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Bali Organic - Our June issue will focus on everything which has to do with organic living. Organic is not just to buy organic food and a Sunscreen which says "Organic" - Organic is a lifestyle, an ideology. We hope to raise with this issue a bit more awareness how important it is to turn organic again.

But first something about Bali for Kids.com Magazine: Bali for Kids.com will turn 3 years with our July issue. A reason for us to celebrate: So we give out again 8 free banners for the July issue for businesses which never advertised with us before! Don't miss out on a great offer and celebrate with us 3 years of Bali for Kids.com Magazine!!!

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Bali School of Dramatic Art - LAMAD Bali - The only drama and performing art school in Bali

Bali SoDA did it again - A big show in June - don't miss out on this. Support the school for its effort to give Bali kids a great opportunity to learn acting and performing and most of all: They all have something really good to do each day. Instead of hanging out on the road, these kids meet friends, have fun and learn incredible skills. So, going to the show is more than buying a ticket for a show - It is to support a place which really makes the effort to get teenagers off the road and perhaps starting an career as an actor or singer in the future. So, dear Bali community, time to get a ticket and not only complain about those kids who don't do anything! And that never anything is happening here....

Our first article in our Organic Bali issue is about Organic Food via GMO Food. Each day reports are now published about how genetic food effects the health of animals and humans. 40% of the food consumed worldwide by now is GMO Food, means every single one of you out there is eating GMO

Food every day! No reason to believe you don't! Every soft drink has genetic

Green Camp Bali - Another venture of Green School Bali - Hit the summer holidays in Bali with Green Camp Bali

corn syrup, every packet of corn flakes has genetic corn and each portion of your chocolate bar has genetic soy in it. Time to get off the dreamboat and face reality: We are in the middle of getting genetic manipulated ourselves and not just at the beginning. It is important to get a deeper understanding how important it is to eat, buy and support Organic food. With this issue we feature again those who sell and produce organic food. We hope more organic places with join in the future and we all can jump of the GMO train, the sooner the better! Read now the truth of what is going on worldwide about GMO food and don't get fool anymore each day about what you eating. Make a chance, only you can do it!!!!!:

Here is a really cool new link for all of you interested in green living. Yahoo has set up

with many incredible articles about health, environment and organic living. I was

totally impressed by it and hope all you will enjoy it as much as I do.

Which brings me to our next article about the use of fumigation and its sad effects on humans, flora and fauna written by Ni Merti, our social columnist. An article you really shall not overlook:

Where in Bali can you get good organic food? Here is our current Bali for Kids.com selection of places where you can get mostly organic food - so please support their work and buy organic for your family:

The Green Warung & Green Market Day from the Green School Newsletter

One of the main goals for Green School is self-sustainability and our new Green Warung cafe is a great case study for this. An outlet providing meals, snacks and drinks for students, staff and visitors that are healthy, organic and delicious, as a business, it is proof that it is possible to create financially successful businesses based on permaculture models. More than this, it is also a ‘learning by doing’ opportunity for us all, and particularly

our students who will start to work with the Green Warung as an open laboratory for all of the Green Enterprise options that Green School students cover in the course of a terms’ study. In the new year, Green School’s senior students will take up the IGCSE Business Studies course. The Green Warung and Friday Green Market Days, will give those who take the option up, the chance to gain first-hand business experience, meeting course-work requirements through involvement in delivering across all areas of operations. As the Green Studies curriculum expands our students will be able to study product pricing, customer service and product development and with hands-on experience in the gardens, students will increasingly be involved in farming, learning how to grow and harvest the food as well as how to sell it. The Green Warung is open Monday-Friday, with a full menu of organic meals and snacks to choose from.

Another link to teach children a closer approached to nature I really can recommend all of you is:

Both sites are sub sites of National Geographic's Magazine and full of fun stuff for kids. Games, videos about animals, lots to learn and see. Absolutely lovely made!

As holidays are coming up all over Bali and the world we offer those of you who will do special kids camps or special holiday programs for kids a banner on our newsletter for 250.000Rp (Size 250x250jpg - 1 month, limited from May to end of July and for special holiday activities only!). Please sent us your advertising banner as soon as possible to

It seams to be the season for all those disease which are highly contagious. Ni Zain had made her own experience about contagious disease last month and will give you some ideas, what contagious means, what to do and what is really dangerous and what not. I think this article is a very good reality check for all of us! So read Ni Zain's latest article:

Very contagious....

