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Green-fingered residents see their work bear fruit as Penge park scoops major award
PUBLISHED: 14:22 17 January 2017 | UPDATED: 14:28 17 January 2017
The gardens were neglected until volunteers decided to transform their environment
A group of green-fingered volunteers who mucked in to improve their local park in Penge have had their efforts rewarded with a major accolade.
Winsford Gardens was an unloved and neglected area until community group Penge Green Gym - also known as Friends of Winsford Gardens - got together in 2011 to transform it into a vibrant park for residents and wildlife alike.
Projects have included turning a disused concrete pond system into a vibrant bog garden that attracts insects and amphibians, and creating a series of raised beds planted with herbs and seasonal vegetables.
Now Winsford Gardens is one of only 15 parks and green spaces to receive a Special Award for Innovation from the Green Flag Award Scheme.
Brenda Little, chair of the Penge Green Gym Community Group, said "We're thrilled to learn that we've been recognised by this national scheme through their special award for Innovation.
"Here in Penge we've got a very resilient group of volunteers who really care about their local environment and turn up each week, come rain or shine, to work in the gardens.
"Local residents who are increasingly using the gardens for recreational purposes are quick to compliment us on the unstinting work we're doing to transform the gardens.
"And now, to receive this national recognition for our work is really the icing on the cake!"
Councillor Colin Smith, executive councillor for environment, added: "Our warmest congratulations go to Friends of Winsford Gardens not just for this recognition but as a shining example of what can be achieved by local people working together and caring about their local greenspace."
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The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate is 3.94%, down 5 basis points from 3.99% a week ago. 15-year fixed mortgage rates fell 6 basis points to 3.28% from 3.34% a week ago.
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MDC Alliance activist Paddington Japajapa, who was wanted by the police on allegations of inciting party supporters to embark on an illegal demonstration in Harare soon after the July 30 harmonised elections, has been arrested.
Japajapa was arrested in Gweru on Sunday and was taken to Harare Central Police Station for further investigations. He is likely to appear in court today. Police sources in Harare confirmed that Japajapa was still assisting them with investigations.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) recently issued a statement saying it was looking for nine senior MDC-Alliance officials, including Japajapa, Tendai Biti and Morgen Komichi, on allegations of inciting the illegal demonstration. Biti and Komichi have since been arrested and are appearing in court. Six people died, while property worth thousands of dollars was destroyed during the violent demonstration.
The other MDC-Alliance functionaries which are still being sought by police are Happymore Chidziva, Jim Kunaka, Mafaiti Mubaiwa, Jeff Tafadzwa Chaitezvi, Lovejoy Chitengu and Chamunorwa Madya.


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The McLean Project for the Arts (MPAartfest) will be held in McLean, VA for the second year in a row. The artfest will be held on October 5, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. at the McLean Central Park at 1234 Ingleside Avenue.
The McLean Central Park will be transformed into numerous mini art galleries where guests can visit, view and purchase artwork from various local and regional artists and craftsmen. MPAartfest is free and more than 3,500 people are expected to attend this year's festival.
Other features of the festival include the Children's Artwalk, an ArtTent and performances by local and regional entertainers. Local restaurants and community groups will be bringing refreshments for sale and ample free parking will be available. In the case of inclement weather, the artfest will be moved to the McLean Community Center which is adjacent to the park.
McLean based Embassy Suites, the upscale, all suites hotel chain is holding the "Embassy Suites The Last Airbender Sweepstakes." If you book a stay before August 31, 2010 using the special "AIR" promotion code you can win one of four The Last Airbender-themed vacations. John Lee, the VP of brand marketing for Embassy Suites says, "Embassy Suites is proud to partner with Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon Movies, brand that share in our mission to bring fun, unique experiences to families across the country."
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December Commodore's Report
Top Ten Reasons I Enjoyed 2015 at Austin Yacht Club
It is hard to believe my year as Commodore of the Austin Yacht Club has come to an end, but before the year ends, I wanted to share the Top Ten Reasons I had such a great year as your Commodore.
- The lake filled up—and the LCRA adopted a new water plan to hopefully keep from emptying it so fast when it does not rain.
- The docks all got moved back into the harbor and we have such nice easy access to the docks.
- We finally have a plan to add two new sets of steps to make it easier to get to the docks.
- We replaced Dock 5 with a new dock, and now the last of our old pipe and foam docks are gone.
- We purchased four new board boat docks for the Junior dock and will be getting nine more just like them in the next year.
- We upgraded the cabins with new beds, linens, and window coverings to make them look like really nice places to stay. And people have been renting them in record numbers.
- We added Coleman Terrell to our staff to assist our Sailing Director, Kate Noble.
- The Junior Program has a new RIB and dock to make it easier to coach our young sailors.
- Our fleet of FJs is being used more and more. Lessons are being given to teach members to sail double-handed centerboard boats and our Fleet Challenge using the FJs continues to have great attendance and fund raising.
- We have a new Board of Directors led by Commodore Molly Lewis, who will lead the Austin Yacht Club to another great year in 2016.
I had such a great time serving as your Commodore and I am glad you gave me the opportunity to do so. I think everyone will agree that my list, and probably some things I missed so I could keep it to just ten, shows what a great place we have in the Austin Yacht Club.
We have such a wonderful staff led by our General Manager Jackie Wheeless, Tom Cunningham, groundskeeper and all-around helper, and Sailing Director, Kate Noble. It was a pleasure working with all of them and also the Board of Directors that served with me. I am looking forward to the future at the Austin Yacht Club.
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Hello and good day, you good animals. It is I, a collection of elements that were once spread out across a vast and silent universe and one day came together in this improbably sentient, miraculously animate skin suit that is here interpreting the esoteric messages of those very same stars for you right now!
It is important to remind ourselves of how miraculous it is to be in a body during times like this, when the summer climate has reduced my body to an actual puddle of sweat sliming its way across town dressed exclusively in mumus and collapsing into chairs upon arrival to air conditioned buildings like an Auntie who was forced to take the stairs because the elevator went out. This is apparently what my ancestors worked for. The moral of the story? Nothing makes sense and it is too hot to believe in anything except spiked seltzers. Which, by the way, I have been chugging since I typed "hello." I invite you mix yourself something bubbly too and settle in as we examine what Cancer season has in store for us all.
As always, these horoscopes are based on the knowledge of my main girl Susan Miller, the Lil Wayne to my Drake when it comes to star wisdom. They will be accompanied by cocktail recommendations based on the stars (you're free to make them virgin as long as they're still liquid-nitrogen cold). Because yes, we are here for astrology-based guidance, but we are also here to distract ourselves from the ravages of sweat stains and the wretched human condition that is public transportation in the summer. So raise your glasses and get to scrolling.
Oh my gush, Cancer!!! It is your birthday season and all the creatures of the celestial seas are rejoicing. Out there in the astrology ocean there are so many xylophone melodies and seaweed-based party decorations! And if you're like, Sarah, chill with the under-the-sea themed birthday visions, I totally get it, but what YOU need to understand is that mystical sea creature narratives are the actual perfect metaphor for this month. There are a whole gaggle of eclipses in July (well, there are two, but they are whoppers) and you are one of the signs most touched by the energetic WAVES that are brewing. Perhaps it would help if you thought of yourself as, say, a red-haired mermaid longing for something more in life, or maybe Halle Bailey, also a mermaid, also longing for something more in life.
The first eclipse in the beginning of the month should lead to some big new opportunities swimming across your path, especially in the world of your romantic relationships. Like—say you recently met a love interest who has legs and not a tail and you've really been struggling to see how it could work out. The first eclipse in July is the time to be on the lookout for practical steps forward (such as contacting a sea witch about getting legs so you can take steps). By the end of the month, the lunar eclipse will call you to make a decision (such as whether or not it is worth it to wear bras not made out of shells and never see your magic merfamily again) but luckily, Suze says that you will have the clarity you need to be sure you're making the right choice.
Happy birthday, I love you, forks are designed to stab land-food and put it in your mouth.
Signature Summer Cocktail for Cancer
Obviously something rum-based with so many tiny drink umbrellas and skewered sections of fruit that it is basically like a fruit salad. I'm thinking a Rum Runner.
