Community Calendar
August 2010

 

August 6-8, 2010

Earthin People presents Moon Dance
Troy, Idaho
Moon Dance End of Summer Celebration

Dear friends, Thank you for your interest. We would be delighted to have you attend. Free Camping Spring Vally Troy, Idaho Moon Dance Is Aug 6-7-8th 3pm to 3pm Arrive Fri eve set up, hot dog roast at dusk, firside social Sat, archery, classes, fishing, swim, Nature trails. Feast at 6pm Sun, Airosoft Day, 11am to 1pm Bring your protective eyeware, geer & pleanty of pellets, please NO paint ball guns, this is a sober Event!  

Sat eve: 7:30 pm First bell rings for Ritual, #30 min warning. Dress, collect your things you wish to bring to circle. get your candles, staffs wands or anything you want charged. 7:55 second Bell warning you have 5min {Our Cryer will say Ritual in 5min, Loud!} 8pm the Clergywoman will sing, Follow a star to the circle round thats the place the Goddess can be found, repeat, repeat, Light your candle and go to circle in merry melody. Ritual aprox, 25 MIN (9pm) Earthin Firside social, fire dancing, Scarf dancing, Please NO drugs! 10am SUNDAY coffee and tea time, Open discussions, bring donuts, pastries, Homade muffins ect. 11am airosoft war in the woods, bring bottled water and geer. 1:00 lunch Leftovers and sandwich
2pm pack up, tear down, Bring garbage bags! Pass on http://earthin.yolasite.com  

What to bring list and directions, Earthin People

Tent, airmat, cot, sleeping bags, Camper or motor home. {Camping Suplies} charcoal,

Coolers, ICE, tin foil, Snacks, Large Main dish for feats, Bread, lunch meat, cheese, mayo, peanut butter or jelly. breakfast foods. Bottled water or drinks. Chalis, feastwere, cooking suplies, candles, spiritual poetry, wands, staff. Books, art suplies. 1.00 entery for archery. Your Recurve Bow and blunt arrows, NO hunting arrows! Ren garb, your robes, cloak, ceremonial gowns or sarong. Drums, flute, guitar, mandolin, any precussion insterment. Your dance music and batteries if you wish to preform, your airosoft gun camo clothing, first aid kit, Paper and pen to get emails and text list of your new friends! An Open Mind , All welcome so bring your friends and family.

Directions; Take Troy hiway out of moscow, go through troy, turn left at the end of town tward Deary. Go two miles, look for brown state park sign, SPRING VALLEY turn left onto country road, Go three miles. Its windy and seems long but it's realy not. There is an incline up into the park. on left side of road. we will put yellow banner at enterance. There is NO cell service so if you have questions please call before friday.

208-310-1078 Lady Chasta, Bright blessings Print: What to bring list, Phone and Directions Calender Of Events

Earthin People would like to thank you for passing it on, Moon Dance is an awsome personal experiance! The feast is right up there with Viking Kings! Chalis or Stine in hand raise your Goblet to who you are! Celebrate Being Alive. Pack your Garb and join the event of a lifetime. The "Earthin Fireside Social"is a time of sharing. The Ritual is Sat night at dark listen for bell. Feast at 6pm, Poetry, Archery, Creative Cullinary, Arts from the heart, Awards, Open discussions, Nature hikes, Crafts, and more, It's NON stop FUN. Rain Or Shine! Lammas Ritual At 8pm Sat. 

Moon Dance is growing, Mild nudity at midnight, Please were loin cloth or sarong to ritual. It's like Farie Fest minus the Lavish atire. Clothing Optional at midnight. Spring Valley is fairly secluded and skinny dipping is a big tado with our young people. Life is good. We are Earthin People with a wide varity of paths, Teaching Honor, Respect and Accountability. earthin@live.com We offer what to bring lists and directions for each event and accept invites. Yes you can bring things to sell or barter, Anything Earthin, Garb, Books, crafts, beadwork, stones, crystals, oils, soaps, Homade jam, Honey, Breads, Veggies, Chain male, Staffs, If YOU made it, you can sell it! Please No comercial products."You may lay it on blanket in front of your tent."

*A suggested Donation of 5.00 per person, per event helps to cover PR, decorations, suplies, water, Firewood, Apple juice, and ceremonial cake. It is greatly appriciated but attendance is more important! So Don't sweat it, Life is good! "Jar on Food Table" Everyone is welcome and Bright Blessings to ALL. Pass it on!

Lady Chasta 208-310-1078 after 7pm http://earthin.yolasite.com Check out our pics! 

