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Edges Volunteer Hours August 19 - August 22, 2008

2008-08-19T02:17:27Z

Tuesday, August 19, 2008
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Wednesday, August 20, 2008
2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Thursday, August 21, 2008
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Friday, August 22, 2008
2:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Notes From Ali:

A large majority of building is done for the time being. However, we've got lots of little things piling up. Hanging mirrors, hanging other such items, painting door and wall trim, putting those in place, lots and lots of cleaning. We need someone super tall and with a super tall A frame ladder to put up the insulation in the med room (we couldn't fit the lift in). The garage door is KILLING me--it's hard to open and close and I need it fixed, though I'm pretty sure it's just the bottom line that's the problem. If someone with a truck can deliver a pallet jack for us that'd we super helpful. Lots more :-)

HUGS to our lighting goddess for giving us temporary lighting while we get all the electrical going. And applause for all of Steve V's hard work with Don and the electricians to give us permanent lighting!! They're due to start this week :-)

Keith is our new chair god. He'd been out of town, rode in and realized we were mid-move: suddenly Edges has our brand new beautiful chairs on their way to our butts.

YAY I am so excited to know that we'll all sit more comfortably and be able to put out pretty chairs in our fabulous new dungeon.

Someone saw me yelling at the garage door and said sweetly, "maybe you should put it on the list that you're in need darlin". So here I am!

A new garage door that actually rolls up onto itself, along with a walk-through door in it that opens outside (so we don't have to spend the money to redirect the current door that opens into the building and is in the concrete wall!). I believe Tom Wood is pricing out what's needed for that exactly, but it would make life at Edges much safer, simpler,
and give us more suspension and stage room!

For More Information about what is going on at the Dungeon join the Building Group at http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/edges_building/

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I'm considering teaching another First Responder class

2008-08-15T02:24:31Z

Hi all,

Well, it's been a while since the last one, so I'm once again strongly considering teaching another First Responder class aimed especially and the BDSM and poly communities.

As some of you know, this is a class in very advanced emergency medical care, typically taking at least 50 hours to complete. I've taught it several times before and the results have always been very gratifying.

At this time, it's looking like it would start in October sometime and meet one night a week running through December. Given that I'm often teaching out of town on weekends, I'm pondering having it on Wednesday nights. There would be a fee in the low three figures for taking this class, but I never turn anyone away due to lack of funds.

So, if this sounds like something you might be interested in, please drop me a note at jaywiseman@yahoo.com

Please feel free to forward this as you think appropriate.

Cordially,

Jay

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Edges -- Wish List

2008-08-14T06:37:44Z

Hello Everyone!

I stopped by the dungeon tonight...it is looking good...still has a ways to go...but it has come
so far and is going to be such a great space!!!

We still need more people to come out and help get it finished up.

Ali mentioned this evening that she would love a volunteer who could get several quotes for
covering the ceiling insulation. The space is about 4,000 sq. ft.

She mentioned that she saw a covering she liked at Sweet Tomato's the other night. (I think
she meant the one at Coleman and Taylor--Across from Renegades).

Any takers?

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Edges Volunteer Hours -- August 10 - 15, 2007

2008-08-11T06:41:16Z

The new space is still in need of your help!!! It is looking amazing--all of the incredible people who have been giving of their time and energy are making a beautiful space.

This week we received several donations for prizes to raffle at the Volunteer Party.
Blowfish.com has donated over $250 in toys
Jildos.com has donated a $149 hand crafted beautiful wood dildo.
We also have a plug and movie night option. A butt plug and two movie passes...plug your favorite sub and take them to the movies...or plug yourself and treat a friend to a movie of their choice.
And we will have two packed out toy belts.
If you haven't had a chance to put anytime in yet, make a plan to come down and help in the next couple of weeks, and if you have already put in sometime, it would be greatly appreciated if you could find a little more to give.

We look forward to seeing you.

Hours for the Week of August 11 - 15, 2008

Monday, August 11, 2008

12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Tuesday, August 12, 2008

10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wednesday, August 13, 2008

1:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Thursday, August 14, 2008

12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Friday, August 15, 2008

11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Note from Ali:

So I've been away from my computer for nearly 5 days: I think that's a record. Wake up,
work, eat, crash has been the cycle. But guess what!? We are starting to come out of the
building phase and into the setup phase!! EXCITING.

This week we had super yummy food--Erin, I NEED that salad recipe--and Nikki NEEDS
that quiche recipe as well! Oh and our pizza rescuer, Alison, Mmmmm. Brownies and
homemade cookies from Jonathon yesterday kept us going. I'm sure I'm forgetting
something..likely something obvious too--sorry my head is so fried.

We knocked out a HUGE amount of work this week and are nearly ready to bring the lift
back for putting up suspension points, wiring in insulation, putting up wiring in the Vic
room, and more. We need those in the know with the bondage, and those willing to take
on heights! We will plan to have the lift on Tuesday and start with the smaller stuff and
get to the suspension points later in the week.

We are in need of strong chain by the way: if there's a chain god/dess out there anywhere
:-)

Everyone keeps asking the question: so has the place been cristioned yet? Yes, via
orgasm, play and hey...does anyone know if someone has actually fucked in the space yet?
?

And well, the dancing that ensues is great as well. If you've been by recently you have
most likely seen us dancing to the tunes and lamenting the loss of a stable point above for
the stripper pole. We could really using some help if someone wants to take on creating
either a base for the pole, or helping us find and putting in the pole in a stable place at
the space. Perhaps a concrete base can be put under the stage, a hole drilled through and
it connect?? I don't know. But we miss dancing and stripping on it!!

We cleared out the last big room and starting its painting--looking forward to putting in
the trim and such.

Have you all seen the 'Slammer'?? Stop by and try it out!! Shove someone or get shoved
into it. we've got lots and lots and LOTS of little things at this point. Shuffling things
about, hanging stuff, light painting, and tons of cleaning needed to start taking the dust
out!

Looking forward to another week. And some fun Monday night (from 7:00 pm - 9:00) with the first Women's Play
Lab "Head and Face play". Come by and see the new space, play, learn and share. I could
use the smiles and company! Hugs to you all.

And no, bringing food and smiles and stopping by to say hi is NOT any less than getting
your hands dirty. It's more than sitting behind your computer wandering 'what going on
down there' and for that, I keep going! (I'm told "That's a fine line, little miss" but it's my
heart and this is a community work of love--and community is 'giving for giving sake
alone' my Papa Bear says--so I'll share my heart on my sleeve, instead of hiding) We do
this together and I'm literally thrilled when I see someone walk in and offer to help:
whether I've seen them once or a ton!

Hugs!!

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BDSM/poly group meets Monday, 08/11

2008-08-08T01:50:09Z

Hi all,

The next meeting of the BDSM/poly discussion group will be this coming Monday, 08/11 at the SF Citadel. Doors open at 7:00 and discussion begins at 7:30 New discussion format. Come check it out.

$5.00 to $15.00 donation to SF Citadel requested.

RSVP to jaywiseman@yahoo.com appreciated but not required.

Next meeting: 09/09

Best,

Jay

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Tickets for a Night of Comedy!

2008-08-05T15:15:50Z

So last night I went and used those wonderful tickets I won thanks to KKDV and KKQI. I saw Mrs. Hughes , Candi and Andrew Norelli. I havent laughed this hard in soooo long!

So I got more tickets for my friends that were free to see Andrew Norelli at TommyT's in Pleasanton.

So Who is free next Tuesday night - I have 4 tickets free. Maybe 3 if we can find a sitter for the kiddo.

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Edges Volunteer Hours -- Week of August 5 - August 8, 2008

2008-08-05T06:18:44Z

Come one, come all.

The planning for the volunteer party is getting hot and heavy...so if you want to be there, and you haven't put your time in...you better plan a day or a couple of days off in the next week or two to come get dungeon in shape to play.

This week the dungeon is ready for all of you who said you didn't have any major building skills...this week the dungeon is in need of lots of painting and cleaning. Of course, I am sure Ali can find jobs for those of you with mad building skills.

Here are this weeks hours:

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wednesday, August 6, 2008

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Thursday, August 7, 2008

2:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Friday, August 8, 2008

2:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Saturday, August 9, 2008

11:00 am - 7:00 pm

If you haven't joined the building group yet...here is the link. http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/edges_building/

There are some new pictures. http://edges.globalkink.com/main.php
The space looks great...but it still needs lots of help!!!

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EDGES VOLUNTEER HOURS - JULY 30 - August 3, 2008 & Wish List Info

2008-07-30T01:16:24Z

Happy Tuesday.

I had a chance to go by new space on Friday -- It is really looking fabulous -- Big, BIG KUDOS to everyone who has been giving of their time. But, as good as it looks...it still needs more work.

Please find some time to come by this week and help.

Here are the hours volunteers are needed are needed at Edges this week:

VOLUNTEER HOURS - JULY 30 - August 3, 2008

Wednesday, July 30, 2008

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Thursday, July 31, 2008

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Friday, August 1, 2008

10:00 pm - 5:00 pm

Saturday, August 2, 2008

10:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Sunday, August 3, 2008

11:00 am - 5:00 pm

A Note from Ali regarding WISH LISTS:

So I've had several folks that cannot visit and share their time, offer Home
Depot or Lowe's gift cards and let me tell you--how helpful!!! And of
course, we always accept cash!

