Seaweed Workshop

Oct. 1, 2 & 3rd , 2010
Hornby Island

Instructor: Vera Rønningen
MSc. in Marine Ecology.

Learn to identify local seaweed species, also their uses in food, medicine and body care.

WORKSHOP INCLUDES: Friday night seaweed dinner, Saturday spa evening, a field trip and classes on identification & uses of local seaweeds.

Workshop only : $175
Workshop with accommodations for Fri & Sat nights:

• Single $300
• Double $500

We will provide a dinner on Fri evening. A kitchen will be available for students to cook their other meals.

Download the poster

Contact info: Vera Rønningen at
mermaidsdelight@gmail.com
Telephone: 250-335-3106

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"What's that Buzzing?"
Hornby Fall Faire 2010

Sunday, September 19th
Olsens Farm

Hornby bees are buzzing with excitement as plans are formulating for another Fall Faire. Come and bee-dazzled by a Queen bee, at least one Honey Bee, bee's knees and bees wax! We all the love the Fall Faire and it is a fantastic way to celebrate the bounty of summer, our amazing community and of course this wonderful island.

If you would like to volunteer and help out
contact Joan Harris at 250-335-0475. See you there!

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High Holyday Retreat
on Hornby Island

Wed-Sun, 8-12 September 2010
Fri-Sun, 17-19 September 2010

Led by Rabbi Daniel Siegel and Noam Dolgin This will be an intimate High Holyday experience for 20-30 people.

We will combine traditional liturgy, creativity, and study to create a unique connection among the deep meaning of these special days, our people's traditions, and our contemporary commitment to a Judaism which embodies the universal as well as the particular.

Further information, including costs and instructions on how to register
can be found at: http://alephcanada.ca/hhretreat.htm

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Silent Meditation Retreat

Deerheart Sanctuary
August 27th to 30th

These retreats are rare opportunities to turn inward in an environment where the space is being held for deep inquiry into the absolute truth of your being. No one can really describe what experience awaits you as you turn inward and open to silence. It must be experienced, a conceptual understanding is not it. There is only one authority and that comes from within.

You will be guided to maintain absolute fidelity with your deepest experience. Simply allow what you are experiencing to be the ultimate truth in that moment without identifying with any story about those experiences.

Visit www.deerheartsanctuary.com for complete retreat information.

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Book Launch & Sound Field

Fri, Aug 27, 19:30 to 22:00
New Horizons

Tamara will share stories (www.thecrystalheart.com/books) and songs: poems and pure tones. Her trilogy was written during two years in over 10 countries as she followed her heart. Her intention is to offer a direct experience of presence in the moment.

"This is how I write the books, how I travel to the places I am called to, how the conditions that support me unfold. My journey opened me to the power of playing from the heart; this is what I wish to communicate."

By donation. Books will be available for purchase.
Contact: Elke 250-335-0232
Other locations: check www.thecrystalheart.com/sacred-sound-fields

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Hand Drumming Is Fun An Exploration of Middle Eastern Rhythms with Kouskous

Tuesday, August 24, 2010
3245 Gunpowder Tr, Hornby Island
10am to Noon, $25

(Middle Eastern drums provided)

This workshop is for anyone interested in rhythm and drumming, from the novice to the more experienced. Join the Kouskous duo, Gary Cohen and Amber Woods, as they gently guide you through the drumming patterns that make Middle Eastern Rhythms so rich, unique, and spicy. Their team teaching provides a relaxed atmosphere with easy to follow, step-by-step, multi-level instruction. Learn how to make the basic sounds and to combine them into universal patterns as well as the more commonly used Middle Eastern Rhythms. The workshop includes call and response, unison drumming, group soloing, and great grooves.

Call Hanna at 250 335-3020 to reserve your place.

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Kouskous & The Soul Sisters

Monday, August 23, 8pm
Hornby Hall

An Evening of Middle Eastern &
Jewish Spirit Music

"Kouskous" is the dynamic Victoria duo of Gary Cohen (vocals, guitar) and Amber Woods (doumbek, tambourine, and dance). Gary is a world music artist and Amber provides the rhythm and magically brings people to their feet with her joyful presence.

"The Soul Sisters" are Myrna Rabinowitz and Hanna Tiferet Siegel, who have been writing melodies and making music together for three decades. Myrna sings with depth and passion in Hebrew, Yiddish, and Ladino. Hanna, a rabbi and spiritual guide, awakens the feminine voice within the ancient texts.

They will merge their musical styles and repertoire to create an evening of song and dance that makes your heart smile, surrounded by the beauty of Diane Smith's Silk Fibre Creations.

Tickets are $15
Children ages 7-12 are $5
Door opens at 7:45pm

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Marc Atkinson Quartet
Debut Performance!

