BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//staging Diamante Bridge Collective - ECPv6.17.5//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:staging Diamante Bridge Collective X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://staging.diamantebridge.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for staging Diamante Bridge Collective REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Costa_Rica BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20210101T000000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Costa_Rica:20250312T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Costa_Rica:20250312T190000 DTSTAMP:20260925T183111Z CREATED:20250310T203333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T183111Z UID:400-1741791600-1741806000@staging.diamantebridge.org SUMMARY:šŸŒ® Taco Day: Letā€™s Taco ā€˜Bout It! šŸŒ® DESCRIPTION:šŸŒ® Taco Day: Letā€™s Taco ā€˜Bout It! šŸŒ®\n\nJoin us this Wednesday\, March 12\, for a special Taco Day & Community Meetup at DLuz! This is an opportunity to connect with neighbors\, share ideas\, and build stronger community relationships.\n\nĀ”ƚnete a nosotros este miĆ©rcoles 12 de marzo para un DĆ­a de Tacos y Encuentro Comunitario en DLuz! šŸŒ®āœØ\nEsta es una oportunidad para conectarte con vecinos\, compartir ideas y fortalecer la comunidad. \nšŸ“… Programa del Evento: \nšŸ•’ 3:00 PM ā€“ Hora Social & ConexiĆ³nUn espacio relajado para conocer a los vecinos\, disfrutar tacos y practicar conversaciones en espaƱol/inglĆ©s. TambiĆ©n hablaremos sobre la posibilidad de organizar encuentros regulares en DLuz para fortalecer el proyecto Coliazul y la construcciĆ³n comunitaria. \nšŸ•“ 4:00 PM ā€“ Bienvenida y PresentaciĆ³n de APDC (DBC)Una introducciĆ³n a APDC (DBC)\, su propĆ³sito y cĆ³mo podemos colaborar para fomentar una comunidad mĆ”s unida y solidaria. \nšŸ•” 5:00 PM ā€“ PresentaciĆ³n de un Nuevo Grupo ComunitarioDescubre el plan para lanzar un nuevo grupo en espaƱol que sirva mejor a la comunidad\, reemplazando eventualmente el antiguo grupo de Telegram de DBC. \nEste es un espacio abierto para compartir ideas y contribuir a la visiĆ³n del proyecto. Cerraremos con un intercambio de espaƱol/inglĆ©s para mejorar la comunicaciĆ³n y fortalecer los lazos entre vecinos. \nšŸŒ® Ā”Ven por los tacos\, quĆ©date por la conversaciĆ³n! Nos vemos en DLuz este miĆ©rcoles. šŸŽ‰ \nšŸ“… Schedule of Events:\n3:00 PM ā€“ Social Hour & Connection Time ā€“Ā A relaxed gathering for neighbors to meet\, enjoy tacos\, and engage in Spanish/English conversations. Weā€™ll discuss the idea of regular meetups at DLuz to strengthen Coliazul project and community building. \n4:00 PM ā€“ APDC (DBC) Welcome & Greeting ā€“ A warm introduction to APDC (DBC)\, its purpose\, and how we can collaborate to foster a supportive community. \n5:00 PM ā€“ Introducing a New Community Group ā€“ Learn about the plan to launch a new Spanish-language group to better serve the community\, eventually replacing the old DBC Telegram group. \n\nThis is an open space to share ideas and contribute to the vision. Weā€™ll wrap up with a Spanish/English Mixer to improve communication and connections among neighbors. \nCome for the tacos\, stay for the conversation! See you at DLuz this Wednesday! URL:https://staging.diamantebridge.org/event/letstacoboutit/ CATEGORIES:APDC Meeting,Bridge Wednesday,Community Workshop,Cultural Exchange,DBC Meeting,Fire Circle,Neighborhood Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.diamantebridge.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/LetsTacoBoutIt01.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Costa_Rica:20230419T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Costa_Rica:20230419T140000 DTSTAMP:20260925T183111Z CREATED:20230418T103600Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T183111Z UID:360-1681898400-1681912800@staging.diamantebridge.org SUMMARY:Action Day at EL FARO! DESCRIPTION:On Wedesndays we get our hands dirty and work on the land. This week weā€™ll be focusing on : \nThe Garden : Identifying plants & herbs and learning to cultivate them for use. Decifering ā€œweeding plantsā€ that can be used for medicinal use. Eat nourishing foods\, as we prepare & enjoy lunch right from the garden! \nCompost : Learn the process of Food Composting together from unused food from the kitchen down to the composting space. \nRecycling :Ā Find ways to reduce your carbon foot and reuse materials for other helpful\, household items. \nĀ  \nJoin us every Wednesday! 