The Buzz

So enjoyed the experience today:  Hosted Zoo-Keeper/musician Gary Bowman at KAHI where we cranked up the mirth meter by playing Bowman's new CD with animal sounds/theme.  Bowman also shared his interesting background and talked about meeting Jane Goodall.  On the golf program I chatted with Shawn Kelly, pro/instruction at The Ridge, about the short game and Kelly gave his opinions on golf etiquette.  After the programs, we all headed over to Courthouse Coffee and joined The Ridge Sales Manager Diana Farr, golfers Liz Pope and Spencer Strand and were also joined by KAHI programmers Barry Stigers and Stewart Schurr.  No dues/rules/structure--just good community connections at our Round Table group.   Picked up my newly fitted clubs at The Ridge and headed home and look forward to a joyous time on the links tomorrow with good friend Donna Arz.  And now you know why I NEVER LEAVE HOME to travel.

Being a non-joiner, I am pleased with the turn-out at our Round Table group at Courthouse Coffee in Old Town, meeting Thursdays at 10am after the CONNECTIONS program on 950AM KAHI.  On Thursday I will host entertaining musician/singer Clod Headgate at 9am followed at 9:30am by local Golf Vixen Cirbie Sheppard who will talk about her media ties with the Golf Channel.  Terry Love, instructor at Dark Horse in Nevada County will co-guest and, hopefully, all will join in at The Round Table gathering where the public is invited to add to the casual conversation about the community.  Welcome back to girl golfer Liz Pope on her return from Reno, Nevada.  Liz and CHC owner Linda Lareau are top fans of  KAHI CONNECTIONS and can always be counted on for their call-ins to the programs.  

Now in my sixth year of hosting on KAHI, I have at long last found my niche:  Hosting colorful peeps from the community and making the connection.  Was successful today, connecting with Andrew Downey as co-host, bringing his own brand of enthusiasm,  and musician David Liebergot.  Was pleased  on THE GOLF CONNECTION to host The Ridge golf pro/instructor Shawn Kelly who enjoys his work and has a solid rep as a good teacher.   Enjoyed playing nine holes by myself at The Ridge and am happy to be at a skill level which allows me to fly solo.   No applause.

Are you looking for something fun to do with your baby, toddler or preschooler this summer?  How about taking a music class together?  Did you know there is an internationally recognized children’s music program available right here in Auburn?   Music Together® is specially designed for babies, toddlers and preschoolers and the adults who love them!  The program supports the natural learning of the child as well as the participation of adults. Kids (and grown-ups) get the chance to explore all kinds of music through songs, chants, dancing and instrument play.  Even adults who feel they aren’t musical learn along with their child without even realizing it.   

Music Together does not only nurture children’s musical development, it also provides a relaxed environment for families to have fun together.  A Music Together class is a time for kids and parents to sing like kitty cats, dance with scarves, explore rhythms on drums and generally act silly together.

I started this program with two of my daughters two years ago and I loved it so much I became a Music Together teacher!  My only regret is that I didn’t find out about it sooner so that my older daughter could have attended when she was a toddler.  I am currently not teaching because I have since had one more little girl, but I still take my whole crew to classes each week.  (Most of the classes are mixed-age so I can take all of them with me.  The big kids watch the adults, and the little kids watch and learn from their old siblings.)  They all have tons of fun, and I love being able to spend time with my children doing something they enjoy so much.  And if that’s not enough, add to it that the children are developing a natural ability for music that will last a lifetime!

Music Together classes are based on the recognition that all children are musical. All children can learn to sing in tune, keep a beat, and participate with confidence in the music of our culture, provided that their early environment supports such learning.  The program also fosters musical development outside of class by including two CDs and a songbook with each session.  Each music compilation includes a wide range of music from traditional American folksongs to original jazz and blues tunes to words and rhythms of various languages and cultures. 

Auburn Music Together is currently accepting registrations for the summer session which begins on July 9^th.  For more information or to sign up for a class, visit the Auburn Music Together website www.auburnmusictogether.com.  Music Together is a very special program I wish every parent could share with their