Did you know, it was over $10,000 just to get the keys to move in, much less
what it's taking to clean it out and create what's wanted--dry wall, tools,
supplies, mud, paint, flooring, etc. On that note: those volunteers that
have been super active in helping me keep this organized (whether from afar
or at the space) are the one's getting their suggestions in--so if you want
to see something at the space (I've heard "padded room"...puurrrr), then
help out, get involved, or solicit sponsors to pay for it so we can create
it!! :-) We want those things too, but they're costly and we need
supporters. If you're unable--think of folks or businesses that are able.

-------
Many have asked, what is our "BIG wish list", meaning those things we sorta
need, but really just want, but would be really fabulous to have and folks
would immensely appreciate:

** New chairs, more seat room and easily stackable. We need a minimum of 50
really, but at this time budget is so tight that we may have to purchase a
few at a time. The local office furniture places are offering them only as
low as $32 each I've found, but online here they're $25 per!
www.bizchair.com/ahl-50-blk-gg.html

** We REALLY want to put in that big shower for everyone's use and it so
happens that Home Depot is having a huge sale on tiles (we need a lot of the
same, but thanks to all those that have offered their spares) and it's going
to take a lot, so those Home Depot cards are priceless to creating that
goal, or if you happen to be banging someone in the tile industry...

Leather hugs,

Ali

Don't forget to join the building updates group if you haven't e-mail edges_building-subscribe@yahoogroups.com

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this week at the Citadel- D/s discussion, Men of Discipline, 15

2008-07-22T00:34:47Z

Mon July 20- SF D/s Discussion Group

Start Time: 7:30 PM

third Monday of each month,
7:30pm-9:15pm - doors open at 7:00pm; meeting starts at 7:30pm
Bring a brown bag dinner and join us at the SF Citadel for a directed discussion, held in a spirit of fellowship and mutual respect, on matters pertaining to Dominance and submission. Moderated by Eric Arkouda, this monthly event is a product of the 10-12 participants who bring a variety of backgrounds, views, topics, and questions to the discussion. This discussion is open to anyone 18 years or older having a sincere, positive, personal interest in D/s; participants need not be members of the Society of Janus. All roles, genders, gender identifications, and orientations are welcome. Please RSVP to Eric Arkouda or to the SF D/s Discussion Group mailing list: Eric Arkouda (EArkouda@mailworks.org) SF D/s Discussion Group mailing list (SFDsDG@yahoogroups.com) a week in advance of the meeting.
We request a donation of $5.00 to $15.00 per person to the SF Citadel for hosting this event- help us support our community dungeon space!
Tues July 21- 12-Step Kink Recovery Group

Start Time: 6:30 PM

12-STEP KINK RECOVERY GROUP  WHERE: SF Citadel (Mission and 9th)  WHEN: 6:30PM until 8:00PM  "SAFEWORD" Kinky Recovery is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem of addiction and help others to recovery.  This meeting is open to all kink-identified people in recovery who wish to have a safe space to themselves as Kink-identified and in recovery.
Fri July 25- Men of Discipline SF Play Party - Invitation Only

Start Time: 8:00 PM
Doors: 8 PM to Midnight
Play until 2 AM.
Attendance is by invitation only.
$25 in advance (highly recommended)
$35 at the door (if available)

To request an invitation, send an e-mail to menofdiscipline@gmail.comand include either a photo and a statement of why you should be included or a link to your on-line profile. We have limited space as our guest list is already long. However, that should not discourage you as we don't know yet how many of them will actually attend. If approved, we will send you instructions on how to sign up. We will also notify you if we have reached capacity.
You will not be allowed in by showing up at the door without an invitation.
For more information, go to
http://www.menofdiscipline.com/playparty/index.html.
Sat July 26-Men only 15 Association Play Party

Start Time: 8:00 PM

Doors open from 8:00 till 11:00 PM, play to 1:00 AM  $20 entry. Invitation required, but no membership charge. Let us know at least 24 hours in advance if you’re interested. Click www.the15association.org/Contacts/Cont.html.   The oldest continuous male S/M club in the western USA introduces you to some of the most friendly, creative, and experienced leathermen around. Come get to know the guys. We’ll be happy to introduce you around or help you find someone to hook up with. Or just come and hang out and get to know people they way you feel comfortable.  Guys dress in leather, rubber, jock straps, boots, masculine fetish, or just jeans, dark shoes and a dark t-shirt. Dress appropriately for a men’s dungeon and you’ll fit right in.  Since 1980, our fraternal support has created a safe environment to explore your real life fantasies and wildest scenes. You don’t have to play. Safe sex rules apply.  Guests and members over 21 of all experience levels are welcome, as are gay, bi and trans men of all ages shapes and colors. Please bring a picture ID. Bring your favorite play toys and fetish gear if you’d like. Lockers are available. Contact us to request your personal invitation at www.the15association.org/Contacts/Cont.html

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Edges Volunteer Hours - Week of July 19 - July 24, 2008

2008-07-19T06:31:34Z

Happy Saturday.

Here are the hours volunteers are needed are needed at Edges this week:

Saturday, July 19, 2008

12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Come one, come all...the more people that come and help the faster the dungeon will open and you can play!!!

A Note from Ali regarding STRAP-ON TOOL BELTS:

What a day, week, month! I'm at the new space early this morning for a
photo shoot in anticipation of the first events when we open for parties:
volunteer-only parties of course.

MOVING ON: This morning I'm wearing nothing but a tool belt and I hear the
owner of the tool belt walk in. Unbeknownst to him I've not only
commandeered his work tools, but I've also completely rearranged, shifted,
and adjusted his darling and loved tool belt. He's gonna be pissed! I run
and hide only to let out a long sign that it's someone else's voice. Vicki
and Jessica laugh at me to no end, insisting no one in their right mind
would be more concerned about readjusting their tool belt than my bare
breasts beneath its suspenders.. .I'm not so sure.

You see, I have come to know tool belts like my dearest and most favorite
strap-on. Really they're quite similar! Each is not vital, but immensely
useful when you have a task to complete and you want to do so with the ease
of knowing you have all of your "tools" in place. How would I feel to walk
in and see a sweet girl wearing my harness? Not a happy camper! Odd?
Perhaps. But I have reserve harnesses for friends in need (or perhaps
that's for when I'M in need--I get it confused) and I would not be thrilled
to know someone had adjusted it away from my measurements, and not even for
the purpose of pleasing me with said strap-on!!

Now: whose going to build the Mother of all harnesses? A
strap-on-tool- belt?! It holds your cock (whatever size, color, shape and
hardness you desire), your lube, condoms, gloves, rope, and of course a
handy loop for your anal hook!

So, if getting the dungeon open sooner doesn't make you come out and help...and volunteering earning you an invite to Ali's Volunteer Party--which could involve strap-on-tool-belts...then the fact that I will be bringing by toll house chocolate chip cookies and double chocolate chip and peanut butter cookies should get you there...because my cookies are the very best!!!!

VOLUNTEER HOURS - JULY 21 - JULY 24, 2008

Monday, July 21, 2008

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Tuesday, July 22, 2008

10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wednesday, July 23, 2008

11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thursday, July 24, 2008

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

There are also some new pictures of the space up at http://edges. globalkink. com/main. php

Its not too late to get in on the fun, meet others in our community and make this dungeon your very own!

Check out the work schedule on the yahoo group: http://finance. groups.yahoo. com/group/ edges_building/

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July 23: Practical Nonmonogamy Workshop by Jen and Pepper

2008-07-16T21:16:55Z

It's the return of our practical nonmonogamy workshop! We've had a lot of fun with these, so we're doing it one more time.

Wednesday July 23rd, 8-10pm

Good Vibrations
603 Valencia Street (at 17th Street)
San Francisco

$25 if pre-registered, $30 for drop-ins

Full details here:
http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/event/Practical-Nonmonogamy-Workshop-with-Jen-and-Pepper/san-francisco-ca/2e649929-f36b-4330-b3b4-e1311fbe5690

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Edges Work Hours - Week of July 14 - July 17

2008-07-12T16:54:08Z

Good Morning,

Here are the hours The Crew will be at Edges working. They would love to have you come help, drop off yummy treat or a nice meal, bring by donations, tell a good joke, and/or provide encouragement.

Monday, July 14, 2008

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Tuesday, July 15, 2008

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wednesday, July 16, 2008

10:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday, July 17, 2008

12:00 pm - 8:00 pm

FROM ALI:

What a week! We've had folks stopping by and pitching in every single day: be it to sweep, smile and leave, or to hang dry wall for hours on end. ALL of it is terribly helpful and really adds up quick. Please know that we need all of our members to give of what they are able.

As always, food is Mmmmmm, sugar is Mmmmmm! Thank you for the donations and well wishes. Anyone willing to provide Starbucks on tap?! Hahaaa

Thursday we were lucky to have the attention and energy of the South Bay TNG group. They canceled what is typically their movie night at Edges and instead we had lots of young energy sprawled all over the space: painting, mudding and more. What a great site to see our local 18-35 y/o group rally together and get their hands dirty with us.

Many of the same faces come in, getting off work early and stopping by, coming over on their lunch breaks, dropping off dinner for us on their way home, stopping by at the end of the day simply to help cleanup. And there are those that can only stop by once or twice. And let me tell you: both are vital to making this project come together!

We'll be doing more later day work this coming week!

