This Month at The Fox
This month, shows
and performers at the Fox Theater include Lafah Hathaway, Eric Darius, Dennis
Miller and "Rain"- A tribute to the Beatles. For more information, please visit
Broadway in Riverside.
Movies & Music on Main
Thursday evenings
in Downtown Riverside, there will be a summer series of free movies and music
on the Main St walking mall, between Mission Inn Ave and University Ave.
September Movies on Main will include "UP" and will conclude with "The Princess
and the Frog" on September 23. For more information, Click Here.
More Events
On any event with a
"DragonMarsh will be in
attendance" notice, we can bring special orders to you. Please
make sure you e-mail or call the store 3-5 days before the event, so that we
may have time to pack your order the field stock going to the event. Please
note that there have been many event date changes and even some cancellations,
so please check with the event you are interested in before heading out.
144th Annual Scottish Gathering and Games
Alameda County Fairgrounds, Pleasanton, California September 4th - 5th 2010
http://www.caledonian.org
Des Moines Renaissance Faire
Festival Park, 4051 Dean Ave. Clear Lake, Iowa September 4th - September 19th, 2010
http://www.dmrenfaire.com
Kansas City Renaissance Festival
Bonner Springs, Kansas September 4th - October 17th, 2010
http://www.kcrenfest.com/
Ohio Renaissance Festival
Harveysburg Ohio September 4th - October 24th 2010
http://www.renfestival.com/
King Richard's Faire
235 Main Street, Carver, Massachusetts September 4th - October 24th 2010
http://www.kingrichardsfaire.net/
New World Festival
Chandler Music Hall, 71-73 Main St., Randolph, Vermont 05060 September 5th 2010
http://www.newworldfestival.com (802) 728-9879
Long Peaks Scottish/Irish Festival
Stanley Park Fairgrounds, Estes Park, Colorado September 9th - 12th, 2010
http://www.scotfest.com
Sands Point Faire
127 Middleneck Rd., Port Washington, New York 11050 September 11th - 12th,18th - 19th 2010
http://www.kingdomofacre.org
Ardenwood Renaissance Faire
Fremont, California September 11th - 12th, 2010
http://www.ardenwoodfaire.com
San Diego Pagan Pride Day 2010
Balboa Park San Diego, California September 11th 2010
"DragonMarsh will be in attendance"
http://www.sdpaganpride.org/
Shaver Lake Renaissance Faire
44185 Highway 168 Shaver Lake, California 93664 September 11th - 12th 2010
http://www.shaverfaire.com
Beardslee Castle Medieval Faire
Little Falls, New York, USA September 11th - 12th 2010
http://www.myspace.com/beardsleefaire
King's Champion Medieval Festival
Chandler Park Tulsa Oklahoma September 11th - 12th 2010
http://www.kingschampion.net/index.html
14th Annual Shrewsbury Renaissance Faire
Kings Valley, Oregon September 11th - 12th 2010
http://www.shrewfaire.com
Toshiba Tall Ships Festival
Dana Point Harbor, California September September 11th - 13th, 2010
http://www.tallshipsfestival.com (949)496-2274
Truckee Renaissance Faire
Truckee, California Sept September 18th - 19th 2010
http://www.truckeerenfaire.org/
Northern California Renaissance Faire
Casa de Fruta, Hollister, California Weekends, September 18th - October17th, 2010
http://www.norcalrenfaire.org
Middlefaire Renaissance and Medieval Festival
Hillsboro Texas September 18th - October 3rd, 2010
http://www.middlefest.com/index.html
Lakewood Renaissance Faire
Pine Park, Lakewood New Jersey September 18th - 19th 2010
http://www.myspace.com/lakewoodrenfair
Santa Fe Renaissance Fair
Rancho de las Golondrinas, Santa Fe, New Mexico September 18th - 19th 2010
http://www.sfrenfair.org/
Talk like a pirate day
Worldwide September 19th 2010
"DragonMarsh will be inattendance"
http://www.talklikeapirate.com
Portland Pirate Festival
Cathedral Park, Saint Johns, Oregon September 18th - 19th, 2010
http://www.portlandpiratefestival.com
Village Renaissance Faire
Middletown Grange Fairgrounds, Penns Park Rd., Wrightstown, Pennsylvania September 18th - 19th, 2010
http://www.villagefaire.org
Gold Coast Pirate Festival
Lake Casitas, Ojai, California September 18th - 19th 2010
"DragonMarsh will be in attendance"
http://www.goldcoastfestivals.com
Pipes In The Valley
Riverfront Plaza, Hartford, Connecticut September 25th 2010
http://www.pipesinthevalley.com/
Antelope Valley Pagan Pride Day 2010
Poncitlan Square, 38315 9th Street East, Palmdale, California September 25th 2010
"DragonMarsh will be inattendance"
http://paganpride.avpagans.org/
Los Angeles & Orange County Pagan Pride Day 2010
