See Below for Upcoming Drum Circles
| Dear Drum Circle facilitators, Welcome to LP's Recreational & Community Drumming website. The mission of this site is to make drumming enjoyable and an integral part of peoples' lives. For this reason, we invite you to submit information about your own drum circles so we may post it on this website for everyone to see. We hope that this will help you increase the attendance at your drum circle, and further spread the wonderful experience of community drumming. Please post events that are only on a re-occuring basis. |
| Date / Time | Facilitator | Location | Info |
| Every Sunday Night | Mel & Tim Send email |
The Camp Mall (in mall at fire pit) 2937 Bristol St. Costa Mesa CA |
Visit this site to learn more. |
| Every 3rd Sunday of the Month | Sabina Sandoval Send email |
Under the pier Pier Ave Hermosa Bech CA 310 318-7191 |
We have drums and percussion to share. Family friendly and free. |
| Every Friday | John Lacques Send email |
Mt Hollywood Congregational Church 4607 Prospect Avenue Los Angeles CA 323-788-0711 |
This is a facilitated community drum circle taking place from 7:15 to 9:15 on Friday evenings. Come get funky in this very funky basement. All ages and skill levels. Some drums and percussion provided. Small donation. Email me for more details. See you in the circle! |
| 2nd Saturday of Every Month | Chris Reid Send email |
1255 S. La Brea Ave. Los Angeles CA 323-936-3274 |
This fun,free, facilitated community drum circle goes from 7:30 to 9:30pm on the 2nd Saturday of each month. It is also a pot luck dinner, so please bring a food item to share. If you can't bring food, come anyway! The circle takes place at the Bang a Drum world percussion store in Los Angeles, so drums from around the world are provided. All ages and experience levels are welcome. See more info and photos at this site. |
| Every Thursday |
Art Send email |
Napa Valley Glass Solano Avenue Napa CA |
7:00 - 9:00 p.m. |
| Every Tuesday Night |
Vary week to week Send email |
REMO Recreational Music Center 7308 Coldwater Canyon North Hollywood CA 818-982-0461 |
Come join us for a Free Community Drum Circle at the REMO Recreational Music Center (RMC) from 7pm to 8pm (warm-up at 6:30). This is a family-friendly musical drum circle in which a facilitator creates fun and exciting rhythmic interplay between participants. All ages and levels of ability are welcome. No prior musical experience necessary. |
| TaKeTiNa Rhythm Circles | Zorina Wolf Send email |
Friends Meeting House 957 Colorado Avenue Palo Alto CA 650-493-8046 |
Using your body as your rhythm instrument! Sometimes location will change, so please call or e-mail first! |
| Sunday December 17, 2006 |
Kim Atkinson/Tony Blake Send email |
Petaluma Women's Club |
Some drums provided. All levels and abilities welcome. Sliding scale donation. |
| Full Moon, May - October | Alicia Send email |
Paradise Beach Carlson Drive Sacramento CA |
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| Every Tuesday, alternate Fridays | Ron Knight Send email |
The Drum Loft 2400 Kettner Blvd Loft 250 San Diego CA 619-338-9887 |
Come Drum! event calendar at this site. |
| Third Sunday of Every Month | Rhythmotomy Send email |
Conejo Creek Park North Janss Road Thousand Oaks CA 805-497-6072 |
This is an open community Drum Circle hosted by Rhythmotomy. The circle meets at 2:00 PM. For more information visit our site. |
| Every Sunday | Wil or John Send email |
Cort Gallery 41881 Sierra Dr (aka HWY 198) Three Rivers CA 559-561-4036 |
We've been meeting every Sunday night for the last 13 years and still going strong. Open community event, not really led by one individual, but open to inspiration. Extra instruments available. We're not limited to drums, friends visit with horns, guitars, you name! We play in an amphitheater setting created from river rock, next to the river and contribute to the "flow" of our energy and rhythm. Come and join us!! |
| Every Wednesday | Keith Hanncock Send email |
Wildfire Community Arts Center 425 Massachusetts Berthoud CO Keith: 970-532-7961 or Steven: 970-481-6333 |
