ANNOUNCEMENT: St. Louis Area Pagan Events Calendar
Tom Chapin
This is the official announcement of the St. Louis Area Pagan Events
Calendar, a copy of which will be the followup to this posting.
It is available at: http://walden.mo.net/~tjc/stlpag/calendar.html
and I will be happy to email copies to anyone who requests it.
If you happen to be in the St. Louis area, I distribute printed
copies at many of the events listed.
If you have an event which St. Louis area pagans may wish to attend,
please feel free to email me the information.
NUMEN
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tom chapin t...@mo.net
Tom Chapin
NUMEN NOTES
St. Louis Area
PAGAN EVENTS CALENDAR
Please send additions, corrections, and comments to:
TOM CHAPIN (NUMEN)
This calendar is available on the World-Wide Web:
http://walden.mo.net/~tjc/stlpag/calendar.html
Last Revised: 30 June 1996
This calendar lists events of interest to the St. Louis area Pagan community
which are open to the general public. Its purpose is to promote better
networking among local Pagans, and to assist those who are Pagan-friendly
or interested in learning more to find out what's happening in the community.
The calendar itself only lists dates and times, so please refer to the following
sections for the details, directions, or who to call.
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Contents:
Monthly Calendar
Groups and Meetings
Festivals
Stores and Shops
Publications
Activism
Internet, World-Wide Web, BBS
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Regular Meetings:
all Mon 7:00pm - Washington University Campus Pagans (sporadic in summer)
all Tue 8:30pm - Drum Circle - PAPADUNBAS
all Wed 7:30pm - Pathways Discussion Group (except December)
all Thu 8:00pm - SCA - Society for Creative Anacronism - Wash U
all Sun 2:00pm - Drum Circle - U City Loop (in fair weather)
1st Thu 7:00pm - Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Pagans - MoKaBe's - 3606 Arsenal
2nd Sun 2:00pm - Astrological Association of St. Louis
2nd Wed 7:00pm - Drum Circle - Emerson Chapel
2nd Thu 7:30pm - Mainstream Voters - Zion UMC Church - 1603 Union Rd
3rd Sun 1:00pm - Rainbow Gathering Potluck - Forest Park site 1
4th Fri 8:00pm - Astrological discussion group - STL County Library
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June, 1996
Fri Jun 7-16 - SCA - 30 year Celebration - Vancouver, WA
Sat Jun 8-15 - Diana's Grove - Summer Intensive with Starhawk $450
Sat Jun 8-16 - SCA - Lilies War - Smithville Lake, MO (25 mi no Kansas City)
Sun Jun 9, 1:00pm - C.A.S.T. meeting - Grone Cafeteria (Laclede Station & Watson)
Sun Jun 9, 6:00pm - Circle Wildwood (CUUPS) Ritual & Potluck - Emerson Chapel
Thu Jun 13, 6:30pm - AMER informal meeting - potluck at Higginbotham's
Thu Jun 13, 7:30pm - Mainstream Voters - Zion UMC Church - 1603 Union Rd
Fri Jun 14, 7:00pm - Dana Eilers - one hour call-in radio show - KDHX 88.1 FM
Sat Jun 15 - Misch handfasting at Lilies War (reception later in summer)
Sun Jun 16-23 - Pagan Spirit Gathering (PSG), Southwest WI
Thu Jun 20 7:00pm - Summer Solstice Celebration - Pat Tuholski - Mystic Valley
Fri Jun 21-23 - O.A.K. Spirits Festival - Columbia MO - $35 early registration
Fri Jun 21-Jul 10 - Rainbow Gathering, 11th Annual - Eleven Point River, Mk Twain Natl Forest
Sat Jun 22, 6:30pm - Summer Solstice - Edge of Perception - Springfield, IL - $10
Sat Jun 22, 8:24pm - ***** SUMMER SOLSTICE *****
Fri Jun 28, 8:30pm - Open Full Moon Circle - Emerson Chapel - Burning Chauldron
Sat Jun 29, 9:30am - AMER - Highway Cleanup - northern tip of I-170
Weekends end Jun-Aug- REN - Bristol Renaissance Faire - IL/WI border $13
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July, 1996
Fri Jul 5, 7:00pm - AMER Pamphlet Committee - Chris Carlisle's
Fri Jul 5-7 - SCA - Drunken Mammoth - St. Joe St. Park, Farmington MO $11
Thu Jul 11, 7:30pm - Mainstream Voters - Zion UMC Church - 1603 Union Rd
Fri Jul 12-14 - Diana's Grove - Drumming with Layne Redmond $155
Sat Jul 13, 8:00pm - Brad Hicks Party - Pajama Con III
Sun Jul 14, 1:00pm - C.A.S.T. meeting - Tower Grove Pk - Gurney site
Sun Jul 14, 2:00pm - Drum Circle food drive (for Sioux) - Third Planet Bks, 15330 Manchester
Mon Jul 15-20 - Diana's Grove - Lunacy Women's Retreat - women only - $100
Fri Jul 19, 6:00pm - Conversations with Pagans with Dana Eilers - Mystic Valley