10 am ā€“ 2pm \nĀ  URL:https://staging.diamantebridge.org/event/action-day-at-el-faro/ CATEGORIES:Bridge Wednesday,Community Workshop,Hands On the Land,Potluck Meal ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.diamantebridge.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/FreeTheFood_working_party_may282022_thumbnail.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Costa_Rica:20230405T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Costa_Rica:20230405T170000 DTSTAMP:20260925T183110Z CREATED:20230329T175212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T183110Z UID:304-1680706800-1680714000@staging.diamantebridge.org SUMMARY:Dynamic Self Expression w/ Stu DESCRIPTION:Dynamic\, authentic\, transparent\, embodied\, emotional\, creative and sometimes silly. \nIs there a circus of creativity within you waiting to be born? \nA poly-chromatic endeavor of profound delight ready to spray your favorite medium on the world-at-large?? \nHave a public chat with your most challenging authority figure or role model??? \nPotentially storm the stage with the sweetest\, most lovely acknowledgements of your beloved and potentially transform yourself to the most deliciously creative and expressive version imaginable???? \nĀ  \nSuggested Donation : 5000Ā¢ URL:https://staging.diamantebridge.org/event/dynamic-self-expression-w-stu/ CATEGORIES:Bridge Wednesday,Community Workshop,Immersion Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.diamantebridge.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Screen-Shot-2023-03-29-at-5.49.01-PM.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Costa_Rica:20230405T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Costa_Rica:20230405T143000 DTSTAMP:20260925T183110Z CREATED:20230403T144442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T183110Z UID:302-1680699600-1680705000@staging.diamantebridge.org SUMMARY:DBC General Meeting + Protopian Download DESCRIPTION:Please join us on this First Wednesday of the Month for our General Circle gathering at The Togethering Space.\nWe will start at 1pm with a recap and download of the Protopian Convergence event.\nThen at 1:30pm will continue with our DBC General Circle meeting. URL:https://staging.diamantebridge.org/event/dbc-general-meeting-protopian-download/ CATEGORIES:Bridge Wednesday ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.diamantebridge.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Cave-View-Valley-Closeup-Tree-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Costa_Rica:20230322T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/Costa_Rica:20230322T133000 DTSTAMP:20260925T183110Z CREATED:20230312T083207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T183110Z UID:264-1679472000-1679491800@staging.diamantebridge.org SUMMARY:Bridge Wednesday:: Action Day @ El Faro ā€“ Compost & Recycling DESCRIPTION:Ā  \nCome join the DBC community and help with an Action Day at El Faro!Ā  Our mission:Ā  Set up proper compost & recycling stations. \nAction from 8am to 12pmĀ  |Ā  12- 1pm lunch circle (lunch provided for volunteers) URL:https://staging.diamantebridge.org/event/bridge-wednesday-action-day-el-faro-compost-recycling/ CATEGORIES:Bridge Wednesday,Community Workshop,Free to attend ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.diamantebridge.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/el-faro-sign.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Costa_Rica:20230315T142200 DTEND;TZID=America/Costa_Rica:20230315T164400 DTSTAMP:20260925T183110Z CREATED:20230310T152215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T183110Z UID:240-1678890120-1678898640@staging.diamantebridge.org SUMMARY:Praying & Peeling Cacao w/ Krista & Mia DESCRIPTION:Join us for an intentional praying and peeling cacao circle at El Faro after the Bridge Wednesday DBC meeting URL:https://staging.diamantebridge.org/event/praying-peeling-cacao-w-krista-mia/ CATEGORIES:Bridge Wednesday,Cultural Exchange,Free to attend ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.diamantebridge.