Dear Friends, There are a number of holidays in September. The 7th is Labor Day, a U.S.Holiday. September 11 is Patriot's day after the terrorist attacks from 9/11. Within the Zen tradition, September 6 honors Dogen; September 20 remembers Avalokiteshvara. The Jewish High Holy Day of Rosh Hashanah starts at sunset on the 11th and the High Holy Day of Yom Kippur occurs at sunset on September 20. Grandparents day is September 13. September 21, most importantly, is International Peace Day and the Fall Equinox.     CENTER ACTIVITIES After over 18 hours of a total electrical blackout all over the mountain (due to nearby fires), the Center was able to grant this year's Humanitarian Award to Elke Heitmeyer on August 8. The Center now has a small generator! The power came back on just as we were setting up! About 30 people attended, and it was a very nice event. Lynne and SunJay played music, and Mel Weinstein took photographs. An article was in the local newspaper on August 14. So sorry but the Center must cancel this Sound Bath scheduled for 9/19/26. We would have loved to experience Wade's instruments, but there are 3 other local events happening at that same time - including 2 memorial celebrations. The Newsletter will let you know when the Sound Bath is rescheduled. Regular Meditations continue.   PINE MOUNTAIN MEDITATION CLUB The Pine Mountain Meditation Circle meets every Monday at noon at the Clubhouse for Meditations. Off the rotation this month are Chika and Connie. September Meditation Leaders include: September 7 - Ruth September 14 - Izumi September 21 - Chris September 28 - SunJay Five of the six leaders went to Ojai for a spiritual outing on August 30 with Connie driving. (Our eldest leader stayed back due to the amount of walking.) This was an inspiring trip with the Circle paying for most expenses. Below is a picture of the current meditation leaders: from left to right Izumi, Chika, SunJay, Simran, Chris, Ruth   TUTORING PROGRAM - EMPOWERING READERS - ORANGE COUNTY There was a Master Mentor training on August 27 in Irvine, CA for tutors who have been with the program for over 5 years. This was the 10th Anniversary of Empowering Readers. The day was very informative with great snacks and lunch!   CELTIC MUSIC Every Tuesday night from 6:00 to 9:00 pm, this group of neighbors rehearses folk tunes in a warm atmosphere. Anyone can attend to play, listen, or partake of the refreshments. Our next public performance will be in December at the Library during the Holiday Season.   ANANDA ASHRAMA The Ashrama, established since 1923, is dedicated to the bliss of all religions! Public services continue to be offered on Sunday mornings and Thursday evenings. Ruth will give the talk on Sunday September 6 at 11:00 am.     The Jizo Peace Center wishes blessing and peace to all!