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Today at Edges: Work, Tour and take a Class - Saturday 7/12

2008-07-12T16:41:24Z

Today - Saturday, July 12, 2008

Work Hours 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Tour of Construction Progress and New Space 4:00 pm

Edges Education - Age Play Class with Madame Gina Grant 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

For the location join the edges building updates group or e-mail

http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/edges_building/

SATURDAY's TO DO:
Sheet rock wall from social area to dungeon
Lots more sheet rock to hang!
Hang 36" door, swinging away from social area, to the right (towards kitchen)
Add casing around door
Paint base boarding for social area
Put down flooring in entrance room
Finish painting the trim around the window in the social area
Finish casing around french doors
Paint french doors and casing
Fix ceiling holes in play rm and texture
Paint ceiling and sponge back wall in play rm
Wire lights for bathrooms
Pick up trash from front room
Collect unused flooring and wrap together with serran wrap, label and put in midget rm
Put light bulbs and ceiling tiles back in front rms
Clean and tidy rm leading to bathrms
Clean and wash out bathrms
Put conduit from medical rm into outside shed
Fix hole in the top of the shed
Fix holes in the roof
Clean social area floor
Replace dead bulbs in social area and entrance

TOUR:

If you would like to check out how construction is going and what the new space looks like...show up an hour early for tonight's class for a tour.

AGE PLAY CLASS WITH MADAME GINA GRANT

From babies to littles to school kids to rambunctious teenagers, age play can be a fun, creative, cathartic, and uplifting form of play. Age play can allow folks to shed the demands of their adult life and be nurtured, or explore discipline in a very power-steep environment, or perhaps even tap into some very taboo scenes. Whether you're the
one regressing or the one in control, come find out what age play is all about and explore the possibilities. We'll discuss various forms of play, negotiation techniques, scene ideas, props and costuming, as well as how to move in and out of space, and what to do if things get off-track.

Madame Gina Grant is actively-involved in many different communities in the leather scene, both here in San Francisco and across the country. Age Play is particularly close to her heart with both her professional and personal playmates as a deeply-touching and intimate form of play. She enjoys teaching her classes for Janus, Good Vibrations, The Citadel, TES, and SouthEast Leather Fest. Learn more
about Madame Gina Grant at www.MadameGinaGrant.com, and by visiting www.lifestyleeducation.net/film.html.

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BDSM/poly discussion group meets Monday, 07/14

2008-07-12T00:23:09Z

Hi all,

The next meeting of the BDSM/poly discussion group will be this coming Monday, 05/12 at the SF Citadel. Doors open at 7:00 and discussion begins at 7:30 New discussion format. Come check it out.

$5.00 to $15.00 donation to SF Citadel requested.

RSVP to jaywiseman@yahoo.com appreciated but not required.

Next meeting: 08/11

Best,

Jay

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Next week at the Citadel- Sedusas, Feet, Knitting, remedial rope, Locked

2008-07-10T16:16:42Z

Fri July 11- Sedusa's Garden: A Kinky Country Fair

Start Time: 7:30 PM

An Event for Female Dominants and those who serve them
Kinky Country Fair - Show livestock, crafts and culinary pride Mistress Liliane and Madam Wilcox present a Kinky Country Fair full of good times and creative pride. All competitions community judged and appreciated. Kinky crafters welcome to show your skills and wares. There will be sub games and "live stock" shows, including a greased pig catching, sub wrestling and/or wrangling, and games designed by Psychokitty. It's rumored that Mistress Tatiana will join us for a special presentation.
7:30 Formal Tea and Parlor - RSVP requested to sedusas@gmail.com* Doors close at 8pm. Doors open for play 9:00pm-12am  $25 at the door Volunteer 1 hour and get in free! Note that volunteer shift availability is limited, and early shifts are often full. sedusas@gmail.com
Schedule 7:30-8:30 Formal Tea and Parlor with the NorCal Tea Society facilitated by Empress Rhea.  Seating from 7:30-8:15pm doors close at 8pm. 9:00 doors open for those not choosing to participate in the tea service. Full Schedule TBA
SF Citadel membership required and always available at the door for just $10 per year * Only submissives trained by the Nor Cal Tea Society will not be allowed to participate in the tea. A holding area will be provided for personal submissives accompanying a Domme.

Sat July 12- Open Play Party

Start Time: 8:00 PM

 Join us in the city's premier play space! We'll provide play structures, safer sex supplies, scene music, munchies, water ... and ambiance. You bring your implements of choice, and your hot energy!   RSVPs are not required.  Admission: $25 per person  For work exchange (a volunteer shifts earns you free entry!), contact sfcitadelvolunteers@gmail.com
Doors are open for new entries from 8PM-10PM, stay and play until 1AM.
Lockers are available to store your stuff and use of the lockers is free- bring your own lock or buy one from us!
Membership required! One year membership available at the door for only $10. Members can have up to three guests.
Mon July 14- BDSM/Polyamory Discussion Group

Start Time: 7:30 PM

Held at the SF Citadel on the second Monday of each
month. Doors open at 7:00. Meeting from 7:30 to
9:30.

Join us for discussion, sharing, and occasional
speakers on the unique challenges and joys facing
those who are both into BDSM and also non-monogamous.

This discussion group is facilitated by noted BDSM and
polyamory author Jay Wiseman, moderator of the Bay
Area BDSM Polyamory tribe on www.tribe.net and the
BDSM and Polyamory association on
www.free-association.net. It is open to SF Citadel
members and their accompanied guests.

This is a "welcoming" event and people of all
relationship types, including singles, and all
genders, gender identifications, sexual orientations,
and so forth are welcome.

RSVP to Jay Wiseman at jaywiseman@yahoo.com
(www.jaywiseman.com) appreciated but not required.

We request a donation of $5.00 to $15.00 per person to the SF
Citadel for hosting this event- help us support our community dungeon space!
Tues July 15- 12-Step Kink Recovery Group

Start Time: 6:30 PM
12-STEP KINK RECOVERY GROUP  WHERE: SF Citadel (Mission and 9th)  WHEN: 6:30PM until 8:00PM  "SAFEWORD" Kinky Recovery is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem of addiction and help others to recovery. 
Tues July 15- Putting your Best Foot Forward with Annie

Start Time: 8:00 PM
Putting your Best Foot Forward With Annie July 15 Tuesday 8 till 10 (doors open at 7:30pm) $20 at the door  Goal: to teach a fun, light hearted class on feet, foot fetishism and footing. Possibly incorporating PowerPoint presentation, ritual and demo.
Annie has been around the block a few times... she’s a switch who thinks S&M should be fun. She has run groups and taught workshops professionally and loves to share knowledge. She has 6 years of experience in the public BDSM community and a lifetime of kink.
Wed July 16- Naughty Knitters

Start Time: 7:00 PM

(Domiknits and sum’stitchin)

Ladies, Are you a knitter, crocheter or other sort of hand crafts (beading, needlepoint, etc)? Are you kinky or perverted? If the answer to both of these is yes, then we have the event for you!

On every third Wednesday at the SF Citadel from 7 to 9 pm, come join other women to work on our projects and chat together.

The goal is to have a regular craft circle where you can come, work on your projects, get the occasional advice from others, while hanging out with like-minded kinky people.

The cost is $5 per person and everyone is invited to bring some sort of finger food or snacks that we can pass around and share.

Please note, this gathering is for the ladies only a la Stich n' Bitch.

Thurs July 17- Remedial Ropes III: Bedroom Transformations

Start Time: 8:00 PM

This is the perfect class for you if your bondage skills begin and end with tying your shoes.
Remedial Ropes includes sections on basic safety and simple knots to create bondage anywhere. Route III adds ties for discrete and immediate uses in the bedroom including lacing your bed with tie points and moment's notice ties for 1 to 4 point restraints
Remedial Ropes I or II not necessary, as this is a stand-alone remedial level class.
Rope is not necessary as we will have plenty to loan out, but one section of 15 feet couldn't hurt.

Admission: $10-$20 (1st $10 to SF Citadel)
Doors: 7:30pm
Class: 8:00pm-10:00pm

Stef and Chey first learned bondage at Shibaricon 2005. They went to Shibaricon with mad shoelace tying skills, and sure wish they’d known the stuff they’ll teach in this class before going to a big bondage conference! Stef has been in the BDSM scene for a decade and got a knot-tying badge in the Boyscouts; chey has been doing BDSM for 5 years and is an emergency room nurse.

Fri July 18- LOCKED

A new event focused on the exploration of protocol, Mastery and slavery and Dominance and submission.

Start Time: 7:15 PM

Victoria's Parlor – An exploration of Victorian etiquette

The Victorians are renowned for their refinement of the rules of polite
society. From table manners to addressing one's superiors, the Victorians
had codes of conduct that influenced all aspects of daily life. Please join
your hosts, the Locked Team at SF Citadel Friday July 18th for an
exploration of Victorian etiquette and its applications in modern power
exchange, protocol and service. Attendees are encouraged but not required to
participate in the theme. Fetish/kink/goth or Victorian attire is requested.

Locked is an all-inclusive party group; people of all gender and sexual
identities are welcome! We welcome couples, triads, and other M/s and D/s
groupings, whether these groupings are long term or just for the night. To
maintain the focus on interpersonal M/s and D/s dynamics, you must attend
Locked parties as part of a formal group (couple, triad, etc, temporary or
otherwise)

Please look for more information at www.sfcitadel.org/
Or tribes.tribe.net/lockedatcitadel
Email: locked@sfcitadel.org for work exchange, questions or comments
VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED!

