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MPCA Quarterly Meetings

All MPCA quarterly meetings are held on Sundays with the Board meeting before the general meeting. General meetings include discussion time at the end. Suggestions for topics are very welcome. Unless other arrangements are made, meetings are held in Saco with a pitch-in meal to follow. For directions, call (207) 282-1491 or email Cynthia@silvercauldroncoven.com or Harry@silvercauuldroncoven.com.

• Sunday, November 9
  Board meeting will begin at 3p. General meeting will begin at 4p. This month will feature a Pagan Ethics Workshop beginning at 4 pm. Three panelists (Kevin Emmons, Jim Lindenschmidt, and Kat Schorr) will give short presentations. The floor will be open for discussion and questions. If you are interested in attending or would like directions or more information, please contact Nikki at starcatdreamer@yahoo.com.

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Monthly/Recurring Events and Meetings

• Coffee Talk
  These are open to all, every other week at Thirteen Moons in downtown Millinocket. Thirteen Moons is located at the corner of Penobscot and Central Streets in the downtown area. For more information, contact lilywillowspirit@yahoo.com. These meetings are for a positive sharing of ideas, getting to know each other, etc. No negativity, please.
• Open Circles in Lubec
  These are held on the third Thursday of each month at 7p. Circle meetings are open to all like-minded individuals. Different subject each month. For details and directions, call (207) 733-4999.
• Druidry/Pagan Practice and Training in Bar Mills
  These are two-hour sessions, held one Sunday afternoon per month, and open to beginners and more advanced practitioners; participants of all Pagan paths are welcome. For further information, contact Kevin at shazthod@sacoriver.net.
• Pagan Coffee Klatch, Quilting Bee and Clothing Swap in Gardiner
  For further information, contact Jani at fritti.cat@verizon.net.
• Acorn Circle
  These adults-only meetings are held from 5:30p-7p on the fourth Wednesday of each month at Sam’s Restaurant in Lisbon Falls. Acorn Circle is an eclectic American Wiccan group with degree training worships at Sabbats and Esbats. All training is free and done entirely on a voluntary basis. To join the group and/or to get more information, contact vernalnox1@yahoo.com.
• Monthly Full Moon Rituals in Phippsburg
  Whispering Grove Labyrinth of Spiritual Community is an open community not affiliated with any particular tradition or religion. For more information, contact (207) 389-2423 or labyrinth@whisperinggrove.com.
• Pagan Homeschoolers in Standish
  These meeting are held each Wednesday before the full moon from 9a-12p. For more information, call (207) 642-5045.
• USM Pagan Students Association
  Meetings are held each Wednesday at 6p in the Woodbury Campus Center Boiler Room on the USM Portland campus. Community members are welcome. For more information, email usmpsa@yahoo.com.

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October 2008

• Beans, Leaves, and Deities Coffee Talks
  Saturday, October 11th
  Portland, ME
  BLD meets the second Saturday of each month at the Portland New Church at 302 Stevens Avenue in Portland from 2p-5p. This month's topic: Divination. Bring your favorite divination tool for a reading swap! One of BLD's goals is to provide a welcoming and safe space for Southern Maine pagans (and the pagan-curious) to network, share ideas, and just enjoy each other's company. Coffee, tea and a light snack will be provided. The event is free but donations are welcome to help cover the cost of renting the space. Each BLD Chat will have a one hour discussion on a specific topic, to be followed by social time. Folks are encouraged to attend whatever part of the gathering they are comfortable with. Children are welcome if accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, visit http://beansleavesdeities.blogspot.com or http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=231034553
• 13 Moons Coven Open Ritual
  Sunday, Octobber 12th
  Kennebunk, ME
  13 Moons Coven will be holding a series of open rituals. This ritual will honor Anubis. Arrive after 5p. Circle starts at 6p with a potluck to follow. These events are alcohol- and tobacco-free. For details and directions, either email at 13moonscoven@gmail.com or check out their website at http://www.myspace.com/13moonscoven.
• Samhain at Forest Sanctuary
  Jay, ME
  For details, questions, and minor guidelines, email forestsanctuary@yahoo.com.

November 2008

• Beans, Leaves, and Deities Coffee Talks
  Saturday, November 8th
  Portland, ME
  BLD meets the second Saturday of each month at the Portland New Church at 302 Stevens Avenue in Portland from 2p-5p. This month's topic: Chants. One of BLD's goals is to provide a welcoming and safe space for Southern Maine pagans (and the pagan-curious) to network, share ideas, and just enjoy each other's company. Coffee, tea and a light snack will be provided. The event is free but donations are welcome to help cover the cost of renting the space. Each BLD Chat will have a one hour discussion on a specific topic, to be followed by social time. Folks are encouraged to attend whatever part of the gathering they are comfortable with. Children are welcome if accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, visit http://beansleavesdeities.blogspot.com or http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=231034553
• Interfaith Maine Dinner-Discussion
  Sunday, November 16th
  Temple Shalom, 74 Bradman Street, Auburn, ME
  Interfaith Maine seeks peace and justice through deepening interfaith relationships and understanding. Through the profoundly simple act of sharing a meal and table conversation, we invite people of all faiths to come together and find friendship, learning around a theme of shared interest, and common ground for our life together in community. This dinner's theme is "Gratitude". At this time of national Thanksgiving, what do our religions teach about gratitude? All meals are potluck. Please bring a dish of any sort to share. Out of respect for Kosher dietary requirements, dishes brought to this dinner should be vegetarian and/or dairy, with no meat of any kind. Table service and beverages will be provided. For more information and to let us know you’re coming, please visit http://www.interfaithmaine.us.
• 13 Moons Coven Open Ritual
  Sunday, November 16th
  Kennebunk, ME
  13 Moons Coven will be holding a series of open rituals. This month will honor Osiris. Arrive after 5p. Circle starts at 6p with a potluck to follow. These events are alcohol- and tobacco-free. For details and directions, either email at 13moonscoven@gmail.com or check out their website at http://www.myspace.com/13moonscoven.

