Happenings in the Bay Area of Pagan interest
September 30, 2011 in Announcements, Events, Pagan Groups
The San Francisco Bay Area Pagan Newswire has a facebook page that is continually updated and lists events of Pagan interest around our area. So stop by and (Like) the page for up to date info. Here are some recent listings from that page:
Presidio Park Stewards
Every week Wednesday, Saturday, 9:00am
@ Multiple San Francisco locations
multiple addresses
San Francisco, CA 94105 Nature in the City – Home www.natureinthecity.org
Beginning Tribal Belly Dance
Every week Wednesday, 7:30pm, Every week Saturday, 1:00pm
@ ODC Dance Commons
351 Shotwell St
San Francisco, CA 94110
Every week Wednesday, 7:30pm, Every week Saturday, 1:00pm
@ ODC Dance Commons
351 Shotwell St
San Francisco, CA 94110
Wicked Plants – Daily from Thu., April 7 until Sun., October 30
Saturday, Oct 1 6:00p
at Casa de Fruta, Hollister, CA
The Original Faire Experience Rocks Out With Outstanding Celtic Bands
From Hollywood to Hollister, a desire to break free from the daily routine and rock out seems to be contagious, and the Northern California Renaissance Faire is just the place to go to escape to revelry! For the first time ever at Casa de Fruta, this year’s concert series begins on September 17th and lasts through October 15th
at Casa de Fruta, Hollister, CA
The Original Faire Experience Rocks Out With Outstanding Celtic Bands
From Hollywood to Hollister, a desire to break free from the daily routine and rock out seems to be contagious, and the Northern California Renaissance Faire is just the place to go to escape to revelry! For the first time ever at Casa de Fruta, this year’s concert series begins on September 17th and lasts through October 15th
Tolay Fall Festival
Thursday, Oct 13 9:00a to 3:00p
at Tolay Lake Regional Park, Petaluma, CA
The Tolay Fall Festival returns for its sixth year with the Native American Village, From Earth to You farm crafts for children, Night Time Creatures Barn, and live animals. Take a Ranger-lead hay ride that even those in wheelchairs can enjoy! Pick your own pumpkin in our pumpkin patch, or select something different from colorful gourds, mini-pumpkins, multi-colored corn and more Tolay Fall Festival 2011
Thursday, Oct 13 9:00a to 3:00p
at Tolay Lake Regional Park, Petaluma, CA
The Tolay Fall Festival returns for its sixth year with the Native American Village, From Earth to You farm crafts for children, Night Time Creatures Barn, and live animals. Take a Ranger-lead hay ride that even those in wheelchairs can enjoy! Pick your own pumpkin in our pumpkin patch, or select something different from colorful gourds, mini-pumpkins, multi-colored corn and more Tolay Fall Festival 2011
10/01: Marin Audubon Field Trip: Raptor Workshop
Golden Gate Raptor Observatory biologist Dr. Allen Fish will lead a workshop on raptor identification on Hawk Hill which is a premier site to observe the fall migration. 8am-noon. Free. Call 299-2514 or visit www.marinaudubon.org. Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Ft. Conkhrite, Sausalito,
Golden Gate Raptor Observatory biologist Dr. Allen Fish will lead a workshop on raptor identification on Hawk Hill which is a premier site to observe the fall migration. 8am-noon. Free. Call 299-2514 or visit www.marinaudubon.org. Golden Gate National Recreation Area, Ft. Conkhrite, Sausalito,
Learn about Mt. Tam’s unique plant and animal life while contributing to their continued survival. This program focuses on invasive species control and native planting. Come help to pot native grasses and oaks. Meeting location is the dirt parking lot 300 feet past the Sky Oaks pay station. Volunteers receive a free day parking pass. 9am-noon. Call 945-1128 or visit www.marinwater.org/controller?action=menuclick&id=621. MMWD – Sky Oaks Headquarters, 49 Sky Oaks Road, Fairfax
The Spiritual Healing Center Please join Carol in her acclaimed radio broadcast “Adventure’s in Consciousness” every Tuesday from 7 to 8 AM on KEST 1450 am, also at kestradio.com and click on the live streaming button.
Meditation andthe Essential Points of Practice
Kunga Dawa, long time student of Shambhala founder Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, will speak on mindfulness and learning to relax in the simple present. 7-9pm. Donations welcome. Call 891-9185 or visit www.tamalpais.shambhala.org. Tamalpais Shambhala Meditation Group, 734 A St., San Rafael.
Kunga Dawa, long time student of Shambhala founder Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche and Sakyong Mipham Rinpoche, will speak on mindfulness and learning to relax in the simple present. 7-9pm. Donations welcome. Call 891-9185 or visit www.tamalpais.shambhala.org. Tamalpais Shambhala Meditation Group, 734 A St., San Rafael.
