dailybell: Garden of Memory – is CLOSED for covid

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2008 was the inaugural year in an ongoing, aspirational project dedicated to the observation of the sun every time it crosses the horizon and to sharing the awareness of that moment with others while ringing bells. It is based on the conviction that something as inarguable as the movement of the earth can be used as a point of unity and awareness among large groups of people who might otherwise find it impossible to agree. Want to Participate? www.facebook.com/dailybell.sunwatch/

Monday, June 21, 2021

Garden of Memory – is CLOSED for covid

June 21, 2021. Sunset 8:35 PM. San Francisco, CA.
The Garden of Memory Solstice celebration was founded by Sarah Cahill in 1995 and is held at the Chapel of the Chimes in Oakland. It’s an amazing event and has become so popular over the years and now because of covid, it is too crowded to safely celebrate together. Every year since 2008, the dailybell has participated in a group sunset bell ringing. In lieu of gathering in person this year, we invite everyone to envision each other as we are scattered around the area, watching the sunset and listening together.

The Garden of Memory always celebrates the Solstice on June 21, which coincides with the summer Solstice in most years. Occasionally, the Solstice shifts- as is the case this year. Tonight’s celebration is intentionally scheduled as a virtual stand in for our sunset bell ringing at the traditional Garden of Memory event.
Happy Solstice—again!!