Open Circles

Doesn’t it just make your heart sing when dark clouds roll in to rain on your parade?
It never happens to me, personally, I’m just saying…
Sometimes there’s just too much sunshine and happiness in the world and we need a little respite (which is a little like rest-pit, which is a little like pit-stop, which is a little like pot-sticker, which is a little like an eggroll).
I know it seems like I say the same thing every month, but really, pay attention to dates and stuff. I’m traveling for a significant piece of July’s pie so things are getting a little hairy:

Monday, June 28th – Sufi Circle – 9:30 AM – 449 Clover Ln, Ft Collins – Focus on “Mutakabbir” “The Greatest” – by donation

Friday, July 2nd – Chant – 7 PM – 818 Cherry St, Ft Collins – $7 suggested donation

Sunday, July 4th – Happy Birthday to the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one nation under God, with liberty and fireworks for all! Light things on fire in the honor of liberty, justice and the pursuit of happiness! But do not light yourself or other living creatures on fire, because that does not contribute to happiness.

Monday, July 5th – Sufi Circle – 9:30 AM – 449 Clover Ln – Focus on “Khaliq” – “The Creator” – by donation

Tuesday, July 6th – Mama Sing – 10 AM – Avogadro’s Number (605 S Mason, Ft Collins) – Women and children – by donation

Tuesday, July 6th – Zikr – 7:30 PM – Congregation Har Shalom (725 W Drake, Fort Collins) – $7 suggested donation

Friday, July 9th to Sunday July 11th – Heartbeat Festival – Sunrise Ranch (100 Sunrise Ranch Rd, Loveland) – Starts Friday evening, ends Sunday morning – lots of workshops including drumming, belly dancing, native flute, didgeridoo, chanting with me – plus a Saturday evening Kalliope and Djo performance! – go to this website for more info: https://sunriseranch.org/activities/heart-beat-drum-and-dance-festival/

Sunday, July 11th to Saturday, July 17th – Southwest Sufi Camp near Silver City, New Mexico – A whole week of singing, dancing, praying, and communing! I’ll be on staff as well! – go to this website for more info: http://sites.google.com/site/southwestsuficommunity/our-vision-and-mission-statement/Home/votevents

Monday, July 12th – Sufi Circle – whenever you want – wherever you want – Focus on “Bari” – “The Maker of Order”

Tuesday, July 13th – Dance of Universal Peace – 7 PM – Sunrise Ranch (100 Sunrise Ranch Rd, Loveland) – $5 suggested donation

Monday, July 19th – Sufi Circle – 9:30 AM – 449 Clover Ln – Focus on “Musawwir” – “The Shaper of Beauty” – by donation

Monday, July 26th – Sufi Circle – 9:30 AM – 449 Clover Ln – Focus on “Ghaffar” – “The Forgiving” – by donation

Tuesday, July 27th – Women’s Dance of Universal Peace – 7 PM – St Barnabas Church (1280 Vine St, Denver) – this dance will be lead by Mary Ellen and Christine. It is sure to be a sweet and lovely evening! – $7 suggested donation

Friday, July 30th – chant – 7 PM – 818 Cherry St. Fort Collins – $7 suggested donation

Monday, August 2nd – Sufi Circle – 9:30 AM – 449 Clover Ln – Focus on “Qahhar” – “The Subduer” – by donation

To RSVP for Lammas, e-mail me, and please do it earlier rather than later, ’cause I’m in a hack and slash mood and will just cancel it if it doesn’t seem like enough people are interested far enough in advance. Also, if you’d like to compare chin scars, send me a photo (nothing still bloody, I did say “scars” not “scabs” or “wounds”).
And, if you truly feel that mosquitoes should be outlawed (but in an environmentally safe way for all the other creatures of the planet), please send monetary donations directly to me as I am funding scientific research projects that are currently working on mosquito catchers (that all other insects are immune to). These new-fangled contraptions are being designed to look like subtle, glowing disco-balls that only emit mauve, taupe and turquoise colors, they will lure the mosquitoes in with a simulated mosquito mama voice that says “darling vampirous children, come on in here, i’ve got fresh, bloody human steak being held exactly at 98.6 degrees Fahrenheit! Your favorite!” Once the mosquito hellions are inside the globe, they will be transported via hyper-galactic space traveling good-year blimps (they can carry up to 1.6 gazillionicious mosquitoes at a time!), to an alternate universe where they are trained to subsist as vegetarian peace-mongers before being returned to earth to resume lives of community-service oriented Buddhist monks.
Come on, who wouldn’t support this noble work!
Your humble servant (maybe formerly a mosquito),
Sára

