What do you wish for?

Do you base our choices on what you want, or what you think you're supposed to want? Let yourself feel what you feel and want what you want, THEN engage your mind in the process. The best wishes are born from your heart.

Tuesday, August 14, 2012

Molly Blue Dawn's List of Events for the Week starting Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Intermediate Tarot with Rabbit, Brick Show 2012, Concert in the Redwood Grove, Chakra Balancing Workshop, Pride and Prejudice, Drum Circle at The Mystic Dream, The Pink Tent, Greek Mythology Weekend, San Jose Pride, Beach Clean-Up, Alice in Woggle-land, Hoot and Howl, Oral Traditions Salon, Assyrian Festival, Time Travel Weekends, The Captive Muse, The Witch's Garden, Special Concert in the Redwood Grove, Goddess Camp, Way of the Rabbit Witchcraft, A Cup of Tea with Spirit, California Native Bees, Berkeley Morris Workshop, South Bay Pagan Salon
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Intermediate Tarot with Rabbit
Wednesday, August 15, 7:30-9:30PM,
and three more Wednesdays, August 22, 29, September 5
The Sacred Well, 536 Grand Avenue, Oakland, 510-444-9355
$35 per class or $125 for all 4 classes
http://www.sacredwell.com/classes-events

“If you have taken Rabbit's Art of Tarot Class, and you'd like to take the next step as a reader, consider taking Intermediate Tarot.

This class is designed to help the student of tarot begin to explore creativity, shift the internal landscape, and integrate the wisdom of the tarot more fully into daily life choices.

August 15: The Unwelcome Guests: ‘bad’ cards and how to deal with them
August 22: Designing your own spreads: building effective spreads to answer your questions
August 29: Intuitive Listening: the temporary autonomous relationship is everything
September 5: Tarot Rituals: shaping your life with the tarot”
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Brick Show 2012
Wednesday-Sunday, August 15-19, 1:00-8:00PM,
and every Wednesday-Sunday through September 2
Bay Area Family Church, 2305 Washington Avenue, 2nd Floor, San Leandro
$4 (ages 2 and under free)
http://www.playbuildingbricks.com

“An event for the whole family!

A miniland made out of LEGO.  From underwater to tall skyscrapers.  Prehistoric to Science Fiction.  There is something for everybody.

Get inspired by the LEGO exhibit, then put your own creativity to work with the available LEGO.  Take a picture of your creation to show your family and friends.  

Play LEGO games and compete with other visitors.  Challenge yourself to control LEGO NXT robots.”  
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Concert in the Redwood Grove
featuring The Soft White Sixties
Thursday, August 16, 5:30-7:30PM (and every Thursday through August 30)
“Doors” open at 5:00PM.  
UC Berkeley Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive, Berkeley
Adults $15, Youth $5, under 5 Free
Please register online at the website below
for more information, e-mail garden@berkeley.edu
http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu/whatsnew/redwoodGroveConcerts/index.shtml
http://thesoftwhitesixties.com

“Join us this summer for a series of concerts in our beautiful Redwood Grove!

Rock and Roll, Soul

San Francisco’s The Soft White Sixties are a hard-driving, original rock and roll band that delivers R&B grooves and pop hooks with the transformative power of raw soul.

Ticket includes admission to the Garden before 5:00PM. BYO picnic and drinks welcome.”

Thanks to Pixie for letting me know about this event!
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Chakra Balancing Workshop
with Iris
Thursday, August 16, 7:30-9:30PM,
and two more Thursdays, August 23 and 30
The Sacred Well, 536 Grand Avenue, Oakland, 510-444-9355
$35 per class or $100 for all 3 classes
Space is limited, please call to reserve your space
http://www.sacredwell.com/classes-events

“Join Iris for an in-depth look at your Chakras, the energy centers of the body that govern our physical, emotional and mental health. We will practice vocalizations, movements, and meditative visualizations to open, energize and balance our chakras. We will also explore and focus on individual imbalances, and how to correct underactive or overactive chakras. Come and join the discussion, be witnessed in your transformation, and heal yourself while learning a new language to talk to your body.

