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KERRY SIMPSON WITH JAMIE SIMPSON

Jamie and the Monster Bookroom Since I was a child, my dream was to write — what to write I wasn’t sure. I just had this intense longing for a book cover to scream out my name. As with many dreams, we tend to push them to a corner when we are adults — too busy to give them a second thought. But when my daughter was born, I became inspired to write more and read more ... A LOT more. Jamie was colicky for the first four months of her life and when she wasn’t crying and I could hear my own voice, I was reading stories to her. From a very young age (it seemed like since birth), Jamie was soothed by books and later by the stories I told her before bed. As Jamie grew older and found her words, she would ask me to tell her stories each night and I found myself brainstorming interesting stories each day so

This story is symbolic of how I I could share them with want Jamie — and every child who her. reads this book — to experience readOne night I was paring. Reading can inspire, reading can ticularly proud of myself connect, and reading can soothe. for sharing a story about Jamie is now four years old and a lonely library book and is the co-author of our first picture Jamie loved it ... so much book. She and I continue to write our in fact, that she insisted I ideas for stories on the white erase tell her more about this board in our kitchen and I look forgirl Jamie and the lonely ward to co-authoring another book book. So I added more diwith her. mension to the story each Illustrator Erika Folnovic brought time I told it. Author Kerry Simpson with Jamie the story to life with her vivid picThis is how Jamie and Simpson the Monster Bookroom came to be. Four-year- tures and creativity. Thank you, Erika, for helpold Jamie and her mother travel to the library ing to make this dream a reality. For more information or to order Jamie and each week to select new books and Jamie’s whimsical imagination takes her on a trip that the Monster Bookroom, contact Kerry Simpson at kpssimpson@hotmail.ca. she will never forget.

Jamie and the Monster Bookroom by Kerry Simpson with Jamie Simpson, illustrated by Erika Folnović, was awarded Honorable Mention in the Children’s Book category of the 2014 Great Midwest Book Festival.

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After struggling whilst growing up gay in Saskatchewan, Anthony Bidulka and Herb McFaull are helping today’s youth find acceptance at Camp Fyrefly. BRIDGES PHOTO BY MICHELLE BERG

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READ MY BOOK — 2 Jamie and the Monster Bookroom co-written by mother and daughter team SPACES — 4 Reno turns seven-storey condo into unique urban abode ON THE COVER — 6 Herb McFaull and Anthony Bidulka see young people transformed through Camp Fyrefly GARDENING — 12 Sourcing heirloom seeds at a made-in-Canada event IN THE CITY — 14 A moment in time: Photographer Michelle Berg’s shot that defines the week

CROSSWORD/SUDOKO — 15 EVENTS — 16 What you need to know to plan your week Send listings to: bridges@thestarphoenix.com OUTSIDE THE LINES — 20 A weekly colouring creation for kids of all ages by artist Stephanie McKay WINE WORLD — 21 A wonderfully charming bouquet of floral aromas SHARP EATS — 22 Workshops give kids the tools they need to live a vibrant life ON THE SCENE — 24 Live from the Roxy: The Academy Awards broadcast

Jane Scrimgeour mixed in pops of bright colours to the mainly black and white decor of her condo.

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Scrimgeour didn’t stop at black and white By Ashley Martin WHO? Jane Scrimgeour WHAT/WHERE? Her seven-storey condo in west Regina WHEN? Scrimgeour moved into the unique 1977 condo complex in 1993 and began renovating in 1996. It was a years-long process and cosmetically has been the biggest shift. WHY? Scrimgeour grew up in England around lavish homes. When she came to Canada, she brought some of that taste with her. Her previous decor was replete with wing chairs and antiques in soft colours and lots of gold. Then one day four years ago, she woke up and decided it was time for a change. “Your home is your castle, you need to embrace your home, to feel very comfortable in your home,” she says. “For some people … this would not be their comfort level at all.” HOW? It happened gradually, first with paint — a mauve colour called cool wine, which she found at Yarnton’s. Then she bought some black chairs, and started spray-painting things silver — her friends call her the spray-paint queen. She redid her flooring, replacing some of the ivory coloured carpet with a “tuxedo” shade and adding some slate laminate. In 2007 she opened up her kitchen and gained more space by adding a moonshaped countertop. She has swapped in other paint colours more recently, with pink, green and grey adding to the largely black and white decor. She describes the finished product as urban chic. Scrimgeour is a huge fan of jewel tones. She’s strict with her colour scheme — linens and utensils on display match the accent colours — and has tried not to overdose on black. For new items, she frequents HomeSense, Bouclair Home and Jysk, and has discovered some good finds at Rona, Sears Clearance, London Drugs, Salvation Army and Value Village. BRIDGES PHOTO BY BRYAN SCHLOSSER

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SPACES She likes to repurpose as much as possible. She has spraypainted lamps, sconces and baskets for inexpensive decorating. She once used the fabric from a sundress to redecorate a side table. What she can’t reuse, she sells on Used Regina or donates. While renovating can be overwhelming for some people, Scrimgeour is fuelled by it. “Change can be fun, change can be good, but sometimes change can be very stressful and if you’re out of your comfort zone it can be very, very uncomfortable for some people. But when it comes to home decor, there’s not too much that would scare me.” She and her husband Rick lived in eight different homes during their marriage. “It became a bit of a hobby” to move, she says. “These days they probably would call it flipping … and we didn’t necessarily buy a home in order to live in it for a year and then resell it. We just really enjoyed change.” Her favourite room in the house is her bedroom — “it’s my oasis,” she says. She’s enjoyed having a feminine bedroom since childhood. “My father, he always made sure that I had a really, really girly bedroom ... He always made sure I had pretty sheets; they always had little rosebuds on them or they were pink.” He once built her a padded headboard to match a comforter. Scrimgeour loves the different levels of her condo — it’s good exercise, she says, and has lots of character. The bottom two levels are entrances (a back door on the first level, front door on the second); one middle level is a landing. The downside is the home is so narrow it’s difficult to get anything up the stairs. In summertime, the large gazebo-covered patio is like an added room. She brings a bit of the indoors outside, and vice versa. amartin@leaderpost.com Twitter.com/LPAshleyM

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I had no idea there were other kids going through what I was going through. — Anthony Bidulka

A N T H O N Y B I D U L K A A N D H E R B M C FA U L L

Then and now: Growing up gay in Saskatchewan

Anthony Bidulka (left) and Herb McFaull brought Camp Fyrefly, a summer leadership retreat for sexual minority, gender variant and allied youth, to Saskatchewan in 2009. BRIDGES PHOTO BY MICHELLE BERG

By Jonathan Charlton Anthony Bidulka has a vivid memory of the first Camp Fyrefly in Saskatchewan, back in 2009. On the first day, youth had the opportunity to introduce themselves to their peers, but they shied away. “It was like watching 50 little soldiers who took their seat, they had their hoodies on, their heads were down,” he remembers.

