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Lupercalia Celebration (Open)
Lupercalia Celebration (Open)

March 2, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

Sat. Mar. 2, 2019: Lupercalia Celebration (Open)
7:00pm
Please arrive no earlier than 6:30pm and no later than 6:50pm.
$20 admission or $15 with a potluck contribution; $5 or a potluck contribution for dues-current members.
Join us in celebrating this ancient Roman festival of purification and fertility, honoring Lupercus, the god of shepherds. Goat stew will be served. Please bring a dish to share at our potluck feast, and a request for cleansing and bounty.

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Pilgrimage to Divine’s Grave (Open)
Pilgrimage to Divine’s Grave (Open)

March 9, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Prospect Hill Cemetery, 701 York Rd, Towson, MD 21204, USA

Sat. Mar. 9, 2019: Pilgrimage to Divine’s Grave (Open)
2:00pm
Born Harris Glenn Milstead 19 October 1945, Divine was an American actor, singer, and drag queen who often appeared in the films of John Waters. People magazine called Divine “The Drag Queen of the Century.” Join us as we visit the resting place of a Baltimore icon!

We'll probably go for cocktails or a John Waters movie or something after paying our respects.

Location: Prospect Hill Park Cemetery, Towson, Maryland. Divine’s grave is located on the lower level of the cemetery, not far from a parking lot.

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Basic Sewing for Ritual Clothing (Open)
Basic Sewing for Ritual Clothing (Open)

March 10, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm
William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA
Basic Sewing for Ritual Clothing (Open)
10:00am-5:00pm
Please arrive no earlier than 9:30am and no later than 9:55pm

Ritual clothing or basic costuming for certain ceremonies is a need we all have.
- Sometimes what you have no longer fits and you need to make something in a hurry.
- Sometimes you want to make something very deliberately, with intention, and specifications.
- Sometimes the commercial stuff available doesn’t meet your needs or doesn’t really fit the way you want or is too expensive and you need to substitute time for money.
- Sometimes you want pockets.
Registration fee is $20; $10 for dues-current WBL members. For more details and to register, please see: https://www.williamblakeoto.org/events/basic-sewing-for-ritual-clothing-open/

If you want a full size mock-up bring:
1. 4 yards of inexpensive fabric ($1 per yard as a guideline) or queen or king sized sheets bought at a thrift shop. Note: cotton or cotton poly blend preferred. Polyester is not recommended as it is TOO slippery and will drive you insane. If you are over 6 foot I recommend 5 yards
2. (Optional) – Sewing kit and/or machine if you have one.
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Fundraising and Events (Open)
Fundraising and Events (Open)

March 23, 2019 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

12:30 - Fundraising and Events

It takes money to operate an organization. Most nonprofits generate their income from their members, but what about nonmembers? What are the best ways to generate income? Special events? General programming? Dues? Classes? GoFundMe?

Soror Hypathia built WBL’s treasury from $600 to over $30,000 by the end of her tenure as master. Additionally, she was responsible for and exceeded professional fundraising goals of $70,000 per year.

This class discusses:
1) Bringing people in your doors
2) Visible treasury
3) Aligning with successful goals
4) Building momentum

Also find out about designing thoughtful and well-executed special events which provide additional income for your body as well as ways to enrich your program.

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E.G.C. Training – Office of the Deacon (Open)
E.G.C. Training – Office of the Deacon (Open)

March 23, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

Please arrive no earlier that 1:30pm and no later than 1:55pm.

E.G.C. Bishop T Asteria will be leading a training on policies and practices surrounding Liber XV, the Gnostic Mass, with particular emphasis on the Office of the Deacon. A vital training for aspiring clergy!

There is no charge for this event, but it is recommended only for those who have been baptized into Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica (E.G.C.) and who would like to learn more.

2:00 pm - Mindful Congregations

Exactly what is a congregant doing during the Gnostic Mass? Is the eucharist a buffet at the end, or should a congregant be doing, perhaps, something far more thought out earlier in the Mass? We discuss using the Mass to perform your own personal magick, and get the very most you can out of it as a congregant.

2:45 pm - Deacon Training

Do you know the deacon’s three big moments to shine? What actually is a deacon’s job? We will focus on performance practice of this crucial role.

4:15 pm – Child Roles in the Gnostic Mass

They’re cute. They’re binary. But what else?

Please bring a snack or beverage to share!