All registered students get a discount on new chakra stone sets, charged for balance, health and wholeness by Iris RedRaven.”
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Pride and Prejudice
by Jane Austen, adapted for the stage by Donald L. Hardy
presented by Butterfield 8
Thursday-Saturday, August 16-18, Thursday-Friday 8:00PM, Saturday 3:00PM and 8:00PM
Playing through August 26
in two parts - see website for detailed schedule
Cue Productions Live, 1835 Colfax Street, Concord
$18
http://www.b8company.com/events.htm
Part 1: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/246153
Part 2: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/246157

“Join us once again for Jane Austen's enduring tale of manners, upbringing, morality, education, and marriage among the landed gentry of early 19th century England, a show Charles Jarrett called ‘...a melded work of translational genius.’ and ‘...a stunning production.’

This revival of last year's world premiere four-act adaptation, created specifically for Butterfield 8, is once again presented in two parts. Based on audience feedback, there will be two opportunities to see the production as a double feature - both parts on the same day!

The Mission of Butterfield 8 Theatre Company is to provide audiences a fresh take on classic plays, and foster the creation of new works.

Our Vision is to present audiences with examples of both ends of the theatrical spectrum: new productions of classic works, focusing in particular on text-driven plays (such as the works of Shakespeare), and new works devised by the company or written by local playwrights.  Our work often examines perceptions of gender, both within the context of the play and the larger context of society as a whole.  We strive to create an immersive environment, believing the audience’s experience starts when they buy the ticket, and shouldn't end when they leave the theatre. We honor that the audience has come for a live theatre experience to engage with a story or an idea; to be taken on a journey. This is our responsibility, and our craft.”
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Drum Circle at The Mystic Dream
Friday, August 17, 6:30-8:30PM
The Mystic Dream, 1437 N Broadway, Walnut Creek, 925-933-2342
Free
http://www.themysticdream.com

“The drum circle is for everyone no matter skill level! Bring your drum and a good attitude! Our space is sacred, yet casual.”
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The Pink Tent
Friday, August 17, 7:00-9:30PM
The Red Tent, 15495 Los Gatos Boulevard, Suite C, Los Gatos, 408-365-4905
$25 per mother/daughter pair
please pre-register at the website below
http://theredtent.net/red_tent_events?eventId=490638&EventViewMode=EventDetails

“The Red Tent invites Young Ladies ages 9-13 and their Mothers to join us for a unique educational opportunity.

The Pink Tent

An Intimate monthly circle based on the spirit of the Red Tent to discuss Maturing into Womanhood

All circles will include an opening meditation, sharing of stories, fact-based information, chocolate and other decadent goodies, and time for (anonymous) questions. This is a safe space for girls and their mothers to start these important, yet often difficult, discussions in a group of caring, supportive women.

Please feel free to bring edibles and beverages to share.

The topics for each evening varies and have included the following...

Menarche - what to expect, what is happening inside your body, tips to be prepared...Menarche Kits can be purchased for a small cost
Feeling Feminine - A discussion of culture and style: Make-up, Bras, dealing with body hair, hygiene, and more...
Relationships - Friends, family, boyfriends, girlfriends, "crushes": navigating the waters, whether calm or tumultuous, to get the most out of your journey.
Reproduction and Birth - Knowing how it happens and what to expect so as not to fear the magic of motherhood when the time is right.

Facilitated by Jeanna Lurie, Mother, Yoga Teacher specializing in women's yoga, Childbirth Educator, Doula, and Teen Educator.

Due to the sensitive nature of the subject material, mothers are invited to call Jeanna at 408-743-5692 with any questions or concerns.”
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Greek Mythology Weekend
at Playland-Not-At-The-Beach
Saturday-Sunday, August 18-19, 10:00AM-5:00PM
Flea Circus performances at 1:00PM and 3:00PM
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
http://www.playland-not-at-the-beach.org/entertainer_bio_prof_b_01.html

“The gods and goddesses descend from Mt. Olympus this one weekend only to party at Playland-Not-at-the-Beach. Look out for Zeus unleashing thunderbolts in Santa's Village and listen for Pan playing flute in Pinball Alley. It'll be a toga time to remember!
Come see if you remember what you learned in high school with our Mythology Treasure Hunt.

