ZEN Sanctuary Gives Back to the Community.

Did you know that ZEN Sanctuary donates over 10% of every service to charitable organizations throughout San Diego County. We received a thank you recently from Torrey Pines Elementary School for a recent donation to their fundraising dinner. Here is a list of the organizations we have donated to within the last year:

1. Silver Gate Yacht Club
2. ZooFari
3. Celeb Champ
4. Old Globe Gala
5. San Diego Parrot Head
6. San Diego Zoo
7. Eagle Rock Music
8. Talmadge Beach Party
9. San Diego Blood Bank
10. Father Joe's Villages
11. Global Friends
12. San Diego Associate Zoo Keepers
13. St. David's Parish
14. Torrey Pines Elementary
15. Chabad Hebrew
16. UCSD
17. Ken 100 Picnic
18. JCC
19. MS Walk
20. Leukemia Lymphoma Society
21. JCC Patron Party

We are proud to give back to the community and help promote better wellness. We are giving back to the community since 2003 when we first opened. We believe it is just as important to be a part of the community by giving back as it is to be a local business owner.





Thank you for helping us be of service to those in need.

Peace,

The ZEN Sanctuary Team

Chance
Arianna
Bo
David
Debbie
Jen
Jerrie
Lindsay
Lotus
Mukunda
Rubi
Teng

SD BIKE COMMUTER DISCOUNT PROGRAM LAUNCH PARTY

Come to the official launch party of the bicycle discount program. This program gives you a discount if you show up to this and other businesses on a bicycle. Come to the launch party and meet all the businesses on the program. Go to www.sdbikecommuter.com for a list of participating locally owned and independent businesses.

5-9PM
SUNDAY, MARCH 6TH
SEA ROCKET BISTRO
3382 30TH STREET

Tribal Baroque's Bless The World Tour

This is San Diego's last chance to see the Complete Prayformance from the Academy Award winning Tribal Baroque on there "Bless the World Tour" along with the release of there brand new CD "Love and Devotion" They will be leaving San Diego March 1st and heading up to San Fransisco for a month and then to Canada for the summer. The show date is Feb 26th doors open at 7pm ArtLab Studios 3536 Adams Ave San Diego 92116 

Tickets can be purchased at Ego Id 3538 Adams Ave San Diego 92116 during business hours or by phone (619) 283-1199 x115 and tickets will be placed on will call. Hurry they are going fast...

www.sdliveent.com

The weather is a little chilly today (for us San Diegans) but you can warm up by walking or riding your bike to the Adams Avenue Farmers' Market today and every Wednesday from 3pm - 7pm.

Located at 4674 35th Street (just behind John Adams Elementary School).

Shop for your weekly supply of Fresh Produce, Meats, Fish, Flowers and Cheeses.

Procedes support the John Adams Elementary School Student Activities.

Shop local, what you spend stays local.

Hosted by the Adams Avenue Business Association.

A Return to Yang Energy

A Return to Yang Energy

Spring is the beginning of the year for many cultures and a time of new growth. In Chinese medicine, spring is a time of the return to yang energy. As we look around us, the plants are growing green once again. In climates with cold winters this is very apparent. The water that forms from the melting snow nourishes the plants and trees and is transformed into abundant green growth and flowers. The characteristic green color of spring growth in nature is why the Chinese associate spring with green.

For those of us practicing feng shui, it is important to keep our wood element area clean of clutter and harmoniously filled with plants, wood objects, and green color. Feng shui is, quite simply, the art of placement. Organizing your home and work space can improve the quality of your life. The East and South East areas belong to the wood element which governs spring time. Another benefit to organizing these areas is an increase in wealth, which I am sure most of us could benefit from in these challenging times.

According to the Inner Classics, one of the time-tested classics of Chinese medicine, this is the time of year to “rise early with the sun” and take “brisk walks”. This brings us to our next point. Exercise! Exercise! Exercise! As the yang energy of the season returns to the world around us, it also rises inside of us. When we exercise, we circulate the energy in our whole body. This allows the yang energy of the season to nourish us deep in our organs and out to the surface of our skin. The Inner Classics go on to say this about spring:

The supernatural forces of spring create wind in heaven and wood upon the earth. Within the body they create the liver and the tendons; they create the green color … and give the voice the ability to make a shouting sound … they create the eyes, the sour flavor, and the emotion of anger.