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Hot Glue & Wine Night (Open)
Hot Glue & Wine Night (Open)

March 23, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

Hot Glue & Wine Night (Open)
7:00pm
Please arrive no earlier than 6:30pm. A doorkeeper will be available until 7:00pm.
Join us for an evening of arts and crafts with potluck dining. Together we will create fancy adornments to wear to the annual Easter Bonnet Contest and Brunch at Freddie’s Beach Bar, which takes place April 21. Bring your own plain hat, hot glue gun, and crafting supplies for an evening of decorating, wine tasting, and potluck. Please bring a dish that will feed about 6 people to share for potluck dinners and snack. If you care to imbibe, please bring a bottle of wine to share. You may sleep over, but please bring your own bedding, PJs, and toiletries. Door prizes and a raffle available! Free with potluck contribution.

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Lodge Meeting (Open)
Lodge Meeting (Open)

March 24, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., Suite 5B, 208 S Pulaski St, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

Lodge Meeting (Open)
1:00pm
Please arrive no earlier than 12:30pm and no later than 12:55pm.
Join us in making plans for future Lodge activities! Please bring a lunch dish or snacks to share.

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Gnostic Mass (Open)
Gnostic Mass (Open)

March 24, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., Suite 5B, 208 S Pulaski St, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

Gnostic Mass (Open)
3:30pm
Please arrive no earlier than 3:00pm and no later than 3:20pm
Baptism and/or confirmation available today by advance request. Please email contact@williamblakeoto.org to request either sacrament.
$10 admission; free for dues-current WBL members.
Note: admission fee waived for first-time visitors. If this is your first time at a Gnostic Mass, it's a good idea to read the ritual ahead of time, so you'll have some idea of what to expect. You can also watch a video 93 Impressions of a Gnostic Mass, or a video of the full Gnostic Mass.

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Make Your Own Oil of Abramelin Class (Open)
Make Your Own Oil of Abramelin Class (Open)

March 24, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

Sun. Mar. 24, 2019: Make Your Own Oil of Abramelin Class (Open)
5:30pm
Please arrive no earlier than 5:00pm and no later than 5:25pm.
Note: Admission Fee will be charged to cover cost of materials.

Referenced in ceremonial magick and spiritual practices, Oil of Abramelin is made from a blend of aromatic plant materials. The recipe appears to have been adapted from the Jewish Holy anointing oil of the Tanakh, which is described in the Book of Exodus (30:22-25) attributed to Moses. The name derives from its description in The Book of Abramelin. This workshop discusses some of the background of the oil and its potential value, then provides the opportunity to make and consecrate Oil of Abramelin using a modified version of Aleister Crowley's recipe and a ritual by prepared for the use of E.G.C. clergy by T. Apiryon.
$20 admission; $10 for dues-current WBL members.
Facilitator: Sr. Atara

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Minerval Initiations (Closed to 0*)
Minerval Initiations (Closed to 0*)

March 29, 2019 @ 10:30 pm - March 30, 2019 @ 12:30 am
Azul Nox Oasis, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050, USA

Officer arrival 9:00pm; candidate arrival 10:00pm. Initiations begin at 10:30pm.

For general initiation information and questions, please contact secretary@azulnox.org

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Lingerie Party (Closed to Members and Their Guests)
Lingerie Party (Closed to Members and Their Guests)

March 30, 2019
William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA

Sat. Mar. 30, 2019: Lingerie Party (Closed to Members and Their Guests)
8:00pm
Please arrive no earlier than 7:30pm.
$10 admission ($5 with potluck contribution)
"Wear what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law. Love is the law, love underwear." Bring/wear your finest lingerie or PJs. Dress to your own comfort level.
Tarot readings with a naughty deck!
Lingerie!
Donation bar!
Join us for a fun, sexy and silly social event. Dress up in your favorite lingerie or pajamas, play party games, show off and chat with friends. Please bring a throw pillow and snacks to share so you can lounge in style! The Babalon Bar will be open and serving Cabbalistic Cosmos. Your donations to the bar fund help replenish the general fund and reserves! You must be 21 or older to attend this event.

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Minerval Initiations (Closed to 0*)
Minerval Initiations (Closed to 0*)

March 29, 2019 @ 10:30 pm - March 30, 2019 @ 12:30 am
Azul Nox Oasis, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050, USA

Officer arrival 9:00pm; candidate arrival 10:00pm. Initiations begin at 10:30pm.

