CAYA Events for January 2012

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Grove of Hekate Women's Full Moon Circle  
Saturday, January 7
8:00PM (no one admitted after circle is cast)
409 E. Campbell Avenue, Suite 220 (upstairs from Moonfyre Metaphysical)
Downtown Campbell
$10 donation requested
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Grove of Artemis Women's Full Moon Circle  
Saturday, January 7
Doors open at 7:45PM, doors locked at 8:15PM when circle is cast
2121 Bonar Street, Berkeley, Studio C
$10 donation requested
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Brotherhood of the Moon Men's Full Moon Circle
Saturday, January 7
Doors open at 7:45PM, doors locked at 8:15PM when circle is cast
1250 Addison Street, Berkeley, Studio 209
$10 donation requested
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CAYA East Bay Imbolc
Saturday, January 28
8:00PM (doors are locked once the circle is cast at 8:15)
BFUU Main Hall, 1924 Cedar Street, Berkeley
$10 donation requested
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CAYA Sprouts Imbolc
Sunday, January 29
12:00PM, Aquatic Park, 80 Bolivar Drive, Berkeley
Please RSVP to CAYASPROUTS@yahoogroups.com  
Event may be moved to an alternate location in case of rain.

Sprouts offers Sabbat rituals that are specifically designed for children up to age ten.
However, all self-identified families are welcome to attend.
Come and celebrate the Wheel of the Year with us!
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Molly Blue Dawn's List of Events for January 2012 and beyond - Mark Your Calendars!

Molly Blue Dawn's List of Events for January 2011 and beyond - Mark Your Calendars!

Mark your calendars for:
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Live Safe Training for Girls
with Master Ramir Mosqueda of Jim Buhisan’s USA Martial Arts
Saturday, January 7
9-13 year olds 2;00-3:00PM, 13-17 year olds 3:00-4:00PM
The Red Tent, 15495 Los Gatos Boulevard, Suite C, Los Gatos, 408-365-4905
$15
please RSVP at one of the links below:
9-13 year olds: http://theredtent.net/red_tent_events?eventId=416907&EventViewMode=EventDetails
13-17 year olds:
http://theredtent.net/red_tent_events?eventId=416908&EventViewMode=EventDetails
http://usa-ma.com/?p=95

“Live Safe Training is a Self Defense class specifically created for girls ages 9-13yrs and 13-17yrs of age. The class will focus on the ABS’s of Conflict Avoidance. It will focus on Principle over Technique…meaning the girls will learn tools for Conflict Avoidance, Bullying, making safe choices as well as some techniques to help create opportunities for escape in the event it becomes necessary.
The class will be taught for the specific age ranges above in a 1 hour format for each age group. The two classes will talk specifically about the typical environments that 9-13yr olds and 13-17yr olds are frequently in and/or introduced to.
It is a fact of “our time” that 1 out of 3 girls/women will experience assault of some sort in their lifetime. It is our intention to empower girls by providing them with principles and techniques to help them keep themselves safe. Girls will gain knowledge on how to get away with the least amount of force and/or harm by learning Self Defense. They will learn to be aware of their surroundings and to keep themselves out of potentially dangerous situations. They will learn how to create opportunities for escape as well as basic wrist release techniques.
Come and support your daughters, nieces, friends in their learning and learn along with them. Share and encourage friends and family to bring their daughters too! Together we are helping our girls grow into empowered young women…building confidence and self-esteem.”
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5-Session Dream Group
Saturday, January 7, 10:00AM-12:00PM,
and 4 more Saturdays, January 14, February 4, February 25 and March 3
in Albany - exact location given with registration
Free
please RSVP to Laura Prickett at 510-848-8749 or prickett_L@yahoo.com
http://www.spiritmirrorstudio.com/dreamwork.php