“You couldn’t hear most of them. They were either shy or frightened or worried, no confidence at all.” When Bidulka returned just four days later, the kids had completely changed. They talked for hours. “They were so exuberant and full of life and confidence. It showed us what four days can do when you’re told you’re OK, when you feel safe. “When, instead of being told you’re different or you’re no good or

you’re a deviant, (hearing) you’re an important person and there are other people like you.” Bidulka is a chartered accountant turned author, who penned the Russell Quant mystery series. His husband, Herb McFaull, is a certified financial planner. Since being introduced by a mutual friend, they’ve been together for 25 years. The first Camp Fyrefly began at the University of Alberta in 2004. The

couple went to Edmonton to see it in action, and came home determined to start one in Saskatchewan. In 2008, the couple got married. They invited guests to make donations to set up the camp, intended for sexual minority, gender variant and allied youth. The Saskatchewan retreat runs each summer and alternates between Saskatoon and Regina. About 50 youth come each year, and organiz-

ers work particularly hard to recruit participants from rural and remote parts of the province. The program is also expanding, with a Camp Fyrefly co-ordinator set to travel to schools around the province, providing information and support. Except for a $25 fee, donations cover the cost of the camp. Professionals like psychologists, police, clergy, sociologists, and teachers volunteer their time to work with the participants.

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I’m soon at retirement age, but I see these 14-year-olds expressing themselves in a way I wish I could have done myself back then. — James McNinch

“By the time they leave, they’re confident and feel better about themselves,” McFaull said. “They can go back to their community in La Ronge or Nipawin or Melfort or Regina, and be a bit of a leader for change.” CTV recognized the couple’s efforts by naming them Saskatoon’s citizens of the year for 2014. James McNinch, an education professor at the University of Regina, was another key player in setting up the camp. He sits on the provincial board with McFaull and Bidulka, and volunteers in the camp kitchen. McNinch, who is also gay, said the camp isn’t just for the campers — it changes everyone involved. “I think I’ve probably become a more sensitive, compassionate person. I’m soon at retirement age, but I see these 14-yearolds expressing themselves in a way I wish I could have done myself back then.” IN HIDING Camp Fyrefly is the kind of place that would have come in handy when McFaull and Biulka were growing up 40 years ago. Bidulka grew up on a farm near Prud’homme. It was a small community, with just seven students in his graduating class. Until he moved to Saskatoon for university, he believed there was no one else like him, he said. Mementos from Camp Fyrefly at Anthony Bidulka and Herb McFaull’s home. BRIDGES PHOTO BY MICHELLE BERG

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Anthony Bidulka holding a photo of himself giving the valedictorian speech at his high school grad. BRIDGES PHOTO BY MICHELLE BERG

“I had no idea there were other kids going through what I was going through. And I struggled with that a great deal.” He was a loner and didn’t get involved in school activities. He’d even hide in the high school furnace room during breaks to avoid the torment of his peers, who could sense something different about him. His family was loving, but struggled to understand what was going on. Simply forcing grudging apologies out of other boys didn’t solve anything.

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“Like any parent, you just want your kid to be happy, and I think they did everything they could to make that happen. But I was too busy hiding,” he said. “What I really needed was for someone to say, ‘I know who you are, and you’re OK, and it’s going to get better.’ ” Looking back, he can’t think of who that might have been — no friends or teachers spring to mind as natural allies. A program like Camp Fyrefly might have spurred him to start thinking about that, he said.

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Herb McFaull holds up a newspaper clipping from when his father Jack McFaull was awarded Citizen of the Year in 1979. BRIDGES PHOTO BY MICHELLE BERG

It was only when he arrived at university, in 1980, that he met other gay people, discovered his confidence and reinvented himself. By the time he was in his early 20s, he was ready to come out to his parents. That conversation was as hard as he expected, and the relationship needed to start over, but it did begin a change. Now, his mother treats McFaull just as well — or even better — than any of her other sons-in-law. The parents of Fyrefly campers can also have a hard time when they meet their newly confident kids at the end of the program. “For some of them, it was a shock. They didn’t know what happened to their kid. I start-

ed realizing we needed to bring them into the fold, too,” Bidulka said. Facilitators now meet with parents on the last day to explain what has been going on, and parents get a chance to share their own struggles. Bidulka and McFaull have heard a stoiclooking farmer break down in tears, expressing the hope that the bullying his son suffered would stop. One mother thanked the camp for giving her back her distant daughter. They’ve heard another mother admit that she just didn’t understand her daughter, and didn’t like what she was becoming; Bidulka said he admired her honesty.