Fri Jul 19, 6:30pm - AMER informal meeting - order-in at Chris Carlisle's
Sun Jul 21, 6:00pm - Circle Wildwood (CUUPS) Ritual & Potluck - Emerson Chapel
Tue Jul 23-28 - Starwood XVI Festival, sw New York State $105
Fri Jul 26, 8:30pm - Open Full Moon Circle - Emerson Chapel - Yarrow
Sat Jul 27, Noon - Pagan Picnic - Tower Grove Park - Kingshighway & Arsenal
Weekends Jul-Aug - REN - Bristol Renaissance Faire - IL/WI border $13
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August, 1996
Thu Aug 1 - ***** LAMMAS *****
Sat Aug 3, 2:30pm - AMER Business Meeting - Grone Cafeteria (Laclede Sta & Watson)
Sat Aug 3, 7:00pm - Lammas - Goddess Women Gathering (women only) - Midtown Arts Ctr
Wed Aug 7-11 - Pan-Pagan Fest, northern Indiana $45
Wed Aug 7-11 - Dragonfest, Colorado $35 (need prereg by 7/1)
Thu Aug 8, 7:30pm - Mainstream Voters - Zion UMC Church - 1603 Union Rd
Sat Aug 10, 9:30am - AMER - Highway Cleanup - northern tip of I-170
Sat Aug 10, 2:00pm - Pagan Ice Cream and Tea Social - [TENTATIVE - see Jimmy and Christina]
Sat Aug 10, 6:30pm - Lammas - Edge of Perception - Springfield, IL - $10
Fri Aug 16, 6:00pm - Conversations with Pagans with Dana Eilers - Mystic Valley
Sun Aug 18, 6:00pm - Circle Wildwood (CUUPS) Ritual & Potluck - Emerson Chapel
Fri Aug 23, 8:30pm - Open Full Moon Circle - Emerson Chapel - Daughters of Earth
Sun Aug 25, 1:00pm - C.A.S.T. meeting - Grone Cafeteria (Laclede Station & Watson)
Fri Aug 30-Sep 2 - Harvest Gathering - Ozark Avalon, Columbia $35
Fri Aug 30-Sep 2 - Lifesong (formerly Harvest of Light) at Diana's Grove $25 till 7/12
3rd week and before - SCA - Pennsic - Slippery Rock, PA
Weekends Jul-Aug - REN - Bristol Renaissance Faire - IL/WI border $13
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September, 1996
Sat Sep 14, 6:30pm - Fall Equinox - Edge of Perception - Springfield, IL $10
Fri Sep 20, 8:30pm - Open Full Moon Circle - Emerson Chapel - Wyrdhaven
Fri Sep 20-22 - Diana's Grove - Fall Equinox w/ Margot Adler $155
Sat Sep 21, 7:30pm - Middle Eastern Dance Show - Aalim Academy
Sun Sep 22, 12:00pm - ***** FALL EQUINOX *****
Sun Sep 22, 1:00pm - C.A.S.T. meeting - Grone Cafeteria (Laclede Station & Watson)
Sat Sep 28, 7:00pm - Fall Ball Party and Fundraiser - [TENTATIVE - see ElBee]
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October, 1996
Fri Oct 4-6 - Diana's Grove - Celebrating Community $50
Fri Oct 4-6 - SF - Archon - Collinsville, IL
Sun Oct 13, 1:00pm - C.A.S.T. meeting - Grone Cafeteria (Laclede Station & Watson)
Fri Oct 25-26 - Magical Weekend - Howard Johnson Inn, Bridgeton
Fri Oct 25, 8:30pm - Open Full Moon Circle - at Magical Weekend
Sat Oct 26, 7:00pm - Samhain - Goddess Women Gathering (women only) - Midtown Arts Ctr
Thu Oct 31 - ***** SAMHAIN *****
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November, 1996
Sat Nov 2, 1:00pm - AMER Annual Board Mtg - location TBA
Sat Nov 2, 6:30pm - Samhain - Edge of Perception - Springfield, IL - $10
Fri Nov 22, 7:30pm - Open Full Moon Circle - Emerson Chapel - OBOD
Sun Nov 24, 1:00pm - C.A.S.T. meeting - Grone Cafeteria (Laclede Station & Watson)
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December, 1996
Fri Dec 20, 7:30pm - Open Full Moon Circle - Emerson Chapel - CUUPS
Sat Dec 21, 7:00pm - Winter Solstice - Goddess Women Gathering (women only) - Midtown Arts Ctr
Sat Dec 21, 6:30pm - Winter Solstice - Edge of Perception - Springfield, IL - $10
Sat Dec 21, 8:06am - ***** WINTER SOLSTICE - YULE *****
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March, 1997
Fri Mar 7-9 - SF - Conflation '97 - location TBA
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GROUPS AND MEETINGS
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Alliance for Magical and Earth Religions (AMER)
(Informational, watchdog, and networking group to defend the rights of
practitioners of magical and earth-centered religious groups.
Informational pamphlets, referrals, civic activities.)
PO Box 16551
Clayton, MO 63105-1051
Call: 314-994-1026 (voicemail)
Email: carl...@wuchem.wustl.edu
WWW: http://www.inner-sanctum.com/~magus/amer
Meetings at Higginbotham's - call 314-428-2475 for directions
Meetings at Kris Carlisle's - call 314-721-1559 for directions
Highway Cleanup - 170 to N Hanley to Nyflot, turn left and go under
overpass and park, Wear long pants, sturdy shoes, and gloves.
