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Darling's

LanSing — Sat, 17 May 2008 09:19:23 GMT

I've been camping there for a decade or more. I enjoy it enough that I don't miss being inside at night.

Who else will be at Darling's this year?

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What is your favorite act at this years fair?

Paul — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 05:03:19 GMT

Wow the fair is a short 4 weeks away and finally all of the schedules are up on the web site. I have been going to OCF for over two decades and I must admit that it is easy to get into a rut of going to the same shows every year.
So I would love to hear about a specific show that you are looking forward to.
I will start, a couple of years ago I caught a Chris Chandler show, he does a eclectic act of political/slice of life/stream of consciencnous using poetry, monologue and folk songs. His commentary is often cutting and humorous and always poignant.
I would love to hear what shows other people are looking forward to.
Here is the web site for the entertainment schedules.

http://oregoncountryfair.org/entertainment.php

Peace,
paul

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Any vendors needing help still?

Jen — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 05:12:13 GMT

I realize this is the mother load to be asking for, but I have attended the fair for years and never been able to get into the evening festivities. Any suggestions? Any possible way there are vendors still looking to get help for selling at their booths?...I can get the references necessary to prove me worthy of greatness.

Blessings...

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Do you need a ride down on saturday?

The Wrench — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 01:01:04 GMT

I will be driving down on Saturday morning, for a brief work sesh, and then coming back sunday evening. I will have some room for gear. I may have some quick errands to run in Eug before heading out to the site, which you could come along with, or hang in a cafe whilst I run around.

fnord!

The Wrench

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Can I have a ride Monday or Tues?

kristendvineyard — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 16:59:07 GMT

anyone going down from Portland Monday afternoon? or first thing Tuesday morning? I have a meeting tuesday at 1 PM have to be at and would love to not have to drive down my self. The SO will be coming down Wednesday night after work. I will have lots of gear, but not the kitchen sink or the hide-a-bed loveseat! give me a call : 503-232-2320. I will be home all weekend getting packed. Thanks!!

-Kristen

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Hello, Any Runners?!- Keeping up on training while at the OCF

'kikaroo — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:28:56 GMT

In past years I have seen a few (a VERY few) dedicated runners at the OCF. I have a half marathon that I am training for that takes place on August 17. I am already a bit behind in my training and can't afford to miss any more runs. Does anyone know of any other 'Fair Family' runners that might like to go for a couple of runs between July 9th - 13th?

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Any Seattlites wanting to carpool to the fair?

shetty002 — Mon, 23 Jun 2008 04:35:54 GMT

we are thinking to either drive or share ride to the fair this year, anyone interested?

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ride from seattle to ocf and back

Nyki — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:05:19 GMT

hi all,
my car experienced a dramatic "check out" about a month ago and I am in need of a ride to fair. I have a meeting I need to be there for thursday afternoon . . other than that not too many requirements. i am very happy to split gas. . . . and very excited to celebrate at OCF this year.
Wishing you all your perfect journey.

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are you PUMPED?!?!

remba — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 05:23:32 GMT

i can't wait for the fair! everything reminds me of the things i'll see and do. the people i will meet and remeet. i see things in the store, and automatically think "that would be perfect for fair!"
i know i'm not the only one. i couldn't possibly be. everyone i talk to gets just as excited talking about it as i do.

we've got two weeks left. ONLY two weeks left... are you ready yet? and just how excited are you?

much love to you all, and enjoy your fair!
remba

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March Fourth Marching Band won't be at the Fair this year...

Have Faith — Fri, 09 May 2008 03:06:03 GMT

I won't get into the details of why the band won't be at the fair this year, but I will say that if you've been counting on seeing us there, you better make other plans and get your butt to Portland. Our last public show in town before the fair is June 6th... don't miss it. Our LA guests Mutaytor will be bringing as much madness as the midnight show, and you know you can count on M4 to get your booty going!
*THIS IS AN ALL AGES EVENT

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What do you get when you combine 100 tribal drums, live-mixed electronica,fire performers, hoop dancers, aerial artists, John Avila (Oingo Boingo) on bass, Steve Reid (Rippingtons/Supertramp) on percussion, a live horn section, Chinese parade lions, giant screen visuals and a bevy of interactive dancers and performers? The Mutaytor is part hip-grinding techno-retro-funk, part audience-interactive post-modern circus. The act takes drastically advanced elements of the Grateful Dead, Parliament-Funkadelic, the Crystal Method, Louis Prima and Blue Man Group and throws them directly at the audience as riotous surreal entertainment notable for "turning Civilians into Rockstars." The sound is tight, the show manic, the vibe all-inclusively friendly. They are on stage, above the audience, IN the crowd.

June 6 at Bossanova with MarchFourth Marching Band
$15
All Ages
doors 8 PM

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Seeking Ride to Fair from Los Angeles

naomiselina — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 18:19:26 GMT

Hello All,

I need to get to the Pre-Post Security Meeting by noon on Tuesday July 8th....Is there anyone else heading up at that time who would like a fun passenger with gas money?? I promise not to pack too much!

Thank you

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Will cook AMAZING food for fair pass!

Ariel — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 19:04:16 GMT

Hello,

This fair fairie is in need of a pass this year! Other plans recently fell through and now I am pass less!

This will be my third year running at fair. Previously, I assisted my partner Tor with his beautiful Musical Furnishings. (www.musicalfurnishings.com)

What I can offer:

SOOO much love and appreciation!

I am a really hard worker with strength and initiative to boot.

I am really good at smiling and laughing too!

I can cook up a storm of delicious food!

Crafters: I have had years of retail experience

Stages: I am an aerialist and dancer of many years- been a part of alot of productions front of stage and back

Food vendors: I absolutely LOVE to cook (and bake). After dancing, it is one of my supreme loves in this life! I"ve cooked in large professional kitchens and for communities of 100-200 people (heartwood institute of CA). What also makes me glow? Serving good yummy food up to hungry bellies.

Surprise me with an opportunity!

Other things about me: I'm great with kids and worked as a nanny and doula for years, I have studied herbology and nutrition, am a political activist and community outreach worker. (I work currently with Oregonians for Health Security around creating a quality, secure and affordable health care system in Oregon). I love costumes and any opportunity to dress up!

I would LOVE to be a contributing light to the MAGIC that is the Country Fair!

so many kisses!

Ariel

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Happy Fair! Sister Looking for a ride 7/5 Portland to Eugene

Ginger — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 02:45:25 GMT

I fly into Portland on the 4th and hope to catch a ride down to Eugene or Fair on the 5th, or 6th. Can share gas etc.
Email if you can help me out.
sooooo close to fair:)

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MythMaker is Looking for Adventurers of Passion, Performance and Perception

candleroot — Sat, 07 Jun 2008 01:00:51 GMT

Looking for Adventurers of Passion, Performance and Perception

Calling all Sacred Warriors, Dragon Dancers, Wylde Elvin Wizards, Dream Walkers, Livers of legend and Makers Of Myth!!!

MythMaker Productions
The Mytho Theatrical Sacred Circus is looking for a few good Adventurers.
The Next Level of the Quest is about to Begin!!

We are recruiting a few new members for the 2008 summer tour season
A 40’ bus of Bards, Artists, Circus Creatures and Sacred Warriors
Will be traveling the U.S. & Canadian west coast in aims to shift culture thru Art.

We Are Seeking:
Spiritual Warriors
Circus Performers
Actors/Actresses
Stilt walkers/Fire dancers
Dancers/Acrobats
Musicians/Artists(Drums, Cello, Voice ect)
BUS DRIVER
Lighting/Sound tech, stage manager.
Support crew – vending, children, ect..

Management and booking agent
opportunities also available

Key Roles: Bus Driver, Cello, Drummer

Application Questionnaires available now

Auditions/Training camp begins this spring

For More Info Go to
www.mythmaker.ca

Please send replies to Hjeron through the website

See our new videos On you tube

Promo: www.youtube.com/watch

Burning Man: www.youtube.com/watch

Burning Man pt 2: www.youtube.com/watch
Fire Swords and Breathing: www.youtube.com/watch

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This years new art!

kristendvineyard — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:08:46 GMT

I LOVE it! Ohhhhh its so, so SO pretty! I cant wait to buy t-shirts, posters , stickers, sarongs and what ever else they will put it on! I hope they look as good on me as this art looks on the web site! YAY! its getting close now!