ADD-KIT

Please read all previous ADD-KIT articles on our add-kit-page...

GREEN CAMP Bali's holiday activities are designed to challenge, inspire and educate through play. Set on the stunning Green School campus, amidst tropical forests, organic gardens, and spanning the Ayung River, we offer an unforgettable learning experience. Green Camp Website: www.greencampbali.com (under construction)

BALI BOUNCY CASTLES is not so new anymore, but guess many of you have not heard about them. Bali Bouncy Castles are a great addition too a birthday party, school parties, any kind of private parties and fundraiser events. Even a fantastic addional for a big wedding party where many kids will attend. Bouncy Castles are really fun and they can be hired any time. The Bali Bouncy Castles will delivery it to your place, set it up for you and will have some staff for you to look after the kids while you enjoy your party. When I heard of them the first time, I thought I really like to have them on Bali for Kids.com, as they are a fantastic simple attraction for kids. Many times on "Adults" Parties, the kids have not a lot to do. Adding a Bouncy Castle can turn the day around for the kids. You might not see them for the rest of the day, as they build up their own world around the Bouncy Castles. Bali Bouncy Castles are well maintain and clean. So bounce, bounce to them on our Party - Page

BALI BUDDHA in Kerobokan and Ubud was the first organic restaurants and shops here in Bali. With a big selection of organic vegetables, homemade bread and cakes they are still the leading organic place in Bali. As Brenda Richmond, one of the owners told me: "The regular tests of our vegetables have shown that we now really chemical free." Bali Buddha also has many alternative remedies and imported organic food in their selection. A big range of grains, seeds and nuts for those who really want to focus on healthy food. But also many local organic products, which really seam to get more and more. As of their restaurant side, Bali Buddha has one of my favorite dishes, such as Sunshine Lentil Stew, a very juice Beetroot Salad and the only rice flour pizza on this island! Bali Buddha servers Bali with many products you cannot get anywhere else and quality is priority for Bali Buddha. And sure... Kids are very welcome. Bali Buddha Ubud even has a special small children corner full of great toys. So off you go for your organic treat here in Bali on our and find out where there next Bali Buddha is about to open: Food Stuff - Page

QUIDZY in Seminyak is something for our moms. I am always looking for some "treats" for our moms. Moms deserve a little treat from time to time and here we go. Meriem Peillet is the creator of wonderful spaces here in Bali. She is a mother herself, a wonderful woman and creative over both ears, additional she supports a lot of Holistic work here in Bali. Thanks for that Meriem! Quidzy has so many different incredible stuff, that you really have to go there and have a look yourself. By the way, hey dads, Quidzy is THE place to get your wife a wonderful "Thank you" gift - something which should be done more often in some families to get mom going... Quidzy is also supporting art and artists in Bali. Regular exhibitions are held at Quidzy and the art is fine, really fine, very rare here in Bali. So we hope lots of moms - and dads - will pop into the wonderful space of Quidzy, meet Meriem herself - something not to be missed - and get yourself a treat from time to time too... More moms places to come soon.... But Quidzy is here already, so check it out on our Moms - Page

PELANGI SCHOOL in Ubud is a wonderful little community school right in the middle of rice fields in the south of Ubud. The school is highly supported by Megan Pappenheimer, the founder of Bali Spirit and The Bali Spirit Festival, as well as famous musician Michel Franti who has performed at the Pelangi School and has helped to raise a lot of money for them. Though big changes in all levels the school needs more support in form of more students. Pelangi School is in my believe at this point the only school in Bali which is holistic. Not yet on all levels, but from all schools I have seen, they come the closest to the term holistic. Which is mostly based on the level how students are educated about the care they taking about their own body in form of food and live style. At Pelangi a close to nature teaching is principal. I like the fresh and open atmosphere at the school without air condition and lots of teaching outside. A great point at Pelangi, the parents are really involved in the school and every parent supports the school as much as they can. We hope many more kids will join Pelangi school in the future, so a wonderful teaching concept will be persevered for children in Ubud. Find out more about Pelangi on our Education - Page