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Astrological Association of St. Louis
PO Box 16282
Clayton, MO 63105
Meetings at:
Brentwood Community Center
Brentwood, MO 63144
2505 S. Brentwood Blvd.
When: 2nd Sun 2:00pm
Cost: $15/year dues
Call: Ruth Williams - 314-965-3844 (President)
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Astrology Discussion Group
St. Louis County Library
1640 S. Lindbergh Blvd.
When: 4th Fri 8:00pm
Cost: Free
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Brad Hicks Parties
(Theme parties held on a somewhat regular basis at Brad Hicks' house in
Bridgeton. Attendance strictly limited to all of Brad's friends, their
friends, their friends, and anyone else who happens along. Denizens
include the Pagan, SCA, and SciFi crowds, and the generally wierd. The
closed-minded and sometimes the clothes-minded might feel out of place.)
Where: 3960 Kenneth Ave, Bridgeton, MO 63044-2712 (Kenneth Ave. is on
St. Charles Rock Rd between Lindbergh and Fee Fee)
Bring: Attempt at theme required; food or drink appreciated but not required
Call: Brad Hicks - 739-4550
WWW: http://www.inlink.com/~jbhicks/party/
Schedule: (tentative)
Feb 10, 1996 8pm - Lupercalia (classical Greek/Roman garb)
Mar 8, 1996 8pm - Pagan Informal - at Higginbotham's
Mar 30, 1996 8pm - Meta Party (choose your favorite theme)
May 11, 1996 8pm - Reader's Party V (bring literary? work)
Jul 13, 1996 8pm - Pajama Con III
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C.A.S.T. (Council for Alternative Spiritual Traditions)
(Umbrella organization for networking in the alternative spiritual community
in the St. Louis area. Monthly meetings, periodic parties, events.)
Call: Joyce (Omnistic Fellowship) - 314-428-2475
Kateri (L.I.G.H.T.) - 314-352-5943
Mary (WindRider) - 314-773-7125
C.A.S.T. Meetings - 1-4pm Grone Cafeteria (Laclede Sta Rd at Watson Rd)
(April and May meetings different times or locations, no Dec mtg)
Higginbotham Parties - call 314-428-2475 for info on times and location
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Circle Wildwood
(Local chapter of CUUPS - Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans.
Services held at Emerson Chapel in Ellisville, MO.)
(See Emerson Chapel for directions).
Call: Richard Robey (314-353-1329)
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Conversations With Pagans with Dana Eilers
(Town meetings, held roughly monthly, for pagans and those interested,
to discuss whatever comes up.)
Where: Mystic Valley (314-645-3336) - 3228 Laclede Station Rd.
When: varies - call for times - usually 6-9pm Fri or Sat
Cost: Free
Fri Jun 14, 7pm - Dana will be featured in an hour long radio call-in show
KDHX 88.1 FM - hosted by Ann Dahl
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Council for Alternative Spiritual Traditions (see: C.A.S.T.)
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Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans (see: CUUPS)
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CUUPS (Covenant of Unitarian Universalist Pagans)
(Pagan organization associated with Unitarian Universalist Association.
Local chapter, Circle Wildwood, holds meetings and services at Emerson
Chapel in Ellisville, MO.)
Call: Richard Robey (314-353-1329)
Where: Emerson Chapel, 73 Strecker Rd., Ellisville, MO
(Rt 40 west to Clarkson, south to Manchester Rd, west
to Strecker Rd, north .4 mi, bldg on right, parking in rear)
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Drum Circle - Emerson Chapel
(Sponsored by CUUPS, at 7pm every 2nd Wednesday at Emerson Chapel at
73 Strecker Rd., Ellisville, MO.)
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Drum Circle - PAPADUNBAS
(Drum circle most Tuesday nights at PAPADUNBAS incense shop. Call first
to make sure.)
Where: 7403 Manchester Rd. (2 bl east of Big Bend)
When: 8:30pm
Call: 645-7272
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Drum Circle - U City Loop
(Sundays during fair weather at about 2pm or so in University City
in the plaza area by St. Louis Bread Company at 6655 Delmar.
Fairly intense, novices may feel uncomfortable participating, but
listening is great.)
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Diana's Grove
(Wicca camp in mid-Missouri. Holds weeklong summer intensive, weekend
sessions, mystery school. Camping in trees by creek, outdoor hot showers,
great food provided. Expensive but good. Some sessions women-only.)
PO Box 159
Salem, MO 65560
Phone: 573-689-2400
Email: diana...@aol.com
Where: South of Salem, MO. Directions sent upon registration.
Women's New Years Eve Retreat, Dec 29, 95 - Jan 1, 96 $100
Spring Equinox, Mar 22-24 women only $75
Summer Intensive with Starhawk and Reclaiming, Jun 8-15, 1996 $450
Drumming with Layne Redmond, July 12-14 $155
Lunacy Women's Retreat, July 15-20 women only $100 (meals extra)
Fall Equinox with Margot Adler, Sep 20-22 $155
Celebrating Community Oct 4-6 $50
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Earth Song Circle
(Earth Song Circle is a newly forming circle to learn Wiccan/Pagan Shamanism.
Learning techniques will include nature walks, music, books, games, videos,
meditations, rituals, puzzle-solving, and learning topics will include
ritual format, tools, ethics, developing talents, developing personal
tradition. Advanced topics will include developing training style, group
dynamics, communications skills, guiding newcomers, handling challenging
situations, learning to direct own circle.)