Also, Professor B’s Flea Circus will be performing at 1:00PM and 3:00PM. We should warn you the number of fans in Professor B's fan club have grown to swarm proportions.”

Playland at the Beach is a fun part of San Francisco history,
now being kept alive by people in El Cerrito who are obsessed with fun and history!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playland_(San_Francisco)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Playland-Not-At-The-Beach
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San Jose Pride
Saturday-Sunday, August 18-19
Discovery Meadow, 180 Woz Way, San Jose
see website for detailed schedule and ticket information
http://www.sanjosepride.com

“Equality for Everyone

40 years ago, in 1971, a few dozen people organized and congregated for the first Gay Rights rally in San Jose. The following year, the first gay newspaper, Lambda News, began to promote the event. In 1976, hundreds would gather for the first official Gay Pride Festival, held at St. James Park in downtown San Jose, featuring political speakers, community booths, and local entertainment. In 1977, the first Gay Pride Parade kicked off what had become the yearly San Jose Gay Pride Festival.

The 80s gay movement named Stockton Street home of San Jose Gay Pride. In the years following, many gay-owned businesses began to spring up in this quiet west-downtown neighborhood, creating one of the first gay communities in Santa Clara County. This Rose Garden neighborhood offered a familiar and safe place to gather, socialize, and live. Prior to its current location on The Alameda, Stockton Street was also home to the first Billy DeFrank Center.

As the city continued to grow in the 90s, gay culture started to show itself in the mainstream, and attendance began to increase. Soon the yearly celebration outgrew the Stockton Street area. In 1995, after receiving an offer from the City of San Jose to return to Downtown, the Pride Parade and Festival was relocated to its current home in Discovery Meadow Park on San Carlos Street. With year-round support from hundreds of community volunteers and sponsors, thousands from near and far continue to gather annually to celebrate San Jose Pride, our diversity, and our community.

This year, we celebrate unity, community, partnership and Equality for Everyone!”
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Beach Clean-Up
with Community Seed
Saturday, August 18, 12:00-3:00PM - last beach clean-up of the year
Bonny Doon Beach, Bonny Doon Road at Highway 1, Santa Cruz
(see website for directions)
http://www.communityseed.org/CS_-_Events/Beach_Clean-up/beach_clean-up.html

“We meet on the third Saturday, April - August from Noon to 3:00PM, and in September we meet at 9:00AM to Noon for Coastal Cleanup Day. Don't miss another opportunity to serve your community and your planet. (Not to mention socialize and have fun!) We'll provide the bags if you will do your part and help us fill them. Bring your drums, songs, chants and food to share. As the cleanups progress, we'll also post stats about what we've been picking up, so you can see the difference we make.

Bonny Doon Beach is known for its beautiful large cliffs and powerful tide. It is also a favorite nighttime gathering place for many people. Unfortunately, many of these visitors bring in cans, bottles and other trash. Wood pallets are often burned here leaving behind sharp nails in the sand, and broken bottles that get thrown into the fire.
I am very pleased to say that over the last several years, a visible difference has been made in the amount of trash that we find on the beach. I am sure that our further efforts will continue making a difference.