Hello sunchild, you beacon of light, you show-stealer, you spiritual equivalent of a bomb-ass highlighter, happy July! Lean in real close child, because I have a secret to tell you. Well, I don't have a secret actually, but I am here to tell you that someone probably does, and their spot is about to get hot because these eclipses are taking no prisoners. According to Suze's calculations (doesn't she seem like the abacus type to you?), the solar eclipse in the beginning of the month is going to affect you more than the lunar one at the end of July. This is because your sign is ruled by the sun, the queen of can't-keep-her-mouth shut, and she's getting her eclipse on in your twelfth house of secrets. So expect the stars to blow the roof off something in your life that has been kept just out of your line of vision.
But fret not, there is no reason to believe that this is going to be a bad secret, like your roommate has been using your toothbrush to clean the sink or something else that is totally unreasonable to worry about (according to my therapist). There could be a surprise party brewing to celebrate your one year of bangs-sobriety! Or perhaps a surprise party organized to celebrate your excellent new bangs! The universe is full of mysteries! Okay, but also I haven't mentioned that we will be in Mercury retrograde all month. This means that communication could get a little weird—you shouldn't sign any contracts or they might not pan out exactly as you planned, and if you get surprised with, like, car trouble, just take a deep breath and chalk it up to naughty Mercury.
Signature Summer Cocktail for Leo
Jungle juice. I think this recipe sounds effective, but get loose and improvise. Dude. It is summer and secrets and surprises are in the air. Why not go full throttle and just play a little hangover roulette?
Virgo! Oh it is so good to see you again you ol' rapscallion! I hope that you have been filing your nails and combing your eyebrows because you are going to have all kinds of company this month. The solar eclipse in the beginning of July illuminates your eleventh house of friendship. Eclipses are known to shake things up, and after conferring with Suze, this shakeup seems to be exactly what you need in your social life. And if you are looking at me all askance (which I hope you are because you are so cute when you're skeptical) while "No New Friends" plays in your head, I want you to consider that these new friends could bring not only joy and a touch of whimsy to your organized life, but also some interesting opportunities in business or travel.
Now, if there is travel on your horizon, I am obligated to warn you that Mercury is getting his retrograde on and things could be a little sticky. If you're not attentive you could leave your sunglasses in that absurd lil seatback pocket on the airplanes that you are inexplicably told to "stow your belongings" in although they are so tiny that only the smallest, most easily lost belongings can fit in there. The moral of the story? Keep your new friends close, and your sunglasses closer.
In other news, the lunar eclipse on the 16th will light your fifth house of true love. There are indications here that some decisive action will be necessary in this arena. I can't wait to hear how it pans out and I demand updates in the comments section, although I also accept postcards and messages conveyed via those sky banners that are like billboards attached to the backs of planes.
Signature Summer Cocktail for Virgo
You should run out right this instant and pick up some cola and red wine and mix yourself up a Kalimotxo, an iconic Basque drink. This libation is a surprising but delightful meeting of two delicious and different bevvies. (Like you and your new friends. See? Metaphors!)
Libra! You milkshake after dinner, you human fainting couch, you stargazer lily! What's good my dear star-kin? No seriously, let's list all the good things that are good right now. Megan Thee Stallion, guacamole, maximalist monochrome matching home decor, these recent whimsical looks curated by Harling, etc. You know what else is just objectively good? The effect that the solar eclipse c. early July will have on your career. The stars, according to Suze (which is what I would name her daytime call-in talk show if she had one), are pointing to a new career opportunity that has major financial potential, as well as the potential for lots of attention and praise. I know you love this because, let's be honest, Libras would literally take baths in compliments if such a thing were possible. (I think that if compliments were a liquid they would be grenadine, right?)
Okay but here is the catch—I don't know if you overheard what I was saying to Virgo up there, but Mercury is retrograding all this month starting on the 7th. This means that even though this new career opportunity might fall into your lap, be cautious about making things official until next month. If you can't wait, that's fine, just stay open to changes later on. Phew, I get so tired doling out retrograde warnings. I always feel like a wizened bridge troll hopping out from behind a boulder at everyone who attempts to pass and being like, "Nooooo!!! Ye must not travel while the spinning orb of the gods dances backwards lest chaos befall you!!" That being said, um, ye should probably not travel.
Overall, this month full of eclipses and retrogrades will not be a walk in the park, but on the other side of July you will be a wiser, stronger, more spiritually thicc version of yourself and I literally can't wait to meet you there.
Signature Summer Cocktail for Libra
Oh, queen of any gender, do I have the friggin drink for you! It's called the Summer Fling and it is rosé, lemonade, champagne, etc. This is what you need to take the edge off a difficult week, or just to match a good pink-toned going-out look.
Hello scorpling darling, may I just say that your exoskeleton is positively radiant these days? I sat beneath a giant quartz crystal pyramid and contemplated the messages that the stars have for you during this tumultuous month of eclipses and retrogrades and I have realized that the general vibe that you should be emanating this month is ease. Both the eclipses—a solar eclipse in the beginning of the month and a lunar eclipse towards the end of the month—will be very dynamic for you. Suze n' the stars predict that you may very well get bitten by the travel bug under the influence of both these eclipses. And we're not talking the "oh, let's check out that cute antique store an hour away" kind of bug. No, we're talking about bed bugs-level spiritual infestation with the urge to get out of town.
Now, scorpling, I'm very sorry that I had to pick the metaphor of infestation, and also I am equally sorry that I evoked the dreaded bed bug plague, but honestly there are no cute infestations, I looked. (and btw, friend, google image searching "cute infestations" is not an activity I would recommend.) Luckily for you, the new moon eclipse is in the water sign Cancer, which is super complementary to your energies. This suggests that you will be intrigued by whatever spontaneous travel plans show up on your agenda. By the lunar eclipse at the end of the month, you will barely have had time to unpack before you're presented with another travel opportunity, this time maybe closer to home. In order to keep your head (or your cephlothorax, as it were), you must remain at ease and open to the possibilities this month, because a lot is coming at you. Thank you so much for stopping by, hit me in the comments with your choice of the most vacation-ready shade of toenail polish.
Signature Summer Cocktail for Scorpio
I have selected a pineapple peach vodka slush as your go-to drink for July. This drink is the (eurocentric) flavor simulacrum of the word "exotic" which will complement your travel-filled month. Plus it is a slush, because the slush is the ultimate form of summer drink and I love you.
Imagine yourself walking into an imposing office with a massive desk made of dark wood that looks so impossibly heavy and substantial you are sure that it will outlive human society as we know it. Behind the desk is a large oxblood leather chair containing a shadowy figure who is gazing out the massive office windows. Upon your entrance, the chair spins slowly around to face you, and sitting in that expensive-looking chair…is you! Only you look older, wealthier. You have massive shoulder pads, a large pinky ring, and a stern expression. Old wealthy you says, "I am glad you learned to time travel so you could speak to future you, which is me. Sit down child, it is time to discuss your finances, because one day all this will be yours."
Oh my gush, do you have the chills? No? Just cold from the air conditioning? Fine. Well, not only was that the opening scene of my screenplay for a psychological time-travel thriller I'm calling, "Sagittarius in July," but also it is basically what the stars are serving this month. Both of these naughty eclipses will be shaking things up in the financial houses of your chart. With the solar eclipse in the beginning of July, you will be spelunking into your contemplative depths to think long and hard about money—your relationship to the money you have right now, and how to make more of it. Suze sees that there might be some kind of financial windfall, maybe having to do with your family. So call Aunt Melynda and tell her how hot she looks on Facebook in all those new pics from her Boca Raton girls' trip.
Be warned though: By the end of the month, the lunar eclipse might bring up some unexpected bills, so gird your loins and your money belt, just in case. Oh! And Mercury is in retrograde all this month so if that money is coming with documents you need to sign, try to push it off until August. Overall you're looking great this month, Sag, and I hope you treat yourself to the finest caviars and spa days because you deserve it.
Signature Summer Cocktail for Sagittarius
Okay Daddy Morebucks, July's Sag cocktail is the Easy Money Martini. Now, the ingredients, which are basically just chocolate liqueur and vodka, may not sound immediately enticing in the heat of the summer, but just think about how cool you'll sound requesting it from the actual bartender. You can pour it into a plant if you don't like it.
Oh you sweet cuddly sea-goat, welcome to the summer, or as we call summer around my apartment, Ol Man Sum-Sum. Cap, I have such high hopes for you. I hope that you have found the bougiest aluminum-free deodorant on the market with a rare and botanical scent at your local TJ Maxx for 70% off its retail price. I hope that you find the summer trousers of your dreams. I also hope that you are ready for all the intimate happenings that the stars have in store for you this month.
