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May 6, 2008
GREETER TRAINING THIS FRIDAY & SATURDAY
The distribution greeter is a fun and
important volunteer job at the garden. Greeters welcome fellow shareholders to the distribution area, answer questions, remind shareholders to sign in, and keep the bins and baskets full of veggies. This is also a
great way to meet other shareholders. Most greeters work 1-2 hour shifts.
Greeter training is offered for new as well as experienced greeters. Shareholders who have done this work before offer valuable
insights to new greeters and their experiences and suggestions can be very helpful.
Training will be in the distribution barn this Friday morning at 10am and Saturday afternoon at 1pm. If you're planning to volunteer as a greeter this season,
I hope to see you at one of these trainings.
If you have any questions just give me a call at 466-3459.
Robyne O'Mara
April 12, 2008
SHARES STILL AVAILABLE
We are nearly full with our our maximum amount of shareholders (less than 20 shares remain!!) and we would like to sell out by May 1st. If you would
please invite a friend, family member or co-worker to join the garden for this year that would be wonderful. Have them check out our website at www.lavistacsa.org. Hey, here's an idea: bring them to the....
OPEN HOUSE
This Sunday!, April 13th, the Garden will host an Open Green House from 2:00 - 4:00 PM. This will be a great time to check out our WARM greenhouse chock- full of Spring Greens and field seedlings! Farmer Kris will be on hand to talk with those taking tours. The fields will be open, so please encourage your neighbors, fellow church members, whomever----to come check out the Community Supported Garden at La Vista.
SHAREHOLDER GATHERING
Come join for an important Shareholder Gathering this Sunday 4:00 - 6:00 PM
(April 13th). Yes, it may be chilly outside, but we'll gather inside the barn/grenhouse and WARM UP up pondering this season's bounty to come!!! Farmer Kris will let us know what's new in the Garden, and we'll be inaugurating our new irrigation system! We'll also be distributing Shareholder Handbooks and explaining how the Garden works.
Let's kick off our 2008 season with a strong showing to welcome new-comers and old-timers alike!
NEXT GARDEN VOLUNTEER WORK DAY
is Saturday, April 19 at 9 AM. We should be drying out soon and will be planting lots of crops in the coming weeks. Join us at the farm on Saturday morning for a few hours of fun through planting. Weather-permitting, likely plant-outs include strawberries, lettuce, potatoes (if we don't get to them sooner), or leeks, etc. We may even weed a bit. These early season work days are lots of fun. Temperatures are usually fantastic and a little bit of gardening is a great start to a Spring weekend. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Bring a hat and water. As usual, rain cancels. If conditions are uncertain, call the farm at 467-2104 after Friday afternoon. The outgoing message will tell you whether the work day is a go. Let's hope for a decent dry spell and fill up the fields with plants! (Followed by a nice light rain overnight!)
GREETER TRAINING
One of the most enjoyable ways to volunteer at the garden is be a distribution day greeter. This volunteer welcomes shareholders when they arrive to pick up
vegetables on distribution days. The Greeter reminds shareholders to sign in, answers simple questions for new comers or visitors and also re-stocks the vegetables bins when empty.
Training is open to new and returning Greeters. New Greeters bring your questions and experienced Greeters bring your advise and helpful hints. If you're planning to be a Greeter this
year, please join us at the Barn on either Friday May 9th at 10am or Saturday May 10th at 2pm. For questions call Robyne at 618-466-3459.
REGULAR SEASON DISTRIBUTION DAYS
Distribution day assignments for the regular season starting in May will be coming out soon. Remember that distribution days are on Tuesdays
and Fridays. If you're an Alternate Shareholder, you'll find out if you start picking up on the first or the second week - and every other week thereafter. Stay tuned - the season is right around the corner!
Don't miss these special opportunities to celebrate Earth at La Vista Ecological Learning Center.
Lecture by a world class environmentalist... Health information from a local doctor... Music by an eco-spiritual singer and songwriter... For more information about each event, visit our web site at http://www.lavistaelc.org/
- Spiritual Compass for a Green Journey
Friday, April 18th, 7:00 - 9:00 pm
Join us at the Religious Center,
located on the campus of Southern Illinois University in Edwardsville, to hear Satish Kumar, Earth pilgrim and sage of the deep ecology movement. Satish returns to our area from England to lead us in pondering the spiritual qualities we need to persevere in greening our lives. During the evening he will also guide us in a special meditation and a lovely tea and bread ritual. Free and open to the public. No registration necessary.
- Diet for Health: Morning Lecture and
Afternoon Cooking Class with Dinner
Saturday, April 19th
Special event for shareholders only. . From 10:00 - 11:00 am, Dr. John Dinkelmann, homeopathic practitioner located in Wood River, IL, will join us and share his wisdom on eating for health. During the break we'll enjoy a healthful snack. In the afternoon during a special cooking class, we'll put into practice what we learned in the morning as we create a delicious and nutritious dinner. At 6:00 pm we'll enjoy the fruits of our labors as we dine with the Novitiate Community. Sign up and be nourished in mind, body, and spirit! Cooking class and dinner are limited to ten participants. Fees: Morning presentation: $5.00. Cooking class and dinner: $20.00. Call Sr. Maxine to register at 618-466-5004
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- Earth Day Concert featuring Jan Novotka
in La Vista's "Bowl"
Tuesday, April 22 at 6:30 pm will be our first-time-ever concert in the bowl at La Vista! Jan Novotka, eco-spirituality songwriter, will entertain us with her lovely original songs. Jan sings of the sacredness and oneness of all, care for Earth, and the Still Silent Presence within. Donation - $5 Please bring a lawn chair or blanket. Call to register: 618-466-5004
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