Greetings Folks!

Here is an event that ya'll might find of interest, 'tis obligatory for me
as I learned much from Leon and welcome the opportunity to play nice, with
him and the circle of known friends of the heart and as yet unmet friends
of the drum ($ are tight for me at the moment so I did resist, weakly). So
I reckon I need to be there or be square. This is a structured workshop
beginning with foundational skills development (e.g. hand positions to
produce the basic sounds: Bass, Tone, and Slap) and building from there
learning named West African songs and rhythms.

Pssst: <sotto voce>I pray that we also find time to jam some during the
lunch break and after the workshop as wholehearted West African influenced
free-form improvisational Peace drumming is when I find am happiest.
However, I suspect that for more normal people eating lunch or swimming
will take precedence, which is probably more appropriate under the
circumstances. It's all good, ain't Living Love Grand?

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Come One, Come All for
A Day of Drumming at Poe Springs
With Baba Leon Larson

Join us for a delightful day of drumming in the Lodge at Poe Springs Park
lead by Leon Larson. Leon will bring all his drums and you bring
yours. We will have a day of West African drumming for everyone. All
levels will be accommodated. Leon has taught drumming here in Gainesville
for many years and this is sure to be a fun filled day of drumming and play
for all. Bring your drum and your lunch. Swim in the springs or float
down the river over the lunch break or enjoy one of the near by local
restaurants. Enjoy the morning and afternoon in rhythm led by Leon. If
you don't have a drum, let us know and one will be provided for you.

When: Sunday September 12th, 2K4
Time: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
Where: The Lodge at Poe Springs Park
What: Hand Drumming for All Levels - There will be something for everyone!
Cost: $50 for the day (plus park admission: Chileren 5 & under: Free;
Ages 6-13 : $3.00; Ages 14 -61: $5.00; Ages 62 and older: $3.00).

Contact: Paige Allison Lado ladopa@... or 316-5474 to register

Y'all Come Now, Y'a Hear!

For further information on Baba Leon: <http://www.ljpercussion.com>

Please Share this information with those you think might be interested.
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Additional News You Can Use:
Poe Springs <http://tfn.net/Springs/Poe.htm>
<http://www.ncfymca.org/poesprings1.html>
FL Springs Database <http://www.thiswaytothe.net/springs/index.shtml>

The location of Poe Springs (Alachua) County Park is 3.2 Miles West of High
Springs on County Road 340, High Springs, FL and the park phone number is
(386) 454-1992. Directions: Drive southwest on U.S. Hwy. 41 and State Hwy.
236 from the junction with U.S. Hwy 441 for 0.8 mi., take State Hwy 236 to
the right (northwest) about 2.5 mi., turn right (north) onto graded unpaved
road bending to the west for 0.6 mi.; the springs are directly ahead. The
park is open from 9AM - Dusk.

Here is a map: <http://maps.yahoo.com/py/maps.py?csz=High%20Springs+fl> and
here is an aerial photo:
<http://mapper.acme.com/?lat=29.825679&long=-82.653163&scale=11&theme=Image&widt\
h=4&height=3&dot=Yes>.


No pets allowed.
Alcoholic beverages are prohibited.
If you wish to attend, Please register sooner than later as the size of the
"Lodge" will limit the number of folks that can be accommodated at the
workshop to about thirty students.

I hope this Helps!
Drumming Peace, R
<http://home.acceleration.net/clark/DrumO/Drum0.html>
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Prayer of St. Theresa
May today there be peace within
May you trust your highest power that you are exactly where you are
meant to be....
May you not forget the infinite possibilities that are born of faith
May you use those gifts that you have received, and pass on the love
that has been given to you....
May you be content knowing you are a child of God....
Let this presence settle into your bones,
and allow your soul the freedom to sing, dance and to bask in the sun….
It is there for each and everyone of you….
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"The important thing is not to think much,
but to love much; and so, do that which best stirs you to love."
- Saint Teresa of Avila
(Spanish nun who founded the reformed order of the Carmelites in 1562)
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