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GIC News GIC Journal: Social Discourse of Disquiet A new space for writers, artists and photographers. This publication allows people to explore different forms of art in South Korea. We would like to bridge the gap between arts that are perhaps lost in translation. We would like to hear your ideas and opinions. If you would like to get involved please e-mail selina.gicjournal@gmail.com Please join our facebook group - GIC Journal: Social Discourse of Disquiet. Please look at the work-in-progress at http://gicjournal.wordpress.com Check out the "What's On" page for art events in Gwangju.
Gwangju Chaoreum Taekwondo Address: 1187-3 Chipyeong-dong Seo-gu, Gwangju Phone: 062-384-0958 Location: Chaoreum Taekwondo Gym is located on the third floor of Jeong-yeon (K-1) building (just beside the bus stop) Buses : 62, 63, 64, 518 (bus stop: 상무대우아 파트 - Sangmu Daewoo Apateu) Taxi directions: "Sangmujigu Kumho Daewoo Apart ro gajuseyo". Method of instruction is in English Weekday Classes: 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.(from Monday to Friday) Sunday Classes: 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Community
Middle School. Busses: 29, 38, 39, 62, 97, 98, 99 Get off at Yeonggwang-tong intersection bus stop and walk toward Songjeong Middle School. Sunday masses: 10 a.m. (Indonesian/ East Timor); 3 p.m. (English) at the Migrant Center; 6 p.m. (Vietnamese) 2nd Sunday: 11 a.m. Mass for multi-cultural families Migrant’s Counsel Center is open! Gwangju Apostolate Migrant Center was appointed as the Supporting Center for Foreign Workers by the Human Resources Development Service of Korea. Workers and employers with problems can be given help and advice from counselors. Tel: 062-959-9335/ 019-588-2133/ 011-96027266
Meditation Session
Scavenger Hunt @ Speakeasy
Gwangju Jumbo Taxi
There will be Meditation Session offered every Saturday from 5 - 6 p.m. after the GIC Talk. Anyone is welcome to join although RSVP is preferred. Fifteen-minute Introduction to Meditation followed with 30-minute sitting. The remaining time will include a reading from ‘The Compass of Zen’. Bring a firm cushion to sit on and a light warm blanket. Jeans are not recommended. Please contact the GIC for more info.
Groups, consisting of up to four members, will meet at 7p.m. at Speakeasy for a 8p.m. start. They’ll be given a set of tasks and set out into the maze downtown, before returning. The groups are given only one hour to complete as many tasks as they can. Afterwards a few drinking games and competitions will be hosted to keep the camaraderie going well into the night. There will also be a chance to give an optional donation to the Sungbin Orphanage, a home for girls in Gwangju.
If you’re traveling in a big party or simply need transportation in and around Gwangju, Gwangju Jumbo Taxi provides service to Bus Terminal, Airport and others. With a seat capacity of up to 9 people, you can travel in comfort. Friendy and hospitable, Mr. Kim will help you travel with safety and comfort. Whether you are going from/ to Gwangju Airport or simply to travel around the city, give Jumbo Taxi a call. Call to reserve at 010-5086-7799 (Mr.Kim) or refer to www.gjtaxi.co.kr for the price list.
Gwangju Guidebook Volunteers Help GIC update the second version of Gwangju Guidebook due to print on October 2011. Korean and English speakers needed for fact checking and copy editing. Contact karina@gic.or.kr for more information.
Art Gwangju Artist Collective Artists and Art Lovers, we invite you to meet up monthly at GIC for workshops, chat and encouragement. Stop in to discuss your art and community art events. Facebook: Gwangju Artist Collective E-mail: gwangjumaria@yahoo.com
Sports Gwangju Men’s Soccer The Gwangju international soccer team plays regularly most weekends. If you are interested in playing, e-mail: gwangju_soccer@yahoo.com.
Gwangju Ice Hockey Team Looking for men and women of all ages to join us every Saturday night from 7:30 to 9 at Yeomju Ice Rink near World Cup Stadium. If you are interested, contact either Andrew Dunne at atdunne@gmail.com or Chris Wilson at kreeco@rogers.com
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Each task will be on a points based system, so the harder the task, the more points you get. Thus, whichever group has completed the most high point-based tasks, will most likely be the winner. We have a 100,000 won bar tab for our first place winners, vouchers from First Nepal and prizes from Teach ESL Korea News Recruitment and Speakeasy. There’s only a maximum capacity for 50 people on a first come, first served basis. Anyone interested can sign up by searching for ‘TESL Korea’ on Facebook. Or visit the forum (found under the community page) at www.teslkoreanews.com, or email teslknews@gmail.com.
Sung Bin Orphanage Sung Bin Orphanage is looking for creative/ active/ energetic/ outgoing/ enthusiastic longterm volunteers to join in our regular Saturday program. We would like you to give at least two Saturdays per month. As well as being a friend, you will be asked to teach basic English to girls aged 7 to 14. Meet every Saturday at 1.30 p.m. in front of downtown Starbucks. All are welcome. For more volunteering information please contact Al Barnum at: al_barnum@yahoo.com.
Apostolate to Migrants Center Address: 802-4 Songjeong -2dong, Gwangsan-gu, Gwangju Phone: 062-954-8004 Subway: Get off at Songjeong Park (송정공 원) Station and walk toward Songjeong
Anasura Yoga Workshop with Shauna Hylenski Venue: GIC Date: April 16-17 from 11 am - 1 pm (please arrive before 11 and bring a mat) Workshop Costs: Payment made before April 9: 1 day 50,000 won (either Saturday or Sunday; 2 days 90,000 won(Both Saturday and Sunday) Payment made after April 9:1 day 60,000 won; 2 days 100,000 won Saturday Program: 11 am - 1 pm: Opening to Grace within You and around You 1 - 2.30 pm: Lunch Break 2.30 - 4.30 pm: Universal Principles of Alignment Sunday Program: 11 am - 1 pm: Step into the flow 1 - 2.30 pm: Lunch Break 2.30 - 4.30 pm: Shift your perspective For any other questions and to register, please contact Andrea Hildebrand : andybrand9@gmail.com