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Programs and Services Adult Renewal Retreat Holistic Health Services Mind, Body, Spirit Programs First Step Youth Earth Camp Pathfinders Mural Arts Project Facility Use	Events - Filter: event month \| week \| day \| table \| view all Saturday, September 30, 2006 (event) A Day of Drumming Start: 10:00 am End: 5:00 pm A DAY OF DRUMMING will be a day-long event featuring Jim Donovan (founding member of the multi-platinum group Rusted Root) and a variety of drum workshops taught by diverse instructors for drummers of all experience levels. BEGINNERS ARE WELCOME! WORKSHOPS INCLUDE: The Rhythm Renewal: focuses on building purpose and connection with others, deepening listening skills, exploring ways to enhance creativity and developing new leadership skills. Experience this groundbreaking program which is helping multitudes of people find new approaches for interpersonal success through the power of group hand- drumming. more info (event) "DRUM THE ECSTATIC" Start: 7:30 pm End: 9:30 pm "DRUM THE ECSTATIC" A special evening performance by Jim Donovan and Friends Jim Donovan, a founding member of the multi-platinum band Rusted Root, will be joined by some of his special friends for an exciting performance you don't want to miss! Accompanied by his powerful rhythm ensemble, Jim Donovan's Drum the Ecstatic is a captivating live performance experience that beautifully blends indigenous African influenced drumming, music from his recently award nominated CD Revelation #9 and classics from his band Rusted Root. more info Monday, October 2, 2006 (event) Shamanism Circle Start: 7:00 pm End: 10:00 pm more info Saturday, October 7, 2006 (event) Private Event Start: 9:00 am End: 8:00 pm more info Wednesday, October 11, 2006 (event) Contractual Service Group Start: 9:00 am End: 3:00 pm more info Thursday, October 12, 2006 (event) Contractual Service Group Start: 9:00 am End: 3:00 pm more info Monday, October 16, 2006 (event) Open Journey Circle Start: 7:00 pm End: 9:30 pm more info Wednesday, October 18, 2006 (event) Community Drum Circle Start: 6:30 pm End: 8:30 pm Drumming is an ancient musical tradition that many cultures around the world use to energize, build unity, focus attention, relax, and heighten creativity. A community drum circle is a group of people who come together to make in-the-moment music. No musical experience is necessary and beginners are always welcome. A facilitator will be present to help participants feel comfortable and learn basic drumming techniques. Bring your own drum or feel welcome to use one of ours. No need to register -- just show up! Fee: This is a community drum circle and is free and open to the public. We ask that participants consider donating $10 to financially support the facilitator and help cover some basic Common Ground expenses. more info Thursday, October 19, 2006 (event) Contractual Service Retreat Start: 8:30 am End: 4:00 pm more info Friday, November 3, 2006 (event) Private Meeting- Lodge Start: 9:00 am End: 2:00 pm more info Monday, November 6, 2006 (event) Shamanism Circle Start: 7:00 pm End: 10:00 pm more info Wednesday, November 15, 2006 (event) Community Drum Circle Start: 6:30 pm End: 8:30 pm Drumming is an ancient musical tradition that many cultures around the world use to energize, build unity, focus attention, relax, and heighten creativity. A community drum circle is a group of people who come together to make in-the-moment music. No musical experience is necessary and beginners are always welcome. A facilitator will be present to help participants feel comfortable and learn basic drumming techniques. Bring your own drum or feel welcome to use one of ours. No need to register -- just show up! Fee: This is a community drum circle and is free and open to the public. We ask that participants consider donating $10 to financially support the facilitator and help cover some basic Common Ground expenses. more info Thursday, November 16, 2006 (event) Contractual Service Group Start: 9:00 am End: 3:00 pm more info Monday, December 4, 2006 (event) Shamanism Circle Start: 7:00 pm End: 10:00 pm more info Thursday, December 7, 2006 (event) Mural Arts Project - Unveiling Open House - Family Planning Services Start: 5:00 pm End: 7:00 pm Join us to view the new community mural and honor the youth artists who