When: (temporarily postponed)
Call: Windrider - 314-773-7125
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Edge of Perception Collective
(Holds holiday celebrations, classes, events in Springfield, IL. Founded
by Cynthia Jones and Patti Storm, now of Diana's Grove. $10 normal admission.)
Mail: PO Box 1424, Springfield, IL 62705-1424
Call: 217-523-4225
Classes:
Where: 754 Woodside Drive, Springfield, IL
(I-55 to Springfield IL, Toronto Rd exit west, 2nd st. right=north,
Woodside Rd. left=west, 745 is 1st bldg on north side of Woodside rd)
Celebrations:
Where: The Beach House, Center Park, Lake Springfield, Springfield IL
(I-55 to Stevenson/East Lake Dr Rd exit left=east to East Lake Dr.
Follow around lake to sign for Henson Robinson Zoo. Turn right into park,
follow road to 2nd right. Take right, follow curve to beach house.)
Candlemas - Sat Feb 3, 1996 6:30pm $10
Summer Solstice - Sat Jun 22, 1996 $10
LLamas - Sat Aug 10 $10
Fall Equinox - Sat Sep 14 $10
Samhain - Sat Nov 2 $10
Winter Solstice - Sat Dec 21 $10
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Emerson Unitarian Universalist Chapel
(Location for Open Full Moon Circles and Circle Wildwood CUUPS chapter.)
73 Strecker Rd.
Ellisville, MO
(Rt 40 west to Clarkson, south to Manchester Rd, west
to Strecker Rd, north .4 mi, bldg on right, parking in rear)
314-256-7393 (St. Louis Tel No)
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Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual Pagans
When: First Thursday of month, 7:00pm
Where: MoKaBe's - 3606 Arsenal (at Grand)
Call: Jerry - 314-647-0534
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Goddess Women Gathering
(Women's spiritual community, goddess-centered, woman-focused,
earth-affirming, celebrating the cycles of life. Offers workshops,
weekend gathering, seasonal rituals, and sister-sharing project.)
Call: Holly: 965-2917, Caroline: 867-3923, San: 949-2402
Cost: $25 - $50 per year donation
Write: GWG, c/o Holly Anderson, 8738 Townhill, Crestwood MO 63126
High Holiday Gatherings (women only):
Beltaine - Apr 27, 1996, 7-10:30pm - Midtown Arts Center, 3207 Washington
Lammas - Aug 3, 1996, 7-10:30pm - Midtown Arts Center, 3207 Washington
Samhain - Oct 26, 1996, 7-10:30pm - Midtown Arts Center, 3207 Washington
Winter Solstice - Dec 21, 1996, 7-10:30pm - Midtown Arts Center, 3207 Washington
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L.I.G.H.T.
(Metaphysics classes, Akashik readings, esoteric healing, consultations,
Ayurvedic products, lectures, seminars.)
Call: Kateri or Donald: 314-352-5943
Where: 3940 Kingsland Ct, St. Louis MO 63116
Satsanga - videos followed by meditation - 1st and 3d Sat 9:30am
Wesak - Buddha's Birthday - Fri May 3, 1996 7:30pm - guided meditation
Healing energy projections - 2nd and 4th Tue (call Kateri: 314-352-5943)
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Middle Eastern Dance - Aalim Dance Academy
(Oriental and folkloric dancing.)
Call: 576-6935
Sat Apr 27 7:30pm - Dance Show - Holiday Inn Airport, 4545 N Lindbergh $8 adv/$10 door
Sat Sep 28 7:30pm - Dance Show - TBA
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Moon Tree Circle
(Group in Columbia, MO, with Randy Wiger. Sponsors workshops and other
projects.)
P.O. Box 7201
Columbia, MO 65205
Call: Randy Wiger: 573-875-4991
Email: Moont...@AOL.COM
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Mystic Valley
(New Age, metaphysical shop. Extensive lectures and classes, see below in
"Stores & Shops" for more information.)
3228 Laclede Station Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63143
(In Deer Creek Center, south of where Hanley Road becomes Laclede
Station Rd.)
Phone: 314-645-3336
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North American Eclectic Wicca classes with Misch
(Classes discussing North American Eclectic Wicca as pricticed by the local
Northwinds coven. Classes are held at Misch's house on the Sunday morning
close to the full moon.)
When: (on temporary sabbatical)
Where: Misch's house in South County, call for directions
Call: 892-1553
Cost: Free, but please bring canned food donation
Rules: No smoking inside, bring own munchies and writing materials,
best if not allergic to dogs.
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Open Full Moon Circles
(Pagan ritual services, held by various traditions, open to the public.
Sponsored by Council for Alternative Spiritual Traditions, hosted by
Emerson Chapel. Groups wishing to sponsor rituals call phone numbers
below.)
When: Friday 7:30pm CST (8:30pm CDT) near full moon
Where: Emerson Chapel, Ellisville MO (see listing)
Rules: Under 18 need guardian, no alcohol, no skyclad
Call: Richard Robey (314-353-1329) or Jim or Joyce Higginbotham
(314-428-2475)
Cost: pass-the-hat collection to offset C.A.S.T. expenses
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Ozark Avalon
(Former home to Harvest of Light and Balefiles of Beltane. Near Columbia,
Missouri. Periodic festivals such as OAK Spirit Fest and Harvest Gathering.