“Explore the meanings and gifts that dreams can bring into our waking lives.  The group will be led by Laura Prickett, a candidate for certification in dreamwork and spiritual direction.  There is no charge, since leading the group is in partial fulfillment of dreamwork certification from the Marin Institute for Projective Dreamwork.  Sessions will be on Saturday mornings, from 10 to noon, in Albany, on the following dates:  Jan 7, Jan 14, Feb 4, Feb 25, and Mar 3.  This is not a drop-in group.  Participants are asked to commit to attending at least four sessions.  To register or ask questions, please contact Laura, prickett_L@yahoo.com or 510-848-8749.”
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Machine: A Fire Opera
Wednesday-Saturday, January 11-14 and January 18-21, 7:30PM
The Crucible, 1260 7th Street, Oakland
$45-$65
http://www.thecrucible.org/events/fire-operas-ballets/366

“The Crucible proudly presents, MACHINE: A world premiere Fire Opera written, conceived and directed for The Crucible stage by Mark Streshinsky, who previously collaborated on Dracul and Firebird. The music of MACHINE is by Clark Suprynowicz who is well known in the Bay area for his Jazz and Rock infused compositions of opera and symphonic work.
Based on a short story by science fiction author Derek J. Goodman, MACHINE is set in a fiery industrial universe in which workers have sold themselves into a lifetime of servitude. When one worker regains his power of self-determination, the story ignites into an explosive brew of escape plots, alliances, and unlikely love interests. This spectacular performance features two opera singers, a rock singer and percussionists that “play” the scaffolding-like set. Visual effects including a molten metal pour, fire performers and industrial artists such as glass blowers and blacksmiths. MACHINE will deliver the kind of awe-inspiring performance that Crucible audiences have come to expect.
Composer Clark Suprynowicz has written a riveting score for this piece that incorporates seven percussionists alongside both classical and rock instrumentalists and directed by noted conductor, Barnaby Palmer. The musicians inhabit the machine and perform as the workers of the factory. Suprynowicz’ score reinforces the virile voice of baritone Eugene Brancoveanu who The SF Chronicle calls “extravagantly gifted with unforced charisma, vocal clarity and heft."
Sung in English, MACHINE is a stunning show that takes full advantage of the industrial surroundings of The Crucible’s 56,000 square foot education facility.
This project is based on the short story Deus Ex Machina by Derek J. Goodman and is being developed in collaboration with composer Clark Supynowicz and writer/director Mark Streshinsky with support from The Phyllis C. Wattis Foundation, the Kenneth Rainin Foundation, the James Irvine Foundation, and the East Bay Community Foundation’s Fund for Artists.”
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Edwardian World's Faire and Edwardian Ball
Friday - Saturday, January 20-21, 8:00PM
The Regency Ballroom, 1300 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco
http://edwardianball.com/2012-events

Friday, January 20 – The Edwardian World’s Faire
“A little more rambunctious, a little more casual and certainly colorful, Friday night’s World’s Faire presents an interactive night of gaming, inventions, exploration, circus, cabaret, and even a bit of swaggering rock n’ roll, Edwardian style!
There are a host of “Friday Only” features such as bicycle-powered rides by Cyclecide, large-scale mechanical installations by Kinetic Steam Works, and a one-of-a-kind midway created by Edwardian hosts Vau de Vire featuring classic carnie games, a kissing booth, shooting gallery, and Gorey-inspired games of grim comedy. And don’t listen to what “they” say, here you CAN collect wooden nickels for fabulous prizes!
Visit Our extraordinary Vendor Bazaar (see complete vendor listings here!) will be open from doors til closing, the perfect opportunity to find that special something, perhaps for the next night’s Ball?”

Saturday, January 21 – The Edwardian Ball
“This is the night of The Ball itself, a slightly more formal affair where the games, rides, cabaret acts, and steam machinery are cleared away to make room for a costumed floor of ballroom dance, roaming performances, and the tales and characters of Edward Gorey brought to life on stage and throughout.
Each year, in the depths of the night, Edwardian Ball founders Rosin Coven and their co-hosts Vau de Vire Society bring a featured Gorey story to life onstage with original music, choreography, narration, circus acts, and many surprises. This year’s feature is “The Iron Tonic”.
The Vendor Bazaar is of course open this night as well, saunter down and peruse the delights, enjoy a hand of cards at the Gaming Parlour, sip an absinthe cocktail, and dance the night away…”

Edwardian period costumes!  Edward Gorey themed costumes!  The kind of stuff you expect from people who are into Edward Gorey and like to dress up!

