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418 Benefit: Vortex Cabaret, Satyrday

kwai — Wed, 03 Sep 2008 17:59:47 -0700

Start: 2008-09-06 20:00

End: 2008-09-06 22:55

Timezone: Etc/GMT-7

Come on down to the 418, 418 Front Street, on saturday for a beneift cabaret/dance party. 8pm till whenever.

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Watsonville Pride Information

Stuart — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 16:31:00 -0700

Watsonville Latino Pride Information

Below is a map of the march and a map of the festival. Also is the program schedule for the festival in the park.

Free Parking is available at the Civic Center parking structure on 275
Main St, Watsonville, CA (click for map). If you are taking the bus, please consult the Santa Cruz Metro website at www.scmtd.com

10:00am Set-up

10:30am Gather on Peck and Union St to March

11:15am March steps off (goes north on Union street, Right on Riverside , Right onto Main St and back to the Plaza)

12:00-5:00pm Festival in the Park

5:00pm Be cleaned up by this time

6:00pm-10:00pm After party at Blue Skies Caffe on 1983 Main St , Watsonville

Info: watsonvillepride@yahoo.com

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GARAGE SALE this Sunday @ Jasmin T's

Alicorn — Thu, 21 Aug 2008 14:09:30 -0700

Hey Fae's and Friends,

Garage Sale!

Alicorn here. I wanted to announce the GARAGE SALE we are having at Jasmin T's house this Sunday! Early Morning - Mid Afternoon (8am-2pm or so). There will be 3 or 4 of us selling GOOD ITEMS! Please come by to help support the Alicorn GasMoney Fund for my move to Portland next week. 219 Myrtle St. near Santa Cruz High School.

Big Sale Sunday Aug. 24

8am- 2pm-ish

219 Myrtle St.

Directions: Coming from Laurel St turn LEFT on Myrtle St after high school field. There will be signs. or call me 415-847-8711

Good stuff for BURNING MAN + small furniture, surf gear,& camping equipment.

Love you!,

Alicorn

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Heart Circle & Potluck this Sunday

hammer — Tue, 19 Aug 2008 17:04:07 -0700

Heart circle and potluck happens this Sunday at Hammer's house; 707 National Street

Heart Circle is 5:00 - 7:00 PM

Potluck is 7:00 - 9:00 PM

Perhaps we can all go to Watsonvilles first every Gay Pride March- Anyone interested?

It has been suggested that we put on the table our plans for a Fall gathering, Spring gathering, possible winter solstice and also the possibiliity of a return of the Kasbah Cabaret. Come and share from your heart and plan with us the future of fun and insprie us.

Affections,

Hammer

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Marriage Gallery Reception

dhawante — Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:45:58 -0700

Hey Faeries,

The Diversity Center will be hosting a reception for Kwai Lam and Marie Garcia showing their photos of the first day of gay weddings in Santa Cruz. I know that all of us are not supporters of the institution of marriage, but the sweetness of the photos captured that day speak to the power of love and commitment in our community. The fact that we now have the option to choose marriage is a wonderful thing. Come celebrate this with us!

Admission is free, but this event is also a fundraiser to help defeat the anti-marraige initiative, Propostion 8, so if you have some extra $$, bring your checkbook and help fund our local campaign to defeat this initiative. Thanks!

Wedding Gallery Reception

Saturday, August 23rd

6pm to 10pm

The Diversity Center

Refreshments Provided

Hope to see you there!

Jimber

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Heart Circle and Potluck

hammer — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 13:05:21 -0700

Start: 2008-08-24 17:00

End: 2008-08-24 21:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT-7

Heart Circel 5-7 PM

Potluck 7-9 PM

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Heart Circle and Potluck -8.24.08

hammer — Sat, 09 Aug 2008 13:03:27 -0700

Hey All-

Heart circle this month has been postponed to the fourth Sunday instead of the second Sunday of August. So we'll be meeting for heart circle at 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM and have potluck to follow from 7:00 to 9:00 PM. At Hammer's at 707 National St. That's August 24- 4th Sunday of this month.

Hammer

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Housing for Bernd

Shane — Sat, 02 Aug 2008 16:23:48 -0700

Hey Faeries,

Some of you may have already met Bernd. He is new to town and moving up from Monterey. He wanted me to post this for him to find housing. Love, Shane

=======Monterey Institute of International Studies Student Seeks Private Studio/Cottage in Santa Cruz area
I am interested in finding a private studio or cottage to rent in the Santa Cruz area beginning approximately September 1st. I am an artist, writer and massage therapist and value a quiet setting for my home environment. The ideal place would be in Santa Cruz or close enough to town that I could easily get around, get groceries, etc. without a car being necessary. Here are some other aspects I am looking for:
•    Furnished (bed, desk, an actual closet and some kitchen appliances)
•    Washer and dryer on site
•    Quiet
•    At least 400 square feet

Please contact Bernd at 415-283-8100 or at bernd@berndgeels.com.

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Elana/Windtree: Invitation to lend $upport

kwai — Mon, 28 Jul 2008 10:10:07 -0700

Hi All, I'm forwarding this along to the list. Elena as been a sweet and generous hostess for us, including living our no-one-turned-away-for-lack-of-funds gathering policy by waiving/taking what we could offer for per-person charges when folks were on tight budgets. (As a gathering organizer I try to avoid asking this, but it has happened).

Hugs
Kwai

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am I finally on this list? I'm getting dizzy from circular thinking!

Heron Saline — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 17:38:12 -0700

am I finally on this list? I'm getting dizzy from circular thinking!

ok. I feel better now.

