PAGAN PRIDE WEEK FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
			What is the intent of the National Capital Region Pagan Pride Week? The National Capital Region Pagan Pride Week is a harvest celebration facilitating Pagan community service, education and religious worship while showcasing Pagan and Pagan-associated organizations. When and where does the National Capital Region Pagan Pride Week take place? This year the National Capital Region Pagan Pride Week will feature a full week of activities beginning with the DC Pagan Pride Day on Saturday, September 6th, during which the Interpath Worship Service will be held. Then we move on to the Northern Virginia Pagan Pride Day on Sunday, September 7th, ending with a large closing gathering and ritual at the Baltimore Pagan Pride Day on Saturday, September 13th. In between these three events, local Pagan groups and organizations will host a series of mid-week activities around the region as part of the National Capital Region Pagan Pride Week. Keep an eye on the OHF website for details about the Mid-Week events as they are announced or consider joining the OHF announcement list. How much does it cost to attend? Events associated with the three National Capital Region Pagan Pride Days are free and open to the public at large. All members of the public and Pagan community are welcome. For final details regarding each event during the week, check with the OHF website as additional details are announced. (Mid-week events may charge admission. See specific event details for more information.) What should I bring to the Pagan Pride Days? Bring a nonperishable food item to donate to local food banks Bring a Pagan or Pagan-related book to donate to the OHF Lending Library Bring your drums, poi, juggling toys and sticks Come in costume, if you like Bring your best spirit, smile & song to celebrate the harvest & Pagan Pride Day Sunscreen, drinking water, and comfortable clothes Food/drink for lunch How can my group help the National Capital Region Pagan Pride Week? You can educate the public and the Pagan community about your organization, help offset event expenses, and help showcase the wonderful diversity of Pagan paths and traditions in our region by sponsoring the National Capital Region Pagan Pride Week! For more information please see our Sponsorship Page. How can I get involved? The OHF needs your help! If you'd like to volunteer to help with this year's National Capital Region Pagan Pride, please see How You Can Help. How is Pagan Pride Week organized? The National Capital Region Pagan Pride Week operates under International Pagan Pride (IPP), the largest Pagan charity in the world. Our Pagan Pride Week is sponsored by the Open Hearth Foundation and organized by OHF governors and trustees, but it truly could not happen without our amazing and wonderful volunteers and group sponsors. For 2008, your coordinators are: Metro Area Coordinator - Killina Rose – killina@openhearth.org Northern Virginia Local Coordinator – Iris Firemoon - novappd@openhearth.org Washington Local Coordinator - Imagine your name here!!! - dcppd@openhearth.org Baltimore Local Coordinator - Kathleen Young Rybarczyk - baltoppd@openhearth.org For more information about International Pagan Pride go to http://www.paganpride.org/. Are there some additional restrictions I should know about? Yes. To help ensure everyone's safety as well as create an enjoyable week of activities for everyone involved, please make sure to abide by the following event guidelines: Fires, significant open flames, alcohol, firearms, illegal drugs, edged or pointed ritual tools are prohibited Pets and familiars, except service animals, should be left at home Trash and cigarette butts must be disposed of in appropriate containers All activities must be appropriate for a general and mixed audience Participants are solely responsible for securing their own belongings No food or beverages, even in the form of free samples, may be given away or sold without first securing your own food permit with the city and approval of the OHF Participants not taking part in a scheduled activity should not disturb those who are Amplified sounds, performances, temporary structures, displays, signs, banners, or structured group activities may not take place outside the official event schedule unless previously approved by the OHF Photography should only be taken with subject permission. Certain areas will be announced and designated as camera-friendly. All photographers should register with the on-site Coordinator For site specific restrictions see that site page.