8pm Every Wed. Night. Bring anything that makes noise,runs until 9:30 - 10:00 suggested donation for space. |
| Sundays monthly, but random dates | Jon Crowder Send email |
Summit County Senior and Community Center 0151 Peak One Blvd. Frisco CO 970-453-4872 |
Call or Email for exact dates. 7-9pm. Everybody Welcome! For details, visit this site. |
| Every Tuesday | Conga J. Send email |
Sullys' Pub 2071 Park St Hartford CT 860-231-8881 |
Open Freestyle Drum Circle. Very primal circle with lots of energy. All experience levels welcome Come and find the awsome benefits of hand drumming. (Sorry 21 and over only.) |
| First Sunday of each Month | Linda Paul Send email |
Dragon's Egg Shewville Rd Ledyard CT 860-536-3370 |
Family oriented drum circle from 5-7. Bring your drums, rattles and bells! |
| 3rd Monday of the Month | Randy Brody Send email |
Norfield Grange 12 Good Hill Road Weston CT 203-544-7085 |
We meet on the third Monday of the month. Visit this site and click on Community Events for more info. |
| Every 2nd Sunday starting April 9th 2006, 8 pm to midnight | Michael Send email |
Beach Lake Ave & A1A Lake Worth FL |
First lifeguard station north of the pier. |
| Wednesdays 8:30 -11 pm | Michael Send email |
Park NE 1st Ave & Atlantic Delray Beach FL |
From Atlantic approx 100 yards north on NE 1st Ave: in front of the stage on your left. |
| Every Tuesday Night | Shannon Ratigan Send email |
Dunedin Micro Brewery |
A facilitated community drum circle from 8:00 - 11:00PM. Great energy and a positive vibe at this free event, now in our second year. All ages and experience levels are welcome. Some drums are provided. Visit this site for more info & photos. |
| Full Moon | Michael Send email |
Beach Lake Ave & A1A Lake Worth FL |
First guardhouse north of the pier. |
| 1st Saturday of Every Month | Clint Send email |
Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park. North 129 Live Oak FL 386-658-2444 |
We are an active community drum circle that enjoys unity with nature and spirit. Visit this site for details. |
| Twice a month | Karen Hill Send email |
Spiral Circle 750 N Thornton Avenue Orlando FL 321-230-0151 |
Native American songs and chants with drumming. Visit this site for more information. |
| 3rd Saturday Night of Every Month | Shanti Johnson | Shanti's House |
The Drum Circle is in a wonderful large secluded backyard,
with a 8 feet wide and 3 feet deep fire pit that we all sit around,
as a beautiful fire burns, and Tiki torches light the way to this secluded
and lovely drumming oasis! |
| 1st Thursday of the Month | Jana Broder/Drum Magic Send email |
Campo Family YMCA 3414 Culbreath Rd. Valrico FL 813-361-4667 |
Family friendly community drum circle open to everyone. You do not have to be a member of the YMCA to attend. All drums and percussion provided. |
| Every Thursday Night | Not Gaddy Send email |
371 Kings Bridge Road Augusta GA 706-729-1776 |
A community drum circle which focus is inner health empowerment and well being, stress reduction, and fun drumming for all ages. Facilitator Not Gaddy is a great musician and a inspirational drumming motivationalist. |
| Every Wednesday | Alchermy Drumming & Dance Send email |
Call for Location Main St. Gainesville & Buford GA 770-539-3995 |
Alchemy facilitates drum and dance groups. We provide some training and lots of exploration. Visit this site for more information. |
| Monthly | Rita Lopienski, RMT Send email |
Active Senior Centers 1101 W. Bartlett Rd. Bartlett IL |
I lead monthly drumming circles in Chicago at different senior communities owned by Pathway Senior Living, headquarters in Des Plaines, IL. |
| Weekly | John Yost / Rhythm Revolution Send email |
Green Briar Park 2650 W Peterson Chicago IL 773-286-0605 |
This mostly weekly community drum circle @ Green Briar has been happening for more that 10 years almost every friday night. Please check this site or call for scheduling. The fee is $10 for 10 weeks or a $5 drop in charge for one time. Bring your drum and your spirit or just yourself and your friends as we have extras. |