150 acres, three acre lake, sweat lodge site, small cave, level camping area,
water lines, showers. Gatherings are drug and alcohol free.)
Mail: Ozark Avalon, PO Box 12, Columbia, MO 65205
Call: Randy: 573-875-4991 or Tom: 816-882-6418
Email: t...@socketis.net
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Pagan Informals - AMER
(Informal meetings held on a somewhat monthly basis at AMER members' houses
to have fun, meet interested and interesting folk, and at times talk about
items of interest to AMER folks. Folks who come are encouraged but not
required to bring food or drink.)
When: See calendar, mostly monthly Fri or Sat at 6:30pm
Where: call AMER voicemail - 994-1026, or Chris - 994-1026
Fri Mar 8, 1996, 6:30pm - at Higginbotham's, 8700 Burton, Charlack
(Surprise birthday party for Jim, don't tell Joyce!)
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Pathways
(Newage, magickal, metaphysical shop: discussion groups, lectures, classes.
Monthly calendar of events available at shop. See listing in Stores & Shops.)
8980 Watson Road.
St. Louis, Mo 63119
(Watson Rd at Grant Rd)
Phone: 314-842-0047
Wednesdays, 7:30pm - Discussion group on Pagan topics, free
Sundays, 7pm - Circle of Light Meditation, canned goods donation
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SCA - Society for Creative Anacronism - Barony of Three Rivers - Kingdom of Colontir
(Group promoting knowledge and enjoyment of Medieval and Renaissance culture.
Local chapter meets on Thursday evenings at Washington University.)
When: Thursday, 8pm (fighting practice at 6:30)
Where: Washington U., McMillan Lounge (Forest Park sometimes in summer)
WWW: http://www.inlink.com/~jbhicks/3rivers/
Newcomers Seminars
When: 3rd Tues of month, 7:30pm
Call: Dame Joan - 772-7452 or Mikjal - 664-6537
Where: 2904 Allen Ave, St. Louis
Direct: Grand South, Russell east, Nebraska north, corner of Allen
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SF - SCSFFSS - St. Charles Science Fiction/Fantasy Society
Call: 946-9147, 940-8849 (Roy Burkhart, secy)
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Starspring Men's Group
(The Starspring Men's Group is planning a men's gathering at Tower Grove
Park this summer, to better understand men's spiritual natures and how to
use male energies to make our world a better place. If interested, call
Tim Steiner.)
Tim Steiner
4459 Castleman
St. Louis, MO 63110
314-772-5402
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Washington University Campus Pagans
(Weekly or bi-weekly informal discussion group.)
When: Mon, 7pm
Where: Basement of Mallinckrodt Center
Call: 644-2036
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Wicca Classes with Dana Eilers
(History and theory of Wicca and Magic. Series ends with ritual.
Classes beyond Wicca101 require previous classes as prerequisites or
premission of the instructor. Limited to 20, age 18 or older or parental
permission.)
When: Wicca101 starts Sat Jan 13, 6:30pm
Wicca202 starts Sat May 11, 6:30pm
Call: Dana Eilers - 771-0474 for information, directions
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FESTIVALS
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Dragonfest
(Annual Neo-Pagan festival in the Colorado Rockies, a couple hours from
Denver. This year's theme is "Mirth and Reverence." Primitive camping
beside mountain lake at 800 ft altitude. Alcohol permitted, but firearms
and illegal drugs aren't. Rituals, workshops, kids and teens programs,
bardic circle, merchants, kitchen serving breakfast and beverages. Limit
700 people. Must preregister by July 1, no at-gate registrations.)
Mail: Dragonfest, PO Box 6927, Denver CO 80206
Phone: 303-628-4662 (voicemail)
Email: df...@hisys.com
Cost: $35 adults, $30 teens, $15 kids 3-12
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Harvest Gathering
(held at Ozark Avalon, near Columbia Missouri. Rituals, workshops, sweat
lodge, bardic competition, children's activities. Please preregister,
local St. Louis folk will be happy to make copies of form.)
When: Aug 30 - Sep 2 (Labor Day Weekend
Where: Ozark Avalon Sanctuary near Columbia, directions upon registration
Cost: $35, $45 after 8/1, Day Pass $20 ($25 after 8/1), under 18 free
(but must be accompanied by parent or guardian)
Mail: Ozark Avalon, PO Box 12, Columbia, MO 65205
Call: Randy (573-875-4991) or Tom (816-882-6418)
Email: t...@socketis.net
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LifeSong (was Harvest of Light) and Balefiles of Beltane (BOB)
(The folks who have been putting on BOB and Harvest of Light for a number
of years now call themselves LifeSong Coven, but they are still there,
putting on their festivals, even if some of them are long distance. But
now festivals are being held at Diana's Grove. Diversity and skyclad welcome,
drugs and alcohol are not. Kids welcome but your responsibility. Register
early, because it fills quickly.
