Earth First! Round River Rendezvous - Maine 2004

It’s ‘bout time we get together up here in Maine!

Come on out for an adventure and see what we have in store for you at the Round River Rendezvous 2004. We Maine-iacs are planning a kick-ass Rondy, and we have high hopes that each and all of you (Maine folks and out-of-towners alike) will show up for the week of June 28th-July 5th and help make it happen. Let’s rock the northeast!

 
The 2004 EF! Rendezvous will be held near Midcoast Maine to bring attention to the plans for natural gas terminals and the existing oil ports on Maine’s coastline. The exact location of the Rondy will be announced at a later time and we will have detailed directions posted at least a week before on the voicemail and website.

Workshops

Get ready for a week filled with many good workshops and discussions. There will be the usual assortment of workshops, but this year we’re also hoping to include a few topics that aren’t on the average agenda (further info later). Here is a list of topics we’re hoping to cover at this year’s event. The schedule may include some or all, but is not limited to the following:

Patriarchy, sexism, ecology, first nations history, skillshare workshops, climbing and ropes training, multigenerational activism, direct action skills, cooking for numbers, childcare, oil and empire, globalization, natural healing, dance, permaculture, farming and gardening (rural and urban), history and issues of Maine, strategy, no DNC, RNC not welcome, tracking, security culture, first aid, plant walk, etc., We’ll also have a focus on alternative energies, including biodiesel, solar, wind, and others.

If you’re interested in doing a workshop, please send us an email or voicemail (see contact info). Also, feel free to bring your skills/ideas/materials to share, and we’ll make room for unscheduled workshops and events! Check for updates of the workshop schedule at www.maineef.org.

Food

There will be a kitchen set up, so please lend a hand and help cook. There will be produce donations from local farms and gardens, and hopefully y’all can grab a thing or two on your way up as contribution!

Happenings

We couldn’t have a Rondy without fun, so bring your instruments, songs, creativity, and your dancin’ feet, ‘cause there’s gonna be a whole lotta shakin goin’ on! The bonfires will be ablaze each night and complemented with musical diversity. There will be theme nights, so everyone can get a taste of their favorite tunes. Try some folk, hip hop, metal ballad reenactments, old timey, acoustic punk, favorite 80’s tunes… You name it, it’s all welcome in Maine, so bring it on! Some planned events:

Puppet shows, poetry/spoken word, possibly an 80’s dance party and a contra dance. And of course the annual EF! Rally: come and cause a ruckus with us! Bring costumes, skits, radical cheers, etc.. and we’ll have some good times at this year’s rally. More confirmed events will be posted on our website.

The Maine EF Homebrew Challenge

The Maine-iacs are challenging you all to a friendly competition. Our Maine EF! homebrew connoisseurs have created a panel to sample all the regions’ best batches of your secret recipes. It’s in the water and we have some powerful brews! Come equipped, and show us what you got!!

What to Bring

- proper clothes: warm weather, cold weather, and wet weather clothes. Long sleeves, pants, and closed-toe shoes are recommended if you’re concerned about biting insects, ticks, and poison ivy.

- insect repellent of your choice.

- poison ivy treatment of your choice. There will be identification, prevention, and treatment training during the gathering.

- drinking water or a camping water filter if you have one.

- food to donate to the communal kitchen.

- your own dishes, cups, and utensils.

- your own toilet paper and non-toxic soap.

- washwater and drinking water containers.

- a tent & sleeping bag.

- a flashlight.

- any materials you need to run a workshop of your choice.

- toys and instruments and costumes.

- any water stuff you want. There will be places to swim.

- fishing pole.

This year’s RRR will be an eclectic week of workshops, discussions, outdoor living and a variety of entertainment; followed by the annual EF! Rally. Also, join us for other actions and events happening throughout the east this summer (check out “east coast events