Sat July 19- Erotic Dominance Weekend Intensive for Dominant Women & Women Who Switch

Start Time: 11:00 AM

Erotic Dominance Weekend Intensive for Dominant Women & Women Who Switch  Make your Scenes Soar! Gain Confidence and Feel the Power! Explore the Heat, Heart and Spirit of BDSM!  Cleo Dubois Academy of SM Arts and Eve Minax present this intimate hands-on course at the SF Citadel for the fifth year, limited to 9 students.  The weekend starts at the Meet and Greet and first class at a private SOMA residence on Fri July 18, continues Sat July 19, 11 AM- 7 PM and Sun July 20, 11 AM- 10 PM.  Teachers: Cleo Dubois & Eve Minax with the assistance of Selina Raven and local BDSM educators.  Visit: www.sm-arts.com   
Sat July 19- Open Play Party

Start Time: 8:00 PM

 Join us in the city's premier play space! We'll provide play structures, safer sex supplies, scene music, munchies, water ... and ambiance. You bring your implements of choice, and your hot energy!   RSVPs are not required.  Admission: $25 per person  For work exchange (a volunteer shifts earns you free entry!), contact sfcitadelvolunteers@gmail.com
Doors are open for new entries from 8PM-10PM, stay and play until 1AM.
Lockers are available to store your stuff and use of the lockers is free- bring your own lock or buy one from us!
Membership required! One year membership available at the door for only $10. Members can have up to three guests.

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Help Needed at Edges New Space - Week of 7/7/08 - 7/11/08

2008-07-07T06:00:50Z

Hello!!!

The new southbay Edges Dungeon is coming along very well...but lots of help is still needed.

From Ali:

WHAT A WEEKEND! We had such a fabulous turn out and showing of folks that
are excited to see our local dungeon remain. What a huge pleasure it was to
see so many helping hands, hear so many kinky jokes, and watch folks get
dirty! Thank you to those that gave of their holiday weekend, lent us their
positive energy even if they couldn't be there, and provided us with sugar
and food!!

To join the Edges Building group go to http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/edges_building/

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This weeks' schedule:

Monday, July 7, 2008 - 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tuesday, July 8, 2008 - 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Wednesday, July 9, 2008 - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 2:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Friday, July 11, 2008 - 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

PROJECTS COMING UP:

** Switch lights in front rooms
** Sheet rock entry wall
** Mud and tape entry room and social divider wall
** Texture entry walls
** Give Nikki spanking
** Dry wall entry from entrance to bathrooms, tape, mud, paint
** Paint Tbar in front rooms
** Paint entry room
** Replace Tbar panels in front rooms
** Hang curtains in front rooms
** Frost front windows
** Spank Ali (for real this time)
** Install french doors in front rooms
** Put in flooring within entrance area
** Clean up med room ceiling, prime walls
** Sheet rock first small play room, tape, mud, clean, prime, paint
** Cut out damaged sheet rock in Victorian room, replace, tape, mud
** Prime vic. room walls
** Give Don and Alex blow job train
** Clean up oil stains in dungeon space
** Sheet rock dungeon space walls, tape, mud, prime, paint
** Install plexiglass over shed
** Patch holes in the roof

If you aren't able to help with the physical labor how about:

**Donations of materials

**Donations of gift certificates/cards to reward the volunteers with treats

**Bringing in lunch, dinner or snacks

**Encouraging other people to help out and other none physical activities…

**There are also low strain activities like taping up for paint prep and vacuuming (and asking someone to empty it for you).

**Also if you know people in the construction trade and can scavenge up new building materials for use that would be a huge help as well. You need not pick it up for us as we can do that if it is not too far away.

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CineKink: San Francisco - July 10-12

2008-07-05T14:56:57Z

Please join us as the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts presents CineKink: San Francisco, a touring version of "the really alternative film festival."

Cutting across orientations to celebrate and explore a wide diversity of sexuality, offerings in this kink-friendly, traveling showcase range from documentary to drama, camp comedy to hot porn, mildy spicy to quite explicit - and everything in between.

More information and advance tickets are available at
http://www.cinekink.com/tour/sf

CineKink: San Francisco
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
701 Mission Street

July 10-12, 2008

Thursday, July 10th - 7:00 pm

SILKEN SLEEVES
Director Maria Beatty has created an evocative journey through four seasons of domination and submission, one in which fetish icon Midori, by turns playful and cruel, captures and binds the delicate Mayan, whose struggles avail her nothing in the presence of such rope-wielding expertise. (Winner - Audience Choice Award for Best Experimental Feature/CineKink 2008) Plays with the short, A DOG'S TALE, a black-and-white reverie on control and submission, longing and desire.

Thursday, July 10th - 9:00 pm

SUSAN FOR NOW
A first-person account of a woman reclaiming her sexual freedom after a ten-year period of self-imposed celibacy, this documentary follows filmmaker Robin Franzi's personal quest through the sex-positive community in Seattle and into the world of sadomasochism. A vivid and unflinching exploration, the film also provides insights into the hearts and minds of articulate individuals from every walk of life, and how they practice BDSM in a consensual and responsible manner. Plays with the shorts F/F, a look at the Folsom Street Fair, and THE GAY LEATHERMAN, a romp through the streets (and dungeons) of Oslo, Norway.

Friday, July 11th - 7:00 pm

"Mix, Match & Mingle"
Two-somes, three-somes, four-somes and more-somes, this round-up of shorts looks at the delights - and some dilemmas - of moving beyond monogamy. With subjects ranging from a sumptuous orgy to the initial forays of a couple exploring the swing world to a few libidinous gerbils, the program includes: PLEASURE ME, PAC MOUSE, SALT, THREE IN THE MORNING, THE PARTY, DREAM TANGO, THE BIG BLUE, WRITERS & ROCKSTARS, WASH ME CLEAN, HIGH INFIDELITY and WILDEST DREAMS.

Friday, July 11th - 9:00 pm

"Give & Take"
Assume the position! A kinky collection of shorts that probe, prod and play with the dynamics of sexual power and release, control and submission. Somehow incorporating one man's fixation with lemons, the intimate thoughts of a woman newly exploring her kink, a couple struggling to the keep the passion alive and a fantastical S/M musical comedy, the program includes: IN YER ROOM, LEMON SQUEEZY, NEUROTICA, COMING OUT SPANKO, ANONYMITY, NAMAHA MAN, MARRIED WITH CHILDREN and WHO'S THE TOP?

Saturday, July 12th - 7:00 pm

TRIPLE X SELECTS: THE BEST OF LEZSPLOITATION
An international feast of lezsploitation from the 1960s and '70s in all of its notoriously twisted glory. Accented by music reflecting the era and featuring a wacked-out scientific commentary, Michelle Johnson has compiled selections from over twenty films, bringing together and re-appropriating Swedish wildcats, Italian lesbionic nuns, frisky inmates in South American prisons, Euro vampires - and a vast assortment of other Sapphic grindhouse frolics. Plays with the smutty short DIRTY WORDS: THE LETTER C, along with PILLOW GIRL and HIGHWAY AMAZON.

Saturday, July 12th - 9:00 pm

"The Best of CineKink / 2008"
A special screening of hot shorts deemed the very best of CineKink. The jury-selected awards were determined during the latest run of CineKink NYC, which took place February 26-March 2, 2008. Program includes: TEAT BEAT OF SEX, OFFICE MOBIUS, SALT, COMING OUT SPANKO, CROSSING, SOMETHING ABOUT NADIA and WHO'S THE TOP?

Community sponsor for CineKink: San Francisco is The Center for Sex & Culture. National tour sponsors include Alt.com, Bondage.com, HX and Penthouse Variations, along with Arena Studios, B-side Entertainment, Carousel Couples Club, Ddevious Delights and Njoy.

More information and advance tickets are available at
http://www.cinekink.com/tour/sf

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Help needed this week at Edges - 6/30/08 - 7/5/08

2008-06-30T06:41:10Z

From Ali:

Phew, we did it! Super hugs to those of you with the strong backs, tireless
smiles, and fooood (thank you sustenance goddesses). That was a superb
weekend of kinky warriors that really made an awesome effort in taking time
to ensure their dungeon Edges and smOdyssey were all moved. We've got lots
of folks that are now dirty inside AND out. And are actively working to
keep that theme going. THANK YOU to each and every person that shared their
time with us. This will be a continued effort and we need your help in
keeping momentum and energy at a high level: if you cannot come out,
encourage someone whom can!

I've updated the next weeks calendar for times and day, but do be sure to
check or at least call us if there is any doubt. Often we start earlier or
end later than expected.

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Please join the moving information group if you have not already to keep an
eye out for needs and help. And PLEASE share this list for others to read
and keep up with as well:

http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/edges_building/
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THIS WEEK: (June 30, 2008 - July

Monday, June 30, 2008 (At the new space - 9:00 am - 4:00 pm)

Tuesday, July 1, 2008 (At the new space 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm)

Wednesday, July 2, 2008 (At the new space 9:00 am - 5:00 pm)

Thursday, July 3, 2008 (At the new space 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm)

Saturday, July 5, 2008 (At the new space 10:00 am - 6:00 pm)

This weeks tasks:

** The contractor will be in to start creating walls: we're extending the
social area, creating some new doorways, and still have at least two walls
to demo. So bring strong arms with a sledge hammer, 2x4x8 stud material and
your tool belt, or cookies and milk.