| Quarterly | Rita Lopienski, RMT Send email |
Cultural Gifts Store 888 S. Roselle Rd. Schaumburg IL |
Fair Share store sells drums from around the world. |
| Every Eve of the Full Moon | Hazel Send email |
Stone-Circle-Fire-Pit on the landfill at Northwestern
University (see website for directions) |
Come drum and dance and sing, building community, we bring
peace and healing in a world blessing spirit, expressing in the circle
of sharing the power of rhythm... Join us outside by the lake as we gather to celebrate the Seasonal Energies thru the power of Rhythm...on the Eve of the Full Moons... 7:30pm - 9:30pm For more information, please visit this site. |
| Every Sunday-2 HRS Before Sunset | Bryan & Tim Send email |
Indiana Dunes State Park Highway 49 South -to the beach Chesterton IN |
Come drum, I'll bring the drums I have, but by all means bring em if you got em! Free flowing drum circle which makes Sundays a very good day indeed! |
| Evening before each full moon | Salvia Brightwing Send email |
420 Kratom Avenue Indianapolis IN |
We are by invitation only. If you wish to attend you must contact us, tell us why you wish to participate and what you expect out of it. For more information, please visit this site. |
| Every Thursday Night | Various Facilitators Send email |
8481 Bash St. Suite 1100 Indianapolis IN 317-595-9065 |
Bongo Boy Music School will host a FREE Community Drum Circle every Thursday night from 7:30pm-8:30pm. All drum and percussion equipment will be provided. Feel free to bring your own though. All ages welcome. Come relieve unwanted stress. You don't even have to know how to play a drum. Come and have fun. Everyone has rhythm inside them. It's all about the groove!! Drum circles are powered by REMO. Pre-Jam begins at 7:15pm. |
| Every other Sunday starting June 4, 2006 at 5:00 pm | Varies Send email |
St. Augustine 1116 St. Claude Ave New Orleans LA 504-701-1958 |
Rythmic Roots: New Orleans Community Healing Drum Circle sponsored by Mercy Corps. Some instruments provided. Mardi Gras Indians and a Brass Band will also participate. |
| Every 4th Friday | Susan Foster Send email |
6 locke Street Andover MA 978-470-1134 |
All are welcome! |
| Second Sunday and Fourth Friday of each | Ed Rooney Send email |
Unitarian Memorial Church 102 Green St. Fairhaven, MA |
For over 8 years, a free form, improvisational drum circle. Newcomers and novices heartily welcome. Starts at 7pm on the second Sunday and fourth Friday of every month, and play until the last drummer drops. http://drumfish.bravehost.com |
| 1st Thursday of the Month | David Curry Send email |
1st UU Church of Milford 23 Pine Street Milford MA |
Open to all ages and skill levels. Lots of improvisational freestyle drumming with some basic hand drumming instruction. Extra drums available for borrowing. For more information, please visit this site. |
| 4th Tuesday of month 8:00 - 12:00am |
Nellie Hill Send email |
Lime Kiln Middle School 11650 Rte 216 Fulton MD 301-776-2382 |
This is an open family oriented drum circle. All ages are welcome. |
| 1st Sunday and 2nd & 4th Fridays of each month. 6:30pm | Rick Cormier Send email |
First Universalist (UU) Church 97 Main St Yarmouth ME 207-846-5583 |
Freestyle community drum circle open to all skill levels. Known for our welcoming atmosphere and positive and upbeat energy. |
| Monthly - random dates | Lori Fithian Send email |
Crazy wisdom Book store 114 s. main street Ann Arbor MI 734-426-7818 |
Third tuesdays through april '06, 7-9pm. call or email me for current schedule! open to all, drums provided or bring yours, all levels welcome. |
| Every Monday 6:30-8:30 p.m. | John Churchville Send email |
Oz's Music Environment 1922 Packard St. Ann Arbor MI 810 610-6581 |
Visit this site for more information. |
| Every Sunday 7-9 pm |
Sandy Mabery Send email |
Orion Art Center 115 S. Anderson St Lake Orion MI 248-535-6203 |
Community drumming no experience necessary, learn simple rhythms or improvisation, visit this site. |
| 2nd Monday of Every Month 7 - 9 pm | Christine Chubenko Send email |