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When, instead of being told you’re different or you’re no good or you’re a deviant, (hearing) you’re an important person and there are other people like you. — Bidulka

“That was step one for her, and she was there. And I think that’s amazing.” For McFaull, coming of age in a high school of 1,200 students in Saskatoon, it was easier to blend into the crowd and avoid bullies. Without any role models, however — this was decades before TV shows like Will and Grace, or Ellen, he noted — he couldn’t really thrive. “My fondest wish was to go to the high school dance and dance with who I wanted to dance with.” Instead, even though he wasn’t out to his family, he developed a close relationship with them. He poured himself into his studies, and learned the piano, violin and singing outside school. He was also heavily involved in his United Church. A NEW DAY Sean Hellquist, of Saskatoon, first attended Camp Fyrefly three years ago, at the age of 20. Born female, Sean had already made the

transition to being male. He was in a good place, with a supportive family. He quickly became a mentor to other campers — since then, he returned as a facilitator and is now also a board member. “I don’t think I’ve ever been in a place that’s been so accepting and positive,” he said. He loves seeing kids who arrived scared and closed off leave as some of the most social campers. Camp Fyrefly is important because the Saskatchewan LGBTQ community is still small and people can face stigma, he said. “It’s important for these kids to feel like they belong.” Bidulka remembers looking through the phone book for help, and even searching the library in a vain hope for a book on being gay. “I can’t imagine what it would have been like to be a kid and to see these TV shows and see these movies and go on the Internet and just find what support groups are out there.” Camp Fyrefly began in 2009 and rotates yearly between Saskatoon and Regina. BRIDGES PHOTO BY MICHELLE BERG

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Herb McFaull and Anthony Bidulka (front), who got married in 2008, with their Labradoodles Magic and Kona in their home south of Saskatoon. BRIDGES PHOTO BY MICHELLE BERG

A sexual minority teen in 2015, on the other hand, can connect with her peers at the click of a mouse. One of Bidulka and McFaull’s concerns after the inaugural Fyrefly camp was that kids would eventually drift apart. Instead, they formed a supportive community through social media. And while social media can breed cyberbullying, those tormentors ultimately can’t hide, McFaull said. McFaull also pointed out that aside from social norms, laws have changed. It’s now legal for gay people to marry and adopt children, for example. Still, it’s a gradual change, and youth, particularly in rural areas, can be lonely. That’s why Camp Fyrefly is still important. “To watch these young men and young women get married, have kids, be accepted in the community, it’s astronomical change,” McFaull said. jcharlton@thestarphoenix.com Twitter.com/J_Charlton

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Sourcing heirloom seeds at made-in-Canada event By Erl SvendsenThe event of the year for gardeners is coming soon. Seedy Saturday was started by Sharon Rempel who was searching for local heirloom vegetable, flower and wheat varieties for an 1880s garden project at the Grist Mill and Garden in Keremeos, B.C. Her first event in 1990 at the VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver brought out 500 people. She talked about seeds, and the group swapped and bought their own. A few local seed companies were on hand selling open-pollinated varieties as well as representatives from conservation and health organizations.

Since then, the event has spread across Canada, the United States and Europe. Seeds of Diversity (www.seeds. ca), a charitable non-profit organization interested in preserving heirloom seeds, helps local Canadian groups host Seedy Saturdays and Sundays. Seedy Saturdays everywhere follow a very similar model to that first one in 1990. There’s usually a trade show where local seed companies have heirloom, open-pollinated varieties for sale. There can be several local organizations interested in health, food security, sustainability or farm issues. And like Sharon’s first event, there are usually presentations about local or regional food issues and opportunities, gardening or new trends in food pro- A selection of heirloom beans from columnist Erl Svendsen’s garden. From left: Orca, Black Valentine, Norsk Brun, Desoronto duction. Potato and Arikara Yellow. PHOTO COURTESY ERL SVENDSEN

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GARDENING You may be wondering what all the fuss is about heirloom seeds. I’ve found growing heirloom varieties connects families and cultures across generations. A friend of mine found some of her late grandmother’s bean seeds. She planted them to see if any were viable and to her surprise, enough came up to continue the savinggrowing cycle that her grandmother had practised for decades. Because of my Norwegian heritage, I was curious to try ‘Norsk brun’ (Norwegian brown) beans last year. They grew like gangbusters and ripened in early September. They make excellent baked beans. Seeds cannot be stored forever — they lose their viability with each passing year, even under ideal storage conditions. They need to be planted out periodically to generate fresh seed for storage. And it might surprise you to learn that not just

hippies, tree-huggers and hipsters are interested in preserving heirlooms seeds. Growing heirloom seeds has gone mainstream, thanks to the burgeoning interest in community gardening and organic farming. Furthermore, the federal government has long had an interested in preserving old varieties (and wild crop relatives) for their potential to contribute to new variety development. The Plant Gene Resources Centre in Saskatoon, part of Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, is a literal storehouse of seeds through time and from across the world. Many other countries have similar seed banks. BENEFITS TO GROWING HEIRLOOM VARIETIES: ■ Diverse and represent a huge storehouse of genetic information ■ Locally adapted in terms of cli-

Heirloom crops are locally adapted to climate, soil, pests and disease.

mate, soil, pests and disease ■ Expect a longer harvest window because they are not as genetically uniform as modern cultivars ■ A longer harvest window means you can eat fresh produce over a longer period instead of everything ripening at the same time ■ You can expect a harvest every year because their variability ensures that some will be adapted to

whatever the growing conditions might be. On the downside, they may not be resistant to recent disease and insect pest invasions. Tired of the seemingly unending prairie winter? Consider travelling with Saskatchewan garden author Sara Williams as she leads a customized, small group garden tour to Morocco, March 16 to April 1. Call

SEEDY SATURDAY IN SASKATOON ■ March 7, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. ■ St. Mary’s Wellness and Education Centre, 327 Ave. N. South ■ www.chep.org/en/events ■ A small donation helps to cover the costs ■ For information on Seedy Saturdays and Sundays in Moose Jaw (March 1), Yorkton (March 14), Estevan (March 15), North Battleford (March 28) and Prince Albert (April 25), see www.seeds.ca/events.

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Driftwood Army & Navy Club, 359 First Ave. N.

Dusty Roads Band Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

Terry Hoknes Nutana Legion, 3021 Louise St.

Jazz Series: Jazz Jam w/ The Brett Balon Trio The Bassment, 204 Fourth Ave. N.

Dance Party: Ralph’s Rhythm Kings Downtown Legion, 606 Spadina Cres. W.

Shred Kelly w/ The Dead South and Myles and The Blanks Louis’ Pub, 93 Campus Dr.

The Lost Keys McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E.

Panospria 11 Years: Wasted Cathedral, Chad Munson, Scant Intone, Helpers, Greenmist and DJ Aptorian The Local Coffee Bar, 167 Third Ave. S.