** We will also be taking all of the recycling off from the old space and
some last tiny runs of 'stuff' if you have a pick-up truck.

** We will be strapping in new insulation as well and would be more than
THRILLED to have donations in that area!! And we need someone comfy on a
step ladder to get through drop ceiling and pull down fallen insulation.

** We do still need some drop ceiling tile panels cut if you are able to
help with that.

** There is a lot of debris and such that needs to be taken down from above
the hard ceiling areas. Are you comfortable with heights and walking on
rafters?

** We are still seeking dry wall purchasing suggestions. This is an area
that is really going to cost us. Do you know someone that knows someone
that might be able to get a discount!?

** We will begin priming some of the walls and them getting at least the
higher areas painted as we finish building below. Are you familiar with a
paint sprayer? Are you able to tape off windows and framing?

** We have lots and lots and lots and ... (well, you get the point) ...

Access to Building Supplies

The new space is going to need a lot of stuff.

Do you have access to a discount at Home Depot, Lowe's, OSH, or any other
building supply stores?

Can you donate flooring, paint, carpet, and/or other building supplies?

Please let us know how you can help. You can either e-mail me or post to the
group and I will make sure that Ali gets all of your information.

Skilled Labor

We are also still looking for skilled laborers.

We would like to put together a list of people who are skilled laborers, so that we can contact
you when we need your specific help.

So if you are or have access to an electrician, plumber, carpenter, painter, mason, drywall, flooring (I am sure I am forgetting some) could you please either e-mail me or post to the group, so I can add you to the list?

Thank you.

TB

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Washing Plastic and Toxic Chemical Reactions: Spiritual Progress and Toxic Corruption of Sexual Desires

2008-06-28T22:38:15Z

Your gonads are a part of what modern medicine
calls the "Endocrine System".

It is advised that you read through this posting
before checking the verifiable reference material.

New Concerns About Phthalates or
Your Gonads On Endocrine Disruptors.
With photo's of normal and toxic testes, posted
http://www.angelfire.com/nm/redcollarcrime/phthci.html - 36k

Washing and disinfecting plastic items can cause a
very toxic chemical reaction. In reference:

Article titled;
Protecting Yourself From Unsafe Plastics,
By Sharon Levy
National Wildlife Magazine, February / March issue, Vol.42, No.2
http://www.nwf.org/nationalwildlife/article.cfm?articleId=890&issueId=66

There is a peer reviewed medical
journal that was published, indicating
that the majority of mental illnesses are
caused by toxic chemical exposures. My
perspective is that such chemical
exposures can also hinder Spiritual
development as well as interfere with
and "corrupt" sexual desires.

In reference:

Title of article:
Environmental Connections: A Deeper Look into Mental Illness
Published by:
Environmental Health Perspectives
Volume 115, Number 8, August 2007
http://www.ehponline.org/members/2007/115-8/focus.html

Their "general conclusion" (in the above article) is that
mental illness is not "so genetic" and most likely due
to toxic chemical exposures.....

FYI:
Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP )
a monthly journal of peer-reviewed research and news
on the impact of the environment on human health.
EHP is published by the National Institute of Environmental
Health Sciences and its content is free online. Print issues
are available by paid subscription. http://www.ehponline.org/

__________

Here is an excerpt from the "introduction" of
a UCSF research article;

Over the past decade, it has become clear that the brain
synthesizes steroid hormones by using some of the same
steroidogenic enzymes found in adrenals and gonads
(reviewed in refs. 1 and 2). These compounds were given
the name neurosteroids (3), and some of their functions
have been elucidated (4).

The above excerpt is from:

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors directly alter
activity of neurosteroidogenic enzymes
By Lisa D. Griffin*,dagger and Synthia H. Mellon*,Dagger
Neurobiology
Vol. 96, Issue 23, 13512-13517, November 9, 1999
http://www.pnas.org/cgi/content/full/96/23/13512
______

Additionally;

Database lists illnesses with toxic
chemicals that can cause them is now
linked in with a review and comments at
http://people.tribe.net/toxicreverend

Feel free to re-post and forward.

Blessings,

Tom Krohmer
Environmental Technologist
http://toxicreverend.blogspot.com/
aka
The Toxic Reverend
http://www.myspace.com/toxicreverend
aka
Justice Is Homeless
http://www.myspace.com/justiceishomeless

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Volunteers and skilled Labor need to help with new Edges Space

2008-06-28T02:47:34Z

Hello,

Edges, the southbay dungeon and play space, is looking for lots of muscle and sweat.

I am going to be helping Ali to coordinate volunteers.

They are doing AMAZING work, but still need LOTS and LOTS of help.

We would like to put together a list of people who are skilled laborers, so that we can contact
you when we need your specific help.

So if you are or have access to an electrician, plumber, carpenter, painter, mason, drywall, flooring (I am sure I
am forgetting some) could you please either e-mail me or post to the group, so I can start a list?

For more specific information and regular updates updates about the new space you can join the yahoo group at http://finance.groups.yahoo.com/group/edges_building/

ALI"S NEEDS FOR THE WEEKEND:

Lunch planned for Saturday, tons of
demolition and building, and lots of dirty dirty stuff to get into!

Any fresh 2x4 lumbar and sheet rock being donated needs to be there by
Saturday or else we'll be purchasing it Sunday morning!

STARTING: (Friday, June 27, 2008 - Noon until ?)

** We'll be receiving the lift around Noon and will have it for several days
to get the heights cleared including removing any remaining PVC piping, air
filtration ducts, and a portion of the lighting. We will also be replacing
the insulation so bring a long sleeved shirt and serious gloves.

** We are in need of square headed shovels and heavy duty thick putty knives
for scraping flooring. We've got some tiles to pull up in the front rooms.

** We are in need of standard sized drop ceiling tiles/panels (as many as
you've got) to replace those of ours that are broken! Are you comfortable
on a step ladder?

** We have patch kits and spackle and are in need of a detail attentive
person that is familiar with filling over dry wall holes!

** We've still got some studs attached above that need to be taken out!

** I really need someone that has a filtration mask to help dry vac up the
excess glass dust in the shed out back.

** Do you have a truck? We are in need of someone to load up all the packed
up rubbermaid bins and bring them over to the new space.

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CONTINUING: (Saturday, June 28, 2008 - 11am until ?)

** Starting, we need to get the rear space swept, vac'ed and mopped so that
we are cleaned to starting moving over! Early riser anyone?

** Good at getting a lot of stuff into tight places? I need one person to
be the ring leader on how to pack each load! Please step up and let me know
if you're willing to rise to the occasion.

** We'll be moving equipment and really really need dollies, strong backs
and muscles (preferably lubed up). There will be a lot of back and forth so
please help us by helping on both ends!! If someone had a van, we'd love
you to shuttle folks back and forth so we don't all have to caravan. Kinky
carnie...not hard to imagine, but not what we're going for!

** We'll be strapping in the insulation above, but this is a two person
project at most.

** Cleaning! Bring your brooms, mops, pinesol, etc!!

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CONTINUING: (Sunday, June 29, 2008 - Noon until ?)

** Calling all wood: we are in need of 2x4's for studs and those familiar
with framing walls!!

** Familiar with sheet rock? We need areas filled and walls covered, along
with at least one ceiling area

** Joint tape, fill, sand over all the new dry wall

** Help remove the flooring from the old space!!

** LOTS MORE!

Thank you,

TB

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Studio / play space needed in Monterey bay area

2008-06-25T19:26:44Z

We are looking for play space / studio for pix and video in the Monterey bay area. Any space we could rent / use several time a month.
We have no privacy at home and need a safe play space anyone who would like to join us in renting or can offer space a extra room industrial condominium, any private space please reply.
We post pix on several tribes and need space to go to the next level join us, we are open to friends.
Models and shooter are all welcome let's get together and rent a studio space to do our work and work together possibly on projects.
However we need private studio/play space to work in a emply room is good.
Dan and Chris Ann

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Monday June 16th: SF poly under 40 coffeehouse social and dinner

2008-06-11T22:41:56Z

Monday June 16th (every 3rd Monday)
6-8pm at the coffeehouse
8-10pm dinner at a nearby restaurant
possible clubbing afterwards

Muddy Waters Coffeehouse
521 Valencia St, between 16th and 17th
San Francisco

More info:
http://sanfrancisco.tribe.net/event/SF-poly-under-40-coffeehouse-social-and-dinner/san-francisco-ca/b475afcf-20ad-4dbc-aa8e-75546f3bef30

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BDSM/poly discussion group meets June 9th

2008-06-08T14:38:54Z

Hi all,

The next meeting of the BDSM/poly discussion group will be this coming Monday, 05/12 at the SF Citadel. Doors open at 7:00 and discussion begins at 7:30

Special guest host this month: Noted poly presenter, workshop leader, and writer Dawn Davidson

$5.00 to $15.00 donation to SF Citadel requested.

RSVP to jaywiseman@yahoo.com appreciated but not required.

Next meeting: 07/14

Best,

Jay

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Seeking poly friendly roommate who likes kids and small furry animals

2008-06-04T05:30:56Z

We have a furnished room that comes with utilites, direct tv, queen bed, tv, dresser, washer/dryer, kitchen with dishwasher, shared bathroom, wireless internet, in a three bedroom house with front and back yard.