(Article about who the heck Edward Gorey was: http://archive.salon.com/people/bc/2000/02/15/gorey )
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PantheaCon
Friday-Monday, February 17-20 (President's Day Weekend)
Doubletree Hotel, 2050 Gateway Place, San Jose
$65 for early registration by January 15!
$75 for the whole weekend,  $35 for a single day, $20 for an evening only (after 5:00)
http://www.pantheacon.com

An enormous, magical, festive and reverent gathering of Pagans from all over the world!
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Fourth Annual Witches' Ball
A Benefit for The Pagan Alliance
Saturday, March 3, 3:00PM-Midnight
Benicia Clock Tower, 1189 Washington Street, Benicia
see Eventbrite page for admission details
http://witchesball2012.eventbrite.com
http://www.thepaganalliance.org

“Children's Afternoon 3:00-6:00PM:
Ostara Egg Hunt
Face Painting
Live Music and Dance
Druid Storytelling Pavilion
Snacks! Games! Fun! And More!

21+ 8:00PM to Midnight - photo ID required:
Sharon Knight Trio http://www.sharonknight.net
Druid Sisters Tea Party http://www.druidsisters.com/MUSIC.html
DJ Capt Kaoss
dj gravedigger
Aerial Dance by Lady Luck
Grateful Sirens Bellydancers
Drummers welcome!
Dance, Drink and Be Merry!
Free Bottled Water for Designated Drivers

All day:
Raffle prizes
Costume contest
Photography by Avalon Arts http://www.avalonartstudio.com
Divinatory Readings all day and night
Vendors with Clothing, Amber, Jewelry, Art, Henna, Crochet, Pan horns, Masks etc!”
Presale Tickets available at :

The Sacred Well
536 Grand Avenue, Oakland, 510-444-9355
http://www.sacredwell.com

Red Raven
1505 Louisiana Street, Vallejo, 707-558-0808
http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Red-Raven/148950397686

JoHanna White, President of the Pagan Alliance, says:
“If you are interested in volunteering please contact me privately!
Thanks, JoHanna johanna@thepaganalliance.org

Volunteer tarot readers, storytellers, face painters, door people and kid wranglers needed.”
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Medieval Fantasy Festival
Saturday, April 28, 10:00AM-5:00PM
Downtown Vacaville, centering on Merchant, Main, and Parker Streets and Town Square
http://www.medievalfantasyfestival.com

“A Family Fair with a Celtic Flair. Fairies, wizards, dragons, elves, wee folk, and all other mythical beings are welcome. If you wish, come in costume as your favorite fantasy fiction character or as a traveler from the 6th through the 15th centuries.”
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11th Annual Pagan Festival and Parade
Theme: Paradigm Shift
Saturday, May 12, 10:30AM-5:30PM
Parade is at noon
Civic Center Park, 2151 Martin Luther King Jr. Way , Berkeley
Free
http://thepaganalliance.org
http://thepaganalliance.org/volunteer.asp

“Keeper of the Light 2012: T. Thorn Coyle
MCs: Shay Black and Dian Rowan

Music, Dance, Stage Performances, Speakers, Pagan Pride Parade in the streets of Berkeley, Speaker's Pavilion, Altars, Public Ritual, Vendors, Druid Story Telling Pavilion, Green Pavilion and Displays, Authors Circle, Arts and Crafts Pavilion, Info Booths and Program/Resource Guide.

Best Costume prizes for Youth and Adults! Best Float prize!
Visit the Pagan Market Place with over 40 vendors and numerous non-profits and organizations.

Beloved Dead Altar- Please bring copies of photos that will honor our loved ones that have crossed over.

