave, Highland Park, CA 90042.
Cost: We ask a minimum of $10. donation per event, per person, to the events of this non-profit corporation (unless stated otherwise).
RSVP: Let us know if you plan to come by calling us at 323) 620-4720. You can also reserve via the mail, by sending a check for the event, to WTI, Event chair, 5835 Burwood Ave., Highland Park, CA 90042
Questions? Call us and ask!
Note: All details are subject to change, such as films presented, times, and even locations, so be sure to call ahead and RSVP.
2010 WTI SCHEDULE of PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS
Valentines Day, Sunday, Feb. 14, 1 p.m. Join us as we explore the person (or persons) called Valentinus, and how the modern traditions came to be. We’ll view an appropriate film.
President’s Day, Monday, Feb. 15, Noon.
Join us as we explore the challenges of presiding over a country with such diverse interests and "communities" as the United States. We’ll look at the character of Washington and Lincoln, since these two significant presidents are no longer commemorated with legal holidays. An appropriate film may be viewed. [pb]
Palm Sunday, March 28, 1 p.m.
Join us in this final week before Easter while we explore the Christian Easter themes and their universal applications. We’ll also view segments of the "Jesus of Nazareth" film. [cn]
Friday, April 2, 11:30 a.m.. Good Friday. Our traditional method of commemorating Good Friday began in 1969 with a unique aspect of our Survival Training School, where all students (and families-invited) carried heavy "crosses" on the "Rugged Way" dirt driveway of our headquarters, whilst Handel’s "Messiah" is loudly playing. Participants focus upon attempting to empathize with "crucifixion pain," prana-breathing, and deep-felt true repentance. A waiver is required to participate. [cn]
Easter Sunday, April 4, 11 a.m.
Join us at dawn’s first light while we explore universal Easter themes (including "Easter Bunny"), share appropriate sustenance (hot cross buns, deviled eggs, et al.), and view one of 4 movies: "Star Man," or "Powder," or "Jesus Christ Superstar," or Gibson’s provocative "Passion of the Christ."
Earth Day, Sunday, April 18, Noon.
We will share an overview of the many simple and economical ways all humans should strive to "live light upon the earth." We will share some of the many low-tech methods that our corporation’s members have employed in order to live economically and ecologically for the past approx. 40 years. Join us and discover methods of growing food, recycling water, capturing rainwater, making compost, etc. Though Earth Day is officially Thursday, April 22, we will have our event on Sunday so that more of you can attend. We will also view one of the following movies: "The Good Earth," "An Inconvenient Truth," "Strange Days on Planet Earth" (the two-part TV series by Ed Norton), or "e2…." (the multi-part TV series by Brad Pitt). [cn ]
Sunday, May 9, 1 p.m., Mother’s Day
. Our focus is upon the universal principle of "Mother-ness" that we should all be exemplifying in our daily life. Join us as we discuss this and related topics, and view one of four movies: "I Remember Mama," "Brooklyn Bridge," "The WWII Mother hero movie," or "The Civil War mother hero movie." [J ]
Monday, May 31, 1 p.m., Memorial Day. On this legal holiday, we explore the insanity (and hypocrisy) of war. Join us for an insightful presentation and a viewing of one of the following 4 movies: "Saving Private Ryan," "Icestation Zebra," "Silent Night," or the PBS series on Ameri-Indians, and Veterans, or "Burmese Harp."
Sunday, June 20, 1 p.m., Father’s Day. Our focus is upon the principle called "Father-ness" that we should all be exemplifying in our daily life. Join us for this presentation and one of the following films: "The Greatest Gift," or one of the James Stewart films where he models "fatherness." [pb]
Sunday, July 4, Noon, Independence Day.
Our focus is upon the U.S.A.’s UNIQUE Second Amendment document. In keeping therewith, we will teach firearms safety and competence, though we won’t be doing live firing at this event. We will then view one of four movies: "Friendly Persuasion," "Seven Samurai," "Magnificent Seven," "High Noon," or "Shane." [CN]
Monday, Sept. 6, 1 p.m., Labor Day
. On this legal holiday we UNIQUELY explore the meanings 1) "Good (uplifting) labor," and 2) "by their works ye shall know them," and 3) Peripatetic teachers (aka "hobos"). We’ll have a presentation and view one of four films: "Razor’s Edge," "Siddhartha," "Gandhi," or maybe "Wycleth" (a film about the man who published the Bible for the first time).
Sunday, October 31, 1 p.m., Halloween.
What is this "All Hallows Eve" all about? We’ll look at the Celtic SAMHAIN roots of this day (and the Nov. 1 All Soul’s "Day of the Dead" commemoration practiced in Mexico, and the Nov. 1 All Souls Day). We’ll then view one of four appropriate films: "Invasion of the Bodysnatchers," "Fallen," "Exorcist," and one or two of the best "Ghost Whisperer" series.
Thursday, Nov. 11, 3 p.m. Veterans Day.
On this sobering legal holiday we explore a SHOCKING ("kept hidden" by most governments) ENORMOUS ramifications that are included in the topic of "The CASUALTIES of War." A stimulating presentation, and a viewing.
Thursday, Nov. 25, 11 a.m., Thanksgiving.
Though most Americans annually gather to "give thanks to God" for the Puritan invasion of Massachusetts in 1620, most NATIVE"original Americans" deem it to be a commemoration of the first step of what expanded decade by decade into a 300 year "genocide." We annually "look at both sides" with focus upon REMEMBERING what actually occurred when the Europeans decided to invade and forcefully take this continent (including Canada) from the native inhabitants. We usually do a few "primitive practices" on that day (making and shooting bows and arrows, candledipping, gathering "wild foods" here on our acre "wilderness"), and gain new perspective on what "Giving Thanks" REALLY means. [cn]
Friday, Dec. 24, 7 p.m.
During our UNIQUE Christmas Eve gathering, we focus upon the Real Meanings of such Christian traditions as "gift giving," "Spirit of Christmas," "birth of Jesus," "the manger," "Bethlehem star," "Magi," et al. We do some unique La Posada caroling, and feelread twoextraordinarily-lovely Poesic-Artworks, together. We then feel-view one of four movies: "Miracle on 34th St.," "It’s a Wonderful Life," and "Silent Night." [J]
Saturday, Dec. 25, 1 p.m., Christmas
. We focusedly-explore the "pre-Christian" symbols. Where did they come from? What did they originally mean? We learn about the Solstice, the Sun/Son, Christ-Consciousness, and what this all means to our spiritual evolution. We also honor the tenets of Kwanzaa, which begins Sunday, Dec. 26, and Hanukkah, which began Thursday, Dec. 2.
Friday, Dec. 31, 11:15 p.m
. As way of reviewing what we "accomplished" over the previous 365 days, we gather on our "Heroism Arena" for our traditional New Year’s Eve "limit breaking" and midnight "Toast to The New."
Saturday, Jan. 1, 2011, 1 p.m.
Join us for our New Year’s Day gathering where we share a healthful meal, and then learn how to watch "the game" by studying the symbolism of "the ball," the team, working together, dropping the ball, et al.