Calendar of Events for 1996

January

January 1

Koo'Shee Funk Drum Circle. 3pm - 11pm. 4 miles up Flagstaff Rd, Boulder, CO. Catherdral Park on right. (west) Drums, bells. Bring Food, wood, warm clothes. Free event, everyone welcome. Traditional Dancers welcomed!

January 5

Koo'Shee Funk Full Moon Drum-Fire Circle. 4pm -> till. Caravan from Penny Lane in Boulder Colorado. Directions to site thereafter posted. Bring wood, warm clothes, instruments, and good vibes. Free event, all ages welcome. Dancers welcomed!

January 5 - 7

Florida Family council at It will take place at Heilbron Springs which is located near Starke, Florida. this is not a gathering! The purpose is to dicuss the regs and the winter gathering. He stressed the request, for elders to come down and participate, in this process. He went on to say that especially, the younger Rainbows in the area are asking that more elders come share their ideas, experiences and suggestions.

Most of us are aware that this gathering will happen, with or without any focus. Their request is an earnest attempt to get input from the family, especially from those that are experienced gathers.
For directions and further info call (904) 964-3704.

January 6

Monthly drum circles at Huntington State Beach in the city of Huntington Beach. DIRECTIONS: From the 405 fwy take Brookhurst south until it hits the beach. Enter in to the first parking lot and park we are at the firepits. BRING firewood, a veggie potluck dish , a bowl, a spoon, drums and percussion Alcohol is very discouraged at all our "rainbow" functions. If people want more info email paulcump@csulb.edu.

January 14

Koo'Shee Funk Potluck-Drum Circle. Eben-Gene Park, Boulder, CO. Noon - 12 pm. Free event, all ages welcome. Dancers welcomed!

February

February 3

Monthly drum circles at Huntington State Beach in the city of Huntington Beach. DIRECTIONS: From the 405 fwy take Brookhurst south until it hits the beach. Enter in to the first parking lot and park we are at the firepits. BRING firewood, a veggie potluck dish , a bowl, a spoon, drums and percussion Alcohol is very discouraged at all our "rainbow" functions. If people want more info email paulcump@csulb.edu.

February 15 - 18, 1996

Fourth Annual Regional Love-In Camp-Out, Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness, Michigan. Park at the end of Nurnberg Road. Note that we have a wonderful, very protected, very beautiful new site, so don't camp at the old site--look for signs. The site is down the west trail instead of the north trail. The latrine has been dug; wood has been somewhat gathered. We have major need of a large shelter to be set up early--if you have a teepee, yurt, very large tent, or other shelter appropriate for a group to gather in, and can get it there by the 15th, please contact Gonzo. Contact:
Great Lakes Rainbow - Michigan, PO Box 3433,
Ann Arbor MI 48106-3433
gonzopolis@aol.com

February 14 - 26

Scout council has consensus on Osceola National Forest Starting Feb. 14, near Lake City, Fl., One hour from Ocala. (near Gainsville)
From South Fla. I-95 to I-10 west then north on 229. Take FS Rd 202 to East Tower. Gathering is at north east side of the forest near the firetower.

The Vision Council's consensus (called by The Palm Family) regarding the Ocala gathering was to post the following information:

****Official****

Consensus is that there will be NO OCALA GATHERING.
NO OCALA GATHERING!
****Do not sign any permits!!!****

We are sending out scouts to find an alternate site. The site to be announced later. Again, NO OCALA GATHERING! The site will be announced at a later date. For more info, see this council event about the next regional.

February 24

The SCROLL posse is going to have a council on Feb 24th Sat at a location in Dana Point and you can campover if you want. There you will be able to bring your visions to the council. Info is available at (619) 226-5797 the SCROLL hotline.

March

March 2

Monthly drum circles at Huntington State Beach in the city of Huntington Beach. DIRECTIONS: From the 405 fwy take Brookhurst south until it hits the beach. Enter in to the first parking lot and park we are at the firepits. BRING firewood, a veggie potluck dish , a bowl, a spoon, drums and percussion Alcohol is very discouraged at all our "rainbow" functions. If people want more info email paulcump@csulb.edu.

