Reason # 103 why I am glad to be Pagan:
We had a final board meeting on Wednesday of the United NeoPagan Council of Lake Erie about Pagan Pride Day this Saturday. We were going over the opening ritual. We are going to have everyone form a circle by joining hands, and then 7 or so board members will say some opening remarks in turn. Then we are going to throw a ball of yarn from person to person (starting with the board members) while saying one word that we hope describes the day.
We were trying to figure out the order, and Ruth is going before me, and hunky straight Rich is going after me. When we were describing the order, I said, “So what we are saying is that I am pitching and Rich is receiving???” It got a laugh, including from Rich who realized that I was just being silly.
We also reminisced about last year’s ritual that involved fire being passed. I had to work on handling it appropriately, as I almost set myself on fire and we touched on having to extinguish flames with my breath. I then observed, “So, I am pitching while another guy is receiving and I’m blowing? You know what I call that? Tuesday!” This was followed by a drag on the imaginary Bette Davis cigarette.
Seriously, it is showing all signs of being a great event, and I am so deeply grateful for being part of such a terrific community!
| What: | 5th Annual Erie Pagan Pride Day Saturday, September 12 Erie Pagan Pride Day: We are at St. Nick’s Grove, 5131 Old French Road, Erie PA (north of I-90 on Route 97.) The event runs from 10:30 AM to after dark. There is no charge for admissions, and donations are gratefully accepted. Please check in at the registration booth when you arrive. Approximately 150 attendees participated in the first Erie Pagan Pride Day in 2005. Since that time, the event has grown each year with 240 attendees in 2007, and 185 attendees in 2008, despite the torrential rain. There will be workshops and panel discussions, as well as rituals. We are also anticipating booking a keynote speaker and a band for the event. Additional details regarding the day’s events will be forthcoming. We have increased our menu of yummy food for sale. We ask that those with online access register before the event at http://www.u-n-c-l-e.org. Please stop at the check in table when you arrive to either confirm your online registration or fill out the form. We will have nametags, if you like. You can use your first name, full name and/or screen name if you choose to wear a nametag. We will have an exciting variety of vendors. There is limited vending space still available. For more info about vending, contact Ruth at: (814) 456-4969 or svelteone@sbcglobal.net. The vendor contract is at http://www.u-n-c-l-e.org/civic/?q=PPD. We also ask that you bring a contribution for this year’s official charity, the Erie Zoo. We are also asking for volunteers to work shifts in the kitchen area or at the registration table, as well as cleanup/setup. This helps ease the workload for all. Feel free to bring your children or parents, but parents are responsible for taking care of their kids. There is a children’s area, and there will also be children’s activities. Opening ritual will begin at 11 AM. We will have photographers who will be taking photos. You can be in photos or not, as you choose. If you do NOT wish to have your photo taken, please get a red dot at the registration table when you arrive. We will also be taking a group photo at 5:45 PM. Again, all photos are optional. We will be including the photos at http://www.u-n-c-l-e.org. Bring chairs, blankets, and sunscreen. Volunteers are asked to help with clean up, kitchen and set up. If you would like to volunteer, contact T.J. Laffan at:: (814) 460-1180 or revbadger@hotmail.com. Getting there and other area attractions and resources If you want to check the current weather or forecast, please visit: www.goerie.com/weather. For general info about Erie, PA area, visit either www.goerie.com or www.eriepa.com. And, of course, if you are looking for Pagan resources in the area, check http://www.u-n-c-l-e.orgt.. For press info, contact: T.J. Laffan at: (814) 460-1180 or revbadger@hotmail.com. Alternate contact is Michael Mahler at: (814) 456-9833 or webmaster@u-n-c-l-e.org. |
| When: | Saturday, September 12, 2009 10:30 AM |
| Where: | St. Nick’s Grove
5131 Old French Road
Erie, Pennsylvania 16509 United States |
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