Harvest Drum BBQ-Picnic

Let's do a Harvest Drum and BBQ-Picnic social to celebrate the 2nd Harvest and arrival of Autumn. Family, friends and children of all ages welcome to participate and join the merriments. We can make this a potluck style feast, share the bounty of the Earth and the blessings of community to ring in the season and offer our thanks for the harvest we've gathered this year while preparing for the turning of the seasons towards
winter while Mother Nature puts on her radiant splendors.

Anyone wishing to assist with planning, logistics and other matters will be greatly welcomed and deeply appreciated.

Bright Blessings

Steve

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DETAILS:

When: Saturday, September 19th
Time: 1-6pm
Where: Bliss Woods Forest Preserve, 660 Bliss Road, Sugar Grove, IL 60554

August Drumming: Drumming for World Peace and Healing

The Light Heart Center in Wheaton will host Drumming for World Peace and Healing in August. This drum circle is facilitated by Reneé Ryan, founder of Healers for Peace, and Steve Aldrich, a member of the Fox Valley Drum Circle. You, your friends and loved ones are invited to a drumming and sharing. Bring your drums, rattles, other instruments, a poem, or a song to share with the intent of bringing World Peace and Healing that benefits the Earth and all people.


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THE DETAILS:

When: Saturday, August 8, 2009
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Location: The Lightheart Center, 165 S. Church St., Winfield, IL 60190
Fee: Donations to the Lightheart Center Welcomed
Registration: Call (630) 260-1084
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July Drums!

"You know the drum was the first instrument besides the human voice." ~ Billy Higgins

There is something about the drum that creates a connection. In a circle, we fall into rhythms together. In ourselves, we echo our heartbeat. In a grand sense, we remember our roots and our commonalities, no matter the differences. Connect with us this July!

Special thanks to JIM AND KATH for hosting!!! They have an awesome house full of green energy innovations, so be sure to check it out!

WHEN: Saturday, July 18th
TIME: 6:00 - 10:00 PM
WHERE: Jim & Kath's House - Naperville, IL 60540
WHAT: potluck supper and drum circle

Who says you need a DRUM???

In our description on the left side, I boldly state that you don't even NEED a drum! Several of our original gatherings included water bottles, radiators, and cardboard boxes. While most everyone these days has found a drum they really enjoy, I still believe that there is something about impromtu drumming. Jim shared these with me...so I thought I'd share them with you!

One apartment, six drummers

New York Street Drummer

Irish Street Drummer

Call for hosts!!!

In case you hadn't heard, I am having a baby in July. I'd rather be safe than sorry when it comes to knowing what I am up for, so I'm looking for hosts for the Fox Valley Drum Circle for the second half of 2009.

If you would be interested in hosting the Fox Valley Drum Circle, please let me know. As always, if you host, you are welcome to define rules for that gathering. Our regular schedule of the third Saturday would mean the following dates:

July 18
August 15
September 19
October 17

These can be flexible, if another date would work better...just let me know and we'll see what we can do. In the meantime...I hope to see you at Solstice!

Summer drums!

"Rhythm is the basis of life, not steady forward progress. The forces of creation, destruction, and preservation have a whirling, dynamic interaction.” ~ Kabbalah

Within a single round, we experience this...someone begins a beat, others join in, build, crest...sometimes it ends abruptly and sometimes it is preserved and fades out naturally....only to begin again with a new base. Our next drum circle will be on Summer Solstice...the longest day of the year. I hope to see you at Solstice!

THE DETAILS:

WHEN: Saturday, June 20th
TIME: 6:00 - 10:00 PM
WHERE: Melton House in Aurora - ask for the address/map if you need it
WHAT: potluck supper and drum circle

Drumming in May

“Life is the sacred mystery singing to itself, dancing to its drum, telling tales, improvising, playing” ~ author unknown

There's this funny thing about drum circle...I always stress out about getting ready and wonder why we do this every month, and then we DRUM, and I can't imagine NOT drumming every month! I hope you can join us this May!

THE DETAILS:

WHEN: Saturday, May16th
TIME: 6:00 - 10:00 PM
WHERE: Melton House in Aurora - ask for the address/map if you need it
WHAT: potluck supper and drum circle - We'll make a big salad with grilled chicken on the side, and there's cheesecake calling!
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Couple of HOUSE RULES:
1) RSVPs are strongly encouraged!!!! We've canceled 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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