KAFE AT BALISPIRIT in Ubud's famous Jalan Hanoman has become a real meet-and-greet place in Ubud. Sure for all those involved with Yoga and Live style teachings, as it is right under the headquarter of Bali Spirit. The KAFE is serving organic food, prepared in a mix of Western, Balinese and Indonesian style. Some of their dishes are very exotic and my simple favorite is to order their pumpkin soup with red rice side dish. Mhmm, enak... Kids are very welcome and have a great choice of dishes. No surprise, the owners 4 year old daughter Bella is the best food tester they can have. The KAFE also offers a great selection of sweats made without white sugar and some even totally without. At the Bali's Spirit Festival you saw everybody hanging out with their Chocolate Sate Balls made with Bee Pollen. Gosh, they where a killer. Besides the KAFE has a great selection of natural food you can buy for your own home, as well as health supplements on natural base. Charming part of KAFE is that is one of the few places on this island where you can sit right out on the side of the road and have a side seeing of Balinese on motorbikes and tourists copying them.... Get a food stop at the KAFE: Food Stuff - Page

TRI HITA KIRANA in Ubud - For many years, Bali’s food supply was entirely self-sustainable. Increases in population along with the introduction of conventional farming practices have led to the deterioration of the interlinked relationship of Tri Hita Karana. Today, Bali often relies solely on other countries for some fruits and vegetables. Yayasan Tri Hita Karana Bali is looking to change this situation and restore a harmonious relationship between people to people, people to nature and people to God. Tri Hita Karana is made up of people from different parts of the world, coming from different economic and social backgrounds. We are farmers, students, educators, professionals, volunteers, children, adults, activists, and change-makers. Our bond is our love for Bali and our mission: To aid in the development of Bali through participation, equity, empowerment and effective farming and educational practices. Tri Hita Karana Permaculture Center in Pejeng is a project of the US based non-profit THE LIVING WISDOM and Bali based TRI HITA KARANA foundation in partnership with Pak Tjokorda Agung, the center exists to promote the continuation of traditional Balinese agricultural practices and unite them with sustainable technologies from the realm of permaculture. It is a place where people of all ages, both Balinese and from across the globe come together united by love for the earth in educational programs of earth stewardship. The center will have an integrated waste management system with human and animal manures creating methane for bio-gas powered generators, stoves and water heaters and the slurry feeding worm farms which create aerobic compost. All water will be filtered with wastewater gardens and reused in toilets, to water gardens or fed to a fresh water seafood pond. These waste management systems that take problems and turn them into solutions will be the focus of the educational programs. Additionally the center will be a base for outreach projects like eco-education programs for schools with the creation of gardens, fruit tree orchards and programs for villages with waste management systems that offer income for collecting and saving all trash and compost systems for organic waste. Get in touch with them on our Social - Page.

SOS Mini Series:

And another new sheet for kids from SOS. It is great how many of you have downloaded the last ones and we hope this will be one you also enjoy. Please support SOS and their work where ever you can!!!! Find the newest sheet on our SOS Page. Contact SOS if you want to invite them to come to your school or to help plan a fundraiser at your school or special events by emailing us at bali@orangutans-sos.org or Call to the office at 0361 972 906 There’s a lot of work to be done to save orangutans but with your help we can do it! Thank you, The Sumatran Orangutan Society www.orangutane-sos.org

Denpasar Cinema Link

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Kuala Lumpur Visa Run: A fun trip with kids!

Kecak Fire and Trance Dance in Taman Kaja Ubud - 19/08/2006

EVENTS

Coming Events:

Bali SoDa proudly presents their new Show:

"Lady Pirates of the Caribbean"

More Drama at Bali School of Dramatic Art.