For general initiation information and questions, please contact secretary@azulnox.org

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	March 2019
Mon	Tue	Wed	Thu	Fri	Sat	Sun
				1	2 Lupercalia Celebration (Open) Lupercalia Celebration (Open) March 2, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA Sat. Mar. 2, 2019: Lupercalia Celebration (Open) 7:00pm Please arrive no earlier than 6:30pm and no later than 6:50pm. $20 admission or $15 with a potluck contribution; $5 or a potluck contribution for dues-current members. Join us in celebrating this ancient Roman festival of purification and fertility, honoring Lupercus, the god of shepherds. Goat stew will be served. Please bring a dish to share at our potluck feast, and a request for cleansing and bounty. See more details •	3
4	5	6	7	8	9 Pilgrimage to Divine’s Grave (Open) Pilgrimage to Divine’s Grave (Open) March 9, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Prospect Hill Cemetery, 701 York Rd, Towson, MD 21204, USA Sat. Mar. 9, 2019: Pilgrimage to Divine’s Grave (Open) 2:00pm Born Harris Glenn Milstead 19 October 1945, Divine was an American actor, singer, and drag queen who often appeared in the films of John Waters. People magazine called Divine “The Drag Queen of the Century.” Join us as we visit the resting place of a Baltimore icon! We'll probably go for cocktails or a John Waters movie or something after paying our respects. Location: Prospect Hill Park Cemetery, Towson, Maryland. Divine’s grave is located on the lower level of the cemetery, not far from a parking lot. See more details •	10 Basic Sewing for Ritual Clothing (Open) Basic Sewing for Ritual Clothing (Open) March 10, 2019 @ 10:00 am - 5:00 pm William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA Basic Sewing for Ritual Clothing (Open) 10:00am-5:00pm Please arrive no earlier than 9:30am and no later than 9:55pm Ritual clothing or basic costuming for certain ceremonies is a need we all have. Sometimes what you have no longer fits and you need to make something in a hurry. Sometimes you want to make something very deliberately, with intention, and specifications. Sometimes the commercial stuff available doesn’t meet your needs or doesn’t really fit the way you want or is too expensive and you need to substitute time for money. Sometimes you want pockets. Registration fee is $20; $10 for dues-current WBL members. For more details and to register, please see: https://www.williamblakeoto.org/events/basic-sewing-for-ritual-clothing-open/ If you want a full size mock-up bring: 4 yards of inexpensive fabric ($1 per yard as a guideline) or queen or king sized sheets bought at a thrift shop. Note: cotton or cotton poly blend preferred. Polyester is not recommended as it is TOO slippery and will drive you insane. If you are over 6 foot I recommend 5 yards (Optional) – Sewing kit and/or machine if you have one. See more details •
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18	19	20	21	22	23 Fundraising and Events (Open) Fundraising and Events (Open) March 23, 2019 @ 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA 12:30 - Fundraising and Events It takes money to operate an organization. Most nonprofits generate their income from their members, but what about nonmembers? What are the best ways to generate income? Special events? General programming? Dues? Classes? GoFundMe? Soror Hypathia built WBL’s treasury from $600 to over $30,000 by the end of her tenure as master. Additionally, she was responsible for and exceeded professional fundraising goals of $70,000 per year. This class discusses: 1) Bringing people in your doors 2) Visible treasury 3) Aligning with successful goals 4) Building momentum Also find out about designing thoughtful and well-executed special events which provide additional income for your body as well as ways to enrich your program. See more details E.G.C. Training – Office of the Deacon (Open) E.G.C. Training – Office of the Deacon (Open) March 23, 2019 @ 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA Please arrive no earlier that 1:30pm and no later than 1:55pm. E.G.C. Bishop T Asteria will be leading a training on policies and practices surrounding Liber XV, the Gnostic Mass, with particular emphasis on the Office of the Deacon. A vital training for aspiring clergy! There is no charge for this event, but it is recommended only for those who have been baptized into Ecclesia Gnostica Catholica (E.G.C.) and who would like to learn more. 2:00 pm - Mindful Congregations Exactly what is a congregant doing during the Gnostic Mass? Is the eucharist a buffet at the end, or should a congregant be doing, perhaps, something far more thought out earlier in the Mass? We discuss using the Mass to perform your own personal magick, and get the very most you can out of it as a congregant. 