The new moon solar eclipse in early July will have you focused on your closest human partners. This could be your lover or, as we call those around my apartment, your lil romance buddy. It could also be your business partner or your closest collaborator. This eclipse is cropping up in your seventh house, where trés serious commitments such as marriage and joint pet ownership contracts reside. The lunar eclipse at the end of the month will be all about you getting real intimate with your own desires. Eclipses are known to really shake things up, to rock the boat, to crack some eggs, to do all those things various English idioms do to imply unexpected events that shift your perception. (Here are some new idioms along these lines that I submit for your consideration— to wiggle the toes, to drop some sushi in the soy sauce dish, to put some salt in the sugar bowl—please give feedback in the comments section, thank you.) Since both of these eclipses will have you considering if you feel fulfilled, it is important to be gentle with yourself and try not to react to the upheaval so much as respond. Yes, I am ominously suggesting that the stars are forecasting breakups and shake-ups this month, but they may not take the form you expect, and they surely will help you grow into your truest self.
Signature Summer Cocktail for Capricorn
My mother always said, when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. Then, put some gin in it. No, she didn't say that. But my children will one day say that about their mother because it is now one of my life mottos. This month may have some lemons for you Cap, but so many delicious things REQUIRE that lemony zing to really make everything come together. Like this cocktail, Cucumber Gin Lemonade. Without the lemons, you would just be drinking cucumbers and gin like a friggin alien. See? Everything is gonna be just fine.
Oh you dear sweet Aquarius, lil angel of the avant garde, pusher of boundaries, reacher for the stars, I hope that in June you found a signature perfume, got a free upgrade to first class at the airport, and got yourself some of those nice hangers made of wood. I wish this for you both because you deserve every good thing this world has to offer and because, according to the stars, the immediate future has some changes a-brewing on the home-front and I want you to be ready.
The solar eclipse on the new moon will ask you to consider your daily routine. How are you spending your time? If you were to do a pie chart of the things you gave your attention to every day, what would the biggest slices be? Perhaps your biggest slices include hours spent online shopping for wigs in order to disguise yourself so completely that your neighbors think that there are multiple people living in your apartment! Or, perhaps you spend your time trying to teach your cat to untie shoelaces because his little dexterous paws seem to be made for that task and since he's not paying rent he better contribute at least some menial chores. Whatever your time pie slice might represent, the eclipse is pushing you to consider whether or not these activities align with your highest intentions.
Also important: Suze, has predicted that if there is anyone who has been doing some dirty dealings behind your back, expect that shit to come to light around the 16th. But my sweet human creature whom I love the way I love stranger-babies that I see on public transportation wearing just socks and no shoes because of course they don't need shoes, I am sure that you will handle all this change with grace, dignity, and panache.
Signature Summer Cocktail for Aquarius
So it turns out that there is a cocktail named after pretty much everything, how exciting is that! When channelling the theme of your astrologically defined libation, I really found that grace is the word you need to swallow and then digest and let it be transformed by your organs and blood and stuff into full embodiment! So try this one, it's called Awaiting Grace and it sounds rather adventurous.
Wow, I am so excited that we are getting a chance to chat, Pisces! I feel like we haven't seen each other in so long and you probably have updates re: house plants and hot takes on the wrap dress, but we must save those for the comments section because I have big romance news for you. This first solar eclipse in the beginning of the month will be in your fifth house of love. With the eclipse in watery Cancer, the celestial energy is creating incredibly favorable conditions for you to thrive.
For you, this month of watery confluence is like when cynobacteria popped into existence 3.9 billion years ago and became the first living organisms on Earth! How so, you ask? Well, these v important early life forms were only able to exist because of the improbably perfect aqueous conditions. With your watery sun sign and the eclipse in Cancer, conditions are just right for your love life to experience a (algal) bloom that could really breathe new life into you (that's what cynobacteria did that was so important—inhaled carbon dioxide and exhaled oxygen making the planet's atmosphere hospitable to other life forms!). Wow I love talking about early life forms and bacterial generosity, but we must return to your astrological messages, Pisces, because I have more to tell you.
The second eclipse in Capricorn could bring to light some secrets or betrayals in the friendship arena. But, luckily for you, the Capricorn energies complement your own and this revelation will rather quickly work itself out in your favor. Last thing, don't buy electronics, like an A.I. Bratz doll that tells you to loosen up and put on some eyeshadow, for instance, because Mercury is retrograding and likes to be mischievous with tech. That was so fun! I will super miss you so please come back with updates re: your love life in August and also hmu for more bacteria talk.
Signature Summer Cocktail for Pisces
Channelling all astrological and thematic information from your reading this month, I have decided that you should probably be doing jello shots. And I know you're probably like, Hey! Libra got champagne! To which I'm like, life's not fair buckaroo and you've got an eclipse in your fifth house so, like, you're gonna be fine. Chew your jello shot and count your blessings.
Fire child, July is going to be quite a month for you. Let's do your reading in the form of a sandwich—good stuff is the bread and challenging stuff is the filling. The big news this month are the two eclipses and Mercury retrograde. During the solar eclipse in the beginning of the month, you could see some major changes in your living situation or your home life. This could mean a renovation or an all-out relocation. And if you're like, Oh no! I don't have nearly enough hatboxes to safely move my collection of diadems and fascinators— don't worry! Suze says that Uranus in your second house of earned income is shining some light on this eclipse so it is very likely that the necessary hatbox purchase will be at a much better price than you imagined.
That was the fluffy brioche of your sandwich. Now for the unhappy meat, say, a bologna? Or perhaps a very dry slab of turkey? Unexpected costs could crop up this month, especially related to artistic endeavors. Also, according to Suze, around mid-month you may be asked to take on some burdensome responsibility that you really don't want to do but feel obligated to do. Watch out for that emotionally needy friend with the geriatric pet iguana, because you could very well end up footing the bill and doing the emotional heavy lifting for end-of-life iguana care if you're not careful.
Okay last thing: Mercury is in retrograde this month so it might be extra difficult to lovingly communicate to the iguana friend that you think her lizard is a prehistoric monster sent into the future to be gross and disturbing and you don't want to touch it. That wasn't so bad right? Just some retrograde and hypothetical almost-dead iguanas to dodge!
Here's the bottom brioche: July only lasts one month. Also, cocktails exist. See below.
Signature Summer Cocktail for Aries
The stars and I recommend a strong drink with a punny name to lift your spirits through July. Rosemary, Baby is a delightful lemony bevvie with the classy herbal addition of rosemary. An elegant drink for entertaining, or to round out the flavor of an unhappy meat sandwich.
You precious mammal with beautiful hands, how are you? I wish that we had planned this chat earlier because I think that you could have launched your career as a motivational speaker for all other signs due to all the work you've been doing this summer cultivating your most authentic self. We could have done goodie bags, I could have baked, there would have definitely been a theme, it would have been so good. But alas, here we are, and I must resign myself to personally applauding you for all the phenomenal internal innovation you've been doing since Uranus (the planet of unpredictable genius and creativity) entered Taurus in March. I am clapping in my house and my cat hates it because I think he envies the percussive potential of my furless palms, but you're welcome.
In July, all this work is going to be bolstered and pushed forward by the two eclipses, both of which are happening in the parts of your chart that have to do with writing, lecturing, and basically just communicating your brilliance to the world. According to Suze, the solar eclipse in the beginning of the month is likely to open up the possibility for new opportunities, especially in the realm of communication, so be on the lookout for that kind of thing. Once you land your new gig, or really begin creating in earnest, Mercury retrograde has some challenging flies in your ointment. During a retrograde such as this, you will be prone to making little slip-ups. So make sure that you slow down and double check your details!
By the time that the lunar eclipse rolls around at the end of the month, you may feel a bit overwhelmed. But, in the infinite wisdom of the stars, you have favorable aspects for travel from July 16th onward, especially abroad. Why not take a wee galavant and refresh your mind? Suze and I think that would be great for you. Just mind the normal retrograde stuff, don't lose your headphones or your passport and don't buy any robots.
Signature Summer Cocktail for Taurus
In the spirit of celebration, and to make up for your big launch party as a motivational speaker that I botched, I offer you the Citrus Celebration, a cocktail that is probably exactly what you think it is. There is champagne, and vodka, and my apologies for being negligent.