Event Location: Deary hiway in Troy
Event TIME Details: 3pm to 3pm Three funfilled days 

Directions: Take troy Hiway out of moscow go through Troy, turn left at end of town tward Deary Id. go two miles, look for brown state park sign"Spring Valley" turn left go three miles to enterance, Campsites will be marked with yellow flag. 

Phone: (208) 310-1078
Website: http://earthin.yolasite.com

 

August 7-8, 2010

6th Annual World of Faeries Festival
South Elgin, Illinois

Don't miss out. This is our 6th Anniversary Celebration. Celebration of the Greenman: Spirit of the Wildwood. Over
1, 000 attended in 2009. 

Applications are available for the Festival. Early bird special ends in March, but to get good spots sign up early. You can use Paypal and/or call us with your credit card information also. 

Over 45 merchants will showcase fantasy and fairy crafts and artwork, ren faire wares, sculpture, fantasy garb, collectibles, ren and fairy clothes and accessories, wings and crowns etc., flower crafters, soapmakers, herbal toiletries, handcrafted jewelry, and fairy jewelry, gems, minerals, crystals, wands, herbs, incense and oils, drum makers and instrument makers, candlemakers, musicians, fairy tarot card readers, psychics, new age, pagan, wiccan merchants. We welcome everyone. We would love to have some demonstrations of craft. We need people to volunteer. Applications are available on-line and explain the rules, you will receive free admission for the weekend and faire dollars for snacks. We would love to have volunteers run activities for the children, fairy hunts, crafting etc. We encourage you to come in your favorite faery, fantasy attire, have fun and leave your grown-up at home. 

Public admission is $10 per person; children under 12 free ; Seniors are $8 Parking is free and is on-site. No dogs are allowed in park, except for special needs. No liquor, drugs, weapons. All ages welcome 1 to 101 years of age. 

The World of Faeries Festival is in the beautiful 26 acre Vasa Park next to the Fox River, in South Elgin. 7 miles south of I-90, 5 miles south of Rt. 20 and 5 miles north of Route 64. 

There will be extensive advertising in a number of publications, local newspapers etc. as well as New Age specific, mailing lists, elgin chamber of commerce and tourist bureau websites and radio advertising on 9Chicago. The fest will also be heavily advertised on the web and in business throughout Chicagoland. 

The fest will include music & other entertainment, food, merchandise & artists/crafters vendor village . Please come prepared for ALL weather, as we do not have any indoor facilities available to us. 

This is a fantasy fest and we want people to decorate their tents if you are vendor and dress in theme. We can help you with ideas, just call us. No tee shirts or shorts are allowed. Check our our My Space and Website for more details. Also check out 

http://www.theworldoffaeries.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9aUZXZqe6yI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyUf7AecUtU
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Md0S4_tupHM  

Event Location: Vasa Park on Route 31 in South Elgin
Event TIME Details: Sat 10 AM-7 PM Sun 10 AM-5PM 

Directions: Mapquest instructions provided on website.Easily accessible from I-90, 7 miles South of I-90, 5 miles North of Route 64 (North Avenue) 7 miles South of Routes 31 and 5 miles South of Rt. 20, St. Charles and North Avenue. Randall Rd via Silver Glen Rd, make a left to park entrance. Camping and accomodation information are available on website. Primitive Camping available onsite free but limited, call for info. 

Phone: (815) 788-1630 

Website: http://www.theworldoffaeries.com
Website II: http://craftycraftersexpo.com
Mailing Address: 1672C Carlemont Drive, Crystal Lake IL 60014

 

August 7-15, 2010

Harmony Tribe presents Sacred Harvest Festival
Clark's Grove, Minnesota
Sacred Harvel Festival 2010: Seducing the Muse

 Sacred Harvest Festival is the largest Pagan festival in Minnesota and one of the largest family friendly Pagan festivals in the nation. Special family rates are available. 

Join us for workshops, nightly rituals, live entertainment, nationally known guest speakers, and a chance to relax for a week with 300 of your closest friends. Come and be a part of a wonderful community. 

We have a wonderful line up of Presenters and workshops to build upon this year’s theme of Seducing the Muse. This year we have internationally known environmental sculptor, performance and video artist, Cherie Sampson. Anne Marie Forrester, well-known local artist and longtime member of the Pagan community, will be there to help you tap into your inner creativity. Author Veronica Cummer is returning this year. White Deer will be there with his drums as well as his dancer wife, Violette Rose. Visit our website to see their bios. There will also be other wonderful workshops during the week. 

