Around our island….

Eagle, on the lookout...photo by Kevin Holmes

Let’s see what’s going on…

• Did you see Monika‘s awesome posting about bluebirds & the Preservation Trust‘s reintroduction project? Check it here…her enthusiasm is contagious.

• Tomorrow (Saturday), County Council member Rich Peterson has a meeting set at Roche Harbor Pavilion to meet constituents at 10am…everyone is invited. Here’s more.

Johnny Moses

• It’ll be worth your time to visit with Johnny Moses tomorrow at the Library at 7pm…he’s an amazing storyteller – here’s and interview with him (click here), and here’s more about him:

Johnny Moses is one of the most popular storytellers in North America. With beauty, wisdom and humor, he shares both traditional and contemporary stories in a wide variety of settings, including festivals, libraries, schools, and private gatherings.

Johnny has shared stories with thousands of people, including audiences at the prestigious National Storytelling Festival, as well as at the Lincoln Center, University of California, University of Washington, Naropa Institute and the New York Open Center.

Combining his vast store of knowledge as an oral historian and his Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Johnny also lectures on the subjects of Northwest Coast culture and spirituality in universities, colleges, and schools.

In his tradition there were no formal schools; wisdom and knowledge about all areas of life were handed down in stories. Johnny shares each story in English, traditional sign language, and one of the eight native languages that he speaks fluently.

His songs and stories delight all children, whether wide-eyed preschoolers or jaded high school students. As they listen to Johnny’s unique and authentic voice, the kids laugh, learn, and are uplifted. And they always ask him to come back again.

• Val Curtis passed this along & was pretty sure you’d want to know about it:

During the recent public meetings regarding the possible move of a Level III Sex Offender to San Juan Island, law enforcement officials stated several times that there are other sex offenders already here and that there are others who commit crimes and haven’t been caught. It is important to educate our children appropriately.

Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services, together with the Prosecutor’s Office’s Victim Services Program, will present:

“Safer Communities, Safer Kids: How Parents Can Work Together, with Organizations, and with Children to Prevent Child Sexual Abuse”
Wednesday, April 13 @ 5:30 -7 pm
Thursday, April 14 @ 10:00 – 11:30am

Limited child care will be available. Call Sandi Burt to RSVP and pre-register for child care 370-7611.

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