Thatch Update
Peter Elkins would like to invite you all to intend an information meeting this Sunday Sept. 18 at 3:00pm at the Thatch.
At the meeting, Peter Elkins and Judith Wilson will present their initial business plan and discuss the next steps in the transfer of ownership.
Note: All investors and would-be investors are invited to be there to consider options... The community is encouraged to come and see who these people are. It would be good to know our options and whether we can find the money to keep the resort owned by the community.
outdated announcment removed
Singing with the Whole Self
Here's a good opportunity to visit Hornby's new yurt called Deerheart Sanctuary, set deep in the woods behind the Artemis Gallery at 7720 Central Road, and spend a day singing.
This workshop will start with body awareness, visualization and vocal warmups. We'll learn several songs in three or four part harmony. You don't need to read. All music will be taught by ear, though notation will be provided for those who prefer to see their music. Songs will include a rousing gospel song, an arrangement of the Navajo Beauty Chant, and more. Singing can be a form of meditation and bring peace to the soul.
Tuesday August 16th 9:30 till 3:30.
Cost $40
Please register by August 14th. If more than 20 people attend, the workshop cost will be reduced to $35, so bring a friend!
For more information, call 335-0531
Submitted by Louise Jarvis
old event poster removed...
Music of West Africa Comes to Hornby Island
Drum Workshop with Koca
Hornby Welcomes …. KOCASSALE DIOUBATE
Date: Saturday July 30 Time: Noon to 2 pm
Place: Top of Euston Road – look for the sign on the road
Cost: $20 (Note: Anyone who can’t afford full fee discuss with Ron at 0699)
Koca is a Guinean of the Mandingo tribe of West Africa. A descendant of the tribe's 'Griots' - traditional storytellers and musicians. Koca has played as Head Drummer for Ballet Kaloum Lolé in Guinea, soloist for Ballet Bougarabou in Senegal, and recorded with renowned drummers Moussa M'Boum (Gambia) and Youssou N'Dour Senegal). Newly arrived from Africa, Kocassalé hopes to share his roots and spread the musical culture of West Africa.
Please pay at the door and, if you can, bring a stool to sit on...
outdated event poster removed
Hornby Island ’s 2nd Community Rhythm Circle
“No Musical Ability Needed”
Bring a bell, a couple of sticks to bang together, a drum, a home made shaker or anything else you want to use as a percussion toy.
Date: July 15 (Friday)
Time: 8:30-10:00 pm
Location: Joe King Park
Cause: Feel-Good Time
Hornby ’s Kantata is very pleased to invite you to this community rhythm circle. All are invited to come and enjoy ninety minutes of free-flow rhythm, healing and fun.
This is a rhythm event for both the musically challenged and for the musically inclined – it will be your groove.
This is a child-friendly event.
An offering is requested to help our Hornby Musicians pay their expenses for an upcoming gig at the Cortes Island Arts Festival.
Public Service Announcement
Hornby Island, BC . . . The Hornby Festival will be taking place from July 29 – August 8, 2005 outdoors at Olsen’s Farm (July 29 – August 2) and indoors at the Hornby Island Community Hall (August 3 – August 8).
Experience the best of Canadian music, dance, theatre and the visual arts amidst the spectacular beauty of Hornby Island, BC. The Hornby Festival brings an incredible line-up to Hornby Island this year between July 29th and August 8th. Enjoy the beauty of the outdoor venue at Olsen’s Farm, with farm fields rolling down to the sea, and the charm of the Hornby Island Community Hall.
The 2005 line-up includes legend Jim Byrnes with his acoustic band featuring JUNO Award winners Zubot & Dawson, the JUNO nominated roots and traditional virtuosos, The Bills, renowned Canadian dancer, Sarah Chase, the theatre of Christopher Gaze & Michael Sims, and much more.
"The Hornby Festival Society presents one of the most interesting little festivals in the world . . . The Festival is an eclectic sampler of Canadian Culture.” – Joseph Blake
The Hornby Festival
July 29 – August 8, 2005
Olsen’s Farm – 9925 Central Road (July 29 – August 2)
The Community Hall (July 3 – August 8)
July 29: Dal Richards Orchestra – Olsen’s Farm 8PM
July 30: Steve Dawson - Guitar Workshop – Olsen’s Farm – 2PM
July 30: Sharon Minemoto Quintet – Olsen’s Farm – 8PM
July 31: Nancy Adams dance performance – We Are One – Olsen’s Farm – 2PM
July 31: Jim Byrnes Acoustic Band Festuring Zubot & Dawson – Olsen’s Farm – 8PM
August 1: Mortal Coil followed by Swamperella – Olsen’s Farm – 8PM
August 2: Mortal Coil & Jordan Hansen Drum Workshop – Olsen’s Farm – 2PM
August 2: The Bills – Olsen’s Farm – 8PM
August 3: Hornby Festival Art Show Opening & Festival Reception – Community Hall – 7PM
August 4: George Szanto and Amanda Hale – Community Hall – 2PM
August 4: Sarah Chase – Community Hall – 8PM
August 5: Anne Glover – Community Hall – 2PM
August 5: Christopher Gaze & Michael Sims – Community Hall – 8PM
August 6: Bartholdy Trio – Community Hall – 8PM
August 7: Jennifer Scott Quartet – Community Hall – 8PM
August 8: An evening of Hornby Artists – Community Hall – 8PM
For more information, please contact:
Dierdre Atkinson , Artistic Director
Schoolhouse 1-1
Hornby Island, BC, V0R 1Z0
Tel: 250-335-2734
Fax: 250-335-0121
Email: festivaldir@uniserve.com
Website: www.hornbyfestival.bc.ca
Public Information Meeting on Hornby Radio
CHFR-FM invites you:
June 16th at Joe King Park at 7:30 pm
Mark your calendars for this important event!
For radio to survive on Hornby, we need public support. It takes a large volunteer base to support a functioning radio station, and we are a small group. Come to the meeting to find out what you can do—sit at an information table at the Market, make some telephone calls, come to a work party or help make food for the work parties—or host a radio show!
We have had a lot of help so far, for which we are grateful! Without it we couldn’t have come this far. But now we need the community’s full support. If you think community radio would be good for Hornby (and who doesn’t?), then consider putting your oar into the water. Many hands make light work! This community has shown great initiative in projects like the Thatch purchase, the Community Hall and Joe King’s renovations. Now’s the time to bring that energy to the radio!
If you want to help, but can’t make the meeting, come by the Gas Bar anytime and pick up a Volunteer Application Form.
Thank you all in advance for your support!
Hilary's Garden Party
Hilary Brown would like to invite her many friends and Hornby neighbours to her garden on Sunday July 10th from 3 to 6 pm. She intends to rename the garden and to dedicate it to be used as a healing garden, particularly for people with Macular Degeneration.
Graham Herbert will play his harp in the garden, then Hilary will talk about her plans, after which the Peace Singers will give a short concert.
Please come and show your support this wonderful project. Because of parking limitations, please hike, bike, carpool and leave your vehicles at the road. Hilary also requests that dogs be left at home.
Louise Jarvis (for Hilary)
Kantata and Mo'Fire at Joe King Park
Come out for a night of righteous grooves, dancing and chimichangas with two of Hornby’s favourite bands.
Kantata and Mo’Fire come together at Joe King Ballpark with a mix of African percussion, afro-psychedelia, funk & reggae.
This show is a warm-up for the Cortes Arts Festival, where both bands will be playing the following week.
July 16th, 9:00 pm
$7 HIAA members, 9 non-members
This is a licensed event. Refreshments (chimichangas) will be served.
old event poster removed...
old event poster removed...