The Paris 2024 Olympics are in full swing. Tomorrow (Wednesday the 7th) is the final day of competition for the artistic swim teams - better known to many by the sport’s old name: synchronized swimming.

This is the first time in 16 years that the American team has qualified for the Olympics. And, two members of that team come from right here, in Seattle.

They both got their start at the same club - called Seattle Synchro.



Guest:
Daniela Garmendia, Head Coach at Seattle Synchro



Relevant links:
Seattle Synchro team website

The Paris 2024 Olympics are in full swing. <a href="https://olympics.com/en/paris-2024/schedule/artistic-swimming?day=6-august">Tomorrow </a>(Wednesday the 7th) is the final day of competition for the artistic swim teams - better known to many by the sport’s old name: synchronized swimming.
This is the first time in 16 years that the American team has qualified for the Olympics. And, two members of that team come from right here, in Seattle.
They both got their start at the same club - called Seattle Synchro.
 
Guest:
<ul>
<li>Daniela Garmendia, Head Coach at Seattle Synchro</li>
</ul>
 
Relevant links:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.gomotionapp.com/team/zzssst/page/home">Seattle Synchro team website</a></li>
</ul>

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Seattle Synchro's small but mighty part in this year's Olympic games

Canoe journeys are rigorous, challenging trips that go for hundreds of miles. 

Each year, canoe “families” from different tribal nations paddle between villages on the Salish Sea, joining local celebrations and ceremonies along the way. They camp at each stop until reaching that year’s destination tribal site. 

For indigenous people who take part, it’s an important way to connect with their culture as well as other tribes. It’s also a chance to explore nature and their own inner strength. 

The Lummi Youth Canoe Family took its last journey in 2019. Now, two brothers are trying to revive the group.

Raven and Free Borsey first joined the Lummi Youth Canoe Family in 2013.
The twin brothers say joining the group as teenagers changed their trajectory in life and gave them a better understanding of the natural world.

Now, more than a decade after their first canoe trip, the twin brothers have received the Bullitt Prize, a $100,000 dollar grant from Washington Conservation Action aimed at developing young environmental leaders in the state, under the age of 35. 

Their goal is bringing the trips back for new generations of Lummi youth and expanding the programming year round.

Guests:

Raven Borsey, Bullitt Prize Recipient 

Free Borsey, Bullitt Prize Recipient

Relevant Links: 

Bullitt Prize info

Canoe journeys are rigorous, challenging trips that go for hundreds of miles. 
Each year, canoe “families” from different tribal nations paddle between villages on the Salish Sea, joining local celebrations and ceremonies along the way. They camp at each stop until reaching that year’s destination tribal site. 
For indigenous people who take part, it’s an important way to connect with their culture as well as other tribes. It’s also a chance to explore nature and their own inner strength. 
The Lummi Youth Canoe Family took its last journey in 2019. Now, two brothers are trying to revive the group.
Raven and Free Borsey first joined the Lummi Youth Canoe Family in 2013. The twin brothers say joining the group as teenagers changed their trajectory in life and gave them a better understanding of the natural world.
Now, more than a decade after their first canoe trip, the twin brothers have received the Bullitt Prize, a $100,000 dollar grant from <a href="https://waconservationaction.org/">Washington Conservation Action</a> aimed at developing young environmental leaders in the state, under the age of 35. 
Their goal is bringing the trips back for new generations of Lummi youth and expanding the programming year round.
Guests:
Raven Borsey, Bullitt Prize Recipient 
Free Borsey, Bullitt Prize Recipient
Relevant Links: 
<a href="https://wcactionef.org/bullitt-prize/">Bullitt Prize info</a>

With Bullitt Prize, two brothers plan to restart Lummi Youth Canoe Family

Students, parents, and educators are still waiting to find out how the Seattle School Board will vote on a proposal to close four elementary schools in the district.

But in the meantime - a group of SPS parents believe it's time to take matters into their own hands: they’ve launched an effort to recall school board president Liza Rankin.

Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes

Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

GUEST: Sami West - education reporter for KUOW

RELATED LINKS:
Seattle School Board president faces recall over handling of school closures -KUOW

Students, parents, and educators are still waiting to find out how the Seattle School Board will vote on a proposal to close four elementary schools in the district.
But in the meantime - a group of SPS parents believe it's time to take matters into their own hands: they’ve launched an effort to recall school board president Liza Rankin.
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to <a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.
GUEST: Sami West - education reporter for KUOW
RELATED LINKS:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr"><a href="https://www.kuow.org/stories/seattle-school-board-president-facing-recall-effort">Seattle School Board president faces recall over handling of school closures</a> -KUOW</li>
</ul>

SPS parents mount a recall effort against Seattle School Board President Liza Rankin

Soundside host Libby Denkmann is still on a high from her experience at the USHER show on Sunday, but we're looking forward to what’s happening THIS weekend... 

Producer Jason Megatron Burrows is here to help you get a jump on making plans with “THE WEEKEND WARMUP!” 

LINKS: 


SIFF Presents SHREK WEEK!!
Shrek the Musical - Spokane


Shrek the Musical - Bellingham


First Annual Veteran Art Show - Spokane


Field Notes: Artists Observe Nature Opening Celebration - Tacoma


Haunted Farmers Market - Tacoma


The DB Cooper Conference - Tukwila

If you would like to suggest events for us to talk about in upcoming "Weekend Warmups," please send Jason an email at SOUNDSIDE@KUOW.ORG

Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes

Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

Soundside host Libby Denkmann is still on a high from her experience at the USHER show on Sunday, but we're looking forward to what’s happening THIS weekend... 
Producer Jason Megatron Burrows is here to help you get a jump on making plans with “THE WEEKEND WARMUP!” 
LINKS: 
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
SIFF Presents <a href="https://www.siff.net/programs-and-events/shrek-week">SHREK WEEK</a>!!
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.broadwayspokane.com/events/detail/shrek">Shrek the Musical - Spokane</a></li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.bellingham.org/eventdetail/28274/shrek-the-musical">Shrek the Musical - Bellingham</a>
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.inlander.com/spokane/first-annual-veteran-art-show/Event?oid=28904888">First Annual Veteran Art Show</a> - Spokane
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.museumofglass.org/field-notes-opening">Field Notes: Artists Observe Nature Opening Celebration</a> - Tacoma
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.hauntedfarmersmarket.com/">Haunted Farmers Market</a> - Tacoma
</li>
<li>
<a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-db-cooper-conference-november-15th-17th-2024-tickets-980840509367">The DB Cooper Conference</a> - Tukwila
</li>
</ul>
If you would like to suggest events for us to talk about in upcoming "Weekend Warmups," please send Jason an email at <a href="mailto:SOUNDSIDE@KUOW.ORG">SOUNDSIDE@KUOW.ORG</a>
Thank you to the supporters of KUOW, you help make this show possible! If you want to help out, go to <a href="http://kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes">kuow.org/donate/soundsidenotes</a>
Soundside is a production of KUOW in Seattle, a proud member of the NPR Network.

Seattle Synchro's small but mighty part in this year's Olympic games

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