Call for Hosts!

Hey all,

So I have been very good about making my New Year's Resolution to have drum circle on the third Saturday of the month. We've made it eight months running! But I was bound to run into some kind of conflict....

September 2oth is my Dad's 60th birthday and he wants to go camping. Sorry, gang, but I am not going to miss this one. October 18th is the wedding date for some dear friends, and again, I am not going to miss it.

HOWEVER, that doesn't mean there cannot be drumming! Would anyone like to host? You do not have to host both months, we could easily have two different houses. We can also limit the number of RSVPs if you would like to host but can only manage a group of 10-12 people. If you are interested, please speak up!

ALSO, in general, we do NOT have drum circles in November or December. If people would like to change that, now is a good time to speak up about it and we can figure out when would work for the most people.

Dog Days Drumming!

Ever wonder why we call them the "dog days" of summer? Sure, it's hot and sultry and you feel like a lazy dog, but that's not the reason. The brightest of the stars in Canis Major (the big dog) is Sirius, which also happens to be the brightest star in the night sky this time of year. In fact, it is so bright that the ancient Romans thought that the earth received heat from it. During late July Sirius is in conjunction with the sun, and the ancients believed that its heat added to the heat of the sun, creating a stretch of hot and sultry weather. They named this period of time, from 20 days before the conjunction to 20 days after, "dog days" after the dog star.

Funny the things you learn from this drum circle, hmmmm?

Anyhow, it is time to drum again! Nettie has offered to host us again (thank you thank you) and that means pool fun as well. Bring your drums, your suit, your towel, and a dish to share!

Announcing the August gathering of the Fox Valley Drum Circle!

WHEN: Saturday, August 16th
TIME: 4:00 - 10:00 PM
WHERE: Nettie's House in Shorewood - ask for the address/map if you need it
WHAT: potluck supper and drum circle

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Couple of HOUSE RULES:

1) RSVPs are strongly encouraged!!!! We've canclled due to lack of interest, only to find out people ARE interested....

2) Guests are welcome as long as they want to drum.

3) Please limit the alcohol you bring to what you want to consume, and please take the leftovers home with you.

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