March 1-30

Go to Zevalla TX. 63 South out of town 5 miles to Concorde Church. Turn left by church, go 2-3 miles to the first forest service road on the left. The number is supposedly 3558, but the sign is rumored to be missing. You can tell you're on the right road as their is a cattle guard 20 feet after turning onto this gravel road. Follow gravel road for a few miles where it turns into a dirt logging road. Follow the logging road to site.

March 20-24

SCROLL regional. Southern Ca desert (near the Salton Sea) For more info call the SCROLL hotline at 619-226-5797.

March 21

Montreal Rainbow council in Rawdon. (near Montreal I think). Contact ldruide@cam.org for info. The Canadian Rainbow gathering this year will happen near St-Damien north east of Montreal in the provincial park ( which they call ZEC) ZEC des nymphes (a nymphe is like a faerie) Lac des Gemeaux (Gemini Lake). The Rainbow this year will happen near St-Damien north east of Montreal in the provincial park ( which they call ZEC)ZEC des nymphes (a nymphe is like a faerie)Lac des Gemeaux (Gemini Lake)

March 17 - 27

Colorado Spring Equinox Regional near Wigwam in Pike National Forest. Take 285 south from Denver to Pine Junction. Last gas, groceries, and supplies in Conifer. Take a left at Junction onto County Road 126. Follow County Road 126 to Forest Service Road 211. Take FS 211 to Wigwam Trail. Drive up Wigwam Trail till you see the rock piles and/or rainbow banners. More details soon. For info call Merrill Moon at 303-234-9795, or Rob at 303-258-0506, or email me at rob@welcomehome.org

April

April 1st or so...

Spring Council begins and continues in various locations till seed camp. Directions are (from Mena, AR): Take hwy 71 south to hwy 8 at Mena. Turn left on hwy 8 about 2 miles to hwy 375. Turn right onto 375, stay on it for about 10 miles, turn right on hwy 80/FS56. (it you get to the town of Shady, you went too far) Go about 4 miles to the gravel pit. Welcome Home!

April 5,6,7

Ozark Family Spring Council, site to be announced. Contact: Ozark Rainbow Family, PO Box 29446, St. Louis, MO 63126.

April 11

NYC banking council. This is a business meeting to discuss how to spend NYC Rainbow funds best. All are welcome to participate. It will be at Wetlands, 161 Hudson St., at 6:00pm.

April 12

Northcal drum sisters camp is on april 12th weekend. Info is available at (619) 226-5797, the SCROLL hotline.

April 14

Council on Sunday April 14, 1996 for Cumberland regional. Contact: PO Box 1043, Monticello, KY 42633.

April 28

NYC. there will be a "pre-picnic picnic" in Central Park. It will be just north of the reservoir. INstructions are to enter at 96th street and follow the chalk lines.

April 28

Potluck picnic in Balboa Park in San Diego on Sunday April 28th. Call SCROLL Hotline for directions & times (619)226-5797.

May

May 1-5

Oklahoma Regional in Ouchita Natl Forest- near Big Cedar Ok. Contact: Om on the Range, Rt. 1, Box 207-20, Duncan, OK 73533.

May 2

Full Moon Drum Circle in San Diego on Thursday, May 2. Call SCROLL Hotline for directions & times (619)226-5797.

May 4

THE LA/OC Rainbow Family's drum circle/potluck will be ON SATURDAY MAY 4. the time is from 10am to whenever we get around to leaving, but probably just after dusk or so. The potluck is at HUNINGTON CENTRAL PARK in the city of Huninton Beach. Directions: From pacific coast highway(PCH) take GOLDENWEST St. north just past talbert and enter in at the Hunington beach library light and go to the most north -easternly parking lot and park. Then walk to the right (east) on the trail that goes between the lake and the ampatheater until you get to an open meadow area. walk to the eastern end of the meadow near Gothard St and you will see us near those 2 benches next to the (2-3) trees at the far end of the clearing. BRING:yourself, good vibes, your own bowl and spoon and a vegatarian potluck dish or drink to share. Also bring drums, blankets, chairs, hackey sacks, etc.