As mentioned above, this is the season to address the liver. When it comes to diet, this season is all about cleansing. Eating too many fatty and heavy foods bogs down the liver and decreases its function. The diet should be light with an emphasis on sweet and pungent flavored foods. A great example of this is mint tea with honey. Brewing mint tea for longer than ten minutes helps activate the qi or energy of the liver. Complex carbohydrates such as legumes, grains and seeds have a sweet flavor which increases with sprouting. Food preparation in spring is simpler and raw foods can be eaten more abundantly. Young carrots, beets and other sweet starchy vegetables are also sweet in nature. Add some pungent spices such as basil, fennel, marjoram, rosemary, caraway, dill and bay leaf and you have a healthy spring meal. May you have a healthy and prosperous spring!

Mukunda N. Singh L.Ac.

AMAZING Sonic Art Experience this Friday and Saturday

You won't want to miss this amazing local Music and Art Experience at the New Art Lab on Adams Avenue, next to EgoId Media and Subway Sandwiches. Go to ArtLabonadams.com for the full listing of events.
3536 Adams Avenue

Experience Local Art
Culture and International Musicians at
ArtLAB's Grand Opening
Friday, February 18th from 6:30 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Saturday, February 19th from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m.
3536 Adams Avenue, San Diego, CA 92116
www.artlabonadams.com

We invite you to two special evenings of art, live music, art performance, wine and cheese. ZEN Sanctuary Owner & Artist, Chance Billmeyer, ArtLAB Owner & Artist, Jim Yuransky, along with artists Scott Saw, Mary Fleener, Pamela Yaeger, Joshua Krause, Matt Stallings, Andrea Rushing, and more.

Friday Night Entertainment: The Wigbillies, Christopher Dale, Emily Richards & Jason, Zimbeat, Reverend Stickman, The Concrete Project, Todo Mundo, 10Zero, Ben Justus,

Saturday Night Entertainment: Justin Froese, Seaholm Mackintosh, Kenny Eng, Bviolin & Gypsy Nights, Enreverie, The Lovebirds, Reverend Stickman, Will Faeber & Cathouse Thursday, Todo Mundo, 10Zero, Ben Justus, Emily Richards & Jason

Upcoming Author Appearance

year of the rabbit party at rare hare

ArtLab's Grand Opening Event

The ArtLab is proud to announce the Gallery's grand opening event "Emergence" featuring a feast of art and sound.  Calling for a renaissance focused on artists being able to make a living through their craft--Jim Yuran is joined by Emily Richards, Cynthia Gaddes and Dave Rodger, all are contributing their talent and their time to ArtLab's mission.  So please listen to the music being created by ccMixter.org, view the artwork that will be displayed during opening weekend, and save the date for a great night of live music and art.

February 18th and 19th

Blind Lady turns 2 this weekend

Here's where we're at with planning our 2nd Anniversary Event.
EVERYTHING IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE!
That's just how we are.
We will be creating individual facebook Events for all the nights/events. So stay tuned.

Wednesday, Jan 26th
Extra Event – Special Russian River Flights: Temptation, Consecration, Redemption, Damnation, Blind Pig and RR IPA.
Release of 2nd Anniversary T-Shirtsand Postcards
T-shirts will be long-sleeve.
Grab a postcard, write a note to a friend, get a stamp at the food register and we'll mail it for you the next morning. The OG check in.

