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Wendy Atkinson
from Vancouver B.C, she plays bass and has performed with Mecca Normal.

Wood Paneling
from Mason County..after a two year disappearance, the sons of Mason County return covered in sludge and bringing forth invocations of rotted out abandoned cabins.

Eric Ostrowski
one half of the legendary NOGGIN..his musical performance will be accompanied by the showing of his film "Burn".

Midmight
from San Francisco, this lady is famous in the noise scene for being phenomenal and blowing away the audience members of the Wooden Octopus Skull Exp Fest in Seattle last year with her collage electronics all while wearing a lampshade on her head.

Noisettes/L.A.M.P/100 Pieces/Walrus Machine SUPERGROUP
from Seattle, this is going to be a skronky noise and electronics explosion.

Hans Grusel's Krankenkabinet
from San Francisco -they are personally the band I am most excited to see. They are most akin to Caroliner performance-wise, donning elaborate neon costumers. Their music is my favorite part - it is eerie and amusing, with crinkly electronics reminding one of the film "Carnival of Souls" and amusement parks. Their cover of "Tea For Two" was a big hit on WFMU. They don't play in the NW very often at all, and they most certainly have never played in Olympia before, so this is going to be a treat indeed.

All of this can be yours in the Eagles Hall basement - 5 p.m.

A day-long workshop to deal with many of the special issues, problems, and challenges that arise when putting the principles and methods of Nonviolent Communication into daily use. Self-empathy, hockey pucks, love, appreciations, dealing with teens, jackal shows, anger, protective use of force, and so on. A little theory and lots of practice, practice, practice. For anyone who has had an introduction to NVC. And if you haven't, come to the Friday evening session. With Suska Davis, Ph.D.

Saturday, July 14, 9 AM - 5 PM, in Olympia, sliding scale fee: $35 - $90/person
Friday, July 13, Introduction to NVC, 7 - 9 PM, $10 - $20

Join Volunteers from all over Olympia Saturday, June 30 from 9-noon as we rove the woods of Priest Point Park, saving trees by freeing them from that most ignoble of enemies: IVY! Tools, gloves and refreshments will be provided. Meet at the Rose Garden parking lot and dress for the weather.

All are welcome, but those 17 and under must have signed parental permission, 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Questions? Contact Olympia Volunteers in Parks (VIP) Coordinator Todd Smith at 753-8365.

I don't know it this is really related to the Elks Lodge mural project in Olympia, but I find it facinating.

I deplore violence and yet, I'm wondering what would bring a group of kids to such an act.

Maybe a prevention project like we're trying to promote, will provide a positive outlet.

http://www.theolympian.com/377/story/143874.html

Everyone take care and I'll look forward to more when I return from "Five Days in Hell" (aka Phoenix in Summer)

Larry