Viet Cong w/ Fist City and Burnt Shrines Amigos Cantina, 806 Dufferin Ave. The Classy Chassys w/ The Department Heads Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N.

Thurs., Feb. 26 The Pony Boys Crackers Restaurant & Lounge, 1-227 Pinehouse Dr.

The Electric Revival Rock Bottom, 834B Broadway Ave. Idle Rains Stan’s Place, 106-110 Ruth St. E.

Daybreak Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

JoMama Piggy’s Pub and Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N.

Roots Series: The Whiskey Jerks The Bassment, 204 Fourth Ave. N. Songwriters in the Round w/ Geoff Smith Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave. Single Mothers w/ The Dirty Nil and The Faps Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N. Fri., Feb. 27 Nightrain Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave.

Sun., March 1 Robb Flynn and heavy metal band Machine Head will perform at O’Brians Events Centre on Sunday. POSTMEDIA FILE PHOTO

The Bassment, 204 Fourth Ave. N. The Standards Trio McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E. The Band Wagon Toon Town Tavern, 3330 Fairlight Dr.

Driftwood Army & Navy Club, 359 First Ave. N.

Ralph’s Rhythm Kings Fairfield Senior Citizens’ Centre, 103 Fairmont Ct.

Piano Friday: David Fong Roots Series: Theresa Sokyrka

Arkells w/ Dear Rouge O’Brians Event Centre, 241 Second Ave. S.

The Basement Paintings w/ Silent Era and Ave Sol Amigos Cantina, 806 Dufferin Ave. Black Vienna w/ Jumbo Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N. Idle Rains Stan’s Place, 106-110 Ruth St. E. JoMama Piggy’s Pub and Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N. Saskatoon Songwriters Showcase

Vangelis Tavern, 801 Broadway Ave. Grandola w/ The Bad Decisions Rock Bottom, 834B Broadway Ave. Sat., Feb. 28 Nightrain Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Piano Saturdays: Maurice Drouin Big Band Series: Stone Frigate Big Band w/ Robyn Knight

Acoustic Jam Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Machine Head O’Brians Event Centre, 241 Second Ave. S. Mon., March 2 Marc Holt Quintet Bon Temps Café, 223 Second Ave. S. Tues., March 3 The Wicked Grin Buds on Broadway, 817 Broadway Ave. Humans Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N.

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The Gallery at Frances Morrison Central Library Until Feb. 26 at 311 23rd St. E. Hair Story by the Local History Department (SPL). A tonsorial tour in photographs of Saskatoon’s early barber shops and beauty parlours. SCYAP Art Gallery Until March 6 at 253 Third Ave. S. From Trauma to Expression by Brenda Kalapaca. Reception Feb. 26, 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Spring Show by Art Quest runs March 9-27. Reception March 26, 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. The Storefront Feb. 27, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., at 224 20th St. W. Toronto publisher Roger Bywater introduces his latest artists’ books at a pop-up shop and reception. Open to the public. Mendel Art Gallery Until March 22 at 950 Spadina Cres. E. New winter exhibitions include Battleground: War Rugs from Afghanistan; Deep Weather by Swiss artist Ursula Biemann; Concerning Certain Events, recent works by Saskatchewan artists Tammi Campbell and Kara Uzelman; the Border Crossings Study Centre, a mobile archive of the 34-year history of Border Crossings art magazine; and the RBC Artists by Artists mentorship program, reflecting Monique Martin’s mentorship with Cathryn Miller. Saskatoon Spinners and Weavers Guild give a demonstration March 1, 2 p.m. Affinity Gallery Feb. 27 until April 11 at 813 Broadway Ave. Cynefin. An exhibition of print- and videobased installation by Rowan Pantel. Reception March 6, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Artist talk March 7, 2 p.m. Hues Art Supply Until Feb. 28 at 1818 Lorne Ave. Artwork by Paige Mortensen. In the Gallery by Jean Dudley runs March 1-31. Reception March 7, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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Paved Arts Until Feb. 27, 8 p.m., at 424 20th St. W. Good Dog Bad Dog by Ed Janzen.

4 of 619 South Railway St. W. in Warman. Saskatchewan’s newest indoor playground. For children up to age 12. Visit cjsclimbandplay.com or their Facebook page.

Art in the Centre Until Feb. 28 at Parkridge Centre, 110 Gropper Cres. Works by the Rosthern Art Group. STM Gallery Until Feb. 28 at St. Thomas More College, 1437 College Dr. imPRESS by University of Saskatchewan Intermediate Printmaking Students.

Fun Factory Indoor Playground Daily at 1633C Quebec Ave. A giant indoor playground for young children. Adults and children under one year are free. There is a separate fenced in area for children under two.

Linked: Colony Collapse Until Feb. 28 along the riverbank from the Meewasin Valley Centre to the Mendel Art Gallery. An installation in the trees. By Monique Martin with support from Sask Terra members.

Children’s Play Centre Daily at Lawson Heights Mall. A fun, safe, environment for preschool children to play. Please note this is an unsupervised play area, and adults must stay with and supervise children at all times.

Saskatoon City Hospital Gallery on the Bridges Until Feb. 28 on the sixth floor of the Atrium at Saskatoon City Hospital. Watercolour Landscapes by Patricia L. Clarke and contemporary textured acrylic paintings by Marlene Hamel. New Directions runs through February. Recent acrylic paintings by Michael J. Martin.

Market Mall Children’s Play Centre Daily just off the food court at Market Mall. This play area is free and has different level slides. Children must wear socks in the play area.