Now a little about the people you will be sharing the house with. We are three adults, with two young girls and two male cats (one fixed one not sure about). We are gamers, do renaissance faires. We are a poly family, meaning the two women are both dating the one male. We are very open about our relationship, but we arent looking for someone to join us. Just looking for a roommate that can pay their rent on time in full every month. You can either hang out with us or not your choice. We are very laid back people, however we do not tolerate drugs or smoking around the children. Smoking will be outdoor only. If you are interested still please feel free to give me a call at 925-387-0863, and we can set up a viewing of the room. The room is available right away for move in. Please NO MORE ANIMALS OR CHILDREN!!!

cj

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Branding class with Fakir Musafar

2008-05-27T04:57:11Z

Tomorrow night May 27---The Kiss of Fire, the ABC's of Branding

At the SF Citadel
1277 Mission Street
San Francisco, Ca 94103

8:00 PM to 10:30 PM
Doors open at 7:30 PM

Admission $20.00

Ever wonder what it's like to brand or be branded?

This evening, the renowned Fakir explores the history, myths and realities of this exotic practice. Fakir will demonstrate practical ways Misters and Mistresses can permanently imprint their subject by fire-direct, multiple strike and electro-cautery tools and techniques.

The class will include a vivid slide show of brands being done, results and how-to information on the making and application of "The Kiss of Fire".

Fakir will do several live brands on volunteers.

Volunteers are requested for the demos. Interested?

Contact Fakir Directly at: Fakir@fakir.org

For more information on this dynamic and world renown presenter/teacher and recent inductee into the Society of Janus Hall of Fame, visit his web site at www.fakir.org.

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Jenny Block readings: "Open: Love, Sex, and Life in an Open Marriage"

2008-05-27T04:43:26Z

Jenny Block has written a book that I am very excited about, a personal memoir of her journey to polyamory. It is a very different take than our usual how-to-do-poly books, and from what I have seen of her writing, it will be a fun book to read. Jenny is also an active member of polyamory community, and I know her from various online forums.

Her website:
http://www.jennyonthepage.com/

She will be in the Bay Area doing readings and signings the first week of June.

June 2nd, 7:30 pm
Center for Sex and Culture, SF
1519 Mission near 11th St
Donation requested

June 3rd, 6:00 pm
Book Passage, SF
1 Ferry Building, #42

June 4th, 7:00 pm
Cody's Books, Berkeley
2201 Shattuck Avenue

Description (from Jenny's website):

Sex is on everyone’s minds—we’re talking about it, thinking about it, watching television programs and movies about it, reading about it, and writing about it. Open is a book about sex. It’s about sex within the confines of an open marriage.

It’s about the many ups and downs Jenny Block has had as well as the consequences and lessons she’s learned from having made the decision to open her marriage. A decision that that just may have saved the marriage that she was struggling sexually to survive in. Block explores the nature of the open relationship, why it works for her, why it makes sense for her and her husband, and why it makes so many people uncomfortable.

This is not a memoir of cheating and regret, nor is it a glorification or cure-all. It’s a frank discussion of a practice that’s more common and popular than most people are willing to acknowledge. Open also touches upon swinging (which Block doesn’t do), polyamory (she is currently in a polyamorous situation with her existing relationships), and the various ways in which open marriage works for different couples.

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The POWER EXCHANGE & CITADEL Featured in Magazine Article

2008-05-24T20:47:33Z

(Reminder SMACK DINNER next Tuesday evening May 14th 7:30pm, Peter's Cafe, Millbrae,
California.)

I just came across this Magazine article on the Powere Exchange and am passing it
on to the curious...

http://xpress.sfsu.edu/archives/magazine/010605.html

Beneath the stairs of the first floor, surrounded by dark hallways and dimly-lit
rooms, a group of men, women, and transsexuals prepare in the fenced dungeon that
makes up the bottom floor. They pull erotic toys out of their luggage—whips, dildos,
chains, and much more—while women peel off their street clothes in front of the
group. Minutes later, men wearing leather gear use floggers, a form of rubber whips,
to strike the bare backs of three nude women, two of whom are strapped to an x-shaped
plank. They squeal and moan in a simultaneous feeling of anguish and gratification.

Not every person in this vault-like room with flames painted on the walls is participating
in the play area designed for torturous pleasure. Some sit and watch while others
await a willing partner for themselves. Voyeurs stand behind the fence watching
in arousal, indulging the participants.

“Some men just stand there and masturbate while watching, and to me, that is a form
of applause,” explains Robin, a transvestite and cross-dressing bisexual. Wearing
a dirty blonde wig and crimson colored paint on her slender lips, Robin saunters
in and around the crowd, making sure that her friends aren’t bothered by unwanted
strangers or men trying to get a freebie—they typically play with the people they
come with. Amidst the security of her friends, she flirts with a potential participant.
Minutes later, the man is plastered on the plank, his wrists in chains while Robin
gives him oral sex. A group of men in their fifties and sixties sits on a nearby
couch, relaxing and smiling at the lascivious demonstration.

They are the first patrons of the night, arriving at the door of the Power Exchange
Sex Club, a place where people engage in uninhibited fornication with consenting
members. It’s a place where people can come to role-play, dress in kinky clothing,
amuse themselves with eccentric toys, have non-conformist sex such as BDSM (bondage
and submission dominance and sadomasochism), or just observe. The Power Exchange
is one of the biggest, and first legal, sex clubs on the West Coast. Because the
club is highly secure and open to a variety of sexual practices, it is a haven for
the exhibitionist and definitely doesn’t accommodate conservatives who prefer intercourse
behind closed doors.

This is an essential Thursday night of pleasure for a group of twenty or so friends
and acquaintances who meet for their monthly gathering to play in erotic pleasures
after a night of dining. They avoid discussing their lives at home or their occupations;
their goal is simply to get together and have a night of fun, explains GARi “G-Shot,”
the initiator of this routine of munching and playing. The medium-built man wearing
all black elaborates on his idea of getting a group of sexually eager individuals
together by making an agreement with Mike Powers, the owner and founder of the club.

This particular crowd welcomes a diverse range of people who are nondiscriminatory
and accepting to all sexual orientations and all forms of play. BDSM, one of the
more popular activities, utilizes both dominant and submissive practices. The dominant
party usually takes control while the submissive appears helpless and endures painful
whippings and penetrations.

There are no limits with toys and play, as long as the members are consenting. It
is safe to say that nothing is astounding to people that frequent the club. Aaron
Ericson, manager of the Power Exchange, recalls an event from one of the Fetish
Balls—a themed monthly venue at the club that attracts a massive crowd and has been
deemed the busiest night of the month. During a particular Fetish Ball evening,
a lesbian couple joined a kinky-couple’s contest: “The girlfriend stuck her fist
up her girlfriend’s vagina thirty-six times,” Ericson laughs.

Power Exchange is a family-run operation and opened its doors in 1995 after the
legal debate of gay sex clubs and unsafe sex practices spurred in the 1980s. Michael
Powers, former mayoral candidate of SF and the founder of the club, relocated it
in 1998 from a smaller location on Harrison Street to the more spacious Otis Street
building. Visitors of the club must come inside with an open mind and a mature demeanor.
Even though the club is extremely liberal toward sexual desires and preferences,
it still adheres to a strict set of rules, and all drugs and alcohol are prohibited
inside.

“Respecting the visitors of the club is highly emphasized,” says Ericson. “We don’t
tolerate immature behavior.” The tattooed manager with a ring hugging his nose explains
that this business is just like any retail business and that customer satisfaction
is vital to keeping the club up and running. The friendly Ericson ensures the safety
of his guests, greets customers, and exchanges smiles and words with regulars. “Safe
sex and sanitation is very important,” Ericson says, pointing out the numerous baskets
of condoms, paper towels, gloves, and hand-sanitizers available in every room.

Joe Weigand, a sixty-three-year-old dominant, makes sure he does an extensive cleaning
after a scene in which he causes his submissive partner to have an orgasm with a
stainless steel dildo-like instrument, splashing vaginal fluids on the floor. With
latex gloves and sanitizing spray, he wipes the ground with paper towels when his
partner and he have finished.

Weigand is part of the closely-knit BDSM scene, which includes The Citadel, a BDSM
club that opened in 2003, and the Society of Janus, a non-profit organization created
in 1974. He is a volunteer at both the Citadel and SOJ and recalls being intrigued
by BDSM at the young age of twelve. “I had fantasies of tying up little girls and
had always had sick thoughts.” He adds that sex was oppressed in the fifties and
sixties and it wasn’t until the seventies that he met people from the underground
sex scene who were into kinkiness like he was. He used to be a frequent visitor
of the Power Exchange and attended by himself, but he admits now that he only comes
with a group about once a month.

Three floors dwell in this forty-thousand square foot building resting on the corner
of Otis and Mission Street. A neon green sign welcomes people passing by. The rooms
are plentiful and exude an artistic theme of vibrant colors visible through the
dim fluorescent lighting. The Egyptian, Gothic, and Medieval-inspired rooms are
just a few of the options for partners there to engage in erogenous fantasies. The
room in the center of the building is called the Mixed Club, welcoming heterosexuals,
lesbians, gays, bisexuals, and transgender men and women. If the door to one of
the many rooms is open, a couple or sex partners are inviting others in. If the
door is closed, the room is off limits, but voyeurs are still welcome to watch.
A stroll through the labyrinthine hallways of this club offers a deluge of sights
for the sex-crazed or curious, including everything from screens displaying pornographic
videos to couches, beds, sex machines, and gadgets.