The kids from Bali School of Dramatic Art are getting quite excited about their upcoming performance "Lady Pirates of the Caribbean". These kids are geared up to give all the children in Bali a spectacular performance. There are of course boys in the show too and they are some of the nastiest pirates on the island. Would they rob you of your gold in the night? Probably not but they might raid your fridge for cookies! Siddhartha Philips, Kai Tyas, Maxi Mc Inerheney & Raditya Santosa are just some of the boy pirates in this production and we asked them what it’s like to be in a mainly girl production. Siddharta who plays Jack Crow is an accomplished pianist and he can be seen at rehearsal breaks playing Chopin or Mozart. “It’s great to be surrounded by girls they are fun and we all have a good laugh together. Some of the girls I didn't’t know but drama school gives you a chance to meet other girls on the island from other schools, so yeah the more the merrier I say”. Kai is a wonderful little actor and easy to work with, he is the General in Lady Pirates of the Caribbean and this is his third Bali SoDA production. “Girls? No problem I know most of them anyway so for me it’s just normal to be surrounded by them, there are always more girls in drama anyway so I’m used to it" Raditya Santosa has been in all Bali SoDA productions and he plays One Eyed Pete. So what’s it like playing on stage with mostly girls? “Well for starters I have one eye covered, I started from the beginning of this production with one eye covered, it gives me time to adjust to playing this role so it’s not so hard for me once I’m on stage, however it does mean I can only see the girls with one eye. Acting with the girls is cool as we are all like brothers and sisters really and we all share a passion for theatre” And lastly Maxi who plays One Armed Pete “Yeah, it’s just like Kai said there are more girls than boys in drama school so it’s just normal to be surrounded by them and as we are in a play together you end up being really good friends with them” - Drama in Bali - An experience for life!!!! Watch them all this June at the Aston Denpasar Hotel & Convention Center

Friday 12 at 7.30 pm, Saturday 13 at 2.30 & 7.30, Sunday 14 at 2.30 & 7.30
Venue: The Ball Room at the Aston Denpasar

For Further Enquiries and Details contact: Sigit Suryawan - Tel: 0361 8572318 - Email: info@balisoda.com

Summer Specials

Summer-school - Art, craft, water splash day, soccer, and a lot more! Only 90.000 rp - Daily: 13.00-17.00H 29 June till August. Children: 2 years till 8 years old - Call: 0361 7474573 & 0818564032

Once again KU DE TA Bali is gearing up for what has become one of the most highly anticipated party series in the world. Over the course of a month, a cosmopolitan throng from every part of the globe will descend on this beach-front venue par excellence, where they’ll be escorted through the looking glass and into a sensory wonderland of feasting, fiesta, fashion and all-round spectacle.

KU DE TA VII ANNUAL I’M AN ANGEL CHARITY EVENT & PARTY
[DINNER / AUCTION / PARTY] - SATURDAY 1 AUGUST 2009 [7pm – 3am]

SPECIAL LIVE ENCORE PERFORMANCE: DELTA GOODREM, an internationally renowned Australian singer/songwriter, recently topping the charts in the UK, US and Japan, who graces the shores of Bali to share in this most special evening. The summertime odyssey begins in heavenly style with the seventh “I’m An Angel” charity gala event and party. The event has proven so successful, it spawned the IAA foundation, which supports vital social and education projects in Bali, dedicated to empowering local communities. Master chef Phil Davenport tag-teams with one of Australia’s most charismatic chefs, Manu Feildel – star of Ready, Steady Cook!, recipient of countless culinary accolades and above all, an outstanding chef. Expect some intense ‘chef on chef’ action culminating in a five-course gourmet showdown that will leave you melted and ready for the biggest auction in Bali. - DJS: Billy the Kid [AUS] / Supercozi [JPN] - SET MENU DINNER [5 COURSE]: 7pm – 11pm - DINNER AND AUCTION TICKETS: Rp 1.4 mill net. - Dinner guests: Angel Bellini on arrival - GENERAL ADMISSION - Rp 350k / PRE-SALE - Rp 300k net

Sanur Village Festival is coming up in August again. Lots of fun for the whole family. Their Sunday final parade is fantastic, with so many traditional groups and customs - Don't miss out on it. Get more info directly from: www.gotosanur.com

MANIK ORGANIK - Fun & Feasting Bazaar - Saturday, 20th June 2009 12pm-6pm - Live Music - raffle – food tasting – fresh organic vegies – fresh bread–chocolate– herbs natural ice cream–wheat grass–spices - free community yoga @ 10am - Jl. Danau Tamblingan 85, Sanur - Phone: 855 3380

Regular Events:

* Desa Seni in Canggu has many classes each day of the week. A new Yoga teacher is now holding the Yoga Kids Class and her program is very open and involves the kids in creating the class. I saw them a few times over the last weeks and it was very lovely. Parents are welcome to accompany their smaller children during the class! Sundays at 11h at the open Yoga Studio at Desa Seni. Kids all ages are welcome! Check it out on the

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