Station Arts Centre, Rosthern Until Feb. 28 at 701 Railway Ave. in Rosthern. Repetition. Our neck of the Woods. Tiny watercolours by B.A. Conly and photographs by Ray Griffin. AKA Artist Run March 1-15 at 424 20th St. W. Ink Slab Printmakers. Prairie Star Gallery Until March 1 at 1136 Eighth St. E. BOLD by Michael Remando. Darrell Bell Gallery Until March 1 at 405-105 21st St. E. New Works by gallery artists run. Includes John Barkley, Darrell Bell, Victor Cicansky, Marc Courtemanche, Joe Fafard, Kyle Herranen, Jefferson Little, Zachari Logan, Adrian Stimson and David Thauberger. Featuring a new

Watered by Seasons of Fate by Patricia L. Clarke is on display at the Saskatoon City Hospital Gallery on the Bridges. SUBMITTED PHOTO selection of textiles by Margot Lindsay. The Gallery/Art Placement Until March 5 at 228 Third Ave. S. Tracings by Lynne Graham. A recent series of still-life drawings. Eye Gallery Until March 20 at 117-1132 College Dr. Fertile Ground, photographs by John Perret. Handmade House Showcase Until March 21 at 710 Broadway Ave. Something’s Fishy, a themed exhibition of works produced by the working members of Handmade House. Humboldt and District Museum and Gallery Until March 27 at 601 Main St., in Humboldt. Contrast, a Local Perspective exhibit by the Saskatoon Potter’s Guild. Kehrig Fine Art Until March 28 on the eighth floor of the Bessborough Ho-

tel. Modern bronze sculpture and acrylic paintings by Adrian Golban and contemporary oil paintings of landscapes and animals by Dean and Fran Francis. Kehrig Fine Art Until March 31 on the eighth floor of the Bessborough Hotel. Modern bronze sculpture and acrylic paintings by Adrian Golban and contemporary oil paintings of landscapes and animals by Dean and Fran Francis. Western Development Museum Through April 2015 at 2610 Lorne Ave. Big Bert Travelling Exhibit. In partnership with the Royal Saskatchewan Museum. A 92 million-year-old crocodile skeleton brought back to life through 3D imaging.

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and Thursdays, 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., through April. For children up to age five. Semistructured, crafts, snacks, story time, toys, activities. Email stayandplaysaskatoon@gmail.com or visit the Facebook page. Stars and Strollers Wednesdays, 1 p.m., at Centre Cinemas in The Centre. Choice of two movies each week. A baby-friendly environments with lowered volume, dimmed lighting, a changing table and stroller parking in select theatres. Saskatoon Strong Mom & Baby Fitness Wednesdays until April 8, 2 p.m. A mom and baby indoor exercise class. All fitness levels are welcome. Registration and information at saskatoonstrongmoms@gmail.com or fb.com/SaskatoonStrongMoms. CJ’s Climb and Play Daily, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., in Bay

Scooters Indoor Playgroup Thursdays, 9:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., through May, at Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1636 Acadia Dr. Parent-supervised playgroup for kids up to age five. A bounce house and toys for kids, designated infant play area, coffee/tea for parents. Registration on arrival. Information at scooters@ ebap.ca or their Facebook page. Pop In & Play Thursdays until May 21, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Erindale Alliance Church, 310 Perehudoff Cres. For children and their parents. Monthly themes, learning centres, snacks and occasional speakers. Information at office@erindalealliance.ca. Parent and Toddler Yoga Thursdays, 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m., and/or Saturdays, 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m., at Yoga Life, 2-115 Third Ave. S. Classes taught by Nina Zettl. For par-

ents and their toddlers ages one to five. Introduce your toddler to the world of yoga. Classes include postures, poses, meditation, movement, play and song. Classes are six weeks. Register at freedomfromwithinyoga@gmail.com, 306-381-8852. Breastfeeding Cafe Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Westwinds Primary Health Centre, 3311 Fairlight Dr. A drop-in support group for breastfeeding women. Sessions will be facilitated by a lactation consultant with a brief educational presentation, and time for interaction with the other mothers. Movies for Mommies Thursdays, 1 p.m., at Rainbow Cinemas in The Centre. An infant-friendly environment with reduced sound, change tables, bottle warming and stroller parking. Shop ‘n Stroll Fridays, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., meet in front of Customer Service at The Mall at Lawson Heights. Classes consist of power-walking, body-sculpting moves using exercise tubing and a socializing for parents and babies. Preregister at runnersandbootiesfitness.com. No classes on stat holidays. Baby Talk at SPL Fridays, 10:30 a.m., at Alice Turner Branch; Mondays, 10:30 a.m., at Carlyle King Branch and JS Wood Branch; and Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m., at Cliff Wright Branch. Half-hour singing and rhymes, then mingle with other parents. LLLC Saskatoon Evening Series Meeting The last Friday of the month through April, 6:30 p.m., at 1515 Forest Dr. The topic is The Advantages of Breastfeeding to Mother and Baby. All women interested in breastfeeding are welcome. Dads and partners are also welcome. Call 306-655-4805 or email lllcsaskatoon@gmail.com.

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Kid Yoga Classes Ages five to 10 Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m., homeschoolers ages five to 12, Mondays, 10:15 a.m. to 11 a.m., at Yoga Life, 2-115 Third Ave. S. Classes taught by Nina Zettl. Helps kids regulate emotions, find focus, relaxation, selfawareness and inner fulfillment. Physically helps with balance, strength, flexibility, coordination and body awareness. Classes are six weeks. Register at freedomfromwithinyoga@gmail.com. Prenatal Partner Workshops: Yoga for Childbirth Saturdays, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Birth Rhythms, 248 Third Ave. S. Instructed by Nina Zettl. Learn various tools and techniques to help you through labour and delivery. No previous yoga experience is required. Classes are six weeks. Register at freedomfromwithinyoga@ gmail.com, 306-361-8852. Whatever the Weather Feb. 28 and March 1, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at Meewasin Valley Centre, 402 Third Ave. S. Explore some of the weather extremes Saskatoon has experienced through its history. Make a silly Whatever the Weather Teller to take home. A drop-in program for all ages. Free Family Fun Sundays, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Mendel Art Gallery, 950 Spadina Cres. E. For ages four to 12, accompanied by an adult. Art-making activities led by gallery artists. Supplies are provided.

Saskatoon Public Library Programs Ongoing daily programs for children and families. Find the calendar at saskatoonlibrary. ca/node/1016.

250 bowls of soup for women and children escaping family violence. Preregistration is required. To register and see more dates visit soupsisters. org.

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Write Out Loud Youth Poetry Slam Feb. 26, 7:30 p.m., at Louis’ Pub, 93 Campus Dr. Featuring Ghost Note. With an open mic. Admission at the door.

