Here are some action shots from right after lunch. First, note the sock – which is Missy for “Let’s play!” Annie is always happy to oblige. I love Annie’s big playface!
Archive for July, 2009
The play never stops for Missy and Annie
Thursday, July 16th, 2009Families
Wednesday, July 15th, 2009Super supporter Candace C. has been doing some amazing work tracing the family trees of captive chimpanzees in the United States, including those of the Cle Elum Seven. We’re all very excited today because Candace just found one of Negra’s daughters, Angel, who is safe and sound at Save The Chimps. The mother-daughter resemblance is striking:
Negra:
Angel:
Thanks, Candace!
Play!
Tuesday, July 14th, 2009Put up your feet and watch this looong and lazy video of Foxie and Jamie’s looong and lazy play session. Turn up your volume for lots of chimpanzee laughter.
IDA-Africa Auction
Monday, July 13th, 2009There are still a few months before CSNW’s big Oct. 2nd auction fundraiser, Celebrate the Seven, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait to go to a great auction that has the added bonus of helping chimpanzees.
Here’s a message from IDA-Africa about a terrific event and a unique opportunity to learn about an amazing sanctuary in Africa:
You’re invited to celebrate IDA-Africa’s 10th Anniversary with Founder, Dr. Sheri Speede, and “Seattle’s Best Comic,” Peggy Platt, as emcee. The 10th Annual Fundraiser and Auction to benefit IDA-Africa and the Sanaga-Yong Chimpanzee Rescue Center in Cameroon will be held on Thursday, July 23rd at the Lakeside Event Center. Dr. Speede will share chimpanzee rescue stories and the details of IDA-Africa’s groundbreaking conservation campaign. Enjoy a spectacular view of the city from Lake Union while bidding on fantastic silent and live auction items, sipping on wine, and savoring the culinary delights of CaterArts. Click here for more information. Tickets are going fast and can be purchased on-line. We hope to see you there!
Novelty
Monday, July 13th, 2009Here’s a video of Annie and Jamie exploring a cool new toy:
Jamie’s morning headstand
Sunday, July 12th, 2009Jamie often does headstands early in the morning, perhaps to get the blood flowing. She holds them for an impressive length of time, occasionally even lifting her hands off the ground in an envious display of balance. This video captures the last minute or so of this morning’s headstand, which I believe lasted somewhere around seven minutes.
Meet us in Seattle – Thursday 6pm
Sunday, July 12th, 2009Come one, come all to a fun planning meeting for Celebrate the Seven, CSNW’s October 2nd fundraising auction. The chimps need your help and ideas to secure art, wine, getaway packages and “just for fun” restaurant and services gift certificates.
RSVP for the meeting through our invite and feel free to pass the invite along to anyone you think might be interested in helping out.
Meeting details: Thursday, July 16th, 6:00pm, Waterfront Landings Condominiums: 1950 Alaskan Way, Seattle (directions on the invite).
Email Diana with questions. See you there!
All hands on Negra
Saturday, July 11th, 2009Negra was the recipient of some post-lunch groomin’ in the sun today. J.B. took a couple of photos. I like the second one so much, I decided to focus in and “artistify” it.
Creative Fundraising
Friday, July 10th, 2009Recently, the students at Walter Strom Middle School here in Cle Elum held a fundraiser for the chimps with the support of the Cle Elum Kiwanis Club. By collecting change, the students raised $181, which we will use to care for the Cle Elum Seven. We are so grateful for the wonderful support we continue to receive from our community. Thanks everyone!
And if you are in the Seattle area, visit Corrine at the Hair Company on Greenwood. Corrine took part in our Holiday Fundraising program by donating the proceeds of her haircuts to CSNW, and she decided to keep the program going! Thanks Corrine!
Dinner
Thursday, July 9th, 2009Chimps are adept tool users, but you can’t get everything with a spoon.
By the way, this week the chimps are enjoying the first lettuce harvest from Negra’s garden!
