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A. NOVEMBER DRUM/DANCE CIRCLES FOR BROWARD COUNTY FOLKS - BY DATE
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[classes & performances listed separately near the end of this newsletter]

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST - CALL TO CONFIRM
Gilda's Club Drum Circle (Cancer Support Group)
Ft. Lauderdale FL, 6:45-8:15pm, free
See details below

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD (AND EVERY SATURDAY)
Broward Drum Circle
Coconut Creek FL, 4:00-6:00pm, free
See details below

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD
Jack & Tarcilia O'Connell's Drum Circle & Sacred Space
Deerfield Beach FL, 7:30-9:30pm, donation requested
See details below

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH
Goddess Spirit Drum Circle (for men & women)
Hollywood FL, 7:30-9:00pm, $5 requested
See details below

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH
Nature's Emporium - New Moon Drum Circle (women only)
Coral Springs FL, 7:00 - 9:00pm, donation requested
See details below

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH
Essentials Complementary Wellness Center - New Moon Drum Circle
(for women only)
Hollywood FL, 7:30 - 9:00pm, free
See details below

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH
Healthy Soul Centers - New Moon Drum Circle (women only)
Pompano Beach FL, 7:00-9:00pm, donation requested
See details below

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH
Crystal Vision - New Moon Drum Circle (women only)
Hollywood FL, 7:30 - 9:00pm, donation requested
See details below

FRIDAY-MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH-12TH
Florida Afterburn - a follow-up to the famous Burning Man event
Lakeland FL, noon Friday thru noon Monday, $40 fee (no 'in/outs')
Camping (bring your own food), celebration, drumming/dancing
See details below

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH (AND EVERY SATURDAY)
Broward Drum Circle
Coconut Creek FL, 4:00-6:00pm, free
See details below

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH
CHANGED LOCATION - MOVING TO THE BROWARD COUNTY CALENDAR
New Moon Native American Drum Circle (women only)
Parkland FL, [used to be in west Boca Raton FL], 7:15-9:00pm
See details below

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH
Essentials Complementary Wellness Center - Childrens' Drum Circle
See details below

SATURDAY-SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH-11TH
Camelot Days (Renaissance Faire)
Hollywood FL, 10am-5:30pm
See details below

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH
Griffin's Loft Drum Circle
Davie FL, 7:30 - 9:00pm, $10
See details below

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17TH (AND EVERY SATURDAY)
Broward Drum Circle
Coconut Creek FL, 4:00-6:00pm, free
See details below

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH
Broward Pagan Drum Picnic
Ft. Lauderdale FL, noon-5pm, $1 park fee
See details below

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND
Thanksgiving Day Drum Festival
Ft. Lauderdale, 8am-5pm, $10 (includes 3 meals)
See details below

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH (AND EVERY SATURDAY)
Broward Drum Circle
Coconut Creek FL, 4:00-6:00pm, free
See details below

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH
Full Moon Drum Circle - On the Beach
Pompano Beach FL, 8pm-1am, free
See details below

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH
Tales Among the Trees
Storytelling with the Circle of Souls (drumming included)
Coconut Creek FL, 2:00–3:30pm
See details below

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH
Essentials Complementary Wellness Center - Drum Circle (for men & women)
Hollywood FL, 7:30 - 9:00pm, free
See details below

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH
Griffin's Loft Drum Circle
Davie FL, 7:30 - 9:00pm, $10
See details below

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH
Nature's Emporium Drum Circle
Coral Springs FL, 7:00 - 9:00pm, $3
See details below


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B. NEWSLETTER - FULL LISTING
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SOUTHEAST FLORIDA DRUM/DANCE CIRCLE NEWSLETTER
BROWARD COUNTY EDITION
Friday 2 November 2007

Offered to you by the Southeast Florida Drum Circle Community
Michael Dean Goodman, Coordinator, 561-350-3930
SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity-owner@yahoogroups.com
This newsletter now reaches over 2000 people