Whittier Narrows Regional Park South El Monte, California September 26th 2010
"DragonMarsh will be in attendance"
http://www.paganpridela.org/future/ppd.html
Midlands Pirate Festival
Bellevue Pumpkin Ranch, Papillion, Nebraska September 25th - 26th, 2010
http://www.festint.com
Excalibur Medieval Faire
Arcata, California September 25th - 26th 2010
http://www.excaliburmedievalfaire.com/excaliburfaire.org/
Connecticut Renaissance - King Arthur Harvest Faire
Hebron Lions Fairgrounds, Route 85, Hebron, Connecticut September 25th -October 24th 2010
http://www.ctfaire.com/fall/
Green Hill Medieval Faire
Green Hill Park, Roanoke County, Virginia September 25th - 26th, 2010
http://www.medievalfantasiesco.com/GreenHill.htm
Freedom Faire
Bishop, California 2010 Dates unconfirmed
http://www.freedominmotiontrc.org/freedom_faire.html
Enchantment Faire at Foamhenge
Foamhenge at Natural Bridge, Virginia 2010 Dates unconfirmed
http://www.medievalfantasiesco.com
Medieval Festival at Oatland Island
Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd., Savannah, Georgia 31410 2010 Dates unconfirmed
heather.merbs@sccpss.com
These are just
some of the many events listed on our Faire Events Page. To see them all, click
on the link below.
Faire
Events
DragonMarsh Classes
Because all of our
classes require preparation (of student supplies, hand outs, demonstration
supplies, etc.) ahead of time by the teachers, it is necessary for interested
students to sign up before the actual date of the class. If less than 3
students are signed up, the class may very likely be postponed until a later
date. (If a class is postponed, students do
not lose their fee, but will be asked to attend the class at a later date when
there are more participants. If a class is cancelled due to a lack of
participants, the class fee you paid may also be transferred to any other class
of your choice. If you are unable to attend the class, you must notify
DragonMarsh no later than 24 hours prior to the class, or you will forfeit your
class payment.)
September 2010 Classes
Due to a large amount of outside events this month, the September class
schedule is shortened.
Thursday
September 2nd 7:00 pm Incense 101 $20.00 Incense has been used through
the ages for many purposes including protection, love, blessing and money.
Learn about all the different types of incense and how to use/burn it from
sticks, to smudge, to powders, to incense oils. Includes recipes & hands on
instruction for making your own incense. Class fee includes materials & all
supplies for class project.
Saturday
September 4th 6:00 pm Hexbreaking, Reversing and Lifting curses $30.00
Learn how to tell if you are really “Cursed”. Separate Truth from
Fiction. Learn how to safely reverse or lift a curse or hex. Learn about karma
and retribution and how to safely work within the positive ethic. Class fee
includes materials & all supplies.
Monday
September 13th 7:00pm Create Your Own Dream Pillow $18.00 (this class
may be taken by children 10+ with adult. Due to the cost of supplies there is
not a discount for children taking this class.) Can't sleep? Restless sleep?
Dreams? Stress? Create in class- a custom dream pillow. Other topics include,
fabrics, stuffing, decorations, and herbal recipes. Fee includes class, hand
outs and all supplies for class project.
Thursday
September 16th 7:00pm Sacred Spaces-Calling Circles & Quarters
$25.00 What is a circle and what do I do in it? How do I make one? How
does it work? How do I get rid of it? Learn the art of creating a sacred space
for prayer work, meditation, celebrating holidays and much more. Students will
explore different ways of calling quarters including watchtowers, angels,
dragons/animals and elements. Topics include casting without tools, defining
space, dismissing & cleanup of circles, Q & A and live demonstrations.
Class fee includes materials, handouts & all supplies for class project.
Saturday
September 18th 6:00pm Spirit Dolls & Image Magick- $25.00 What is
Image magick? How do I make a doll & what do I do with it? Is it safe? What
if someone made a doll of me? Learn to use this form of Sympathetic Magick
& prayer work for healing, protection, blessings and more. Topics include
History, Ethics, Blessing & consecration of Materials, and types of dolls
including corn dollys, poppets, sand dolls, & figure candles. Students will
be making and charging a Spirit Doll in class for Prosperity or Healing. Class
fee includes materials, handouts & all supplies for class project.
