Dear Friends, May is here once again with a number of celebrations. Wesak, the Buddha's Birthday was joyously celebrated on May 3. Mother's Day occurs May 10, a beloved holiday. The Lilac Festival here in Pine Mountain Club, takes place May 16 and 17. The above photo is from last year's Lilac Parade with the winning Jizo Peace Center entry of the Peace Dove.     CENTER ACTIVITIES Regular meditations continue at the Center. The Meditation Room is dedicated to peace as honored in all religions. The New Moon on May 16 will have us flying the Peace Dove once more in the morning of the Lilac Parade by public demand. It takes 4-5 people to keep the huge bird flying. This year we will have a banner letting people know that it is a Peace Dove. It is also the time of the WZM Scholarship Awards! Four youths' writings from Garfield High School (out of 8 essays) will receive $350 each: Katelyn Nguyen, Erika Paulina Andalon, Andres Gonzales, and Lauren Capetillo. Pictures will hopefully be in next month's newsletter. Donations for the scholarships would still be most appreciated!   PINE MOUNTAIN MEDITATION CLUB The Pine Mountain Meditation Circle meets at the Clubhouse every Monday at noon for an hour. There are six rotating leaders - off this month will be Izumi and SunJay. The Circle is open for anyone to attend - donations appreciated. May Meditation Leaders include: May 4 Ruth May 11 Chris May 18 Connie May 25 Chica Below is a picture of the current meditation leaders: from left to right Izumi, Chika, SunJay, Simran, Chris, Ruth     CELTIC MUSIC Every Tuesday night from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, this group of neighbors rehearses antique tunes in a warm atmosphere. Anyone can attend to play or listen. Our sympathies are with the leader Lynne as she copes with the loss of her little dog Angelie.     EMPOWERING READERS OC TUTORING PROGRAM This is the last month of tutoring for the 2 elementary age students Ruth has worked with on-line most of the year. It has been a fun relationship helping them improve reading.     ANANDA ASHRAMA There is an Ashrama dedicated to all religions in the hills above Los Angeles that recently celebrated it's 103rd Anniversary. Public services are offered on Sunday mornings and Thursday evenings as well as private services 3 times a day. Ruth gave the talk on Sunday May 3.     The Jizo Peace Center wishes blessing and peace to all!