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campground suggestions

sue — Sat, 31 May 2008 23:06:46 GMT

hello, this is my first year attending, and i'm wondering which campgrounds have the most shade, and which are the quietest?
thanks!

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Food at campgrounds...

Jenny — Tue, 20 May 2008 02:56:20 GMT

Last year was my first year at OCF. So I'm wondering if the food vendors are consistant at the campgrounds? I Heart the Crepe stand that was at Zumwalt. What are the chances they'd be there again?

Anyone know? What kind of food offerings are at the other campgrounds?

blessings,
J

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any word on mosquitos?

remba — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 22:18:49 GMT

does anyone know what the mosquito population is like this year? i know it's been pretty bad some years, but last year i don't think i even saw one.
but i would just like to know how ready i should be for them.

thank you for any help!

remba

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Entertainmet schedules for the fair.

Paul — Fri, 30 May 2008 12:04:05 GMT

Hey everybody,
The entertaiment shedules have started to trickle out onto the OCF web site.
While every schedule for every stage is not listed, this is a start.
I am sooo exited I could just twirl, well not really, at my age I might fall down and break something I might need in the near future. But you get the picture.
Peace Out.

http://www.oregoncountryfair.org/entertainment.php

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Food Allergies @ Fair

Rylee — Sat, 24 May 2008 16:16:19 GMT

I love fair, but I've just learned that I have multiple food sensitivities... unfortunately, this means that I must avoid all of my favorite fair foods (including the Toby's Tofu Cheesecake and Nancy's Frozen Yogurt that I dream about between fairs). I know I'll have to pack most of my food, but I'm hoping someone else with food allergies may have advise on food booths. There must be some tasty fair food I can eat!

A few of the many foods I am avoiding and expect to need to avoid at Fair, as well:
Sugar (and high-carb), Gluten (wheat, etc), Dairy, Soy, Pinto Beans, Yeast

Surely there's another gluten-intolerant fair-goer with some suggestions?

Thanks for reading. =)
Peace,
Rylee

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Passes

acidraine — Fri, 30 May 2008 22:55:04 GMT

Probably not the most likely place to ask, in person would be nice, but I thought I'd put it out there anyway....

My friend Julie and I are coming to OCF for our 3rd year, and we're asking around like crazy to see if anyone needs some volunteer work or help at their booth in exchange for some wristbands. We love the nighttime fun! :) Last year was such a wondrous experience, but the woman we worked for doesn't need any help this year. If you or someone you know is looking for some super spunky, motivated, trust worthy ladies to help out with a booth, or anything really... please email me! :) I hope we can have fun fairylandia joy laughs together on the mystical magical trails!!!

moonpeephole@yahoo.com ~raine

ALOHA!

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OCF at Last Thursday, Alberta street

Jenny — Mon, 26 May 2008 19:35:47 GMT

Hey Portland-area Fairies! The OCF will have a humble little booth somewhere on the wilds of Alberta street this coming Thursday evening for the art party they call Last Thursday. Come on down! We'll have posters, t-shirts, and OCF TICKETS FOR SALE!! tell your pals this is a good time to get them with the fewest possible service charges. Not sure exactly where on Alberta we'll be, but look for the big colorful banners that are the hallmark of any good OCF presence -- just like us, colorful from afar and a tad dusty up close. ;-> The Last Thursday festivities are generally around 5pm - 9pm, give or take...
if you want to know more you can e-mail me: jenny@firebrandbeads.com

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fire jam

Hallie Rainbow — Wed, 02 Apr 2008 17:50:54 GMT

does anyone know what i need to do to be a part of the fire show this year? any info/contact would be great help! thanks and blessings!
~hallie rainbow~

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Salem Oregon Rainbow Family tribe looking for new members.

WanderingBear — Tue, 20 May 2008 01:05:19 GMT

To join go here http://tribes.tribe.net/salemrainbowfamily

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ive been looking....

acidraine — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 19:02:48 GMT

for the people that make those amazing leather hand made shoes and boots at OCF. to no avail. does anyone have information or a website where I can find these talented crafters?
thank you SOOOoooOoooOooooo much! bless

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Video Crew at OCF

sepiatron3000 — Tue, 15 Jan 2008 05:27:48 GMT

So, I've been going and working the fair for a long time. I would LOVE to work for the fair in some manner other than booth. I am a film freak and have heard rumor of a film crew that shoots the fair- I think that would be the best way for me to serve. Anyone know anyone I can talk to? It's the time of year when I should start working towards what I want to do versus ending up at my booth again just so I can be there. It's always worth it, but I am looking for change. Any help would take butt and kick it. Thanx!

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Natural Open House

wizard_of_odd — Mon, 19 May 2008 05:36:49 GMT

Willamettans Nudist Park (www.willamettans.com ) is having an public open house on Saturday June 21. Everyone is invited to come out and see what we're all about. Willamettans is located just NE of Springfield at 37000 Parsons Creek Road. Please call (541) 933-2809 for more information and times.

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solar power can the fair use it?

jenny mac — Mon, 12 May 2008 15:20:57 GMT

i have a self contained solar setup that is portable and can be used to power stages. we use it to power events around bend; four peaks music festival, the booze and grass festival, earth day events, burrning man.........if anyone thinks this can be of use shoot, us a line. would love to contribute to such a fun event.
happy sunshine jxj

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CAMPING IN THE FAIR!

~*Simon*~ — Wed, 07 May 2008 05:10:34 GMT

This will be my first year camping INSIDE the fair grounds!!! It's really been the one things thats been keeping me going this year.

Would anyone care to share their experiences camping inside the fair ground and only further my excitement???

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Something Inline with the Fair Spirit!

tyler — Thu, 08 May 2008 20:23:12 GMT

Hey Fair Brethren~
I just thought I'd share something with all of you that seems to be inline with keeping the Fair Spirit alive all year long. It's a Powerful new program that deals with Helping the world in a very unique way, and can also help you as well! This is not Spam! Rather this is something i really believe in and wanted to turn you guys on to something really new and exciting!
CYA this July!
Peace~
Tyler

http://hubhub.hubhub.org
Hi Everyone!
As many of you know, one of our greatest missions in life has been to leave the World a better place than we found it! We were recently introduced to a new way to do just this; it’s called Humanity Unites Brilliance, or HUB.
HUB is rather new, in fact it’s still in BETA until the first week of June when they do their Public Launch and their primary focus is to provide for those who cannot help themselves in many ways! Tasha just got back from LA doing a 3 day HUB event helping families in need in South Central who could not qualify for other aid programs. In less than 2 days, they were able to raise and distribute over $100,000.00 in cash, goods and services for 5 needy families!
HUB is in partnership with some of the world’s finest non-profit organizations like Feed The Children , Agape International, Threads for Life, Kenya Water Wells Trust, Rain Catcher, Feed 333, Youth Action International, The Salvation Army, and Nourish The Children among others. We work as a HUB, a center, for these organizations. Some of our current partners focus on food, others focus on water. Additional partners focus on education or micro-lending. HUB connects all of these organizations and helps create a cohesive aid/empowerment package, containing food, water, education, and micro-lending, that can be delivered directly to field agents in chosen communities. Right now, HUB is focusing our comprehensive aid packages in Africa, creating an “extreme makeover” effect you can see village by village. In the future, HUB plans to include collaborations with health, technology, and ecostainment organizations as well, further empowering global communities with sustainable solutions. So, when you give to HUB, you are in fact contributing to ALL of the Organizations in the Partnership, broadening you scope of Humanitarian Aid. Additionally, once HUB is out of the Beta Phase, you will be able to track exactly where every dollar is going.
HUB’s aid packages are not exclusive to a particular location. HUB can re-direct this type of aid and swiftly focus on any overwhelming request, including those in the USA, such as a natural disaster, etc… The aid we offer is efficient and comprehensive!
Members also experience HUB’s faculty live! This includes people like: Mark Victor Hansen, Charlie Gay, Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith, Barbara Marx Hubbard, Dr. Jean Houston, Barbara DeAngelis, Alex Mandossian, Chris Attwood, Janet Bray Attwood, FedEx co-founder Frank MaGuire, Elizabeth Jarosz, Marci Shimoff, Paul Scheele, Dr. Sue Morter, Marie Diamond, and others.
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PS:
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Our first order of business is to grow to 400,000 members. For perspective, when we, as HUB, reach this size, we will be:
• Feeding 6.5 million children
• Educating 6.5 million children in 12,000 HUB schools
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• Providing micro-loans for millions of entrepreneurs who are producing products and services designed to benefit the planet

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booth space

shakaia — Fri, 02 May 2008 17:45:29 GMT

Hi everyone..
I am an approved OCF crafter and have had a temporary booth space at the fair for the last 5 ears, i have been an OCF participant for 14 years. I am a Henna artist and I still do not have a booth space this year. I am seeking a temporary booth space for this year and ultimately looking for a permanent spot to call home. Please consider sharing your space with me. I have lots of fair experience and my business at the fair is very prolific, henna attracts lots of people...please help me with a booth space..
have a great fair..
shakaia 541 484 6880

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First Time.

alexandria — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 18:20:44 GMT

This is my first time on this website.. I came across it when I googled Oregon Country Fair. I am very interested in going this year. I have never been, and I was wondering if anyone had any thoughts or comments they would like to give me.

