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Join us Wednesday night, 11 March for a live panel discussion: Mental Wellbeing & The Relief of Suffering. Amid increasing rates of medication for mental illness, for things like depression and ADHD, and increasing aggression and division in politics and public discussion, people have sought different ways to relieve their own unease and distress, and to help others in a modern world where many are clearly in distress. What we can learn from them? exercise physiologist, Buddhist, positive psychologist, registered psychologist. We will open the conversation up to the audience. Common Ground’s Mission Statement is to build a conversational community to facilitate productive discussion and critical thinking about complex and controversial issues. People with different opinions and perspectives are welcome. Common Ground is a place to share and a space to listen. Come along. Learn something new, make a friend! BYOB. (Bring Your Own Brain).

Immerse yourself in a breathtaking 3-hour journey through the world's most spectacular marine environments. These carefully curated films showcase stunning cinematography from surface to depths, transporting audiences into underwater realms and atop towering waves. Experience the ocean through the eyes of passionate divers, fearless surfers, dedicated swimmers, and pioneering oceanographers who live for the sea's call. Featuring spectacular underwater scenes, heart-stopping wave sequences captured from impossible angles, and intimate portraits of ocean adventurers, each film is a visual masterpiece. Through compelling narratives and breathtaking footage, the festival celebrates both the ocean's majesty and the remarkable creatures that call it home. The Ocean Film Festival World Tour is an unforgettable celebration that inspires audiences to marvel at the sea's beauty while fostering a deeper understanding of our connection to these precious marine ecosystems.