(970)227-5275
rain@trigoddess.org

Never before have I felt, with such earnestness, the need to type a really good rendition of the classic Tarzan yell. Will you please be so kind as to imagine one issuing forth from your computer right now…
go ahead, I’ll wait.
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Thank you.

I must say, I’m a bit stupefied by this month’s calendar. It’s all such a delicious flurry of fun! Please notice all the unusual bits. It’s always great to have some seasoned community support around events with the general muggle public.

And, WOW!!! I am typeless (versus speechless) with gratitude and amazement that so many of you showed up for Kalliope’s debut performance last night! Sharon, Jamie and I had so much fun sharing all that music with you and I’m truly humbled by your support and attention and enjoyment of the evening. Let’s do that again, too, eh?

Monday, May 31st – Sufi Circle – 9:30 AM – 449 Clover Ln, Fort Collins – focus on “Mu’min” “the inspirer of faith” – by donation

Tuesday, June 1st – Mama Sing – 10 AM – Avogadro’s Number (605 S Mason, Ft Collins) – by donation

Tuesday, June 1st – Zikr – 7:30 PM – Congregation Har Shalom (725 W Drake, Ft Collins) – $7 suggested donation

Wednesday, June 2nd – Dance of Universal Peace – 7:30 PM – Christ Church United Methodist (whoever came up with a name like that?) (690 Colorado Blvd, Denver) – I’m leading this evening in Timothy’s absence – $10 at the door

Friday, June 4th – Kalliope Show (2nd one!) – 6 PM – Spotlight Music (4606 S Mason, Ft Collins) – We would be overjoyed to see some of you who missed, and all of you who caught, last night’s show! – by donation

Saturday, June 5th – Spirit in the Park – Civic Center Park (southwest corner Mason and LaPorte, Ft Collins) – an inter-faith event starting with an 8:30 AM meditation, 9:00 inter-faith service, 9:45 Dances of Universal Peace and Drum Circle wrapping up at 10:30 – I’m always so happy to have experienced circlers in these settings. Bring a drum and come on out!

Saturday, June 5th – Chant – 7 PM – 5000 Boardwalk #13, Ft Collins – $7 suggested donation

Sunday, June 6th – Sharon and I (of Kalliope) are singing as part of the Unitarian Church service, which I think starts at 9 AM… gosh, I ought to get that straight! – anyway, it sounds like a lovely service with flowers and children (all of whom, I’m quite certain, will be magnificently well-behaved).

Monday, June 7th – Sufi Circle – 9:30 AM – 449 Clover Ln – focus on “Muhaymin” “the guardian” – by donation

Tuesday, June 8th – Dance of Universal Peace – 7 PM – Sunrise Ranch (100 Sunrise Ranch Rd, Loveland) – $5 suggested donation

Thursday, June 10 to Sunday June 13 – MEADOWFEST – You can still register! – go to http://trigoddess.org/docs/MeadowFest2010_Final.pdf – twill be brillig!