For the eighteen-and-over crowd that is comfortable with their sexuality or simply
wants to experience something new, Power Exchange provides a unique experience.
This can be a safe places to explore, because protection is emphasized and security
guards monitor all activities closely and incessantly, assuring that everyone is
adhering to the regulations of using protection and behaving properly. The club’s
rule reads in bold print, “Come on me, not in me.” The club can be a place for the
overtly sensual or for people seeking to play in an open space with a group that
embraces alternative forms of sexuality. This is the venue for the inquisitive or
the exhibitionist, to quench a fantasy or a fetish, or simply for those desiring
to come and play until the crack of dawn

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California Supreme Court eyes polygamy

2008-05-24T20:44:12Z

Hi all,

In it's recent 4 to 3 ruling that the ban on gay marriage was a violation of the California Constitution (gay marriage foes intend to place a measure on the ballot to alter the state's constitution this November), the court considered how this ruling might affect those who in the future wanted to enter into polygamous (or, btw, incestuous) marriages. Indeed, Justice Baxter, in his dissent, cited precisely these concerns as one of the reasons he was voting to uphold the ban. In their own way, his words hold out hope for us poly folk.

Best,

Jay

Sayeth Justice Baxter: The bans on incestuous and polygamous marriages are ancient and deep-rooted, and, as the majority suggests, they are supported by strong considerations of social policy. Our society abhors such relationships, and the notion that our laws could not forever prohibit them seems preposterous. Yet here, the majority overturns, in abrupt fashion, an initiative statute confirming the equally deep-rooted assumption that marriage is a union of partners of the opposite sex. The majority does so by relying on its own assessment of contemporary community values, and by inserting in our Constitution an expanded definition of the right to marry that contravenes express statutory law.

That approach creates the opportunity for further judicial extension of this perceived constitutional right into dangerous territory. Who can say that, in ten, fifteen, or twenty years, an activist court might not rely on the majority’s analysis to conclude, on the basis of a perceived evolution in community values, that the laws prohibiting polygamous and incestuous marriages were no longer constitutionally justified?

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Weekend plans

2008-05-14T01:31:01Z

This video is just soooooooooo wrong but had to share it :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IegSRQwS8ZQ

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SF Citadel presents: Locked

2008-05-12T16:13:27Z

SF Citadel Presents: Locked, a new play group focused on the exploration of protocol, Mastery and slavery and Dominance and submission.

Hosted by: Daddy Darin and bethie, BusDriver and Pink, and Maestro Stefanos

Locked will use themed parties based on different models of M/s, D/s and protocol to provide a space to practice, develop and celebrate the power exchange and protocol of these themes and your own.

Locked is an all-inclusive party group; people of all gender and sexual identities are welcome! We welcome couples, triads, and other M/s and D/s groupings, whether these groupings are long term or just for the night. To maintain the focus on interpersonal M/s and D/s dynamics, you must attend Locked parties as part of a formal group (couple, triad, etc, temporary or otherwise).

In order to maintain the formal atmosphere of this play group, we respectfully require the following of our honored guests:

~Dominants, please adorn your submissive with a symbol of your ownership. This could include a collar, brooch, chain, tattoo etc. We are happy to provide you with a temporary collar to place on your submissive if you are unable to provide one for the evening.

~Please refrain from speaking directly to another person's submissive/slave without permission from their Dominant.

~Dominants will please instruct their submissive/slave not to speak to any person without permission.

~We encourage you to place your focus for the evening on protocol, service and the power exchange that you practice. Space for play and socialization is available and both are encouraged! However we hope that you will utilize this opportunity to enjoy the aspects of your M/s and D/s interactions. We especially encourage this in submissive and slave participants.

Please look for more information at tribes.tribe.net/lockedatcitadel
Email: sfcitadel.locked@gmail.com for work exchange, questions or comments

Dates for 2008:
Friday, July 18th
Saturday, October 18th

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BDSM/poly discussion group meets Monday night

2008-05-11T16:53:28Z

Hi all,

The next meeting of the BDSM/poly discussion group
will be this coming Monday, 05/12 at the SF Citadel.
Doors open at 7:00 and discussion begins at 7:30

This month's group will discuss "time management and needs management." How to balance out scheduling.

$5.00 to $15.00 donation to SF Citadel requested.

RSVP to jaywiseman@yahoo.com appreciated but not
required.

Next meeting: 06/09

Best,

Jay

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Beginning Electrical Play Tuesday, May 20th

2008-05-08T21:09:15Z

Beginning Electrical Play with Daddy Darin Presented by The Society of Janus

Tuesday, May 20th from 8-10 at the S.F. Citadel

Have you ever been curious about playing with electricity but weren’t sure how to start? Join Daddy Darin and his lovely partner as they show you the ins and outs of basic electrical play. In this class we hope to show how to safely and effectively use electricity to add a little sizzle to your SM play. We will finish with a live demo that will include several fun things you can do with electricity including using an insertable attachment for the TENS.

We will be covering:

How a TENS unit works and TENS unit safety.
Explanation and demonstration of common TENS attachments
Some basic ways to safely attach a TENS to yourself or your partner

How a Violet Wand works and Violet Wand safety
How to use glass and body attachments for the wand
Demonstration of violet wand attachments

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this week at the Citadel- whips, fire, protocol, Pimps and Roissey

2008-04-28T05:13:05Z

Mon 4//28- Whip Works with Darin and Sheila- A Singletail Monthly Workshop

Start Time: 8:00 PM

Cost is $10.00
8:00 till 10:00

Bring your whips to the S.F. Citadel for a fun evening of practice. Learn to get the most out of you whips and whip scenes by learning from others. The purpose of this gathering is to learn from acquire new skills, polish old ones and to learn from each other.

Whips: Any singletail, snake whip, Bullwhip or stock whip that has an Australian measurement of 6? or under. We only have 3 loaner whips to use for Whip Works. If there are more then 3 in need of whips they will be put into groups to share the whips. The purpose of the loaner whips is to allow people that have never played with a singletail to give it a try before making the commitment to buy one for themselves. For this reason we will only loan a person a whip for two meetings.

Tues,4/29- Burn Baby Burn

Class: 8:00pm-10:00pm
Doors: 7:30pm
Admission: $20

Have you ever wanted to heat- things-up, literally? 'Want to learn about a sizzling sensation-loaded edge-play that includes a serious reason to command, "don't move?" Join us for Fireplay, and learn how to safely play with fire. In this class, you will be mesmerized by blue flame and experience the power of fireplay as flames lick across a bottom's rump. The hands-on class includes demonstrations and the opportunity to try-out fireplay as a Top or as a bottom.

Rope Wolf has taught classes at NLA-Dallas, Exiles, IMsL, S.F. Citadel and privately on a variety of topics including: Erotic D/s, 24/7 Beg.-Intermediate transitioning your play D/s to 24/7, knife play, beginning bondage, beginner fisting and Mind Fucks/Mental Games. Hy is a member of Exiles, MasT (Masters and slaves Together) and co-founder of www.ButchFemmeSocials.com, a local social group for butch/femme folk.

Wed 4/30-The Way of It: Establishing and Maintaining Protocol Within Relationships

Admission: $20
Doors: 7:30pm
Class: 8:00pm -- 10:00pm
"What's the number one reason given for dissatisfaction in an ongoing formal SM relationship?" asks Laura. " Lack of consistency from the top. What's one tool in a top's mental toy bag to keep this from happening? Establishing and maintaining a protocol of behavior." In her humorous, but deeply insightful discussion, Laura gives an introduction and personal views on issues of etiquette, protocol, and their place within personal relationships and our community.

Laura is best known these days for her "Marketplace" series of novels, but back in the beginning, when pickings for good and readable porn was slim, Laura created the groundbreaking "Leatherwomen" anthologies, and edited several others. Some of the work she created for those anthologies are reprinted in The Catalyst and Other Tales. Laura's work has been published in the United States, Germany, Japan, and Korea, to international acclaim. Her short stories and non-fiction essays also appear in other anthologies. Laura will be bringing books to sign.
Fri 5/4- Themed Open Play Party!

"Pimps Up, Ho's Down!":

SF Citadel has been known for innovative themes with
many Open Play Parties over the years...& this night
is no exception! Join us as we add a little extra
"raciness" to the night. Although costume attire is
not mandatory, we encourage you to "dress as you dare"
for the evening--extra sexy, extra provocative, extra
alluring---but your best fetish attire is more than
sufficient! Prizes will be awarded for the best male &
female themed costumes of the night!

DJ Mystic Moods, "The Most Dangerous DJ", will be
spinning flashback '70s funk & R&B as well as today's
dark, dungeon sounds, & delicious snacks will be
provided. As always, safer sex & dungeon furniture
cleaning supplies are supplied...you simply provide
the energy & the fun times!