Metaphysical Center of Michigan 1800 W. 14 Mile Rd. Royal Oak MI 248-655-0441 |
Enjoy a spiritual drumming experience in a safe, sacred space opened by Master Shamans, Thane and Ellen Ostroth. Learn more at their site. |
| Second Tuesday of the month May through October | Bret Wyngarden Send email |
Shore Acres Park in the Saugatuck Dunes State Park End of 138th St. Saugatuck MI |
West Michigan Drum Circle (WMDC) is a 100% free community drum gathering in a beautiful park setting with trails to Lake Michigan :-) For more info, pictures, and maps please join our webgroup at this site. |
| Every Tuesday | Rhythmic Adventures Send email |
Sun Radius Music, Int'l. 2074 South Airport Rd. West Traverse City MI 231-276-BEAT |
This weekly circle has been going on for 8+ yrs. All abilities, ages, and experience levels welcome. |
| August 27th, 2006 @ 2:30PM | Miyvka Tigan Send email |
Freedom Park (Shelter TBA) 1900 East Blvd. Charlotte NC |
The Eidolon Foundatio nis proud to present Charlotte's 2nd annual DRUMS for PEACE. For more info, please visit this site. |
| Full Moon Drum Circles (Clt, NC) | Steve Nelson Send email |
The Square (Grande Disc) Trade St. & Tryon St. Charlotte NC |
Please visit the following site for more info at this site. |
| Every 2nd Saturday of the month | Cathy & Blaise Kielar Send email |
Music Explorium 5314 Hwy 55, Ste 102 Durham NC 919-484-9090 |
2 sessions of CommUNITY Rhythm circles. First session is open to all ages & levels. Second session is open to adults & children ages 9 & up. We create amazng group songs with not just drums, but a wide variety of percussion including Suzuki Tones Chimes & Hung drum. Donation basis. |
| 3rd Mondays, 7-9 pm | Greg Whitt Send email |
Raleigh Drum Circle Lake Johnson Park 4601 Avent Ferry Road Raleigh NC 919-233-2121 |
Loaner drums available. $2. See this site for more info. |
| First Wednesday of the Month, 7:00 - 8:30 PM | Giselle Felicia Vivian, BM CHT Send email |
Apple Mountain Music |
Join Giselle Felicia Vivian, BM CHT for an evening of rhythmic play and community drumming. Includes a review of hand drumming basics, rhythm games and drum circle grooves. Focus will vary from session to session. Contact Apple Mountain Music to register/confirm drum reservation: (505) 237-2048 Registration Fee: Adults (18+): $10.00, Children (10-17): $6.00 Apple Mountain Music, 10301 Comanche NE (just w. of Morris)Visit us at www.circles4drumming.com for current schedule. |
| 1st Friday of every month 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. |
Rhythm Rising Send email |
Unitarian Universalist Church 274 Pleasant St. Concord, NH 03301 NH 603-736-4508 |
All experience levels welcome! Free! Bring your favorite hand drum or percussion instrument or come and use one of ours. This is an open ham with the goal of having fun with different musical styles and rhythms. Visit this site to learn more. |
| First Monday Night of the Month | Dorothy Sikora Send email |
Joy of Music 42 Hiawatha Ave Oceanport NJ 732-222-8703 |
Community Drum Circle 7:30pm - 9:30pm. Email me for details. |
| Sunday Afternoons Email for Dates |
Tito & Super Tumbao Send email |
Varies, Morris County 3159 Route 46 East Parsippany NJ |
Private residences so e-mail for dates and info. Free Style, no charge, drum circles. No experience necessary, just a desire to drum. I have one spare Conga. Follow the Super Tumbao! |
| Every Sunday Afternoon, 5PM-Sunset |
Wilfredo | Central Park Lake |
Afro-Cuban Rumba and other Afro-Caribbean rhythms. Since 1960 Central Park rumberos have played some of the best Rumba in the world. Free to watch and dance, but playing requires intermediate drumming skills. Show up early and bring your own drum to learn from the drummers that are already there. The tricky part is finding us... we are directly in front of The Lake. See you there. |
| 3rd Friday of Month | Giselle Felicia Vivian Send email |
Manzano Mesa Multigenerational Center Rm 4 501 Elizabeth SE Albuquerque NM 505-332-2141 |