December 2008

• Beans, Leaves, and Deities Coffee Talks
  Saturday, December 13th
  Portland, ME
  BLD meets the second Saturday of each month at the Portland New Church at 302 Stevens Avenue in Portland from 2p-5p. This month's we'll be having an Ancestors and Heritage Potluck! One of BLD's goals is to provide a welcoming and safe space for Southern Maine pagans (and the pagan-curious) to network, share ideas, and just enjoy each other's company. Coffee, tea and a light snack will be provided. The event is free but donations are welcome to help cover the cost of renting the space. Each BLD Chat will have a one hour discussion on a specific topic, to be followed by social time. Folks are encouraged to attend whatever part of the gathering they are comfortable with. Children are welcome if accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, visit http://beansleavesdeities.blogspot.com or http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=231034553

• Silver Cauldron Coven's Yule Open Ritual
  Sunday, December 14th
  Saco, ME
  All Silver Cauldron Coven open celebrations are held at The Saco House. We meet at 3:45p, and begin preparation for ritual at 4p. Rituals will be outside if at all possible, so please dress accordingly. If you have a need to show early, please let us know ahead of time. ( As much as we would love to have you visit early, we are unable to be proper hosts due to our time constraints with pre-ritual set-up.) For directions, please contact Directions@silvercauldroncoven.com. You may also visit the Silver Cauldron Coven website at http://www.silvercauldroncoven.com.

January 2009

• Beans, Leaves, and Deities Coffee Talks
  Saturday, January 10th
  Portland, ME
  BLD meets the second Saturday of each month at the Portland New Church at 302 Stevens Avenue in Portland from 2p-5p. This month's topic: Making the Wheel of the Year Personal. One of BLD's goals is to provide a welcoming and safe space for Southern Maine pagans (and the pagan-curious) to network, share ideas, and just enjoy each other's company. Coffee, tea and a light snack will be provided. The event is free but donations are welcome to help cover the cost of renting the space. Each BLD Chat will have a one hour discussion on a specific topic, to be followed by social time. Folks are encouraged to attend whatever part of the gathering they are comfortable with. Children are welcome if accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, visit http://beansleavesdeities.blogspot.com or http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=231034553

February 2009

• Beans, Leaves, and Deities Coffee Talks
  Saturday, February 14th
  Portland, ME
  BLD meets the second Saturday of each month at the Portland New Church at 302 Stevens Avenue in Portland from 2p-5p. This month's topic: Pagan Parables and Personal Mythology. One of BLD's goals is to provide a welcoming and safe space for Southern Maine pagans (and the pagan-curious) to network, share ideas, and just enjoy each other's company. Coffee, tea and a light snack will be provided. The event is free but donations are welcome to help cover the cost of renting the space. Each BLD Chat will have a one hour discussion on a specific topic, to be followed by social time. Folks are encouraged to attend whatever part of the gathering they are comfortable with. Children are welcome if accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, visit http://beansleavesdeities.blogspot.com or http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=231034553

March 2009

• Beans, Leaves, and Deities Coffee Talks
  Saturday, March 14th
  Portland, ME
  BLD meets the second Saturday of each month at the Portland New Church at 302 Stevens Avenue in Portland from 2p-5p. This month's topic: Plants. One of BLD's goals is to provide a welcoming and safe space for Southern Maine pagans (and the pagan-curious) to network, share ideas, and just enjoy each other's company. Coffee, tea and a light snack will be provided. The event is free but donations are welcome to help cover the cost of renting the space. Each BLD Chat will have a one hour discussion on a specific topic, to be followed by social time. Folks are encouraged to attend whatever part of the gathering they are comfortable with. Children are welcome if accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, visit http://beansleavesdeities.blogspot.com or http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=231034553

April 2009

• Beans, Leaves, and Deities Coffee Talks
  Saturday, April 11th
  Portland, ME
  BLD meets the second Saturday of each month at the Portland New Church at 302 Stevens Avenue in Portland from 2p-5p. This month's topic: Community Ritual/Pagan Celebrations and Rites of Passage. One of BLD's goals is to provide a welcoming and safe space for Southern Maine pagans (and the pagan-curious) to network, share ideas, and just enjoy each other's company. Coffee, tea and a light snack will be provided. The event is free but donations are welcome to help cover the cost of renting the space. Each BLD Chat will have a one hour discussion on a specific topic, to be followed by social time. Folks are encouraged to attend whatever part of the gathering they are comfortable with. Children are welcome if accompanied by a parent or guardian. For more information, visit http://beansleavesdeities.blogspot.com or http://profile.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=user.viewprofile&friendid=231034553

May 2009

• [TBD]

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