VISIT OUR YAHOO GROUP WEB PAGE
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity
Free weekly drum circle newsletter
Lists of drumming & dancing teachers, classes, performances, vendors
Educational & inspirational materials about drumming & dancing
Links to other drumming/dancing resources



1. FIRST SECTION BELOW: DRUMMING/DANCING CIRCLES - ONE TIME EVENTS

2. SECOND SECTION BELOW: DRUMMING/DANCING CIRCLES - REPEATING EVENTS

3. THIRD SECTION BELOW: DRUMMING/DANCING LESSONS, PERFORMANCES, ETC.)

4. FOURTH SECTION BELOW: COMMERCIAL ADS


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1. DRUMMING/DANCING CIRCLES - ONE TIME EVENTS
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*** FRIDAY-MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9TH-12TH ***

Florida Afterburn - a follow-up to the famous Burning Man event

Noon Friday thru noon Monday, $40 fee (no 'in/outs')

Camping (bring your own food), celebration, drumming/dancing

Info: www.floridaafterburn.com

Held at: Lakeland FL

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*** THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 22ND ***

Thanksgiving Day Drum Festival

8am-5pm, $10 (includes 3 meals)

"A Hand Drummers Delight". Indoor hand drumming: plush, air-conditioned,
full kitchen, multiple restrooms, dressing room, enormous dining room,
fireplace room, huge patio with giant glass doors, 500 parking spaces.
Hand drumming only. No politics or religion allowed. All recording by
hand drummers only. We will provide breakfast, lunch, dinner, and bev-
erages. Guest appearance and performance by master drummers and dancers.
Eat, drink, be merry. Open drum circle, no facilitator.
(Note: this is the largest indoor mansion drum circle ever held in the
history of South Florida.)

Held at: Ft. Lauderdale Garden Club Mansion, in Hugh Taylor Birch State
Park, Sunrise Blvd. just west of A1A, Fort Lauderdale FL.

Info: Randy "Atu" Robinson, President, Fort Lauderdale Drum Circle,
954-839-5732

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*** FRIDAY-SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7TH-9TH ***

Turning the Tide Festival

Everglades Moon proudly presents Turning the Tide, a celebration helping
to build Pagan community in South Florida. A private campground in Miami-
Dade provides the beautiful backdrop for 3 days of rituals, feasting, bar-
dic circles, and drumming. Drummers from Earth Drum Tribe will facilitate
nightly drum circles! Directions will be sent upon registration.

Workshops include:
Queer magick and spirituality with Coral Nightwing and Friends
Runes with local Druid and Runemistress Valan Evers
Lucumi & Wicca with Jose Leyva
Drumming with Ian of Roots of Magic
The Art & Science of Ritual with Lord Morpheus and Lady Danu of the Coven
of the Goddess Moon
Tarot & Storytelling with Gina
Intro to Hellenismos with Callistos
Clairvoyance with Chrissie
Healing Ritual for Survivors of Sexual Abuse with Diana
Melissa Ritual based on the ancient bee rituals of Aphrodite with Rayna

Admission is by pre-registration only. One fee includes workshops, rituals,
continental breakfasts, and lodging in either a cabin or your own tent.
Cabins are first come, first served. Adults $45; kids under 13 are $20.

Info or to register: http://www.emlc.net/tidefest/tidehome.html,
http://myspace.com/turningthetidefestival,
Morgaine <gbgandfriends@...>

Everglades Moon Local Council is an affiliation of covens and solitary
members of the Covenant of the Goddess (CoG) who live in Florida. Local
councils serve as a way to provide a local presence for the organization
and a way to facilitate community networking amongst Wiccans and Witches.
Founded in 2002, EMLC's mission is to represent and expand the presence
of the Covenant of the Goddess in the state of Florida, provide a sense
of community, and encourage communication between the various groups and
individuals of our religion. Learn more about EMLC at http://www.emlc.net/
and CoG at http://www.cog.org/.