Join PROJECT HEARTBEAT for our monthly facilitated drum circle at 7:30PM - 8:45 PM. All ages welcome. No experience required. RSVP if you will need to borrow a drum for the evening. See you in the circle! Visit this site & this site for more info about our recreational and wellness drumming programs. |
| August 11, 2007 | Ellen Peterson Send email |
240 Benjmain Hill Rd Newfield NY 607-272-7720 |
Visit this site for more information. |
| 2nd Sunday of every month | John Anderson Send email |
Oswego Tea Company 157 East 1st St. Oswego NY 315-420-2784 |
4PM till, Oswego Community Drum Circle, FREE, facilitated, e-mail John to be put on reminder list, some drums provided |
| Every Thursday evening 7:30-9:30 | Randy Brock / Richard Cisneros Send email |
Starbucks hosting Drummers Cooperative 9648 Kenwood Rd ( just north of Ronald Regan Cross Co Hwy Blue Ash OH 513-791-5224 |
We are hand drummers and dancers gathering together
to play, share and learn rhythms from their hearts, minds and past
experience. Those with experienced hands are encouraged to share
with the group. Novice players are most welcome, as are teachers. We
can enjoy drumming in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere where interest
is the only prerequisite. Please e-mail me with any questions you may
have. |
| Every Other Friday | Dan Susany Send email |
Treat Yourself Holistic 3837 Starr Center Drive Canfield OH 330-540-9010 |
For hand drummers in North-East Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, & especially the greater Youngstown Ohio area. A cooperative teaching/ learning/ lets get a groove on drum circle - based in West African Tradition with a taste of Congolese. A pan-denominational, joyous, non-judgmental, lactose free, no-fat, high energy, low carb, hypo-allergenic circle - (caution: drum joy can be addictive)...and be sure to try it at home.... For everyone and anyone interested in drumming/ dancing/ chanting ..... the rhythms of human experience. No previous drumming experience required and drums are available. Visit this site for more information. |
| Every Wednesday | Pete Carels Send email |
Varies--call ahead 6385 Contreras Rd. Oxford OH 513-523-8614 |
Weekly, semi-facilitated. Instruments to share or bring yours. 7:30-9:30. |
| Varies, email for dates | Rex Bacon, MT-BCToni Kellar/ Roots To Rhythm Send email |
PO Box 200 Senecaville OH 740-838-1343 |
Community drum circles in the Southeast/East Central area of Ohio and beyond. Dates, venues, and events vary, including ongoing Dancin'Beats Playshop drum and dance classes in Marietta, OH; regional festivals; YMCA wellness programs, etc. Please email me to be placed on email list for notices of public events. Toni. |
| Last Saturday of every month | Rex Bacon, MT-BC Send email |
Angel House 14127 Mill Hollow Lane Strongsville OH 440-846-1789 |
Community drum circle with focus on creativity and expression. Drums provided. Facilitated by a Board Certified Music Therapist. |
| 1st Sunday every month | Hope Kopf Send email |
Outdoors in the trees by the Susquehanna River at our
home 1720 Towpath Rd. Dauphin PA 717-921-2599 |
Check out our site at the events link for more info. |
| 2nd Friday of Every Month | Caryn Cziriak Send email |
Pebble Hill Interfaith Church 320 Edison-Furlong Rd Doylestown PA 215-361-2709 |
Open Community Drum Circle - 8 PM. See this site for more info. |
| 1st Saturday 1:30 | Hope W. Kopf Send email |
New LARA park |
Lewisburg Community drum circle. No experience necessary. Loaner drums available. Free but donations appreciated. |
| 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Mondays 7:00 - 9:00 | Hope W. Kopf Send email |
Northumberland |
West African drumming. No experience necessary. Loaner drums available. Free but donations appreciated. |
| September 16, 2006 | Bob Witkowski Send email |
Unity Church 140 S. Grant St Wilkes-Barre PA 570-824-7722 |
Drum circle, potluck dinner and Blessing of Drums. Pot Luck begins at 5:30 followed by blessing and drumming. Strivintg for zero waste we ask people to bring their own re-usable tableware (plates, fork, spoon, knife, glass, etc) |
| 3rd Saturday of the month | Bob Witkowski Send email |
Unity Church 140 S. Grant St Wilkes-Barre PA 570-824-7722 |
