Kids Crafts - Home Made Bird Feeder

Ella made one of these fabulous bird feeders at school last week so we decided to replicate the craft as it was so successful. We also purchased a bag of 'chilli flavored, squirrel proofed, wild bird seed' and will be interested to see whether the 'squirrel proofing' provides adequate squirrel protection. By cutting holes in the juice carton and adding a piece of string, the remaining container is a perfect receptacle of the bird seed. Makes for great bird-spotting too!

Here's a great link!
https://www.fancymomma.com/milk-carton-juice-carton-bird-feeder/

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Local Art - Blue Mountain Pottery

Blue Mountain Pottery was a local company, now closed, but the works are very well known throughout Canada. The celebrated design features a familiar glaze, using light and dark colours, most famously green but also in reds, browns and yellow hues. There is now a collectors club ( see link below) and we almost always have a few pieces in store. Here are some of our lovely works currently on display! Here's a great link! http://www.bmpcc.com/

Art: Artist focus - Murray Clerkson

We have a fantastic selection of artworks in Black Pearl Emporium. From oils to water-colours, prints and sculpture, we enjoy art and love it passing through our store. This summer, we happened upon these two stunning works from the local art hero, Murray Clerkson. Clerkson was a prolific artist as well as life long advocate for artists and the art community. He ran a furniture store and was an active supporter of the Blue Mountain Foundation for the Arts in Collingwood. As part of his legacy, an annual award is offered to an outstanding, up and coming local artist from the area. His works are expressive, rich in colour and evocative of the local environment we live in. A lucky find for someone familiar with the artist or who merely enjoys this fabulous work. One sold in our recent online auction but one remains in store. Here's a link to the Murray Clerkson award http://www.bmfa.on.ca/clerksonaward.php

Active Life - Spinning

Spinning is a fantastic form of cardio exercise, particularly during these winter-y months. The Collingwood YMCA has some great weekly spinning classes, suitable for all abilities. The format of the classes are designed so that despite following the lead of the instructor, the individual is able to drive the level at which they exercise. I enjoy the group dynamic and high impact nature of the class. It's great endurance training and with a great trainer, great fun and uplifting. Here's the link to the Collingwood YMCA http://ymcaofsimcoemuskoka.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/Collingwood-Winter-2018-Full-Brochure-updated-Jan-17-2018.pdf

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