created it. Open House begins at 5:00 with unveiling ceremony at 5:30 pm. Family Planning Services, Leona St, Elyria, OH more info Tuesday, December 12, 2006 (event) Mural Arts Project - Unveiling Open House - Catholic Charities Family Center Start: 4:00 pm Join us to view the new community mural and honor the youth artists who created it. Open House begins at 4:00 with unveiling at 4:30pm. Catholic Charities Family Center, 203 8th St, Lorain, OH. more info Wednesday, December 13, 2006 (event) First Step Program Start: 9:00 am End: 3:00 pm more info Thursday, December 14, 2006 (event) First Step Program Start: 9:00 am End: 3:00 pm more info Friday, December 15, 2006 (event) Mural Arts Project - Unveiling Open House - YWCA-Elyria Start: 4:00 pm End: 6:00 pm Join us to view the newest community mural and honor the youth artists who created it. Open House begins at 4:00pm with unveiling ceremony at 4:30 pm. YWCA-Elyria, West Avenue, Elyria, OH more info Monday, December 18, 2006 (event) Open Journey Circle Start: 7:00 pm End: 9:30 pm Open Journey Circle Journeying is an ancient technique used by many indigenous cultures throughout the world to access healing and spiritual realms. A specific frequency, in our case generated by drumming, is used to bring the brain into a theta state. This state, usually associated with sleep and dreaming, produces deep relaxation, healing, and often brings profound insight via creative imagery. Come take part in a deeply empowering and fascinating process! Beginners are welcome, the class will include both basic instruction and a journey experience. more info Wednesday, December 20, 2006 (event) Community Drum Circle Start: 6:30 pm End: 8:30 pm Drumming is an ancient musical tradition that many cultures around the world use to energize, build unity, focus attention, relax, and heighten creativity. A community drum circle is a group of people who come together to make in-the-moment music. No musical experience is necessary and beginners are always welcome. A facilitator will be present to help participants feel comfortable and learn basic drumming techniques. Bring your own drum or feel welcome to use one of ours. No need to register -- just show up! Fee: This is a community drum circle and is free and open to the public. We ask that participants consider donating $10 to financially support the facilitator and help cover some basic Common Ground expenses. more info Monday, January 15, 2007 (event) Open Journey Circle Start: 7:00 pm End: 9:30 pm Open Journey Circle Journeying is an ancient technique used by many indigenous cultures throughout the world to access healing and spiritual realms. A specific frequency, in our case generated by drumming, is used to bring the brain into a theta state. This state, usually associated with sleep and dreaming, produces deep relaxation, healing, and often brings profound insight via creative imagery. Come take part in a deeply empowering and fascinating process! Beginners are welcome, the class will include both basic instruction and a journey experience. Biographical Sketch of Presenter: Dr. Jennifer Shults is a chiropractor and Applied Kinesiologist in Oberlin. She has been part of the ongoing closed journey circle at Common Ground for several years, and wants to revive the open circle so that more people can experience this powerful method of healing and growth. Registration Fee: Suggested Donation - $20 more info Wednesday, January 17, 2007 (event) Community Drum Circle Start: 6:30 pm End: 8:30 pm more info Wednesday, February 21, 2007 (event) Community Drum Circle Start: 6:30 pm End: 8:30 pm more info Wednesday, March 21, 2007 (event) Community Drum Circle Start: 6:30 pm End: 8:30 pm more info Wednesday, April 18, 2007 (event) Community Drum Circle Start: 6:30 pm End: 8:30 pm more info Wednesday, May 2, 2007 (event) test Start: 6:00 am End: 6:00 pm test more info Wednesday, May 16, 2007 (event) Community Drum Circle Start: 6:30 pm End: 8:30 pm more info Wednesday, June 20, 2007 (event) Community Drum Circle Start: 6:30 pm End: 8:30 pm more info Wednesday, July 18, 2007 (event) Community Drum Circle Start: 6:30 pm End: 8:30 pm more info Wednesday, August 15, 2007 (event) Community Drum Circle Start: 6:30 pm End: 8:30 pm more info Wednesday, September 19, 2007 (event) Community Drum Circle Start: 6:30 pm End: 8:30 pm more info