Space Available at Rattle Workshop

A few spaces are still available for the San Bernardino County Museum’s Native American Traditions workshop, “Rattles and Bird Songs,” on Saturday, July 24. At the workshop, participants will make gourd rattles and learn a “bird song” traditional to the Serrano and Cahuilla Indians. The cost for the workshop is $12 per person ($10 for museum association members) and includes materials, lunch, and museum admission.

“Because this workshop is very participatory, we’re extending the registration deadline to allow as many people as can be accommodated to have a chance to join in song,” said Jolene Redvale, museum curator of education. “It’s an unusual and exciting opportunity to be involved in traditions of the local Indian bands, so we have decided to be open for last-minute registration by telephone: payment will be accepted at the museum before the start time of the program.”

The workshop, suitable for adults and children 11 years and older and children age 7 to 10 with the help of an adult, is supported in part by a grant from the San Manuel Band of Mission. It starts at 9:30 a.m. and runs through 3:00 p.m. For more information and to make reservations, call (909) 307-2669 ext. 256 / TDD/TTY: (909) 792-1462.

The San Bernardino County Museum is at the California Street exit from Interstate 10 in Redlands. For more information, visit www.sbcountymuseum.org or call (909) 307-2669 / TDD/TTY: (909) 792-1462.