Please bring canned/non-perishable goods for the Alameda County Food Bank. Bins located next to the Pagan Festival Info Booth.”
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Fairy and Human Relations Congress
Communication and Co-Creation with Devas, Nature Spirits and the Faery Realms
Friday - Sunday, June 24-26
Skalitude Retreat, Twisp, Washington
See website for registration details.  Register by March 15 for discounted rate.
http://www.fairycongress.com
http://www.skalitude.com

"The Fairy and Human Relations Congress affects the planet by joining with the nature, devic and other higher realms to bring more peace, love and understanding into the world. Our goal is not to escape the outer world but to positively affect it. At this time of multiple crises affecting humanity we feel it is very important to seek alliances with as many light forces as possible in other realms. Mother Earth and the fairy realms ARE big players in what is transpiring on the planet. Though many deny their existence, the numbers of people who are tuning into the spiritual realms and to the nature spirit/fairy/devic realms is increasing by leaps and bounds. The Congress is one of the vanguard events bringing these people together. We are not a frivolous event although we do have lots of fun and costume up. Our intent is communication and cooperation, not only for our personal selves, but for all of humanity. We are allying ourselves with Mother Earth and with the forces for peace and love on planet Earth.”
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Molly Blue Dawn's List of Events for the Week starting Wednesday, December 28, 2011

Register for Women’s Visioning Circle, Sing for Your Life, Noon Year’s Eve, CAYA New Year's Eve Dance Party and Ritual Extravagana, Belrose Comedy Countdown, AscenDance 2012 New Year’s Eve Celebration, A New Year’s Eve Public Service Announcement, Goddess Awakening, An Evening of Divination, South Bay Pagan Salon, Dream Group
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Women’s Visioning Circle
with Evalena Rose and Afia Walking Tree
Saturday-Sunday, January 7-8, Saturday 10:00AM-9:30PM, Sunday 10:30AM-5:30PM
LoveJourney Temple, Sebastopol
exact location given upon registration
$255 if paid by 12/28, $295 thereafter
Saturday only: $160 if paid by 12/28, $185 thereafter
$75 Deposit due by December 28 to hold your space, Non-refundable after January 1st
http://www.tantraforwomen.com/visioning.html
http://www.evalenarose.com
http://www.spiritdrumz.org/leaders.htm

“Two Days of Visioning and Manifesting with Evalena Rose and percussionist Afia Walking Tree

A powerful gathering of women working on our goals and businesses, lending combined prowess to the fulfillment of your dreams.

The enchanting rituals of Saturday culminate in Sunday's work to make key goals concrete and measurable, so you leave with workable action plans and new skills to implement them.”
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Sing for Your Life
Friday, December 30, 12:00PM-12:00AM (Noon-Midnight)
First Congregational Church of Oakland, 2501 Harrison Street, Oakland
Donations accepted (suggested $15), your voice welcomed!
http://www.circlesing.net/sfyl.html
http://www.sovoso.com/tours.html

“Sing in the New Year with SoVoSo's 12 hour Circlesong.  This wonderful group of vocal virtuosos will take turns leading the ever-changing crowd in a voice orchestra.
CircleSinging can be described lots of ways: vocal improvisation, vocal “jamming”, add-a-part/change-a-part, vocal orchestra, “voicestra”, a “drum circle” for singers, or just plain “make it up” singing.
This event is open to all (singers and non-singers alike). Drop in or stay the whole time. Sing or listen. Socialize or meditate. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to commune with your community.”
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Noon Year’s Eve
Saturday, December 31, 10:00AM-1:00PM
Hiller Aviation Museum, 601 Skyway Road, San Carlos
$11 adults, $7 ages 5-17 and 65+, under age 4 Free (includes museum admission)
http://www.hiller.org/noonyear2011.shtml

“Give your little ones a chance to celebrate the New Year at the Noon Year's Eve event sponsored by Bay Area Parent. Enjoy music, prizes, jump houses, face painting, a balloon drop and more at the Hiller Aviation Museum.”
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CAYA New Year's Eve Dance Party and Ritual Extravagana
Saturday, December 31
Doors open at 7:00PM, activities and dancing from 8:00PM-Midnight
BFUU Main Hall, 1924 Cedar Street, Berkeley
$20 adults, $10 youth under 21, children under 3 Free
http://cayacoven.org

“It's New Year's, it's a party, it's a drum circle and ritual, it's a pagan potluck and it is where YOU want to spend your New Year's Eve!

