When: Saturday August 23, 2008 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Location: North Beach County Park, Port Townsend.
Covered picnic shelter, lawns, views of the straits plus Mt. Baker, and great beaches for long strolls, tidepooling, beachcombing, sunbathing, and swimming.

Food: Bring potluck dish to share. With intention for Conscious Consumption and inclusivity for various types of Kashrut observance and food allergies, we request 1)ingredient lists for prepared foods, and 2)vegetarian, vegan, or fish dishes (no fowl or mammal meat please).

To bring: Family & friends, lawn chairs / picnic blanket, musical instruments / Shabbat songs to share, Jewish stories to share, and beach attire (weather variable - dressing in layers is recommended).

Co-sponsors: Bet Shira of Port Townsend, Olympic B'nai Shalom Havurah of Sequim, Cong. Kol Shalom of Bainbridge Island, Cong. Beth Hatikvah of Bremerton, Shir Hayam of Bainbridge Island, and Whidbey Island Jewish Community.

Event leaders: Perry Pinchas Spring - Coordinator (Bet Shira), Emily Katcher (Kol Shalom), Aliza Balk (Beth Hatikvah), Rolland Pfaff (Olympic Shalom), Sharon Rutzick (Shir Hayam), Aaron Coates (Whidbey Island), and others.

Carpooling: Prospective drivers and riders, please consult your local community leadership for arrangements. Bet Shira will work to provide pickup and drop-off for ferry passengers from Whidbey.

Directions: On Hwy 20 N @ Port Townsend city limits follow downhill past stoplight @ Safeway (1.8 miles). Take Left turn at next stoplight – Kearney St (follow signs for Jefferson County Fairgrounds). Go past Food Coop on your right 5 blocks to T stop. Take Left turn onto Blaine Street and go down the hill. Take first Right turn onto San Juan Ave (toward Co. Fairgrounds). Follow North on San Juan Avenue (1.5 miles), till road bends left and becomes 49th St. Then take 1st Right turn onto Kuhn St (just before fairgrounds). Follow Kuhn 9 blocks to end @ 58th & Kuhn.

For more info: Perry Pinchas Spring (360-385-6334 or director@sacrednature.net)