Please Bring:
Leather gloves if you have them.
We will supply bags for nails, glass, and trash.
Bring a picnic lunch, or snacks to share
Your own water supply
Be advised that there are NO POTTIES AVAILABLE.
Come prepared.”
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Alice in Woggle-land
Saturday, August 18, 6:00PM
John Muir Amphitheater, 99 Tarantino Drive, Martinez
adults $10, kids $5
http://www.ressuccess.org/news/2012/8/18/alice-in-woggle-land-august-18.html
http://willywogglecircus.com

“RES SUCCESS presents Alice in Woggle-land, a production by Willy Woggle Circus. Alice in Woggle-land is a circus-inspired theatrical fundraising event benefiting RES SUCCESS.  Acts will include a drum circle performance by the Tatsumaki Taiko Drummers, acrobatic performers, dancers, jugglers, stilt walkers, and more.  Carnival games, a dunk tank, face painting; food and drinks will begin at 6:00PM, followed by the drummers at 6:30PM and Willy Woggle Circus at 7:30PM.  The event will be held at the John Muir Amphitheatre at the Martinez Marina.  Tickets $10 adults, $5 kids.  Contact RES SUCCESS 925-229-8228 for tickets.  Purchase tickets in person at RES: 706 Main Street, Suite B, Martinez, CA, or at the door (as long as we are not sold out)!”
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Hoot and Howl
Saturday, August 18, 6:00-10:00PM
Happy Hollow Park and Zoo, 1300 Senter Road, San Jose
$125, 21+
http://www.hhpz.org/index.cfm/id/238

“What is the Hoot and Howl?
This is a fundraising benefit unlike any other. A secret back entrance to Happy Hollow through Danny’s cave, 3 signature cocktails, private access to the park playgrounds after hours, 7 foodie stations by PSRT, up close animal encounters, complimentary photo booth by The Laugh Box, dancing, bathtub racers, Happy Hollow ‘Lounge’, and a sake bar from Yuki Sushi at the top of the Redwood Lookout. Danny the Dragon and the rollercoaster will be open. All your favorites from last year, plus some new surprises. Leave the kids at home, and party with the animals after dark.

When is the event?
Save the date: it’s Saturday, August 18, 6:00-10:30PM, at the Happy Hollow Park and Zoo.

Who benefits?
Our animals like to have fun, too, and at Hoot & Howl you can see and purchase special enrichment toys for the animals. In addition to animal enrichment, your donations support many quality programs at Happy Hollow, including conservation efforts on four continents, a science education program aligned with California standards, and one of the oldest puppet theaters in the country. Did you know that Happy Hollow is a nationally accredited zoo with a stellar reputation in the industry? Did you know that Happy Hollow is the FIRST LEED certified GOLD park & zoo in the country? You’re supporting the arts, conservation and species survival when you support Happy Hollow.”
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Oral Traditions Salon
with Barry and Maya Spector
Saturday, August 18, 7:00PM
Private home, 3751 Bay Road, Menlo Park
for more information, call 650-329-1415
http://www.barryandmayaspector.com

“An evening of poetry and storytelling. Bring musical instruments, stories, poems, songs, tall tales, insults, boasts and toasts LEARNED BY HEART!

No one is required to perform.  Please join us even if you don’t care to recite anything. Together let’s make a brief community dedicated to the love of the spoken word.

Refreshments provided. Feel free to invite friends and forward this invitation to others who might like to attend.  For more information, call 650-329-1415.”

This will be the final Oral Traditions Salon held at this location, because Barry and Maya Spector are moving.  They are now seeking a short term rental in the Berkeley/Albany area.  If you have any leads for them, you can reach them at Barry_Spector@mail.vresp.com or 650-329-1415.
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Assyrian Festival
Saturday-Sunday, August 18-19, Saturday 11:00AM-11:00PM, Sunday 11:00AM-8:00PM
Assyrian Church of the East, Mar Yosip Parish, 680 Minnesota Avenue, San Jose
http://www.assyrianfest.com

"Put a smile on your face; enjoy food, history, and entertainment in one location!
Now celebrating 20th year, Assyrian Festival is an annual celebration of the rich culture and heritage of Assyrians. Each year the Assyrian Church of the East, Mar Yosip Khnanisho Parish of San Jose provides a fun-filled weekend that attracts thousands of people from Bay Area and Central valley.There are non-stop activities, entertainment, special exhibits and authentic Assyrian foods for everyone. Come and enjoy plenty of activities for the kids as well as live music, folk dance, parades, raffle, crafts and a variety of fun events for the entire family.