We'll be ringing in the New Year CAYA style - with music, song, dancing and magick. There will be magickal crafting stations, refreshments (BYOB responsibly, please), and a huge drum circle leading to our ritual to ring in the new year with a special focus on creating prosperity, health, and abundance in our community. All ages welcome, no alcohol will be available to minors, so please bring your ID.

Tickets are now available at The Sacred Well, 536 Grand Avenue in Oakland.

Join us to ring in 2012 and co-create a year of DIVINE MAGICK.” ______________________________________

Belrose Comedy Countdown
Saturday, December 31, 8:00-12:00PM
The Belrose Theatre, 1415 5th Avenue, San Rafael
$45.00 Dinner and party favors, $30.00 Show only and party favors
reservations required, please call 415-454-6422
http://www.thebelrose.com
http://myemail.constantcontact.com/New-Years-Event-at-The-Belrose-Theatre.html?soid=1102417233398&aid=Rqa_pTLD7A4

“The Belrose theater is proud to present, The Belrose Comedy Countdown ,a comedic look at 2011 featuring an evening of comedy, music and Improvisation at San Rafael's crown Jewel,The Belrose Theater.

Show time 8:00-9:00PM dinner with music
9:30-10:30 - 1st half
10:45-11:45 - 2nd half
11:45-12:00 - countdown to 2012 and complementary champagne toast for all.”

The Belrose Theatre is a beautiful and truly magical place!
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AscenDance 2012 New Year’s Eve Celebration
Saturday, December 31, 8:00PM-1:00AM
Isis Oasis Sanctuary, 20889 Geyserville Avenue, Geyserville
$20 in advance, $30 at the door
for more information or to RSVP, please call 707-857-4747
http://www.isisoasis.org/2012

“If you are looking for an Alternative and Meaningful way to begin a New Year...This is it!  
The great shift is upon us.  How do you choose to bring in 2012?
This is the CHOICE POINT year...
Our future is being created NOW through the CHOICES we are all making.
This is a SACRED Celebration for those beings who are ready to THRIVE
and Live their HIGHEST VISION in 2012!
Humanity is entering the gateway into Oneness.  As the illusion disintegrates,
we are all becoming increasingly aware that we are co-creators of our own destiny.
The 2012 Gateway is a wondrous time of profound spiritual change on the planet.  

Join us in Sacred Temple Space for
a Magically Inspiring Interactive Ecstatic Dance Celebration and Ceremony as We Vortex into the New Frequencies!
Live  music, sacred dance, sound healing, intention ceremony                                                    
enhanced meditations, visual, sonic and vibrational activations and more!”
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A New Year’s Eve Public Service Announcement

“Had a bit too much to drink counting down to 2012 and now need a safe ride home?
AAA’s Tipsy Tow Program offers a free tow for drinking drivers in Northern California – members and non-members alike – from 6pm on New Year’s Eve 2011 (Saturday, December 31st) until 6am the next morning, in Northern California, Nevada and Utah.

For Tipsy Tow, call (800) 222-4357 (AAA-HELP) and tell the operator “I need a Tipsy Tow” for a free tow of up to five miles. Service is restricted to a one-way ride for the driver and his or her vehicle to the driver’s home.”

For more information see: http://sf.funcheap.com/aaa-tipsy-tow-free-car-tow-home-years-eve

Thanks to Pixie for letting me know about this!
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Goddess Awakening - Temple services for She of 10,000 Names
with Rabbit, Iris, and guest Priestesses
Sunday, January 1, 11:00AM-12:00PM, (and the first Sunday of every month)
The Sacred Well, 536 Grand Avenue, Oakland, 510-444-9355
Donations gratefully accepted
Women only
http://www.sacredwell.com/classes-events

"Women! Join Rabbit and Iris as they share myths that explore and validate the many different experiences of womanhood, from the precious to the painful and back. We all find a Mother, Healer, and Queen in the Goddess, and She can help us honor the lessons of our own experiences.”
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An Evening of Divination
Presented by The Fellowship of the Spiral Path’s Gateway Circle  
Tuesday, January 3, 7:30-9:00PM (and the first Tuesday of every month)
BFUU Main Hall, 1924 Cedar Street, Berkeley
Donations gratefully accepted
http://www.thespiralpath.org/calendar/view_entry.php?id=2&date=20120103

“Bring your Tarot Cards, Runes, etc.  Bring your questions.

