past events & experiences
 Our fearless leader, Sarah Jerrom |  #LOCOLlearning blackboard |
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 The sopranos ;) |
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Choir Nation Niagara
February 28, 2017 | Veni, vocali, performi
In our inaugural event at LOCOL, 12 intrepid amateur vocalists were led by Sarah Jerrom in a choral rendition of Toto's Africa—which was then taken around the corner, and performed LIVE, AT SILVERSMITH!
 AISBook |  Kim Manley Ort's Book Launch 1 |
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 Kim Manley Ort's Book Launch 2 |
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Kim Manley Ort's Book Launch:
Adventures In Seeing
March 18, 2017 | Friends, family and fans
A beautiful turnout for a beautiful book—and author. Wherein we learned LOCOL was once Ruth's 4th grade classroom.
 Socktopus and weaving modelsThese were the original goals. Love how they got sidelined by woven guitars and socktomonsters! |  Weaving beginsWith Nova, Amika and Uva, who all really enjoyed learning a new skill. |
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 Nova and her beautiful 'guitar'Nova took her weaving and my suggestions to a new level when she decided to focus on making a guitar. |
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FamilyMakery Number 1
March 19, 2017 | first family crafts at LOCOL!
Socktopi, weaving, and such creative kids!
 Bartel tomatoesThe names alone are so evocative! |  One dozen new farmers.Each of these happy souls will have a garden full of amazing edibles thanks to Rose's workshop. |
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 What we planted, and...what we'll be eating all summer long, thanks to Rose Bartel! |
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Growing Edibles with Rose Bartel
March 25, 2017 | Blushing Pandas
We each left with 12+ organic edible dreams (aka seed pods), a headful of knowledge, and an ear-to-ear grin.
 Last week at the FamilyMakery......we made sock donuts, textured clay bowls, googly-eye bookmarks and more! |  Making bunny bums is this much fun!This week at FamilyMakery we got the 'jump' on the Easter Bunny and made some Easter-themed crafts. |
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 Two adorable carrot tops!This week at FamilyMakery we got the 'jump' on the Easter Bunny and made some Easter-themed crafts. |
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FamilyMakery Numbers 2 & 3
March 26 & April 2, 2017 | Kids cooperate
These Sunday afternoon craftathons are proving to be as delightful as the crafts and kids themselves.
 Family yoga with Lisa PalmerLisa's large and loving family could fill this whole classroom; today they were just four. |  Julie Van HorneOur fearless and delightful leader: she had us sweating and giggling too! |
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 Tina and HannahThe two generations on either side of Lisa: Her mother Tina, and her daughter Hannah. |
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Tuesday Morning Yoga with Julie Van Horne
April 11, 2017 | first yoga class at LOCOL!
We stretched everything, including our feet! Can't wait for next week—and the next, and the next...!
 Easter smilers |  Easter food! |
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 Easter roomful, laughing dominoes |
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Easter Supper with Jamaican Workers
April 16, 2017 | True community
Their smiles say it all: what a magical and meaningful evening we all had.
 beading Sharon, Steff |  beading table 1 |
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 beading table Todd |
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Beading workshop with Mary Towndrow
April 29, 2017 | Challenge and fun!
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 bike clinic 2 |  bike clinic grads |
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 bike clinic b&w |
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Bike tune-up clinic
April 30, 2017 | Freewheelin'
We invited some offshore workers to join us so they can fix their bikes whenever they need to. Want to fix your own wheels? Here's the ABC's of Bike Tune-Up!
 Rose's seedlings |  potted seedlings |
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 Rose |
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Following up with Rose
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iMastery with Jinnie Gordon
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 Jinnie iMastery 2 |
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