Monday, June 14th – Sufi Circle – 9:30 AM – 449 Clover Ln – focus on “`Aziz” “The Victorious” – by donation

Friday, June 18th – Chant – 7 PM – 5000 Boardwalk #13 – $7 suggested donation

Sunday, June 20th – Litha Summer Solstice Celebration – 11:30 AM to 2:30 PM – Treehenge (just east of Martinez Park, Ft Collins) – bring: the kids, food/drink to share (potluck after ritual), drums, your own dishes and utensils, sunscreen (yes, I’m a mom), something to sit upon, and a smile! – RSVP to me – $10/adult suggested donation

Monday, June 21st – Sufi Circle – 9:30 AM – 449 Clover Ln – focus on “Jabbar” “The Compeller” – by donation

Tuesday, June 22nd – Women’s Dance of Universal Peace – 7 PM – St Barnabas Church (1280 Vine St, Denver) – $7 suggested donation

Friday, June 25th – Full Moon Chant – 7 PM – 818 Cherry St, Fort Collins – $7 suggested donation

Monday, June 28th – Sufi Circle – 9:30 AM – 449 Clover Ln – focus on “Mutakabbir” “The Greatest” – by donation

And just so you know…
1. I’ll be on staff for the Heartbeat Festival at Sunrise Ranch July 9, 10 and 11 – LOTS of drumming, chanting, dancing, ritual, community, native flutes, didgeridoos, etc.! You can find out more here: https://sunriseranch.org/activities/heart-beat-drum-and-dance-festival/

2. I’m also on staff for the Southwest Sufi Community Camp July 11 to 17 – LOTS of prayer, dance, zikr, meditation, chanting… Find out more here: http://sites.google.com/site/southwestsuficommunity/our-vision-and-mission-statement/Home/votevents

3. And Dragonfest registration is open: http://www.dragonfest.org/FI/Registration.html

We’re in for one heckuva summer! Hold onto your britches (or bikini bottoms)!
To RSVP for any of these soirées (I don’t know if that’s how to pluralize that word), for direct eye contact, to swap your identity with one of the Mayan monkey gods, or to hire a grass-growth-monitor… please do call or e-mail me: (970)227-5275 or rain@trigoddess.org.
Tally-ho!
Sára

Darlings,
Try typing the subject of this mailer.
Fun, huh?
Polish up your spectacles, monocles, or corneas, this month’s calendar is a whoopty-doozy, which is vastly different from a whoopsy-daisy.
Lots of special events, extra info and wonkified locations, which is vastly different from onctified nations (whatever that is).
I hope to see all your bright and shining, sun-burned, spring-kissed, and glowing faces at some of these special events this month!

Monday, April 26th – Sufi Circle – 9:30 AM – 449 Clover Ln, Ft Collins – Focus on “Rahman” “Expressive Mercy and Compassion” – by donation

Tuesday, April 27th – Women’s Full Moon Dance – 7 PM – St. Barnabas Church (1280 Vine St), Denver – $7 suggested donation

Saturday, May 1st – Beltane Celebration – 1 PM – Treehenge (just east of Martinez Park, Ft Collins) – Fundraiser for Kosi, Open Circles Community Center – Bring food/drink to share, your own dishes, drums, flowers, etc. – $15/adult suggested donation

Saturday, May 1st – Beltane Celebration – 6:30 PM – Starhouse in Boulder – Timothy and I are co-creating this event – yet another maypole, dances, music, and ceremony honoring this season! – $15

Monday, May 3rd – Sufi Circle – 9:30 AM – 449 Clover Ln – Focus on “Rahim” “Receptive Mercy and Compassion” – by donation

Tuesday, May 4th – Mama Sing – 10 AM – Avogadro’s Number (605 S Mason, Ft Collins) – by donation

Tuesday, May 4th – Zikr with Leilah Be – 7:30 PM – at the Starhouse in Boulder – $15

Thursday, May 6th to Sunday, May 9th – Beltania in Florence – I’m leading the opening ritual Thursday night, and a Dance of Universal Peace workshop Friday morning – you can still register up until April 30th! – www.beltania.org

Sunday, May 9th – Mother’s Day Chant! – 7 PM – 449 Clover Ln (my mama’s house) – $7 suggested donation

Monday, May 10th – Sufi Circle – 9:30 AM – 449 Clover Ln – Focus on “Quddus” “Holy Presence” – by donation

Tuesday, May 11th – Dance of Universal Peace – 7 PM – Sunrise Ranch (100 Sunrise Ranch Rd, Loveland) – Suggested donation $5