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*** SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD, 10TH, 17TH, 24TH ***

Broward Drum Circle

Every Saturday, 4:00-6:00pm

Held at: Fern Forest Nature Park, 201 S. Lyons Rd., Coconut Creek FL

Drumming occurs rain or shine (when it rains they drum under the
pavilion/picnic shelter). The park closes at 6pm. Park rules: no
advertisements; no money changes hands.
Info: 954-984-4183, Sophia Letourneau <sophialinus@...>
Discussion group: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/BrowardDrumCircle/
Directions:

* From I-95
1. Exit at Atlantic Blvd. west
2. Pass over the Florida Turnpike
3. Turn left (south) on Lyons Rd.
4. After 1 block, turn right into Fern Forest Nature Park
5. Just before entering the parking lot, there is a pavilion (picnic
shelter) on the right
6. Walk through the pavilion and continue on the concrete path to the
grassy picnic area, where the drum circle is held.

* From the Florida Turnpike Southbound
1. Exit at Coconut Creek Pkwy./Hammondville Rd.
(Note: for return trips, there is only a northbound entrance at
Coconut Creek Pkwy.)
2. Go west on Coconut Creek Pkwy.
3. Turn left (south) on Lyons Rd.
4. Pass Atlantic Blvd.
5. After 1 block, turn right into Fern Forest Nature Park
6. Just before entering the parking lot, there is a pavilion (picnic
shelter) on the right
7. Walk through the pavilion and continue on the concrete path to the
grassy picnic area, where the drum circle is held.

* From the Florida Turnpike Northbound
1. Exit at Atlantic Blvd.
(Note: for return trips, there is only a southbound entrance at
Atlantic Blvd.)
2. Go west on Atlantic Blvd.
3. Turn left (south) on Lyons Rd.
4. After 1 block, turn right into Fern Forest Nature Park
5. Just before entering the parking lot, there is a pavilion (picnic
shelter) on the right
6. Walk through the pavilion and continue on the concrete path to the
grassy picnic area, where the drum circle is held.

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*** SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18TH ***

Broward Pagan Drum Picnic

3rd Sunday of each month (with ocassional shifts to accomodate holidays,
etc.), noon-5pm, $1 park fee

Held at: Snyder Park, 3299 SW 4th Ave., Ft. Lauderdale FL.

BBQ provided for $5 donation; bring something to share if you'd like.
Bring drums or any instruments. If you can't drum, come to learn; if
you can drum, come and share some rhythms. If you don't have a drum,
some extras will be available. Bring your Pagan spirit and meet some
new, like-minded people.

At 2 pm there will be a Wicca 101 Discussion Session facilitated by
Bill and Deirdre. Bring your questions, ideas, curiosity or opinions...

Info: Jeff <drumskii@...>

To join their discussion list, or check their calendar, go to:
http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/BrowardPaganPicnic

Directions: Next to the Ft. Lauderdale Airport. Enter Snyder Park from
SW 4th Ave.; turn right at the 'T'; turn left at the next 'T'; make the
2nd left turn; make the 1st right turn; go half way around the circle,
till you're near West Lake.

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*** THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8TH ***

Crystal Vision - New Moon Drum Circle (women only)

Usually the Thursday closest to the new moon, 7:30 - 9:00pm, donation
requested

Held at: Crystal Vision, 3160 Stirling Rd. (just west of I-95 at N.
Park Rd.), Hollywood FL, 954-981-4992
Led by: Linda White <lkwdrum@...>
Info: 954-981-4992, crystalvisionLTC@...

Experience a renewed connection to your innermost rhythms through drum-
ming and chanting. Discover what the ancients knew and modern scienti-
fic studies are now revealing - that there is tremendous healing power
in the strong, steady vibration of the drum. Tuning into this resound-
ing energy can help re-balance the body and spirit and provide a sacred
and unique avenue for prayer and community. Drums and rattles provided,
but you're welcome to bring your own.

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*** SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH ***

Essentials Complementary Wellness Center - Childrens' Drum Circle

2nd Saturday of each month

No parents allowed in the drum circle, but they can wait in the Center
for their kids.

