Another great post from the Good Cheer Food Bank blog! Here you go.
America may have talent, but South Whidbey has its share of talent, too!
In the fashion of the popular television show “America’s Got Talent” Good Cheer will present “The Mother of All Talent Shows” Saturday evening, May 8th at 7:30 p.m. in the South Whidbey High School auditorium.
This venue is very special as you can see by the photo. The challenge will be in filling all of the seats to make this truly a special event. An annual talent show would restart a great tradition for the community and will be lots of fun.
With more than 20 acts signed up to perform, the May event is looking like it might just be the reincarnation of South Whidbey’s old-time talent show held annually until three years ago. The annual talent show was coordinated by Jean Shaw, well known South Whidbey school teacher, and became a community institution.
JoNoah Spratt and State Representative Norma Smith
The idea of a hosting a talent show started when Good Cheer volunteer, JaNoah Spratt was giving State Representative Norma Smith a tour of the Food Bank. JaNoah is a young man who has done many projects to raise funds for Good Cheer, including his own garden at his house near Langley. On the tour, he and Norma came up with the idea of having a talent show to earn money to support Good Cheer Programs.
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When I moved up to Whidbey Island I brought a young friend named Sam along with me. Sam was only 8 weeks old when I moved into the Kasprisin Ridge Studios near Langley. Ron Kasprisin is an old friend who teaches Urban Design at the University of Washington. He is a renowned watercolor artist and you can visit his site by clicking here.
Sam with a toy racoon
Pets are special creatures they have unique ways of getting into your heart. Perhaps, it takes a little longer when they’re at that puppy stage and always getting into trouble.
Whidbey
Sam at 7 months
I thought it might be fun to share some photos of Sam, his buddy Whidbey (Ron Kasprisin’s dog), and some other pets of friends that I have come to know on the island.
If you want to give your favorite pet his or her moment of internet fame you can email me a photo and a description. Once I receive a few photos I can post a photo of your pet too! My email address is markvclawson@gmail.com.
Two of my closest friends on the island, Tom and Laura, have a stable full of pets. Let’s start with the sheep from right to left! Lil Izza (the pure black one), her momma Lily, then Smiles (she was born with a smile on her face), Helen (the grandma), Akheem (the enforcer and papa), Peggy (the shy one) and Freckles. There were some thoughts that occasionally one might find the way to the dinner table, however, that is not going to happen:)
Tom with Kodi his Chow Chow.
While Kodi may look a little scary; Sophie the cat will be okay?
Sophie in a quiet moment
This is Gabriella (nice photo effect on the eyes). I seem to have misplaced Henrietta’s photo. I think this is it from Tom and Laura; quite a household!
Pete the carpenters dog Denali.
That’s all folks!
Send me your photos!
I wanted to share this post with the community. I’ve been helping the Good Cheer Food Bank with their blog and this is a post that you should all read!
The South Whidbey Commons grew out of a 1998 Family/Youth Summit. A shared vision and plan for an increasingly healthy and connected South Whidbey community was put forth. It is a vision that has taken roots in our community.
Caitlin Golbaum, an Americorp volunteer, comments on the community, the Island Coffeehouse and Books and the South Whidbey Commons were really on target.
“In my short six months here as an AmeriCorps member, I have been consistently impressed by the way this community cares for its own. There are several incredible non-profit organizations in the community that work tirelessly to ensure that basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter are available to everyone. However, there is a fourth fundamental need that often gets overlooked: the need to build relationships with other people. The South Whidbey Commons is a non-profit that is dedicated to providing a safe, comfortable place where members of the community of all ages can build connections.”
The HELP Network, which South Whidbey Commons is a member, is truly unique. There is something special about our community and I do think that it is that small town atmosphere that makes it easier to know each other. Having programs that accentuate that belief in sharing and building connections is a way to ensure that we all feel like we are a part of the community.
South Whidbey Commons offers a wide variety of programs that serve as opportunities for interaction with the community. Their free PlayScape program allows children age birth through kindergarten to play together, while caregivers can visit and share experiences.
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