Sunday
September 19th 2:00-4:00pm Maybon- Autumn Equinox FREE* Celebration-
During the Equinox, the sun passes our planet's equator, making night and day
of almost equal length all over the world. Mabon, the second of the three
harvests, is a time of thanks, of sharing, and of contemplation. This is time
to look back over the past year and give thanks for our successes. It is a time
to tie up our loose ends and examine the fruits of labor as well as our trials.
Come and join us for a celebration of the Autumn Equinox, in thanksgiving for
the bountiful harvest this year! This is not a ritual circle - We celebrate
with activities and information that all ages and faiths can enjoy! Call for
more information. The celebration will include games and craft activities. The
history of the Holiday and the ways it has been celebrated over time will be
discussed and refreshments of the season will be served. This is not a ritual
circle. All faiths are welcome. You may bring a munchie/treat to share if you
like (no alcohol please) .*$1.00 Love donations to the pet shelter or a can of
pet food to make corndolly project.
Friday
September 24th 7:00pm Magickal Mysteries of Moon phases & Moon Cycles
$25.00 Attune your magick with the moon! Learn to use the proper moon
phase for Magickal workings! Learn the do's and don'ts of the Moon's
cycles. Understand the Waxing and Waning Lunar Phases Work with the tides,
rather than against them. Learn secrets and powers of the lunar energies and
how they effect our lives, our holidays and our magical abilities. Learn to
read a moon calendar and make your own. Learn how the moon in astrological
signs can affect your spellwork. Learn how to harness the moons energy for
future use. Much, Much, more! Class fee includes materials, handouts & all
supplies for class project.
Monday
September 27th 7:00pm Candle Magick $25.00 Need to "light" a fire
under your current project? Need love, luck, money, protection, or a new job?
Feel something strange in your neighborhood? Got Wick? Are you burning your
candle at both ends? Can you burn it now? Learn what candle shape & color
to use for what spell and why. Learn the do's & Don'ts of magickal
candle burning. Taper? Votive? Tea light? Figure? Jar? Pillar? Knob? Learn how
the moon or sun phase will affect your work. Learn to safely Bless, charge and
make Magickal candles for any purpose. Learn what candle you should ALWAYS have
in your home. Learn what never to do to a candle. Learn how to incorporate
stones, crystals, herbs, oils and magickal symbolism in your candles.. Plus
much more. Fee includes class, hand outs and all supplies for class project.
"Don't be left in the dark!"
Click Here for a Full List of
DragonMarsh In Store and Online Classes
Dragon Sky Watch
Mercury Direct
Mercury goes direct on September 12th at 4:09 pm.
And good riddance, as we have seen a lot of interesting events taking place due
to it.
September Moon
Harvest Moon,
Chrysanthemum Moon, Mulberry Moon, Moon When The Calves Grow Hair, Singing
Moon, Fruit Moon, Nut Moon, Barley Moon
As we move out of
summer into fall, The full moon late in the month allows farmers in the grain
belt regions to work later, due to the extra amount of light. Before the
invention of the light bulb and when many farm tasks were still being done by
hand., this "harvest" moon allowed several more days to get as much of the
harvest in before the cooler fall & winter weather made continued work
impossible. Farm & wild animals alike now begin to grow he winter coat to
see them through the cold months ahead, and many are storing nuts and Grains,
hoarding for the dead of winter.
 New Moon
|
 First
Quarter |
 Full
Moon |
 Last
Quarter |
| August 9th 8:09 pm |
August 16th 11:15 am |
August 24th 10:05 am |
September 1st 10:24 am |
| September 8th 3:30 am |
September 14th 10:50 pm |
September 23rd 2:19 am |
September 30th 8:53 am |
Fall Equinox begins
in the northern hemisphere on September 22nd, 2010 at 8:09 pm PDT. This marks
the beginning of the fall quarter of the year, and the beginnings of fall
harvests. We are having a Mabon celebration on September 19th. Everyone
is welcome. Please see the events above for more information.
This is the second
time of year that day and night are equal, the first time being at Ostara.
However, unlike at Ostara when the days will grow longer than the nights, after
this day the darkness is beginning to gain over the day. Mabon marks the
beginning of Autumn and the death of the land, that is to come, but it is also
a celebration of life, as it is the second, and largest, harvest of the year.
At this time we stop and relax and enjoy the fruits of our personal harvests,
whether they be from toiling in our gardens, working at our jobs, raising our
families, or just coping with everyday life. Foods are harvested, canned and
stored, wood is chopped, animals begin to hibernate in preparation for the
winter, and new clothes are bought and made for the colder times that await.