May 5

NYC. There is the monthly council/potluck/drum circle at Jery's house, 502 W. 44th St, Manhattan. Doors open at 2:00 for anyone willling to help set up and cook, and then doors open to all at 5:00. Council begins shortly thereafter, followed by potluck dinner and then drum circles.

May 19

NYC. Annual eagerly-anticipated NYC Rainbow picnic in Central Park. Please bring lots of food and happiness! More details will follow, but be sure to set aside this day to see all your local family, --or to come to NYC and meet all your out-of-town family!

May 21

NYC. 13th Annual Central Park Picnic, Dawn to Dusk. At Frisbee Hill at West 71 St. (just above Sheeps Meadow). Rainbow benefit at Wetlands to support the annual gathering of the Rainbow Family.

NY Rainbow Benefit (and re-union) at Wetlands. (161 Hundaon St., 3 blocks below Canal St.) Doors open 7:30 Sugg.Donation $6. (All proceeds are used for local. regional and national rainbow family events.) For more info, contact: NYC lightline (212) # 560-7111.

May 29

Several of us in Madison plan to go look at Secret Lake near the Michigan line, as a potential site for an eventual National. All are welcome to join the expedition, think of it as a regional if you like. It is the Southeast corner of Vilas County, quie a bit of flat ground, with a sizable ridge along the Western Edge. First crew should be arriving from Weedstock (see seperate post soon) by May 29th.

June

June 1

Full Moon Drum Circle @ Black's Beach, San Diego. From I-5 in San Diego take Genessee Avenue West to Torrey Pines Scenic Road. Turn right (there will be a sign for Salk Institute and Glider Port). Drive to the end of the paved road and park on the street. Do not park in the dirt lot it closes @ 8 PM and you could be ticketed, towed, or locked in. Please note, there are new parking rules in effect. No parking on the street from 2am to 6am. If you plan to stay later than 2 am pleae take public transportation. The Bus #301 runs from Oceanside to Black's on the Coast Highway (HWY 101) or you can catch it at University Towne Centre Mall. There is legal, 24 hour parking, surrounding the mall. The #301 does not run from about 10:30 pm to 6 am-- so plan accordingly. Call SCROLL Hotline for more information (619)226-5797

June 1

There will be a rainbow family drum circle at Hunington central park on june 1st at 11-am to whenever. bring drums and a veggie dish to share and your bowl and spoon, and water. no alcohol and your dog on a leash. The orange county family is no longer doing drum circles at the beach. the park is on goldenwest north of talbert and park in the libray's most northeasternly parking lot and walk east between the theater and the pond to the far end of the clearing. there is 2 tables and trees there. If you go to that potluck you will be able to pick up a flyer for future rainbow events in the area. for more info call 619)226-5797 24hr msg.

SAN DIEGO: that same night is the full moon drum circle at blacks beach for info see the number above.

June 1 & 2

Yard Sale, Ann Arbor, exact site TBA.

June 8 & 9

NERF spring council at Rob Ford at Granville,VT, the old national site. This is a working council, not a gathering. Bring potluck style food, we'll be talking, not kitchening.

June 15

Spring Renewal Picnic, Gallup Park, Ann Arbor, 2 P.M. to dusk.

June 30

Full Moon Drum Circle @ Black's Beach, San Diego. From I-5 in San Diego take Genessee Avenue West to Torrey Pines Scenic Road. Turn right (there will be a sign for Salk Institute and Glider Port). Drive to the end of the paved road and park on the street. Do not park in the dirt lot it closes @ 8 PM and you could be ticketed, towed, or locked in. Please note, there are new parking rules in effect. No parking on the street from 2am to 6am. If you plan to stay later than 2 am pleae take public transportation. The Bus #301 runs from Oceanside to Black's on the Coast Highway (HWY 101) or you can catch it at University Towne Centre Mall. There is legal, 24 hour parking, surrounding the mall. The #301 does not run from about 10:30 pm to 6 am-- so plan accordingly. Call SCROLL Hotline for more information (619)226-5797

July

July 1 - 7

25th Annual Gathering of the Rainbow Tribes, Ozarks bioregion.

July 5

Midwest Council, Turtle Soup/One Mitten kitchen, Ozarks Rainbow Gathering. Time dependent on time of main Focalizers' Council, so as not to conflict.