The festival is an opportunity to showcase Assyrians traditions and educate other ethnic communities about the Assyrian heritage, and on the other hand is an occasion to preserve and to continue passing on Assyrian cultural traditions to the next generations. If you enjoy trying authentic food, music and dance, make plans to attend this Festival and at the same time mingle with and learn about the people whose land is known in the history as cradle of civilization and nowadays are living in your own neighborhood."
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Time Travel Weekends
in Historic Old Sacramento
Saturday-Sunday, August 18-19, and every weekend through August 26
Historic Old Sacramento, 101 I Street, Sacramento
http://www.historicoldsac.org/programs/programs-street-theatre.asp

“Get ready to step back in time when the past mingles with the present once again in Old Sacramento! Visitors to Old Sacramento will enjoy lively and interactive street theatre as part of the hugely popular Time Travel Weekends that debuted last year to much applause. The streets of Old Sacramento will come alive with talented performers who put on spontaneous and elaborate skits and performances. Plus, visitors won’t want to miss the highly entertaining Old West stage shows happening daily including the much acclaimed Golden Melodeon Review in the Eagle Theatre.

As you stroll through Old Sacramento on weekends July through August, you might just chance upon historic re-enactments complete with wagons, wild characters with heroes and villains, children’s pioneer craft activities, historic gambling, bowling, juggling, singing, dancing and other forms of musical mastery, military encampments, mining camps, parades, historic events, medicine shows, Civil War cannon firings, and much, much more!”

A lot of the performers in this program are Renaissance Faire and/or Dickens Fair folk!

Director Robert Young, who may look familiar to you if you’ve ever met Mr. Dickens himself, or attended a Mysterium Om ritual at PantheaCon, says:
“THE CURTAIN'S GOING UP - on a new season of Time Travel Weekends in Sacramento City.  The very first melodrama to open the Eagle Theatre in 1849, 'The Bandit Chief', will be reborn on that stage every afternoon. An entertaining show of variety acts will also take stage - jugglers, Shakespearean actors, medicine show, can can, music hall and much more - concluding in the stirring pageant 'Triumph of Eureka'.  Mr. Mark Twain himself will hold forth with his droll humor and entertaining tales. The streets will be bustling with wagons, carriages, parades, music and lively characters.  Will you be there?”
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The Captive Muse
with Susan Kolodny
Sunday, August 19, 10:00AM-3:00PM,
The Dream Institute of Northern California, 1672 University Avenue, Berkeley, 510-845-1767
$55
http://www.dream-institute.org/calendar.html#kolodny

“We will meet and name those inner voices that berate us, disparage our attempts to write, paint, and sculpt, and distract us from the work. We will consider the helpers and what constitutes a safe place. We will explore our personal versions of and relationship to the Muse and how these may help or hurt us.

The workshop includes exercises and discussion. Materials provided. Dress comfortably. You will be encouraged but never required or pressured to show us what you’ve drawn or written or to talk about what you discover.

Susan Kolodny, DMH, MFA, is a psychoanalyst practicing in the East Bay where she works with writers, artists, and others. She is Member and Faculty at the San Francisco Center for Psychoanalysis and a Personal Analyst for the Psychoanalytic Institute of Northern California. The author of The Captive Muse: On Creativity and Its Inhibition (PsychoSocial Press, 2000), she has taught and conducted workshops on this subject nationally.”
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The Witch's Garden
with Rabbit
Please note special date and time
Sunday, August 19, 12:30-2:30PM  (typically the second Sunday of every month)
The Sacred Well, 536 Grand Avenue, 510-444-9355
$35 per class
to register, call 510-444-9355
http://www.sacredwell.com/classes-events

