Monday, April 25, 2016

Calgary Pagan Resource Guide - May, 2016



A Guide to Pagan Resources in Calgary
Compiled by Stephen Hergest, revised April 24, 2016

Note: This is frequently being updated; if you know of anyone I’ve forgotten, please let me know.  These are provided for informational purposes only; I do not necessarily endorse all those listed, and some may be inactive.  Visit my events calendar and blog at http://evergreentrad.blogspot.com

Groups:
Druid – Chinook Hills Druidry: http://www.chinookhillsdruidry.org
Heathen – Calgary Heathens: http://calgaryheathens.org
Pagan – Calgary Pagan Pride Society: http://www.calgarypaganpride.ca
Pagan – The Pellars Path:  http:/www.meetup.com/the-pellars-path (closing)
Pagan/Wiccan - Calgary Witches Meetup:  http://www.meetup.com/Calgary-Witches  Also on Facebook.
Pagan/Wiccan - Covenant of Gaia Church of Alberta:  http://www.cogcoa.ab.ca
Wiccan – Cochrane Wiccan Meetup, on Facebook.  Also at Calgary Witches’ Meetup.
Wiccan - Evergreen Tradition (my group):  http://evergreenwicca.tripod.com
Wiccan - Fireweed Teaching Circle:  http://www.fireweed-circle.ca
Wiccan – Sisters of the Dark Moon: http://www.meetup.com/sisters-of-the-dark-moon
Wiccan - Spring Saplings Wiccan Coven (gender-neutral):  http://www.witchvox.com/vn/vn_detail/dt_gr.html?a=caab&id=41643
Wiccan/Druid/Shamanic – Grove of Mysteries/Spira: ravenofapollo (at) gmail.com

E-groups:
Calgary Pagan Network:  Facebook
Calgary Pagan Pride Society: http://www.calgarypaganpride.ca
Calgary Witches’ Meetup:  http://www.meetup.com/Calgary-Witches (also Facebook)
COGCOA-Public:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cogcoa_public/ (also Facebook)
One World Drum Co, Drum Circle Meetup:  http://drumcircle.meetup.com/222
The Witches’ Voice:  http://www.witchvox.com



Books and Craft Supplies:
Calgary New Age Market: Monthly at Hillhurst/Sunnyside Community Hall, 1320-5 Ave NW and Facebook
Divine Mine:  222, 11566 – 24 Street SE (Douglas Glen) http://www.divinemine.com
Divine Mine: 3113, 8650 – 112 Ave. NW (Royal Oak)
Emerald Cowboy:  #2, 1145 Kensington Crescent NW  http://www.emeraldcowboy.com
Fallen Angel Creations from Above: 827 – 17 Avenue SW http://www.fallenangelcreations.ca/
Friends and Gems Inc.:  Crossroads Market, 1235 – 26 Avenue SE: http://www.friendsandgems.com
The Home of Om:  2312 – 4 St SW   http://www.thehomeofom.ca
New Age Books and Crystals, 142 – 10 Street NW
Nurture Health and Wellness, 63 Crowfoot Cres. NW http://www.nurturehealth.ca
Red Moon Curios: Crossroads Market
Self-Connection Books: #125, 4611 Bowness Road NW http://www.selfconnection.ca
Self-Connection Books:  #564, 10816 Macleod Trail S.
The Silver Leaf: Crossroads Market
Son of the Pharaoh:  1512 - 17 Ave. SW http://www.sonofthepharaoh.com
Soul Food Books Etc.:  213 - 19 Street NW http://www.soulfoodcrystals.com

Gemstones:
Earth Gems: 201, 1022 – 17 Avenue S.W.  http://www.earthgems.ca
Green’s Rock and Lapidary: #6, 3220 – 5 Avenue NE http://www.greenslapidary.com
Komarevich Originals Ltd.: 1510-7 Street SW   http://www.komarevichoriginals.com

Herbs and Incense:
Ascention Aromatics: 808 Edmonton Trail NE http://www.aromaticlife.com
Community Natural Foods: 1304 – 10 Avenue SW http://www.communitynaturalfoods.com
Community Natural Foods: 202 – 61 Avenue SW
Community Natural Foods: 850 Crowfoot Cres. NW

Music:
Sora: http://www.soramusic.ca
Spirit Quest: Facebook

Ritual Blades:
Cutting Edge Cutlery Co.: North Hill Centre, 1632-14 Avenue NW  http://www.swords.ca
Dark Age Creations: http://www.darkagecreations.com or Facebook

Other:
The Art of Tarot:  921 – 17 Ave. SW http://www.theartoftarot.com
Celts and Vikings Store:  http://www.celtsandvikings.com
Circles of Rhythm (Weekly Drum Circles):  http:/www.circlesofrhythm.com
D.I.C.I.B. (Does It Come in Black?): http://www.dicib.com
Elemental Illusions: http://www.elementalillusions.com
Goldgrass Home: 1237 - 9 Avenue SE  http://www.goldgrasshome.com/
GypsyLane Makeup: gypsylanemua@gmail.com
Light Cellar: 6326 Bowness Road NW:  http://thelightcellar.ca/
Mystic Spirit Design: http://www.mysticspiritdesign.com
One World Drum Co., 3415b – 26 Avenue SW http://one-world-drum.com/
Our Angels Center for Wellbeing:  http://www.ourangelscenter.com/
Samaria’s Chakra Dance:  http://samariaschakradance.com
Tribal Connection Market, 41 McRae St, Okotoks
YYC Ferments:  http://yycferments.com/

On Hiatus, Again



Hi everyone.  I’m putting the Almanack on hiatus again, at least so far as the monthly calendar is concerned. As many of you know, I've dropped out as administrator of my Facebook groups, cut back my memberships in others, and listed my status as "Retired". This should be no cause for concern, but between feeling the pangs of Elder Burnout and the knowledge that the next generation is now ready, willing, and able to take over, I decided I need a sabbatical, particularly when other aspects of my life are in transition. I value the friendships, old and new, that I've made, but feel I can't function as well as I "should" or perhaps as others expect me to. I am not the Jedi Master you are looking for. I'll still be around, and will still honour my personal commitments, I just need some time off to regroup and work on my own journey for awhile. To quote Bilbo Baggins, “I don't know half of you half as well as I should like; and I like less than half of you half as well as you deserve.” I love you all.

May Events:
Note these events are listed for information purposes only. Dates and locations may be subject to change; see the source for details. If I’ve missed anyone and you’d like to add to this listing, please contact me. All times Mountain Daylight Time.

May 1: Beltane.
May 4: ...and also with you.
May 4:  Cinco de Cuatro.
May 5:  Cinco de Mayo.
May 6:  Hold de Mayo.
May 6, 1:31 pm: New Moon. Saille/Willow lunar month begins.
May 7, 7:30 pm:  COGCOA Coffee Cauldron. http://www.cogcoa.ab.ca
May 8: Mothers’ Day.
May 9: Mercury transits the Sun.
May 14, 10:00 am:  New Age Market at Hillhurst-Sunnyside Community Hall.
May 14:  World Fair Trade Day.
May 18, 7:30 pm:  Calgary Witches' Meetup. http://www.meetup.com/calgary-witches.
May 21, 7:30 pm:  Calgary Witches' Full Moon Circle. See May 18.
May 21, 3:16 pm:  Full (Flower) Moon.
May 22: Mercury Retrograde ends.
May 23: Victoria Day.
May 28, 7:00 pm: Calgary Heathen Meet & Greet. Info: Calgary Heathens on Facebook.