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Farmer John: Fire is PAST and OK

kwai — Sun, 27 Jul 2008 10:00:14 -0700

Hi All, here's an update from John and Rojelio, (and hugs from me returning from free activist witch camp at wolf creek)

Dear Family and Friends,
After more than a month of anxious days preparing for and watching two
large wildfires approach our farm and neighbors in Carmel Valley (with
time out to have the "flap" removed from my skull leaving me without
for the next 3-6 months while a replacement is made)I am happy to say
that we are out danger of the "Basin Fire"! More later.
On the health front the latest MRI revealed no trace of cancer present
and I am finding the chemo less debilitating than it might be. Rogelio
has managed to keep the garden perfect even through the fire.
I hope you are well and enjoying your summer .
Love,
John (y Rogelio)

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Thank you so much

Shane — Tue, 22 Jul 2008 20:54:52 -0700

Hi Everyone,
I have to thank all of you who came to my birthday party and especially those who contributed to putting it all together. YOU REALLY WENT ALL OUT!!! It was beyond anything I imagined would happen. I learned about surrender, trust and deep love. I have been in tears on many occasions since then as I think about it. Although I was not able to show my deepest feelings at the time (because I was actually overwhelmed), since then, I have been overcome with emotion and a sense of intense gratitude, feeling loved, and nurtured on a very deep level that I cannot even fully describe. The entire event was transformative for me and again I am reminded of how wealthy and abundantly rich I am to have you ALL in my life and in my community. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.
With much love from my heart,
Shaynala

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8pm Ritual at Birthday Party this Sat 19th

Shane — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:45:23 -0700

Hi Faeries,
Just a Last Minute Reminder about Shane's Birthday Party!
Come at 8 p.m. for a Special Ritual to kick off the evening with some Faerie magic,
and the rest will unfold from there...
When: Saturday, July 19th, 8 p.m.
Where: Shane's House, 603 Bay Street in Santa Cruz
Got Quesions? Call Francine at 459-8609.
Bring a drinks or food to share, of course...
(but no presents, please)
We can't wait to see you there-
Hugs,
Francine

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Ride from SF to SC Heart Circle this Sunday

Alicorn — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 17:35:07 -0700

Hey Fae's, Alicorn here. I will be up in the City this Sunday and was hoping to catch a ride with any of you City Queens who are going to Santa Cruz for the Heart Circle @ 5pm. I will be going to Glide in the morning, but can ride down any time after that. Please call me if this can work for you. 415-847-8711Love 'n Stuff,Alicorn

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Farmer John and fire breaks

dlatham — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 09:02:36 -0700

Dear Feys, I'd like to go up and help Farmer John with fire breaks,
but I know my car couldn't make it up that road. If anyone is
going I'd appreciate a ride. I'd be coming from Berkeley but
could meet up in Santa Cruz, Carmel Valley, or anywhere.

Please call if you can help me.

Love, Daniel

510-540-0506

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John Kinder: Fire Prep Help Desired; John's Chipper

kwai — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 17:44:18 -0700

Hi All, John is doing well recovering from his surgery. He's in good spirits, especially given that a piece of his skull is missing (left off for easy access). He and Rojellio continue to rake and otherwise make more space between buildings and burnables.

The fire approaches from two directions. It's still miles away, but clearly-and spectacularly-visible. CDF is letting it burn. 'Could be there in a week, or less...it all depends on the weather.

If you're interested in helping, call John at 831.915.5704.

Let's continue to hold John, Rojellio and the Farm in our prayers.

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Peter Sabi's in hospital

Shane — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 08:57:28 -0700

"Friends, beloveds and fans of Peter Sabi: I invite you to join me in praying for Peter tomorrow during his surgery. The surgery will begin tomorrow (Monday) morning at 7:30 AM PST and is expected to last about 5 hours. I have sent my prayers (below) to the Naraya dance community, which will reach over a thousand of the most powerful folks I know. Peter has modeled for me (and everyone who knows him) what it is to LIVE in a state of grace, joy, humor, enchantment and love; my Naraya family have taught me how to pray. I just spoke with Peter; he is optimistic and feels extremely blessed and supported.

I ask for prayers for my beloved friend Peter Sabi, aka Charisma Love-Jones. While some of us were dancing in Wolf Creek, he discovered that there is a large tumor encompassing his left kidney, his spleen, part of his pancreas and pushing against his stomach. It is still unknown if the tumor is malignant or benign. I asked for prayers in person while in the dance circle, now I am asking again. Tomorrow morning, Monday 7 July at 7:30 AM PST, at Loma Linda University Hospital in Loma Linda, CA, Peter is scheduled for surgery to have the tumor and all affected organs/partial organs removed. The surgeon expects that the surgery will take five hours and hopes to be able to save most or all of his pancreas and stomach.

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Farmer John Update from Ross

kwai — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 09:32:42 -0700

[ From Ross, John's nephew ]

Hello All,

It's been a while since we've sent out an update, chiefly because there
has been very little news.

John has completed three cycles of his chemotherapy pills (Temodar) and
is tolerating the medicine well. He had an MRI performed on Monday
which showed no tumor regrowth. His white blood cell counts are good.

He had a minor outpatient procedure to re-close the persistent infection
around his surgical wound, and that seemed to have done the trick.
However, this week we noticed some problems with the wound which caused
our surgeon to decide that the piece of bone was too infected to save.
Yesterday he had surgery to remove the bone flap. The surgery went very
well, and John is resting comfortably in the hospital. He will be
without the bone for a few months and then it will be replaced with an
artificial replacement.

Many may have heard about the Basin Complex fire burning near the farm.
The fire is now just a couple of miles from the farm. Last week
bulldozers cleared a firebreak just below the farm, and fire fighters
have been working to clear brush and improve the firebreak. The farm is
well prepared already, and about the only thing left to do is keep our
fingers crossed.

Thank you all for all your continued good wishes and love and support.

-Ross

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Bday Party is Sat the 19th, not the 16th!