Held at: Essentials Complementary Wellness Center, 2104 N. Federal Hwy.,
Suite A (corner of Lee, parking in rear), Hollywood FL, 954-921-7808
Led by: Marya Luria and Rose Robertson
Info: Mayra <mluria@...>, Rose <light8181@...>

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*** WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28TH ***

Essentials Complementary Wellness Center - Drum Circle (for men & women)

Usually the Wednesday closest to the full moon, 7:30 - 9:00pm, free
(2007: June 27, Aug 1, Tues Aug 28, Sept 26, Oct 24, Nov 28, Dec 26)

Held at: Essentials Complementary Wellness Center, 2104 N. Federal Hwy.,
Suite A (corner of Lee, parking in rear), Hollywood FL, 954-921-7808
Led by: Marya Luria and Rose Robertson
Info: Mayra <mluria@...>, Rose <light8181@...>

Experience a renewed connection to your innermost rhythms through drum-
ming and chanting. Discover what the ancients knew and modern scienti-
fic studies are now revealing - that there is tremendous healing power
in the strong, steady vibration of the drum. Tuning into this resound-
ing energy can help re-balance the body and spirit and provide a sacred
and unique avenue for prayer and community. Drums and rattles provided,
but you're welcome to bring your own.

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*** WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH ***

Essentials Complementary Wellness Center - New Moon Drum Circle
(for women only)

Usually the Tuesday closest to the new moon, 7:30-9:00pm, free

Held at: Essentials Complementary Wellness Center, 2104 N. Federal Hwy.,
Suite A (corner of Lee, parking in rear), Hollywood FL, 954-921-7808
Led by: Mayra Luria and Rose Robertson
Info: 954-921-7808, Mayra Luria <mluria@...>, Rose Robertson
<light8181@...>

Experience a renewed connection to your innermost rhythms through drum-
ming and chanting. Discover what the ancients knew and modern scienti-
fic studies are now revealing - that there is tremendous healing power
in the strong, steady vibration of the drum. Tuning into this resound-
ing energy can help re-balance the body and spirit and provide a sacred
and unique avenue for prayer and community. Drums and rattles provided,
but you're welcome to bring your own.

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*** SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 24TH ***

Full Moon Drum Circle - On the Beach

Monthly on the full moon, 8pm-1am, free

Established 1995. There's a 15-minute Pagan full moon ritual at 10pm.
Remember, it can be chilly on the beach during the cooler months -
dress accordingly. Public restrooms available. No Alcohol - No Drugs -
No Fire! - or we risk losing this location!

Held at: on the beach, just north of the Pompano Beach Pier, 222 N.
Pompano Beach Blvd. (2 blocks north of Atlantic Blvd.), Pompano Beach FL.
Take the walking path to the beach just north of the Fisherman's Wharf
(pier). Free parking at the lot across the street to the west.

Info: Debe Fisher 954-292-1581, Debe24@...,
http://www.hometown.aol.com/debe24/myhomepage/profile.html; Sophia
<sophialinus@...>, 954-984-4183

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*** THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1ST - CALL TO CONFIRM ***

Gilda's Club Drum Circle (Cancer Support Group)

1st Thursday (usually), 6:45-8:15pm, free

Held at: Gilda's Club, 119 Rose Dr., Ft. Lauderdale FL (1 block north of
Davie, 2 houses east of Andrews), 954-763-6776
Facilitator: Mayra Luria

Note: Gilda's Club is a cancer community - their drum circle is open to
those with cancer or dealing with cancer in their family, and their friends.

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*** TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH ***

Goddess Spirit Drum Circle (for men & women)

1st Tuesday of the month (2nd Tuesday if holidays conflict),
7:30-9:00pm, $5 requested

Held at: Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of South Florida, 1812
Roosevelt St., Hollywood FL (behind the Autozone store on US 1, be-
tween Taft and Johnson)

Park in rear or on street. Drum, sing, dance, chant. Circle meets
rain or shine - indoors with a/c if it's too hot or wet, outdoors
around the firepit otherwise. Some percussion instruments available
to use including xylophone, bells, singing bowl, ocean drum, shakers,
etc. For both men and women.

Info: Debe Fisher 954-292-1581, debe24@...