Thanks.

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stilters at the Fair

muse — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 21:23:51 GMT

looking to connect with stilters who will be at the fair

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Culture Jam

LoMack — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 14:58:08 GMT

Hey there
We have just heard @ this great camp this summer and was wondering if anybody out there has been or had there children go. I've read all I can find on the internet (I think). Just looking for maybe more of a personal touch.
Thank you
Peace + big hugggs
Lomack

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heartsong will be back

c-h-a-d — Wed, 09 Apr 2008 17:45:00 GMT

yeah!
we just got all of our paperwork!

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OCF Theme music?

Mark — Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:43:59 GMT

Hi all,
I just started playing the accordion and was wondering if
any of you lovely people have (or could write me out) any good music.
Specificly isn't the Teddybear Picnic sort of the song of the fair?

Any info on this topic would be great!

Love
Mark

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medical work?

Gypsy — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 17:25:08 GMT

Hey there! I have gone to the fair the last couple of yrs and would like to help out. I just don't know who to talk to and I hope someone can direct me. I have medical experience and just got all my red cross cards and my orthopedic surgeons card updated. I have worked in a med unit for the gatherings for a few years and have the experience to deal with just about anything that would come up at the fair. can someone let me know who I should talk to to volunteer? I will be at the fair anyway and would love to plug in.

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looking to do massage at OCF

sam — Mon, 31 Mar 2008 01:58:58 GMT

hi there!

my name's sam . . . i'm an LMT from Portland. i'd really like to do massage at the OCF . . . does anyone out there know how i could do this, or hook up with a massage crew?

Thanks!
S

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Benefit for Common Ground Wellness Center

kristendvineyard — Fri, 28 Mar 2008 16:48:22 GMT

....and Inner City Hot Tubs!

Come on out and have a good time supporting your community wellness center!

March Fourth Marching Band

Axe Dide Dancing Company
DJ Manifest - psy dub-pop
Plus special guests and DJs TBA

Next Friday: April 4th, 2008
Doors at 8 PM

Bossanova
722 E. Burnside - Portland
$10 Minnimum Donation

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Peaceful Free Tibet protestors beaten by police in NYC!

kristen — Wed, 26 Mar 2008 01:17:31 GMT

This is disturbing, but we need to be aware.

Peaceful Free Tibet protesters in New York
beaten by cops... only making rounds on youtube
and not on "mainstream" media.

Why?

Hmmm....

----------------- Bulletin Message -----------------
From: Alex Jones
Date: Mar 25, 2008 1:54 PM

Cops Beat The Living Hell Out Of Peaceful Tibetan Protesters IN AMERICA

Disgusting video footage of New York cops clubbing and arresting peaceful Tibetan protesters who were merely walking down the street has gone relatively ignored beyond Youtube.

http://infowars. net/articles/march2008/250308Protesters. htm

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Stand with Tibet. Support the Dalai Lama.

kristen — Sun, 23 Mar 2008 21:17:54 GMT

Stand with Tibet. Support the Dalai Lama.

Please click on the link below to help end escalating violence in Tibet. The Dalai Lama is asking for your support, voice your opinion to China.

Thank You!

> http://www. avaaz. org/en/tibet_end_the_violence/
> www. phayul. com

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World Wide Drum Vigil

glttrgal — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 06:42:34 GMT

Community DrumKeepers,

We have the unique opportunity to Sound the Heartbeat Together in our MARCH 21, 2008 WORLDWIDE DRUM VIGIL. The GrandMother Drum International Peace Project and Community Drum Keepers will join together with:

1. The International Indigenous University: The Ceremony of 8,000 Sacred Drums.

8,000 DRUMS on March 21 at noon / central time
March 21, 2008
From the Otomi Ceremonial Center
Temoaya, Mexico

According to a Sacred Prophecy revealed at the Otomi Ceremonial Center by the Otomi Elder Sages as a Vision of our Venerable Ancestors, the day when the sounds of 8,000 Sacred Drums join together will be the beginning of the healing of Mother Earth, of all the species and the human family in order to be able to live together on the road to Sacred Peace.

It is time to unify ourselves and rediscover all the seeds of the Four Directions in order to reactivate cosmic energy, heal historical wounds and heal Mother Earth by respecting life, liberty and the dignity of our Peoples. The first great ceremony was held March 21, 2004 in Temoaya, Mexico and there will be drum circles joined around the world on the Spring Equinox continuing every year until 2012.

Sacred Principles:

*Sealing and healing the wounded vertices of Mother Earth is urgent.
*Identifying and activating the Indigenous energy centers at sacred places is our duty.
*Planting and strengthening consciousness of love and respect for our Mother Earth is everyone's work.
*The Indigenous ancestral recommendation to create and practice the Grand Culture of Peace and Life is fundamental.
*Recognition of the use of the energy and healing properties of our sacred instruments is a principle goal of our Indigenous Mission.

Fullfillment of the Prophecies...

500 year-old Otomi Prophecy...When 8000 sacred drums play together, an intense healing of Mother Earth will commence.

Inca... Call it the 'Age of Meeting Ourselves Again'.

Hopi... Predict a 25 year period of purification followed by End of Fourth World and beginning of the Fifth.

Mayan... Call it the 'end days' or the end of time as we know it

Maori... Say that as the veils dissolve there will be a merging of the physical & spiritual worlds.

Zulu... Believe that the whole world will be turned upside down.

Hindu... Kali Yuga (end time of man). The Coming of Kalki & critical mass of Enlightened Ones.

Aztec... Call this the Time of the Sixth Sun. A time of transformation. Creation of new race.

Pueblo... Acknowledge it'll be the emergence into the Fifth World

Cherokee... Their ancient calendar ends exactly at 2012 as does the Mayan calendar.

Tibetan... Kalachakra teachings are prophesies left by Buddha predicting Coming of the Golden Age.

Egypt... According to the Great Pyramid (stone calendar), present time cycle ends in year 2012 AD

Dogon... Say that the spaceship of the visitors, the Nommo, will return in the form of a blue star.-Courtesy of Bernardo

NOTE: 8000 Drums Magic Number
This number 8000 has a very special relationship.

It has been found that it takes a certain number of
people to start a shift within human consciousness.
That number is the square root of 1 per cent.

There are over 6.5 billion people on Mother Earth right
now and square root of 1 per cent is around 8000

So the 8000 is around the minimum number we need to start this
process of healing. Amazing!!! this prophesy has a number directly
related with our human consciousness.

As we do this drumming, we can also FEEL the HEALING
of ourselves and Mother Earth as if it has already happened.

In other words, step into that future where this healing has
already taken place and give THANKS to the CREATOR for
giving us this blessing.

2. SOLAR WAVE UPDATES

Do you have 32 minutes to CHANGE the WORLD?
The shift of the ages is just around the corner!

THE 14th Annual SOLAR WAVE 2008
March 21st, 2008 with a FULL MOON!