July 20

(if that's the last day of the Ann Arbor Art Fairs; may be July 27) - The usual announcement about nothing organized in the Arb in Ann Arbor from 2 PM to dusk.

July 20

There will be a rainbow family drum circle at Hunington central park on june 1st at 11-am to whenever. bring drums and a veggie dish to share and your bowl and spoon, and water. no alcohol and your dog on a leash. The orange county family is no longer doing drum circles at the beach. the park is on goldenwest north of talbert and park in the libray's most northeasternly parking lot and walk east between the theater and the pond to the far end of the clearing. there is 2 tables and trees there. If you go to that potluck you will be able to pick up a flyer for future rainbow events in the area. for more info call 619)226-5797 24hr msg.

July 26 - Aug 21

Canadian Regional. The vision council will happen near the Grand lac des Iles not far from the exact site that we have to choose at the vision council on the 21 st. There are councils and meetings every sunday at the drum circle at Mt-Royal park.
Take the 40 east to Joliette.take the 131 north in direction of St-Michel-des-Saints(170 km).In St-Michel-des-saints,take the Chemin des Aulnaies just before the Pignon Rouge restaurant.Continue for one kilometer up to the Chemin Manouane.Take the Manouane road (the point of reference is to follow the power lines and to look for the green road markers on the right side of the road.)This road is long and not paved and it is better to drive it in the day time.Just after the number 82 marker ,turn on your right at the Rainbow symbols(90 km).Welcome home!

July 27

Chaos! Anarchy! Yes, it is the last day of the Ann Arbor Art Fairs, and it is anticipated that there will be many Rainbow freaks, hippies, bohemians, and general belly-buttoned folk heading for the Arb between 2 PM and dusk. That is well and good, so long as they are aware that when they run into one another, circle for peace, play drums and frisbee, share food and celebrate life, it will be strictly random, in keeping with the Arb's policy of no organized events. After a fine afternoon traveling the Arb, folks will want to check out...

July 27 - 28

Dusk to dusk: Rainbow Jubilee, Kuntree Bumpkin Farm in Webster Township, northwest of Ann Arbor. A minifest of performing arts, crafts, poe-tree, & herbal remedies. Possible bands and fashion show. Clothing optional. Swimming, free camping. BYO instruments, percussion, incense, oils, foods, teas, and the usual. Please, no pets (this is Waterflower's home, so please respect his wishes, and be kind to the homespace-thanks!). For directions: Great Lakes Rainbow - Michigan (gonzopolis@aol.com or 313-761-4243).

July 29

Full Moon Drum Circle @ Black's Beach, San Diego. From I-5 in San Diego take Genessee Avenue West to Torrey Pines Scenic Road. Turn right (there will be a sign for Salk Institute and Glider Port). Drive to the end of the paved road and park on the street. Do not park in the dirt lot it closes @ 8 PM and you could be ticketed, towed, or locked in. Please note, there are new parking rules in effect. No parking on the street from 2am to 6am. If you plan to stay later than 2 am pleae take public transportation. The Bus #301 runs from Oceanside to Black's on the Coast Highway (HWY 101) or you can catch it at University Towne Centre Mall. There is legal, 24 hour parking, surrounding the mall. The #301 does not run from about 10:30 pm to 6 am-- so plan accordingly. Call SCROLL Hotline for more information (619)226-5797

August

August sometime

OM Valley Gathering. For more info contact: PO Box 1043 Monticello, KY 42633.

August Full 15-17

Woodstock. Each year since 1989, after the NERF regional, thousands of folks gather in Bethel, NY to commemorate, on what we think of as sacred ground, the gathering in peace and love of a half-million people.

Aug 17

There will be a rainbow family drum circle at Huntington central park on june 1st at 11-am to whenever. bring drums and a veggie dish to share and your bowl and spoon, and water. no alcohol and your dog on a leash. The orange county family is no longer doing drum circles at the beach. the park is on goldenwest north of talbert and park in the libray's most northeasternly parking lot and walk east between the theater and the pond to the far end of the clearing. there is 2 tables and trees there. If you go to that potluck you will be able to pick up a flyer for future rainbow events in the area. for more info call 619)226-5797 24hr msg.