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*** WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH & 28th ***

Griffin's Loft Drum Circle

2nd & 4th Wednesday of each month [unless that conflicts with major
holidays], 7:30-9:00pm, $10
[Dec 12th only]

Held at: Griffin's Loft, 4282 S. University Dr., Davie FL, 954-625-6775,
http://www.griffinsloft.com, reiki4you@...

Led by: Stephanie Vestal, 954-562-5424, stephvestal@...
Stephanie says: "It's mostly Native American flavor with hoop drums, but
we'd love to attract more djembes and other drums and widen our horizon."
An evening of drumming, chanting, healing, sharing in a community circle.

Experience a renewed connection to your innermost rhythms through drum-
ming and chanting. Discover what the ancients knew and modern scienti-
fic studies are now revealing - that there is tremendous healing power
in the strong, steady vibration of the drum. Tuning into this resound-
ing energy can help re-balance the body and spirit and provide a sacred
and unique avenue for prayer and community. Drums and rattles provided,
but you're welcome to bring your own.

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*** WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7TH ***

Healthy Soul Centers - New Moon Drum Circle (women only)

Usually the Wednesday closest to the new moon, 7:00-9:00pm, donation
requested

Held at: Healthy Soul Centers, 3669 N. Federal Hwy., Pompano Beach FL,
954-545-1340
Led by: Suzanne Edison and Diann Lee

Experience a renewed connection to your innermost rhythms through drum-
ming and chanting. Discover what the ancients knew and modern scienti-
fic studies are now revealing - that there is tremendous healing power
in the strong, steady vibration of the drum. Tuning into this resound-
ing energy can help re-balance the body and spirit and provide a sacred
and unique avenue for prayer and community. Drums and rattles provided,
but you're welcome to bring your own.

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*** SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3RD ***

Jack & Tarcilia O'Connell's Drum Circle & Sacred Space

1st Saturday of the month (unless it conflicts with a full moon or other
special drum circle), 7:30-9:30pm, donation requested

Held at: Key Largo Framing, 817 S. Federal Hwy., Deerfield Beach FL

Drumming/dancing circle (indoors) with occasional breaks for interactive
group activities, exercises, etc. They provide a few drums, but best to
bring your own drums, rattles, voices, etc. "Our intent is to have fun
as we link our drums and our hearts to honor life."

Info: tarciliaoconnell@...

Directions:
1. Take I-95
2. Exit 10th St. east
3. Turn left (north) on Federal Hwy. (US1)
4. Go 1/4 mile north to 817 S. Federal Hwy., on the west side of the
street, across from Little Havana II

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*** THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29TH ***

Nature's Emporium Drum Circle

4th Thursday of each month [except when that conflicts with major
holidays], 7:00-9:00pm, $3
[Nov 29th, Dec 13th]

Held at: Nature's Emporium, 8041 W. Sample Rd., Coral Springs FL,
954-755-2223, sandy@...
Led by: Linda White

Experience a renewed connection to your innermost rhythms through drumming
and chanting. Discover what the ancients knew and modern scientific studies
are now revealing - that there is tremendous healing power in the strong,
steady vibration of the drum. Tuning into this resounding energy can help
re-balance the body and spirit and provide a sacred and unique avenue for
prayer and community. Drums and rattles provided, but you're welcome to
bring your own.

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*** TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6TH ***

Nature's Emporium - New Moon Drum Circle (women only)

Usually the Tuesday closest to the new moon, 7:00-9:00pm, donation
requested

Held at: Nature's Emporium, 8041 W. Sample Rd., Coral Springs FL,
954-755-2223, sandy@...
Led by: Linda White

Experience a renewed connection to your innermost rhythms through drumming and
chanting. Discover what the ancients knew and modern scientific studies are
now revealing - that there is tremendous healing power in the strong, steady
vibration of the drum. Tuning into this resounding energy can help re-balance
the body and spirit and provide a sacred and unique avenue for prayer and
community. Drums and rattles provided, but you're welcome to bring your own.