A Stellar Synchronized, 24 Hour, Global Equinox Event!
What if... you knew about a powerful time each day at your location on the planetary grid... that your 6th sense abilities were 400% times more effective?
*** This is the call to the awakening masses to join together to activate a Huge Stellar Wave of POSITIVE MASS CONSCIOUSNESS to spontaneous heal all discordant energy on EARTH, and Initiate a Spontaneous Awakening of Humanity!
It is time to Reclaim Paradise.

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Zumwalt Camping

Hope — Sun, 02 Mar 2008 08:31:31 GMT

Hi all you fair loving people

I camp at Zumwalt every year. Last year I went by myself and the people at Zumwalt Hotel made me feel so welcome and invited me to camp with them and I had a great time. Unfortunately I did not get contact information from any of them and I was wondering if they will be there again this year. I also want to volunteer at the camp ground; does anyone know how I sign up to do that? I can’t seem to find any contact information online.

See Ya at the Fair 2008

PEACE

Hope

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Looking for Bass Player for Gypsy Druid Rock Band

The Wicker Men — Tue, 11 Mar 2008 01:32:58 GMT

Gypsy Druid Folk Rock Band with 10 years of experience together looking for a Bass player. You don’t have to be the best, but must be fluent. Must have reliable transportation, no drug habits, no cigarettes, and must be between 21 and 35. You will receive 1/3 of life performance payments. No money for Cd sales, until you perform on them. Must be clean, resourceful, and willing to commit to project and travel with a flexible schedule. You will be part of a family.
www.thewickermen.com
www.myspace.com/wickermen
Email: wickermen@hotmail.com
530.575.8741

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looking for kind folks for our oasis

Michele — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 17:19:33 GMT

Howdy! Hoping to find some kind folks to share our urban oasis here on Mt. Tabor in Portland, OR. Check it out at http://portland.craigslist.org/mlt/apa/600528212.html. See ya'll soon!

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FEARLESS LOVE, SAT. NIGHT @ WORLD FLAVORS IN EUGENE

gopaldas — Sun, 09 Mar 2008 02:28:42 GMT

PLEASE JOIN US FOR THIS DEVOTIONAL FOLK ROOTS DANCE WITH HUNGARIAN YOGINI, EOSTAR KAMALA AND FRIENDS! 1044 Willamette st. "WORLD FLAVORS" RASTA PASTA SHOP

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vending booth

shakaia — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 18:44:48 GMT

hi all,
This is Shakaia, I have been going to ocf for 15 years and have had a temporary henna booth at the fair for 5 years.
I would love to hook up with a booth to call my own and have a permanent home at the fair,
Anyone out there that would like to share? or ready to give up their booth?
Please consider me...much love,
shakaia

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Participation in Community Village

laz2kx — Thu, 07 Feb 2008 17:08:32 GMT

The CAM (complementary & alternative medicine) college I work for in Portland would like to participate and provide a service in the Community Village at the Country Fair this year. I have the OCF booth application, but it doesn't seem quite right.

Does anyone here have insight or advice regarding the selection of participants for the Community Village?

All I really need to know is who to contact....

Many thanks!

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Titillating Tea Party seeks men to serve women

Madame Tea Party — Mon, 04 Feb 2008 21:12:44 GMT

Genteel and Bohemian gathering of women requires comely slaveboys to serve at our tea party. You will serve mostly nude and not speak unless spoken to. Standards are high. Food and beverage experience a must. No sex. Please send photo and qualifications to Madameteaparty@gmail.com or Tea Party 1631 NE Broadway #313 Porltand OR. 97232.

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Baby Healing Project Needs Your Votes for Funding!

kara — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 08:47:44 GMT

Your Vote is Needed to Fund a Free Aquatic Baby Bodywork Clinic!

I am a Finalist in the www.IdeaBlob.com Contest to win $10,000 to fund a small business or project. Your support will allow me to create a free monthly clinic for pregnant women, babies, and children to receive Aquatic CranioSacral Therapy in the therapeutic, warm, salt-water pool at the Tamarack Center in Eugene, OR.

Please vote for the WaterBaby CranioSacral Therapy Project!!! Every vote counts!
http://ideablob.com/ideas/1225-WaterBaby-CranioSacral-Therapy-

Thank you!!!!!!

Here's what Mothering Magazine, www.mothering.com, has to say about my project:

Healer's Project Needs Your Votes for Funding

When it comes to bringing aid and comfort to mothers and babies, Kara Maia Spencer, www.maiahealingarts.com, has credentials galore—she is a Licensed Massage Therapist, Certified Birth and Postpartum Doula, CranioSacral Therapist, Holistic Childbirth Educator & Consultant, Homebirth Midwifery Assistant, Reiki Master & Energy Healer, and is Certified in Bodywork for the Childbearing Year.

Dedicated to providing gentle, non-invasive, effective healing—as well as creating community among new parents—Kara intends to facilitate a free monthly CranioSacral Therapy clinic for pregnant women, mothers and babies, at a community therapeutic pool near her home in Eugene, Oregon. She has entered a funding contest with the hopes of winning $10,000 with which to rent the Tamarack Wellness Center's, www.tamarackwellness.com, warm, salt-water, solar powered therapeutic pool (the most eco-pool in Oregon) each month to host the free community clinic.

Please vote here to support Kara's goal—each vote counts, and registration is very quick and free.
http://ideablob.com/ideas/1225-WaterBaby-CranioSacral-Therapy-

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Feather Crown Vendor?

veraciousjess — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 01:03:18 GMT

Hi all!

Does anyone know who does the amazing feather crowns up by child care? I was thinking about getting one to wear in my wedding this summer, but the wedding is before fair, so I can't wait that long! Any help would be appreciated.

p.s.: They look like this!

<a href=http://www.flickr.com/photos/jessandcolin/842662819/in/set-72157600875046161/>http://www.flickr.com/photos/jessandcolin/842662819/in/set-72157600875046161/</a>

Thank you!

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STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS! STOP LIVING IN FEAR !

Project — Tue, 01 Jan 2008 19:48:17 GMT

Senate bill 1959
The end of Free Speech in America has arrived at our doorstep. It's a new law called the Violent Radicalization and Homegrown Terrorism Prevention Act, and it is worded in a clever way that could allow the U.S. government to arrest and incarcerate any individual who speaks out against the Bush Administration, the war on Iraq, the Department of Homeland Security or any government agency (including the FDA). The law has already passed the House on a traitorous vote of 405 to 6, and it is now being considered in the Senate where a vote is imminent. All over the internet, intelligent people who care about freedom are speaking out against this extremely dangerous law: Philip Giraldi at the Huffington Post, Declan McCullagh at CNET's News.com, Kathryn Smith at OpEdNews.com, and of course Alex Jones at PrisonPlanet.com

This bill is the beginning of the end of Free Speech in America. If it passes, all the information sources you know and trust could be shut down and their authors imprisoned. NewsTarget could be taken offline and I could be arrested as a "terrorist." Jeff Rense at www.Rense.com could be labeled a "terrorist" and arrested. Byron Richards, Len Horowitz, Paul Craig Roberts, Greg Palast, Ron Paul and even Al Gore could all be arrested, silenced and incarcerated. This is not an exaggeration. It is a literal reading of the law, which you can check yourself here: thomas.loc.gov/home/gpoxm...955_rfs.xml

The bill states:

‘...ideologically based violence’ means the use, planned use, or threatened use of force or violence by a group or individual to promote the group or individual’s political, religious, or social beliefs...

Note that this means the "planned use of force to promote a political or social belief" would be considered an act of terrorism. This all hinges on the definition of "force," of course. Based on the loose use of logic in Washington these days, and the slippery interpretation of the meaning of words, "force" could mean:

• A grassroots campaign to barrage Congress with faxes
• A non-violent street protest
• A letter-writing campaign that deluges the Senate with too much mail
• A sit-in protest that blocks access to a business or organization
• A grassroots e-mail campaign that overloads the e-mail servers of any government department or agency

You get the idea. "Force" could be defined as practically anything. And since the "planned use of force" would be considered a criminal act of terrorism, anyone who simply thinks about a grassroots action campaign would be engaged in terrorist acts.

If you stopped someone on the street and handed them a Bible, for example, this could be considered an act of terrorism ("...use of force to promote the individual's religious beliefs...")

If you sent a barrage of angry letters to Washington about global warming and the destruction of the environment by the U.S. military, this could also be considered an act of terrorism ("...to promote the individual's political beliefs...")

