Emerson Waldorf School will host a lecture and participatory workshop in Compassionate Communication (or Non-Violent Communication) on Friday, March 28 and Saturday, March 29. The facilitator is John Cunningham, certified trainer and Waldorf teacher. Cunningham will give a lecture on Friday, March 28 from 7 to 9 pm, donations accepted. The lecture is required for those who wish to attend the participatory workshop that follows on Saturday, March 29 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., where attendees will learn how to put the lecture ideas into practice. The workshop fee is a self-determined sliding scale from $40-$60. As the workshop is limited to 50 participants, people are urged to register early. Lunch is available Saturday onsite for a modest fee or participants may bring their own. All events will take place at Emerson Waldorf School, 6211 New Jericho Rd., Chapel Hill, NC 27516. To register, call Rachel Larsen at 539-7168 or email rachelblarsen@yahoo.com.