Shane — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:00:12 -0700

Hi Faeries,
Red, no wait, Pink...Alert on this Major Faerie Event: Our Shane is having a Birthday,
And we are throwing him a party!
Come at 8 p.m. for a Special Ritual to kick off the evening with some Faerie magic,
and the rest will unfold from there...
When: Saturday, July 19th, 8 p.m. Where: Shane's House, 603 Bay Street in Santa Cruz
Got Quesions? Call Francine at 459-8609.
Bring a drinks or food to share, of course...(but no presents, please)
We can't wait to see you there- Hugs,
Francine

Check out our SC farery website to see the AMAZING Party Invite in full color!!

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Farmer John: operation this week & requesting firebreak help

kwai — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 13:04:42 -0700

Hi All, the latest from John, yesterday, he will be in surgery sometime this week. He didn't go into details, but was dealing with a staph infection/surgery complication so my guess is that this is the reason for the surgery.

Fire-wise: CDF showed up the other day and did some fire-break creation: however they left without doing any below the cabin, down by the 'long term parking' area and hot tub. That area is too steep for buldozers and must be done by hand. John had thought that they would, but they just left. So he is inviting folks willing and able to do some hand brush clearing. His tools should be back and fixed by now, so you don't need tools (gloves would be good), but energy. Last word was that the fire was still several days away.

General help/support still needed as well--cooking and helping out.

John's # is 831-915-5704. Call him, or email jkinder@earthlink.net
Let's hold him in our prayers.

Hugs

Kwai

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Farmer John Fire Update: help still needed with preventititve measures; fire still a couple ridges away.

kwai — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 20:57:57 -0700

Subject says it. The fire is still a ridge behind the far ridge you see looking out from the bench at the labrynth. CDF is working on the _bottom_ of the fire, which is at highway one. So far they are only assessing here, but will be starting to bulldoze in the area tommorow. Tasajara has been evacuated of guests. The word is that Tasajara road is controled by the Sherrif at the bottom. Jimber did a bunch of weed whacking and clearing, there is still more to do. (Go Jimber, John says thanks!)

The fire is actually two, coming together.Basin Complex (Gallery and Basin Fires)

John is inviting help, most especially those with weed whackin/chain sawing/brush clearing desire/experience/tools. (He does have a couple of weed whackers and a chain saw). If you're interested, call or email him: JohnKinder@earthlink.net, or 831.915.5704.

The photo below I took last night from the labrynth, with a 200mm lens (moderate telephoto)

Hugs and let's keep John and his land in our prayers and thoughts.
kwai

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Looking For A New Place To Live

lou3d — Thu, 29 May 2008 13:39:31 -0700

heya--heya!!!

It's time for me to find a new place to live. Any leads would be greatly appreciated!

Ideal:
--Santa Cruz Proper, but not downtown
--detached studio, cottage, 1 bed--with own bath and cooking facilities
--Quiet
and away from any obvious "chemical" or off-gassing exposures (not near
laundry, fireplace smoke, natural gas burn-off, pesticides, tobacco
smoke, excessive traffic, factory setting, etc. (I'm VERY sensitive)
--Older structure would be better (Off-gassed already) with no plans for new construction or painting or termite extermination)
--On-site Laundry and parking
--I have a Sec. 8 Housing Voucher from Housing Authority and am on Social Security Disability so Rent is guaranteed.
--Can pay $800 to $1150 depending on size and quality of the unit

Of course, any combination/permutation of my ideal and existing would be
entertained

Have excellent financial and personal references and do not smoke, drink or drug and quiet.

Please call me or refer my number to interested parties

Thanks!

Lou DeLucia 831.429-5137 Early Morn is best--8-10 am

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Gov Office polling the Supreme Court's decision

Shane — Sun, 25 May 2008 22:44:36 -0700

Please call, then pass this along, if you have a chance...

The office of Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger is polling reaction to the
California Supreme Court decision overturning the ban on gay marriage. Most
of the response they are getting is in OPPOSITION to the court action.

To vote in support of the Supreme Court's decision on LGBT marriage:

1. call 1-916-445-2841

2. press 1, 5, 1, 1 (these really are the prompts to push)

After you've done this, please send it on to all supporters you know.

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Alicorn for hire!

Alicorn — Sun, 25 May 2008 09:53:27 -0700

Hey Fae's,

Alicorn here. If you have gardening or housekeeping projects that you need to get done, I am your man! I need some work this month, so I am offering my man-forces and organization/motivational services for hire. If you have cleaning that needs done, I can help. If you need your front yard worked on, I can help. If you have a house or office project you have been wanting to get done for months, I can help. Darling, if you need help cleaning your room, I can help! I love you guys. Please call me and we can set something up this week 415-847-8711.

Thanks and Blessings,

Alicorn

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Elena/Windtree says "Thanks"

kwai — Sun, 25 May 2008 09:36:40 -0700

Hi All, here's the latest update from her...I think most of it you've already seen, but since she asked me to forward...

Dear Kwai,
It is a miracle for sure! The area where we were going to build the Labyrinth in Shekhinah's name and the Peace Pole still stands. No lives were lost in the fire and we are all o.k. Thank you for your concern. Could you please forward this to my Radical Fairy friends. Thanks
Blessings to you,
Elena