Murphy’s Midnight Rounders will be there to entertain you, along with Hugin the Bard. We may have a few more surprises for you. Whether you want to drum and dance around the fire, sing with others in the Bardic Circle, or simply enjoy a relaxing night staring at the stars, there will be plenty of engaging things for you to do, including the 2nd Annual Not So Talented Talent Show! 

In addition to the many rituals that will be offered, we have the Sacred Hunt and the Rangoli for those would like to participate in a unique and deeply moving spiritual experience. 

We have new Kids Cauldron programming and, rest assured, as in years past, the Teens will have a new and creative way to put their stamp on this year’s Festival. 

There are special rates for 3 days, 5 days, the full 9 days, and family discounts. 
We look forward to seeing you there and know you will have an amazing time. 
Event Location: Harmony Park in Clark's Grove
Event TIME Details: Continual 

Directions: http://www.harmonypark.com/directions.html
Website: http://harmonytribe.org/

 

August 12-15, 2010

Covenant of the Goddess-Midwest Regional LC presents
Merry Meet and Grand Council 2010
Indianapolis, Indiana
Merry Meet retunrs to the Midwest

Covenant of the Goddess, CoG is one of America's oldest, organizations dedicated to securing the rights of Witches and Wiccans across the USA! Join us and mingle with fellow Wiccans, Witches & Pagans at our Annual Meeting and Festival, MerryMeet! 

This year the festival is hosted by the Midwest Regional Local Council, MRLC, representing Kentucky, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio with Coven or Solitaire members in nearly each. It will take place at the Wyndham Hotel West in Indianapolis. For more details on the MRLC and details on our festival, Merry Meet, go to: http://sites.google.com/site/mrlccog/Home 

For information on Covenant of the Goddess, the list of Local Councils around the States, our incredible InterFaith Blog and other resources visit:  

http://cog.org
To register now for Merry Meet go to: http://www.cog.org/merrymeet/mm.html
Event Location: 2544 Executive Dr. in Indianapolis
Event TIME Details: Leadership Institute begins on Thursday, August 12 

Directions: Use the link to determine your mapquest directions to the site click here.  

Website: http://sites.google.com/site/mrlccog/Home/merrymeet2010

Mailing Address: E. Coleman, 22216 Belmont Rd, Richton Park, IL 604

 

August 13-15, 2010

Wite Ravyn, Black Forest, Nine Roses, and others presents
Three Gates Mystery School
McClouth, Kansas
We are ALL part of the preservation of the Craft

This is a MULTI-TRADITION Festival!! 

From the most traditional to no tradition and Chaoists
Pass through the Three Gates of 

TRUTH
UNDERSTANDING
BEING 

Learn and share the Answers to These Questions
Does it work with TOOLS or NO TOOLS?
What does the duality of the God and Goddess have to do with moon phases, seasons, wheel of year? and do they exist?
Is that an Elements or an Elementals ~ Who cares anyway?
What Morals? and What Ethics?
FIrst Gate ~ DO YOU KNOW WHY?
Second Gate ~ Do You Know where YOU are Going?
Third Gate ~ Do You know WHO You “Are” 

This festival is for EVERY individual whether just searching or a long time practitioner of any tradition or no tradition. These gates are the essence of our true reality!! 

THIS IS A KID FRIENDLY EVENT. CHILDREN'S PROGRAM AVAILABLE!!!! 

Join Us 

August 13 - 15, 2010 we will be at beautiful Camp Gaea in McClouth, KS (http://www.campgaea.org

Discuss, hear, speak, be part of the Community of All

NOTE: Register now - Limited Space Available
Cabin space is available for a slight surcharge!!
Registration is OPEN. Come to the site to register!!
Event Location: Gaea Retreat Center ~ 25110 235th St. in McClouth
Event TIME Details: Noon Friday until Noon Sunday 

Directions: See website 

Website: http://www.threegatesfestival.org
Website II: http://www.spiritualcoachwillowhawk.com

 

August 21, 2010

Pagan Pride Organization presents
Iowa Pagan Pride
Des Moines, Iowa
Raven Grimassi at Iowa Pagan Pride

Iowa Pagan Pride
Union Park
1800 Pennsylvania Avenue
Des Moines, Iowa
August 21st, 2010
10 am to 6 pm
Between the carousel and enclose shelter house 

Guest Speaker and book signing by Raven Grimassi and Stephanie Taylor-Grimassi 

Workshops
Entertainment
Food vendors
Shopping Vendors
Rituals 

Free Admission just a perishable item for the food shelter and animal shelter that will be disturbing throughout the state of Iowa shelters. 

See website for more details!