Balance the outdoor activities with the mental activity of reading and
storytelling. The harvest theme of Mabon cannot be denied. With all of the
blessings we have received it is natural to use this time of year to show our
gratitude.
All
Things Harvested Pot Roast
4-5lb pot roast
1 stick butter
1 large onion
sliced
3 celery stalks,
chopped
1 garlic clove,
chopped
1/4 tsp. dried
thyme
1/4 tsp. dried
parsley
1 bay leaf
1/8 tsp. black
pepper
1/4 tsp. salt
2-10oz cans French
onion soup
4 large potatoes,
quartered
1-8oz package raw
baby carrots
1-16oz pkg. frozen
broccoli/cauliflower mix
Dragon's kitchen
spice blend such as Steak & Roast Seasoning, Wild Game Seasoning or Herbs
de Province.
Using half the
butter, brown the roast on both sides in a Dutch Oven or oven safe pot with
lid, and set aside. Saut'e Onion, Garlic, & Celery in Dutch Oven until
Onions are tender & beginning to brown. Add Thyme, parsley, Bay Leaf,
Dragon's Kitchen Spices and Pepper, Mix well and return roast to pan. Sprinkle
with Salt & add Soup Mix. Cook at 325 Degrees for 4 hours, basting as
needed. Add potatoes and carrots, cook for another 45 minutes. Add
broccoli/cauliflower mix, cook 20 more minutes. Serve with hot bread.
Horoscopes By Rose
Blackstone
Capricorn
(December 22- January 20) While you attempt to rule your world with
reason and logic, you find that there is something missing that you can't quite
put a name to. That little detail is called "Life". It's the little details
like stopping to smell the roses, taking a moment to enjoy a rainbow (even if
it's only spied while watching the lawn sprinklers) or taking time to tell
someone how much they mean to you that you will miss amid "working" and "paying
the bills" and "being a grown up". Take a moment every day to stop and enjoy
these little things in life, or one day you may find that life is almost over,
with little or no memories of why it was worth living.
Aquarius
(January 21- February 19) You are a strong individual with even
stronger beliefs. Those around you come for advice and comfort, knowing that
you will steer them clear of danger and pain. And while your mind may be made
up on a current situation that plagues you this month, do not let make you
jaded. Do not let this make your heart cold or your mind closed. Even though
you serve as a teacher to those around you, you still have plenty left to
learn. And even the smartest teachers must admit that the best lesson is not
one taught over and over again, but one where the teacher becomes the
student.
Pisces
(February 20- March 20) A time of bounty and prosperity is yours this
month. But while gathering the fruits of your labor, do not forget to put a
little aside for the long, hard winter to come. Make sure you have the bills
paid, the family provided for and a little set aside for emergencies before
planning your personal spending spree. A little treat for yourself is good,
especially seeing how hard you had to work to get it. But taking care of your
needs before your wants is necessary for the "happily ever after" you've been
struggling for.
Aries
(March 21-April 20) A message from afar brings a change to your
current situation. Some fear change while others reach out and embrace it.
Change need not be something to avoid, especially when it comes with the
opportunity to improve yourself and the means to change your life for the
better. So take this news with a grain of salt and take charge of the situation
before it takes over your life. By facing your fears and making them work for
you, you will make an adventure from a little problem.
Taurus
(April 21- May 21) Though you have attempted to treat a current
situation with fairness and flexibility, others around you see it as a means to
discredit you. If you have let you temper get the best of you in the past, now
is a time to put your best foot forward and make a new start. Do not let
emotions or past failures put you in a bind. Keep and open mind and use logic
when making any choices that seem unbearable. By using your head instead of
your heart you will sidestep the traps others have set for you.
Gemini (May
22- June 21) Use care when traveling this month. A journey is more
than just getting to your destination. It is a chance to learn new things,
visit new places and getting along with you traveling companions. So check your
temper as you check your gas gauge. Have patience in hand and a map in your
glove compartment box. And if something goes wrong, keep a cool head and an
open mind. It is better to stop and ask for directions, than to run out of gas
in a savage place and have to work twice as hard to get to your goal.
Cancer
(June 22-July 22) While justice should be blind, sometimes she is also
deaf and dumb. If you find yourself in a situation that you feel unfair, try
and make the best of it. This event will pass quickly and as long as you
respond to it as you would any other aspect of your life, you will be found the
victor of the situation. Just keep your wits about you, your information
logical and your words without prejudice and you will prevail.