Greetings airbaby, are you feeling the summertime nap vibes? I know that many people think of the colder seasons as nap seasons, but I go outside for like five minutes in July and then need to go home and take a cold shower then dry off in my sheets as I drift into a wee siesta. If you are also feeling these sleepy sensations, it may also be due in part to all the Mercury activity going on this month, taking your usual verve right out of you. All the signs feel these retrogrades, but Mercury is your ruling planet and so you are prone to feel a retrograde more than most. This means there are some hurdles coming your way, but with a little planning the worst of it will slide right off you like water droplets on a mallard. Ah, yes, that should be your inspirational animal this month, Gem, a mallard! Mallards are "dabbling ducks" which is the cutest phrase I have said all day. This means that to get food, they tip their little bodies face first into the water while their butts stick up above the surface, warming hearts everywhere. This is the strategy you should employ to get you through the retrograde. When you see new opportunities roiling below the surface this month, don't dunk yaself all the way in, keep your butt above water and dabble for a while. Suze says July is all about watching and waiting for you, so be patient.
Around the lunar eclipse things could get a bit complicated in the matters of family and other people's money, so be gentle with yourself and set firm boundaries to keep the stress at bay. Luckily, Saturn and Neptune are brunching in your fifth house of awards and honors, so even with the trying bits of July, it looks like your reputation and your career will be protected from any turbulence.
Signature Summer Cocktail for Gemini
The astrologically correct cocktail for you this month, Gemini, is the Fluffy Duck, for obvious reasons. Yes, it sounds delish, but also I hope that this drink will remind you to be easy and to keep dabbling your way through this retrograde.
Illustration by Audrey H. Weber.


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March 30-April 3, 2020
Update 3/12/2020
We regret to announce that, out of an abundance of caution regarding the coronavirus, we are cancelling our 2020 Ukulele Band Camp. While we love hosting this event, and our entire staff looks forward to hearing the music and the laughter this group generates, we know that canceling is the wisest course of action.
Keep playing your ukuleles and washing your hands, folks. If anyone writes a song about the coronavirus, share it on our Facebook page. Until we meet again, aloha!
Do you love the ukulele? Want to play and learn with the best? Then the Menucha Ukulele Band Camp is for you. Four nights and three days of intense fun, ukulele instruction, and merry music-making within the structure of a band, led by some of the ukulele world's finest band masters. Each morning begins with a short singing session to warm up our voices and a third session is offered each day in extra-curricular musical skills – acoustic bass, singing, accordion, improvising, claw-hammer technique, etc. There will also be time to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Menucha, and get to know your fellow students in evening entertainment, jam sessions and open mic. Band Camp is truly a unique and wonderful experience, and registrations are limited to help provide an intimate and in depth educational experience. It's also a lot of fun. Our goal is to provide you with exciting challenges by learning to be in a band, playing together and taking risks. This can happen more easily if you have a solid foundation. Click the "FAQ" tab below for more information about Ukulele Band Camp.
2020 Faculty: Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer, the Canote Brothers, Kevin Carroll, Aaron Keim, Nicole Keim, Matt Weiner, Nova Devonie
Artistic Director: Marianne Brogan, Portland Ukulele Association
Fun Article Featuring our Camp: Ukulele, a Four-Stringed Phenomenon
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Want to just look at the schedule online….scroll down then click on "Schedule"
Marcy Marxer
Ragtime – Level 2-4 – Three Day Class
This class will celebrate three hits of Ragtime Music. We'll play one tune each day, first playing through the chords and singing, then adding a wild Chord Melody instrumental break. The tunes will be: "Five Ft. Two (Has Anybody Seen My Gal?)", "Bye Bye Blues" and "Alexander's Ragtime Band".
Marcy Marxer
Hawaiian Swing (Hapa Haole) – All Levels – Drop In Class
Sing along and swing along to the romantic songs of the islands. "Little Grass Shack" – a very early Hapa Haole song, "Waikiki", "You're at a Luau Now", "The Girl In The Coconut Hat", "Ten Tiny Toes" and many more. This class is centered on the ukulele but all instruments are welcome and encouraged.
Cathy Fink
Clawhammer Ukulele – Level 2/3 – Three day class
Please note prerequisites – this class is for level 2 and above.
The classic banjo style adapts beautifully to ukuleles tuned with a high G. Improve your skills with the basic right hand technique and how it works with the left hand for a whole different sound. Think Pete Seeger or Grandpa Jones on ukulele!
Prerequisites: Cathy has graciously unlocked the lessons 3-9 (of 15) from Module 1 of an instruction product from her web site store. Please take advantage of this by viewing these 5-minute lessons and practicing before camp starts. Cathy suggests that you learn at least these eight lessons, confidently. Then we will not be working on right hand technique as much as "putting it together". If you want to go through all of module 1, that would be even better.
The unlocked lessons on youtube are as follows:
Module 1- lesson 3 https://youtu.be/8iaO7tEX0Jg – Right hand exercises
Module 1- lesson 4 https://youtu.be/Yx9T5wysALM – Changing chords in G & C
Module 1- lesson 5 https://youtu.be/suJwXDgnUOU – C scale
Module 1- lesson 6 https://youtu.be/_8iWbddnBnA – 3 Blind mice
Module 1- Lesson 7 – https://youtu.be/b4w95kd-114 – playing lead in C (Mary Had a Little Lamb)
Module 1- Lesson 8 – https://youtu.be/nMeKcANjJas – playing lead in G (Mary Had A Little Lamb)
Module 1- Lesson 9 – https://youtu.be/XkH84gMvfrk – Skip to My Lou in C
Module 2- Lesson 1 – https://youtu.be/CWSCfAWH7so – drop thumb
Module 2- Lesson 2 – https://youtu.be/jeoBi0rGgu4 – C tuning
Modules 1 & 2 together sold here: https://preview.tinyurl.com/yd7e7ntu
Cathy Fink
Yodeling Songbook – All levels – Drop In Class
Bette Midler learned to yodel from Cathy¹s Homespun Lessons and so can you! Learn the basics of yodeling and then we'll learn a few yodeling
songs on the uke to make it all worthwhile!
Kevin Carroll
Kevin's All-Camp Music is here.
Audio files for practicing the All-Camp music are here.
The Art of the Ensemble – All Levels – Three Day Class
This class will introduce your group to the great joy that comes from playing instrumental music in an ukulele ensemble or "Ukestra." I will provide two arrangements in standard notation and tablature for 4 ukuleles and bass. We will explore the concepts of differentiation, space, listening, dynamics, and rhythmic unity as we bring ensemble music to life in this 3-day class. I will provide two differentiated arrangements for beginners, intermediate and advanced players to play together. Each arrangement will bring different challenges and rewards to each player and the group as a whole.
High- and Low-G friendly. ** Prior experience with reading musical notation or tablature strongly recommended**
🙁 Lori messed up, you don't need the handouts before class. We'll have them for you when you get there.
Kevin Carroll
Intro to African Ukulele – All Levels – Drop In Class
This unusual offering introduces the hypnotic and expressive qualities of African music. The music of the Congo, South Africa, Zimbabwe and Mali will be highlighted as we get a feel for the forms and rhythms of this powerful music.
🙁 Lori messed up, you don't need the handouts before class. We'll have them for you when you get there.
The Canote Brothers
Right Hand Techniques for Rhythm and Melody – Intermediate and up –Three Day Class
A survey of Appalachian guitar and banjo techniques on uke! Including:
Thumb lead 2 finger picking, Carter Family style, and Intro to Clawhammer!
We'll also explore some classic Rhythmic Tricks, such as the triplet, the syncopated strum, and the George Formby Split Stroke!
The Canote Brothers
Old Time, Western Swing and Novelty Gems! – All Levels – Drop In Class
Let's explore repertoire from the early days of recording, including; the Hoosier Hot Shots, Ukulele Ike, Charlie Poole, and Uncle Dave Macon! From 3 chords to more chords! We'll sing and play songs such as, "That's what I Call Keen!" and "It's my Lazy Day!" Song sheets provided.
Aaron Keim
Chord Progressions and Substitutions – All Levels – Drop In Class
Explore the theory and practice of common chord progressions in several musical styles. We'll learn why those progressions work and how we can alter them by substituting other chords. Yes, it's music theory, but we will have fun!
Camp check-in begins at 3:00 pm on Monday. First official meeting is at 4:00 pm in Wright Hall!
Camp ends on Friday morning after breakfast.