Interested in vending, doing a workshop and more information please contact:
Chrissy Dunham aka Lady Gyspy at 319-936-6914
Shannon Webber aka Lady Lunarprayers at 319-310-8862 

Email: iowapaganpride@yahoo.com
http://www.myspace.com/iowapaganpride
http://www.facebook.com/iowapaganpride  

For more information about pagan pride please go to http://www.paganpride.org
Event Location: Union Park 1800 Pennslvania Avenue in Des Moines
Event TIME Details: 10.00 am to 6 pm 

Directions: DIRECTIONS TO PAGAN PRIDE
From the East (Illinois area)
Start on I-80 West
Take exit 136 for US-69/E 14th St toward Ankeny
Turn left at E 14th St/US-69
Turn right at E Jefferson Ave
Turn right at Pennsylvania Ave
City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department: Union
1801 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316-2066

From the West (Council Bluffs area)
Continue to follow I-80 E
Continue on I-235 E (signs for I-235/Des Moines/W Des Moines)
Take exit 8B for E 6th St toward Penn Ave
Continue straight
Turn left at Pennsylvania Ave
City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department: Union
1801 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316-2066

From the North ( Minneapolis area)
I-35 S (entering Iowa)
Continue on I-35 S
Continue on I-235 W (signs for I-235/Des Moines/Davenport/I-80)
Take exit 8B for Penn Ave toward E 6th St
Turn right at Penn Ave/Pennsylvania Ave
Continue to follow Pennsylvania Ave
City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department: Union
1801 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316-2066 

From the South (Missouri)
Merge onto I-35 N
Entering Iowa
Take exit 72A to merge onto I-235 E toward Des Moines/W Des Moines
Take exit 8B for E 6th St toward Penn Ave
Continue straight
City of Des Moines Parks and Recreation Department: Union
1801 Pennsylvania Ave, Des Moines, IA 50316-2066

Phone: (319) 936-6914 

Website: http://myspace.com/iowapaganpride
Website II: http://facebook.com/iowapaganpride
Mailing Address: 2112 10th Street Place, Coralville, Iowa 52241

 

August 21, 2010

Firedance presents
Firedance Drum Festival 2010
New Lowell, Ontario

Firedance drum festival is a camping weekend to celebrate the spirituality and cultures of drumming from around the world. Our theme is “This Ancient Earth“. We will be exploring some of the oldest traditions of drumming this year with workshops, rituals, and performances. 

Performances:

* Prince Bamidele Bajowa and Olaiwola Sakara from Nigeria
* Mexicree Aztec drummers from Mexico
* Tribal Shift Drum Troupe from Sudbury
* Mike West and Raven Black 

Other Highlights 

* Opening Ritual with Catherine Starr, and Firedance
* Sweat Lodges with Christin Dennis
* Kid’s Program
* Rituals and workshops
* Nightly dancing and drumming
* Midnite Feast
* Saturday Potluck Feast 

Program: Anyone who wishes to submit workshops, rituals, or performances, please contact Charlene at firedancedrums@hotmail.com

Vendors: If you wish to vend at Firedance, please contact Erik at i_am_tidalmoon@hotmail.com. There are no extra costs to vend. 

Admission costs: 

Early Bird Admission: May 1st to July 1st
$60.00 per adult
$20.00 per child ages 6-16
Kids 5 and under are free 

Regular Admission: After July 1st
$80.00 per adult weekend camping
$30.00 per child
Day Passes $30.00 

To register via snail mail, please send to: 

Firedance Drum Festival
519-106 Goodwood Park Court,
East York, Ontario,
M4C 2H1
(money orders accepted only)

Please Note: Cash only accepted on site at the time of the festival. 

Limited Indoor Spaces: The house bunks can sleep up to 36 people, reserved for people with health issues and disabilities first. There are also 24 covered army style canvas tents, that can sleep up to 4 people each. Please contact Charlene at firedancedrums@hotmail.com ; you must pre-register to book. Bunks are booked at a first come first serve basis. There will be extra costs for booking indoor spaces, depending on whether it’s the house bunks or the canvas tents provided. 

Site Features:
* A Huge Swimming Pond
* River that runs through the site
* Nature Trails
* Bathrooms-wheelchair accessible
* Showers-wheelchair accessible
* Playground for children|
* 6 Picnic Shelters with hydro, running water and each has its own bonfire
* Clean Potable Water
* Bandshell for performances in the event of inclement weather.
* Main bonfire for nightly drumming and dancing. 

TAKE ALL YOUR GARBAGE HOME!!!! There is no garbage or recycling pick up at this site, you must take all your garbage home with you. Please camp responsibly and leave your campsite as clean as you found it. Remember there are small children who use this site for their summer camps, and any broken glass, caps, and garbage not cleaned up can be harmful to them. 

