Time:  Friday, December 3 at 6:30pm – December 5 at 10:00pm
Location:    Le Melange Magique / The Magical Blend
1928 Ste. Catherine Street West, Montreal, QC

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Welcome to the 2010 edition of the Montreal Pagan Yule Fair. Co-hosted by Le Melange Magique (The Magical Blend) and the Montreal Pagan Resource Center (MPRC), this year’s fair promises to be one of the most exciting yet!

Join keynote guest author Ellen Dugan along with authors Christopher Penczak, Judika Illes, Arin Murphy-Hiscock, Adelina St. Clair and a host of local speakers for two full days of workshops, panels and conferences.

Local artisans and craftspeople will be selling their creations so it’s a great chance to find something special for Yule. Readings and psychic consultations, book signings, an author’s supper and public Yule ritual top the weekend off.

Join us, spread the word, and celebrate this magical time of year!

Hosted by: CUPS (Concordia University Pagan Society)
When: Sunday September 19th 4-6pm
Where: Melange Magique (1928 St-Catherine West, Montreal)
What to bring: YOU! Feast and feast gear. This means food to share (ideally Mabon related foods and drinks) and your own cup, plate/bowl, and utensils.

Here is a recipe suggestion:
HARVEST BEAN SALAD
- can of drained chick peas
- can of drained kidney beans
- can of drained green beans
- can of drained corn
- 2 tbsp of sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsb pepper
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 cup of olive oil
- 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar

We are very pleased to announce that we had a little over 20 people at the Isaac Bonewits memorial ritual that was held in Angrignon park tonight and led by Linda Demissy.

Our thanks go to Linda for putting this memorial ritual together so quickly, to Mark and Farrell for helping out with it, and to everyone else who turned up to witness it. There were many touching moments, but also loads of laughter, which was a sure sign that Isaac had turned up to join us (including a boombox that would not shut off and only got louder the more we fiddled with it).

We also raised over $374 dollars which will be donated to Phaedra Bonewits to help with covering her medical bills. Much love and thanks to Mariesol who auctioned off a unique, hand-written collection of pagan chants, songs, and stories, which sold for $120!

We hope Isaac enjoyed our offerings and that they speed him off to the Summerlands in style. Gods bless.

If you wish to donate to the Bonewits family, you can get more information at: http://www.adf.org/about/leaders/isaac-bonewits/donate.html

In honor of our revered Neo-Pagan Elder Isaac Bonewits (http://www.adf.org/about/leaders/isaac-bonewits/), who passed away on Thorsday, Augustus 12th 2010, we are holding an ADF Druid style memorial rite on Wodensday Augustus 18th in Angrignon Park at 7pm (6:30pm arrival). The ritual will be led by Linda Demissy, former Senior Druid of Silver Fox Grove, ADF.

Everyone is invited to join and make a short bardic offering, sacrifice of a crafted item or food, or retell their encounter with Isaac (even if it’s just by reading one of his books).

ADF rites are basically a “party” where Gods, Ancestors and Nature Spirits are invited and made offering to, through the gates of the triple centre, Fire of the Gods, Well of the Ancestors, and Tree of Life. An omen is then cast to determine how the offerings were received, and if well received, the ritual drink is blessed and shared.

In this case, we will ask for the blessings to go to Isaac. Bridget will be called at the start of the ritual for bardic inspiration, the Dagda at the centre of the rite, and the Morrigan to help carry him with blessings to the Otherworld. These three deities were those he loved best.

We will be passing the hat to help his family pay for his large medical bills, and you may want to bring some coins to drop into the cauldron during the Ancestors offerings. Bring instruments, drums, your voices and food to share.

Isaac Bonewits Public Memorial
Wednesday, August 18th, 7pm
Angrignon Park, Lasalle
Meet at Angrignon metro at 6:30pm
Facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=117993618252415

If you wish to donate to the Bonewits family, you can get more information at:
http://www.adf.org/about/leaders/isaac-bonewits/donate.html

Hello everyone,

Registration is now officially open at the website

http://www.redspiralwomensretreat.com/

Also, if you need or can provide a ride to women attending the Retreat, there is now a discussion page available to connect with one another.

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I’m sharing with you a public event for women from July 9th-July 11th 2010. It’s highly pagan oriented but not exclusive, so all women are welcomed.

Here’s a copy paste from their site:

This event was created by women, for women of all backgrounds, 16 years of age and older. If you have ever thought it would be nice to get away from everything, go camping for a weekend and focus on yourself for a change, then come join us.

The theme for this year is “The Path to a Fulfilling Life”.

The Red Spiral Women’s Retreat will take place at Raven’s Knoll, a campground and event centre located near Eganville, Ontario, Canada. This beautiful, natural 100 acre property is located on the Bonnechere River, near Golden Lake.