Want to download a copy of the daily schedule? Click here!
|2020 Schedule!
|Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
|7:50 a.m.
|Volunteer Servers report to dining room in Wright Hall
|8-8:45 a.m. Breakfast
|9:00 – 9:30 a.m.
|Choral Warm up in Wright Hall
|10:00 – 11:15 a.m. Class Sessions
|Marcy Marxer
Hawaiian Swing (Hapa Haole)
Drop-in Class (Greenhouse)
|Kevin Carroll
The Art of the Ensemble
3-Day Class (Creevey)
|The Canote Bros.
Old Time, Western Swing and Novelty
Drop-in Class (Ballard)
|Cathy Fink
Clawhammer Ukulele, Intermediate
3-Day Class (Wright Hall)
|11:50 a.m.
|Volunteer Servers report to dining room in Wright Hall
|Noon – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
|Nom, nom, nom
|1:15-2:00 p.m.
|All Camp band session in Wright Hall. (See the All-Camp Orchestra Piece)
|2:30-3:45 p.m. Class Sessions
|Marcy Marxer
3-Day Class(Greenhouse)
|Kevin Carroll
Intro to African Ukulele
Drop-in Class (Creevey)
|The Canote Bros
Right Hand Techniques for Rhythm & Melody
3-Day Class (Ballard)
|Cathy Fink
Yodeling Songbook
Drop-in Class (Wright Hall)
|4:30 – 5:30 p.m.
|Matt Weiner
Bass Class
in Faculty Lounge, Wright Hall
|Aaron Keim, Chord Progressions & Substitutions,
All Levels, Drop In, Faculty Lounge, Wright Hall
|Serendipity workshops: check the whiteboard in the Wright Hall Foyer after lunch for descriptions and locations
|5:50 p.m.
|Volunteer Servers report to dining room in Wright Hall
|6-7 p.m. Dinner
|(Dinner will be at 5:30 pm on Wednesday followed by the concert at the Grange Hall at 7pm)
|7:15 p.m. Entertainment
|Various: Open mic, activities, entertainment, jams.
Monday: Beatles jam;
Tuesday: shake your booty;
Wednesday: Faculty Concert at the Grange Hall;
Thursday: open mic including class performances.
|Teachers will describe their classes Monday evening after dinner. 3-day classes are generally more challenging. Talk to the teacher if you have questions.
Drop-in classes are all levels.
The Canote Brothers Greg and Jere Canote are identical twins whose music is all about having a good time. They do, and you will. It's steeped in vintage Americana — forgotten fiddle tunes, swing classics, and quirky novelty songs — but with their own twists (and a few of their brilliant original takes on the world around us). They're fabulous musicians, moving effortlessly among fiddle, guitar, banjo, ukulele, and various hybrids, and their genetically-matched voices recall brother duets from the Blue Sky Boys to the Everlys. Greg and Jere were instructors at Menucha's very first Ukulele Band Camp, and several after that…we're thrilled that they're returning for our 10th! "The humor, good-natured mischief, and musical skills that the Canotes share are so infectious that it is impossible not to have a great time when they perform. They are always a treat, both as entertainers and musicians." – John Miller, Guitar Guru
Cathy Fink & Marcy Marxer TWO-TIME GRAMMY® Award Winners, Cathy Fink and Marcy Marxer are master musicians with a career spanning over 35 years. Their superb harmonies are backed by instrumental virtuosity on the guitar, five string banjo, cello banjo, ukulele, mandolin, and more. Their repertoire ranges from classic country to western swing, gypsy jazz to bluegrass, and old-time string band to contemporary folk. They have performed with Pete Seeger, been keynote singers for the AFL-CIO, appeared on the "Today Show" and played on National Public Radio. Cathy and Marcy are consummate entertainers, master musicians and trailblazers in multiple genres of folk, country, swing and family music. They are also two fun loving gals of the ukulele. Each year, the duo organizes and performs in the UKEFEST at THE MUSIC CENTER at STRATHMORE, drawing 2,300 fans. This five-day camp and free community concert pulls together players of all levels and fans to fuel them! They have also taught/performed at Ashokan Uke Festival, Milwaukee Uke Fest, Uke Ceiliedh of Nova Scotia, Port Townsend Uke Fest & Camp, Midland Ukefest (Ont.), Richmond Ukefest, Mt. Airy Ukefest, Steve Kaufman's Acoustic Kamp, Swannanoa Gathering and many more. As keynotes for the American Music Therapy Association, Cathy & Marcy brought the uke to hundreds of music therapists and as a result, there are university level music therapy courses in ukulele! As performers, Cathy & Marcy have spent 38 years on tour worldwide from Japan to New Zealand, Vancouver to New York, China, Malaysia, and everywhere in between. Recent shows include the GRAMMY Museum (LA), Smithsonian Folklife Festival (Washington, DC) and Wolf Trap Theater in the Woods (VA), Tuscon Folk Festival and Chicago's WFMT Folk Festival. Cathy and Marcy's first appearance at Menucha's Ukulele Band Camp was in 2018 and we're delighted they're coming back for seconds! "As close to flawless folk/bluegrass as it gets…" – Billboard magazine "They are spellbinding acoustic musicians, with a rare mastery of American roots styles." – Boston Globe
Aaron & Nicole Keim No stranger to the ukulele world, Aaron has been teaching ukulele techniques and performing at festivals since 2004. As an educator with a bachelor's degree in Music Education and a master's degree in Musicology, his true talents lie in his ability to adapt instruction to fit a wide range of learners and learning styles. Aaron is an ambassador for old time folk music in the ukulele world, adapting banjo and guitar techniques to the ukulele (including playing in the "clawhammer" tradition). His YouTube instructional videos have gained a worldwide following and have led to teaching and performing opportunities in N. America, Europe and Australia. Aaron is also a luthier, building instruments for Mya-Moe ukuleles 2011-2018 and as Beansprout Musical Instruments since 2007. www.thebeansprout.com Nicole earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in Music Education and taught K-5 elementary school music for nine years in the public schools while living in Colorado. She sang professionally for several years with the nationally recognized Ars Nova Singers and has taught private voice and piano lessons to students of all ages since 2002. In 2012 (after moving to Oregon), Nicole took a sabbatical from teaching elementary school in order focus on her fiber arts business and to perform and travel with Aaron as The Quiet American. She has taught several singing workshops and has developed a passion for teaching beginning ukulele instruction to adult learners. Aaron and Nicole have also self published several educational ukulele books with topics ranging from jug band songs to fingerstyle technique. Many of their books include instructional videos on YouTube, which has contributed to the worldwide success of their products. Nicole's handwritten notation and illustrations in these books are the perfect compliment to Aaron's well-planned scope and sequence of lessons, ukulele arrangements and original compositions. Menucha's Ukulele Band Camp has been fortunate to include Aaron & Nicole's gifts since 2014!
Kevin Carroll Equally passionate about music, education and ukulele, Kevin seeks to inspire and empower students to exercise their birthright of making music. He has completed three years of course study in the James Hill Ukulele Initiative Teacher Certification Program and has been hired as an instructor for the program in Vancouver and Toronto. This training has served to make Ukulele in the Classroom a popular and successful learning approach in Austin. Note-reading, arranging, conducting and teacher training are areas of specialization for Kevin. Kevin's scope of teaching includes Texas-based music, Blues, Jazz, Soul, Funk, Celtic, Classical, African-based music, and Mariachi. Among his biggest passions in teaching are working with ukulele ensembles (with his differentiated Ukestra approach) and beginners of all ages. Kevin instructs at ukulele workshops internationally and teaches both private and group music lessons to all ages and levels in Austin, TX. He has published a book of traditional Celtic music titled Ukulele Ceilidh and is releasing a series of differentiated arrangements in Fall of 2019 The Art of the Ensemble for Ukulele and Bass. Kevin is also a performing and recording artist in his own right. He is launching (Fall 2019) a ukulele-based music education company called edUKEcation.com which brings lessons and instruments to schools, youth groups and other ukulele communities. An experienced workshop leader, Kevin has taught at Menucha Ukulele Band Camp in 2016; he's also taught at Port Townsend Ukulele Festival, Ashokan Ukulele Festival, Midwest Ukulele and Harmonica Festival, Harrison Hot Springs and numerous other fests and retreats. He has been a resident of Austin, TX for over 25 years where he has played guitar and toured across the globe with Americana artists such as the Flatlanders (Joe Ely, Butch Hancock and Jimmie Dale Gilmore), Jimmy LaFave, Alejandro Escovedo, Robyn Ludwick, Charlie and Bruce Robison and many others. In addition to leading his own groups as a singer/songwriter, Kevin has produced albums and written songs for several Austin artists. "Kevin is a man on a ukulele mission. I've been playing the ukulele for 25 years, and I thought I'd heard it all. Then Kevin comes along with this 'resolUKEtion' album and brings a fresh perspective to the instrument. His love for folk, blues and roots music really comes out. Plus, he's a really nice guy and a passionate teacher of the instrument." – James Hill
Nova Devonie Nova Karina Devonie hails originally from Vancouver BC. She has been delighting audiences with her sensitive (and sometimes humorous) accordion playing, sonorous singing style, and sideways fashion sense since the early 1980's. Nova moved to Seattle to join swingabilly cowgirl supergroup "Ranch Romance," and stayed to make it her home after that band ended its touring days. She now performs with several bands including "Miles and Karina," "The Buckaroosters," and "The Rolling Blackouts." Besides gigging, Nova teaches private piano accordion lessons, and has been on staff as instrumentalist and instigator for several years at the Puget Sound Guitar Workshop. We're proud to say that she's been a part of every single Menucha Ukulele Band Camp! She looks forward to hanging out and making music in the fabulous ukulele milieu.
