Calendar of events. (Calendar).

Creative Childbirth--The Hypnobirthing Method: The Smart Beginnings certification program, March 22-23, 2001. Contact Michelle Leclaire O'Neill, 845 Via de la Paz, Suite 7, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272; 310-454-0920; [e-mail].

Midwifery Today Conferences: "The Heart and Science of Birth," Eugene, OR, March 22-26, 2001; "International Conference," Paris, France, October 18-21, 2001 (in French and English). Call 800-743-0974 or visit the website: www.midwiferytoday.com.

Together, Supporting Families: A conference offered by Partners in Perinatal Health, affiliated with Massachusetts Healthy Mothers Healthy Babies, and sponsored in part by ALACE. May 1, 2001, Worcester, MA. Keynote by Robbie Davis-Floyd: Women and Their Bodies, The Technocratic, Humanistic, and Holistic Views. For information contact Jennifer Fahey at 508-752-7313.

Nutrition, Breastfeeding and Cultural Competency: Eliminating Racial Disparities in Health: April 4-6, 2001, New Brunswick, NJ. Topics include latest research, social marketing, cultural foodways, cultural competency standards, the importance of breastfeeding, grassroots partnerships, and breastfeeding in diverse communities. Call 609-292-9560 or visit the website www.state.nj.us/health.

International Cesarean Awareness Network (ICAN) conference: "Celebrating the Gift of Birth: Empowering, Embracing, Acknowledging" will be held April 20-22, 2001, in Cleveland, OH. Scheduled speakers include Nancy Wainer, Marsden Wagner, Henci Goer, and Ruth Ancheta. CEU credits pending. For registration information call 816-505-0116 or e-mail [e-mail].

The Art of Birthing Conference: April 27-29, 2001. The most accomplished pioneers in natural birthing come together to explore the philosophic, medical, and spiritual dimensions of the birthing experience. Speakers include Ina May Gaskin, Mardsen Wagner, Robbie Davis-Floyd, Katsi Cook, Elizabeth Davis, and Suzanne Arms. CEUs are available. Call 212-219-2527, ext. 129 for a brochure.

MANA Region Two Conference with Ina May Gaskin. Westbrookville, NY, June 8, 9, and 10, 2001. Contact MANY, P.O. Box 683, Pinebush, NY, 12566; [e-mail].

The MISS Foundation's Retreat for the Grieving Family: The first annual MISS Foundation's Retreat for the Grieving Family will be held Friday and Saturday, June 29-30, 2001 in Paradise Valley, Arizona, at the Orangetree Resort. Saturday will be an all day bereaved children's retreat in addition to the conference for the adults. Call Joanne Cacciatore at 623-979-1000 if you are interested in volunteering.

International Breastfeeding Conference: An International Breastfeeding Conference is being held September 13-15, 2001 in Brisbane, Australia. Speakers from all over the globe will be coming. Registration deadline is August 31, 2001. For more information please see our website, http://www.nmaa.asn.au/happening/conf2001.

The Association for Research on Mothering (ARM): "Mothering, Sex, and Sexuality Conference," March 3, 2001, Toronto, Canada; "Mothering: Power/Oppression Conference," July 7-8, 2001, Queensland, Australia; "Mothering, Literature, Popular Culture, and the Arts," October 12-14, 2001, Toronto, ON, Canada. Contact ARM, 726 Atkinson, York University, 4700 Keele Street, Toronto, ON, Canada, M3J 1P3; 416-736-2100, ext. 60366; www.yorku.ca/crm.

Aqua Natale in Liquid Sound (Germany): The next open one year training of Aqua natale will happen from (approximately) September 29 to October 9, 2001. The training location will be the new Liquid Sound spa, called the Tuscany Therme, three hours from Berlin. Enjoy the full Aqua natale journey through pregnancy and birth while floating in warm, salty water surrounded by chanting, dolphin sounds, singing bells, and so on. Get a glimpse of Liquid Sound by visiting the website http://www.liquid-sound.com. E-mail to [e-mail] for more information.