All are welcome to this open public outreach circle sponsored by the Fellowship of the Spiral Path.”
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South Bay Pagan Salon
Tuesday, January 3, 7:30PM (and the first and third Tuesday of every month)
Location to be determined
for more information, contact Jason Mankey at panmankey@gmail.com

Jason says:
“We'd like to formally invite you to join us the first and third Tuesdays of every month for the South Bay Pagan Salon. The SBPS is a discussion and networking group, dedicated to talking about "Pagan Things" and networking in the Bay Area. Generally we'll start each meeting with a specific topic to get the discussion rolling along, but after we get started it'll be rather open ended with the participants dictating where the discussion will go.

We hope you'll join us.

No donations required, heck, if you show up I just might buy you a cup of coffee.

If you've got questions, I might have answers. Email me (Jason) at panmankey@gmail.com”
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5-Session Dream Group
Saturday, January 7, 10:00AM-12:00PM,
and 4 more Saturdays, January 14, February 4, February 25 and March 3
in Albany - exact location given with registration
Free
please RSVP to Laura Prickett at 510-848-8749 or prickett_L@yahoo.com
http://www.spiritmirrorstudio.com/dreamwork.php

“Explore the meanings and gifts that dreams can bring into our waking lives.  The group will be led by Laura Prickett, a candidate for certification in dreamwork and spiritual direction.  There is no charge, since leading the group is in partial fulfillment of dreamwork certification from the Marin Institute for Projective Dreamwork.  Sessions will be on Saturday mornings, from 10 to noon, in Albany, on the following dates:  Jan 7, Jan 14, Feb 4, Feb 25, and Mar 3.  This is not a drop-in group.  Participants are asked to commit to attending at least four sessions.  To register or ask questions, please contact Laura, prickett_L@yahoo.com or 510-848-8749.”
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Have a Wondrous Week and a World-Transforming New Year!

Molly Blue Dawn

Molly Blue Dawn's List of Events for the Week starting Wednesday, December 21, 2011

Winter Solstice In Muir Woods, Scrooge Reads A Christmas Carol!, Honoring Our Spirit Babies, astrobarry’s Astrology Salon, Shift Network’s Winter Solstice Celebration, Santa's Workshop, A Witchy Class, Tea and Chanting, Introduction to Calendar Journeying, Women’s Visioning Circle, Dream Group, CAYA New Year's Eve Ritual Dance Party Extravaganza
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Winter Solstice in Muir Woods
Wednesday, December 21, 3:00-8:00PM
Muir Woods, 1 Muir woods Trail, Mill Valley
Free
http://www.parksconservancy.org/calendar/park-interp/winter-solstice.html
http://californiarevels.org/calendar
http://www.nps.gov/muwo/index.htm
http://www.pelicaninn.com

“Get ready for a Muir Woods’ tradition, the annual Winter Solstice celebration on December 21. Under a full moon, experience the longest night of the year among the world’s tallest tree species, the coast redwoods. Rain or clear skies, dress warmly against the chill, bring a flashlight, and a mug for a warm beverage, and meet us in front of the Visitor Center.
Join the California Revels choristers and the Muir Woods staff as they carol and dance the mysterious Abbots-Bromley Stag Horn Dance amid the ageless Redwoods.  Arrive early. Parking is limited.”
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Honoring Our Spirit Babies
Thursday, December 22, 5:00-7:00PM
First Unitarian Universalist Church of SF, 1187 Franklin Street, San Francisco
Free event, all are welcome
http://spiritbabies.org

“Honoring Our Spirit Babies is an event for women and their loved ones to remember and honor their spirit babies - the unborn who were lost due to miscarriage, abortion, or still birth.
This event is for people to come together in a sacred space to honor themselves, their lost babies, and one another. It will be held on the winter solstice, the darkest day of the year, and the beginning of the growing light.