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*** NOT LISTED ON THEIR NOVEMBER WEBSITE ***
PERHAPS ON HOLD - CALL OR CHECK THE WEBSITE BEFORE GOING

New Moon Drum Jam

Monthly on the new moon, 8:00pm, free

Sponsored by: Florida Gold Coast Drum Circle Meet-up Group (Mike Beaudot)
Mike, a great drummer, organized this group to create more drum circles
and send out announcements. To join (it's free) or to RSVP for their drum
circles, go to: http://drumcircle.meetup.com/213/

"This is a drum circle: NO drinking, drugs, or fire (sorry, but these will
endanger this site for future drum circles)." - Mike
There will be some extra drums; bring a chair or stool to sit on; bring
change for the parking meters.

Held at: Just south of the Deerfield Beach Pier, just a little north of
Hillsboro Blvd. in Deerfield Beach FL
In case of rain: in the shelter by NE 1st St.

Info: Mike Beaudot 954-245-5567C, http://drumcircle.meetup.com/213/

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CHANGED LOCATION - MOVING TO THE BROWARD COUNTY CALENDAR

*** SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH ***

New Moon Native American Drum Circle (women only)

Usually the Saturday closest to the new moon, 7:15-9:00pm

Held at: a private residence in Parkland FL [used to be west Boca Raton]
Led by: Michelle Martin
Info: 954-775-0220, mmartin869@...

Experience a renewed connection to your innermost rhythms through drum-
ming and chanting. Discover what the ancients knew and modern scienti-
fic studies are now revealing - that there is tremendous healing power
in the strong, steady vibration of the drum. Tuning into this resound-
ing energy can help re-balance the body and spirit and provide a sacred
and unique avenue for prayer and community. Native American drums and
rattles provided, but you're welcome to bring your own.

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SPECIAL DRUM CIRCLE - OF INTEREST TO ALL THREE COUNTIES

*** SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21ST ***

Tequesta Drum Circle (around a huge bonfire!) - Winter Solstice

Every Solstice & Equinox - at the start of each season, 7pm till midnight,
$5 entrance fee per adult (kids under 10 free if accompanied by an adult),
fee goes toward event costs (insurance, hiring park rangers for the night,
etc.) - any money remaining is donated to the citizen support organization
Friends of Birch State Park, Inc.

* Includes: a roaring bonfire; a big (optional) potluck feast - if you
plan to partake, please bring a dish or drink that would be enough
for yourself; an Earth-centered ceremony to welcome in the season (at
about 10pm). Performers are very welcome - fire-dancers/spinners/breath-
ers will have a special area set aside and must show proof of insurance.

* "People of all life-affirming spiritual and philosophical paths are in-
vited to come together under the beautiful canopy of the sky, in a
preserved 'native Florida coastal habitat' It's an opportunity to
align our thoughts and energies with our own core of being, with the
seasonal shifts on our planet (Earth), with the energy effects of our
star (the Sun), and with the powers of the universe that form all
things (which you may call God/Goddess, Spirit, Nature, laws of evo-
lution, etc.). The Tequesta (tuh-kes-tuh) Drum Circle is named after
one of the ancient tribes who inhabited lands around SE Florida prior
to European and Seminole arrival - and gives us an opportunity to re-
member that legacy. Ceremonial dress is welcomed, but not required."

"This is a family-oriented celebration for those who hold the impor-
tance of our relationship to our home planet, the Earth. Come be a
part of the celebration, look up into the night sky, breathe, and re-
member our intrinsic connection to both planet and universe."

"Every 90 days or so our planet transits a key point on its journey
around our parent Star which shifts the balance of light entering into
our world. This light continually feeds a tremendously complex array
of living systems that have co-evolved for billions of years. The shift
creates a cascading ebb and flow of cycles in each hemisphere creating
what we know as Spring, Summer, Winter, and Fall, and inspires us to
observe these natural transits of our planet as Sacred Days."

* Photography:
Please respect people. Do not take photos without permission!

* Editor's note: This is one of the biggest and best drum circles in our
area. It only happens four times each year (at the changes of season -
the solstices and equinoxes), bringing together drummers and dancers
from four counties for one big unified celebration. Don't miss it!
You don't have to be a good dancer or drummer - everyone is lovingly
welcomed and appreciated. You can drum (or play any percussion gadget
that you have), dance, or just watch and socialize.

