You might want to consider going to Rochester over Memorial Day Weekend to celebrate Buddha's Birthday. There's Temple Night Friday Night and a parade, story-telling, picnic lunch and a cupcake tower on Saturday. Accommodation arrangements at the Chapin Mill Retreat Center can be made. Larry will resume his role as "The Sleeping Sage" this year - not to be missed!! Saturday is a family event where kids, partners, etc. are all invited and welcome.

Roshi Kjolhede returns to Rochester around April 30 and will be conducting the June 7 day sesshin (June 4-11). Applications for that are due by May 19. Also in June there is the Chapin Mill Retreat Center Work Retreat (individuals and families are welcome) June 28-July 2.