If you believe in same-sex marriage and you wrote a letter threatning a sit-in protest in front of your state's capitol building, this could also be considered an act of terrorism, even if you never carried it out! ("...planned use of force to promote a social belief...")

The United States is on the fast track to fascism, and the Congress is working right alongside this nation's traitorous leaders to criminalize any thoughts, words or speeches that disagree with current government policies regarding war, terrorism, domestic surveillance and civil liberties. Simply speaking out against the war on Iraq could soon be labeled a crime. Merely thinking thoughts against the war on Iraq could be considered a criminal act.

Must-see video: Naomi Wolf's lecture on 10 steps to fascism
There's a video lecture you simply MUST watch. It's by Naomi Wolf, author of The End of America. She covers this topic with great elegance and a deep understanding of history. See her video on YouTube at: www.youtube.com/watch

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Thought you folks would appreciate this

Noah — Mon, 24 Dec 2007 01:14:20 GMT

http://www.zeitgeistmovie.com/

If you have the time, give it a spin.

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henna

shakaia — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 18:37:16 GMT

Hi..... My name is Shakaia. I have had a henna booth at the fair for 4 years. However, I still do not have a place to call home. I would love to find a permanent spot to do henna at the fair. I would also love to know I have a spot for just 08. Even better, I have a vision of creating a henna den, permanently at the fair. It could be beautiful and have 2-4 artists, depending on the size of the space.
If anyone has any leads on how I can make any of these ideas work, please contact me at shakaia@omnivine.com.
I have been attending the fair for 13 years and have had a henna den for the past 4. I ameasy to work with and flexible. I now have enough experience with vending that I have a lot to offer in the vending process. Of course, I am juried in for my art.
Thanks and blessings to all.
Love shakaia

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NEW HERE

Bob — Wed, 07 Nov 2007 04:48:55 GMT

Hello to all,
I am new to this tribe. As a matter of fact I had never heard of the OCF until a week ago. 07 was my first burn and I truely loved the place but mostly loved the people. I came across this by accident and I am now planning on attending OCF in 08. It appears to be a lot like Burning Man. Is that a good comparision? What is the night life like in the camp grounds around the fair? Party like a rock star I hope.
Anyway, I would like to hear from some people that have attended both BM and OCF and hear their thoughts on the 2 festivals. Bye for now and I hope to get to meet some of you next summer.

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SOULSTICE PARTY DEC 21 FRIDAY!!!

Jane — Thu, 13 Dec 2007 01:17:06 GMT

Celebrate Jane's big "O" birthday at the Wonder Ballroom. The sun sets that day at 4:18, so we will start partying at 4:20.

FIVE bands and the Whirly Girlz! Joe McMurrian Quartet, The Cameron DePalma Band (with members of Hydrive), DK4s, and The Freak Mountain Ramblers and a very special (marching band) guest!. Come early - music and champagne start at happy hour!

$25 admission - buying online in advance is highly encouraged. For more information, check out the website at www.janefest.com

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Winter Sostice Celebration

windrider — Sun, 02 Dec 2007 20:07:24 GMT

Intentions for thee Season~
Creating sacred space, Rythmic vibrations, Tribal drummiing, Rattles, Didges, Singing and chanting, creative flow, Open facilitation encouraged
Please bring foods to share~ please be Organic, honor natures natural ways~

Saturday, December 22, Arrive early Fri or Sat, volunteer creating sacred spaces,
sweat hut fire circle, lounge space, sleep/camping spaces
Over night stay ok, shelter is limited, camping is unlimited to a limit

Locale, Blue River Floaters Village
Dial outward~ 541-954-1106

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Vending at the O.C. Fair

Valentina Moeur — Thu, 29 Nov 2007 10:22:31 GMT

Does anybody know of a vender (maybe even yourself) at the O.C.F. that might be interested in sharing space with a headdress designer?

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New Years Eve with Everyone Orchestra, Portland

julievanam — Sat, 24 Nov 2007 06:15:53 GMT

OCF faves Everyone Orchestra rocking the new years show:

Everyone Orchestra hits the ground running in its new hometown with an exciting edition assembled from Portland, OR-based all star musicians, including EO founder/conductor Matt Butler, string legends Darol Anger and Tony Furtado, guitarist Scott Law, bassman Tye North, Dirty Martini's Stephanie Schneiderman, plus more special guests, live painters, stilters, hoopers, costumed fiends, balloons, dragons and YOU!
In a nod to Portland's lurid history the so-called Shanghai tunnels have been immortalized by travel writers, television shows and now Everyone Orchestra. Come be shanghai'd in style on New Year's eve!

Everyone Orchestra with opening acts Freak Mountain Ramblers and Strings for Industry
Monday, December 31, 2007: Wonder Ballroom, Portland, OR
Limited quantity of tickets available online thru Baseline Ticketing: http://shanghainights.baselineticketing.com or through Ticketmaster.com and by phone at 503.224.4400

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Zimwalt Camp Ground

EarthDescendance — Fri, 09 Nov 2007 06:53:32 GMT

Could someone point me in the right direction for the folks that coordinate the Zimwalt camp site during Fair weekend? Or perhaps have them reach me? Can never be too early for preparation.

thanks,
sirK

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Faerie Troop contact??

stormfeather — Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:53:24 GMT

There was a lovely group of faeires who sang and danced in the shaded food court area near Chela Mela Meadow. One lady was dressed as a Queen Bee in a power chair. One husband was dressed as a pirate musician.
We instantly bonded and took photos of each other. Such a fun group!

Somehow the parade came by and we wandered off without exchanging contact info!

I'd really like to contact the group.

Any body here on tribe know this group of faeires?

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Big Crazy See Saw with Wheels

moonshine — Wed, 31 Oct 2007 05:26:00 GMT

... anyone have any info on this way too cool mode of transport? My 4 yr old son at the time and I got a chance to try it out at pre-faire about 3 years ago (I don't believe it comes out during fair ~ it's impossible with the crowds.) But it's super cool, huge see saw that you can ride up and down as well as forwards and backwards and cruise around on. I think there were 2 riders on each side! We stumbled into the spectacle over near Main Stage area. I took some photos and asked about it, but can't find the pictures, and am curious who the owner was. So clever! A construction crew member's private toy, maybe?

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Just a question, or two???

melissa — Tue, 23 Oct 2007 05:05:09 GMT

Hi there,
I went OCF for the 1st time this summer and it made me so super happy! I loved that place so vey much! It was so magical andamazing! It gave me hoe,ideas and it made me want to be apart of the OCF family from here on out! The reason for this post is how do I do that? Who do I contact to ask how to be a volunteer? Or to be of service in the fire show next time? I have been a fire safety for 2 years at various shpws around the west coast. I have started to spin fire myself this summer and now I want to use my skills to help out OCF! I know it's early but I am enthusiastic and am looking forward to next summer already! I can't help it~! If there is anyone who knows who to talk to,or to write to, please let me know!
I am looking forward to a reply!
~Melissa~

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Come see Fair Family perform tonight in Portland

twotone — Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:44:47 GMT

Ok all you PDX Fairies. Come dance your pants off with me tonight.
Seriously let's get a fair contingency together for tonight!
What's happening tonight in Portland?
Let's see Queen, Blondie and Elton John
How about a Tribute to Queen, Blondie and Elton!
oh shit!

Halloqueen
Blondage
Jennie & The Bets

Tonight at the Tonic Lounge which is at 3100 NE Sandy Blvd.
If you new right now how awesome this is gonna be then you wouldn't have even gotten this far in this email because you'd be out getting your costume together.
This is gonna be awesome.
You know you want it.
I'll meet you there. I think we'll dance till we pee our pants.
I'm serious
See you tonight!
The Tonic Lounge
31st and NE Sandy blvd

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significance of the dragons

Dr.Mu — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 19:22:03 GMT

i was wondering if anyone could tell me about the significance/ folklore of (the) dragons at the ocf land. just curious, well a little more than curious, its been on my mind for awhile now...

thanks, handshakes and smiles...

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2nd Annual Joshua Tree Roots Music Festival

GregStar — Sun, 07 Oct 2007 20:39:39 GMT

Howdy all!

