The Metro East Green Party is a local political group following the platform of the Illinois Green Party, ilgp.org, and the National Green Party, gp.org. 1. GRASSROOTS DEMOCRACY Every human being deserves a say in the decisions that affect their lives and not be subject to the will of another. Therefore, we will work to increase public participation at every level of government and to ensure that our public representatives are fully accountable to the people who elect them. We will also work to …

After studying Buddhist Meditation for 11 years, being a nun for over 4 years in the forest of Missouri solely dedicated to building an American monastery for men and women to train equally, I want to offer others the chance to discover this meditation practice that can lighten your load in life. The Religious center was created to support those seeking a Spiritual path who wish to find a preactice that can free them from much of the suffering of mind and body in this life. My own teacher is Mos …

Meet other local people who are interested in the Science of Healthy Living. We will discuss steps and take action for healthier living and lifestyle choices.  Let's learn how to grow and eat food that is healthy and nourishes the body and soul, while building a community at the same time. Meet other locals who are interested in growing and enjoying Biodynamic and Organic food, medicinal herbs, honey bees, farming methods and more. Let's get together to learn how to best plan a nourishing garden …