We hope that each person who comes will leave feeling more whole in herself, at peace in her life.”

Thanks to Tiki for letting me know about this event!
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Scrooge Reads A Christmas Carol!
Thursday, December 22, 7:00PM
Berkeley City Club, 2315 Durant Avenue, Berkeley, 510-848-7800
Free
http://berkeleyhistorichotel.com
http://baymusic.com/product_info.php?products_id=289&osCsid=24c76c38eab6d858678c00040ac7f6a8

A message from Martin Harris, the actor who is magically transported from England to our fair shores each year to play Scrooge at the Dickens Fair:

“Greetings

Ebenezer Scrooge here, so pay attention!

Last minute news.  
The Berkeley City Club new management had, for reasons unknown, not given me a date to give my dramatic reading of A Christmas Carol that now has quite a following every year but suddenly today the new Events Organizer calls asking if I would give a reading this Thursday, yes in three days time!  Of course the answer was YES! and they are very keen to help make this work...so can you help too and spread the word please, you never know who may be looking for something to do Thursday?
We all would like the Berkeley City Club to continue in it's support of all things Dickens, so lets encourage their new management please.

And it's FREE to all those who come! .... Imagine that, Scrooge giving something away?!

So it's the Berkeley City Club in the historic Julia Morgan Building.

Thursday, December 22nd,  7:00 for 7:30 with light refreshments before with carolers singing.  They have a world famous restaurant on the same level upstairs that takes reservations if you would like to eat beforehand and make it a complete evening of Christmas celebrations.  
The food is very good... well better than my bowl of gruel anyway!

I will have my CDs and DVD of my readings there as well which make a very special gift, especially when signed by Scrooge himself.

Yes it's last minute but this is an opportunity to share the wonderful message of Christmas that is truly illustrated in this amazing story.
So bring friends and make a family evening of this around the crackling fire.

God Bless Us, Everyone!

Martin”
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astrobarry’s Astrology Salon
Thursday, December 22, 7:30-9:30PM
The Sacred Well, 536 Grand Avenue, Oakland, 510-444-9355
$20 suggested donation
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=114292202003723
http://www.sacredwell.com/classes-events

“Join a lively astrology discussion led by astrobarry in this informal interactive group experience. Topics covered in each Astrology Salon will vary, based on who attends and what's going on in the sky. The Salon is intended to provide burgeoning astrologers with a chance to practice their chart interpretation skills in a safe, fun environment. Attendees should have a good working knowledge of the astrological language. Please bring 5-10 copies of any astrology chart you'd like us to discuss (free charts available at http://www.astro.com ).”
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Shift Network’s Winter Solstice Celebration
Thursday, December 22, 7:30-9:30PM
Open Secret Bookstore, 923 C Street, San Rafael
$20
http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2594616568
http://www.opensecretbookstore.com

“Come Celebrate the SHIFT of Seasons at the Shift Network's Winter Solstice Celebration

Winter Solstice is the longest night of the year. We celebrate the darkness and its stillness, while celebrating our connection to the Earth and the return of the light.   
On this night we have an opportunity to name and release those situations or patterns which are ready to be "lost into the night."  We have an opportunity to symbolically die and reborn. What aspects are ready to die and what is now waiting to be reborn?