“Theme for August 19: herbs for children's comfort and wellness

The Witch's Garden is a series of classes for the budding herbalist. If you have been studying or practicing on your own, or if you are curious and seeking to deepen your knowledge of how to use herbs magically and for personal healing, this class is for you! Each session is a fun, casual, interactive, hands-on lesson in one facet of practical and magical herbalism. As a general rule, please wear clothes that you can get dirty in as we play with the plants and make our potions!”
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Special Concert in the Redwood Grove
featuring Daniel Paige and Aaron Calvert
Sunday, August 19, 1:00-3:00PM   
UC Berkeley Botanical Garden, 200 Centennial Drive, Berkeley
Adults $12, Youth $5, under 5 Free
Please register online at the website below
for more information, e-mail garden@berkeley.edu
http://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu/whatsnew/redwoodGroveConcerts/index.shtml
http://winfredeeye.com

“Join us this summer for a series of concerts in our beautiful Redwood Grove!

Americana Singer-Songwriters

Daniel Paige will be making a highly anticipated return to the Bay Area music scene after following a rather crooked path that included facing down cancer and then becoming a Bay Area acupuncturist. It’s been over 10 years since Daniel and his band, The Beggars Trail, played their last show at the Freight and Salvage, but always in the background he continued to write and record his music - devastatingly original songs that are both personal and timeless. His songs paint poetic and impressionistic pictures saturated with the American West.  With guitar and voice that deftly ranges from the darkly sublime to back-porch playfulness, Daniel stakes a unique place in the crowded world of singer songwriters. This is a rare opportunity to hear his new collection of songs, along with old favorites.

Aaron Calvert is an Oakland, CA musician who has been writing and recording music for 20 years. His band Winfred E. Eye. has a large local following, and has released 5 recordings and toured the U.S.A. This will be Aaron’s first time exploring his work in a solo show fashion (he dreams of someday having a residency in a hotel once a month). His songwriting, guitar playing, and singing can be heard in full band form by visiting the Winfred E. Eye website.  This will be a special intimate chance to hear his work played solo.  Daniel and Aaron with close this show with songs played together.

Ticket includes admission to the Garden before the show. BYO picnic and drinks welcome.”

Thanks to Pixie for letting me know about this event!
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Goddess Camp
with Ariella Moon
Sunday, August 19, 2:00-4:00PM,
and one more Sunday, August 28
The Mystic Dream, 1437 N Broadway, Walnut Creek, 925-933-2342
$175 for all four classes, or just $45 per session
http://www.themysticdream.com
http://www.ariellamoon.com

“Powerful personal transformation unfolds when you tune into the specific energies of the Elemental Goddesses. In turn, we’ll work with Air, Fire, Water, and Earth Goddesses. Through ritual, guided imagery, and magic, participants will discover which element blocks their goals, how to attract the elements they need to embrace, and which Goddesses can best help them on their journey.

Ariella Moon, author of Spell Check, Crone Lessons, and Fear, Faith, and Protection, is a Reiki Master and Shaman. She helps adults and children release stress, manage pain, clear embedded woundings, and transform their lives. Her articles on Women's Spirituality appear in Crone Magazine and SageWoman. An in demand healer, teacher, and spiritual counselor, Ariella has a private shamanic healing practice in Lafayette, California.”
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Way of the Rabbit Witchcraft
with Rabbit
Sunday, August 19, 3:00-5:00PM  (check time)
and five more Sundays (typically third Sundays)
The Sacred Well, 536 Grand Avenue, 510-444-9355
$35 per class
to register, call 510-444-9355
http://www.sacredwell.com/classes-events

“Standing under the moon, staring up into infinity... how many times have I rooted here... dreaming... transfixed, gazing at the beauty of the heavens and contemplating the mysteries of the Universe? How many more moons will wax and wane above as I weave the web of my magical life below? Life is such a sacred journey! And this class is a journey into my personal philosophies and practices of witchcraft. The methods I share in this class come from my twenty years of experience in making magic that works for my own purposes, and for the good of the world.

This class is a year and a day training in witchcraft, employing my methods. Suitable for beginners on the path, but also satisfying for advanced practitioners who are curious about new perspectives and practices. Be prepared to laugh, to explore your own magic with affection and humor, to wield your power mindfully, and to open to the wonder and adventure of life as a witch.