* Hosted by Moon Path Circle, Inc., http://moonpathcircle.org/index.htm,
Mark 954-655-7182, Sophia <sophialinus@...>,
SpelCastor <spelcastor@...>

* Held at: Hugh Taylor Birch State Park, 3109 E. Sunrise Blvd., Ft.
Lauderdale FL, 954-468-2791, 954-564-4521. This is a primitive camp
setting, with outhouse-style bathrooms.
http://www.floridastateparks.org/hughtaylorbirch/

Directions:
1. Take I-95
2. Exit east on Sunrise
3. Cross the Intercoastal Waterway bridge
4. Make the last left turn before A1A (turning into the park entrance)
5. Follow the circular drive about 2/3 of the way around to the "Primi-
tive Camp Area - Tequesta Bonfire Stone Circle"

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Wilton Manors Community Drum Circle

2 Fridays each month (2nd & 4th), 6:30-8:00pm, $3 per person

This facilitated community drum circle is an open space for people to
come together and share the love of drumming, dancing, and singing.
Everyone is welcome regardless of their level of musical experience
and drumming knowledge. It is a celebration of life and community,
open to everyone - all ages. If you have a drum, bell, shaker, wood
block, etc. please bring them. RSVP if possible.

Held at: Island City Park Preserve, 835 NE 28th St., off NE 6th Ave.,
Wilton Manors FL, 954-390-2115 (9am-5pm)

Directions:
(1) Take 6th Ave. (the street that K-mart is on), turn east onto 28th
St. between Wilton Manor Drive and the small bridge just south of
Oakland Park Blvd. There are small signs on both sides of 6th Ave.
for the park. On 28th St., the park is on the left (if you come to
the end of 28th St., you've passed the park). We drum inside the
building in the park.
(2) From 26th street South of Oakland Park Blvd: turn north onto 8th
or 9th Ave. which are before and after 'Kids In Distress'. Turn on-
to the first street you come to (28th St.). The park is between 8th
and 9th Ave on the north side.

Info: Debra Anderson 954-292-1087C, 954-567-3204H, namastedla@...


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3. DRUMMING/DANCING LESSONS, PERFORMANCES, ETC.
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*** SATURDAY-SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH-11TH ***

Camelot Days

10am-5:30pm

Yearly renaissance faire. Relive the magic of the past. Explore our
kingdom full of musicians, artisans, eateries, knights, jesters, and
bellydancers (3 shows per day). Cheer for your favorite side at the
living chess game. Feast on hearty food and drink. Shop for fine
handcrafted treasures in the Artists' Market. Enjoy challenging games
and exciting rides for all ages!

Held at: TY Park, 3300 N. Park Rd., Hollywood FL, 954-985-1980
Off of I-95 and Sheridan.

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*** SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25TH ***

Tales Among the Trees

2:00–3:30pm

Storytelling with the Circle of Souls
(drumming included)

Held at: Fern Forest Nature Center, 201 Lyons Road, Coconut Creek FL,
954-970-0150

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*** FRIDAYS ***

Bellydance & Fire Show with Marina of MeduSirena

Every Friday, at 8:30 and 9:30pm, free

Held at: The Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, 1 Seminole Way,
Ft. Lauderdale FL 33314
Outside in the courtyard next to Renegades (by the Improv Comedy Club
and Murphy's Law).

Info: http://www.Hip-NoticDanceCompany.com or
http://bellydance.meetup.com/234/calendar/5644593/

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*** SUNDAYS ***

Beginner/Intermediate Darbuka (Dumbek) Drum Classes with Joe Zeytoonian

11am-12noon

Held at: Margate FL

Info: call instructor Joe Zeytoonian for location & fees 954-752-1298,
joe@...