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/cacao-2-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Costa_Rica:20230315T111100 DTEND;TZID=America/Costa_Rica:20230315T123000 DTSTAMP:20260925T183110Z CREATED:20230310T161746Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T183110Z UID:237-1678878660-1678883400@staging.diamantebridge.org SUMMARY:Bridge Wednesday :: Regenerative Enterprise Circle DESCRIPTION:Come join for DBC Bridge Wednesday @ El FaroĀ  from 11:11 to 12:30pm \nCheck on the updated agenda for the coming session on our DBC Community Telegram chat. \nCome as an observer or participate actively as we may open for hack sessions of ongoing governance initiatives or projects\, collaborate on specific working groups or circles\, or participate in workshops that build our collective skills. URL:https://staging.diamantebridge.org/event/bridge-wednesday-regenerative-enterprise-circle/ CATEGORIES:Bridge Wednesday,DBC Meeting ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.diamantebridge.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/faro-circle-banner-scaled.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Costa_Rica:20230308T111100 DTEND;TZID=America/Costa_Rica:20230308T123000 DTSTAMP:20260925T183109Z CREATED:20230307T134357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T183109Z UID:216-1678273860-1678278600@staging.diamantebridge.org SUMMARY:First Wednesday DBC General Meeting / Puente Reunione DESCRIPTION:Diamante Bridge Collectiveā€™s\nBridge Wednesday Reunions\nhave a new home!\n@ El Faro\, San Salvador Triangle \nĀ  \nPlease join us on this First Wednesday of the Month\, March Edition\nat a special General Circle presentation on whatā€™s alive and blooming\nfor the DBC\, itā€™s membership\, land nodes and regenerative initiatives\n \nDiscover new ways to participate on the ground and in virtual working groups\, share feedback and ask questions ā€“ zooming out from San Sal to the valley\, mountain to sea\, and beyond.\nYour reflections are a gift and we are grateful for your presence. URL:https://staging.diamantebridge.org/event/first-wednesday-dbc-general-meeting-puente-reunione/ CATEGORIES:Bridge Wednesday,Community Workshop,DBC Meeting,Free to attend ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.diamantebridge.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Cave-View-Valley-Closeup-Tree-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Costa_Rica:20230111T131100 DTEND;TZID=America/Costa_Rica:20230111T143300 DTSTAMP:20260925T183109Z CREATED:20230109T121304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T183109Z UID:172-1673442660-1673447580@staging.diamantebridge.org SUMMARY:Communiversity with Glauco DESCRIPTION:Communication Tools and Practice for Community\n \nSecond Wednesdays ā€“ A DBC Workshop Series \nBy Glauco Donati\, founding member of the APDC and founder of The Method World.\nOn Wednesday the 11th will start the communication course at DBC located at The Togethering Place. The course will be offered every second Wednesday at 1:11pm\, and from this first session we will facilitate the formation of a weekly practice group to go deeper together into the curriculum described below. \nIn this Introduction to the series\, you will have an overview about the interconnection among the body\, the emotions and the mind. \nThis course is about Non-Verbal Communication.\nNVC is all that is not said and relate on body language\, the attitude and the behavior. There are several methodologies to approach NVC\, and step by step we will go through all of them. \nThe core of communication is the outcome in a mutual satisfaction between the parts. \n\nObviously emotions are the key. Without emotions the reality is not perceived.\nWe will see\, hear and feel how our sense organs ultimately give sense to our life.\nWe will read our and others body language in order to create a good rapport and generate the desired reality.\nWe donā€™t play with emotions\, we take them seriously.\n\n\nIā€™m totally grateful to have the opportunity to share this knowledge with you and I believe that your quality of life and personal wellbeing will dramatically improve on personal and interpersonal level\, resulting in personal growth\, fulfilment of fundamental needs and happiness.ā€œPeople are not ill\, they are unhappy first\, then they become ill.ā€ ā€“ Cit. Glauco\,-Communication is the key šŸ—ļø. \n\nĀ  \nHere is the programme:\nLESSON 1)ā€“ Presentation of The Method World.ā€“ Introduction to Communication:WHAT IS COMMUNICATION?ā€“ LOGICā€“ ANALOG (Non-Verbal Communication)ā€“ SUBLIMINAL ā€“ Rules of communication ā€“ Postulate of communicationā€“ NVC \, the 4 voice colours ā€“ Practice \nĀ  \nLESSON 2 ā€“ The 4 channels of NVC:Proxemics ā€“ kinesics ā€“ paralinguistic ā€“ digital -Practice \nĀ  \nLESSON 3The communication models:ā€“ VAK (representational system)Visual ā€“ Auditive ā€“ Kinesthetic ā€“ Pacing\, matching or mirroring ā€“ Pace breathing (thatā€™s hard)ā€“ Practice \nĀ  \nLESSON 4The body language and the NVC signs:ā€“ Appreciation ā€“ refusal ā€“ tensional discharges ā€“ iconics ā€“ Practice \nĀ  \nLESSON 5The mental attitude\, rapport\, mental images.