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The Western Washington University Men's Ultimate team is proud to present the first annual BROWN v. ORANGE inter-squad exhibition showcase game at the Turf Field on WWU campus. This match-up will be in conjunction with the WWU Women's team’s tournament going on from 9am-7pm on Saturday.

Come out to see what collegiate ultimate is all about as a top recognized team in the nation gets ready for their upcoming season. There will be team discs, gear and possibly baked goods for sale!!

*Note: there is no permanent seating at the turf field. We will provide as many camp-style chairs as we can but be prepared to stand or if you have your own chairs feel free to bring those too

And Allie is going to Florida!

Ball

Throughout human history the ball has been the most revered and widely used tool in the industry of fun. Cultures that were a globe away from each other in times predating transatlantic exploration, developed games/ceremonies that used a ball. Before the Egyptians or the Romans or the Greeks or the Mayans or the Aztecs ever had contact with outside cultures they were thought to have developed games. And the ball was a crucial aspect of these games. Somehow, the ball - as an instrument of fun - is part of the human subconcious; streaming through the mind of every human on earth is an idea about the ball and the fun that can come from it's use.

Even in the developement of the mind from infancy, one of the easiest words for a young tounge to accurately articulate is "ball". One of the easiest objects to understand on a physical level is the ball. The human mind just seems to want to understrand and manipulate the ball. And as man kind progressed on it's march through time, the greatest and not-so-greatest games in civilization used or still use the ball as an integral piece of the game: baseball, soccer(futball), ulama(ancient aztecs), football, lacross, polo, cricket, billiards, tennis, raquet ball, rugby, etc. etc. etc. The list can and does go on for a long while.

History has given us reason to beleive that the ball is the most universally valued toy and personal experience would have hopefully given any reader of this a similar conclusion. I would even venture to say that humanity needs the ball. Which makes it all the more fortunate that we want the ball. Here's to the ball.

Workshops at the FairhavenToyGarden

Feb. 7: Felted Heart Gnome

This adorable little guy is holding a heart for you or your sweetie!
Ages 10 and up. Cost: $8 per person

Feb. 14: Felted Valentine Fairy

Come and make a pink (or whatever color you choose) fairy for you or your favorite Valentine!
Ages 10 and up. Cost: $8 per person

Feb. 21: Felted Purse

Create a beautiful small purse by needle felting and hand sewing.
Ages 10 and up. Cost: $8 per person

Feb. 28: Felted Dragon

We had such a long waiting list for this class when it was offered in Dec., that we decided to offer it again. Sign up quickly!
Ages 10 and up. Cost: $8 per person


Call 714-8552 to register. Payment requested when registering

Oopsie!

Oopsie is a new game that was developed exclusively at the Fairhaven Toy Garden, with the help of a rambunctious 2 year old.  The rules are simple, but first you must find a partner of roughly the same age as this games co-creator. 

Rules:

1. The younger of the two participants must yell "Oopsie!" while falling to the ground.

2. The older of the pair must then follow suit, paying close attention to the youngster's movements so that every detail can be replicated.  

3. Repeat and laugh.

Enjoy this game spread the good cheer that will most certainly ensue.