People in Gig Harbor are turning GREEN!!!

Folks in Gig Harbor are turning GREEN

Well, OK. Maybe folks really aren't turning green...maybe it is just the GREEN wrist band that is happening all over town!!!

If it is spring in Gig Harbor, then it is time for the FeelGoodFreeArtProject blog.
We are back for out 3rd year, so come and play with us!!

KINDNESS MATTERS ...STOP, THINK, FEEL

This year when you find your piece of FREE art, attached will be two GREEN wrist bands. One wrist band is for you...because you are a kind person. Take a moment to look around and when you see someone performing an act of kindness, give them the other wrist band.

Gosh, an act of kindness can be anything from an extra smile, a kind word, opening a door for someone, picking up something, donating a book to the library, free babysitting, sweeping a walk for someone, tell someone how much you appreciate them and lots more.

When you give or receive a wrist band, come on back here to I Found Kindness and let us know your story of kindness and maybe you've got some ideas that you will want to share.

LET'S SEE JUST HOW GREEN GIG HARBOR CAN GET THIS SUMMER!!!

EXTRA SURPRISE......
Come on downtown to the harbor this Saturday at the Paddle Races...
put on the GREEN!

"The seeds of kindness that you plant today will one day bloom in the hearts of all you touch!" PIQ

"Be truthful, gently, kind and fearless!" Ghandi

"Don't be pushed by your problems....be lead by your dreams!" RW Emerson

Merry Christmas Everybody!!!!

All Over Gig Harbor Reindeer Paws.....

Now you pause and enjoy all the Gig Harbor Happenings..
Starting with the1St Saturday Art Walk downtown,
All your favorite galleries have just the perfect present you have been looking for!!
Then stay downtown for the tree lighting Saturday, Dec.3
Lots of FREE art...all with that holly, jolly theme!

Might just want to stop off for the tree lighting....somewhere, if you are the first, on the tree is this FREE glass ornament....now, you can only take an ornament if it looks like this and says FREE on it...he's keeping a list, ya know.

How about a delicious burger before the tree lighting, or as a lunch break from shopping. We all know this is the place for breakfast, have a little lunch, too. Tiffany did a great job of painting these windows, be sure to admire them!!

"Wouldn't life be worth the living. Wouldn't dreams be coming true, if we kept the Christmas spirit the whole year through!!"

"You'd better not pout!" One of the happiest places on earth, that would be "For Art Sake", standing, enjoying great art!!!
Put This On Your Calendar:
For Art Sake 2011 HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE
Sat. Dec. 10; 3-7pm
Come mingle with the artists while enjoying the lighted boat parade, elegant desserts with hot beverages, free gift wrapping, holiday music and special sale...See you there!

Now, if you get a little chilly on Dec. 3 at the tree lighting and need a wonderful hot beverage....head on over to Java and Clay. While there, find a little FREE art! "Best friends are not always like!" (Thank goodness)



Hi Everyone, meet Molly. At least I hope it is Molly!!!
She's the artist decorating the windows at Reverence Jewelry.

A great job!!!!!

"I wish we could up some of the Christmas spirit in jars and open a jar of it every month!" You can do just that! Why not go into Heidi's Sweet Shop and purchase a little bag of candy for every month, then on the 25th of each month, share that little bag of candy......Christmas is the spirit of giving. Keep that spirit in your heart all year long!

Thanks to Heidi's Sweet Shop for bringing Santa
and his Reindeer to Gig Harbor!!!


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

Hug your local artists, thanks to everyone for playing with us and see you in the spring!!

Can You Feel It!

Can You Feel It?

FALL is in the air...really, in the air.
Burrrrrrr!
Time to think about gifts for loved ones, perhaps a gift for yourself.
Time for some Feel Good Free Art!!!!
Time for 1st Saturday Art Walk,
downtown Gig Harbor!!!

Hi Everybody...meet "Owlbert". This is one of Kathy Thurston's art cards. Look for this piece of wonderful art at Kit Kuhn, A Jeweler Designed For You....also check out the gorgeous Tanzanite ring he is creating....might be for you!!
If you miss this art from Kathy, just head round the corner to Ebb Tide Gallery for more of her "Wild Art For The Heart".

"If you obey all the rules, you miss all the fun!" Now, who made this famous quote and how true is it for you??? Find this little piece of FREE art at Ebb Tide Gallery. While at Ebb Tide Gallery be sure to purchase your Girls Nite Out GH Waterfront, goodie bag. For $10.00 you prepurchase your goodie bag, then on Nov 10 you have a plan: where to shop, where to munch, where to enjoy a beverage, perhaps spend the night....get ready!!!!!

This is a great original, art card...mixed media, some origami in this one, too! Created by Dori Wheeler and you can find it at Art For Sake.
While at Art For Sake, be sure and check out the paintings by Marishka Schweitzer.
While at For Art Sake, be sure to check out the beautiful Gig Harbor quilt that will be auctioned off to benefit low income women's mammograms. See the beautiful quilt!!!

Enjoy this handmade cross stitched bookmark from Stacey Webber. Find it at Mostly Books. Look around Mostly Books, pick up the book mark, find a little book or two and save the date.....Nov. 19th. Greg Richardson will be signing his book of poems, The Thirteenth Hour....get there now. Come back on the 19th!!!

"Tranquility" is the title of the beautiful art card, created by Susy Stremel. When Gig Harbor shows it's fall colors, no more beautiful landscape art anywhere.
Find this piece of FREE art at Water's Edge Gallery and Framery. While at Water's Edge, be sure and see some art by Alexis St. John.
If you miss Susy's work at Water's Edge, then cross over the street to Ebb Tide, where you will find more of Susy's art.

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

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.