Bamboo grants

The American Bamboo Society is offering a grant of $1,000 for a proposed creative use of bamboo in an arts and crafts project. Entry deadline is July 1. For info www.americanbamboo.org

July BAWA meeting

At Japan Woodworker in Alameda

A talk by Ron Hock, the blade maker.

A Tech Talk about a new dovetail jig marketed by Japan Woodworker.

July 11-16

WOODFAIR 2003 at College of the Redwoods. Juried. Also, products can be sold at a crafts fair. Deadline 6/20. Call 707/445-6726.

August 15 - 1 September

California State Fair. Craft entries judged by a jury. For entry forms and information www.bigfun.org.

August BAWA meeting

Ken Horner author of a new book to speak.

September BAWA meeting

Annual Fall Kick-Off Party/Meeting

September 12 & 13

Sonoma Old Tool Show in Sonoma. Bob Valich, 707/545-8812

November BAWA meeting

Jigs & Fixtures Extravaganza