MUST SEND REGISTRATION! Several of us will make copies if needed
Balefires of Beltane (BOB)
When: Fri April 26-28, 1996
Where: Diana's Grove, near Salem, MO
Cost: $25 pre-Mar 30; $35 pre-Apr 6; $45 pre-Apr 13; less for under 16
Write: PO Box 313, Columbia, Mo 65205-0313
LifeSong
When: Fri Aug 30-Sep 2, 1996
Where: Diana's Grove, near Salem, MO
Cost: $25 pre-Jul 12; $35 pre-Jul 26; $45 pre-Aug 9; less for under 16
Write: PO Box 313, Columbia, Mo 65205-0313
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Magical Weekend
(Weekend of rituals, discussions, lectures, shopping for craft
items, networking. Annual event for many years.)
When: Friday, Oct 25 and Saturday, Oct 26
Where: Howard Johnson Executive Inn, Bridgeton
Cost: $20 (tentative), less for portions
Call: Jim & Joyce Higginbotham (314-428-2475)
Write: PO Box 2564, Overland MO 63114
Email: tig...@inlink.com
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O.A.K Spirits Festival
(Summer Solstice festival to be held at Ozark Avalon Sanctuary, the former
location of Balefiles of Beltaine and Harvest of Light (Lifesong).
105 acres, three acre lake, sweat lodge, rustic environment. Dreamers, dancers,
seekers, children welcome.)
When: Fri Jun 21 - Sun Jun 23
Where: Ozark Avalon Sanctuary, near Columbia MO (directions upon registration)
Cost: $35 if early registration (by June 11), $45 after, less if under 18
Call: 573-875-4991
Write: Ozark Avalon, PO Box #12, Columbia, MO 65205
Email: Moont...@aol.com
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Pagan Picnic - 4th Annual St. Louis Pagan Picnic
(Largest Pagan event in the St. Louis Area. Rituals, workshops, discussion
groups, drumming, potluck dinner, raffles, door prizes, children's magical
fashion contest, vendors, networking, fun! Everybody is welcome. Expecting
500-700 people, this is the best way to network with the local Pagan community.)
When: Sat July 27, 11am to 7pm
Where: Tower Grove Park, close to Kingshighway & Arsenal
Cost: Can of food donation for AMER food drive
Call: 314-385-6255, or ElBee (314-772-1274), Jim & Joyce (314-248-2475)
Write: Omnistic Fellowship, PO Box 2564, Overland MO 63114
Email: tig...@inlink.com
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Pagan Spirit Gathering (PSG)
(Festival celebrating Summer Solstice and Pagan culture. Rituals, workshops,
drumming, dancing, marketplace, discussions, community building. Rustic,
private area, clothes optional & ritual garb ok, tenting normal, no electrical
hookups, bring own food or meal plan, limit 600 participants.)
When: June 16-23, 1996
Where: Big Valley nature preserve in southwestern Wisconsin
Call: 608-924-2216 (M-F 1-4pm) fax: 608-924-5961
Cost: $110 adult till May 3, $125 till June 5 cutoff, less for other ages
meal plan: $40/15 meals, $60/21 meals
Checks with registration form to: PSG (to address below)
Write: Circle, PO Box 219, Mt. Horeb, WI 53572
Email: cir...@mhtc.net
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Pan-Pagan Fest
(Northern Indiana, near Plymouth.)
When: Wed, Aug 7-11, 1996
Write: Midwest Pagan Council, PO Box 160, Western Springs IL 60558
Call: 708-795-9660
Cost: $45 adults
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Rainbow Gathering - 25th Annual Gathering of the Tribes
(Planned consensus anarchy, camping under primitive conditions with long hikes
to get there, trench toilets, alternative medicine, many workshops, drum circles
that go on for days, tens of thousands of people,pray for peace, celebrate
diversity, a total trip.)
What: 25th Annual Rainbow Gathering
When: June 21-July 10, 1996
Where: Eleven Point District, Mark Twain National Forest, southern Missouri
Call: 202-PYREMAL
Mail: Rainbow 96, PO Box 840 Mt. Pine, AR 71956 (501-760-3970)
Regulations Hotline: 312-409-0018 (recording)
WWW: http://www.WelcomeHome.org/rainbow.html
FTP: ftp.WelcomeHome.org
Usenet: alt.gathering.rainbow
Directions: I-44 southwest to Rolla, Hwy 63 south to Cabool, Hwy 60/63 south
to West Plains, Hwy 160 east to Thomasville, Hwy 99 north 3 miles,
Forest Service Road #3173 east 3 miles to parking. Welcome Home!
What: Rainbow International Gathering
When: July 7-Aug 8, 1996
Where: Portugal, site to be announced
Write: Cristoforus, Rainbow-Info-Coordination, Postfach 4016, 8022 Zurich,
Switzerland
Call: 0041-77-933845
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Rainbow Gathering - Ozark Rainbow Gathering
(Local St. Louis Rainbow group, supporting Ozarks area)
Wednesday meetings at 7:30pm at MoKaBe's - 3606 Arsenal
Third Sunday Potlucks at noon at various locations (call)
Apr - Sep meets at Forest Park Site 1, look for green tarp
Ozark Regional Spring Council - Apr 5-8, 1996 - near Leasburg, MO
Call: Natrosius: 895-4606, or Zoe: 772-5042, or Toad: 895-4606
Mail: Ozark Rainbow Family, PO Box 29446, St. Louis, MO 63126-7446
Email: z...@welcomehome.org, r...@welcomehome.org
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Starwood XVI Festival
(Annual New Age festival in New York State, featuring many classes,
workshops, music and dance, poetry and film. 1500 attendees expected.