-Transactional Analysis = the states of the Ego -Practice \nĀ  \nLESSON 6Subliminal communication: ā€“ Pole\, Circle\, Triangle ā€“ Practice \nĀ  \nLESSON 7ā€“ The 6 fundamental needsā€“ The 3 Psā€“ Practice \nĀ  \nLESSON 8Inside the mind: (submodalities and syntaxes)ā€“ Eliciting Submodalitiesā€“ Reframing ā€“ Contrastive Analysis ā€“ Creating and editing contents in your mind-Practice \nĀ  \nLESSON 9ā€“ 4 position in lifeThe unconscious mind /LTM/ mental registrationā€“ 5 contrasting pointsFreedom ā€“ Love and ExpressionComplexes\, Blockages and self attributionsNEGATIVE EMOTIONS THAT STOP COMMUNICATION AND PREVENT POSITIVE OUTCOMES ā€“ Emotional Response vs Strategic response ANXIETY RESPONSEEMOTION IS TENSION.LOVE FREEDOM EXPRESSION \nĀ  \nLESSON 10ā€“ The 13 Presupposition of NLP \nĀ  \nā€“ THE BELIEFSTHE SUCCESS CIRCLE (self hypnosis) \nĀ  URL:https://staging.diamantebridge.org/event/communiversity-with-glauco-2/ CATEGORIES:Bridge Wednesday,Community Workshop,DBC Meeting,Free to attend ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://staging.diamantebridge.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/the-Method-World-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Costa_Rica:20221228T131100 DTEND;TZID=America/Costa_Rica:20221228T231100 DTSTAMP:20260925T183109Z CREATED:20221223T101441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T183109Z UID:168-1672233060-1672269060@staging.diamantebridge.org SUMMARY:DBC Annual Meeting & Membership Gala! DESCRIPTION:Itā€™s the Last Wednesday of Twenty-Twenty-Two yā€™all ā€“ and we want to THANK YOU for being a friend\, neighbor\, supporter\, a lighthouse and bridge.\nThere is a LOT to celebrate with all that has been accomplished\, built\, collectively dreamed in through the contributions of so many to our various Diamante Bridge Projects. \nSo while of course we have a bit of business to get out of the way for year end\, more importantly.. \nLetā€™s Have a Party!\nWe will be gathering at Diamante Luz this Wednesday Dec. 28th\nSchedule of Activities:\n1:11 ā€“ 3:33 pm ā€“ This Year End Meeting will be a special General Session / Annual Meeting at Diamante Luz \n\n\n\nDuring this meeting any participants in DBC over the past year can be voted into membership for the Asociation Colectiva\nNominations are open and the full application process can be found in detail here ā€“ please log in and join the conversation!\nThis will NOT be business as usual ā€“ We will be acknowledging\, praising and thanking EVERYONE ā€“ Come get YOUR Love šŸ™‚\n\n\n\n4:44 pm ā€“ GROUP PHOTO SESSION! \n\n\n\nLarge group photo of everyone that has shown up in community\nTeam photos for 2022 project groups and contributors\nIndividual photos for those who have initiatives to be promoted for 2023\nBe seen on scene! Special gift / membership benefit coming in 2023 for all photo participants ā€“ past and present!\n\n\n\n5 ā€“ 10 pm ā€“ Community Invocation\, Dinner and Dance Party \n\n\n\n5:05 ā€“ Keynote speech and meal blessing with Danibelle\n5:15 ā€“ Third Eye Teahouse kitchen service opens with Krista & Mia\n5:30 ā€“ Live Musical Performance with FLORA+FAUNA\n6:30 ā€“ Amplified Ecstatic Dance Set with TriBu\n8:30 ā€“ Sound Bath with Astaria\, Light of Sound\n\n\n\n \nĀ  \nĀ  \nĀ  URL:https://staging.diamantebridge.org/event/dbc-annual-meeting-membership-gala/ CATEGORIES:Bridge Wednesday,Community Workshop,Cultural Exchange,DBC Meeting,Fire Circle,Free to attend,Fundraiser,Music Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.diamantebridge.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/Desiree-Map-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Costa_Rica:20221214T131100 DTEND;TZID=America/Costa_Rica:20221214T143000 DTSTAMP:20260925T183109Z CREATED:20221214T075248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T183109Z UID:147-1671023460-1671028200@staging.diamantebridge.org SUMMARY:Bridge Wednesday One Eleven Meeting DESCRIPTION:We are winding down 2022 and preparing to welcome in 2023..\nWeekly Wednesday circles in December are focused on closing out the old\, cleaning up the continuous and drafting new proposals for the new year.