Come join us as we dance the night away while enjoying great food and great folks!  The Witch's Ball is a charity fund raising event to raise awareness and funds for The Women's Resource Center of the New River Valley.  Enjoy an evening of entertainment and celebrate the magick of the night with our special guests, Gavin and Yvonne Frost.  So gussy up and put on your favorite Masquerade costume or go formal, the choice is yours! 

Gavin and Yvonne Frost are two of the most recognizable and influential witch's of the past 50 years.  They have written over 20 books on Wicca and magick and have many lectures / seminars that are highly sought after in the metaphysical community.  They are the founders of the Church and School of Wicca in West Virginia and work closely with many local covens and groups to promote growth, understanding, and education in the Pagan/Neo Pagan communities.  They are also known around the world as "The Dancing Witches" for their love of Tango!  This night, they will give us a performance I am certain we will never forget!

Enjoy a Tarot reading or have a commemorative photograph taken to keep for yourself or share with others!  Be mesmerized by the Belly Dancers or simply dance the night away!  There will be many activities throughout the night to help raise funds for the Women's Resource Center and donation centers will be set up for inkind donations for the local food bank and animal shelter.

Pricing:

Through August 31, 2010:

$40.00 with souvenir Shirt

$35.00 without souvenir Shirt

Sept. 1, 2010  through October 1, 2010

$47.00 with souvenir Shirt

$42.00 without souvenir Shirt

October 2, 2010 through October 30, 2010

$47.00 without souvenir Shirt (shirts can be purchased at event while supplies last)

Dinner is included in the ticket price and includes coffee or tea.   Mixed drinks will be available for individual purchase at the wet bar...these are NOT INCLUDED in the ticket price. 

Dress code is Masquerade Costume or Formal Attire.

Merry meet!!

Circle of the Sacred Earth welcome you to attend the 1st annual Roanoke Valley Pagan Pride Picnic in the Park. The picnic will be held at the picnic pavilion in Wasena Park on October 9, 2010 from 12:30pm-4:30pm.

All friends and family, who walk the path of an Earth Centered Spirituality, as

well as open minded individuals interested in learning about these paths, are encouraged to attend. Bring your picnic baskets, blankets, lawn chairs and open minds and have a great time meeting local Roanoke area Pagans.

There will be free activities for the kids. All ages are welcome.

We are asking for everyone to bring a non perishable food items that will be donated to a local food bank. There will be a collection box on site.

Please RSVP by September 30, 2010 so that we can have an idea as to how many will be in attendance.

Contact Circle of the Sacred Earth via email to: warmcoco@yahoo.com to let us know about your group or organization.

*This is a family friendly event, so no drugs or alcohol permitted.

*Rain date will be October 23, 2010 same time and location.

Blessed Be!!

Our second annual \"PPD-like\" event...will be held on Oct 9, 2010 at the Mercer  County 4H camp (Glenwood Park) beginning at 9AM and lasting until......?

Vendors we have special offers...our 10 X 10 spaces are $25.00...and if you refer othe vendors and they vend with us, you get $10.00 off your price for each contracted and conirmed vendor..

This is a free event, but donations are greatfully accepted to help us present this event annually.....

 There will be music, workshops, quest speakers, and childrens activities...

For more info contact rubygal5@msn.com or willscatt@yahoo.com

Hail and Blessed Be!

The NYC Pagan Pride Project
is proud to announce our 10th Annual
NYC Pagan Pride Day 2010!
Harvest Festival & Food Drive

Saturday, Sept. 25th, 2010*
11am -5pm
(*pending final approval from the NYC Parks Dept)

Vendors, Music, Workshops, Readers, Harvest Circle
(details will be posted as they are confirmed)
For more information: MoonTwin609@aol.com or 212-561-0491

Authors, Speakers:
If you're interested in speaking or having a book signing please contact:
MoonTwin609@aol.com or 212-561-0491

Vendors, Musician, Workshops Presenters, Readers:
To participate please contact: MoonTwin609@aol.com or 212-561-0491

Food (or cash)donations will be collected to support our charities:
City Harvest (people food) http://www.cityharvest.org/
Eve's Sanctuary (pet food) http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/NY679.html

Terra Mysterium is proud to be an official selection of the theatrical Chicago Fringe Festival.  Finding Eleusis is a modern day telling of the Eleusinian Mysteries a festival to the Goddesses Demeter and Persephone.

Venue:

Chicago Art Department: 1837 S Halsted, Chicago IL 60608

Dates:

September 1 8:30 PM

September 2 10:00 PM

September 3 4:00 PM

September 4 5:30 PM

September 5 7:00 PM

 For More Information and tickets:

www.terramysterium.com

chicagofringe.org

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