Pagan and Wiccan offerings include Silver RavenWolf, Oberon Zell, Rev
Jacque Zaleski of Church of Iron Oak, etc. Must pre-register by July 1.)
Sponsor: A.C.E. - Association for Consciousness Exploration
Write: 1643 Lee Road #9, Cleveland Heights, OH 44118
Call: 216-932-5421
Email: so...@wcsb.org
WWW: http://wcsb.org/~sote/stwd96.html
Where: Brushwood Folklore Center, Sherman NY 716-761-6750 for directions
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REN - Bristol Renaissance Faire
(Large Renaissance fair held annually.)
When: Weekends end of Jun - Aug
Cost: $13 adults (better check this)
Where: Route I94 between Chicago and Milwaukee. Take Russel Road exit
just north of border between IL and WI, go west a mile or so,
look for signs and traffic
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REN - Kansas City, Kansas, Renaissance Festival
(Recreation of 16th century village, 150 artisans, 5 stages)
When: Weekends for 7 weeks starting Labor Day
Where: 628 N 126 St., Bonner Springs, KS
Direct: 15 mins west of Kansas City, off I-70 at Bonner Springs
Call: 816-561-8005
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SCA - Drunken Mammoth Inn & Pub - Canton of Riverhold
(Melee tourney, archery, competitions, meat-heavy feasting, swimming,
primitive camping, merchants.)
When: Fri Jul 5 6pm - Sun Jul 7 noon
Where: St. Joe State Park, Farmington MO (1 hr south of St. Louis)
Write: Rodger C. Francis II, 1006 Weber Rd, Farmington MO 63640
Email: rfra...@knights.farminton.k12.mo.us (Subject: mammoth)
WWW: http://www.inlink.com/~jbhicks/3rivers/events/mammoth8.html
Cost: $5 site fee, $6 feast fee, kids 6-12 $3.50, under 6 free
Checks payable to: SCA Inc. Canton of Riverhold
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SCA - Lilies War - Kingdom of Calontir
(The Kingdom of Calontir invites the Known World to join in a friendly
War in the heartland of the Known World. The theme for the war will be
The Crusades, with the sides representing the (so-called) Christian
Crusaders fighting the "defenders of their home-lands.")
When: June 8 thru June 16, 1996
Where Kelsey Short Youth Camp, Camp Branch Road, Smithville Lake, MO
(I-70 west toward Kansas City, I-35 north, Hwy 92 west, Hwy E
north following curves in road to Camp Branch Road, cross arm of
lake and continue north on Camp Branch. Camp on right.)
Cost: $20 adult members, $23 adult nonmembers, 17 & under: $1 per yr old
checks to SCA Inc. - Calontir Lilies War
Call: Dale Belcher 316-331-8230, Susan Jackson 913-334-2098
WWW: http://bluejay.creighton.edu/~ka0osk/lilies.html
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SCA - Pennsic XXV - Society for Creative Anacronism
(Annual war, draws some 9,000 people.)
When: Aug 3 through Aug 18, 1996
Where: Coopers Lake Campground, near Slippery Rock, PA
(I-80 or PA Tpk to I-79 to Rte 422 west 1 mi, Currie Rd right 1 mi
to Coopers Lake)
Cost: Final Weekend (Thu 8/15 thru Sun 8/18): $47 (-$10 member)
more for earlier arrivel, less for minors and children
Write: Preregistration desired (must be RECEIVED pre-June 22) must send
information, SASEs, and check to:
Coopers Lake Campground
Pennsic Registration
205 Currie Road
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
Preregistration forms available from WWW site below, or from
local SCA group meeting Thursdays at Washington U
WWW: http://www.whitebelt.com/pennsic/
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SCA - Thirty Year Celebration - Society for Creative Anacronism
When: June 7-16, 1996
Where: Vancouver, WA - Clark County Fairgrounds
Cost: $20/adults (less for young, less for families, more later on)
Regist: Thirty-Year Celebration
PO Box 4321
Blaine Post Office
Blaine WA 98231
Email: sca...@kwantlen.bc.ca
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SF - ARCHON 20 - St. Louis SF & Fantasy Convention
(More literary CON, expect about 1200-1600 folks. And Ray Bradbury, Ray
Harryhausen - special effects wizard, Forrest J. Ackerman, and Julius
Schwartz - DC Comics editor. Panels, seminars, readings, masquerades, art
show & auction, dealers, gaming, childrens programming.)
When: Oct 4-6, 1996
Where: Collinsvill, IL, Gateway Convention Center
Rooms: Holiday Inn 1000 Eastport Plaza Dr. (reservations: 800-551-5133)
single/double:$79, trpl/quad:$83
Cost: Memberships: $17 till 3/31, $20 till 8/31, $25 after
Call: Rich & Michelle Zelich - 314-326-3026 zel...@bosco.army.mil
Write: Archon 20, PO Box 483, Chesterfield MO 63006-0483
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STORES & SHOPS
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Higher Ground (was Mystic Forest)
(In Union Station on second floor. Books, stones, jewelry, incense,
sculpture, Native American, fantasy, tarot. Recently under new owner,
Ernie Beiermann, who intends to create a bit more open space, and bring
in Egyptian, Norse, Celtic, Pagan.)
