Events

Carolina Grove is doing a more open format this year in order to give more opportunities for people to participate and experiment. If you are interested in putting together a sabbat, ritual, or observance, or would like to host a class, lecture, or workshop, please contact Miles. Site will be updated as events are set up. Our cold weather events are usually held at the Unity Center for Spiritual Living, at 7300 Mallard Creek Rd in uptown Charlotte. Other locations are also welcome, and will be noted in the event details.

You can also join us on our Yahoo group (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/carolinagrove) to learn more - and to join our ongoing discussions!

*Note: The scheduled events are subject to change, and more events may be added as the year progresses.

^{2010 Schedule
(last updated Feb. 7th)}

3nd Annual Carolina Grove Pagan Seder

Sate & Time TBA, Unity Center
Inspired by the traditional Hebrew custom, our Pagan Seder is a five-course themed dinner, with music, recitation and a candle-lighting ceremony, honoring the history of pagan religions. Note: There is a $10 cover charge for this event. RSVP, please, so we have enough for everybody!

NCPCOW's Beltaine Brouhaha (includes Beltaine Sabbat)

April 30 - May 2, Fri-Sun, Kings Mountain State Park
North Carolina Piedmont Church Of Wicca (NCPCOW) hosts their annual Beltane festival, and Carolina Grove joins the fun! This weekend-long camping event is a Carolinas tradition celebrating its 10th year! Visit www.churchofwicca.org for more information

*Note: Beltane Brouhaha is a paid, pre-registered event at a campground. Go to www.churchofwicca.org for more information.*

Blessing of the Animals

TBA
Bring your pets, companions and familiars, to be individually consecrated, blessed and dedicated to the god(s). Our Blessing of the Animals includes a votive memorial dedicated to passed loved ones. All species are welcome! This is an outdoor event - please bear in mind the safety and comfort of both human people and animal people, and use leashes, carriers, and other responsible means of handling your critters.

2nd Annual Chocolate Ritual

Date & Time TBA, Unity Center
Charlotte’s most dangerous ritual is back! Join us as we celebrate the joys of everyone’s favorite guilty pleasure. Our 2nd annual chocolate ritual includes feasting, contests and prizes! RSVP required. Admission fee: Bring chocolate!

Charlotte Pagan Pride Day 2010 (including Mabon Sabbat)

Date & Time TBA, Freedom Park
Carolina Grove and NCPCOW present downtown Charlotte's largest annual pagan celebration, with entertainment, rituals, merchants and magick. You'll find us by the antique locomotive.

Admission Fee: Donations to Second Harvest Food Bank

(Go to www.charlottepaganpride.org for more information.)

Carolina Renaissance Festival - opening day field trip

Saturday, Oct 9, 10 am-6 pm, Renaissance Festival Grounds, Huntersville, NC
The Carolina Renaissance Festival returns for another season, and Carolina Grove is there to welcome them back to NC. Join us for our annual opening day pilgrimage to the Middle Ages. Go to www.royalfaires.com for more information.