2:45 pm - Deacon Training Do you know the deacon’s three big moments to shine? What actually is a deacon’s job? We will focus on performance practice of this crucial role. 4:15 pm – Child Roles in the Gnostic Mass They’re cute. They’re binary. But what else? Please bring a snack or beverage to share! See more details Hot Glue & Wine Night (Open) Hot Glue & Wine Night (Open) March 23, 2019 @ 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA Hot Glue & Wine Night (Open) 7:00pm Please arrive no earlier than 6:30pm. A doorkeeper will be available until 7:00pm. Join us for an evening of arts and crafts with potluck dining. Together we will create fancy adornments to wear to the annual Easter Bonnet Contest and Brunch at Freddie’s Beach Bar, which takes place April 21. Bring your own plain hat, hot glue gun, and crafting supplies for an evening of decorating, wine tasting, and potluck. Please bring a dish that will feed about 6 people to share for potluck dinners and snack. If you care to imbibe, please bring a bottle of wine to share. You may sleep over, but please bring your own bedding, PJs, and toiletries. Door prizes and a raffle available! Free with potluck contribution. See more details • • •	24 Lodge Meeting (Open) Lodge Meeting (Open) March 24, 2019 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., Suite 5B, 208 S Pulaski St, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA Lodge Meeting (Open) 1:00pm Please arrive no earlier than 12:30pm and no later than 12:55pm. Join us in making plans for future Lodge activities! Please bring a lunch dish or snacks to share. See more details Gnostic Mass (Open) Gnostic Mass (Open) March 24, 2019 @ 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., Suite 5B, 208 S Pulaski St, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA Gnostic Mass (Open) 3:30pm Please arrive no earlier than 3:00pm and no later than 3:20pm Baptism and/or confirmation available today by advance request. Please email contact@williamblakeoto.org to request either sacrament. $10 admission; free for dues-current WBL members. Note: admission fee waived for first-time visitors. If this is your first time at a Gnostic Mass, it's a good idea to read the ritual ahead of time, so you'll have some idea of what to expect. You can also watch a video 93 Impressions of a Gnostic Mass, or a video of the full Gnostic Mass. See more details Make Your Own Oil of Abramelin Class (Open) Make Your Own Oil of Abramelin Class (Open) March 24, 2019 @ 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA Sun. Mar. 24, 2019: Make Your Own Oil of Abramelin Class (Open) 5:30pm Please arrive no earlier than 5:00pm and no later than 5:25pm. Note: Admission Fee will be charged to cover cost of materials. Referenced in ceremonial magick and spiritual practices, Oil of Abramelin is made from a blend of aromatic plant materials. The recipe appears to have been adapted from the Jewish Holy anointing oil of the Tanakh, which is described in the Book of Exodus (30:22-25) attributed to Moses. The name derives from its description in The Book of Abramelin. This workshop discusses some of the background of the oil and its potential value, then provides the opportunity to make and consecrate Oil of Abramelin using a modified version of Aleister Crowley's recipe and a ritual by prepared for the use of E.G.C. clergy by T. Apiryon. $20 admission; $10 for dues-current WBL members. Facilitator: Sr. Atara See more details • • •
25	26	27	28	29 Minerval Initiations (Closed to 0) Minerval Initiations (Closed to 0) March 29, 2019 @ 10:30 pm - March 30, 2019 @ 12:30 am Azul Nox Oasis, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050, USA Officer arrival 9:00pm; candidate arrival 10:00pm. Initiations begin at 10:30pm. For general initiation information and questions, please contact secretary@azulnox.org See more details •	30 Lingerie Party (Closed to Members and Their Guests) Lingerie Party (Closed to Members and Their Guests) March 30, 2019 William Blake Lodge, O.T.O., 208 S Pulaski St Suite 5B, Baltimore, MD 21223, USA Sat. Mar. 30, 2019: Lingerie Party (Closed to Members and Their Guests) 8:00pm Please arrive no earlier than 7:30pm. $10 admission ($5 with potluck contribution) "Wear what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law. Love is the law, love underwear." Bring/wear your finest lingerie or PJs. Dress to your own comfort level. Tarot readings with a naughty deck! Lingerie! Donation bar! Join us for a fun, sexy and silly social event. Dress up in your favorite lingerie or pajamas, play party games, show off and chat with friends. Please bring a throw pillow and snacks to share so you can lounge in style! The Babalon Bar will be open and serving Cabbalistic Cosmos. Your donations to the bar fund help replenish the general fund and reserves! You must be 21 or older to attend this event. See more details Minerval Initiations (Closed to 0) Minerval Initiations (Closed to 0) March 29, 2019 @ 10:30 pm - March 30, 2019 @ 12:30 am Azul Nox Oasis, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050, USA Officer arrival 9:00pm; candidate arrival 10:00pm. Initiations begin at 10:30pm. For general initiation information and questions, please contact secretary@azulnox.org See more details • •	31

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