Just wanted to give everybody a heads up on a smaller homegrown headie festival. I don’t know if any of you heard of the Joshua Tree Music Festival in Cali…but the same fella has put together another festival- Check out their myspace page. At any rate, I’m pretty stoked to be going for the 1st time.

2nd Annual Joshua Tree Roots Music Festival
October 20 & 21, 2007

The 2nd annual Joshua Tree Roots Music Festival is happening October 20 and 21 at the Joshua Tree Lake Campground, in the shadows of the infamous National Park. This rootsicana newgrassy folkadelic experience is for music loving souls of all ages. The music is continuous, alternating on two stages in one bowl, creating an intimate festival experience. Temperatures in the magical Mojave desert in October are ideal!

The festival lineup includes The Avett Brothers, Hot Buttered Rum, Uncle Earl, The Greencards, Dan Bern, South Austin Jug Band, Jake Shimabukuro, Martha Scanlan, Merle Jagger & Tim Easton, Carolina Chocolate Drops, Reverend Peyton's Big Damn Band, the Everybodyfields, Bluehouse, Honky Tonk Train, and the Trespassers.

Plenty of on site camping. Children of all ages are welcome. The festival village includes Organic Foods, World Market, KidsVille, Art Installations, the Love Train, daily parades and more. The music begins at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, and goes til late. On Sunday, music goes from 10:30 a.m. til sunset. Dance under the stars and howl at the moon in this awe-inspiring high desert environ!

Early Bird Tickets are now available now for Saturday ($40), Sunday ($30), or a two day pass for $65.00. Purchases of festival tickets and camping reservations may be made online via the website. To order by phone, call 877-327-6265 toll free. For festival information and to purchase tickets, log onto: www.joshuatreemusicfestival.com

Myspace-
http://www.myspace.com/joshuatreemusicfestival

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The dark side of our fair

brem — Sun, 22 Jul 2007 16:11:26 GMT

We forget that good magic also draws bad people to it. We should know that there are bad people we need to protect our young folks from. Did any one see this on AMW? Why did this get aired the week after OCF rather than the week before?

http://www.amw.com/fugitives/case.cfm?id=30829#completebroadcasts

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Silent Rave pictures and info from 2007

forrest_avery — Thu, 26 Jul 2007 21:17:01 GMT

You can view the pics I acquired on my profile.

people.tribe.net/forrest_avery

If anybody else got any pictures, then I would be very happy if you would post links to them. I myself would like to get some more if they are out there.

Overall the show went off perfect. I was so busy keeping it all together; I had little time for taking any pictures myself. We had the neighbor complain, and they called in the management on Saturday night with hopes of shutting it down. Thanks again go out to Mermaid who had my back on the show, and to the rest of the management who were also super down with it once they saw what was being pulled off. I was never anything but nice and reasonable with our fellow booth owner, but they were anything but with me. I wasn't there for the conversation they had with management when they complained, but I wouldn't be surprised if they came off a little unreasonable in their request. That being that the whole thing needed to end right then regardless of the 100 people all really into what was going on, and actually doing their best to keep the noise level down. The reason it needed to end was that the crowd noise created was disturbing them.

About the crowd noise, as you walk around the fair, you are presented by a constant cacophony of sound. This mostly being peoples voices coming from all directions at various levels of volume. Also, with little else to draw people’s attention, most of the groups you come across are being very loud and belligerent.

It was a surreal experience walking towards the Silent Rave.

As you walk down the path surrounded by the above mentioned noise, but yet not noticing it anymore due to being constantly engulfed in the sound for an extensive number of hours by that time, all of the sudden you do notice it. You notice it because it's getting quieter, and yet what you see up ahead appears to a crowd. As you get closer you realize, that this crowd is all dancing, and yet not only do you not hear any music for them all to be dancing to, but you also start to realize that fair garble has been replaced by the gentle (and sometimes not so gentle) trample of the dancers feet.

You then usually (but not always, which doesn't surprise me anymore) notice one of 2 things.

1. Everyone is wearing headphones and dancing to the same beat. (could be considered 2 differentthings to notice, but most of the time people see these things at pretty much the same moment).

2. There appears to be a Dj stationed up inside that booth (a really nice one with great food btw...
oh yeah it's called the Caravan Cafe aka A Loving Spoonful) that everybody appears to be dancing around.

The order that these are noticed in, tends to differ depending on the observer, and some observers don't notice either, and just proceed to join in the fun. (Whatever the fun would appear to be to them... dancing around a disco ball, bouncing contest, etc)

There is at least one thing that is impossible not to notice. Everyone is having a fantastic time.

You are now standing in the middle of an actual dance party at OCF. You don't notice the cacophony (I love that word), you don't notice anyone being belligerent (also a pretty cool word), all you notice is the living reality contrast of the most going off party you have come across at the Fair, somehow simultaneously generating the mellowest vibe.

It didn’t take long for the management that did show up to hear the neighbor’s complaint, get in touch with Mermaid, and find out that I had in fact been in touch with someone working for OCF in regards to doing the show. I also explained that I did in fact care that the neighbor was being bothered (even though they were being obnoxious about it), and I was doing my best to keep the crowd as quiet as possible. Overall they were being quiet, and we are allowed some crowd noise, since our booth is open 24 hours. Once Mermaid did show up, she came up and told me they had my back 100%, and if there were any more trouble at all, she would go to bat for me. She then had the excellent idea of announcing over the broadcast via microphone (easily improvised out of headphones in a pinch) a pleasant request for people to keep their voices down and refrain from cheering. That was kind of a bummer, but necessary, and hopefully we don’t have to do so much shushing next year.

I can’t express my thanks enough to the OCF management for backing me up on the show. With all the time, money, energy, etc that I put into making this thing happen, followed up by the response of the audience and how happy it made them. Turning it off because 1 person complained would have been a serious bummer.

With every receiver and headset out on Saturday night for a good portion of the evening, we had around 100 people getting down, and at the same time trying to be consciously respectful of the noise they were making. Beautiful.

The tech stuff:

The transmitter worked great, but will work better once I rig an antenna to it. I found out that I can easily power everything needed for the party with 2 inverters and a couple 12 volt deep cycle batteries. Next year I will have more than enough power to make sure we have nice lights for the disco ball, and better lighting around the booth in general.

The receivers are perfect, and the Koss headphones where great, but the cords get all tangled. People rarely take the time to wind them up when returning them, and they quickly turn into a giant tangle mess. That prevents people from getting a receiver/headset from the intimidating pile before them. This was somewhat alleviated by having 1 or 2 people (I will be accepting volunteers next year) standing with the tables we put the headsets on, and taking charge of handing out tuned sets, and taking them back when people were done. I say somewhat, because even though there was obviously a person/s managing the distribution of headsets, people would still tend to just toss them at the table (and by default the person standing at the table helping everyone else with headsets).

It’s pretty hard to stay motivated to do something like this for people, when so many show an obvious disrespect or lack of caring in regards to keeping the equipment intact for the next listener, but at least people don’t steal them (usually). Hopefully with an actual schedule of people to host the headset distribution next year, we can prevent the tangle from happening regardless of the fact, that we still won’t be able to expect much from the crowd in regards to that matter.

I did determine that even more important then the DJ at this specific event is the headset host. Most people at Fair could give shit who is spinning, and are just stoked there is a dance party. Since they can’t by default hear the music that is being played, actually giving them the chance to hear it is all you need 9/10 times. With no other option for the most part, even if they are not that into what the Dj is playing, the format itself keeps them into it as well. The really obvious thing I’m trying to say is that the key to keeping the party going in this case is making sure the people can hear what is being played is far more important then what music is being played. That’s a hard thing for a musician to admit, but you need to have perspective on these kinds of things. I’m pretty sure a wise man said that… Maybe it was just me while I was intoxicated… Same difference.

With the above in mind, the star/s of the night at the Silent Rave from now on will be the headset hosts, and I’m looking to get volunteers that want to go all out in costume to do it for next year.

Much thanks go to Amy and Ryder for rocking it out proper all night on Saturday, looking fabulous, and keeping it cool while being swarmed by 100 kids all grabbing for headsets as soon as they were turned back in (usually needing a retune and detangle).

Anyway, I think I’ve gone on enough for now. Anyone who managed to get any pictures, or knows anyone that may have any, please post them, or hit me with a link to where I can get them.