Saskatoon Farmers’ Market Open year round. Wednesday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and Saturday 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., farmers are in attendance. Tuesday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday during market hours, food service and specialty shops are open. Information at saskatoonfarmersmarket. com. Contact 306-384-6262, skfarm@sasktel.net.

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postpartum recovery. Baby friendly class with a certified yoga teacher. Suitable for four weeks to two years postpartum. Register at msjpriestley. wix.com/pureenergy. No class on stat holidays. Canadian Light Source (CLS) Public Tours Mondays, 1:30 p.m., at the Canadian Light Source, 44 Innovation Blvd. The synchrotron research facility is open for the public. Preregistration is required. Call 306-657-3644, email outreach@lightsource. ca or visit lightsource.ca/education/public_tours.php.

Mom and Baby Yoga Mondays, 11:15 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at Yoga Life, 2-115 Third Ave. S. Classes taught by Nina Zettl. For mothers with babies as young as six weeks. Tone and strengthen your body, learn relaxation and meditation tools and explore breathwork. Classes are six weeks. Register at freedomfromwithinyoga@gmail.com.

Prenatal Yoga Mondays, 6 p.m. to 7 p.m., at Pregnancy and Parenting Health Centre, 248 Third Ave. S. Taught by a doula and certified yoga teacher. Informative and safe for any stage in pregnancy. Call 306-251-0443 or email msjpriestley@gmail. com. No class on stat holidays.

Postnatal Yoga Mondays, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., at Pregnancy and Parenting Health Centre, 248 Third Ave. S. Beginner to intermediate yoga designed to help with

Playgroup Tuesdays, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., at Grace-Westminster United Church. Hosted by Prairie Hearts Learning Community, a group of families

inspired by Waldorf philosophies. Programming is aimed at children ages two to five, but all ages are welcome. LLLC Saskatoon Toddler Series Meeting The first Monday of the month, 4:15 p.m. to 6 p.m., at 318 Hettle Cove. A meeting for mothers breastfeeding older babies/toddlers/children. Call 306-655-4805 or email lllcsaskatoon@gmail.com. Preschool Story Time Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., at McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E. For children ages three to five in the Circle of Trees. Call 306-955-1477. Read & Paint The first Tuesday at 10:30 a.m., and Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., each month, at Wet Paint Pottery, 5-3110 Eighth St. E. Suitable for ages two to six. Each month features a different story, followed by a related painting project. March 3 and 4, read “Children Make Terrible Pets” and paint Cubbie the bear. SCENE March 3-5 at Broadway Theatre. Short animations on

creativity and co-operation, for ages six and up; short animations on worlds of wonder, for ages eight and up; a work reflecting the diversity of the world’s indigenous nations, for ages 12 and up; a storytelling workshop led by members of the Saskatchewan Native Theatre Company; and a documentary on the food we waste. Admission at broadwaytheatre.ca, 306-6526556. Engineering for Kids Children ages four to 14 can learn about technology and how engineers help it develop. Classes, camps, parties, and clubs with hands-on STEM enrichment activities. Get information and register at engineeringforkids.net/saskatoon or 306-978-4186. BRICKS 4 KIDZ® Saskatoon Regular after-school programs, preschool classes and camps for kids of all ages at various locations in Saskatoon. An atmosphere for students to build unique creations, play games, and have fun using LEGO® bricks. Visit bricks4kidz.com or call 306-979-2749.

Bargain Basement Store Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at St. Paul’s United Church, 454 Egbert Ave. Clothing for babies, children, men and women, and jewellery. Funds raised support the Lighthouse project. Mayfair Carpet Bowling Wednesdays, 1:15 p.m., at Mayfair United Church. Beginners and experienced players are welcome. For information call 306-651-2151. Literature Matters Talk Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m., at GraceWestminster United Church, 505 10th St. E. The Topographies of 18th-c. Literature and Art by Allison Muri. Comedy Night Feb. 25, 7 p.m., at Capitol Music Club, 244 First Ave. N. Featuring Sean Lecomber. Admission at the door. 19th Annual Raj Manek Memorial Banquet Feb. 26, 6 p.m., at Prairieland Park. An evening of celebration in support of entrepreneurial mentorship. Featuring Vikram Vij from CBC’s Dragon’s Den. Tickets at manekmentorship. sk.ca. Soup Sisters and Broth Brothers Feb. 26, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., at SIAST, 1130 Idylwyld Dr. N. Local chefs prepare a meal for participants, and assist participants in making about

Randy and Mr. Lahey’s Crazy Cheeseburger Party Feb. 26, 9 p.m., at Louis’ Pub, 93 Campus Dr. With DJ Marketmall. Free cheeseburger with tickets. Tickets at ticketfly.com or at the door. A 19+ event. Women’s Health/Quilt Retreat Feb. 26, 9:45 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Feb. 27, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Presentations on healing, nutritious meals and snacks, time for quilting and crafting. With author, speaker and nutritionist Paulette Millis. Information and registration at 306-244-8890 or eatingforhealth@sasktel.net. Film and Panel Discussion Feb. 27, 7 p.m., at Broadway Theatre. Premiere of To Light a Candle and panel discussion for Education is Not a Crime, a global day of action. The film is based on the experience of Iranian-Canadian journalist Maziar Bahari, jailed for 118 days in Iran in 2009 while a reporter for Newsweek. Following the film, a threemember panel, lawyer Kim Pate, physician Dr. Mateen Raazi and counsellor Hale Samimi, will discuss the issues with the audience. Admission at the door for cost recovery. Information at 306-955-1203, cummings@sasktel.net. Dig! Screening Feb. 27, 7 p.m., at Beaumont Film & Record, 100-220 Third Ave. S. The film tracks the tumultuous rise of two musicians, Anton Newcombe and Courtney Taylor, dissecting their friendship and bitter rivalry. A live performance by The Radiation Flowers (formerly Powder Blue) will follow the film. Tickets at the door.

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Craft Beer and Cheese Festival Feb. 27, 7p.m., at Prairie Sun Brewery, 2020 Quebec Ave. A fundraiser for Ness Creek Music Festival. Local craft beer, cheese, spirits and tapas. With live music by In With the Old and A Dram Too Few. Tickets at 306-343-7000 or at Prairie Sun Brewery.