Join us for an evening of ritual celebration, music, poetry and MORE!”
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Santa's Workshop
at Playland-Not-At-The-Beach
Saturday, December 24, 10:00AM-5:00PM
Playland-Not-At-The-Beach, 10979 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito
see website for admission details
http://www.playland-not-at-the-beach.org/calendar_01.html

“Santa's elves have taken over Playland and played jokes on us all by hiding presents everywhere. It's up to you and your family to find all of the presents and put them under the Christmas Trees. We will also have a craft table to create an ornament for the tree.”
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A Witchy Class
Saturday, December 24, 7:00PM (and the fourth Saturday of every month)
Antioch Public Library, 501 W 18th Street, Antioch
Please RSVP - see Meetup page for more information
http://www.meetup.com/a-witchy-class

“Join us for a series of classes about the craft.
You will find a bit of everything; working within ritual space, energy workings, history, ethics,
And there's more, there's always more!”

Thanks to Ardys for letting me know about this event!
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Tea and Chanting with Rabbit
Tuesday, December 27, (and the fourth Tuesday of each month)
Meet for tea at 7:30PM, chanting begins at 8:00PM for 30 minutes
The Sacred Well, 536 Grand Avenue, Oakland, 510-444-9355
$5 suggested donation
http://www.sacredwell.com/classes-events

“Join Rabbit for an evening of "the herbal and the verbal." After sharing information about this month's unique, delicious herbal tea, and explaining this month's mantra, we will chant for approximately 30-50 minutes.  

Beginners are always welcome at every class. Join us to drop in, center, and recharge your batteries!”
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Introduction to Calendar Journeying
with Stargazer Li
Tuesday, December 27, 7:30-9:30PM
Dhyana Center Education Loft, 186 North Main Street, Sebastopol
(upstairs in the Basso Building, use the Wilton Ave side entrance)
$10-$20 sliding scale
http://stargazerli.com/happenings
http://www.dhyanacenter.com

“Come learn how to use the Keeping Time... Calendar Journey Guide Book to follow along with and make sense of the unfolding themes and stories of this Year of Moon Wizards Balancing.”
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Women’s Visioning Circle
with Evalena Rose and Afia Walking Tree
Saturday-Sunday, January 7-8, Saturday 10:00AM-9:30PM, Sunday 10:30AM-5:30PM
LoveJourney Temple, Sebastopol
exact location given upon registration
$255 if paid by 12/28, $295 thereafter
Saturday only: $160 if paid by 12/28, $185 thereafter
$75 Deposit due by December 28 to hold your space, Non-refundable after January 1st
http://www.tantraforwomen.com/visioning.html
http://www.evalenarose.com
http://www.spiritdrumz.org/leaders.htm

“Two Days of Visioning and Manifesting with Evalena Rose and percussionist Afia Walking Tree

A powerful gathering of women working on our goals and businesses, lending combined prowess to the fulfillment of your dreams.

The enchanting rituals of Saturday culminate in Sunday's work to make key goals concrete and measurable, so you leave with workable action plans and new skills to implement them.”
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5-Session Dream Group
Saturday, January 7, 10:00AM-12:00PM,
and 4 more Saturdays, January 14, February 4, February 25 and March 3
in Albany - exact location given with registration
Free
please RSVP to Laura Prickett at 510-848-8749 or prickett_L@yahoo.com
http://www.spiritmirrorstudio.com/dreamwork.php

“Explore the meanings and gifts that dreams can bring into our waking lives.  The group will be led by Laura Prickett, a candidate for certification in dreamwork and spiritual direction.  There is no charge, since leading the group is in partial fulfillment of dreamwork certification from the Marin Institute for Projective Dreamwork.  Sessions will be on Saturday mornings, from 10 to noon, in Albany, on the following dates:  Jan 7, Jan 14, Feb 4, Feb 25, and Mar 3.  This is not a drop-in group.  Participants are asked to commit to attending at least four sessions.  To register or ask questions, please contact Laura, prickett_L@yahoo.com or 510-848-8749.”
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CAYA New Year's Eve Ritual Dance Party Extravaganza
Saturday, December 31
Doors open at 7:00PM, activities and dancing from 8:00PM-Midnight
BFUU Main Hall, 1924 Cedar Street, Berkeley
$20 adults, $10 youth under 21, children under 3 Free
http://cayacoven.org

Watch this space for more details!
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Have a Solstice Week as Deep as the Woods and as Bright as the Stars!

Molly Blue Dawn