August 24 - Sept. 2

NERF late summer regional somewhere in PA. From Sheffield proceed west to Heart's Content (11 miles), continue on to Dunham Siding and make a left. Go another mile. Welcome Home! Three miles from the 86/88 (national/regional) site.
Contact Bill Baxter at 304-258-5362 for more info.

August 25

Keeping with the tradition of the "Sunday closest to Full Moon", there will be a potluck-style picnic and rainbow circle in Redwood (City) Park on the edge of the main meadow. (This is also the Sunday before classes resume, and the following weekend is Labour Day, when many people will be out in the wilderness) If you are reading this from somewhere in Humboldt, Trinity, or Del Norte Counties, remember to bring your own bowl/cup and utensils, and something to share. Please let's remember sanitation too, needless to say after this summer's Gathering.

August 25

Noon until 6 PM or so in San Diego. Potluck/Picnic in Balboa Park in San Diego We meet on the West side of the park near the intersection of Sixth & Laurel Street. Take Laurel Street East (into the park). Just before the bridge turn right and look for flags & banners.
Bring children, grandparents, uncles, aunts, moms, and dads and everyone you love. Also bring a veggie potluck dish to share, eating utensils, bowl, cup, musical instruments, smiles, positive energy.
The SCROLL Photo Album will be there so come check out some cool pictures from past gatherings.
To confirm dates and locations call the SCROLL Hotline a few days before the event. (619)226-5797.

August 28

Full Moon Drum Circle @ Black's Beach, San Diego. From I-5 in San Diego take Genessee Avenue West to Torrey Pines Scenic Road. Turn right (there will be a sign for Salk Institute and Glider Port). Drive to the end of the paved road and park on the street. Do not park in the dirt lot it closes @ 8 PM and you could be ticketed, towed, or locked in. Please note, there are new parking rules in effect. No parking on the street from 2am to 6am. If you plan to stay later than 2 am pleae take public transportation. The Bus #301 runs from Oceanside to Black's on the Coast Highway (HWY 101) or you can catch it at University Towne Centre Mall. There is legal, 24 hour parking, surrounding the mall. The #301 does not run from about 10:30 pm to 6 am-- so plan accordingly. Call SCROLL Hotline for more information (619)226-5797

September

September 19-22

Michigan Area Autumn Equinox Regional Gathering, Take US31 to the town of Honor in the northwest Lower Peninsula west of Traverse City. From the east edge of Honor, take County Road 677 north to Fowler Road (County 610). Turn right (east) on Fowler. Go about 2.75 miles to a two-track type road on the left (should be a sign--if you come to a horse trail crossing you've gone too far). Take that road to parking.
An alternate route is to take M72 west from Traverse City or east from Empire to County 677--a sign indicates Glen Arbor to the north--and go south to Fowler Road.>br> No seed camp is planned--please don't come early (but feel free to stay a bit late provided you're willing to work at cleaning up!)

September 21

There will be a rainbow family drum circle at Huntington central park on june 1st at 11-am to whenever. bring drums and a veggie dish to share and your bowl and spoon, and water. no alcohol and your dog on a leash. The orange county family is no longer doing drum circles at the beach. the park is on goldenwest north of talbert and park in the libray's most northeasternly parking lot and walk east between the theater and the pond to the far end of the clearing. there is 2 tables and trees there. If you go to that potluck you will be able to pick up a flyer for future rainbow events in the area. for more info call (619)226-5797 24hr msg.

September 20-29

Colorado Regional in San Isabel National Forest. From hwy 285 a few miles east of Johnson Village, turn onto FS 307 by Castle Rock. Go a little ways, and then go south on FS 187. After 11.6 miles, go south again on FS 174. After 1 mile you'll come to a gate. Open/*close* the gate and go roughly another 1/2 mile. Park by the treeline. Welcome Home!
Be prepared for cold nights and possibly snow. We've had blizzards at the last few regionals, with temperatures down to single digits. There is plenty of wood on site. plus there is a good spring.