Leo (July
23- August 22) Always ready to lend a helping hand, a situation this
month leaves you feeling high and dry. "But where is my help?" you ask. "Where
are those I went out on a limb to help in their time of need?" and "Why aren't
they here to help me?" The first problem you must face is that some that you
call friend may not act as you expect them to. The other is that those whose
really are true friends may not know how to help you. So be honest and ask for
help when needed. Be specific about the help that is needed. Just don't expect
everyone in your life to drop everything and rescue you. Through this situation
you will weed out the "acquaintances" from the "friends" and you will have a
new appreciation of what you can do on your own.
Virgo
(August 21- September 21) Though you may be a knight in shining armor,
charging into the fray with weapons drawn may not the best coarse of action for
the situation at hand. Not every damsel in distress needs your saving and not
every monster needs to be slain. Keeps your mind as sharp as your sword and you
will find the path that will lead to your happily ever after. The best stories
begin with the underdog in search of a life changing quest. This time try
saving yourself.
Libra
(September 22- October 22) This month sends out a signal that maybe
you are ready for a new calling in life. Maybe a book or a movie has inspired
you to try something new. Maybe talking with a stranger has piqued your
interest into "what might have been". No need to drop your current life and
responsibilities to go back to school. Try it out in small doses. Take a few
classes. Volunteer in an area that interests you. Maybe what you need isn't in
a complete change of career, but something to put some spark in an otherwise
dull moment of life.
Scorpio
(October 23- November 21) As a strong person, you find yourself at a
quandary this month. You may have thought that you had your life figured out,
planned nearly from the moment of birth, but a new wrench in the works has the
machinery of your life tumbling in around you. No need to fret, dear mechanic,
all you need to do is put the machine on pause and take a good look at the
blueprint that you've been following thus far. You may find that this challenge
will bring a bigger and better aspect of your life that you may never have
experienced through the monotony of your current road. Build a bigger and
better you. And if you have a few pieces left over, hold onto them, someone
else may need them in time.
Sagittarius
(November 22- December 21) Wisdom and love will serve you as strong
tools this month. But they will not always be separate in dealing with the
pitfalls that life has to offer. Though you may love someone, it is not a
reason to throw wisdom out the window when an unemotional decision is needed.
And living a life through nothing but logic, leaves the heart cold and the home
empty. So learn to walk the fine line between these two elements, and they will
serve you as a forge for a better world and even better outlook on life.
Stone Lore
By Rose Blackstone
Peacock Ore
Peacock Ore, also
known as Bornite and Chalcopyrite (or copper pyrite) looks like, and is easily
confused with pyrite. It is one of the minerals referred to as 'Fool's Gold'
because of its bright golden color, and was nick-named "peacock ore" by early
miners. As it tarnishes to iridescent blues, greens, yellows and purples, it
has a luster that is metallic. It was first described in 1725 for an occurrence
in the Mountains of what is now the Czech Republic and was named in 1845 for
Austrian mineralogist Ignaz von Born.
Often called the
stone of joy, this brightly colored metallic stone is used to create happiness.
It provides us with the message that life is indeed truly joyful and is a good
choice for those who suffer with depression and loneliness. It stimulates one
to seek further heights and initiates the ability to enjoy happiness in the
moment. Peacock Ore assists one in finding objects that are lost. It can be
used to enhance ones abilities of perception and is therefore considered the
"stone of the mystic".
Because of its
copper content, peacock ore is known as a protective stone that aids in
shielding the self during energy healing work. It possesses the unique property
of energizing not only the area on which it is placed, but all affects all of
the surrounding area as well.
Peacock Ore has a
way of transforming negative energy into positive, great for those who have a
negative image of life. It helps one to release which is no longer useful,
insight of blockages in life which stop us from moving on. Children are drawn
to the natural positive energy of this stone. Peacock Ore allows adults to
emotionally revisit a time earlier in life when the world was filled with
promise and potential.
Peacock Ore also
compliments an understanding that there is nothing wrong in any aspect of one's
incarnation. Everything is for purposeful good. It assists in separating the
positive from the negative and allows you to understand the distinct
difference.
Peacock Ore can be
found in: France, Chile, Germany, United States, Australia and Mexico and has a
Mohs scale hardness of 3 - 3.25
Dragon Thoughts
As we move into the
fall season of the year, our shortened days mean a greater risk of hazards. In
the last few days alone, we have seen an increase in accidents, two out in
front of the store yesterday alone! The children are back in school, and
let's face it; they may not be paying attention to their surrounding as they
walk to school or the bus stop. We have to be alert for them. Keep an eye open
and be prepared for the unexpected. I myself have already had a close call when
a kid on a bike went off a sidewalk into my lane. Let's all take our time and
get to where we need to be, safe and in one piece.
Till the Next
Byte,
The
Dragon
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