Big tone and solid rhythm have made Matt Weiner one of the busiest bass players in the Northwest. Inspired by the "prebop" bass players and their music, he's slapping out a syncopated jazz feel on one tune, on another bowing a folksy melody. Matt frequently performs upward of 200 shows per year, He can be spotted around Seattle and other places plucking, bowing and slapping his gut-strung bass with Jacob Zimmerman, Ray Skjelbred, Del Rey, Barton Carroll, Bric-a-Brac Trio, Squirrel Butter, Wayne Horvitz, Eli Rosenblatt, Casey MacGill and many others. He has also recorded and performed with The Todalo Shakers, The Hot Club of Cowtown, The Asylum Street Spankers, Butch Thompson, Becky Kilgore, Danny Barnes, Matt Munisteri, Jon-Erik Kellso, Rani Arbo and James Hill. He played the role of bass player Joe B. Mauldin in the 5th Avenue Theatre production of Buddy: The Buddy Holly Story. At The Ukeshack #1, an album of bass and ukulele duets with Del Rey, was released in 2007. Over two decades of experience has made Matt a highly sought-after teacher. He teaches bass (bass guitar and double bass) private lessons and workshops at Dusty Strings in Seattle. He's also traveled widely to teach at camps and festivals: the Puget Sound Guitar Workshop, the Yukon Woodshed Acoustic Music Workshop, The Portland Ukulele Festival, and 4 different Centrum music camps: the Ukulele Festival, the Country Blues Festival, Voiceworks and the Hot Strings Vintage Jazz Workshop. He's been a part of Menucha's Ukulele Band Camp since the very beginning, not missing a year!
Ukulele Band Camp Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What skill levels are required for camp? If you are wondering if this camp is for you, please read on. Band Camp is offered for the advanced-beginner, intermediate, and advanced players. The word "Beginner" covers a lot of ground, and the faculty recognize that there will be a range of skills in class and usually provide different parts to accommodate the students. Most teachers expect that the students know more than a few chords, and are capable of changing chords smoothly and in rhythm. We have devised an exercise to help you evaluate what you might want to work on before camp so you get the most our of your musical experience. Try the following exercise in three different keys. Use a metronome! At 60 beats per minute, play each chord four times (four beats per chord). Play the chords without diagrams, that is, by heart. C – Am – F – G7 – C It should take 20 seconds. Try it in this key as well: G – Em – C – D7 – G Extra Credit: F – Dm – Bb – C7 – F If you can do this, then you will get the most out of your classroom experience! You might have difficulty making the chord sound beautiful, even though you know how to play it (B-flat anyone?). Not to worry – the teachers can help you with that. If you need to look up any of the chords, then you know what you may want to work on before the camp starts. For more help deciding what level you've reached, please click here for our Uke Class Levels page.
Q: I understand that private lodging gets booked fast. You're right – register early and snag one of these highly sought-after accommodations.
Q: Tell me about semi-private: can I specify the person I share with? Some members of my Uke group may be coming, so perhaps I could room with them? Menucha has several semi-private rooms, which means 2-3 people per room (twin or queen beds) and usually (but not always) your own bathroom. If you and your spouse/partner both want to attend, you can be placed in a semi-private room together with the other beds blocked out. There are also community lodging rooms, our most affordable. They can house 3-5 people per room, depending on size; a few of these have private bathrooms while most others have a bathroom next door or down the hall. Menucha's community lodgings are bunk rooms. (You would not be required to sleep in a top bunk if you don't want to; each guest gets one "set" so you'd be able to sleep on the bottom bed and store your stuff on the bunk above or vice-versa). If you have a group you regularly jam with and want to room near each other, in most cases this can be arranged. Please contact our office. 503-695-2243.
Q: I have other instruments that I would like to bring – what is the policy? A: Any acoustic instrument is acceptable. Volume may be an issue and please note: band camp is an acoustic environment. Professional musicians have been hired to provide band accompaniment. Instruments that must be plugged into an amplifier, such as the "ukulele bass," are not allowed in the band classes, and may only be used outside of class in groups that allow it.
What about Class Levels?
Differing levels of ability are expected at Band Camp. Teachers will describe their classes on the first evening and you'll have an opportunity to talk to them and, if needed, change your class selection. One strategy might be to select one class where you'll be challenged, because that's where the learning occurs, and one class where you already have an established level of comfort.
LEVEL 1 beginner: Ukulele Band Camp is not providing a jump start track this year. (these are students at level 1). Depending on your musical background and confidence you may still decide to attend. The LEVEL 1 beginner has been playing for 3-6 months and has learned 3-4 chords but hesitates in-between chord changes to move the fingers to the next location. This student will want to "bone up" and reach for level two skills to give you a better foundation for classes. Suggested chords to memorize: C, Am, F, G7 (key of C family). And G, Em, C, D7 (Key of G family).
LEVEL 2 advanced beginner: This player knows a handful of chords and can move from one chord to another without pausing. May have trouble with barre chords, and has developed a strum or two or a finger pattern for picking. Level 3 players in these bands can practice leads and chord inversions.
LEVEL 3 intermediate: This player can hold a steady rhythm, and is competent with a variety of basic chords (for example: A, Am, B7, C, C7, D, Dm, E7, Em, G, and G7). Understands simple chord progressions (such as I, IV, V chords), can sing and strum at the same time, and learns chords to simple tunes fairly quickly.
LEVEL 4 intermediate/advanced: This player can hear I, IV, and V chords, has mastered some chord inversions, knows there is life above the fifth fret, and has visited there with movable chords. Plays lead and backup easily with others (well, maybe not lead), and keeps a steady rhythm.
PACING: Classes usually pace themselves to match the participants' abilities.
Camp check-in begins at 3:00 pm on Monday. First official meeting is at 4:00 pm in Wright Hall!
Camp ends on Friday morning after breakfast.
Want to download a copy of the daily schedule? Click here!
2020 Cost to Attend Costs are per person, all-inclusive -classes, food, lodging, AND the Menucha-lele Concert! The registration process begins with your name, address, and other information, then brings up an order form for payment. A few overnight guest and commuter spots are available -get them while you can!Register Now!
|Community Lodging: 3-4 people to a room, bathroom in hall or room (3 available)
|Program Fee $370 + Meals $178 + Lodging $210 = $758
|4 nights + 11 meals
|4 nights + 11 meals
|Semi-Private Plus: 2 people to a room, bathroom in room
|Program Fee $370 + Meals $178 + Lodging $410 = $958
|4 nights + 11 meals
|4 nights + 11 meals
|Commuter: no lodging; includes all lunches & dinners (5 available)
|Program Fee $370 + Meals $121 + Site Use Fee $150 = $641
|3 lunches, 4 dinners
|Want to bring your spouse who doesn't play ukulele? They get meals and lodging but don't take the classes. Complete your registration and follow the link in the confirmation email to register your spouse/partner.
|Non-participating Spouse (Semi-Private Plus housing, all meals)
|Meals $178 + Lodging $410 = $585
|4 nights + 11 meals
Cancellation Policy
If 90+ days out, canceling a registration results in a full refund minus a $50 handling fee. If 46-90 days out, 65% refund. If 30-45 days out, 50% refund. If fewer than 30 days out, there is no refund available.
Payment Plan Option
You may choose to divide the cost across several months, depending upon how far in advance you are registering. Options will automatically appear in the online registration process. The cost is only $5 per month.