Dear friends and family,
Thank you all for your love and support to me and for WindTree in regards to the Summit fire in
the Santa Cruz Mountains. This has been a very difficult time being in the 40 mile winds and
watching WindTree surrounded in flames and knowing many of my nearby neighbors had already lost
their homes. I got the call around 6 a.m. that Maymens Flats was on fire. I went to wake up my
guest in another cabin and led her out towards Watsonville. I needed to get to a neighbor who was
without transportation and phone. Her 6 year old son has asthma and can not be around smoke. We
went back up to WindTree and she got my truck to evacuate her dogs. At around 9 a.m. Janet came
up through Watsonville and found me on the road about 5 miles south of WindTree. She was
determined to get to WindTree for her ATV. So we walked back up into the mountains to get the ATV
out passing fire trucks and blazes along the way. Crazy! When
we got there, fire was flaming up the Goddess trail by the TeePee which was in flames, all around the
Medicine wheel and behind the Critter cabin fire was flooding that canyon space. By this time my
neighbors home to the left and trailers were burnt to the ground. It was all unbelievable. I was in
shock and couldn't think what to grab. Not much time left so we got on the ATV and raced out. Later
we decided to go back up the mountain as my neighbor with the dogs only could get 3 of her 5
animals out. Flying past fire crews and flames jumping the road we made it to their house but the
dogs were too scared and we couldn't get them out from under the house. We had to leave as our hearts
were ponding and flames ripping. By the end of the day I thought that WindTree was burned to the
ground. Again Janet and I decide to go back to WindTree to just see what was up. When I got to the
driveway Boulder Creek fire fighters were stretched out exhausted and Many of the buildings were
still standing! I was in such a state of gratitude for their valiant effort to save the main buildings. Firefighters are the best.
Both my neighbors living to the right had lost everything. It looked like a war zone. Although some of the cabins burned to the ground, it truly is a miracle that much of WindTree is still there.
Although things could change with fire for days, I am even more convinced that WindTree is a holy
sacred place. Thank you again for all your prayers and love. You are powerful and it all has helped.
Love and in gratitude,
Elena

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Pride Monitors

Shane — Sat, 24 May 2008 14:39:14 -0700

Hey Parade Marchers!!
We need to have 2 of us be monitors for our contingent. This involves wearing a gorgeous orange vest and going to a brief training before the event to ensure safety during the march. Please consider this or ask friends to do it for us. Please contact Jimber at the Diversity Center 425-5422 or Shane at 345-2412 if you are available. Please call ASAP!
Thanks,
Shane, Cobra & Sandy

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Windtree Update: some building there, some gone; thanks from Elena

kwai — Fri, 23 May 2008 18:12:47 -0700

Hi All, I'm forwarding this update. Let's continue to hold Elena in our prayers, and look to help we can support her magically, emotionally and logistically during the upcoming period. Remember the Chinese proverb: "Crisis = Opportunity", although this seems not the former.

Hugs
Kwai

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Mark Your Calendars! Shaynala's 1st Bday Party!

Shane — Thu, 22 May 2008 11:41:09 -0700

Hey Everyone!
Well, I have decided to have my very first Birthday Party ever this year!! Francine has graciously offered to throw me a party for my 45th birthday. Francine will be sending out more info as it gets closer to the date, but I am really hoping that you can come and celebrate with me.

Mark Your Calendars:
Shane's Birthday Party Celebration
Saturday Night July 19th, 2008

Love,
Shaynala

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Adding your photos to the Gallery

kwai — Fri, 16 May 2008 09:41:21 -0700

Hi All, a couple of folks have enquired how to do this. You're all welcome to post photos here: anyone who has been checked off (it's a manual process, by me) as a faerie can do it. (can you say spam?)

Easy, but not particularly intuitive...the price of an understated interface.

Here goes

Log in, you'll see your name in the left navigation area.
Click on the Gallery link at the top of the page to go to the gallery
- Click on the right down arrow icon and choose Add Album

Fill out the form with Name, title, etc. Note that Name should be lower case letters only, no spaces nor puncutaion.
Click the Create button at bottom.
When the page refreshes, you'll see Options to the left. It will look like this:
- Choose Add Items

Hee you have several choices.
- If you're only adding a couple of photos, you can just use the form that's right there.
- If you want to go ahead and add a bunch, I recommend scrolling the page to the right and choosing Upload Apple
  - You'll get a warning box, see below. Click OK. (I think that this only happens the first time).
  - It will take a few secs.

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Pride 2nd Half (bottom cut off)

Shane — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:36:51 -0700

Make You Divine Headdress/Crown Playshop 2
Sat. May 31st, 12noon - 8pm
Hammer's Backyard (707 National St.)
Continue making crowns /headdresses and decorate the structures to carry people.
Bring your sack lunch and shiny little things to glue on your headdress (wire cleaners, little mirrors, plastic jewels, etc....)
If you have a glue gun bring it!
We will supply the cardboard and clothe for the headdress structure
Bring some cash to contribute to a run for cheap chinese or a potluck dish to share for dinner

Pride Party
Sat May 31st, 8pm - 12midnight
Shaynala's House (next door to Hammer's)
Bring a potluck dish and something fun to drink for the party.
Dance, drink, eat, chat, socialize to fun music and the magick of faeries coming together from near and far.

Pride March
Sun June 1st
Meet at Cathcart and Pacific Ave Downtown at 10:30am
Bring drums and all your fabulousness!

Happy Pride!
Cobra, Sandy, Plush, Tah Dah!, Hammer and Shaynala

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Pride Events

Shane — Mon, 12 May 2008 21:26:31 -0700

The Theme for this year's Pride March is...

Your Divine Self: Gods & Goddesses

We plan to make amazing headdresses and crowns, decorate a small structure in which to carry several people and have the tall ribbon poles (crab catchers) as well. We will all march together of course. Plan on having an amazingly divine outfit to wear with the headdresses we will make together!! We will have 2 Saturday decoration days (at Hammer's) for everyone to make their headdress with lots of support. Try to come to both days of decoration if possible. The annual party (at Shaynala's) will be on the Saturday night before Pride to celebrate before the main event Let's get lots of SF, Portland and far away city faeries to join us!!

