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2012 Calendar of Events

All events are open to the public and are free unless noted. Check this page often for updates, additional events, and specific information. A link to directions is given at the end of each event, or see the directions page. In addition to hosting four open sabbats, we host a Pagan Dinner at a local restautant each month and other activities. We can also be found on Facebook.

January 6, 2012 (Friday)
First Friday Pagan Dinner, 6 PM
Anyone interested in paganism, Wicca, or learning about OLW is welcome to join OLW members for an informal dinner on the first Friday of each month. Whether you are a beginner, advanced practitioner, or just curious, you are welcome. We meet at the Pyramid Cafe in Los Alamos (click on link to read directions).
The Pyramid Cafe, Los Alamos

January 23, 2012 (Monday)
Dark Moon Divination Night, 6:30 PM
We'll gather to do divination for the upcoming year. Bring your favorite divination tools or method, and come prepared to share or learn a new technique or two. You can do divination for yourself or offer to do readings for others, if you like. Amber K and Azrael Arynn K, authors of Heart of Tarot, will be there.
Unitarian Church of Los Alamos, Hearth Room (at east end of the building)

February 3, 2012 (Friday)
First Friday Pagan Dinner, 6 PM
Anyone interested in paganism, Wicca, or learning about OLW is welcome to join OLW members for an informal dinner on the first Friday of each month. Whether you are a beginner, advanced practitioner, or just curious, you are welcome. We meet at the Pyramid Cafe in Los Alamos (click on link to read directions).
The Pyramid Cafe, Los Alamos

March 2, 2012 (Friday)
First Friday Pagan Dinner, 6 PM
Anyone interested in paganism, Wicca, or learning about OLW is welcome to join OLW members for an informal dinner on the first Friday of each month. Whether you are a beginner, advanced practitioner, or just curious, you are welcome. We meet at the Pyramid Cafe in Los Alamos (click on link to read directions).
The Pyramid Cafe, Los Alamos

March 18, 2012 (Sunday)
Ostara (Spring Equinox) Sabbat, 6:45 AM (dawn)
We assemble at dawn and face the east to drum up the sun and welcome the spring. Dress warmly in layers, bring your drums and rattles, and get ready to have a very good time coaxing the first rays of light up over the clouds. At the time of the equinox, with day and night balanced, we focus on creating our own balance. The ritual is followed by a potluck breakfast nearby.
Overlook Park, White Rock

April 6, 2012 (Friday)
First Friday Pagan Dinner, 6 PM
Anyone interested in paganism, Wicca, or learning about OLW is welcome to join OLW members for an informal dinner on the first Friday of each month. Whether you are a beginner, advanced practitioner, or just curious, you are welcome. We meet at the Pyramid Cafe in Los Alamos (click on link to read directions).
The Pyramid Cafe, Los Alamos

May 4, 2012 (Friday)
First Friday Pagan Dinner, 6 PM
Anyone interested in paganism, Wicca, or learning about OLW is welcome to join OLW members for an informal dinner on the first Friday of each month. Whether you are a beginner, advanced practitioner, or just curious, you are welcome. We meet at the Pyramid Cafe in Los Alamos (click on link to read directions).
The Pyramid Cafe, Los Alamos

May 6, 2012 (Sunday)
Beltane (May Day) Sabbat, 2 PM
Our Lady of the Woods will celebrate Beltane with a ritual, feast, and May pole dance. The Beltane sabbat marks the beginning of the summer for the Celts. For many England towns, the May pole remained stationed at the town center, becoming a gathering place for the whole season, which was a sort of on-going block party. We hope to recreate some of those good times at this celebration. The pot luck feast will give way to songs, dance, and stories. Dress festively and bring drums and musical instruments. (Please note that we changed the location of this event from North Measa Park to the grove in front of the Unitarian Church.)
Unitarian Church, Los Alamos

June 8, 2012 (second Friday of the month)
First Friday Pagan Dinner, 6 PM
Due to people being out of town, this month's "first" Friday dinner is on the second Friday of the month. Anyone interested in paganism, Wicca, or learning about OLW is welcome to join OLW members for an informal dinner on the first Friday of each month. Whether you are a beginner, advanced practitioner, or just curious, you are welcome. We meet at the Pyramid Cafe in Los Alamos (click on link to read directions).
The Pyramid Cafe, Los Alamos

June 11, 2012 (Monday)
Drumming Circle in the Park, 6 PM

Bring a drum or other musical instrument. We'll have some extra instruments, drums, or shakers on hand. Plan to spend a fun evening making music and sharing rhythms and chants.Dress for the weather.
North Mesa Park, Los Alamos