Saturday, August 21, 8pm
Hornby Hall

Note that the performance is on the 21st, not the 22nd as was listed in the community calendar.

The quartet will be performing selections from the four Marc Atkinson Trio CDs but with different instrumentation. It is the debut of a new sound that Marc has been wanting to experiment with and Hornby seems the best place to introduce it. The concert will feature Adrian Dolan (violin/accordion), who many of you know from the Bills and from his rocking' fiddle dances with the Hornby Festival at Olsen Farm. It also will introduce percussion to Marc's compositions with respected percussionist Kelby MacNayr.

Please come early to enjoy the opening of the art show from Diane Smith and Coral Barclay at 7pm. The show time is 8pm. There will be a bar and snacks with all proceeds going to the Medical Clinic as a fundraiser. To get an idea of what the concert will be like, check out the video links at www.marcatkinson.com.

Hope to see you all there!

Tickets are $20 at Gas Bar
or at the door if available

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The Publishing Landscape
Who, What, Why, How

Wed, Aug 11th & Thur, Aug 12th
New Horizons -- 1 to 5 pm

Mary Schendlinger has worked in publishing for over 35 years in editorial, marketing, and production. She writes and edits books and other print and on-line materials. Mary is presently teaching Editorial Theory and Practice and coordinating the Book Publishing Program at S.F.U. and teaching the Creative Writing Program at U.B.C.

Panel with Q & A Session -- Thursday, Aug 12th 7:30 pm
Al Forrie, Carole Chambers & Keith Harrison.

Fee: $95.00, Blue Pencil Sessions: $25.00
(only eight sessions available on first come basis)

Please register at HIAC, 2115 Sollans Road
Phone: 335-2070 or 335-1360. Email: hornbyac@telus.net

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Morphogenic Field Productions, in cooperation with The Moment, present:

Hang Out

New Horizons
August 8th, 2010, 8pm

A Concert & Triple CD Launch, featuring
Niel Golden & David Kaetz & the musical wonder
of the 21st century, the
PANArt hang + tabla + clarinet, etc.

Songs & Stories & Music for a New Dream

Over the last few years, Niel & David have been performing & recording the music of a newly invented instrument, & their separate travels with hang have taken them from Oslo to Auckland to Timbuktu & beyond. Niel's 1st solo CD, "It's a Journey," along with David's 1st solo CD, "All Things are Impermanent," as well as the maiden CD of a new Canadian/Norwegian trio, Himinglåva, will be launched at this event.

Admission: $15 @ the door
www.nieldgolden.com
www.davidraphaelkaetz.com
N.B. - This music has been tested on animals

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Hornby Festival 2010
July 30 to August 7

Opening Reception, July 29

Please join us for Hornby Festival 2010 as we present another innovative and diverse programme this summer. Once again we will have the stunning backdrop of Olsen's Farm for our outdoor performances, July 30th to August 3rd, before moving to the intimate and charming Hornby Hall for the balance of the Festival.

View the 2010 Festival Line-up.

Tickets for Festival 2010 are now available online!
~ Buy Tickets Online Now ~.

Festival Box Office Opens for in-person sales on June 18th!

www.hornbyfestival.bc.ca

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Turning the Tide
. . . One Ripple at a Time

July 29th to Aug 3rd
New Horizons

Opening - Thursday July 29th, 2010 7PM to 9PM

Textile art Show of work created by the North Island Quilters for Community Awareness and guest artists. Hosted by HUGGS, Hornby's United Grandmothers & Grand Sisters.

Admission - By Donation
All proceeds to the Stephen Lewis Foundation
to help African Grandmothers raise their orphaned grandchildren
as a result of the AIDS Pandemic.

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Bakery Summer Music

Every summer the Cardboard House Bakery features music every Wednesday and Sunday nights at 6:30pm. Featuring mostly local Hornby Island musicians, nothing is better than sitting in the orchard enjoying the scene on a pleasant summer evening.

Click here for the Cardboard House Bakery
summer music schedule and see who is playing.

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Natural History Exhibit

10am - 3pm, Tuesday - Saturday
2100 Sollans Road (Hornby Community School)
Follow the signs to the door!

The Natural History Exhibit is a great field trip with the kids, located in the school, admission is by donation and the Exhibit will open all summer. Come and explore Hornby's rich and unique natural heritage! The Exhibit also sponsors a Thursday speaker series with all presentations beginning at 2pm.

Thursday Summer Speaker Series:

Donations Welcome!! Free Admission
All presentations from 2pm - 3pm

*Check out the poster for full details.

