Currently listening: The Beach Boys- Vega-Tables

Beltane celebration! I want to do a little write up about it, but it simply will not compare to Lauren’s version of the tale.  Just let it be known we took a break from our normal activities to celebrate May Day.  We had a potluck and danced around the maypole.  Here are the lovely pictures (and a maypole timelapse video) that show the warmth from everyones smiling faces!

The dance is slightly complicated to perform, there are 36 ribbons- two groups of 18 students, going opposite directions, weaving in and out of one another!  Here is a video to demonstrate the fun and dance (I know the orientation is off, dill with it):

Before we danced, Lauren told us the story of the sun god and goddess.  Tom talked to us about the importance of the seasons and planting.  Learning and celebrating at the same time!

In addition to the love we put into growing plants and enriching the soil– The Urban Farm fosters safe and welcoming relationships. 

 

After the story we had to untangle the ribbons!

 

Almost there!

 

 

 

 

And manage to not get tangled in the ribbon yourself! ;]

Then it was time to begin the maypole dance:

But first it’s instagram time!

Such a pretty pattern

Since we don’t have a boom-box, meet our fabulous percussion and lead vocal section: (I head a rumor there was a wicked cool harmonica player floating around but never spotted them)

And in case you were wondering about the adorable baby, meet Theo, son of group leaders Keegan and Jenny Caughlin:

It got a little complicated and hilarious toward the end! 

(yes these are slightly out of order)

When it got to the end, the next task was to braid the ribbons, and then braid those ribbons together:

Now it was time for us to celebrate by breaking bread with one another!

Check out this freshly popped popcorn Kasey donated from Lonesome Whistle Farm! Thank you so much!

Spring flowers were abundant!

Cheyenne holding red petaled sunflower starts (and some cool kid in the reflection of her glasses):

Dan and group relaxing in the shade of the orchard:

 

Shelly holding the centerpiece of the potluck, bravo! It looks heavy and delicious!:

I’ve got even more pictures of the dancers holding the ribbon as they weave in and out of one another, but now I must go to Sam Bonds and check out my Urban Farm friend and classmate Matt’s band :]

To be continued…

Later Days

-Kat B!