Over The Rainbow Bridge

Over the Rainbow Bridge

Mitzy Oct. 17, 2011

Just this side of heaven is a place called "The Rainbow Bridge"
When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet
Goes to The Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of
Our Special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are
Warm and comfortable.

All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor, those
Who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we
Remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss
Someone very special to them, who had to be left behind.

They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and
Looks into the distance. Her bright eyes are intent; her eager body quiver,
Suddenly she begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass,
Her legs carrying her faster and faster.

You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you
Cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain
Upon your face; your hand again caress the beloved head, and you look once
More into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life, but never
Absent from your heart.

Then you cross "The Rainbow Bridge" together.....

Author Unknown

Where ever your footsteps take you this week,
Go with great joy and great kindness to one another!

Learn a little, laugh,.. Feel Good

This is a great weekend for Art in Gig Harbor.....
motion picture art....
film art.....

So many films,
so many filmmakers to question
....
Here are just a few examples.....

"Hot Flash Havoc"
"a film of menopausal proportions, will make you laugh, make you cry and make you think. This is a provocative revealing documentary about the US government not releasing information on women's health that will change their lives as they age" Meet the filmmakers, ask the questions.
(Been there, done that...I could'a told'em)

By the way...lots more information on all these films at gigharborfilmfestival.org

"Paint"
"During the summer of 2010 in Tacoma Washington the Urban Grace church commissioned two young artists to design and paint a mural that would face the front of their church entrance. Heated controversy ensued...." More filmmakers for you to meet.
By the way....stop by the GHFF office, pick up your guide and pick out your movies!!

"Waiting for a Train"
"This engaging true story of Japanese emigrant, Toshio Hirano, whose life was forever transformed by the music.of country legend Jimmie Rodgers." Check out the guide and see the list of awards for this short documentary.

"Overexposed"
"Overexposed: The cost of Compassion," a new documentary on the topic of "compassion fatigue", a condition that affects those working in helping professionals such as health care, social services and law enforcement." Direct, written, shot and edited by PLU students...important to see.

"This Narrows Place"
"A conflicted young Palestinian from the Gaza Strip - Hassan - lands in Detroit on a covert quest to avenge his brother's death....when a few secrets come to light, everyone is tested and no one will be unchanged." Best Dramatic Film - Ashland Film Festival

By the way...."We invite you to take a FREE peak behind the scenes into the art and business of movie making.. Panel Discussion, Sat. Oct. 15 1:10 pm. Free to the community.

"Three Actresses Walk Into A Bathroom"
"...a short comedy about the fierce rivalries, absurd desperation and hilarious length actresses will go to score a coveted role"

By the way....Here are some more movie titles, find out all about them at gigharborfilmfestival.org.

"What's Up"
"Challenging Impossibility"
"Believing Bigfoot"
"Which Shall It Be"
"Prayers For Peace"
"The Butterfly Circus"
..........Just to name a few

The 4th annual Gig Harbor Film Festival is this Friday, Saturday and Sunday,
Oct. 14,15,16....
yea, yea, yea...
.that's the one Julie Andrews is coming to.
Read all about it.....
gigharborfilmfestival.org

SEE YOU AT THE MOVIES!!!

Where ever your footsteps take you this week,
go with great joy and great kindness to one another!!

Great art....great films!!!

Lots of wonderful art happenings in Gig Harbor this coming week.....

October 1 is First Saturday Art Walk in Downtown Gig Harbor....

and a gorgeous day to be out walking and visiting local galleries!
Come On Down !!

October 6 - December 2 at Gig Harbor Civic Center

The Peninsula Art League presents their annual Juried Arts Exhibit at the Gig Harbor Civic Center,
3510 Grandview Street
from October 6- December 2nd
with a public reception October 6th from 6-8pm.
Wonderful art from Canada and the US. Come and check it out!!

Gig Harbor Yacht Club Art 2011 "Sail"
Sat. Oct. 8 and Sunday Oct. 9th
Hand Crafted Art and Jewelry Items For "Sail"
...the holidays are coming fast!!
Gig Harbor Yacht Club...8209 Stinson Ave, GH

Kathy Thurston creates beautiful and special art cards. If you haven't been to the Harbor History Museum lately...head on over to find this one....
If you miss Kathy's work at the History Museum, then find it at Ebb Tide Gallery, along Pioneer.


"The mission of the Gig Harbor Film Festival is to feature independent films that draw on the unifying power of cinema to promote understanding, tolerance and global awareness!"
Yes, the GH Film Festival Julie Andrews event is sold out...head on down to mostly books to pick up Julies' Biography and her children's books.

Oh, yes. Be on the look out for this special piece of art and the very special voucher on the back...good luck!!! As you are enjoying all the benefits of a 3 Day Pass Holder, during the October 14,15,16 Film Festival, you'll be very very glad you found this piece..

.This hand created card is by Dori Wheeler. "Thinking of you" features cut and folded paper.
Stop in at Kit Kuhn's Jeweler for You and find out what he is creating...just for you!!!
Then head round the corner to Ebb Tide for more of Dori's beautiful art.



"Hot Flash Havoc".....Here's the poster. This is one of the films being presented at the Gig Harbor Film Festival, Oct. 14,15.16. Ladies, you need to see this film and bring the men in your life!!!

Lots of great films this year at the film festival. Click on the GHFF link and check out the on line program with list of films and times....See you there!





"I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do."


As a community event, the GH Film Festival is bringing the documentary "Finding Kind" to the Harbor on October 12, at 6pm, at the Galaxy theatre.
This is an important film on the current problem of bullying.
Hosted by the GH Film Festival and sponsored by Fuller Theological Seminary and Windrider Film Fourm, this important film is brought to you

FREE of charge.
First come, first served on seating.