236 Pullman Market
Union Station
St. Louis, MO 63103
Who: Ernie & Sandy Beiermann
Phone: 314-621-6529
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Mystic Valley
(New Age, metaphysical shop. Books, music, drums, art, stones, incense,
health. Extensive lectures and classes, see "Illuminations" multi-page
spread in Pathfinder for information.
3228 Laclede Station Rd.
St. Louis, MO 63143
(In Deer Creek Center, south of where Hanley Road becomes Laclede
Station Rd.)
Phone: 314-645-3336
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PAPADUNBAS
(700 varieties of incense, incense seminars twice a month, essential oils,
silver jewelry, bulk herbs, candles, drums, martial art supplies.
Also check out Three Rivers Aikido there.)
7403 Manchester (2 bl east of Big Bend)
St. Louis MO 63143
314-645-7272
Drum Circle, Tuesday nights, 8:30pm
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Papa Legba's Spiritual Supply
(Eclectic botanica, herbs, incense, candles, books, jewelry, robes.
Tarot readings, small classes, friendly staff & shop kitty.)
3718 Gravois
St. Louis, MO 63116
314-771-7477
Mon-Sat, Noon to 7pm
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Pathways
(Newage, magickal, metaphysical shop: books, art, crystals, herbs, incense,
tapes, drums, tarot readings and classes, lectures. Monthly calendar of
events available at shop.)
8980 Watson Road.
St. Louis, Mo 63119
(Watson Rd at Grant Rd)
Phone: 314-842-0047
Wednesdays, 7:30pm - Discussion group on Pagan topics, free
Sundays, 7pm - Circle of Light Meditation, canned goods donation
3d Thursday, 8pm - Men's Spirituality Group
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PUBLICATIONS
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Circle Network News
(Quarterly paper covering Pagan topics, published by Circle, a Shamanic
Wiccan Church and resource center 30 miles west of Madison, Wisconsin.)
Cost: $15 bulk mail, $20 1st class in US (more outside)
Where: Circle, Box 219, Mt. Horeb, WI 53572
Phone: 608-924-2216 (m-f 1-4pm central time)
Email: cir...@mhtc.net
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Green Egg
(Quarterly journal for the Church of All Worlds - CAW. Articles, columns,
reviews. Probably most comprehensive coverage of Pagan events of similar
journals.)
Cost: $18 bulk mail, $24 1st class in US (more outside)
Where: Green Egg, PO Box 1542, Ukiah, CA 95482
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Pathfinder
(Free paper, roughly every two months, covering New Age and Pagan activities
in St. Louis, greater Missouri, and Kansas areas. Available at most Pagan
and New Age shops.)
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ACTIVISM
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ACLU - American Civil Liberties Union of Eastern Missouri
(Freedom of Religion Task Force meets monthly in downtown Clayton.
Contact Joyce Armstrong at phone number below.)
Mail: 4557 Laclede Ave, St. Louis, MO 63108
Phone: 314-361-2111
FAX: 314-361-3135
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Confluence
(Environmental news of the Mississippi River Valley and Ozark Bioregion.
Not-for-profit newspaper covering St. Louis area environmental and social
issues.)
Mail: The Three River Confluence, PO Box 63232, St. Louis, MO 63163
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Mainstream Voters
(Non-partisan, interfaith group educating citizens about growing threat to
constitutional freedoms posed by sectarian political extremists. Wants
to be "mainstream" so less Pagan-friendly than People of Faith, but more
organized.)
PO Box 270214
St. Louis, MO 63127
Meeting location (unless otherwise noted):
Zion United Methodist Church
1603 Union Road
(South St. Louis, north of Reavis Barracks Rd.)
Cost: Membership donation: $15/yr, $25 fam, $5 clergy, $50 Friend
Call: 314-892-0293 (voice); 314-892-1255 (fax)
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People of Faith Alliance
(Non-partisan, interfaith, political organization promoting alternatives to
the politics of fear, intolerance, and hate. Pagan-friendly.)
978 Somerfor Place
St. Louis, MO 63141
Meeting Location:
1st Congregational Church
6501 Wydown Blvd.
Clayton, MO 63105
Call: Fred Tilinski 314-447-6747 or Karla McGown 314-821-5272
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Working Assets Long Distance
(Long distance phone service that contributes 1% of phone charges to social
causes such as environment, human rights, peace, and economic justice.
Monthly free calls to express views to decision-makers.)
Write: 701 Montgomery St, Fourth Floor, San Francisco CA 94111-9473
Call: 800-788-8588
WWW: http://www.wald.com/
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Internet, World-Wide Web, BBS
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Pagan Events Calendar: (YOU'RE LOOKING AT IT)
http://walden.mo.net/~tjc/stlpag/calendar.html
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AMER (Alliance for Magical and Earth Religions)
http://www.inner-sanctum.com/magus/AMER
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BBS - Changewinds
(24 hrs, 14.4 modem, WWIV BBS software, Pagan files and subscriptions)
Call: 314-426-8775
Reqts: need to fill out application
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Brad Hicks: Finding Weirdness in St. Louis
http://www.inlink.com/~jbhicks/
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Circle Wildwood (CUUPS chapter, affiliated with Emerson Chapel)
http://walden.mo.net/~kelt/wildwood.html
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Emerson Chapel (Unitarian Universalist)
http://walden.mo.net/~kelt