McAreavey, Roy Book Binder and Bob Mangolin. Tickets at Cherry Insurance, Long & McQuade, McNally Robinson, St. John’s Music or saskatoonbluessociety.ca. Film at Grace March 2, 7:30 p.m., at GraceWestminster United Church. Hosted by the Yorkton Film Festival. A screening of Children of Soldiers. A talk by Korean War veteran Colin Clay will accompany the film. With Citadel Canine Society’s Jerri McPhee, Leigh Michel and service dog in training Shiloh. Admission is free. Everyone is welcome.

Adult Canvas Painting Class Feb. 26-27, 6 p.m., at Wet Paint Pottery, 3110 Eighth St. E. For ages 16+. A step-bystep class in acrylic painting. The project is Pretty in Pink. Register at 306-373-3219. Double Vision: The Stage Show Feb. 27-28, 7:30 p.m., at The Refinery, 609 Dufferin Ave. Comedy magic with a twin twist. Clean comedy with audience participation. Tickets at 306-653-5191, ontheboards.ca.

Off-Broadway Farmers’ Market, International Bazaar, and Bistro Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., in the basement of GraceWestminster United Church, 505 10th St. E. Offering a variety of locally produced food, clothing and accessories from India, pet products, baking, and bistro dishes. New vendors welcome. Call 306-664-2940 or email gerald.l.harrison@shaw.ca.

Carpet Bowl Thursdays, 12:15 p.m., at Nutana Legion Hall, 3021 Louise Ave. Hosted by the Nutana Senior Citizens Association. Lunch and coffee are available for a fee. Paint ‘til You Faint Feb. 28, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., and March 1, 1 p.m. to 6 p.m., at Wet Paint Pottery, 3110 Eighth St. E. A two-day art retreat with four shapes and six new techniques. Register at 306-373-3219. SIFC Dances Thursdays, 7 p.m., in room 13 at Albert Community Centre, 610 Clarence Ave. S. Saskatoon International Folkdance Club. Learn dances from many countries around the world. First night is free. Visit sifc.awardspace.com. España Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m., at TCU Place. Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra’s Masters Series. Featuring guitarist Daniel Bolshoy. With works by Chabrier, Rodrigo, Elgar, Evangelista and Rimsky-Korsakov.

Brian Macareavey will be one of the performers at the Saskatoon Blues Festival which runs until March 1. BRIDGES FILE PHOTO BY MICHELLE BERG

Craft Beer & Dry-Cured Meat Tasting Event Feb. 28, 7:30 p.m., at Riversdale Delicatessen & Market, 101 20th St. W. For tickets email info@riversdaledeli.ca or call 306-954-3355. Drumming Circle First Sunday of each month, 1 p.m., at The Unitarian Centre, 213 Second St. E. Beginners are welcome. Spring Concert March 1, 3 p.m., at Knox United Church. The University of Saskatchewan Greystone Singers perform. Choral repertoire includes traditional, classical, sacred and secular, folks songs and spirituals in a variety of languages and styles. Featuring works by Britten, Schütz,

Gjeilo and Suchan. Tickets at McNally Robinson, from choir members, or at the door. The W in RunWay March 1, 1:15 p.m. to 5 p.m., at Louis’ Loft, 93 Campus Dr. Presented by W Bridals Curvy Couture. A fashion show and information for brides. Brides in attendance are entered to win honeymoon accommodations for two. Tickets at picatic.com. Tonight It’s Poetry Feb. 29, 7:30 p.m., at The Woods Ale House, 148 Second Ave. N. Community Stage featuring Mystery Guest. Telemiracle 39 Benefit Concert March 1, 4 p.m., at the Saskatoon Conservatory of Music,

1002 22nd St. W. Featuring 11-year-old violinist Ava Leschyshyn. Classical works and fiddle tunes. Admission by silver collection at the door. The Next Step Live on Stage March 1, 6:30 p.m., at TCU Place. The Next Step Dancers provide an interactive dance experience for all ages. Featuring music from the TV series. Tickets at 306-9757799, tcutickets.ca. Saskatoon Blues Festival Until March 1 around Saskatoon. Opens your eyes to the diversity and scope of the multi-faceted music genre known as The Blues. Featuring B.C. Read/George Tennant Duo, Rick Estrin & The Nightcats, Nikki Hill, Brian

Career Options for English Majors March 3, 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., in Arts 217 at the U of S. Learn how the skills you acquire with your English degree can get you jobs and prepare you for graduate programs. Job panel by U of S English grads and advice on skills and careers from the U of S Career Centre. Extended session on information on grad schools, 5:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. Everyone welcome. Information at wendy.roy@ usask.ca. Vessel Film Screening March 3, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., at Broadway Theatre. Hosted by Sexual Health Centre Saskatoon, The University of Saskatchewan Reproductive Action Group and Women in Law. An introduction by Diana Whitten precedes the screening of this documentary about Dr.

Rebecca Gomperts’ Women on Waves project. Admission by donation at the door. Seven Days that Transformed the World March 3, 6 p.m., at Hose and Hydrant Brewing Company, 612 11th St. E. Martha Smith-Norris talks about the Day America Dropped the A-Bomb. Everyone is welcome. Information at keith. carlson@usask.ca. Comedy Night March 3, 9 p.m., at Piggy’s Pub and Grill, 1403 Idylwyld Dr. N. With Dez Reed. Book Signing at McNally Regular book signings at McNally Robinson, 3130 Eighth St. E. For schedule and information visit mcnallyrobinson. com/saskatoon_events. English for Employment Class Hosted by the Saskatoon Open Door Society. Improve English pronunciation and communication, and learn what you need to find work in Saskatoon. Information or registration at 306-2504337, 306-653-4464, 306250-4338, jhaugen@sods. sk.ca, ajunek@sods.sk.ca.