Events:

Make Your Divine Headdress /Crown Playshop
Sat. May 24th, 12noon - 5pm
Hammer's Backyard (707 National St.)
Bring your sack lunch and shiny little things to glue on your headdress (wire cleaners, little mirrors, plastic jewels, etc....)
If you have a glue gun bring it!
We will supply the cardboard and clothe for the headdress structure

Make You Divine Headdress/Crown Playshop 2
Sat. May 31st, 12noon - 8pm
Hammer's Backyard (707 National St.)
Continue making crowns /headdresses and decorate the structures to carry people.
Bring your sack lunch and shiny little things to glue on your headdress (wire cleaners, little mirrors, plastic jewels, etc....)
If you have a glue gun bring it!
We will supply the cardboard and clothe for the headdress structure
Bring some cash to contribute to a run for cheap chinese or a potluck dish to share for dinner

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Metrosexual Movie?! Tonight (monday) 9:15 @ Riverfront

kwai — Mon, 12 May 2008 09:51:02 -0700

Hi All, there have been some great movies with queer content at the SC Film Festival, and another intriguing one tonight. Cost $9/$8 students. Check it out at santacruzfilmfestival.com for more detials. The Festival runs through next weekend.

Interesting movies, support the local arts...and the Diversity Center has sponsored some of these too...show up. be fabulous.

Hugs

Kwai

t’s not easy being a single man in Los Angeles. Especially when
you’re a bit too sensitive, too controlling and too calculating, and
maintain an obsessive compulsion with your appearance.

After the films, DJ mle wax spins the vinyl and world music mashups
at the Felix Kulpa Gallery & Sculpture Garden, 107 Elm Street. $5
door, Ticket/passholders free

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Dyke March

Shane — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:28:10 -0700

The 15th Annual Santa Cruz Dyke March

Saturday May 31, 2008:

Rally at 3:30 pm March at 6:15 pm

At the Clock Tower downtown Santa Cruz

On North Pacific Avenue and Water Street

The Annual Santa Cruz Dyke March has been happening for 15 years on the Saturday night before Gaysbian Pride. The purpose of Dyke March is to increase lesbian visibility and activism. We exercise our first amendment right to gather and without corporate sponsorship.

This year’s theme “I am not a failed attempt at being you” reflects an Anti-Assimilation Pro Queer perspective. Santa Cruz Dyke March is no parade- it is the practice of CIVIL RIGHTS DEMONSTRATIONS. We oppose the Gaysbian movement about obtaining Eurocentric straight privilege and challenge the power structure.

The rally convenes at the Clock Tower at 4 p.m. and steps off at 6:15pm. Featured performers are: MC Cheri Lovedog, Gabriel Morte, Genea Gjaguar, Lisa Dewey, Lex, Beaver Cleaver, Radical Cheerleaders, Frootie Flavors, Diane Patterson, Jasmine, Something Wicked Fire Troupe, and more…

No more male-dominated, corporate-sponsored Pride events.

Not a parade!

A direct action demonstration and a celebration of dyke visibility. Come out with your banners, signs, noise makers, and Be-you-to-the-full selves.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE RALLY: santacruzdykemarch.com

Media contacts:

Melissa S. Bernstein melissa_bernstein@yahoo.com or call 459-7646

Cheri Lovedog cherilovedog@yahoo.com or call 295-4112

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Pride Talk & Drag Movie at Faerie HeartCircle/Potluck This Sun

Shane — Fri, 09 May 2008 16:25:40 -0700

Pride is ALMOST here!!! We are going to talk about what to do at Pride this year at some point this Sunday. Also, some feys are also wanting to see the Drag Queen Film at the SC Film Festival featuring our local drag queens. The movie starts at 7pm. So we will stop the Heart Circle in time for those who want to go to the movie. Others will stay and have a potluck social. There is also a drag show at the Dakota later in the evening as well.

See you this Sunday! Shaynala

5pm Heart Circle

7pm Potluck/Social

Bring your ideas for Pride outfits and stuff. The current theme is "Our Divine Self: Gods and Goddesses"

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Heart Circle & Social Potluck Sun May 11th!

Shane — Fri, 02 May 2008 19:55:45 -0700

Hey Beltane Gatherettes & Those who Wanted to Go,

Heart Circle & Potluck after the gathering, lets all hear what happened and stay connected!!

5 - 7pm Heart Circle

7-9pm Social Potluck

603 Bay Street (call for directions 345-2412)

Veggie Potluck, bring some drums maybe we can make some music as well!

Love, Shaynala

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Last Call for Beltane Registration !!!!!

SeaLion — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 21:36:01 -0700

Hi Darlins" !

It's your gushing registrarian calling!!

In order to prepare in a good way (not having to much or to little food, etc) we need you to register today. I happen to know a few of you out there are planning on coming and you haven't registered yet.

Do that now!

Fees are $55-$75 per night and no one turned away for lack of funds.

If you haven't payed or need to make an additional payment (because of "system errors/ restrictions") please do that as well. The Paypal button on our website is working now and you can pay any amount you want. This will also prevent money handling at the gathering.

Beds and camping spots are first come first serve. If you have a preference~ get there early!

Those that indicated you need a ride, I will be in touch with you about ride sharing over the next couple days

I'm looking forward to splashing in the sunshine and bathing in your company!

Much love magical ones and I'll see you on the hill!

SeaLion

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Beltane Gathering: Coming? Pls make sure you're signed up. Confirmation Code?

kwai — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 11:37:00 -0700

Hi All, we know of at least one person who thinks that they signed up for Beltane, but does not show up on the list: please check to see if you really did. Note that this requires a completed payment.

If your sign up completed, you would have gotten a page with a Confirmation Code, some gobblegook number, and an email as well.

If you're coming please send an email to me directly at kwai6969@gmail.com.

Registration will close monday night, 8pm.

Hugs and Blessings.

Kwai

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....More On Unbuckling!!!!

plush — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 22:04:06 -0700

The end of the last message was cut off! All that beauteous prose was brought to you by HAMMER!! And here's the last bit:

You are cordially invited to a special celebration of Beltane 2008, with, for and by the Santa Cruz Radical Faeries Community.

Gathering Call
by Hammer
May Day Gathering, Beltane 2008

To register go to the SC Faerie website or if you have no web access or
the whole web registration doesn’t work for you Call Hammer and I’ll
try help facilitating it.
(831) 429-1388
santacruzradicalfaeries.com

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Unbuckle Our Wild Boys of Summer!!! Unleash Your Divine Essence and DANCE!

plush — Thu, 24 Apr 2008 21:57:17 -0700

A Radical Call to Spiritual Faeries. . .

Another turn of the Earth and Fair Maiden Spring presents her pleasing curves.
Again teasing nature tempts us,
To remember our temporary bounds and throw off the wool of winter, and unbuckle our wild boys of summer.
Unleash your divine essence and dance delightedly, sing simple and silly.
It is Beltane time.

This year we pray for your participation in the wholly ecstatic truth of your being.
Cum present us with the flowering soul you hide behind long tangled dreadlocks of earthly soil.
Unleash angels and saints and spirits common and rare, for wisdom does tell us of your holiness.
Let us suck the private secrets of your Godhead into fulfillment until all universe is one.

Sacred ritual, king of all, must be planted in queen mother earth and you must chose.
Throw up your resistance and drink peach nectar, or Thor’s mighty hammer allow- reshape your soul.
Drum loudly the hilltop fire announcing the divine you!
We exist not, without you. We beg, we plead; love demands the consummation of witness and participant. Seeker and Sought, an endless Taoist game self creation.

Prepare to expose the hidden Brigid, the shy purple one, the phallic mystery which generates:
The egg, the mushroom, the laughter.
The nurturing tribe of life, these foolish Faeries and their fine frocked friends entreat you- be us.
We beg you show us your big throbbing heart and lie to us about what mortal troubles and problems hold down Mercury rising. We know ‘tis not so.
A candle lit, a song undone, my laces loosened, the fun begun!
We’ll pray for rain and pray for John, we’ll pray for thou and then some sun!
It is Beltane time.

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beltane: glitchy payment...sorry

kwai — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:37:21 -0700

hi folks. the registration payment for the gathering is a bit confusing and odd...and i've spent what time i have and haven't figured out where it's off.

so plese bear with us. If this seems too complicated, either reply to this email or use the Contact form on the web site to tell us you're coming and when, etc.

*ignore the 'registration is not complete messages at the top of pages

*ignore the 'please proceed with fee payment' as well

the instructions there are correct...

Go ahead and put the amount in the bottom donate box (not the one next to paypal)
Click the Add to Cart button
Find the Shopping Cart link on the bottom of the page when it refreshes. Click on it.
Make sure that the amount is correct
Click on the Checkout button. The Paypalpage should say Pan Communications.
From there it's what it should be.

Now off to bed ;;)

Hugs and see you there. Kwai

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Beltane a week away...excitement builds. sign up if you're coming

kwai — Mon, 21 Apr 2008 21:34:02 -0700

Hi All, 'subj says it. Still some comfey spaces left, and we'll be closing registrations in a week to allow for food purchases so we can celebrate the spring bounty.... Go to SantCruzRadicalFaeries.com and click on the Gathering Call link at the top to sign up...

See you there with bells on.

Kwai

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Meet at DJ Danny/Suouzie Sous's 80s Music Event tonight 10pm

Shane — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:23:48 -0700

For those of you who have wanted to go to Danny's 80's music and dancing events, I will be going with Chris tonight at 10pm. Come and join us if you like!

Shane

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Ride to Beltane?

faeriemouse — Sat, 19 Apr 2008 08:16:57 -0700

Hey Everybody, I'm looking for a ride down from the city on Friday morning, the 2nd. Anyone going down that has room at that time? Thanks ever so... --Mouse

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Potluck Social at Carlo's home this Sun (20th)

Shane — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 22:08:43 -0700

Greetings fellow faerie brothers and sisters........ I am delighted and
honored to host the next social potluck. An evening of laughter,
connection and respectful open hearts. Perhaps some chants and songs if
anyone cares to share!! Card games and Mah-Jong? :) On Sunday the 20th
of April.
From 6 to 9pm. (VEGGIE potluck)
At Carlos "Mariposas" abode.
Located at 518 Errett Circle off of California, Woodrow, or Younglove.
Please feel free to contact me for directions! 831-460-1203 I look
forward to seeing you at my humble home!! Much love and blessings!
Namaste' Carlos

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Room Available May 1st in Santa Cruz Westside

Shane — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 22:00:46 -0700

Hey Everyone,

Our housemate Gabriel is moving, so we are looking for a new
housemate to share our space with. Please forward this to anyone you
think would be interested. Thanks, Shane

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Bedroom opening soon in Amazing 3 bedroom house on Bay Street close to
bus stop. 10 minute walk to beach and 5 minute ride to UCSC. The house
has hard wood floors, big sunny kitchen, large bedrooms, solarium, and
private meditation garden in back with an outdoor tub. You will share
the house with 2 queer-identified men who are considerate, responsible
and FUN, into art, hiking, yoga and cooking. Room is $725/mth and
available May 1st, We are interviewing for it now. Sorry no pets. Come
check it
out. It is a sweet place to enjoy Santa Cruz! Call Shane at 831-345-2412

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second part of email RE: Melissa's 4/20 event

Shane — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:55:21 -0700

Melissa Bernstein, radical faerie activist asked me to post this fun
event to everyone asking for the faeries to dress up and have a presence
there. I will be going in big drag.

Shane

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PRESS RELEASE – for immediate release
DATE OF EVENT: Sunday April 20, 2008
CONTACT: Mimi Hill, 831-425-0580, mimi@wamm.org
EVENT: Draggin' Fest WAMM's Quinceñera
ADMISSION: FREE outside Pearl Ally parking lot (Lincoln and Cedar) and
a door charge of $4.20 inside with a valid ID over 21 at Club Dakota
(1209 Pacific Ave). All donations will benefit the Wo/Men's Alliance
for Medical Marijuana.
PROGRAM: Did I hear 4/20? Get out your stilts and hula-hoops. Dress up
as your favorite super hero or villain. Santa Cruz Dyke March throws a
D.I.Y. Do It Yourself street party to benefit WAMM's Quincinera! Sunday
4/20 at 4:20pm OUTSIDE at Pearl Alley parking lot across from Farmers'
Market. INSIDE at Club Dakota a WAMM benefit with D.J. A.D. spinning
Motown for those over 21 with a valid ID.
Join the revolution of consciousness with: Omega Project, Genea
Gjaguar, Clown Burlesque, Radical Cheerleaders, Lisa Dewey, Kinetica,
Ariginal and Las Palamitas.

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My recent emails were cut off

Shane — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 21:53:52 -0700

Hey Faeries,

My last several emails werer cut off in the middle, and Kwai fixed our website so that the full body of the emails are now coming through. I will repost a few where the second part of the email was not seen.

shane

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Event Promoted by Melissa Bernstein on 4/20

Shane — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:13:54 -0700

Melissa Bernstein, radical faerie activist asked me to post this fun
event to everyone asking for the faeries to dress up and have a presence
there. I will be going in big drag.

Shane

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Living In The '80s Lounge Satyrday Night

siouxsysioux — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:10:05 -0700

Start: 2008-04-19 22:00

End: 2008-04-20 01:00

Timezone: Etc/GMT-7

Living In The '80s
KZSC's DJ Danny

VINTAGE PUNK/SKA/NEW WAVE

This week's theme is "420" with an extra special dose of your favorite reggae tunes and oh so much more!

SATURDAY 4/19 10PM
SEABRIGHT BAR & LOUNGE (right behind the brewery)
529 Seabright AVE Santa Cruz

Final night.

Requests are highly encouraged. What should I bring along? Email me...

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Room Available May 1st in Santa Cruz Westside

Shane — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 07:26:13 -0700

Hey Everyone,

Our housemate Gabriel is moving, so we are looking for a new housemate to share our space with. Please forward this to anyone you think would be interested. Thanks, Shane

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Potluck Social at Carlo's home next Sun (20th)

Shane — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:44:44 -0700

Greetings fellow faerie brothers and sisters........ I am delighted and honored to host the next social potluck. An evening of laughter, connection and respectful open hearts. Perhaps some chants and songs if anyone cares to share!! Card games and Mah-Jong? :) On Sunday the 20th of April.
From 6 to 9pm. (VEGGIE potluck)
At Carlos "Mariposas" abode.
Located at 518 Errett Circle off of California, Woodrow, or Younglove.

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Potluck Social at Carlo's home next Sun (20th)

Shane — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:32:32 -0700

From Carlos:

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Beltanee cost: $55-$75/night no one turned away for lack of funds

kwai — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 09:23:18 -0700

hi, subj. says it...still a little room to sign up ;;) if you're feeling called to come, then come.

cheers

kwai

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Support Tibet as Olympic Torch is Passed in San Francisco - Vigil Tues evening

plush — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 14:30:46 -0700

Details and a rousing call from Tracer Racer below! xoxo Plush

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Beltane Gathering 1-4 May: Call is up, cum on in (and register)

kwai — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 08:40:56 -0700

Hi All, we'll be gathering at Windtree, in the Soquel hills, this year. For more details check out the Call.

Only three weeks away..so sign up!

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Beltane Ritual Planning Meeting Fri April 11th

Shane — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 11:26:21 -0700

The next Beltane Ritual Planning Meeting is this Friday April 11th. Please feel free to come and participate even if you did not come to the first one.

Ritual Planning Circle & Dinner

Fri April 11th

7:30pm

Yan Flower Restaurant, bottom of Pacific

Love to you all,

Shane

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Event promoted by Melissa

Shane — Sun, 06 Apr 2008 09:02:30 -0700

Melissa Bernstein, radical faerie activist asked me to post this fun event to everyone asking for the faeries to dress up and have a presence there. I will be going in big drag.

Shane

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Beltane Ritual Planning Meeting this Friday Night

Shane — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 07:55:37 -0700

Sandy and Cobra wanted me to put this message out for them:

You are invited to come to a dinner and ritual planning meeting for the Beltane gathering this year. It is only the first meeting, so if you cannot make it on this short notice, know that several more will be happening. We are meeting this Friday for dinner (before the Harold and Maude movie) at 7:30pm at Yan Flower Restaurant on Pacific Ave. Please come if you want to be involved in the ritual aspects of the gathering.

Love,
Cobra & Sandy

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Harold & Maude Faerie Movie Event This Friday!

Shane — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 00:18:15 -0700

It's Faerie Midnight Movie Time!

This is an invite to go see the Cult Classic "Harold & Maude" together this Friday night at the Del Mar Midnight Movie.
Let's meet at the Dakota at 10:30pm and then head over to the Nick at 11:30ish.

We will bring a big bunch of daisies to hand out to other movie goers at the beginning of the show.
Love,
Shane, Jared and Gabriel

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Tomorrow: Faerie Hang Out/Potluck/CDs/Fun/Late Movie

Shane — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 10:56:35 -0700

Just a reminder about the Faerie Hang Out Time tomorrow eve (Sunday) at our house 7pm - 9pm. Maybe a movie at 9pm if people want to stay.
Love,
Shane

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Interesting Opportunity: Housing and Music in Portland, OR

cupcake — Sat, 15 Mar 2008 10:12:37 -0700

I don't know Cindi, or any more of this situation than this email details. Contact Cindi directly with questions.
Cindi Fisher <cindipacha@gmail.com>

This was posted to my Sacred Circle dance list in Portland, OR.

-Cupcake

TOPIC: Fwd: Seeking Resources---Music Studio Possibilities--- and a live-in
music companion for mentally ill 30-year old
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Faerie Hang Out/Potluck Sun March 16

Shane — Mon, 03 Mar 2008 07:28:12 -0800

Hey there everyone!
Thought it would be fun to just have a hang out and chat time in Faerie space.
So bring a potluck dish to share, wine or whatever--we can just chill together
before the work week begins again. I will have CDs here to give out to those
who didn't make it to the release party in the city. Heron and I are asking for
$10-20 donation if you can, but no worries if you don't have it. I will have a fun
gay movie available if the group wants to do that as well as the evening goes on.
Much, love,
Shane

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Amusing video on Man to Man Hugging

kwai — Thu, 28 Feb 2008 09:37:34 -0800

Check it out...the one thing it doesn't address is the critical cock-to-cock contact.

http://www.videojug.com/film/how-to-give-a-great-man-to-man-hug

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Farmer John says THANKS

kwai — Tue, 26 Feb 2008 11:20:51 -0800

A new entry titled 'a note of thanks from john' has been posted to john.

Dear Family and Friends,

Just a quick note to say how appreciative I am of the calls, cards, e-mails, delicious meals , transportation and of course best wishes during this difficult couple of months. Thank you! It is astounding how many people remember me (and a few that must have forgotten some things!)and hold me dear in their hearts!

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Job opening at Shanti in San Francisco

crinthecity — Fri, 22 Feb 2008 08:05:41 -0800

Shanti's L.I.F.E. Program is looking for a Contract and Administration Manager. The selected applicant will start work as an Administrative Assistant for 8 weeks, while they are trained to take the role of our current Contract and Administration Manager. Women, Queer, Trans, otherly-abled, HIV+, and individuals of color are highly encouraged to apply.

you can learn more about the exciting work L.I.F.E. does at www.shanti.org/life or you can ask me! -

Clayton

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Farmer John Update: The Plan & Thanks.

kwai — Fri, 15 Feb 2008 14:35:47 -0800

Hello all, I guess it's time for an update.

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Farmer John at home

kwai — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 12:57:26 -0800

Hi All, John and Rogelio are happily back on the mountain top for the next couple of weeks recovering from surgery and figuring out what to do next. He is very, very appreciative of our love and support. We just spoke and he's pretty chipper considering. Today is his first day being on the phone at all, and email is too much right now.

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Heart Circle in Ben Lomond Sunday 1/20

siouxsysioux — Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:56:00 -0800

Greetings All-

It is my pleasure to host this month's Heart Circle at my place in Ben Lomond.

Please feel free to come by around 5:00 for circle at 5:30 with potluck to follow beginning at around 6:30-7:00.

Bring a vegetarian or seafood dish or whatever your heart desires in the way of salad or dessert or drink.

Can't make up your mind? If your name begins with A, B or C, bring dessert. D-M, bring an entree. N-Z, then bring a salad or side dish (dips, savory munchie...).

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Billy Mid-Winter Gathering to be held in Ben Lomand, Feb 21-24.

cupcake — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:33:39 -0800

Life into Art, the Billy Club's midwinter gathering will be held in Ben Lomand in Feb. Info below. There's a short timeline for registering.

-Cupcake

Hey Everyone!

The 2008 Billy Midwinter themed gathering call, Life into Art, is ready! And so is the January Billy Times!

Yes, the call and newsletter are late. Sorry about that, nothing could be done by the office to hurry that up.

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Room Available April 1st- $725/mth

Shane — Sat, 12 Jan 2008 12:48:59 -0800

Hey Everyone,
As most of you have probably already heard, I will be moving to the Mt Shasta area soon,
so our house will have a room available. Check out the description below.
Please forward this to anyone you think might be interested.
Thank you!
Shane

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Bedroom opening soon in Amazing 3 bedroom house on Bay Street close to bus stop.
10 minute walk to beach and 5 minute ride to UCSC. The house has hard wood floors,

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Farmer John Update: Surgery 16 Jan

kwai — Sat, 05 Jan 2008 11:03:55 -0800

Hi All, good news from Farmer John, forwarded below. Let's hold him in our prayers and send more lovin his way.

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Rufus Wainwright Coming to Monterey!

cupcake — Fri, 21 Dec 2007 22:28:00 -0800

Rufus Wainwright is coming to Monterey on Saturday, March 8.

More info: http://www.goldenstatetheatre.com/shows/030808_rufuswainwright/030808_rufuswainwright.html

I may attend. I've seen Rufus three times. He's amazing.

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Winter Solstice Ritual Wed Dec 19th 6:30pm

Shane — Mon, 26 Nov 2007 23:51:24 -0800

Dearest Faeries and friends of light and darkness,

Please join us for

A Winter Solstice Celebration

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Reminder of Today's Ht Circle & Potluck Social

Shane — Sun, 18 Nov 2007 01:12:34 -0800

Just a reminder.
Love,
Shane

Begin forwarded message:

From: Shane Hill <shane@baymoon.com>
Date: November 10, 2007 5:45:16 PM PST
To: faeriescarf <feysc@queerarts.com>
Subject: [feysc] Heart Circle & Potluck Nov 18

Hey faeries,
We are inviting you to our house for Heart Circle and Social Potluck this Sunday, Nov 18th. We are also going to talk about a Winter Solstice Ritual if you want to be involved in this event. Hope to see you soon.
Love,
Alicorn, Gabriel and Shane

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