October 2008 Calendar
This is the place to share your public Eco-Educational Events with the larger community. These may include local calls to action (such as scheduled beach clean-ups, letter writing campaigns or protests), environmental education programs (including organic farming, alternative energy, green/suatainable living, social justice, etc.) and related programs.
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Exciting invitation from our columnist, Mama Donna Henes!
Dear Friends,
Once again, I will be leading the famous Greenwich Village Halloween Parade with blessings. The idea is to perform a ceremony that will transform the streets from their secular state into pathways of sacred ground. The blessings will be for the safety and sanctity of the city and all of its inhabitants.
I am recruiting more members for our "Blessing Band" to join in this wonderful work. Last year there were 35 of us. I am looking to double that number this year. We will lead the parade along the entire route offering blessings of connectivity, community, and peace.
We will be all in white and silver to symbolize the purity of our intentions. We will clear negativity with bells and distribute blessings with smudge (fire, earth, air) and bubbles (water) as well as glitter for joy.
Anyone is welcome to join this ritual, BUT in order to be accepted, you MUST be willing to commit a couple of hours on two days for planning and rehearsal. In addition to the time commitment, everyone must contribute $30. (or more if you can afford it) to cover the cost of the huge quantities of supplies that we will require to bless the crowd of 2-3 million people.
The meeting dates are:
Saturday, October 18 at 2pm
Sunday, October 26 at 2pm
If you are interested, please contact me by email: cityshaman@aol.com
or by phone: 718-857-1343.
This is great fun, and also very spiritually significant. A great opportunity to create and share positive energy.
With bounteous blessings, xxMama Donna |
October
Please note: This issue, we've included a few Samhain/Halloween events to support our readers who are practicing one of the many non-shamanic, Earth-based spiritual traditions that observe Oct. 31 as a highly sacred day. These include Gardnerian and Alexandrian Wicca, Faerie witchcraft, Dianic traditions, Welsh witchcraft, Strega practices from Italy, and British Druidic traditions to name just a few. A heart-felt "Blessed Be" to all of our Craft readers! -Editors.
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October 3 - 5 • Falmouth, Maine, USA
Portland Pottery and Jewelry Show
Gilsland Farm Center
Students and professionals from Portland Pottery will be at Gilsland Farm selling pottery, jewelry, and sculpture while demonstrating pottery making. This is a great chance to support local artists and get a head start on holiday shopping. Entrance donation $2. Benefit for Maine Audubon. Friday and Saturday: 9AM - 5PM and Sunday: 10AM - 4PM. Contact: Maine Audubon, (207) 781-2330 x215
October 4th • Manhattan, New York, USA
Wild Food Talk & Gathering
Central Park
Join "Wildman" Steve Brill (www.wildmanstevebrill.com) for a foraging event and learn about wild edibles in your area! The ground will be littered with black walnuts and the Wild Man will teach you how to collect and process this bounty! Call (914) 835-2153 at least 24 hours ahead to reserve a place.
October 7th
Waxing Moon Crescent
October 11th- November 1st • Salem, Massachusetts, USA
Festival of the Dead
Various locations around Salem.
Some events included are:
10/11 Retro Zombie Ball
10/25 The Vampire's Masquerade Ball
10.26 The Mourning Tea (to honor the deceased ancestors)
11/1 Official Salem Witches Halloween Ball
Please check out www.festivalofthedead.com for details of the entire festival, locations and event fees. Tickets: (800) 595-4TIX
October 18th • Falmouth, Maine, USA
Apple Day
Gilsland Farm Center
Come celebrate autumn and its bounty at our annual harvest festival. Enjoy cider pressing, craft demonstrations, storytelling, face painting, live music, contra dancing, nature walks, and more. Enter your award-winning apple pie or apple cake in our all-apple baked goods contest. You also can pick up your winter birdseed order. There's something here for family members of every age.
10AM-2PM, Free! Contact: Maine Audubon, (207) 781-2330 x215
October 14th
Full Moon
October 18 - October 19, 2008 • Washington, DC, USA
The 16th Annual Prayer Vigil for the Earth
This year's theme is "Harmony with the Earth and Harmony with Each Other Around the Circle.” For more information: www.oneprayer.org/Invitation.html
October 20th • Falmouth, Maine, USA
Mission Wolf
Gilsland Farm Center
Come meet two live gray wolves and learn about the species through myths, folklore, and facts about their behavior, habitat, and restoration efforts. Biologists from Mission Wolf bring their live wolves all the way from Montana to share this time with us. Afterwards, don't be surprised if you feel an insatiable yearning to howl at the moon! Choose from two programs, each geared to a different age group. The 4PM program is suggested for families with children ages 8 and younger. The 7PM program is suggested for families with children ages 9 and up. Members: $15/adult, $10/child, Nonmembers: $18/adult, $12/child, Advance registration necessary. Contact: Maine Audubon, (207) 781-2330 x215
October 22nd
Waning Moon Crescent
October 23rd - 25th • Portland, Maine, USA
Harvest By The Sea
Various locations around Portland
Our three-day event features seminars, tastings, and exquisite dinners crafted by renowned chefs from Maine and afar. Learn from food experts. Sip fine wines, beers and spirits. Enjoy an authentic culinary experience during one of the most beautiful seasons in Maine. Select from individual tickets or all-inclusive packages.Tickets on sale now for the Gala at Inn by the Sea.
http://www.harvestontheharbor.com
October 25th • Smithtown, New York, USA
New York Witch Festival
Sheraton Long Island Hotel
This festival will have vendors offering merchandise, tarot readers, workshops, entertainment, astrology, healers, a Samhain Ritual and more. The event is an all day affair from 9-5 with a full schedule of events for the entire day!
A spectacular event for the entire family! It is a non-alcoholic event where everyone can enjoy a full day of festivities! Adults: $ 15.00 dollars each Children under 12 years of age free with the accompaniment of an adult. All workshops, entertainment and musical performances are included with admission fee.
October 26th • Kings Park, New York, USA
Wild Food Talk & Gathering
Sunken Meadow State Park
Join "Wildman" Steve Brill (www.wildmanstevebrill.com) for a foraging event and learn about wild edibles in your area! The Autumn Olive Berries and Rockweed should be ready along with black walnuts and Asian Chestnuts! Call (914) 835-2153 at least 24 hours ahead to reserve a place.
October 28th
New Moon
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Description: NYC Village Halloween Parade participants dressed as a deck of playing cards. Source: www.halloween-nyc.com Photo credit: Jim Boden
October 31st • Greenwich Village, New York, USA
New York's Village Halloween Parade
6th Avenue from Spring Street to 21st Street
This year marks the 35th Annual New York's Village Halloween Parade. Started by a Greenwich Village mask maker and puppeteer in 1973, the Parade began as a walk from house to house in his neighborhood for his children and their friends. Today the Parade is the largest celebration of its kind in the world and has been picked by Festivals International as "The Best Event in the World" for October 31. To march, you must be in costume. Parade runs along 6th Avenue from Spring Street to 21st Street from 7 - 10 p.m. Check out www.halloween-nyc.com for more details.
And For Those of You Who Plan Ahead:
November 2nd • East Norwich, New York, USA
Wild Food Talk & Gathering
Muttontown Preserve
Join "Wildman" Steve Brill (www.wildmanstevebrill.com) for a foraging event and learn about wild edibles in your area! We'll be searching for wild carrots, sassafras, and wild American persimmons! Call (914) 835-2153 at least 24 hours ahead to reserve a place.
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