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Is blood and bone the fountain of youth?
Posted on: Thu 7 Mar 2019
Bone marrow transplants to prevent the ageing process sounds like an extreme idea, could this become a reality?
Rohan Neagle from Radio Adelaide's Subatomic joins Breakfast's Bonnie to tell us more about this and all the other science news.
You can catch Rohan on science program Subatomic every Tuesday night from 7pm.


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Atenti Bags – Mamallama Tall Caddy
Atenti Bags – Mamallama Tall Caddy
Atenti Bags – Mamallama Tall Caddy
The Atenti Mamallama Tall Caddy features fun and trendy llamas woven into a jacquard. This caddy is a stand-alone, carry around organiser and is perfect to store and keep all your tools and notions handy.
Important: these are being discontinued this year. If you love it, grab yours now!
It is fully lined and has four outside and four inside pockets with an ample centre well. You can thread the ultra suede handle through the closure loop and carry it on your arm as you knit. Perfect!
Dimensions: 10″ wide, 11″ height, 6.5″ deep. Weight 1 lbs.
Atenti bags are made in California and are exclusively available in the UK through Fig Tree Yarns. They are known and loved for the quality of their fabrics, textures, embellishments sourced from all over the world.
Every smart knitter needs an Atenti bag! Each exquisite bag is made-to-order, so if the one you want is out of stock, please e mail us for a shipping date.
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Installation Service for the 12th Warden of St Paul's
On Saturday 29 February the wider Pauline community gathered to celebrate the commissioning and installation of the new Warden. Following his prior years as a Pauline student and as a Fellow on the College Council, the Reverend Dr Ed Loane cemented his commitment to College when he was formally installed as the 12th Warden of St Paul's by the Right Reverend Dr Michael Stead, Bishop of South Sydney.
More than 250 students and friends of College attended the Chapel Service, jointly led by Bishop Stead and the College Chaplain, Reverend Antony Weiss. The Director of Music, Mr David Drury, conducted several uplifting hymns with the College Choir.
Following readings by Miss Eveline Dwyer on behalf of Graduate House, and Mr Harry Croker on behalf of the Undergraduate community, the Deputy Chairman of Council, the Reverend Andrew Sempell, presented Dr Loane to Bishop Stead.
Dr Loane knelt before the Bishop and took an oath of service to the College, indicating his resolve to accept the responsibilities of the office of Warden, and work tirelessly to ensure all who live and learn at Paul's may flourish and excel.
With the new Warden formally installed, Bishop Stead gave a sermon, followed by readings from the Senior Tutor, Mr Philip Barr, the President of the St Paul's College Foundation, Mr Geoff Lovell, and the Associate Dean of Graduate House, Ms Katie Allan.
Attendees then congregated in the Main Quad to hear from the Vice-Chancellor and the new Warden, while enjoying drinks and canapés. The pleasant afternoon was well-received by the Pauline community, and was a great opportunity for everyone to join together and wish Dr Loane the very best!
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A first time to hike the Eaton Canyon Nature Center. Ever.
Barely escaping the barrage of vehicles parked sporadically in a dirt lot, the wide, dry trail lead us toward the canyon. You could hear the trickles of moving water off in the distance in the flat rocky terrain. With each step the mountain walls grew and pushed us together.
Nature continued to nudge us near one another. People and puppies prepared to promenade up the trail. Some of us took a different path or found a cool hollow with a canopy of a giant oak tree to enjoy. At least one of us tried to keep her sneakers dry.
All the way up we zig zagged across the stream. If you jumped too fast, you would cause the domino effect. My foot stretched above the water to the nearest dry surface. I felt the jiggle of a wet rock beneath my feet. I exhaled. A slight slip as you jump to another could be a wet setback. I held my breathe. With each miss step, the water trickled into my tennie through the tiny cavities. I gasped.
As we paraded up the canyon, all around you witnessed puppies pulling parents and parents pulling puppies. The young ones clinched their claws and drugged their bottoms to their first adventure in the woods while the old trotted on by. The juvenile jump and tug to break free from their leash that bounds them. Everybody came out today: the cranky and happy, the large and small, and the fluffy to the neat and short hair breeds. Buds are busting and bushes are blooming. Everybody welcomes Spring.
The weary clutch their partner's hand, belt loop, or arm. Please don't let it be me that slips and falls. The log purposefully wriggles as I tight rope across. That rock before me has been stepped on a thousand times. The dreadful leap breaks it free to slide down the stream. Nope. Not me. She succumbs to the force. Screams, last second arms stretched out reaching for air. BOOM! SPLASH! Bottom down!
For over a mile and a half, we all meandered back and forth across the stream. Some water spots had huge deep pot holes. We avoided them. Some of the walkers had no intentions of getting wet. We were grateful they pulled over. If you hesitated, the youth was right behind you itching to pass. Some used blinkers like excuse me or sorry. And off they went. There was a sense of urgency. Like a leaf caught in the crevice of a rock swirling in the tide pool wanting to break free, I was consumed by the energy. I stopped. I sat on a rock and watched. Is it true if you hurry up and get there, it won't be crowded? After all this is going to be a dead end.
Every time we came to the merging of humans and stream, there was a pile up. Most of us were going up. Some were coming down. At least one of them gave in and walked through the water. With each plunge a hint of melted snow grasped my ankles like a cold damp towel being placed behind your neck on a hot summer's day. It's so fun to go off trail. Break free. Embrace this rare, special treat. Get off the beaten path. Get away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. I'm like a wet dog trying to shake the feeling that I'm trapped right in it again. I'm just trading people and puppies for cars, rushing water for two and four wheel machines rambling down the road. Chirps and tweets for honks and beeps.
Awe, the mist filled the canyon. The roar silenced the chatter. The crisp clear water transcended our souls. I took in all in. I sat and inhaled. I felt the sun's kisses, the cool breeze and the tingling of my toes. What a day it is to be sitting next to a waterfall.
All the wild critters know to stay away. It's rush hour.


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By Chris King – Senior Technical Engineer
August 1, 2017
Office 365 administrators should be aware that the latest Azure AD Connect in-place updates may not automatically copy over the setting to sync passwords to Office 365 Azure AD. If AD Connect is configured to upgrade automatically or if manual upgrades are performed, the configuration wizard may need to be run again and password sync re-enabled if password sync failures are encountered.
Also covered are instructions to disable Azure AD Connect automatic updates and best practices for future-proofing AD connect from unexpected failures due to credentials issues. Skip the next section to get straight to the fixes.
*I have confirmed this is happening with versions 1.1.561.0 and 1.1.557.0, so one can only assume it is happening with 1.1.558.0 as well. I have seen this on Server 2008r2 and 2012r2.
Last week I had a customer reach out to me for assistance with an Azure AD Connect password synchronization issue in their environment. They had the bright red warning on their Office 365 home page stating that there had been no recent password synchronizations in a few days.
In a case like this I would normally steer a customer toward troubleshooting anything that might be keeping the AD Connect service or service account from reading their Active Directory Domain Services objects. Reasons might include:
- Deletion of (or password expiration of) the local AD Connect service account
- Changing of the local AD Connect service account password without updating this info in the miisclient.exe Sync Service Manager (mysteriously hidden in C:\Program Files\Microsoft Azure AD Sync\UIShell > Run as Administrator > Connectors > Double-click the Connector of Type: "Active Directory Domain Services" > Connect to Active Directory Forest > enter updated credentials)
- Local AD Connect service account has somehow lost membership/permissions necessary (This gets murky fast, but in most cases I simply cover all bases and create the AD Connect service account prior to installation and add it to Domain Admins, Enterprise Admins, and Organization Management Groups since most of my work involves Hybrid Exchange or ADFS (permissions info here)
- VPN/Network down or something else is keeping the AD Connect server from reaching the AD DS server(s)
- Azure AD Connect service has failed in general and needs to be restarted (services.msc > Microsoft Azure AD Sync > Restart)
Unfortunately, none of the above solved this customer's issue so I offered to log in. Generally re-running a configuration tool is not something I jump to during troubleshooting, but updates are usually considered. With contemporary installations of AD connect, you simply download the latest version from the website and run an in-place upgrade (link here). It used to be a tedious exercise, but now settings from the existing configuration are copied over and the endeavor takes just a few minutes. At least that's how it's supposed to work.