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*** MONDAYS ***

African Djembe and Joun-Joun Classes By Zeva of Venus Rising
(an all-female drum/dance ensemble)

6:30-7:30pm
(Drum class is followed by African dance class accompanied by live
drumming, 7:30-8:30pm)

Always wanted to learn to drum but don't know where to begin? Look no
further! Learn the fundamentals of hand-drumming with a focus on djembe
and junjun drumming. Experience the magic of polyrhythms while studying
traditional West African rhythms. This class is geared towards those who
have little or no prior drumming experience, but also accommodates inter-
mediate players. We cover basics such as: holding and striking a drum
properly, basic coordination drills, easy rhythms, and playing as a group.
Instruments include djembe, junjun, bells, krin, and dumbek.
All levels welcome.

Held at: Lotus Dance Studio, 9117 Taft St. (In the Holiday Plaza), Pembroke
Pines FL, 954-433-3552

Info: 954-791-3886 or 954-701-6652, http://www.venusrising.net,
www.lotusdancestudio.com

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*** MONDAYS ***

West African Dance – Adult Class

7:30–9:30pm, $12/class (discount cards available for multiple classes)
Taught by: Abdoulaye Diallo (from Mali)

Held at: Corpo e Movemento, 3058 Andrews Ave., Ft. Lauderdale FL

Info: Renaissance Village Project, Trina 954-687-5789,
thebridgecae@...

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*** TUESDAYS ***

Adult West African Percussions

7:00-9:00pm, $12/class (discount cards available for multiple classes)
Taught by: Moussa Soumah

Held at: The Sadkin Community Center, 1176 NW 42nd Way, Lauderhill FL

Info: Renaissance Village Project, Trina 954-687-5789,
thebridgecae@...


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4. COMMERCIAL ADS
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DRUMS FOR SALE

Close to 100 djembe drums from Ghana avaiable in North Lauderdale FL.
Info: 954-554-5174, Gayelle <latimoun@...>

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DRUM REHEADING AND TUNING AVAILABLE

Jason (The Drum Guy)
Broward County, 954-558-7371, www.thedrumguy.biz, thedrumguy@...


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5. DRUM CIRCLE OPPORTUNITIES
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There are about 38 opportunities to drum/dance each month in our SE
Florida area - from Miami on the south to Stuart on the north!

There are at least 5 drum circles every week - plus 10 that are monthly,
plus 7 every month around the full moon, plus special events!

TO SEE THEM ALL, SUBSCRIBE TO THIS NEWSLETTER, OR CHECK THE MOST RECENT
NEWSLETTER EDITION (ARCHIVED ON OUR WEBSITE):

http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity/

Now there's no excuse not to go drumming/dancing and enjoy the bliss.


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6. CHECK OUT THE FILES SECTION OF OUR WEBSITE!
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You'll find useful drumming and dancing resources at:

http://www.groups.yahoo.com/group/SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity/files/

a. DANCING - LESSONS & CLASSES
b. DANCING - PERFORMANCES
c. DANCING - RESOURCES & LINKS (for belly dancers)

d. DRUM CIRCLES - ETIQUETTE
e. DRUM CIRCLES - LISTED BY DAY OF THE WEEK (Dancers warmly welcome!)

f. DRUMMING - CARE OF YOUR DRUM
g. DRUMMING - HOW TO PLAY A DRUM
h. DRUMMING - INSPIRATIONAL
i. DRUMMING - LESSONS & CLASSES
j. DRUMMING - PERFORMANCES - REGULAR (WEEKLY)
k. DRUMMING - RESOURCES & LINKS


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1. Please tell your drumming/dancing friends, students, etc. about
our newsletter and our online resources (files, archive, etc.).

2. Please post subscription info (or the whole newsletter) on any
appropriate discussion list or in any drumming/dancing newsletter.
You have permission to re-post this newsletter as long as you keep
it intact, deleting nothing, changing no formatting, and including
all the contact information that's already at the top and bottom.

3. Please send us e-mail addresses of anyone that you think would be
interested and we'll invite them to subscribe.


Namaste,

Michael
Publisher: Southeast Florida Drum Circle Newsletter
SoutheastFloridaDrumCircleCommunity-owner@yahoogroups.com
561-350-3930 (24-hours/day)


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