Can’t wait till next year.

Forrest Avery

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'04, '05 & '06 photos

Dave — Wed, 16 May 2007 04:44:53 GMT

I have more than 130 ocf photos on flickr.com. Search for member ddublewbee and enjoy.
If you find a photo of yourself, let me know.

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Acres on site?

Kitchen Kate — Mon, 20 Aug 2007 17:21:25 GMT

uhm, can someone tell me how many acres fair site is?
I know tribe isn't the most accurate research tool, but it is the most convenient for the moment. I also know it's written somewhere, but I can't seem to find it.
Thanks
-Kitchen

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i know its a long shot

Jenessa — Fri, 24 Aug 2007 05:35:11 GMT

eighty bucks people its what ive got. neeeeeeeeed to go to burning man! i will clean and landscape yer house for a year.
lovin you family. if anyones got an extra anything to get me in or there, bah! love you all ! - jenessa

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ALBINO afrobeat @ the WOW Hall this Saturday!

N-Dive — Thu, 09 Aug 2007 17:38:55 GMT

Hey all,
please come out and join us for a night of heavy heavy afrobeat.
We loved playing for you at OCF on the main stage.
Would love to see you all again at Eugene's WOW hall this saturday!
best,
ALBINO!

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Urban Artists Wanted

kristendvineyard — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 18:44:13 GMT

Urban Paradoxes has been contracted to take on a major urban arts (of all genres, including performance and kinetic) project and will be in need of urban artists throughout the world as the project unfolds. For more information please send a message via Tribe or UrbanParadoxes@yahoo.com and we will get back to you.

We would also appreciate it if you would past this request on to others.

Thanks,
Frank
Urban Paradoxes

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didjeridu gathering

chad — Sun, 05 Aug 2007 15:28:18 GMT

hey fair fam, yet another opportunity to slip away to another whirled. The 12th annual In-Didj-In-Us Gathering of the Didjeridu Tribe will be taking place this next weekend Aug 10-12th out in the Five Rivers area between Alsea and Walport. In-Didj-In-Us is a gathering that explores the many facets of didjeridu through performances, workshops, and fellowship, but honestly it's a gathering for fertilizing hearts. In-Didj-In-Us is a co-created event that is donation supported and loves your participation. Our one big tough rule is no alcohol, other than that it's pretty much 'love and respect yourself and others'. Info can be found on this gathering at www.bhumsiva.com The weekend following In-Didj-In-Us is another didge gathering in California near Yosemite, info on that one can also be found at www.bhumsiva.com

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Ride to SF from Portland/Ashland 4-3

Foxy Mc Sugah — Mon, 30 Jul 2007 07:12:33 GMT

I have a couple of stops along the way-but I'm looking for someone to share costs

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Silent Rave upgrades for 2007

forrest_avery — Sun, 01 Apr 2007 21:17:28 GMT

Ordered(and received) a new Transmitter better suited for our intended purpose(for info on old transmitter see old thread). This one gaurantees at least 150ft of broadcast range minimum, and should perform better under more ideal circumstances. Ideal circumstances = outside without buildings and such in the way. So we should be covered for 150+ feet in our situation.

Also aquired 75 pairs of KOSS Headphones. These are earmuff style headphones of relativly good quality, so the sound will be better, and no swapping around the earbuds(yeah I know.. ewww). Along with the receivers we have left over from last year, plus some more I plan to purchase, we should have 75 Receivers to match those headphones. Just for a refresher. Last year we bought 40 receiver/earbud headphone combos. Some came with the headphones all ready busted, some people had on them the whole weekend and never turned in, some... well the point is I estimate we had about 25 to 30 sets available to people at any given time last year. This year I plan to make sure all 75 of the sets we have are checked and ready to go, and I am also going to be better about making sure people don't hang on to them when they are not at the party. This will allow about 3 times as many people to participate. I also know that more then a few people are planning on bringing their own receiver/headphone sets this year, so that will be even more ontop of the 75 available.

We should have a lot more nice decorations to add to the atmosphere. Pretty much have confirmed a top notch decorator to come out and set up some nice mellow lighting etc.

Carravan Cafe(where the party is located) will be open all night serving some nice late night treats for people to much on. This year year we will have a specific menu for the late night crowd. We plan to bring back our ever so popular and constantly requested Potato Corn Chowder, mabey add 1 or 2 new sweets, as well as some nice warm beverage options.

More Djs, and Styles of Music. We are still going to feature Funky/Deep/Tech/ETC House for the majority of the time, but we do have more Djs planned to be on site to play then last year to provide some more variety to the sound, as well as offer me a break from having to play the whole time. You can count on hearing some sets of Breaks, Drum & Bass, Downtempo/Trip-Hop, Mid-Tempo and more.

Look foward to seeing everyone at the Fair this year, any ideas anyone has that they think would make the Silent Rave better in any way feel free to post up.

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!!!!!OVERNIGHT CAMPING PASS!!!!!!

Foxy Mc Sugah — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 19:23:14 GMT

Who knew they were so hard to find??? I'm a first timer to this event and have many peeps that have passes.
I'm looking for one! Will trade, work, ride share from Portland.
It's last minute-but hey-maybe something changed for you....

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Anyone get pics of the bubbles?

sillydiego — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 21:04:55 GMT

...at Rising Moon late Sunday night? All that work and I never got one picture...

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Stolen CDj's

Saucetafari — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 23:13:44 GMT

This Fair was such a highlight for me until Monday Morning when I discovered that someone had stolen my 2 Pioneer CDJ 100's. These were worth about $800.00 for both of them. Saturday was my birthday and it was a sublime day. we spun music in Marshall's Landing with amplification and monitors until around 12:30 with no real complaints. I was going to spin a bit on Sunday night, but was just too damn blown-out to make much sense of it. And then by Monday morning half my equipment had disapppeared, along with a friend's laptop computer that had been left in camp (luckily Michael Holdens equipment was not touched, as it was in a case in the same space.). So now I can't spin any music for the foreseeable future. I brought out my DJ equipment to spin the kitchen party during prefair and our own crew party last thursday. So in my attempt to provide cool dance mucic for friends and family, some greedy good for nothing freak thought they had more of a right to my equipment than I did, even though I paid for them. what a way to ruin an otherwise extraordinary Fair. don't know if I'll ever take any equipment out there again.

One nice fellow who I don't even know gave me $20.00 to start a fund towards replacing the equipment. I thought this was well beyond the call of duty!! So I'll open it up to the greater community here and see if there are more magick fairies out there who are willing to help. Any contribution will lessen the deep impact this theft will have on my finances.

Please mail checks to:

Jonathan Seraphim
PO Box 685
Eugene, OR 97440

Thanks in advance to any and all who can be gracious enough to help me find a way back to spinning music for the masses...

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a few beautiful photos

kylelf — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 19:29:58 GMT

First time at OCF and looking forward to going back!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/kylehailey/sets/72157600877614070/

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Fair memories

WACkO — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 18:12:57 GMT

Anybody have any fair memories, past or present they would like to share?

Mine would have to be dancing with March Fourth on the main stage Saturday night. They tickled my dancin' bone....

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looking for Jaime from Boise

Brad — Thu, 19 Jul 2007 01:53:06 GMT

Hi all,

Sorry to bother you, but looking for a friend I met on Friday at the Oregon Country Fair, a tall, slender tantrika from Boise. She's not likely to have internet. Maybe you know her and would have her contact me back. I believe her name is Jaime, though I could have that wrong. It was a sweet, intense, honest connection. I'm neither a client nor a lover, just a guy who liked her and would like to hear back.

Thanks,

Brad from Ashland

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Poem inspired from this years fair.

tydye — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 18:21:30 GMT

Oh my darling, my darling dear
I want to hold your hand
Here at the reunion
Welcome home...

Ohh my darling, my darling babe
I listen for you laughing.
Darling I thought I head you crying
Dont you know? Inside I feel like I'm dying...

Oh my darling, my darling pain
I keep you close to my heart
Cause with out you, there is no reunion
Welcome home...

They say that true love is blissfuly blind...
Please keep me in mind...
A love of the unconditional kind...
Please keep me in mind...

Ohh my darling, my darling love
Wount you be here now?
Cause with out you, its just not fair.
Welcome home..