Thursday Jan 27th, 5pm
THE VERY FIRST BEERS
To celebrate the very first beers we ever tapped at BLAH, we are serving H24 Flights and having a very special BLAH/H24 Collaborative Glass giveaway.
The first 155 people (of legal drinking age – one glass per person) through the door will be given a glass and be able to purchase  $2 glasses of H24 Alt and Orange Wheat until the kegs are empty.
facebook event

Friday, Jan 28th, 11:30am
2ND ANNIVERSARY GLASS GIVEAWAY & LUNCH
 We’ll open at 11:30am for lunch and give away 155  2nd Anniversary Glasses. One glass per person of legal drinking age. (An additional 100, or so, glasses will be available for $5 each)
facebook event
Friday Night - TBA

Saturday Jan 29th, 1pm
DRINK WITH HANGAR 24
The brewers and staff of H24 (50 of ‘em) are getting on a bus and heading down to BLAH to eat and drink with us. Oh, and they’ll be bring a special Cask with them. 
facebook event

Saturday Jan 29th, 3pm
CRAFT CANS AND KOOZIESWe’re doing it again. The 1st 200 Craft Beer Cans sold will come with a BLAH 2nd Anniversary Koozie. (An additional 100 koozies will be available for $5 each)
CANS INCLUDE: Avery Brewing Co: White Rascal, IPA, Ellie's Brown, Joe's Pilsner Maui Brewing Co: Mana Wheat, Big Swell IPA, CoCo Porter, Bikini Blonde Oskar Blues Brewery: Dales Pale ale, Mama's Little Yella Pils, Old Chub Scottish Style Ale, Gubna Imperial IPA, Ten Fidy Imperial Stout, Gordon Imperial Red More TBA
facebook event

Sunday Jan 30th, 11:30am
AUTOMATIC BREWING CO RELEASE PARTY
Release of Automatic Imperial Brown Growlers and T-shirts. 
The first 50 people to pre-order their growlers through Automatic Brewing Co facebook for $22.99 will get a numbered bottle of out newest release. These will be the ONLY growlers available of this beer.
There will be no re-fills sold.
Growler pre-order info TBA.
We are also planning to print shirts on demand, live during the event. These shirts will be printed at the event and will only be available that day.
facebook event

Sunday Jan 30th, 3pm
JOLLY PUMPKIN FLIGHTS 
Six 5oz Tasters side-by-side: Bam Biere (Farmhouse Ale), Bam Noire (Dark Farmhouse ale), Seasonal (La Parcela- Pumkin Ale), Maracaibo Especial (special brown ale), Oro de Calabaza (Biere De Garde), Noel de Calabaza (Belgian Strong Dark Ale)
facebook event

Monday Jan 31st, All Day
Sleep

Adams Avenue Farmers' Market/ E- Recycling Paper Shredding

FREE Electronics Recycling and Paper Document Shredding TODAY! at the Adams Avenue Farmers' Market! Bring your old unwanted electronic devices to the Adams Avenue Farmers' Market tomorrow!
e-Recycling sponsored by Recycle San Diego

ALSO bring your stacks of paper documents to be shredded (Drop Off Only). Document Shredding Sponsored by Pro Shred of San Diego.



Wednesday, January 26, 2011
from 3pm - 7pm.
4674 35th Street Next to Adams Elementary School
Shop for your fresh fruits, meats, fish, vegetables and cheeses at the Adams Avenue Farmers' Market every Wednesday, rain or shine!

ONE Space Left!!!!

ARTLab is NOW Open on Adams

Our mission is to provide a dynamic nurturing environment for creative professionals, working artists, and hobbyists alike. The lab is a membership based collective serving Adams Avenue and the surrounding community. We provide atelier work space for artists on a monthly basis as well as open studio space for working members. Members can enjoy the following privileges:
A place to create your work
A place to show your work
A place to sell your work
A place to relax with:

Wi-Fi Internet connection
A computer design workstation
Amenities such as coffee, tea and snacks
Discounts on printing and design services at Ego Id Media
Discounts on supplies at Visual Art Supplies
Discounts on other member products and services.
Networking & collaborating with other artists and professionals
We WILL engage the local community with art openings, live music and performance on a regular basis.

Monthly membership fees are as follows:
Supporting member = $10/mo
Working member = $25/mo

For more information please email info@artlabonadams.com or call (619) 293-1199 x115.


*Only one private studio left*
$350/mo
Please call or email today!
(619) 283-1199x115
info@artlabonadams.com

Valentine's DAY is not that FAR Away!