September 26th

Full Moon Drum Circle at Black's Beach in San Diego, CA Please, don't bring alcohol or glass!!!
From I-5 in La Jolla, take La Jolla Village Drive West. It will veer to the right and become Torrey Pines Road. Continue north on Torrey Pines Road to Torrey Pines Scenic Road. There will be a sign saying "SALK Institute" and one saying "Glider Port." Turn left onto Torrey Pines Scenic Road. Go to the end of the paved road and park.
Please note, there is no parking between 2 am and 6 am on Torrey Pines Scenic Road. Ask the Welcome Home Crew were you can park. Best bet is to take the bus if you want to be there past 2am. The #301 bus from North County or UTC will drop you off. NOTE: It doesn't run from about 10 am to 6 am. There is parking available for $$ nearby .
Please bring natural, untreated firewood. If you get it to the top of the cliffs, we all can help carry it down. This is a steep cliff to hike down so wear shoes with good tread. Bring water and food if you plan on stayin for awhile.
Also, we need help at Welcome Home from about an hour before sunset until 2:30 am. The Welcome Home crew works at the top of the cliffs so even if you don't want to go down you can help out. For more info call SCROLL (619)226-5797.

September 29

Noon until 6 PM or so in San Diego. Potluck/Picnic in Balboa Park in San Diego We meet on the West side of the park near the intersection of Sixth & Laurel Street. Take Laurel Street East (into the park). Just before the bridge turn right and look for flags & banners.
Bring children, grandparents, uncles, aunts, moms, and dads and everyone you love. Also bring a veggie potluck dish to share, eating utensils, bowl, cup, musical instruments, smiles, positive energy.
The SCROLL Photo Album will be there so come check out some cool pictures from past gatherings.
To confirm dates and locations call the SCROLL Hotline a few days before the event. (619)226-5797.

October

October 5-14

Shawnee Rainbow Gathering. FROM CARBONDALE, take 13 West to 127 South. go south on 127 until you reach Alto Pass. In? or After? Alto Pass you will turn RIGHT (WEST) on Forest Road 345.
Lloyd's directions add: Just after Yin Road look for a bridge going over 127. Go left before bridge, go over bridge (west) and follow road (FR 345).
Contact gandolf or mon amis 618-457-6424.

October 19

Fall Colors Picnic, Francis Park, Lansing, Michigan, noon to 3 PM. Take Waverly Road south from I-496, turn left on Mount Hope Road (the light right after you cross the Grand River). Take the first left (follow the river) on Moore's River Drive. Watch for the entrance to Francis Park on your right. Watch for family, or if you're an earlybird, find a nice place to hang loose for us!

Also, Saturday evening and Sunday there will be Rainbows at Nordhouse Dunes for an evening campfire and Sunday scouting and site prep in advance of the Valentine's Day Love-In Camp-Out Regional Gathering. The October confab will camp in the Lake Michigan Campground at Nordhouse--look for us (or wait for us) in the Violet or Oak loops (I hope I'm remembering the names right!).

October 19

There will be a Rainbow Family Drum Circle at Huntington Central Park from 11-am to whenever. Bring drums and a veggie dish to share and your bowl and spoon, and water. No alcohol and your dog on a leash. The Orange County Family is no longer doing drum circles at the beach. the park is on goldenwest north of talbert and park in the libray's most northeasternly parking lot and walk east between the theater and the pond to the far end of the clearing. There is 2 tables and trees there. If you go to that potluck you will be able to pick up a flyer for future rainbow events in the area. for more info call (619)226-5797 24hr msg.

October 26th

Full Moon Drum Circle at Black's Beach in San Diego, CA Please, don't bring alcohol or glass!!!
From I-5 in La Jolla, take La Jolla Village Drive West. It will veer to the right and become Torrey Pines Road. Continue north on Torrey Pines Road to Torrey Pines Scenic Road. There will be a sign saying "SALK Institute" and one saying "Glider Port." Turn left onto Torrey Pines Scenic Road. Go to the end of the paved road and park.
Please note, there is no parking between 2 am and 6 am on Torrey Pines Scenic Road. Ask the Welcome Home Crew were you can park. Best bet is to take the bus if you want to be there past 2am. The #301 bus from North County or UTC will drop you off. NOTE: It doesn't run from about 10 am to 6 am. There is parking available for $$ nearby .
Please bring natural, untreated firewood. If you get it to the top of the cliffs, we all can help carry it down. This is a steep cliff to hike down so wear shoes with good tread. Bring water and food if you plan on stayin for awhile.
Also, we need help at Welcome Home from about an hour before sunset until 2:30 am. The Welcome Home crew works at the top of the cliffs so even if you don't want to go down you can help out. For more info call SCROLL (619)226-5797.