\nThe time is now to update our project descriptions\, gather our media and produce updates that tell the stories of what has happened recently\, too. \nWork is also continuing on our DiamanteBridge.org website\, with an emphasis on the landing page\, about us\, events and of course ā€“ the FORUM! \nJoin us at The Togethering Place as we collectively review each others work and clarify the messages we are putting out into the world. URL:https://staging.diamantebridge.org/event/diamante-bridge-wednesday-one-eleven-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Bridge Wednesday,DBC Meeting,Free to attend END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Costa_Rica:20221130T131100 DTEND;TZID=America/Costa_Rica:20221130T143000 DTSTAMP:20260925T183109Z CREATED:20221129T092029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T183109Z UID:123-1669813860-1669818600@staging.diamantebridge.org SUMMARY:Bridge Wednesday @ The Togethering Place DESCRIPTION:The countdown is on to the end of 2022 and we are full on planning for 2023 at the Diamante Bridge Collective.\nLast week: Team members spent the day together mapping out the many proposals\, projects and collective initiatives that were put forth this past year\, using the DragonDreaming wheel to identify what stage each one is currently in: \n \n\nCELEBRATING ā€“ We did what we said we would do\nDOING ā€“ We are still doing it!\nPLANNING ā€“ We have said what we will do and why\, approved it\, and are working out the how\nDREAMING ā€“ We see something that can be done and are clarifying how to say it to request approval\n\n \nWe tracked down which Objectives each initiative helped us move closer towards and named the Circle that has accountability for it as well as the contributors that brought it to life from the dream\, so we can celebrate these accomplishments at the end of the year. \nThis week: There wonā€™t be much ā€œbusiness as usualā€ but there will be the Wednesday Meeting as usual!\n\nWe will have an optional jam session from 10am to Noon to complete the historical data collection for review.\nOur regularly scheduled 1:11pm Sociocratic Circle meeting will be held as normal.\n\nCircle begins in-person at 1:11 with a sharing round and agenda review / approval\nLivestream and recording begins at 1:30 as we move into the meeting agenda topics\nClosing at 2:30\, share your community announcements\, invitations\, offers and requests\n\n\nBridge Wednesday doesnā€™t end there ā€” we will also have an evening social activity!\n\nThis is a farewell-til-next-time party for our friend the talented singer and songwriter Alais Clay at HOME Farm URL:https://staging.diamantebridge.org/event/bridge-wednesday-the-togethering-place/ CATEGORIES:Bridge Wednesday,DBC Meeting,Free to attend ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.diamantebridge.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/20221123_132525-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Costa_Rica:20221123T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Costa_Rica:20221123T150000 DTSTAMP:20260925T183109Z CREATED:20221121T123556Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260925T183109Z UID:106-1669194000-1669215600@staging.diamantebridge.org SUMMARY:Bridge Wednesday at the Togethering Place! DESCRIPTION:Theme: PRAISE and CELEBRATION! \nThis week we focus on mapping the accomplishments of our Circles to the DBC Objectives\, as outlined in this document. \nWe are planning a highly interactive meeting instead of our usual sharing of information as we prepare for a year-end celebration and membership activation event. Gathering this information from the past year allows us to strategize on our priorities for the coming year\, from project prioritization to funding allocation and team development. \nFor this reason we have an extended event and will be starting at 9:00 am with an opening circle and organized activities throughout the day. \nSchedule: \n\n9:00am Opening Circle\n9:30-11a Project Review & Harvesting Accomplishments\n11-12p Mapping the Objectives by Circle\n12-1p Lunch\n1-2:30p Goal setting and Circle Priorities\n2:30-3p Task Assignments and Closing URL:https://staging.diamantebridge.org/event/bridge-wednesday-at-the-togethering-place/ CATEGORIES:Bridge Wednesday,DBC Meeting,Free to attend ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://staging.diamantebridge.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/DBC-PRAISE-scaled-1.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR