October Upcoming Pagan Events in Ontario
So, you want to know what events are going on around the GTA and Ontario?
Well here is a smattering of what's happening in October!!
On the Toronto Pagan Conference website be sure to check out our Upcoming Events page as we try to get the most up to date information on it monthly.
Do you have a pagan or Heathen event that you would like to advertise through us for November and December? Email the details to info@torontopaganconference.com and we will add you to the list.
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October 1, 2006
K-W Pagan Breakfast Social
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kw_pagans
Duke of Wellington
33 Erb Street West, Waterloo, Ontario
(From hwy 85, take the Bridgeport exit and head west past King St. Bridgeport curves to the left, and crosses over Erb St. After Erb St, turn Left into the parking lot in the back of Waterloo Town Square. The Duke is in the brown and white German-Style building ahead on your left.)
Time: 9:00am
The K-W Pagan Breakfast Socials are open to all ages, and is a family-friendly event. We usually meet the last weekend of the month, at a local restaurant (both date and location announced monthly) .
The Breakfast Socials are designed to be a social event for the K-W Pagan Association ( http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kw_pagans ) and is always open to new people! It is a great way to meet other people in your community and start to get involved.
We understand coming to meet new groups of people can be an overwhelming thing. We would be happy to talk before hand, please feel free to contact us anytime.
RSVP's are required for the Breakfast events as we do make a reservation for the size of our group. RSVP's can be sent to kw_pagans@gto.net or (519) 894-4543.
Children are welcome, as well as guests, pagan or non.
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October 2, 2006
Hamilton Pagan Pub Moot
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HamPagPubMoot/
Location: Rebel's Rock, 537 King Street East in Hamilton
Time: 8:00pm - ??
Rebel's Rock plays host to the Hamilton Pagan Pub Moot. It is a friendly establishment with great food and awesome owners!! Kate and Troy will make you feel like family, Liam their son is a doll and Rebel the mascot dog is shy and gentle. Here Pagans, Druids Heathens, name your tradition can talk, listen to the band if one is playing, challenge each other to Trivial Pursuit ( Go team go lol) or darts if you are daring. There is a patio for the summer and of course the smokers who must take it outside. Rebels has a ramp and is wheelchair accessible. Parking can be a issue at times though.
So come out see and be seen, lets put faces to the names on various e group’s...get to know your fellow travelers on life’s road. Hope to see you all there. Rebels Rock has also hosted Pagan Pride Day events and fundraisers, definitely pagan friendly. Ask at the bar if you cannot figure out where we are seated. Generally people arrive between 8PM and later. For monthly notices about the moot and other events join the egroup listed above.
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October 3, 2006
Diana's Drum Classes Start
http://www.dianasdrum.com/infinitepath_registration1.html
Location: Infinite Path Books, Toronto, 1852 Queen St. E. (1/2 block W. of Woodbine on the North side of the street)
TIME: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Hand Drumming Course ~ Beginner to Intermediate
START: Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006 TIME: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
TO REGISTER: http://www.dianasdrum.com/infinitepath_registration1.html
Learn the vibrant and sensual rhythms of Africa, Latin America and the Middle-East! This introductory course will teach basic hand drum techniques and ensemble rhythms.
Beginners and more experienced drummers welcome. Drums available for rental @ $5.00 +gst/week).
Instructor Zoë Kessler has been a hand-drummer for over 20 years, and teaches at a wide variety of venues, including the Elora Centre for the Arts. Ms. Kessler leads Raw Bone Rhythms, a women's hand-drumming troupe who performs at charity, corporate and entertainment events.
* * * * *
Sharing Nature's Heartbeat ~ Drumming for Couples
START: Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006 TIME: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
DETAILS OF PROGRAM: http://www.dianasdrum.com/infinitepath_couples.html
REGISTRATION: http://www.dianasdrum.com/couples_registration.html
* * * * *
Women's Empowerment Drumming ~ Find your voice, feel your power!
START: Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006 TIME: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
DETAILS OF PROGRAM: http://www.dianasdrum.com/infinitepath_wemp.html
REGISTRATION: http://www.dianasdrum.com/womens_emp_registration.html
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October 6 - 9, 2006
Harvestfest
http://www.wiccanfest.com/harvestfest/index.html
Location: Harvestfest is held on the grounds of the Mansfield Outdoor Centre - a large woodland site just north of Toronto, Ontario.
Cost: $100.00 Canadian (adult), $20.00 Canadian (children ages 3-13), free for children under 2 years of age. If you have ANY questions about the on-line registration procedure, or need assistance, mailto:greymoonlake@yahoo.ca, or phone (705) 454-3077 (no collect calls please).
Event Profile:
Harvestfest is Brought to you by the organizers and staff of Wic-Can Fest, Canada's longest running pagan festival. Harvestfest is a safe family oriented 3 day festival set in beautiful private woodland setting just one hour north of Toronto, Ontario. This festival is always held in early October. We provide all of our guests a first rate program featuring interesting workshops, seminars, and herb walks for both young and old. Harvestfest is a truly remarkable gathering where friends meet and new acquaintances are made.Please note: Due to popular demand, this year, for the first time, we have decided to extend Harvestfest by 1 day. Harvestfest is now a 4 day festival.
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October 13, 2006
Cerridwen's Mug
http://www.geocities.com/cerridwens_mug/
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: The Second Cup - 1881 Yonge Street at the corner of Yonge and Davisville.
Event Profile:
Cerridwen's Mug has been a gathering place for Toronto and Area pagans to meet in a smoke-free, minor friendly venue since November 2001.
While we are a family oriented event, please note children 15 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.
For more information call Samantha at (647) 206 5540 or visit the website.
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October 16, 2006
Toronto Pagan Pub Moot
http://ca.geocities.com/torontopaganpubmoot@rogers.com/
Time: 7:00 pm to 2:00 am
Location: Imperial Library Pub, 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto
Event Profile:
Come and make new friends and meet up with old ones. The Moot is a very friendly and positive atmosphere for Pagans of all levels of experience, from the "just wanna know" to those who have been pagan for decades.
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October 21, 2006
Uptown Toronto Moot
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Uptown_Toronto_Moot/
Time: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Timothy's Coffee, 2098 Yonge Street (at Manor Road - 3 blocks south of Eglinton)
Event Profile:
Each month on the third Saturday we will meet to discuss a specific topic in a formal manner. It is hoped that this will be a thinking Pagan's Moot, where we can learn from one another and exchange ideas.
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October 21, 2006
Dragon Ritual Drummers host; Feast of the Dead!
www.dragonritualdrummers.com
Time: Doors open 8 pm
Location: City Motor Hotel, 55 Queenston Rd in Hamilton
Event Profile:
The Official CD Release Party... The Epic: A Drum Opera
Live Music • Open Drumming • Midnight Ritual • Prizes for best costume!
Come in Costume. Bring your copy of "The Epic: A Drum Opera" for discounted admission, and get it autographed too!
Please Note: This is a licensed event and you must be 19 years of age or older to attend.
Discounted rates available for motel rooms, however there is limited seating & rooms available so BOOK in advance to guarantee your spot. http://dragonritualdrummers.com/
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October 25, 2006
Building Bridges Pub Moot
http://www.torontopaganconference.com/pubmoot/index.html
Time: 8:00pm - 10:30 pm
Location: Mitzi's Sister, 1554 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
(Between Roncesvalles & Lansdowne Ave, just east of Sorauren Ave on the North side) Come to the back room and the patio should be open too!
Event Profile:
SCHEDULE:
JOIN US FOR NETWORKING STARTING AT 8:00 pm or come earlier for dinner!
Special Events: Insightful discussions, Open stage afterwards for Musicians
***********************************************************************************************************************
Come Join Us for a Fun Evening!!!
Jim Findley will be taking back the reins of the Building Bridges Pub Moot for the month of October as he will no doubt have many exciting things to talk about for the community and for the Toronto Pagan Conference. Be sure to come out and hear what he has to say and to raise a glass of Samhain wishes to your friends and neighbours.
We will be discussing upcoming Pagan Events in Ontario and some other surprises to be announced later.
Be sure to bring any info about your events and your feedback or suggestions about the Toronto Pagan Conference.
***********************************************************************************************************************
Your Host:
Jim Findley
Co-Founder of the Toronto Pagan Conference & Co-Organiser for Wic-Can Fest.
What else is there to do??
~ Full dinner and appetizer menu to choose from
~ Full Bar with Large selection of Beers on Tap
~ Dance floor and juke box with World music
~ Live entertainment, an Open Stage for Musicians,
bring your talent and your instruments from 10:30 pm onwards
Check out our Networking table:
~ Bring your business cards, flyers, magazines for display ~
~ A list of upcoming events and projects in the GTA
~ Meet with old friends and new
There may be some games and other surprises too!
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Oct. 27 - 29, 2006
WomynSpirit Festival - Womyn's Samhain Festival
http://womynspirit.ca
Time: 5 pm Friday to 3 pm Sunday
Location: The Ecology Retreat Centre in near Orangeville
Cost: Adults; $210, Young womyn; 13-17: $125, Girls; 12 and under: $75, some subsidies are available
Event Details:
This Samhain join us as we celebrate the richness and diversity of pagan womyn’s culture.
Samhain (say: sah-wen) : Samhain is the midpoint between the Autumn Equinox and the Winter Solstice. This is the Witches’ New Year. It is a time to remember our ancestors and loved ones who have died.
The Womynspirit Festival is a time of sharing and caring, of release and renewal. We celebrate with rituals and magick, wisdom and healing, stories and firelight.
There will be workshops, drumming and dancing, good vegetarian food, and great company.
We invite womyn of all ages and all backgrounds to a womyn only, alcohol-, chemical-and fragrance-free event. The buildings, entrances and ritual space are smoke-free areas.
For more information, or to download a registration form, visit our website at www.womynspirit.ca, email at info@womynspirit.ca, or telephone 416-994-2034
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
See you out there!!!!
Bright Blessings,
Amy Taylor
Co-Coordinator/Founder & Registrar
Toronto Pagan Conference
amy@torontopaganconference.com
www.torontopaganconference.com
Well here is a smattering of what's happening in October!!
On the Toronto Pagan Conference website be sure to check out our Upcoming Events page as we try to get the most up to date information on it monthly.
Do you have a pagan or Heathen event that you would like to advertise through us for November and December? Email the details to info@torontopaganconference.com and we will add you to the list.
****************************************************************************************************************************
October 1, 2006
K-W Pagan Breakfast Social
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kw_pagans
Duke of Wellington
33 Erb Street West, Waterloo, Ontario
(From hwy 85, take the Bridgeport exit and head west past King St. Bridgeport curves to the left, and crosses over Erb St. After Erb St, turn Left into the parking lot in the back of Waterloo Town Square. The Duke is in the brown and white German-Style building ahead on your left.)
Time: 9:00am
The K-W Pagan Breakfast Socials are open to all ages, and is a family-friendly event. We usually meet the last weekend of the month, at a local restaurant (both date and location announced monthly) .
The Breakfast Socials are designed to be a social event for the K-W Pagan Association ( http://groups.yahoo.com/group/kw_pagans ) and is always open to new people! It is a great way to meet other people in your community and start to get involved.
We understand coming to meet new groups of people can be an overwhelming thing. We would be happy to talk before hand, please feel free to contact us anytime.
RSVP's are required for the Breakfast events as we do make a reservation for the size of our group. RSVP's can be sent to kw_pagans@gto.net or (519) 894-4543.
Children are welcome, as well as guests, pagan or non.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
October 2, 2006
Hamilton Pagan Pub Moot
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/HamPagPubMoot/
Location: Rebel's Rock, 537 King Street East in Hamilton
Time: 8:00pm - ??
Rebel's Rock plays host to the Hamilton Pagan Pub Moot. It is a friendly establishment with great food and awesome owners!! Kate and Troy will make you feel like family, Liam their son is a doll and Rebel the mascot dog is shy and gentle. Here Pagans, Druids Heathens, name your tradition can talk, listen to the band if one is playing, challenge each other to Trivial Pursuit ( Go team go lol) or darts if you are daring. There is a patio for the summer and of course the smokers who must take it outside. Rebels has a ramp and is wheelchair accessible. Parking can be a issue at times though.
So come out see and be seen, lets put faces to the names on various e group’s...get to know your fellow travelers on life’s road. Hope to see you all there. Rebels Rock has also hosted Pagan Pride Day events and fundraisers, definitely pagan friendly. Ask at the bar if you cannot figure out where we are seated. Generally people arrive between 8PM and later. For monthly notices about the moot and other events join the egroup listed above.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
October 3, 2006
Diana's Drum Classes Start
http://www.dianasdrum.com/infinitepath_registration1.html
Location: Infinite Path Books, Toronto, 1852 Queen St. E. (1/2 block W. of Woodbine on the North side of the street)
TIME: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Hand Drumming Course ~ Beginner to Intermediate
START: Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006 TIME: 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
TO REGISTER: http://www.dianasdrum.com/infinitepath_registration1.html
Learn the vibrant and sensual rhythms of Africa, Latin America and the Middle-East! This introductory course will teach basic hand drum techniques and ensemble rhythms.
Beginners and more experienced drummers welcome. Drums available for rental @ $5.00 +gst/week).
Instructor Zoë Kessler has been a hand-drummer for over 20 years, and teaches at a wide variety of venues, including the Elora Centre for the Arts. Ms. Kessler leads Raw Bone Rhythms, a women's hand-drumming troupe who performs at charity, corporate and entertainment events.
* * * * *
Sharing Nature's Heartbeat ~ Drumming for Couples
START: Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2006 TIME: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
DETAILS OF PROGRAM: http://www.dianasdrum.com/infinitepath_couples.html
REGISTRATION: http://www.dianasdrum.com/couples_registration.html
* * * * *
Women's Empowerment Drumming ~ Find your voice, feel your power!
START: Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2006 TIME: 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
DETAILS OF PROGRAM: http://www.dianasdrum.com/infinitepath_wemp.html
REGISTRATION: http://www.dianasdrum.com/womens_emp_registration.html
______________________________________________________________________________________________
October 6 - 9, 2006
Harvestfest
http://www.wiccanfest.com/harvestfest/index.html
Location: Harvestfest is held on the grounds of the Mansfield Outdoor Centre - a large woodland site just north of Toronto, Ontario.
Cost: $100.00 Canadian (adult), $20.00 Canadian (children ages 3-13), free for children under 2 years of age. If you have ANY questions about the on-line registration procedure, or need assistance, mailto:greymoonlake@yahoo.ca, or phone (705) 454-3077 (no collect calls please).
Event Profile:
Harvestfest is Brought to you by the organizers and staff of Wic-Can Fest, Canada's longest running pagan festival. Harvestfest is a safe family oriented 3 day festival set in beautiful private woodland setting just one hour north of Toronto, Ontario. This festival is always held in early October. We provide all of our guests a first rate program featuring interesting workshops, seminars, and herb walks for both young and old. Harvestfest is a truly remarkable gathering where friends meet and new acquaintances are made.Please note: Due to popular demand, this year, for the first time, we have decided to extend Harvestfest by 1 day. Harvestfest is now a 4 day festival.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
October 13, 2006
Cerridwen's Mug
http://www.geocities.com/cerridwens_mug/
Time: 7:00 pm
Location: The Second Cup - 1881 Yonge Street at the corner of Yonge and Davisville.
Event Profile:
Cerridwen's Mug has been a gathering place for Toronto and Area pagans to meet in a smoke-free, minor friendly venue since November 2001.
While we are a family oriented event, please note children 15 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult.
For more information call Samantha at (647) 206 5540 or visit the website.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
October 16, 2006
Toronto Pagan Pub Moot
http://ca.geocities.com/torontopaganpubmoot@rogers.com/
Time: 7:00 pm to 2:00 am
Location: Imperial Library Pub, 54 Dundas Street East, Toronto
Event Profile:
Come and make new friends and meet up with old ones. The Moot is a very friendly and positive atmosphere for Pagans of all levels of experience, from the "just wanna know" to those who have been pagan for decades.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
October 21, 2006
Uptown Toronto Moot
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Uptown_Toronto_Moot/
Time: 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Location: Timothy's Coffee, 2098 Yonge Street (at Manor Road - 3 blocks south of Eglinton)
Event Profile:
Each month on the third Saturday we will meet to discuss a specific topic in a formal manner. It is hoped that this will be a thinking Pagan's Moot, where we can learn from one another and exchange ideas.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
October 21, 2006
Dragon Ritual Drummers host; Feast of the Dead!
www.dragonritualdrummers.com
Time: Doors open 8 pm
Location: City Motor Hotel, 55 Queenston Rd in Hamilton
Event Profile:
The Official CD Release Party... The Epic: A Drum Opera
Live Music • Open Drumming • Midnight Ritual • Prizes for best costume!
Come in Costume. Bring your copy of "The Epic: A Drum Opera" for discounted admission, and get it autographed too!
Please Note: This is a licensed event and you must be 19 years of age or older to attend.
Discounted rates available for motel rooms, however there is limited seating & rooms available so BOOK in advance to guarantee your spot. http://dragonritualdrummers.com/
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
October 25, 2006
Building Bridges Pub Moot
http://www.torontopaganconference.com/pubmoot/index.html
Time: 8:00pm - 10:30 pm
Location: Mitzi's Sister, 1554 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON
(Between Roncesvalles & Lansdowne Ave, just east of Sorauren Ave on the North side) Come to the back room and the patio should be open too!
Event Profile:
SCHEDULE:
JOIN US FOR NETWORKING STARTING AT 8:00 pm or come earlier for dinner!
Special Events: Insightful discussions, Open stage afterwards for Musicians
***********************************************************************************************************************
Come Join Us for a Fun Evening!!!
Jim Findley will be taking back the reins of the Building Bridges Pub Moot for the month of October as he will no doubt have many exciting things to talk about for the community and for the Toronto Pagan Conference. Be sure to come out and hear what he has to say and to raise a glass of Samhain wishes to your friends and neighbours.
We will be discussing upcoming Pagan Events in Ontario and some other surprises to be announced later.
Be sure to bring any info about your events and your feedback or suggestions about the Toronto Pagan Conference.
***********************************************************************************************************************
Your Host:
Jim Findley
Co-Founder of the Toronto Pagan Conference & Co-Organiser for Wic-Can Fest.
What else is there to do??
~ Full dinner and appetizer menu to choose from
~ Full Bar with Large selection of Beers on Tap
~ Dance floor and juke box with World music
~ Live entertainment, an Open Stage for Musicians,
bring your talent and your instruments from 10:30 pm onwards
Check out our Networking table:
~ Bring your business cards, flyers, magazines for display ~
~ A list of upcoming events and projects in the GTA
~ Meet with old friends and new
There may be some games and other surprises too!
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
Oct. 27 - 29, 2006
WomynSpirit Festival - Womyn's Samhain Festival
http://womynspirit.ca
Time: 5 pm Friday to 3 pm Sunday
Location: The Ecology Retreat Centre in near Orangeville
Cost: Adults; $210, Young womyn; 13-17: $125, Girls; 12 and under: $75, some subsidies are available
Event Details:
This Samhain join us as we celebrate the richness and diversity of pagan womyn’s culture.
Samhain (say: sah-wen) : Samhain is the midpoint between the Autumn Equinox and the Winter Solstice. This is the Witches’ New Year. It is a time to remember our ancestors and loved ones who have died.
The Womynspirit Festival is a time of sharing and caring, of release and renewal. We celebrate with rituals and magick, wisdom and healing, stories and firelight.
There will be workshops, drumming and dancing, good vegetarian food, and great company.
We invite womyn of all ages and all backgrounds to a womyn only, alcohol-, chemical-and fragrance-free event. The buildings, entrances and ritual space are smoke-free areas.
For more information, or to download a registration form, visit our website at www.womynspirit.ca, email at info@womynspirit.ca, or telephone 416-994-2034
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
See you out there!!!!
Bright Blessings,
Amy Taylor
Co-Coordinator/Founder & Registrar
Toronto Pagan Conference
amy@torontopaganconference.com
www.torontopaganconference.com