Come in with the one you love for a special Valentine's Couples Massage - One Hour for Two People in the same room for only $165 - includes chocolate and a rose for that special someone. Booking dates are February 8 through February 14. Call (619) 269-9322 to make an appointment. Visit us online at www.zensanctuary.com

Want to eat healthier this year? Want to Support Local Neighborhood Businesses also?

Shop the Adams Avenue Weekly Farmers' Market every Wednesday from 3pm-7pm at 4674 35th Street, just south of Adams Avenue. Shop local and your money stays local as proceeds from the Adams Avenue Farmers' Market support programs at Adams Elementary School.

Stop by your favorite or find a new favorite Adams Avenue Business on your way!

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD, Mark Your Calendars! FREE Electronic Recycling & Paper Document Shredding at the January 19, 2011 Market! Bring your Electronic Items to be Recycled or Documents to be Shredded.

Blind Lady Ale House Events

 GIVE A BIKE: 50 State Bicycle Tour Kick-Off and Townie Ride

Sunday, January 9th 5-10pm

Townie Ride leaves BLAH at 3pm

Adam and Christy Coppola will be beginning their GIVE A BIKE: 50 State Bicycle Tour in January from San Diego, CA. Join them for food, drink, and raffles at The Blind Lady Ale House on Sunday January 9th for a kick-off event to support their journey and mission: to give bicycles to those in need. 

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=177752192258347

BURDEN

Sculpture and Art by Steve Florman

Monday, January 10th 6-10pm

BLAH will be open for Drinks Only

MIHO Gatrotruck will be out front from 7-9pm

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=123396734392517

UPCOMING

Never before has photography been so immediate, so intimate, so able to capture the ordinary world in an extraordinary way. “Phonography” looks at this phenomenon in a new way - with a fascinating exhibit of photos shot on nothing but phone cameras.

BLAH will be open for Drinks Only

MIHO Gatrotruck will be out front from 7-9pm

A partial list of participants include:
Grant Brittain
Miki Vuckovich
Dave Swift
Woody Pirtle
Paul Frank
Andy Macdonald
Armin Vit
Felix Sockwell
Otis B.
Gabrielle Holley
Lance Mountain
Don Clark
Joel Templin
Christopher Simmons
Dean Deleo
Scott Mires
Harry Pierce
Jessica Hische
Gary Hustwitt
Patrick Dennis
David Mchank
Phil Beaumont
Susan Wang
Pete Reichert
Jason St John
Sean Kelley
Stacy Kelley
Mark Waters
Garrett Patz
Jeffrey Brown
Mark Trombino
Mitch Wilson
Myles McGuinness
Nena Anderson
Stacy Keck
Tracy Meiners
Robynne Raye
Madeleine Eiche
Terry Marks
Ed Templeton
Justin Ahrens
David Harrison
John Durrant
Nick Nacca
John Schultz
Max Dolberg
Pall Jenkins
 
FACEBOOK EVENT PAGE

GO CHARGERS!!

DiMille's will be honoring our Happy Hour Specials during the game this Thursday in the bar.
$3 any draft beer
$4 House wines
50% off ALL appetizers

THANKS FOR COMING OUT!

Thanks to everyone who came out and all the businesses who participated in Holiday Night on Adams. We'll be announcing exact dates for more Night On Adams events soon, but expect something every quarter.
MARCH
JUNE
SEPTEMBER
DECEMBER

Holiday Night on Adams

A few independent businesses on Adams are planning holiday walkabout with stores decorating for the holidays, some live music on the street and maybe some craft vendors set up around the neighborhoods. (This is not an AABA event)