July 22 - Art Martell Getting to Know the Birds of Hornby

July 29 - Amanda Zielinski Dive into the Underwater World of Hornby

August 5 - Dan Bowen Journey Through Time with Vancouver Island's Fabulous Fossils

August 12 - Michael Whipps Geological Adventures and their Teachings for the Future

FREE ADMISSIONS....Donations Welcome

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Hornby Hall Art Shows Schedule

Summer 2010

Once again the walls of the Hornby Hall will be filled with art that will inspire and sometimes even challenge you. From oil to acrylic, fabric to metal, the sublime to the outrageous, you will be amazed at the talent we have to offer. All the artists will be holding Opening Receptions which are lovely opportunities to spend the evening mingling with residents, fellow art lovers and the artist.

Tara Ireland

Diane Smith

Elspeth Armstrong

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Arbuts Arts
Summer Art Shows 2010

Celebrate the new show openings with artists in attendance. Come on down to the Cove to share refreshments and snacks and view the work in this incredible setting on the first Friday of each show, 7 to 9pm

Open Daily 10-5 (Unless Otherwise Noted)

Wayne Wiens

May 21 to June 13
(Open Hours: Thurs - Sun 11am to 4pm)
Jill Royall - Paintings
Ekta Nadeau - Ceramics
June 18 to July 1
Robert Henderson - Paintings
July 2 to 15
Fiona Spalding Smith - Photography
Joe Stefiuk - Ceramics
July 16 to 29
Tina Harrison - Paintings
Rusty Harrison - Wood Turnings
July 30 to August 12
Hornby Fabricators - Multi Textile Media
August 13 to 26
Wayne Wiens - Photography
August 27 to Sept 5
Elaine & Douglas Bouey - Paintings
For More Info call 250.335.2312 / 2364 or visit Arbutus Arts listing.

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Hornby Island Art Council Gallery
Exhibition Schedule for 2010 Season

HIAC has a wonderful year of shows planned at the ARC Gallery. You can stop by and take in the latest shows on Wednesday and Saturdays (12 to 3) until the end of June. The Gallery will be open daily over the summer.

The ARC Gallery located behind the Medical Centre and Dental Bus at 2115 Sollans Road. Drop in for a visit before or after medical appointments or when you're browsing the market, we're just up the hill!

View the Hornby Island Arts Council Studio Guide for 2010 (9 mB ).

Robin de Lavis


Masoud Zadeh

April 16 - 29
Ekata Nadeau - pottery & ceramics
May 1 - 19
Elizabeth Macdonald and Cindy Anderson - mosaic workshop & exhibition
May 21 - June 2
Stevi Kittleson - visual artwork
June 4 - 16
Masoud Zadeh - pottery & ceramic sculpture
June 18 - 30
Alpen Kelley - paintings & jewelry
July 2 - 14
Doreen Cooper - paintings
July 16 - 28
Robin de Lavis - paintings & prints
July 30 - August 11
Close to the Heart - Hornby Island Artists Group Show
August 13 - 25
Alisa Aiken and Arlene McIlroy - glass art and jewelry
August 27 - Sept. 8
Glen Rabena - west coast native style wood carving
September 10 - 19
Denise Sturmwind - photography

ARC Gallery Hours

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Island Gallery
Summer Shows in the Orchard Room

1665 Central Road
Wednesday to Sunday, 11am - 5pm

Once arriving on Hornby you will meander along Central Road with the first major stop being the Island Gallery. This artist run gallery is a delight and showcases work from many local artists. The Orchard Room will be dedicated to hosting shows from a variety of artists.

Rachelle Chinnery
"Stream of Consciousness"
Stoneware & porcelain vessels on cast bronze bases
Opening July 22, 7pm

July 1 to 4
King Anderson
July 7 to 11
Stevi Kittleson
July 14 to 18
Elaine Savoie
July 21 to 25
Rachelle Chinnery
July 28 to August 1
Lynn Smith
August 4 to 8
Tara Ireland
August 11 to 15
Robin de Lavis and Heather de Lavis
August 25 to 29
Tom Knott

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Hornby Recreation

2010 Summer Programs

Summer on Hornby will see a wide variety of recreation programs and activities for your fitness and enjoyment. In addition to hiking, biking and beach hopping there will be organized sailing camps, day camps for kids, soccer, fiddle camp and much, much more. Be Active, Stay Healthy & Have Fun.

• Program at a glance
• Full program  
• Sign-up form  

If you have any questions/suggestions or are interested in getting updates of programs and events via email please contact the Hornby Recreation Coordinator at (250)335-0540 or commrecreation@hotmail.com.

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Jazz at the Cove Featuring
Tony Wilson & Nick McGowan

Tuesdays 7:15 to 9:30

Join guitarist Tony Wilson and sax player Nick McGowan at Fords Cove every Tuesday for a fine evening of jazz musings overlooking Lambert Channel. Hornby Island is extremely lucky to call these venerable musician our own - the combination of their talent, gorgeous sunsets and great cove pizza is a fantastic way to end your day.

Call 250-335-2169 for more info