October 29

Noon until 6 PM or so in San Diego. Potluck/Picnic in Balboa Park in San Diego We meet on the West side of the park near the intersection of Sixth & Laurel Street. Take Laurel Street East (into the park). Just before the bridge turn right and look for flags & banners.
Bring children, grandparents, uncles, aunts, moms, and dads and everyone you love. Also bring a veggie potluck dish to share, eating utensils, bowl, cup, musical instruments, smiles, positive energy.
The SCROLL Photo Album will be there so come check out some cool pictures from past gatherings.
To confirm dates and locations call the SCROLL Hotline a few days before the event. (619)226-5797.

November

November 2 & 3

Midwest Regional Council this year at Sue and Eric's in Montague, north of Muskegon. Their house is at 8913 S. 48th St., Montague, Michigan--here's how to get there: Take US-31 to the Fruitvale exit; go right to Business 31 North; go right to Meinert Park Rd.; go left to Lehman Road; turn right--Lehman turns into 48th St. There will be room indoors for counciling and such if the weather dictates; there is also ample room outdoors for tents. This is a working council, not a Gathering or a party (though there will no doubt be plenty of relaxing good times too). Also remember that this is someone's home--please act in such a way that they will feel their kindness in offering their home has been returned. For "what's-it-all-about" info: (313) 761-4243 (or this e-mail); for "help-me-I'm-lost!" info: (616) 893-7518.

November 4

Noon until 6 PM or so in San Diego. Potluck/Picnic in Balboa Park in San Diego We meet on the West side of the park near the intersection of Sixth & Laurel Street. Take Laurel Street East (into the park). Just before the bridge turn right and look for flags & banners.
Bring children, grandparents, uncles, aunts, moms, and dads and everyone you love. Also bring a veggie potluck dish to share, eating utensils, bowl, cup, musical instruments, smiles, positive energy.
The SCROLL Photo Album will be there so come check out some cool pictures from past gatherings.
To confirm dates and locations call the SCROLL Hotline a few days before the event. (619)226-5797.

November 10

There will be a Rainbow Family Drum Circle at Huntington Central Park from 11-am to whenever. Bring drums and a veggie dish to share and your bowl and spoon, and water. No alcohol and your dog on a leash. The Orange County Family is no longer doing drum circles at the beach. the park is on goldenwest north of talbert and park in the libray's most northeasternly parking lot and walk east between the theater and the pond to the far end of the clearing. There is 2 tables and trees there. If you go to that potluck you will be able to pick up a flyer for future rainbow events in the area. for more info call (619)226-5797 24hr msg.

November 17 - 24

1st Bioregional Council of the Americas Meztitla, Tepoztlan, Morelos (bioregion - Cuauhnahuac), Mexico. It is hoped that after this there will follow a 'Caravan for Peace', that is planed to travel all around South America. leaving from Mexico sometime in December. There are fax, phone and Email contacts:
Tel (608) 767-3931 or email Ari Adler: aadler@dcontinuum.com.

Recent info from Beatrice Briggs (one of the organizers) Beabriggs@aol.com has asked me to emphasize that this is not a Rainbow Gathering, that was a rumor. The event is still happening, it's just not a Rainbow thing at all, and there is a $200 fee for addmission.