•VISUAL ART SUPPLY: Delusional Hierarchy, an exhibition of paintings representing vaious styles including tattoo, graffiti, pop art and surrealism. Live d.j. and drinks.
•KAI HAIR SALON: live screen printing and a live mural provided by Art Kills Artist. Music by dj Theron and others as well as food and drink.
•ANDREA RUSHING: 1 Year Anniversary Celebration from 6-9pm w/ Wine tasting, art viewing and student art sale  (and maybe some cookies!)
•RARE HARE: Open house with snacks for kids.
•MARIPOSA: Live Music by Dave Humphries from 5pm - 9pm. 1 Scoop Sundaes for $3.00. Slice of ice cream pie & cup of coffee for $3.00. Buy 2 pints, get a Free Pint -- Every customer will be entered in a drawing for a $10 Gift Certificate
•BLIND LADY ALE HOUSE: Holiday/Winter Ales Event.
•ADAMS AVE INTEGRATIVE HEALTH and SHANTI SPA & GALLERY: Open house with snacks.
•SAN DIEGO URBAN RENTALS: "The Best Art Show Ever" with Jim Woodard, Stella Cole, Rowan Davidson, Christopher Meacham, Maya Moksha, Cheryl Cole, Steven Suiter, Lis Valdez Suiter, Doug Suiter, Mike Jenks and Rebecca Tasker!
•ART OF FRAMING and ROMI'S: Santa will be at RoMi's Soft-Serve Heaven From 5-8pm. Pictures are $4 for 4x6  $6 for 4x6 in greeting card frame, more pkgs. avail. @ Art of Framing (next door).
•JAYNE'S GASTROPUB
•OULD SOD: Happy Hour prices and Karaoke.
•SECOND CHANCE ANTIQUE & THRIFT: Open late for Holiday Shopping.
•VIVA POPS: Viva Pops will be highlighting some new yummy winter flavors along with thank you stocking stuffers............free holiday pins by our resident pop artist Anna Tillet while supplies last and a buy 2 get 1 free pop pass. Also, don't forget your pup pops and help "Rico" find his forever home. 100 percent of your donations not only help Rico but will also get your pup a tasty and healthy pop!
•PET ME PLEASE: Open late for Holiday shopping. Bring your pet!
•PROPRIETORS RESERVE: ALL Battagalini wines half off, both by the glass and by the bottle.
•ROSIES: Live music and Trummer Pils pints $4.00
•PONCE'S Open as usual and working on some specials.
•ZEN SANCTUARY: open house with snacks and assorted teas and one therapist offering introductory sessions of chair massage for $1 per minute. And "Bring a Friend" Special- buy one one hour service or more and get the second service for 50% off. This is an amazing savings as it would bring the cost of a massage to $40 for 55 minutes.
•STUFF will be open with snacks and discounts.
•BACK FROM TOMBOCTOU: We will have a free mini piñata decoration for people visiting the store that evening.
Cider and mexican cookies.
•ADAMS AVE BOOK: 20% off every book, and we'll have punch, coffee and snacks. We've got all kinds of books, including a room full of children's books, plus a couple of cats, so we're kid-friendly
•DiMILLES: Happy Hour Menu-$3 any draft beer, $4 house wines and 50% off ALL appetizers.
•LESTAT'S WEST: Holiday movies in the theater.
•ADAMS AVE BIKES: Sweets n treats at Adams Ave. Bikes! Cmon By!
•FOLK ARTS RARE RECORDS: Open late with special music - LIVE and on records.

Bug your favorite shop and make sure they're staying open and doing something fun.RSVP to our Facebook Event and we'll post more info as it comes in.Businesses can email their scheduled event to info@blindladyalehouse.com and we'll get it listed.

Spread the word and pass it on to your favorite businesses and friends. The more who join in the better the celebration will be.

ZEN Sanctuary offers 50% OFF when you bring a friend!

Now, through the end of 2010, when you bring a friend in to receive a one hour service or more at ZEN Sanctuary, you or your friend will receive 50% off the second service. Enjoy a relaxing massage, or brighten your skin for the holidays, all with the company of a friend or family member. When you call to book your appointment, just mention this offer and you will receive 50% off the lesser of the two services.

You can also save on holiday gifts! Purchase a gift item from ZEN and take 50% off the second item. (Excludes Skincare products and Tea/Sake Sets)

Hurry, this offer is good now through the end of December 2010 only!

From ZEN Sanctuary to you, we all wish you a very Healthy and Happy Holidays!!!

Chance, Debbie, Jerrie, Dianna, Katie, Lindsay, Carly, Bo, Rubi, Teng, John, and Mukunda, L.Ac.

ZEN Sanctuary is located at 4183 Adams Avenue, San Diego CA 92116
Phone: (619) 269-9322
Web: www.zensanctuary.com