DISCLAIMER: Due to the sensitive nature of the theme,
SF Citadel & Master Erik
release this disclaimer:

*This is only a costume-themed event, & in no way,
shape, or form encourages the glorification of the
negative aspects of the "sex-for-money" industry. For
guests who do come in themed costume, SF Citadel &
Master Erik sincerely request that you please respect
the people, & images of those that you're imitating,
as well as those who chose to attend, but for various
reasons chose not to dress in costume.*

Admission: $25
Membership required and always available at the door for just $10
8PM-1AM
To volunteer (for free admission!) please e-mail sfcitadelvolunteers@gmail.com

Sat 5/3- Tops Are From Gor; Bottoms Are From Roissy
Admission:$30.00
Doors: 1:30pm
class 2:00pm -- 5:00pm
We frequently draw our relationship models from fictional universes, forgetting that those universes don't always work the same way. What happens when concepts like "master," "slave," and "service" are filtered through the Marketplace, Gor, Roissy, or other fictional universes? Laura will help separate fantasy from reality, discuss effective communication of roles, and explore how to borrow from fiction honestly while we craft our relationship styles. There's good stuff in our fiction as well as bad - be prepared to laugh at the unrealistic expectations, smile at fond memories of our dearest inspirations, and grimace at how we can turn something we did as a lark for a few years into a colossal waste of time. (With a nod to Bill Shatner.)

Sat 5/3- Open Play Party

Start Time: 8:00 PM

     Join us in the city's premier play space! We'll provide play structures, safer sex supplies, scene music, munchies, water ... and ambiance. You bring your implements of choice, and your hot energy!   RSVPs are not required.  Admission: $25 per person  For work exchange (a volunteer shifts earns you free entry!), contact sfcitadelvolunteers@gmail.com
Doors are open for new entries from 8PM-10PM, stay and play until 1AM.
Lockers are available to store your stuff and use of the lockers is free- bring your own lock or buy one from us!
Membership required! One year membership available at the door for only $10. Members can have up to three guests.

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Weirdness Events list (home of the Poly Pool Party) moves to Google Groups

2008-04-18T19:12:42Z

Hi folks:

For those who might not know, Akien and I run a private list for announcing our Poly Pool Parties (PPPs) and other poly-related events that we host here and/or are involved in putting on, mostly. In general these events are local to the SF Bay Area, but sometimes we announce things that we're doing elsewhere in the country. It's a very occasional and relatively low-traffic list.

We've been experiencing difficulties with our Weirdness Events e-mail list again. To deal with this, and to get out of the business of hosting our own server, Akien has created a new group on GoogleGroups, which will be replacing the old Weirdness Events list. People who were on the old list have been sent a message. If you were on the list before, in theory you should have gotten it already. But whether or not you were on the old list, or got that message, you are welcome to join the list now:
http://groups.google.com/group/weirdness-events/subscribe

Current plan is to have the next Poly Pool Party in early May. More details will be announced via the new list (possibly also the old list this time, too, just to make sure that everyone knows about the change).

Thanks, and we hope to see some of you at our place again soon!

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How many is too many?

2008-04-17T12:48:17Z

If you knew your play partner was not monogamous, and sexually exclusive with you, and later after you had played for a while found out she has four to five sexual partners on an average month and that they aren't necessarily the same ones from month to month what would your reaction be?

Should the number as well as the fact that is not monogamous be disclosed up front?

Is it my fault for not asking for a number, and if so, how much do I ask? Names, dates, sexual positions?

Would it matter if they were male or female for safety's sake? If she said she gets tested regularly, and that she uses condoms with them, but because of her past history with you you didn't have to use them with her (since you are already fluid bonded), how safe would you feel or not feel to continue having unprotected sex with her? How safe would you feel having protected sex with her?

If she says she doesn't have a primary partner, and is thus not poly and doesn't need to negotiate compromises (calls it "dating" instead), how would that strike you?

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BDSM/poly discussion group meets Monday, 04/14

2008-04-12T00:09:29Z

Hi all,

The next meeting of the BDSM/poly discussion group will be this coming Monday, 04/14 at the SF Citadel. Doors open at 7:00 and discussion begins at 7:30

This month's group will feature "the fishbowl game" -- a safe and fun group process that is always entertaining and insightful. If you've never played before, come and learn. If you're familiar with the game, come and enjoy.

$5.00 to $15.00 donation to SF Citadel requested.

RSVP to jaywiseman@yahoo.com appreciated but not required.

Next meeting 05/12

Best,

Jay

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At the Citadel this weekend- flogging, Men, Kinky Krafts, Flea and Fandango

2008-04-09T18:10:31Z

Thurs 4/10- Effective Flogging - a Paideia playshop

Start Time: 7:30 PM

Effective Flogging, a Paideia playshop with Angela and Iain at SF Citadel, workshop 7:30 - 10:30 PM $15 - $25, sliding scale 
This workshop solidifies your flogging techniques. It is suitable for beginners, but aimed at intermediates who want to improve and extend their skills. We cover the psychology of flogging, and both common and uncommon techniques - making you more versatile and effective. Learn and practice twelve basic single-flogger strokes, and know when to use them. Practice integrating flogging into whole scenes.  This workshop is the foundation for all our other flogging workshops, including the Double/Florentine workshop, and the unique Inverted Double flogging.
See http://EduKink.org

Fri 4/11- Monthly All-Male Dungeon Party:

Start Time: 8:00 PM

Join us for hot male-on-male action in San Francisco's premier dungeon space! We provide slings and crosses and cages and bondage tables and lockers and lounge chairs and safer sex supplies - plus some other surprises! Check it out!
To volunteer, contact sfomaster@yahoo.com
Admission: $25 per person RSVPs are not required

Sat 4/12-Kinky Crafts Pt II

Start Time: 1:00 PM
Admission: $45
We've all been in this scenario before---toy shopping at the local leathers store, and finding ourselves either leaving empty-handed because of how expensive they are or spending hundreds of dollars for just one toy. While leaving, we say to ourselves, "if only I could make my own toys...."  ...well, that time is NOW!  Join Master Erik for a special 4-hour workshop, where He will cover the basics to getting started on making your own floggers, crops, canes, and cat o'nine tails. You'll also learn about shopping for inexpensive materials, leather braiding, and knots commonly used in toy making.  Admission for the workshop includes an instructional worksheet to take home with you, and a pre-packaged kit with all the materials needed to make a functional, utilitarian leather flogger.  

Sat 4/12-Open Play Party

Start Time: 8:00 PM

 Join us in the city's premier play space! We'll provide play structures, safer sex supplies, scene music, munchies, water ... and ambiance. You bring your implements of choice, and your hot energy!   RSVPs are not required.  Admission: $25 per person  
For work exchange (a volunteer shifts earns you free entry!), contact sfcitadelvolunteers@gmail.com
Doors are open for new entries from 8PM-10PM, stay and play until 1AM.
Membership required! One year membership available at the door for only $10. Members can have up to three guests.
Sun 4/13- S/M FLEA @ SF CITADEL
Doors open at 2:00 PM
Admission to the Bizarre Flea is only $5.00

An afternoon at the Bizarre Flea, topped off with a Fandango party at the SF Citadel, will make for a really memorable day.

Please join Lady Thorn, Kinky Crafts people, Artisans, Leather, Fetish and SM Community members on Sunday April 13th, for the First "SM Community Exchange" of 2008!

This is the original San Francisco Leather Swap Meet and has been going on since December of 1983.

Vendors range from many of the best toy makers in the country, artists, authors, photographers, fetish clothing makers, personal collections and one of a kind items for the connoisseurs in us.
Vendor Info: contact Lady Thorn @ 415/642-1448
Vender Set up: 12:30 PM

Sun 4/13- Fandango

Start Time: 6:30 PM
Admission: $20.00 at the SM Flea, $25.00 at the door.

Admission will be available at the Fandango table inside the SM Community Exchange or at the door.

We provide special food, soft drinks, safer sex supplies and a wonderful fun place to play.

Work exchange is always needed, contact us for work exchange please.

PS: the next Exchange and Fandango will be August 10th, 2008.

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Sm Flea and Fandango

2008-04-07T02:29:04Z

Lady Thorn's S/M Flea & Fandango Party
at SF Citadel!

Date: Sunday April 13th, 2008
SF Citadel
Address: 1277 Mission Street
(Between 8th and 9th Streets); San Francisco, CA
Doors open at 2:00 PM
Admission to the Bizarre Flea is only $5.00

It’s that time again...mark your calendars!

Lady Thorn's SM Community Exchange and Fandango is on Sunday, April 13th, 2008...normally held at The Porn Palace, this year's S/M Flea will be at SF Citadel!

Please join Lady Thorn, kinky crafts people, artisans, Leather, Fetish and BDSM community members for the first S/M Community Exchange of 2008. This is "THE original Leather Swap Meet" that's been a San Francisco tradition since its doors first opened December of 1983!

Come join us for a great day of socializing, shopping, and playing. Vendors range from many of the best toymakers in the country, artists, authors, photographers, fetish clothing makers, personal collections and one-of-a-kind items for the connoisseurs in us. Socialize with other Leather/Fetish folk at this unique event.

What could possibly make the day better, you ask? How about...joining us at Fandango also at SF Citadel!

"Fandango" Party at SF Citadel
Start Time: 6:30 PM
Admission: $20.00 advance tickets sold at the
S/M Flea, $25.00 at the door.

We will weave our magic inside the SF Citadel with our special lighting and music, providing you with an environment where your energy can soar. Admission will be available at the Fandango table inside the S/M Community Exchange or at the door. We provide special food, soft drinks, safer sex supplies and a wonderful fun place to play. Please bring your toys (old and new) and hot energy.Work exchange is always needed, contact us for work
exchange please. more information or to help with the party, please check out www.sfcitadel.org and www.smflea.com

Wow! An afternoon at the Bizarre Flea, topped off with the "Fandango" party at the SF Citadel...what a really memorable day!

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