November 24th

Full Moon Drum Circle at Black's Beach in San Diego, CA Please, don't bring alcohol or glass!!!
From I-5 in La Jolla, take La Jolla Village Drive West. It will veer to the right and become Torrey Pines Road. Continue north on Torrey Pines Road to Torrey Pines Scenic Road. There will be a sign saying "SALK Institute" and one saying "Glider Port." Turn left onto Torrey Pines Scenic Road. Go to the end of the paved road and park.
Please note, there is no parking between 2 am and 6 am on Torrey Pines Scenic Road. Ask the Welcome Home Crew were you can park. Best bet is to take the bus if you want to be there past 2am. The #301 bus from North County or UTC will drop you off. NOTE: It doesn't run from about 10 am to 6 am. There is parking available for $$ nearby .
Please bring natural, untreated firewood. If you get it to the top of the cliffs, we all can help carry it down. This is a steep cliff to hike down so wear shoes with good tread. Bring water and food if you plan on stayin for awhile.
Also, we need help at Welcome Home from about an hour before sunset until 2:30 am. The Welcome Home crew works at the top of the cliffs so even if you don't want to go down you can help out. For more info call SCROLL (619)226-5797.

December

December 14

There will be a Rainbow Family Drum Circle at Huntington Central Park from 11-am to whenever. Bring drums and a veggie dish to share and your bowl and spoon, and water. No alcohol and your dog on a leash. The Orange County Family is no longer doing drum circles at the beach. the park is on goldenwest north of talbert and park in the libray's most northeasternly parking lot and walk east between the theater and the pond to the far end of the clearing. There is 2 tables and trees there. If you go to that potluck you will be able to pick up a flyer for future rainbow events in the area. for more info call (619)226-5797 24hr msg.

December 6-8

SCROLL will host a Scout/Focalizer council December 6th to 8th, 1996 to plan for a Spring Regional All California Gathering in 1997 which we would like to happen in the Sierra Nevadas. Focalizers from Northern, Southern & Central California are needed to plug in. We will also be doing a Focalizing 101 Circle for anyone who wants to learn how to do a gathering, drum circle, or Rainbow Family get together. The council will be at the Lake Success Campground in Tulare County in California. For more information send a Self Addressed Stampled Envelope to "SCROLL - Focalizer Council", 968 Emerald St #188 San Diego CA 92109 and request a flyer for the focalizer council. As usual call the hotline for last minute updates or general goings on (619)226-5797.

December 15 - January 15

The Rainbow Gathering in Maruata will be happening Dec. 15 to Jan. 15 or so, on the Michoacan Coast, about an hour and a half from Colima and four hours from Guadelajara, according to Alberto Ruz. Contact: (608) 767-3931 or email Ari Adler: aadler@dcontinuum.com.

Recent info from Beatrice Briggs Beabriggs@aol.com says this gathering is not happening. She says the locals there have asked them to not come back this year, so they've put all their energy into the Bioregional Council instead.

December 24th

Full Moon Drum Circle at Black's Beach in San Diego, CA Please, don't bring alcohol or glass!!!
From I-5 in La Jolla, take La Jolla Village Drive West. It will veer to the right and become Torrey Pines Road. Continue north on Torrey Pines Road to Torrey Pines Scenic Road. There will be a sign saying "SALK Institute" and one saying "Glider Port." Turn left onto Torrey Pines Scenic Road. Go to the end of the paved road and park.
Please note, there is no parking between 2 am and 6 am on Torrey Pines Scenic Road. Ask the Welcome Home Crew were you can park. Best bet is to take the bus if you want to be there past 2am. The #301 bus from North County or UTC will drop you off. NOTE: It doesn't run from about 10 am to 6 am. There is parking available for $$ nearby .
Please bring natural, untreated firewood. If you get it to the top of the cliffs, we all can help carry it down. This is a steep cliff to hike down so wear shoes with good tread. Bring water and food if you plan on stayin for awhile.
Also, we need help at Welcome Home from about an hour before sunset until 2:30 am. The Welcome Home crew works at the top of the cliffs so even if you don't want to go down you can help out. For more info call SCROLL (619)226-5797.

New York City

Every Tuesday

Drum circle After 9 pm at the Wetlands Preserve 161 Hudson two blocks S of Canal St.

Every Sunday

Drum circle in Central Park at 2 pm. at Frisbee Hill, just South of Sheeps Meadow, near 70th st. Enter at 72nd St & Central Park West.

Every 3rd Sunday

Rainbow Picnic Frisbee Hill Central Park at 2 pm

rob@welcomehome.org