Ohh my darling, my darling fear
Infect me gently
You poison me silently
and destroy my heart to violently

Ohh my darling, my darling dear
I miss you sincearly
Please come back home...
Your always welcome home...
An empty house absent of a baby's cry...
I'm all alone... An empty home...

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ALBINO! afrobeat thanks the OCF

N-Dive — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 19:01:11 GMT

Thanks to all who joined ALBINO! afrobeat for the set on Friday at the Main stage, the late night set at Map Camp on sat, and our impromtu set at Chez Ray's.
Truely and amazing time.
We cant wait for next year!
much love to the OCF community.
ALBINO!
****************************
www.albinoband.com
http://albinoband.tribe.net

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Birth Arts Doula Training at Lost Valley, Oregon - Aug 24-26

kara — Tue, 17 Jul 2007 08:39:54 GMT

Birth Arts International Doula Training
at Lost Valley Educational Center, Dexter, OR (near Eugene)
August 24-26, 2007
www.birtharts.com

facilitated by Kara Maia Spencer, LMT, CD

For more information see: http://www.maiahealingarts.com/lost-valley-oregon-august/
or contact Kara at 541-520-0681

Join us at Lost Valley for a weekend educational immersion into the science and spirit of labor support. Learn how to provide support for women and babies through pregnancy, labor, birth, and immediate postpartum.

The training includes a weekend workshop, lodging (dorm or camping), meals, an extensive workbook, and on-going mentoring through didactic work to complete the program and receive certification as a Certified Birth Arts Doula.

Birth Arts offers a complete birth doula training integrating evidence-based maternity care research with traditional women’s wisdom and intuition. The workshop includes hands-on experiential practice in bodywork, rebozo, labor support techniques, and non-pharmacological methods of pain relief. We will go into detail about the practice of supporting women at birth at home, birth center, and hospital environments.

Tuition: $350

Food & Lodging: $130 - dormitory lodging, $70 - camping in your own tent
includes delicious vegetarian meals from Friday dinner through Sunday lunch

For registration or inquiries contact:

Kara at 541-520-0681 or email kara@birtharts.com

Mail your registration form and tuition to: Kara Spencer, 2833 Willamette St, Suite B, Eugene, OR 97405

About Lost Valley Educational Center:

Lost Valley, www.lostvalley.org, is a permaculture school, intentional community, and workshop retreat center. Situated just 25 minutes east of Eugene, OR on a beautiful reserve of land, there are hiking trails, a creek with a swimming hole in the summer, and guided nature trails.

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Need Ride - Portland to OCF on SUNDAY

wahkeenasitka — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 00:12:27 GMT

Hi There,
I am looking for a ride to the OCF for Sunday afternoon. I'd like to get there at least around 11am.. Let me know if you are going down to the OCF on Sunday morning and if you have room. Thank you!
503.333.1242

thanks
sitka

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NEED PHOTOGRAPHER! Getting married at ocf

EME — Thu, 28 Jun 2007 05:09:04 GMT

I am getting married July 14th at the Oregon Country Fair, noon, chela mela meadow in the Rebo Gazebo. Phew! that's a long one!!

I will provide your saturday fair ticket. So, if you're looking to have a great time, take some good shots, get paid and you're easy on my pocketbook, please email me!!

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Need ride from Seattle to Fair Friday

EcstaticGrace — Fri, 13 Jul 2007 21:12:31 GMT

I'm a happy hippie mamma looking for a ride down today- this will be my first OCF! Will sing conscious-changing vibes to all drivers. I come bearing magic luscious chocolates too! Give me a call at 425-260-0389 if you're driving down and have room for me and my pack.
xo
Gracie Fae

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Rideshare Seattle - OCF

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 05:22:18 GMT

I'm planning on heading down to OCF on friday from seattle. Hoping to come back on monday. Anyone like to go with me in my Vanagon from Seattle?

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Need ride to PORTLAND Sat. Night from Fair

bliss-butterfly — Wed, 11 Jul 2007 23:20:44 GMT

Aloha fellow fair goers!

I am flying out of Portland on Sunday morning to Maui and looking for a ride from fair Sat. night.

Will certainly contribute gas money if anyone is heading out at that time, I have a pack and myself!!

Blessings,
Bliss

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First Time at the Fair, I have a directional question

Mandy — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 15:13:29 GMT

So, I'm so stoked for the fair. I'm looking at the map on the OCF website, it's a little vague, I mapquested it, and my question is, which block of Hwy 126 is the fair at? I mean I'm sure it's so big we won't miss it, but......

We're coming from the South, from Ashland, and mapquest has us exiting I-5 in Curtain and taking Territorial Hwy to Hwy 126. Is this the best way to go? Or should we go trough Eugene?

And once we converge onto Hwy 126 from Territorial Hwy, do I go right towards Veneta? or Left away from Veneta?

If anyone has some more specific directions. I would sure appreciate it! :)

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Eugene to OCF by taxi

Mayo — Thu, 12 Jul 2007 14:33:44 GMT

Need a ride to the OCF from Eugene? Got alot of stuff?

Get a lift in a spacious and air conditioned minivan.

Oregon Taxi driver #21 has volunteered to be available for transporting pre and post fair goers.

Call him on his cell phone and reserve a time for him to come pick you up.

Thursday - 6:am to 6:pm
Monday - 6:am to 6:pm
Tuesday - 6:am to 6:pm

Chris: 1-541-653-0939

Good family

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Oregon Country Fair's topics - tribe.net

Darling's

What is your favorite act at this years fair?

Any vendors needing help still?

Do you need a ride down on saturday?

Can I have a ride Monday or Tues?

Hello, Any Runners?!- Keeping up on training while at the OCF

Any Seattlites wanting to carpool to the fair?

ride from seattle to ocf and back

are you PUMPED?!?!

March Fourth Marching Band won't be at the Fair this year...

more camping questions

Seeking Ride to Fair from Los Angeles

Will cook AMAZING food for fair pass!

Happy Fair! Sister Looking for a ride 7/5 Portland to Eugene

MythMaker is Looking for Adventurers of Passion, Performance and Perception

This years new art!

campground suggestions

Food at campgrounds...

any word on mosquitos?

Entertainmet schedules for the fair.

Food Allergies @ Fair

Passes

OCF at Last Thursday, Alberta street

fire jam

Salem Oregon Rainbow Family tribe looking for new members.

ive been looking....

Video Crew at OCF

Natural Open House

solar power can the fair use it?

CAMPING IN THE FAIR!

Something Inline with the Fair Spirit!

booth space

First Time.

stilters at the Fair

Culture Jam

heartsong will be back

OCF Theme music?

medical work?

looking to do massage at OCF

Benefit for Common Ground Wellness Center

Peaceful Free Tibet protestors beaten by police in NYC!

Stand with Tibet. Support the Dalai Lama.

World Wide Drum Vigil

Zumwalt Camping

Looking for Bass Player for Gypsy Druid Rock Band

looking for kind folks for our oasis

FEARLESS LOVE, SAT. NIGHT @ WORLD FLAVORS IN EUGENE

vending booth

Participation in Community Village

Titillating Tea Party seeks men to serve women

Baby Healing Project Needs Your Votes for Funding!

Feather Crown Vendor?

STAND UP FOR YOUR RIGHTS! STOP LIVING IN FEAR !

Thought you folks would appreciate this

henna

NEW HERE

SOULSTICE PARTY DEC 21 FRIDAY!!!

Winter Sostice Celebration

Vending at the O.C. Fair

New Years Eve with Everyone Orchestra, Portland

Zimwalt Camp Ground

Faerie Troop contact??

Big Crazy See Saw with Wheels

Just a question, or two???

Come see Fair Family perform tonight in Portland

significance of the dragons

2nd Annual Joshua Tree Roots Music Festival

The dark side of our fair

Silent Rave pictures and info from 2007

'04, '05 & '06 photos

Acres on site?

i know its a long shot

ALBINO afrobeat @ the WOW Hall this Saturday!

Urban Artists Wanted

didjeridu gathering

Ride to SF from Portland/Ashland 4-3

Silent Rave upgrades for 2007

!!!!!OVERNIGHT CAMPING PASS!!!!!!

Anyone get pics of the bubbles?