# THEATRE The House You Build Feb. 25 to March 4 at Studio 914, 914 20th St. W. Presented by SNTC. A unique show involving spoken word, modern dance and Lakota traditional dance. Featuring the 2014-15 Circle of Voices. Tickets at latroupedujour.ca, 306-667-1221. The No-No’s Feb. 27, 9:30 p.m., at Le Relais, 308 Fourth Ave. N. The improv comedy troupe performs. Admission at the door. Event listings are a free, community service offered by Bridges. Listings will be printed if space permits. Submission deadline is two weeks before the event date.

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A wonderfully charming bouquet of floral aromas By James Romanow A complaint I hear periodically about German wines is “they’re too sweet.” I find the comment odd because trocken (dry) riesling is made and exported from Germany for quite reasonable prices. Indeed, many of them are much nicer than competing wines from other countries like Australia. If you like a wine with a mineral finish, and a pleasantly brisk acidity you need to spend more time exploring the riesling grape. Most people drink wine that is glorified coolers — mostly fruit juice with a healthy alcoholic kick (e.g. zinfandel). To fans of such beverages, I and pretty much the entire wine trade (all of whom insist on championing riesling), are wasting our time. The reason I champion riesling is that the stuff is the perfect food wine. A trocken riesling does the same job sauvignon blanc does of cleaning the dust of the day from your tongue when you come home. Both

share the same juicy citrus profile, however riesling tilts the bouquet subtly towards floral aromas that can be wonderfully charming if you take the time to smell the roses. I came across a couple bottles at the Co-op in Saskatoon and quite enjoyed them. If you can’t get there, watch for any trocken riesling you see. Ulrich Languth Trocken Riesling is a perfect example of why dry riesling should fit in your wine cupboard. This is a great pasta and cheese wine, especially with pork sausages or other lighter meats. It has a very slightly floral bouquet, a crisp citrus entrance, a smooth mid-palate and a lingering stony finish. The minerality of Mosel wines is always admirable and this glass should silence the most strident “I don’t drink sweet” critic. Ulrich Langguth Trocken Riesling, 2012. $22 **** More wine in Monday’s StarPhoenix and as always on Twitter @drbooze.

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Workshops gives kids tools for a vibrant life By Jenn Sharp A local entrepreneur is holding free workshops to teach kids about food and the environment. Chris Wood hosts an interactive workshop for kids aged eight to 11. She wants kids to learn about where their food comes from and introduce them to new ways of eating. Kids learn about Saskatchewan food products and get a recipe booklet to take home. Healthy eating, meal planning, grocery shopping and food preparation are all discussed. A component about the many foods grown in Saskatchewan is always surprising for attendees, says Wood. She talks to the kids about the downside of food that has to be shipped to the province. Fresh food loses nutrients from long travel times and when it has to be sprayed to stay fresh. “There are so many environmental factors with flying it here as opposed to the farmer who just drives it here,” says Wood. Kids are given an idea of how much garbage they make in their lifetime — at their current age and how much they’ll make by the time they’re 30, “a real eye-opener.” A food demo is comprised of meals that are easy to prepare at home and sourced from Saskatchewan farmers. Cooking this way helps reduce one’s environmental footprint, says Wood, as there’s less waste from unprocessed food. “Your food is the closest thing to you. It’s going through your whole body and if it’s leaving trash in you ... you want to put clean food in you and food that’s good for you.” Splendor Garden spice mixes are used in the demos and sent home with the kids. The company from Watson sponsors the workshops. Wood’s favourite recipe involves boiling a few veggies with Splendor’s all-spice mix, then blending it and adding cream cheese, garlic and more spice for a healthy dip or spread for a wrap.

Chris Wood of Wood’s Body Goods leads children like Sthandiwe Masilela and Cheyenne Machicinic through an interactive workshop that teaches kids about cooking, the environment and the benefits of journalling. BRIDGES PHOTO BY GORD WALDNER

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SHARP EATS “They can make a really fantastic meal with not much effort at all.” Sourcing the vegetables locally for the recipes can be overwhelming for families. Wood has partnered with Etomami Community Organic (ECO) Farm, a community shared agriculture endeavour out of Hudson Bay. ECO Farm makes deliveries to Saskatoon once a month in the winter and twice in the summer. Customers can buy produce and meat shares based on their household needs through the website www. saskecofarm.com. Wood likes this style of eating, saying it’s cheaper and it makes her really think about how to plan veggies into family meals. “You have so many of them WHEN: March 9, 2015, 6:30 to right there. You 8 p.m. second guess yourWHERE: Coffee’s On Empoself if you were rium, 815A Gray Ave. going to open a box AGES: Eight to 11; parents are of something.” also welcome Kids are also given a WhoLife COST: Free (it’s appreciated journal, someif people are able to donate to thing Wood says help cover costs) is an excellent REGISTRATION: www. resource to help woodsbodygoods (through the them learn about Workshops tab) the environment and their own bodies. “If kids start that young … taking care of their body, mind and spirit, it’s a great learning tool. Hopefully when they’re an adult they’ll be aware of ... how much their choices make an impact.” Wood encourages the kids to write down their problems and goals in the journals. She’s learned that if you write down a problem you can start to solve it by writing. “It’s just to teach them there’s a really nice way to solve your problems and it can be relaxing.” Goal setting is important, too. “A lot of people say that when you have a goal, if you don’t write it down, it’s just a dream.” Wood, who owns Wood’s Body Goods, also gives a brief intro to skin care and helps the kids make a bath product from scratch. Overall, Wood hopes the workshops will encourage kids and parents (who are welcome to attend) to think a little differently about their food and the environment. “We feel these things make for a really vibrant life. By supporting a farmer, he’s taking care of that land that could be gone forever if a company buys it up and builds something on it.”

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Chris Wood helps Cheyenne Machicinic tie a package of soap they made at an interactive workshop in Saskatoon last month. The next workshop will be held on March 9. BRIDGES PHOTO BY GORD WALDNER

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Leave it to the only place in Saskatoon with an authentic feel of old Hollywood glamour to host the Oscars party of the year. The Roxy Theatre was filled with film and celebrity fanatics alike for a live broadcast of the 87th Academy Awards. StarPhoenix reporters Stephanie McKay and Jeremy Warren hosted the event, handing out door prizes and playing Oscar-themed games with the audience during commercial breaks.

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