Central Florida Green Guide

If you didn’t know, Summer Solstice (Litha) is the opposite of Yule. Litha is the longest day of the year where light and life are abundant. And I’ve got four fliers on my desk today that are all happening in the downtown area over Summer Solstice weekend!

FRIDAY

Kicking the summer solstice weekend off, there’s the event put on by Florida Holistic School and Dandelion Communitea. It will have vendors, drumming and other fun activities! They will be starting at 6 PM over at

Summer Solstice & Full Moon Drum Circle
Dandelion Communitea Cafe
618 Thornton Ave
Orlando, FL 32803

June 20, 2008
6 PM

SATURDAY

June 21, 2008 has three things going on!

On June 21st, from 3 to 5pm at Avalon, you can attend the Sabbat class by the Wiccan Religious Cooperative of Florida. Cost is $5.00 for non-members or $3.00 for WRCF Members.

WRCF Sabbat Class at
Avalon
3208-C E Colonial Dr.
#202 Orlando, Florida 32803
321-285-7462

June 21, 2008
3 PM

Please RSVP to wrcf@wrcf.org by noon on March 16th if you plan to attend!

Then, change locations but keep celebrating Midsummer with WRCF at “Fairy Palooza!” Come dressed in your “fairy best!”

WRCF Fairy Palooza at
First Unitarian Church of Orlando
1901 E. Robinson Street,
Orlando, FL 32803
June 21st, 2008
5pm – 9pm

Also called Litha and Summer Solstice, Midsummer celebrates the abundance and beauty of the Earth. This is the longest day of the year, and will fall somewhere between the dates above depending on when the Sun is at its northern most point. From this day on, the days will wane, growing shorter and shorter until Yule. The trees and fields are full and prosperous. The young animals and birds are learning to frolic in the fields and trees.

This is a time of the Faery, when a festival called the Feast of the Faery is held. It is believed that at twilight on this day, the portals between worlds open and the Faery folk my pass into our world. Welcome them on this day and they may bless you with their wisdom and joy. This is a time to look internally at the seeds you’ve planted that should be at full bloom.

The feast is held immediately following ritual.
(If you wish to participate in the potluck feast after ritual, please bring a covered dish to share or donation for the food fund.)

WRCF hosts a Pagan Book Exchange at every Sabbat. Simply bring a book that you no longer need or want and exchange it for another book on the table.

Time Table of Events

• 3pm - Midsummer Sabbat Class (held at Avalon )
• 5 pm - Gathering
• 6pm - Ritual
• 7pm - Potluck Feast
• 8pm - Raffle

There is a requested donation of $3.00 for members and $5.00 for non-members to help cover the cost of space rental, ritual supplies and decorations.
The WRCF is 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax-deductible. For more information on the WRCF, please call us at (321)285-7462.

A “Green” Concert!
You can linger after the WRCF event and catch a “green” concert over in the Sanctuary building put on by Black Cat Cafe!

“Jim Scott & James Durst Concert” at
First Unitarian Church of Orlando
1901 E. Robinson Street,
Orlando, FL 32803
June 21st, 2008
8:15 PM

Nationally known musicians and songwriters Jim Scott & James Durst will be having a concert on Saturday, June 21 at 8:15 at The Sanctuary, at the First Unitarian Church of Orlando.  Jim & James and folk-style musicians whose work focuses on subjects such as the environment and positive relationships.  Tickets are $12.  This is a family-friendly evening.  The concert is sponsored by the Black Cat Cafe, Central Florida’s longest-running open-mic night.  For more info contact Tom Cook at Blackcatter@yahoo.com or 407.766.1098

SUNDAY

It still doesn’t stop! The Mystic Grove group is also celebrating and hosts a Midsummer Festival with a ritual, feast, and games! Come celebrate the Sun!

“Mystic Grove Midsummer Festival” at
First Unitarian Church of Orlando
1901 E. Robinson St
Orlando, FL 32803
Education Building

The Midsummer Festival will be held in the Assembly Room and Courtyard of the Education Buulding. All are welcome! Side dishes welcome for the potluck. There will be a ritual with a Sun story, kid’s games, and more!