Fort Worden State Park

On the Path with Michael Molin-Skelton

Join Madrona MindBody Institute April 9-11 for "On the Path" - three days of movement inspiration with LA's most popular free-form movement instructor, Michael Molin-Skelton.

This workshop is a call to "seekers on the path" to take a spiritual journey to discover the "movement madness of the soul's dance." 

No experience is necessary, only an adventurous spirit for discovery.

According to MMI, "Michael reaches through dance rather than teaches to dance - he listens to prayers of the wind and hears music; looks into the windowpanes of the heart and feels rhythm."

The weekend of movement will be presented as a collaborative journey with Michael, who has been dancing since birth. After receiving a bachelor of fine arts degree from UCLA he performed and choreographed in companies both nationally and internationally for 15 years.

For complete information, and to register, visit Madrona MindBody Institute, or call (360) 344-4475.

Bring Your Bones Day 2010

On April 3 from 1-5pm, The Port Townsend Marine Science Center would like to invite you to "Bring Your Bones Day 2010!"

One of their most popular annual events, PTMSC has invited Lee “Boneman” Post, an Alaskan master marine mammal skeleton articulator, as well as Dr. Tony Rogstad, veterinarian from Chimacum Valley Vet Hospital (who is also a wildlife specialist), and wildlife specialist Michael Etnier, a Bellingham zooarchaeologist specializing in marine mammals.

This is your chance to drop by to ask our experts questions, bring your bones for identification, draw, compare, identify, or simply feast your eyes on the wonderful display of bones from PTMSC’s collections.

Admission is free. Visit the Marine Science Center's site for more information.

Fort Worden Seeking Volunteers

The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission invites volunteers to celebrate the spirit of Earth Day in April by participating in Community Partnership Month activities.

April is a great month to help prepare state parks for the summer season. This is a perfect opportunity for individuals, groups and families to roll up their sleeves and help their state parks

Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend, WA is always seeking volunteers! Our retail sales, visitor center, and museum sites all desire help from dedicated resident hosts and daily volunteers.

RV sites with full hookups are offered in exchange for minimum 28 hours weekly volunteering, and a 30 day minimum agreement. Volunteer hosts ideally begin the first of a month. Year-round openings are available. “Happy Campers” abound, with our exceptional Olympic Peninsula location and the satisfaction of helping a distinctive National Historic Landmark site. Application and background check required.

Call 360.344.4442 or e-mail for full details.

Whole Person Drumming with Zorina Wolf

Madrona MindBody Institute invites you to join Zorina Wolf of Village HeartBeat in a 4-week "Whole Person Rhythm" series each Saturday in March, and rediscover your innate rhythmic self.

Zorina Wolf is considered to be America's preeminent TaKeTiNa Teacher. She trained for 14-years under the tutelage of Babatunde Olatunji and leads African rhythm and drumming workshops of all sizes. She also founded the drumming/dance/educational group Village Heartbeat.

When you join the rhythm circle, you are gently guided into using your body as the first instrument that “plays” with 3 different rhythmic layers:  stepping, clapping or playing drums, and vocalization/chanting. Each person develops a deep understanding of rhythm in his or her own timing. As you relax into learning at your own pace, the group can create space for deeper intuitive understanding, self-discovery, and quiet calm.

Sessions will be held Saturdays 4-6pm,  March 6th - March 27th, 2010. Each week will focus on a different aspect of rhythm: beat, offbeat, simple and complex cycles. Neither musical training nor drums are required, but curiosity is a welcome ally.

Visit Madrona MindBody Institute's website to register, or to learn how to 'drop-in' to each session.

Kirtan Music at Fort Worden: Sean Johnson and the Wild Lotus Band

Please join Madrona MindBody Institute and the Port Townsend community Friday, March 12 for a wildly enchanting evening of kirtan (mantra music) with New Orleans-based musicians Sean Johnson and his Wild Lotus Band.

On their West Coast tour this critically acclaimed kirtan trio offer their innovative approach to chant music that transcends genres- shades of rock, jazz, funk, choral, Indian, Irish, Middle Eastern, and folk styles merge effortlessly with the magic of the mantras.

"Their music will ignite the world...a hybrid of east and West that will bring joy to your heart and get your body boogieing -" Yoga Chicago

Tickets on sale now and kids, as always, are free.

In addition, Guest teacher (Seattle), Cosetta Romani will be joined by the Band for a Prana Flow Yoga Class that precedes the Kirtan (see schedule).

SCHEDULE

5:00 – 6:30pm: All Levels Prana Yoga Class with Cosetta Romani (trained by Shiva Rea) accompanied by Sean Johnson and The Wild Lotus Band

7:00 – 8:30pm: Kirtan Concert with Sean Johnson and The Wild Lotus Band

Class and Kirtan: $30 advance, $35 day of
Kirtan only: $20 advance, $25 day of
Class only: $15 advance, $20 day of

Note: Advance registration is highly recommended, and closes at noon on Friday, March 12. 

Register online, or call (360) 344-4475.

Woodworking School Open House - March 7th 2010

The Port Townsend School of Woodworking opened its doors in March 2008. Two years on, they are thriving! 

Sunday March 7th from 11:00am - 6:00pm, the School will be hosting an open house. You can see the facilities and meet the founders. We're told that local faculty members will also be on hand for you to get to know.

An array of demos will be presented during the day (we'll announce the detailed schedule nearer the date) so you can learn about Gypsy Wagons, Coopering, Turning, Hand Tools and some advanced furniture making techniques.

The School is in the process of transforming into a non-profit; the directors will be on hand so you can find out more and learn how you can help.

For more information, visit the Port Townsend School of Woodworking's website, or call them at 360-344-4455.