After upgrading this customer's AD Connect I noticed that the installation did NOT carry over the password sync setting like it normally does. This should NOT happen! I re-ran the configuration wizard and checked the box for password sync and suddenly everything was working. I didn't think much of it until later, when two more customers contacted me with these issues and the common threads were (a) AD Connect had just been updated and (b) password sync setting were not carried over. On Monday I reported this to Partner Support at Microsoft. I continued getting support request from customers throughout the week so I compiled this article from my support messages.
The fix: Re-Enable Password Synchronization Via AD Connect Configuration Wizard
What you will need:
- Admin Privileges to manage AD Connect in your environment
- Office 365 Global Administrator credentials
- Log into the AD Connect server
- Run the AD Connect Configuration Wizard (Azure AD Connect shortcut on the desktop or C:\Program Files\Microsoft Azure Active Directory Connect\AzureADConnect.exe)
- Hit the green Configure button
- Highlight "Customize Synchronization Options" and hit Next
- Enter your Office 365 Global Admin credentials
- Once validated, proceed by hitting Next until you land on the "Optional Features" page. On this page check the "Password Synchronization" checkbox.
- Hit Next until you see the "Ready to Configure" page. On this page make sure the checkbox for "Start the synchronization process when configuration completes" is checked, and hit Configure.
- Log into your Office 365 tenant and check the DirSync status box to make sure password sync is now functional. It may take a few minutes and a few page refreshes before this propagates.
AD Connect Automatic Updates
This is where I learned something new. I was completely unaware that contemporary installations of Azure AD Connect are set to automatically upgrade by default. This a fundamentally bad idea on Microsoft's part and I would like to take this opportunity to scold them for changing it. As an Admin I would never have allowed automatic updates to occur against something as important Identity Management had I known, so I will be disabling this for all future customers.
Luckily there is a very simple PowerShell command that you can run on the AD Connect server to disable automatic updates (upgrades). As always, you'll want to right-click the PowerShell icon and "Run As Administrator":
Import-Module ADSync
Set-ADSyncAutoUpgrade -AutoUpgradeState Disabled
To re-enable:
Set-ADSyncAutoUpgrade -AutoUpgradeState Enabled
Future-proof Your Global Admin Account Credentials
It is also a good idea to take this time to log into your tenant and check your password expiration settings for the Global Admin service account that you are using for the login mentioned in the instructions above. Just like with the local AD service account, if the cloud Global Admin account changes, it can cause disruptions in AD Connect service, so you do not want the password to expire:
- For global password expiration policy settings (all O365 cloud users) go to Settings > Security & Privacy > Password Policy and set them to not expire. This will disable password expiration for all cloud users in your tenant, but will not affect synchronized users, as your local AD DS password policy is authoritative for those users.
- If you want to leave your cloud user expiration policy intact but still set the Global Admin service account to not expire, you can do that via Office 365 Remote Powershell:
Set-MsolUser -UserPrincipalName email@example.com -PasswordNeverExpires $true


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This week we celebrate the festival of Sukkot. This holiday is possibly the least-observed among Jews in modern times. After the "high holidays" of Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur, many go back to their regular routines and completely forget about Sukkot. In reality, Sukkot is considered a "high holiday", too, and is inseparable from Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur. Most people are aware that one is judged and written into the Heavenly Books on Rosh Hashanah, and that the books are sealed on Yom Kippur, but few know that the books are reopened on Hoshana Rabbah, the last day of Sukkot (before the semi-independent holiday of Shemini Atzeret which immediately follows Sukkot).
The Arizal describes the great importance of Hoshana Rabbah, and the need to stay up all night learning Torah, and saying selichot after midnight. Some also blow the shofar on this day. Hoshana Rabbah literally means "the great salvation", and many prayers associated with this day beseech God to finally send us Mashiach and bring about the last redemption. It is well known that if all of Israel repented properly and wholeheartedly, Mashiach would come immediately. This was what Mashiach himself told Rabbi Yehoshua ben Levi:
Rabbi Yehoshua ben Levi met Elijah [the Prophet] by the entrance of Rabbi Shimon bar Yochai's tomb… and asked him:
"When will the Messiah come?"
[Elijah responded:] "Go and ask him yourself."
"Where is he?"
"At the entrance [of Rome]."
"And how will I recognize him?"
"He is sitting among the poor lepers…"
… So he went to him and greeted him, saying, "Peace be upon you, Master and Teacher." [Mashiach] replied: "Peace be upon you, O son of Levi,"
"When will you come Master?" he asked.
"Today!" was his answer.
On his returning to Elijah, the latter enquired, "What did he say to you?"
"Peace be upon you, O son of Levi," he answered.
Thereupon [Elijah] observed, "He thereby assured you and your father of [a portion in] the World to Come!'
"He spoke falsely to me," he replied, "stating that he would come today, but has not."
[Elijah] answered him, "This is what he said to you: Today, if you will but hearken to his voice…" (Psalms 95:7)
Rabbi Yehoshua was excited when Mashiach assured him he would come on that very day. When the day passed, the rabbi was heartbroken, and thought Mashiach had lied to him. However, when later meeting Elijah again, the prophet told him that Mashiach was only quoting Psalms, that the redemption would come today if the Jewish people merited it. The fact that Mashiach has yet to come means the people are not yet worthy.
As such, each Yom Kippur that passes without Mashiach's immediate arrival means that Israel has not repented completely. In fact, the final long blow of the shofar at the conclusion of Yom Kippur is likened to the shofar blow that will be heard when Mashiach arrives. We hope that God has fully accepted our prayers, and that this final shofar blow is the one to bring the redemption. If Yom Kippur passes without the redemption, we have one more chance on Hoshana Rabbah, when the Heavenly Books are reopened one last time. We show our devotion by staying up all night learning Torah, and we say selichot just once more in the hopes that it might tip the scales in our favour. We blow the shofar for the very last time, too, in one final attempt at bringing Heaven down to Earth. This union of Heaven and Earth is precisely what Mashiach's coming – and the holiday of Sukkot – is all about.
David's Fallen Sukkah
When God created this world, He intended for the spiritual and material realms to coexist, and for human beings to inhabit both dimensions simultaneously. This perfect state of reality was embodied by the Garden of Eden, where Adam and Eve were "bodies of light" and God's presence was openly experienced. But Adam and Eve's actions caused their bodies of light, 'or (אור), to turn to skin, 'or (עור) – two words that sounds exactly the same in Hebrew, and written the same save for one letter. Man was banished from the Garden and descended into a world where spirituality is concealed, and God's presence is not so easy to recognize.
Mashiach's coming is meant to re-bridge the gap between Heaven and Earth, restoring the world to a state of Eden. This is what we are meant to experience on Sukkot, when we leave the material confines of our homes and spend our time in simple outdoor huts, surrounded by God's "clouds of glory". The sukkah is a place to experience Heaven on Earth.
The Kabbalists tell us that this is the inner meaning of sukkah (סוכה), the numerical value of which is 91. This special number is the sum of God's name (יהוה), the value of which is 26, and the way we pronounce the name, Adonai (אדני), the value of which is 65. In Heaven, where Godliness is openly revealed, God is known by His Ineffable Name (יהוה). On Earth, where Godliness is concealed, the Tetragrammaton cannot be pronounced, and we say "Adonai" (אדני) instead. The fusion of God's heavenly title (26), and His earthly title (65) makes 91, the value of sukkah, for it is in the sukkah that we can experience the fusion of Heaven and Earth.
[Incidentally, 91 is also the numerical value of malakh (מלאך), "angel", for what is an angel but an intermediary between Heaven and Earth, a being that can freely migrate between these two dimensions?]
Sukkot is therefore a brief taste of a forthcoming world ushered in by Mashiach; a hint of the Garden of Eden that will be re-established by the Son of David. This is the deeper meaning of the final prophetic verses of Amos:
On that day, I will raise up the sukkah of David that is fallen, and close up its breaches, and I will raise up his ruins, and I will build it as in the days of old… And I will turn the captivity of My people Israel, and they shall build the waste cities, and inhabit them; and they shall plant vineyards, and drink their wine; they shall also make gardens, and eat their fruit. And I will plant them upon their land, and they shall no more be plucked out of their land which I have given them, says Hashem, your God.
Chag sameach!


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First race complete in the racing phase. 35.11 for 10k. Relatively pleased, but felt my race was finished at around 6k. Pace judgement was poor and felt if I had judged it right I could have ran a minute quicker. In the end I was blowing out the back door. Still there is more to come and I hope for progress in the coming weeks. Training well and now it's just a case of keeping bubbling.
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