October 2, 2011 – 11 am to 1 pm
Lakeside Park Bandstand
Lakeside Park Bandstand
Reclaiming Spiral Dance | A ritual to honor our beloved dead and dance the spiral of rebirth The holiday popularly known as Halloween is the time of year known to witches as Samhain, when the veil is thin between the worlds of the living and the dead. We gather to remember and honor our ancestors, our Beloved Dead, and all those who have crossed over. As we mourn for those we love who have …
A Workshop of Empowerment and Awakening for Queer Men
with Gede Parma and Abel R. Gomez
Come, come to the heart-beat’s drum – and re-member the story of Dionysos – Lord of the Wild Revel and of the Vine, of the resurrection of the soul into revivified and eternal wholeness.
with Gede Parma and Abel R. Gomez
Come, come to the heart-beat’s drum – and re-member the story of Dionysos – Lord of the Wild Revel and of the Vine, of the resurrection of the soul into revivified and eternal wholeness.
Saturday, December 10 at 8:30am
San Francisco Pagan Meetup Group Monthly Meetup
Wed Oct 05, 7:00 PM
Tommy’s Joynt
1101 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA
Wed Oct 05, 7:00 PM
Tommy’s Joynt
1101 Geary Blvd, San Francisco, CA
Art in Nature : The Nature of Art 2011
FREE multidisciplinary performing arts Festival located at the
Stream Trail of Redwood Regional Park, Oakland, California
Sunday October 2, 2011 from 11am to 5pm www.artinnaturefestival.org
FREE multidisciplinary performing arts Festival located at the
Stream Trail of Redwood Regional Park, Oakland, California
Sunday October 2, 2011 from 11am to 5pm www.artinnaturefestival.org
Saturday, October 15 at 8:00pm
•THE COURT CARDS: DE-MYSTIFYING THE COURT CARDS
Begins: Tuesday, October 25th From: 6:30-9:30PM
Begins: Tuesday, October 25th From: 6:30-9:30PM
Santa Cruz School for Tarot and Qabalah Esoteric Mystery School. Focusing on the study and practical application of the teachings of the Universal Qabalah and Tarot. Founded by practical mystic Amber Jayanti in l975. Classes/Consultations.
10/1, Tarot Symbolism Class With Thalassa in SF
Saturday, October 1st – 2:00 to 4:15 – First Unitarian Universalist Centre in San Francisco (1187 Franklin, cross street Geary)
Saturday, October 1st – 2:00 to 4:15 – First Unitarian Universalist Centre in San Francisco (1187 Franklin, cross street Geary)
WHERE: The Cultural Integration Fellowship, 2650 Fulton (at 3rd Avenue) in
San Francisco
WHEN: Saturday, October 22nd. Doors open 5:45pm – Ceremony starts at 6:00pm
COST: By donation sliding scale $15-20 suggested; no one turned away for
lack of funds.
San Francisco
WHEN: Saturday, October 22nd. Doors open 5:45pm – Ceremony starts at 6:00pm
COST: By donation sliding scale $15-20 suggested; no one turned away for
lack of funds.
October 8th is the next regular meeting of the San Francisco Asatru Study Group. We are a group for all who are interested in Heathenry, Asatru, and all things Germanic and Northern European. We will not turn away any interested seekers who wish to attend.
We will be holding an in-depth discussion of Freyja. Recommended reading includes the Viking Reader, Gods and Myths of Northern Europe by HR Ellis Davidson, and the Gylfaginning from the Prose Edda.
If you are interested please RSVP here:
We will be holding an in-depth discussion of Freyja. Recommended reading includes the Viking Reader, Gods and Myths of Northern Europe by HR Ellis Davidson, and the Gylfaginning from the Prose Edda.
If you are interested please RSVP here:
We welcome all women and girls to join us for the Daughters of the Goddess Annual Spiral Dance on Friday, October 28, 2011, at the Orinda Masonic Temple, 9 Altarinda Rd. in Orinda, CA. The Marketplace
The “I-5 Tour” Kick Off Concert
www.daughtersofthegoddess.com
Friday, October 7 at 8:00 pm
The Crystal Fair is a magical mix of crystals, minerals, beads, jewelry, and the healing arts. It takes place 6 times a year in 2 different locations. With over 40 vendors at each show, there are thousands of items available at affordable prices. To reach us, call (415) 383-7837
SAVE THE DATE – 10.15.11 queeryomind.com
QUEER YO’ MIND IS HERE!! Queer Yo’ Mind, organized by a committee of students, faculty and staff at San Francisco State University with many co-sponsors, will be held October 15th, 2011 from 9 a…
www.daughtersofthegoddess.com
Samhain, the holiday of our beloved ancestors approaches! Soon the veil will be thin and we will dance the Spiral together in Sacred Sisterhood joined by our beloved dead. Daughters of the Goddess Womyn’s Temple is having our annual Womyn’s Spiral Dance on Friday, October 28th, 2011 in Orinda, Cal..
Greg Harder reporting for Bay Area PNC