Volunteer Newsletter, January 9, 2006

 

HARVESTING FOR THE HUNGRY - PALO ALTO: 

The Citrus season is upon us!  For those of you new to Village Harvest, this is the busiest time of the year and the time that we harvest the most pounds.  Unexpected since most people think of winter as not being a very busy time for harvesting.  To anticipate this abundance, we've set up a number of harvests in Palo Alto with the Valley of Heart's Delight during this time. 

Saturday, January 13th
8:30am - 12:30pm
Valley of Heart's Delight, a project of Conexions
1023 Corporation Way, Palo Alto

Saturday, February 10th
8:30am - 12:30pm
Valley of Heart's Delight, a project of Conexions
1023 Corporation Way, Palo Alto

Saturday, February 24th (rain date)
8:30am - 12:30pm
Valley of Heart's Delight, a project of Conexions
1023 Corporation Way, Palo Alto

RSVP to joni@villageharvest.org if you plan on joining in.

Instructions for harvesting volunteers:

  • Dress in layers for a cool morning and warming during the day, with sun protection, and insect repellant in mind.
  • Wear comfortable, covered shoes.
  • Come prepared to carpool.  Please let us know if you have a truck or SUV to help carry fruit.
  • Bring a small box or bag to share in the harvest. Tree ripened fruit from Santa Clara Valley... it doesn't get any better than this!
  • Children high school and over are welcome but please see our Volunteer FAQ's for more information.

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UPCOMING VILLAGE HARVEST EVENTS:

  • Please RSVP for the dates that you're available to help. 
  • Click on the links for a map to the location.
Date / Day Time Event Meeting Place Notes
January 9, Tuesday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Community Fruit Harvesting, San Jose, Citrus. Meet 8:30 am, Salvation Army, 359 N. 4th Street, San Jose. Contact joni@villageharvest.org to join in.
January 13, Saturday 8:30 am - 12:30pm Harvesting for the Hungry - Early Citrus, Palo Alto Meet 8:30 am, Conexions, 1023 Corporation Way, Palo Alto Contact joni@villageharvest.org to join in.
January  16, Tuesday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Community Fruit Harvesting, San Jose, Citrus. Meet 8:30 am, Salvation Army, 359 N. 4th Street, San Jose. Contact joni@villageharvest.org to join in.
January 20, Saturday 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Pruning Demonstration - Guadalupe Park Historic Orchard Please RSVP to joni@villageharvest.org for more info. Free for those that will be helping to prune the orchard later in the afternoon.  Bring your own tools.  Tools will be for sale for those who would like to purchase them.
January 20, Saturday 12:30 pm - 4:30 pm Guadalupe Park History Orchard - Pruning Party!  -  TENTATIVE TBA Please RSVP to joni@villageharvest.org to be on the list for more details about this.
January 21, Sunday 9:00am - 12:00 pm Community Fruit Harvesting, Mountain View. Citrus Meet 9:00 am, Mt. View CSA Contact karen@villageharvest.org to join in.
January  23, Tuesday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Community Fruit Harvesting, San Jose, Citrus. Meet 8:30 am, Salvation Army, 359 N. 4th Street, San Jose. Contact joni@villageharvest.org to join in.
January  30, Tuesday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Community Fruit Harvesting, San Jose, Citrus. - w/ San Jose Leadership Academy Meet 8:30 am, Salvation Army, 359 N. 4th Street, San Jose. Contact joni@villageharvest.org to join in.
February 4, Sunday 9:00am - 12:00 pm Community Fruit Harvesting, Mountain View. Citrus Meet 9:00 am, Mt. View CSA Contact karen@villageharvest.org to join in.
February 6, Tuesday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Community Fruit Harvesting, San Jose, Citrus. Meet 8:30 am, Salvation Army, 359 N. 4th Street, San Jose. Contact joni@villageharvest.org to join in.
February 10, Saturday 8:30 am - 12:30pm Harvesting for the Hungry - Citrus, Palo Alto Meet 8:30 am, Conexions, 1023 Corporation Way, Palo Alto Contact joni@villageharvest.org to join in.
February  13, Tuesday 8:30 am - 12:30 pm Community Fruit Harvesting, San Jose, Citrus. Meet 8:30 am, Salvation Army, 359 N. 4th Street, San Jose. Contact joni@villageharvest.org to join in.
February 24, Saturday 8:30 am - 12:30pm Harvesting for the Hungry - Citrus, Palo Alto Meet 8:30 am, Conexions, 1023 Corporation Way, Palo Alto Contact joni@villageharvest.org to join in.
Remember that the best tasting, tree ripened fruit goes home with the volunteers, as it will be too ripe to go through distribution at the various agencies.  Perfect for people who like to make preserves. All dates subject to change based upon ripening and weather.

Cheers,
Joni Diserens
Village Harvest
 joni@villageharvest.org
 www.villageharvest.org
(888) FRUIT-411

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