What’s up…..

Let’s see what’s going on around here:

• They’re not playing hookey…there’s no school today because of President’s Day (and a long weekend that started last Thursday for the kids). Expect banks & the post office to be closed too, and say hey to the kids around town.

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One of Maddie Leiren's creations...check out the link below for more of her Threads of Austere line....

It’s always good to see & her about what Friday Harbor grads are up to.

One of the dresses designed by Leah Altman as part of her Pin Pin Apparel line....

Two fashion designers are releasing their spring lines….you can click here to check out Maddie Leiren’s Threads of Austere work. She’ll be moving back to British Columbia after she finishes school in June – the 2009 FHHS grad has been located in Los Angeles since graduation from the island.

Meanwhile, Leah Altman (FHHS ’07) has posted images of her spring offerings for Pin Pin Apparel – you can see them here. She’s got two creative bases –  operating out of both Thailand & Friday Harbor htese days.

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• It was sad to hear of killer whale L112’s death last week, and even sadder to hear that one of the contributing factors may have be sonar from the Canadian Navy (that stuff is NOT good for animals that echo-locate to get around). The best writeup I’ve seen so far (way better than the “papers” is Monika Wieland’s report on her blog. A little warning – the pictures get a bit graphic…

A necropsy is underway….

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• Bill & Rita have their Zumba classes going strong – here’s more:

Join Our ZUMBA Party!
Three Fun Dance Parties To Serve You

ZUMBA BASICS program is a Latin-inspired, dance-fitness class that incorporates Latin and international music and dance movements, creating a dynamic, exciting, exhilarating, and effective fitness system.  A ZUMBA class – known as a ZUMBA Fitness Party – combines fast and slow rhythms that tone and sculpt the body using an aerobic/fitness approach to achieve a unique blended balance of cardio and muscle-toning benefits.  For dancers or non-dancers alike.  Come and join the Party!!

GRANGE:      Mondays:  5:30pm

DANCE WORKSHOP II:  Tuesdays & Thursdays:  7:45 am
Tuesdays & Thursdays:  5:30 pm

ZUMBA GOLD is a fitness program specifically designed to take the exciting Latin and international dance rhythms created in the original ZUMBA program and bring them to the active older adult or beginning participant:  lower impact and easy-to-follow.  This outrageous dance & fitness program includes Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia, Flamenco, Tango and more.  It is guaranteed to provide participants with a safe, effective and total workout.

DANCE WORKSHOP II

Mondays & Wednesdays:  10:30 am

PUNCH CARDS NEVER EXPIRE!
For ZUMBA BASICS & ZUMBA GOLD:  $8/Drop-In
$28/4     Classes  $52/8 Classes  $72/12 Classes

ZUMBATOMIC is designed just for kids, ages 4-12.  The goal of ZUMBATOMIC is to develop a healthy lifestyle and to incorporate fitness as a natural part of children’s lives.

DANCE WORKSHOP II
Dance Happy    Combo A (Ages 4-5)    Zumbatomic & Tap    Tuesdays, 3:00 pm   ($44/month)
Dance Happy    Combo B (Ages 5-6)    Zumbatomic & Tap    Thursdays, 4:00 pm  ($44/month)
Dance Happy    Combo C (Ages 7-12)    Zumbatomic & Tap    Thursdays, 3:00 pm  ($44/month)

Call Bill and Rita Ament
360-378-9628
zumbabill (at) rockisland.com

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