July 6, 2012 (Friday)
First Friday Pagan Dinner, 6 PM
Anyone interested in paganism, Wicca, or learning about OLW is welcome to join OLW members for an informal dinner on the first Friday of each month. Whether you are a beginner, advanced practitioner, or just curious, you are welcome. We meet at the Pyramid Cafe in Los Alamos (click on link to read directions).
The Pyramid Cafe, Los Alamos

August 3, 2012 (Friday)
First Friday Pagan Dinner, 6 PM
Anyone interested in paganism, Wicca, or learning about OLW is welcome to join OLW members for an informal dinner on the first Friday of each month. Whether you are a beginner, advanced practitioner, or just curious, you are welcome. We meet at the Pyramid Cafe in Los Alamos (click on link to read directions).
The Pyramid Cafe, Los Alamos

August 13, 2012 (Monday)
Drumming Circle in the Park, 6 PM
Bring a drum or other musical instrument. We'll have some extra instruments, drums, or shakers on hand. Plan to spend a fun evening making music and sharing rhythms and chants.Dress for the weather..
North Mesa Park, Los Alamos

September 7, 2012 (Friday)
First Friday Pagan Dinner, 6 PM
Anyone interested in paganism, Wicca, or learning about OLW is welcome to join OLW members for an informal dinner on the first Friday of each month. Whether you are a beginner, advanced practitioner, or just curious, you are welcome. We meet at the Pyramid Cafe in Los Alamos (click on link to read directions).
The Pyramid Cafe, Los Alamos

September 20-23, 2012 (Thursday-Sunday)
Magickal Mountain Mabon (Autumn Equinox) Festival
FEE: TDB (usually about $30 for the weekend for each adult)
The second harvest of the Wiccan year is a harvest of fruits, though in the northern regions of New Mexico, we very much associate this time of year with apples and chili. This campout event is sponsored by the Chamisa Local Council of the Covenant of the Goddess. The weekend includes several rituals, workshops, and primitive camping among pagan folk. Attendees must register by September 1; there is no onsite registration. We will post a link to a description of the festival and registration forms when they are available, around mid-June. Our advice is to register early; this event always sells out.

October 5, 2012 (Friday)
First Friday Pagan Dinner, 6 PM
Anyone interested in paganism, Wicca, or learning about OLW is welcome to join OLW members for an informal dinner on the first Friday of each month. Whether you are a beginner, advanced practitioner, or just curious, you are welcome. We meet at the Pyramid Cafe in Los Alamos (click on link to read directions).
The Pyramid Cafe, Los Alamos

November 2, 2012 (Friday)
First Friday Pagan Dinner, 6 PM
Everyone's invited to join OLW members for dinner at the Pyramid Cafe in Los Alamos. Anyone interested in paganism, Wicca, or OLW is welcome. What a great way to learn about OLW and have a great meal! These informal dinners are held the first Friday of every month.
The Pyramid Cafe, Los Alamos

November 4, 2012 (Sunday)
Samhain Sabbat, 6 PM
Like Beltane, the winter sabbat of Samhain has been marked and celebrated by many cultures. It is the final harvest of the year, the animal harvest. It is the gateway to the coming winter. With the harvests completed, the community draws together one final time to share. Today, we associate the Samhain sabbat with our loved ones who have passed on to Summerland. We devote a space to them at our table, bringing their favorite food or drink. On this evening, when the veil between the worlds is thin, we rely on our inner sight to divine our future. The ritual will be followed by a pot luck feast.
Unitarian Church of Los Alamos

December 7, 2012 (Friday)
First Friday Pagan Dinner, 6 PM
Anyone interested in paganism, Wicca, or learning about OLW is welcome to join OLW members for an informal dinner on the first Friday of each month. Whether you are a beginner, advanced practitioner, or just curious, you are welcome. We meet at the Pyramid Cafe in Los Alamos (click on link to read directions).
The Pyramid Cafe, Los Alamos

December 16, 2012 (Sunday)
Yule (Winter Solstice) Sabbat, 6 PM
The light returns! The new sun king is reborn! The Holly King gives way to the Oak King and we rejoice. Yule is one of the oldest festivals, celebrating the pivotal point at which daylight begins to wax. It is a time of hope and gathering, a time to celebrate our humanity, compassion, and kindness, to offer our good cheer to all. And, perhaps to visit with some unique characters like Mother Berchta. The ritual will be followed by a fine pot luck feast.
Unitarian Church of Los Alamos

   


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 This site last updated on January 6, 2012.