Friday, May 14th to Friday May 21st – Sufi Dance Camp on Maui – I’m on staff this year! Want to spend a week in paradise singing, dancing, and praying Toward the One?! – registration info: http://www.mauisuficamps.com/

Monday, May 17th – Sufi Circle – 9:30 AM – 449 Clover Ln – Focus on “Salaam” “Peace” – by donation

Monday, May 24th – Sufi Circle – 9:30 AM – 449 Clover Ln – Focus on “Mu’min” “Affirming” – by donation

Tuesday, May 25th – Women’s Dance – 7 PM – St Barnabas Church, in Denver – $7 suggested donation

Wednesday, May 26th – Kalliope on KRFC “Live at Lunch” – 12 PM to 1 PM – Kalliope is a dynamic trio of musical women (me, Sharon Docherty and Jamie Bailey). We are SO excited to be making music together and sharing it with you! Tune in for our radio debut in Fort Collins 88.9 on your FM dial or stream it at: http://krfcfm.org/listen.php

Friday, May 28th – Mama Sing – 10 AM – 2936 Brookwood Dr, Ft Collins (Christine’s house) – by donation

Friday, May 28th – Full Moon Chant – 7 PM – 231 Sunset St, Ft Collins (Kiri’s house) – $7 suggested donation

Saturday, May 29th – Kalliope full on show – 8 PM – Tap Room (3501 S Shields, Ft Collins) – Our first full-length, two-hour-show, jam-packed with harmonious musical delights! Come on out! – $5 cover

Monday, May 31st – Sufi Circle – 9:30 AM – 449 Clover Ln – Focus on “Muhaymin” “Protector” – by donation

Tuesday, June 1st (yes, JUNE!!!) – Mama Sing – 10 AM – Avogadro’s Number – by donation

Tuesday, June 1st (really, it’s JUNE!!!) – Zikr – 7:30 PM – Congregation Har Shalom (725 W Drake Rd, Ft Collins) – $7 suggested donation

MEADOWFEST is Right around the Corner!!
If you’re not already registered, please get your little butt in gear and sign up! We’d love to see you! June 10th to 13th at Jack’s Gulch. Lots of music, ritual, community play time, hikes, nature, bugs, and dirt galore! Registration info here: http://trigoddess.org/docs/MeadowFest2010_Final.pdf

I hereby cordially lulliloo you to participate with all your glee in this merry month of May’s razzamatazz of hullabaloolakish shin-diggery of romping good times!
Leave all the hugger-muggering for the hum-drudgery of winter-sludges.
It’s play time!
Sára

If I was a peanut, I would grow underground. Did you know that peanuts grown underground? I am not making this up. Anyway, if I was a peanut, I would grow underground all chummied up with at least one other peanut, but I think I’d rather be in an extend-a-pod with two or three other peanuts. If I was a peanut, I would want to be unearthed at night, so the sunlight wouldn’t hurt my poor little peanut eyes (if I had eyes). If I was a newly unearthed, moon-bathed peanut, I would want to be roasted in fire, which wouldn’t hurt because I’d be a peanut with no nervous system. Then I would want to be covered in honey and salt, LOTS of salt, and LOTS and LOTS and LOTS of honey. Then, if I was a newly unearthed, moon-bathed, fire-roasted, honeyed and salted peanut, I would want to be taken to the Beltane ritual and I would want to be consumed by the Goddess! And since I (as a peanut) would contain the most concentrated protein in the plant queendom, She would be oh, so very happy to transform me into pure energy!
Let’s sing!

Friday, March 26th – Chant – 7 PM – 230 N Sunset St, Ft Collins (Kiri and Mark’s) – $7 suggested donation

Monday, March 29th – Sufi Circle – 9:30 AM – 449 Clover Ln, Ft Collins – “Al Sabur” “The Patient” – by donation

Friday, April 2nd – Dance of Universal Peace – 7 PM – 112 F Street in Salida – I don’t know the “suggested donation” amount, but I’m sure there’s a basket or something out… Hope to see some of you there!