Bonfires: there are six smaller bonfires at each picnic shelter, as well as the main fire, and above ground fire bowls are permitted, please use with care and caution. 

Meals: Firedance does not provide a meal plan or pass, you must come prepared to cook your own food. However, we will have a Midnite feast from the main kitchen, tickets will be available to purchase from 11pm-1am. 

Saturday Evening Potluck Feast: We have a potluck feast available that we ask everyone to participate in, however, we cannot guarantee food quality or safety. We also ask everyone to bring their own plates, bowls, and utensils, in an effort to reduce waste and harm to our environment. 

Event Location: 5867 County Road 9 in New Lowell
Event TIME Details: Doors open at noon
Directions: Directions to: The Rolling Hills Area Camp
(TRHAC - Girl Guides of Canada) 

Address:
5867 County Road 9
R.R.#2 New Lowell, ON
L0M 1N0
- 1 1/2 miles west of New Lowell 

From Toronto:
Traveling north on Highway 400,
Take Exit 96B (Dunlop Street West, formerly Hwy 90) towards Angus.
Dunlop Street West turns into Hwy 90.
Keep going to Simcoe Rd 10 (Wasaga Beach) and turn Right.
Continue North through Brentwood to Flashing Amber Light.
Turn Left (sign say Creemore-New Lowell)
Watch for Rail Road Tracks - the camp property is 3 km from the tracks.
The camp is located on the left side of the road.
There is a white sign with a blue trefoil at the gate that reads Rolling Hills Area.
Green Emergency sign at the end of the driveway is 5867. 

Website: http://www.firedancedrum.com

 

August 19-22, 2010

DC Bound presents
14th Annual Summer Masquerade Ball
Washington, Washington DC
Summer Masquerade Ball: Mythos

The 14th Annual Summer Masquerade Ball - DC's Decadent Extravaganza Win a Trip to Jamaica From LoveVooDoo.com with Best Costume Prize Friday the 13th of August 2010  

At the Loft Warehouse
411 New York, Ave, NE DC
9pm to 3am 

The Summer Masquerade Ball is the Largest Summer Event in Washington, DC. The Event Presents an Evening of Incredible Costumes, Live Music, Performance Art Troupes, and the Area's Best Electronic Music DJs. 

The Stellar Entertainment Production is Only Half of What Makes SMB Such a Popular Event. The Other Half is YOU, the Crowd! The Array of Costumes and Creativity is Simply Mind-Blowing and Getting Better Each Year. 

Tickets are Already on Sale and are Selling. Only 700 Tickets for Sale This Year - See Ticketing Details Below.

http://dcsmb.com/  

There are 700 tickets Available for this Year's Masquerade.
Purchased by July 1 - $20
Purchased Between July 1 and Aug 12th - $25
Purchased At the Door on August 13th - $30 

To purchase your tickets in advance before July 1st via paypal.com, "Send" your payment of $21 (1 service fee) per ticket to Info@EdunEvents.com

Use "SMB" as the subject line and be sure to include your name (s) for our door list. There are no actual printed tickets. Your name is simply added to the advance sales list and will be at the door on the night of the event.

Website:  http://www.dcsmb.com/
Website II: http://www.cassandrasyndrome.com

 

August 31, 2010

Yakima County Pagan Pride Day, 2010
Yakima, Washington
Yakima County's 1st Pagan Pride Event

 We are hosting 'Yakima County Pagan Pride Day' in 2010 in Yakima, WA. This will be a major event with lots of vendors, entertainment, open Circles, workshops, children's activities, information, and world renown Pagan authors. 

Since we are in the beginning stages of planning the event we will need volunteers to help set things up. We need help with finding vendors, entertainment, and local covens who would like to participate. We also need people to assist with planning. 

Remember, this is not a small gathering of Pagans. This is a very large Pagan Pride Day event, which may have as many as 100 to 200 Pagans in attendance. 

If you would like to help make our 1st Pagan Pride Day event a huge success, then please contact us at (509) 945-6586. Or, send an email to ycppd@yahoo.com . We will be posting more info at www.myspace.com/ycppd

We will update this information as we progress. So our MySpace page to stay up to date on what is happening. Blessed Be! 

Brightest Blessings,
The Rev. Sparrowhawk
Local Coordinator
Yakima County Pagan Pride Day, Inc.
Yakima, WA
(509) 945-6586 

Contact us at (509) 945-6586 or ycppd@yahoo.com for further information.  

Website: http://www.myspace.com/ycppd
Website II: http://www.myspace.com/sacredmoonchurch
Mailing Address: PO Box 462, Selah, WA 98942