Monday, February 28, 2011

Fun Opportunity!

Hi Angela
Just thought I would send you a quick note to see if you might be aware of some families with children who would enjoy being extras in a film. My daughter is filming a short film called Breathing Lessons at the Vernon Community Arts Centre on March 18th from 9-12 and possibly another date during the week of March 27-April 1. She is looking for extras to be part of the classroom and will hopefully have the film ready to go to the Life is Good conference in May. If you wanted to pass along my phone number 250-572-3446 or email address donnavanderlip@hotmail.com or give me a call for more information that would be great too.
Donna Vanderlip

Thursday, February 24, 2011

Cross Country Skiing at Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre



Hi Everyone,
I've organized four Cross-Country Skiing sessions with lessons at Sovereign Lake Nordic Centre for Homeschoolers.

- Monday, March 21

- Thursday, March 24

- Monday, March 28

- Wednesday, March 30


Minimum is 10 Students and Maximum is 50 Students

Payment will be on arrival to the Nordic Centre.

Lessons will be at 9:30 a.m. Please arrive at 8:45 a.m. to leave time for payment and getting equipment ready.

Please e-mail Delia Major bdmajor@shaw.ca if your family is interested in participating. Please give me the number of students participating.

Friday, February 18, 2011

BOWLING on Friday Feb. 18th

Hi everyone, I have booked two lanes at Lincoln Lanes for Friday in case anyone wants to join us for bowling. They have 11:45 - 12:45 open. Arrive earlier to get your shoes and pay so that the kids can start right at 11:45.

Hope to see lots of people there!

Wednesday, February 9, 2011

Art Classes with Shannon Marsh for kids and adults

I'm passing on this information. I know that alot of us are engaged in the art classes at VCAC but in case there is anyone interested, I thought I would let you know about Shannon, if you don't already. Rhiannon did one of her classes before Christmas on mosaics and it was really awesome. Along with some fun shorter projects teaching the concepts of mosaics, they made a really gorgeous mosaic on a square ikea mirror - beautiful enough to be a family treasure. I highly recommend Shannon and her classes. She is a working artist and a great teacher who has a real way with kids. Although it was in a school setting after school, Rhiannon and Liam McCready felt welcome and comfortable. She is also offering one for adults on felting in the evening - info after the kids one.

Creative Connections For Kids presents
AFTER SCHOOL ART
“Mushy Madness”

In this 4 week program, we will create papier mache creatures… Come prepared to get madly mushy and explore this tactile art form.

BX – Tuesdays - Feb.22 to Mar.15
BEAIRSTO – Wednesdays – Feb. 23 to Mar.16
SILVERSTAR - Thursdays Feb.24 to Mar.17
3:00 – 5:00 pm

Home Schoolers & Kids from other schools welcome!

COST: $65

Registration on a first come, first served basis

Class size limited to 10

To Register Call:
Shannon Marsh @ 250-503-1965
OR
Email: violet.shannon@gmail.com
Method of Payment: Cash or Cheque

Creative Connections For Adults presents
AFTER WORK ART for ADULTS
“Fabulous Felt”

Come and enjoy an evening in Shannon’s Studio learning the ancient art of Felting. Produce unique works of functional art that can be enjoyed for years to come. Create a table piece, a small bag and a vessel.

Tuesdays: March 1st,8 and 15
7:00 until 9:00pm
Cost: $75
Includes all materials
Class Size – 4

Shannon’s Studio, Caetani Cultural Centre
3401 PV Road – Vernon

To Register
Telephone: Shannon Marsh
250-503-1965
or email:
violet.shannon@gmail.com

Monday, February 7, 2011

More Homeschool Skating Times at the Outdoor Rink

Hi Everyone,
I've booked some more skating times at the Rec. Centre Outdoor Skating Rink.

-Thursday, Feb. 10th at 10:30

-Friday, Feb. 11th at 1:30

-Tuesday, Feb. 15th at 1:30

-Thursday, Feb. 17th at 1:30

-Monday, Feb. 21st at 10:30

-Thursday, Feb. 24th at 1:30

-Monday, Feb. 28th at 10:30

-Monday, March 7th at 1:30

Hope to see you there!
Delia Major

Friday, February 4, 2011

OKANAGAN SYMPHONY FAMILY MATINEE CONCERT

OKANAGAN SYMPHONY FAMILY MATINEE CONCERT
FEBRUARY 19-20, 2011.

The special family 4-pack for $50 has been extended, and will be available right through to the day of the show.

"How the Gimquat Found Her Song" is a one-hour show aimed at kids between the ages of 2 and 12 and their families. The show was created and developed by Platypus Theatre, an Ottawa-based acting company.

The show is a musical play involving two actors and orchestra. One actor,
(Peter Duschenes, the principal of Platypus Theatre and co-creator of the
show) portrays a magician and the other (Emmanuelle Zeesman) is in fact a
puppeteer in all-black animating a large big-bird like puppet aka the
Gimquat. Much of the story is told in rhyming couplets by the Magician, who also serves a narrative function.

The Gimquat is in search of a song - a personal voice - at present she is
ashamed of hers. The magician helps her in this quest by taking the two of
them back in time to investigate music of different times to find a voice
for her. They visit a cathedral, where the monks are intoning a Gregorian
Chant (in fact sung by the musicians of the orchestra). They visit a lively
renaissance marketplace and hear a tordion played by flute and drum. They
visit the times and music of Bach, Mozart and Berlioz, then on to Offenbach
and so on through to a rap song.

In one sentence, the show is a music history lesson encapsulated in a
journey of self-discovery for the bird, a sassy, spirited character to whom
children relate unreservedly.

Sunday 20 February at the Vernon Performing ArtsCentre, Vernon, 1:30 pm
Early bird family special - if purchased by Wednesday 9 February - 4tickets for $50 Ticket price after 9 February - Adults $30, Senior $21Youth $17. Family pack of four: $69.Look forward to seeing you there!

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Skating Time Tomorrow

Hi Everyone,
I've booked some skating times in February at the Outdoor Rec Centre Skating Rink. Thursday, February 3 at 9:30 a.m. There are more to come just waiting for approval.
Home to see you there.
Delia

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Drumming Workshop with Angela Roy

I thought I would pass this on. Rhiannon is planning on participating. If you are interested in drumming, this sounds like an excellent way to try it out. Angela Roy regularly teaches children drumming and runs creativity workshops for children.

This kids drumming circle will get to perform and the fundraiser for Komasket Music Festival on Feb 12 - a family Valentine's dance.

Greetings

How are you? Life is good.

We are looking forward to the Kids Drumming workshops leading them to perform at the Valentine dance!

Komasket is all about family is when this idea was presented to me, I felt so connected.

I am very excited jam it up and share the rhythms!

Drums & percussion instruments will be provided for all the children!


Here are the up dates on…

KIDS DRUMMING WORKSHOPS:

LOCATION: Center for positive Living

2913 29th avenue

DATE: Saturday February 5th

TIME: 3:00 to 4:30 (note time change)

DATE: Friday February 11th

TIME: 3:30 to 5:00pm

Recommended Fee/ Donation:

10.00$ all funds go the KMF kids zone program

PERFORMANCE EVENT:

KMF Valentine Dance with OKA

Date: Saturday February 12th 2011

Locations: Paddle Wheel Hall

Performance Time: To be announced and confirmed (around 7pm)

Please let us know if your child is able to attend! That would be great!

Contact Angela Roy

Phone: 250-212-7594

Email: angela@expression.bc.ca

PEACE GRATITUDE

Angela

Meeting Thursday February 3

Bean to Cup booked 7 - 10. See you there.