August 19: Protection, boundaries, and knowing yourself on your path”
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A Cup of Tea with Spirit
with OwlSnake
Sunday, August 19, 4:00-5:00PM, and the third Sunday of every month
Julie’s Coffee and Tea Garden, 1223 Park Street, Alameda, 510-865-2385
suggested donation $5-$10
http://www.juliestea.com
http://www.esotericashamanic.com

“Esoterica Shamanic Center invites you to join OwlSnake (Medicine Woman/Shaman Lineage) for...

A Cup of Tea with Spirit

We will sip tea,  and eat tasty treats as we connect and receive messages from Spirit and the Ancestors to guide us in our daily lives. We will Journey, Chant and Listen within, and be Inspired. A relaxing afternoon gift to yourself and others.

Who is OwlSnake?

Born into a long lineage of Medicine Men/Women, Spiritual Healers, Seers, and Shamans, on both her maternal and paternal ancestral lines, she was first called to this sacred path at the age of 4 years old from her Great Aunt. She was chosen to continue the family tradition of Spiritual Medicine work, some would call Shamanism. Through the years she would experience many of life's challenges and growth opportunities that have allowed her to learn and experience firsthand some of the greatest issues that plague this world today. From those experiences, along with her direct connection with Great Spirit, Guides, Angels, and Ancestors, OwlSnake has awakened into being a compassionate healer that is willing to be used as a ‘Hollow Bone’ for Spirit to assist all those that seek healing and inspiration on their journey.”
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California Native Bees
a presentation by the El Cerrito Environmental Quality Committee
with Dr. Gordon Frankie
Monday, August 20, 7:00-9:00PM
Council Chambers, El Cerrito City Hall, 10890 San Pablo Avenue, El Cerrito
To RSVP or for more information, call 510-215-4350 or email green@ci.el-cerrito.ca.us
http://www.el-cerrito.org/DocumentView.aspx?DID=1497

“You’re invited to hear Professor Gordon Frankie, UC Berkeley entomologist and native bee expert, discuss the marvels of our native bees. With inspiring enthusiasm, Dr. Frankie will describe the lives and pollinating prowess of these marvelous creatures. He’ll also talk about the habitat, plants, and gardening methods that prompt California native bees to choose your garden as their home. Please join us as we learn from a passionate expert about these little-known garden luminaries.”
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Berkeley Morris Workshop
Tuesday, August 21, 7:30PM  
Christ Church of Berkeley, 2138 Cedar Street, Berkeley
Free
http://berkeley-morris.org/workshops.html
http://www.christchurcheastbay.org

"Every year Berkeley Morris hosts a series of FREE workshops in morris and related dance traditions. No experience is needed, and all are welcome! Workshops are taught by members of Berkeley Morris, or friends of ours from the local (or not so local) dance community. Come to one, or attend all four. Join us afterwards at the Jupiter Pub at 2181 Shattuck Avenue in downtown Berkeley.
The particular styles and dances taught vary from year to year. If you attended last year, come back for something new!

Workshops for 2012 will be held on the following dates (all are Tuesdays beginning at 7:30PM):
August 21
August 28
September 11
September 18

Come and learn the basics of Morris Dancing at a series of free workshops in Berkeley. Each Tuesday we will teach a different variation and begin at the beginning, so come to as many as you want.  No partner needed; this is danced in a group rather than with a partner.

Morris Dance is a traditional English performance dating back hundreds of years, typically done in the spring by a team of dancers and musicians who have practised together over the winter months.  Berkeley Morris was founded in 1977. We perform throughout the Bay Area and beyond. Our team members cover a wide range of locations, professions, ages and genders.”

These are the Morris Dancers who make the sun come up at Tilden Park on Beltane!
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South Bay Pagan Salon
Tuesday, August 21, 7:30PM (and the first and third Tuesday of every month)
Cafe at Books Inc, 301 Castro Street, Mountain View
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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Have a Proud, Spirited, Howling Good Week!

Molly Blue Dawn

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