Drumming begins 6:30 PM. New drummers welcome. If you are unsure come and watch. We have extra drums to share. |
| 1st Saturday of every month | Ed Haggard Send email |
Edgehill Studios Coffee House 1201 Villa Place at Edgehill Nashville TN 615 317-3117 |
Performance by The Love Drums then an open facilitated circle 9:30-10:30pm. |
| September 30th, 2006 | David Hillendahl Send email |
CENTERPOINT 1920 Hollister Road Houston TX 713-932-7224 |
Instruments supplied or bring your own. $12 fee. |
| 3rd wednesday of every month | Bruce Winkle Send email |
Morven Park International Equestrian Center 41793 Tutt Lane Leesburg VA 703-771-7755 |
Performance by The Love Drums then an open facilitated circle 9:30-10:30pm. |
| Every 3rd Saturday Afternoon | Michael Scalia | St. Anne's Episcopal Church 1700 Wainwright Dr Reston, VA |
Visit this site for more information. |
| Every Friday | Edward Send email |
University Heights 50th & University Ave Seattle WA 206-878-1033 |
Email for more information. |
| Every Thursday | Mellina Germano Send email |
Ted Brown Music 6228 Tacoma Mall Blvd Tacoma WA 253-272-3211 |
Free Community Drum Circle, starts at 7:00. Instruments are provided, or bring your own. This fun facilitated group is open to all ages and no experience is necessary. It's a great place to bring your youth group or family. Join us! |
| Last Friday of every month | Teri Shaw Send email |
Free Spirit Books #3 - 2773 Barnet Hwy. Coquitlam, B.C. Canada |
Monthly drop-in drum/rhythm circle. Everyone welcome! |
| Every Tuesday 8:00 - 12:00am |
John Lacques Send email |
The Kathedral - Ground floor of the historic Big Bop
Building Toronto Canada |
Weekly Tuesday Drum and Dance Party, Bring some friends, Bring your drum, Come and dance. HOORAY FOR FUN!!! |
| 1st Sunday of the Month | Ron Radar Stelting Send email |
False creek community centre Ganville Island Vancouver, Canada 604-439-2412 |
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| 3rd Sunday of the Month | Ron Radar Stelting Send email |
Hastings Community Centre 3096 E Hastings Vancouver, BC, Canada 604-439-2412 |
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| Every Sunday |
Jonathan Pimenta Send email |
African Drumshack, Stables Market Jacko Jackson Road Durban, South Africa +27 837044879 |
6:00 - 7:00 Intro Session 7:00 - 10:00 p.m Freestyle Session |
| Every Friday 6:30 - 8:30 | Baz Smith Send email |
3 Bridges education centre Blackwater nr Truro 01735741008 |
Open to all levels interested in African, Cuban and Brazilian Drumming |
| July 16th, 2006 | Steve Hill Send email |
Holbeck Moor, Leeds LS11, Yorks, England Holbeck Moor Road Leeds LS11 +44 113 252 3205 |
Holbeck Gala, Holbeck Moor, off Holbeck Moor Road Leeds LS11. Numerous attractions, stalls and activities, with Drum Circles throughout the afternoon led by Steve Hill of Daftasadrum. |
| 1st & 3rd Monday of every month | Steve Ball Send email |
Ile Aiye DrumCircle Half Moon ph, 31 North Street, Bishops Stortford Herts CM23 U.K. +44 01992 767 875 |
Ile Aiye {House of Life) DrumCircle 8 'til 10 pm - £3 on the door. No experience necassary - instruments provided you can bring your own. This is your conga-ressional, obsessional, cross cultural multi racial, every gender friends forever, come along and make some noise, hands on bang a drum, rhythmical activity! |
| 2nd & 4th Monday of every month | Steve Ball Send email |
PADRC DrumCircle Park Avenue Disability Resource Centre, 65c Park Avenue, Bush Hill Park, Enfield MIddx. EN1 2HH U.K. +44 01992 767 875 |
everyone is welcome - full disabled access - inclusion based group. No experience necessary - instruments provided - you can bring your own hand drums hand percussion - 7:30 to 9:45 pm - £3 on the door - concessions available. This is another conga-ressional, obsessional, cross cultural multi racial, every gender friends forever, come along and make some noise, hands on bang a drum, rhythmical activity! |
| 2nd Saturday of every month | Wilfried Mach Send email |
Friedenskirche Hegelstrasse 40882 Ratingen / Germany |
Visit this site for more information. |