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Starting on February 29th, and continuing on the last Friday of each month, Ten Thousand Villages will be hosting a monthly facilitated drum circle. Jason “Tawa” Isla, a local professional drum facilitator, will be leading the circle. “Drum circles provide opportunities for community connection, interactive play, and healthy fun,” says Isla. “Individuals of all ages and abilities come to a drum circle, but through the power of rhythm and percussion, participants leave as a rejuvenated whole.”

The circle will be held from 7:30-8:30 p.m., in the Parish Hall of St. Margaret Mary Church, 526 Park Avenue N. Drummers of all ages and experience level are welcome. Djembe drums will be provided should you not have your own. There is no charge for participating in the circles, and no RSVP is required. Afterwards, refreshments will be served from 8:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Ten Thousand Villages, located across the street from St. Margaret Mary Church.

The djembe drum is a traditional African drum used for celebrations and dancing. Ten Thousand Villages sells djembe drums carved from a single piece of karite wood (redwood) by artisans in Burkina Faso.

For more information, contact Jennifer Trombino at manager.orlando@tenthousandvillages.com or call 407-644-8464.