Click on the Finding Kind link to view a trailer about this film.
Stop in McBecklands Ladies Boutique for some cute clothes and,
a great little piece of FREE art.

Where ever your footsteps take you this week,
go with great joy and great kindness to one another.

Open Studio and Julie Andrews

The Gig Harbor Film Festival has announced the recipient of it's

2011 Lifetime Achievement Award

Blake Edwards

Julie Andrews will posthumously accept this award for her late husband.

Tickets available NOW! 253-851-3456 or online
An Evening With Julie Andrews
Read all about it...Gateway and Gig Harbor Film Festival
UNTIL THEN
Yep, you got it right.
This Saturday and Sunday is the Greater Gig Harbor Open Studio Tour.
Juried, Gig Harbor-Key Peninsulaa-Fox Island artists are opening their studios to the public. Give a little click to the above link for locations and directions.
Get out, go see some demonstrations, enjoy the art process...have lots of fun!!
There's a bunch FREE art out there...go find it!!

This is a great week to go out to dinner
...in downtown Gig Harbor....
lots of choices....
even FREE art for you!
BUT
YOU have to find it this time.

"To send light into the darkness of men's hearts...such is the duty of the artist!"

"Art is your emotions flowing in a river of imagination!"

"Art is the wine of life!"

"What art offers is space...a certain breathing room for the spirit!"

"Every action in our lives touches on the same cloud that will vibrate in eternity."

Where ever your footsteps take you this week,
go with great joy and kindness to one another!!

Save the Date...for kindness

Save the date:

October 12; about 6pm; Galaxy Theatre
Admission is FREE with student ID
"Finding Kind"
According to some statistics, about 30 percent of teenagers in the U.S. have been involved in bullying, either as a bully or as a victim of teenage bullying.
"Finding Kind" is a documentary film about bullying; girls bullying girls.
Click on this link to watch a short trailer about the film, "Finding Kind"
In the coming weeks you'll be hearing lots more about this important film.
SAVE THE DATE
This documentary film is presented as a community service courtesy of the Gig Harbor Film Festival, Fuller Theological Seminary and Windrider Film Forum!
Let's Visit UPTOWN This Weekend....
to find FREE art!!!

"I am only one, but I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do something. And I will not let what I cannot do interfere with what I can do."

Your favorite location for a fun cooking class, or perhaps some kitchen essentials!!

"20 years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn't do than by the ones you did do....sail away from the safe harbor!!!"

Fast becoming one of your favorite locations for great shoes, in more colors than blue.....get it...and you won't find any cherries there either!!

"Start with what is kind rather than what is right!"

Everyone goes here for great soup, sandwiches, breads......

"Strive to be first...first to nod; first to smile; first to compliment and first to forgive!"

How about a little pizza?

"We are all faced with a series of great opportunities, brilliantly disguised as impossible situations!"

So, where do you go when you need a little something really extra special?...or perhaps just to visit with Buttercup?

Where ever your footsteps take you this week,
go with great joy and kindness to one another!!

Art Walk in Gig Harbor

Hi Everyone;

Tomorrow is First Saturday Art Walk in beautiful Gig Harbor!
Beautiful, is what it is going to be, so get on your feet and
visit local galleries,

enjoy artists demonstrations.....

Lots of FREE art out tomorrow, Saturday!
Where will you find your art!!

"The warmth of a friend's presence brings joy to our hearts, sunlight to our souls and pleasure to all of life!"
Stop in the Wine Studio, especially, on Sept 6, for a special wine tasting and to participate in the Tree of Life, presented by Gig Harbor Quilt Festival, fighting breast cancer one quilt at a time.
Stop in the Wine Studio everyday for great wine!!!

How many pieces of information can you get into one photograph!? Let's start with the beautiful green ceramic vase. If you find it first, it is free to you!! And it is created by Craig Novinski. If you miss Craig's vase at For Art Sake, walk on over to Ebb Tide Gallery and see more of Craig's pottery and paintings. For Art Sake, yep that is where you will find this FREE art. Everyone knows Rebecca, owner of For Art Sake. Stop in on Saturday to watch her work on some new mixed media paintings. And, yes that is a brochure for Open Studio Tour...happening in Gig Harbor the weekend of Sept. 17. Click on the link for more Open Studio info!!

Something always new at Kit Kuhn, A Jeweler For You.
A happy place to be,
great folks, and
gorgeous hand made jewelry!!! Stop in, see what's new AND how about a little FREE art for you!!!
"Life is 10% what happens to me and 90% how I react to it!!!"





Need a little something for your perfect dog. Meet Deloree. Find her at Sophie's Touch.....the perfect place in the harbor for all your doggy needs. Located on Harborview, just beside and behind El Pubelto. Many items are locally made just for your little 4 legged family members. Stop in for a visit!!
"I think dogs are the most amazing creatures, they give unconditional love...the role model for being alive"




Meet Scott Podruchny. Scott is one of the featured artist at Ebb Tide Gallery this month. Scott works in medium mild steel with natural metal coloring to get the images and coloring into the metal. It is then clear coated to hold the finish.


Also a featured artist at Ebb Tide this month is Judy Derbes. Yes, that is a hand created paper sphere. Down below is a little something special for your garden!!





"One of the most important trips you can make is to meet someone halfway!!"

The other important trip you can make is to where the Wild Birds are, everything for your garden and feathery friends!!

Getting ready for World Kindess Week....
November 13 - 20.

Two more Kindness cards distributed this week....did you find one?
What did you do to pass along a little kindness?

Where ever your footsteps take you this week...
go with great joy and kindness to one another!!