Sunday, April 4th – Easter! – Boil an egg, dye an egg, hide an egg, find an egg, eat an egg or be an egg for Jesus!

Tuesday, April 6th – Mama Sing – 10 AM – Avogadro’s Number 605 S Mason, Ft Collins – Women and children welcome! – by donation

Tuesday, April 6th – Zikr – 7:30 PM – Congregation Har Shalom 725 W Drake Rd, Ft Collins – $7 suggested donation

Friday, April 9th – Chant – 7 PM – 5000 Boardwalk #13, Ft Collins – suggested donation $7

Monday, April 12th – Sufi Circle – 9:30 AM – 449 Clover Ln – “Bismillah” “Beginning with God” – Hey, guess what? We’ve finished the entire set of 99 (and then some) names of God! It’s been almost exactly 2 years since we started doing this Monday morning meditation practice. And now we’re starting all over again. Want to jump on board? Check it out… A really sweet way to start the week, reciting names of God, reading a short chapter illuminating each name, inviting more awareness and a more conscious relationship with the many faces of the Divine each week. Feel free to join the caravan anytime – by donation

Tuesday, April 13th – Dance of Universal Peace – 7 PM – Sunrise Ranch 100 Sunrise Ranch Rd, Loveland – $5 suggested donation

Friday, April 16th – Mama Sing – 10 AM – 2936 Brookwood Drive in Fort Collins (near Drake and Lemay) – women and children, as usual – by donation

Monday, April 19th – Sufi Circle – 9:30 AM – 449 Clover Ln – “Allah” “The One” – by donation

Friday, April 23rd – Chant – 7 PM – 416 N Hollywood St, Ft Collins (Marylea’s house) – Bring a cushion! There is no furniture in the house so the acoustics are good fun and it’ll be a nice way to bring some blessings and good juju into the house before Marylea moves back in – Really, bring a cushion or something to sit on – $7 suggested donation – Did I mention that you should bring something to sit on? Please do.

Monday, April 26th – Sufi Circle – 9:30 AM – 449 Clover Ln – “Ar-Rahman” “The Compassionate” – by donation

Tuesday, April 27th – Women’s Full Moon Dance of Universal Peace – 7 PM – St Barnabas 1280 Vine St, Denver – $7 suggested donation

Saturday, May 1st – Beltane – 1 PM – Treehenge (just east of Martinez Park, Ft Collins) – RSVP to me – potluck and ritual – drumming and dancing – fires and frolicking – children welcome – $10/adult suggested donation

Saturday, May 1st – Beltane – 7 PM – Starhouse in Boulder – I think Timothy and I will be co-creating this celebration – I don’t know how much it will cost… I’ll keep you posted if you like.

Tuesday, May 4th – Mama Sing – 10 AM – Avogadro’s Number 605 S Mason – by donation

Tuesday, May 4th – Leilah Be Zikr – 7:30 PM – Starhouse in Boulder – $15 – There will be NO zikr in Fort Collins this month. Let’s all go sing and dance and pray with Leilah!

Thursday May 6 to Sunday May 9 – Beltania Festival – Florence Mountain Park, CO – Living Earth’s Beltane festival features live music concerts, rituals, workshops, and vendors. The new, beautiful, secluded location is about 2 hours South of Denver. Registration ends April 30th – www.beltania.org for details and register – I’ll be leading the opening ritual Thursday evening, and possibly a Friday morning hoopla – See you there!

Well, even if the Gods of Snow aren’t cooperating, the calendar of events is looking very much like Spring is in full swing!
To RSVP and/or if you want to help with the Fort Collins Beltane celebration, give me a call or send me an e-mail: (970)227-5275 or rain@trigoddess.org.
If you need someone to talk you out of sky-diving or into a career as a Nascar driver, you can also call me.
If you can’t remember all the words for the Star Spangled Banner or if you need someone to talk to about mushroom hunting, do not call me.
If you need a buddy for going to Elitch Gardens, call me.
If you need a buddy for scuba diving, do not call me.
Just being clear.
All Spring-Associated Blessings to you!
Sára