Vernal Equinox

Spring is in the air! Today, I tore off the plastic on the windows and DARED to open up the upstairs! With the Vernal Equinox just around the corner, let's gather and herald the renewal of the earth. I hope you will join us this month!

Also, I'd like to put April's event on your radar!!! We have been invited to participate in the Grand Opening of the Hickory Knolls Discovery Center in St. Charles. The grand opening will take place from 1-4 pm on Saturday April 30th. Festivities will include the drum circle; a woman with bats—the mammal kind; assorted vendors, including organic produce and honey; a bird walk; live animal demonstrations from our nature education stock; a birthday party demo; and a ribbon cutting.

Full Moon Jam

"You have to be able to appreciate these things. How many people can say it was a full moon last night and appreciate it?" ~Sandy Miller


This Saturday happens to be a full moon, and I hope you will take a moment to look up and see it. Even better, join us to appreciate our community and the beat of the drums!

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THE DETAILS:

WHEN: Saturday, January 19th
TIME: 7:00 - 10:00 PM
WHERE: Melton House- contact us if you need the address or directions
WHAT: potluck supper and drum circle

Welcome 2011!!!

We've been silent for a few months, but the drums are calling and it is time to embrace the beat! It feeds the mind, body and spirit! It's a holistic experience that leaves you feeling a sense of joy! It reduces anxiety, provides physical toning, and inspires personal empowerment! What better way to start off 2011??? I hope you will join us!


THE DETAILS:

WHEN: Saturday, January 15th
TIME: 7:00 - 10:00 PM
WHERE: Melton House in Aurora - 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 canceled due to lack of interest, only to find out people ARE interested....
2) Guests are welcome as long as they want to drum. We're kid-friendly, and generally expect some reasonable chaos.
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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Mabon Drums

However you choose to name the day, Autumn Equinox, Harvest Home, Mabon, Feast of the Ingathering, or Meán Fómhair, September is a time of harvest and thanksgiving for the fruits of the earth and a recognition of the need to share them. In addition, International Peace Day is officially September 21st. This month, we have been invited to join Kindred Spirits and Merry Meets & Blessed Beats to celebrate outside! I hope you can join in the festivities!

THE DETAILS
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What: Global Drum Jam and Mabon Potluck
There will be rock decorating with messages of peace that will distributed in the community, left in public areas for others to see and reflect on;
an outstanding potluck meal;
a wonderful bonfire;
AND of course drumming!

When: Saturday, September 18, 2010 5:00 PM

Price: $5.00 per person donation requested (this covers the cost of the port-a-potty and firewood)

Where: Kindred Spirits Outdoor Location
Please contact us for the exact address
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Global Drum Jam
A message from the Global Drum web site:
When we drum on September 18, 2010 we will be drumming with and for the people of the earth who want unity. We will drum for peace on earth. We will drum for an end to needless starvation. We will drum for our earth mother. We will drum for rights for all humans no matter the color of their skin, the language they speak, the religion they follow or the love they share. We will drum for tolerance. We will drum to change the world.



Our project is: Plant a rock for Peace

We will provide paints, markers and some stones, certainly if any of you have suitable sized stones (3-5 inches across), please bring them,.. we would then ask you to return them to the community after they have been inscribed with their message of peace on the appointed day of September 21st.

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.

Maybe you already knew that...or maybe you didn't. It doesn't change the reason I'm writing you. I'd like to invite you to the August gathering of the Fox Valley Drum Circle! I hope you can join us!

Announcing the August gathering of the Fox Valley Drum Circle!

WHEN: Saturday, August 21st
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

Spiral Solstice Celebration

Jeff brought to my attention that there is a really AWESOME drum circle gathering on the same night as our regular event. I contacted the organizer and she is more than happy to have the Fox Valley Drum Circle join the Solstice celebration. Details are below. I hope you can join us!



Spiral Solstice
WHEN: Saturday, June 19th, 2010
TIME: 6:00PM - 10:00PM
WHERE: private home...contact us for the address
WHAT: Spiral Ceremony and Spiral Dance followed by Drumming & Bonfire!

We will be gathering at 6pm to socialize, then at 7:00pm we will have a Spiral Ceremony led by Rodrigo Duque of Kindred Spirits. Following the ceremony we will have a Spiral Dance (8 pm)! There will be several drumming groups joining us from local communities, so bring your drum and help welcome in the summer! Come and dance and drum with us around the bonfire!

On the fifteenth of May...Horton Hears A Drum...?

On the fifteenth of May, in a small town just west, In the heat of the day, our friend Kenny will show you his best! The drums will all rumble, "Dum-de-dum-dum!" I won't be there, but I hope you can come!

er...Can you tell I've been reading a little too much Dr. Suess lately? Ken has invited the Fox Valley Drum Circle to gather at his place. Rumor is there's a fire pit...I'm sorry I'll be missing it, but it sounds like a fantastic drum circle in the making!

PLEASE RSVP OR DIRECT QUESTIONS TO KEN: kennethrohr at yahoo.com

THE DETAILS:

WHEN: Saturday, May 15th
TIME: 6:00 - 10:00 PM
WHERE: Kenneth's Place in Hinkley - contact him for the address
WHAT: potluck supper and drum circle

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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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