VILLAGE HARVEST UPDATE, May 18, 2003:
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In this issue:
- A Celebration in an Orchard - May 22nd, Guadalupe
- Jammin' Session May 18: Herb Oil & Loquat Jam
- Support Us: Village Harvest Preserves for Sale
- Upcoming Village Harvest Events
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A CELEBRATION IN AN ORCHARD - MAY 22, GUADALUPE
HISTORIC ORCHARD
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Help us celebrate the transition of seasons to the summer fruit season
and reaching a major milestone.... This year, Village Harvest has already
gathered as much as we did in all of 2002!
Bring your family and friends to share in a few
treats from our gardens and a tour through the Guadalupe Historic Orchard
and Gardens. There will be prizes for those who guess how many pounds we've
harvested to date and for guessing the record tree!
Hope to see you there! Please RSVP if you plan to attend.
Date: Thursday, May 22nd
Time: 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Place: Guadalupe River Park & Garden, Historic Orchard
Co-hosted with the Friends of Guadalupe River
Park and Gardens, with contributions from the Second Harvest Food Bank and
Plant a Row for the hungry.
JAMMIN' SESSION: HERB OIL & LOQUAT JAM
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This is for those who don't like knives -- there will be no chopping or
peeling at all. We'll be doing a quick infusion method to make herb oils (a
wonderful, healthy compliment for bread), then playing with loquats for jam.
Date: Monday, May 18th
Time: 5:30pm - 9:30pm
Place: All Saint's Episcopal Church
555 Waverley Avenue (@ corner of Hamilton), Palo Alto
- Park in the city parking lot on the
corner of Cowper and Hamilton.
Door will be open in the walkway across from the daycare center.
- From Waverley entrance, Kitchen is
in building with blue double doors in courtyard,
walk around to the left and the side
door will be open.
Bring: Dinner or money for dinner
Snacks, drinks, and jars to take home provided.
SUPPORT US: PRESERVES FOR SALE (AND PRICE
INCREASE JUNE 1)
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Have you tried the delicious preserves made from
fruit we harvest? Sales of volunteer-made jams and other gourmet products
help offset our coordination and volunteer expenses. Check out the
wide variety and descriptions on our web page
www.villageharvest.org/Preserves.htm, then order through the form found
there.
If you need another incentive -- order soon, as
we'll be increasing prices June 1. We've learned that we've been selling
our handmade preserves well below market rates, so now's the time to reorder
your favorites.
In addition to our web site, we sell our preserves
at selected crafts fairs and events. Our next fair is the
interesting Campbell Highlands Games, a celebration of all things Scottish.
This year it's Saturday, June 14th, 9 am - 5 pm, at the Santa Clara County
Fairgrounds. Admission is $10 adults, $6 Seniors and Youth.
We need volunteers to help sell preserves at our
booth -- free admission provided for those who RSVP before June 5th.
Cheers,
Joni Diserens
Village Harvest
joni@villageharvest.org
www.villageharvest.org
(650) 740-7725
UPCOMING VILLAGE HARVEST EVENTS:
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Please RSVP for the dates that you're available to help.
Note: The CIWP team has expanded and is
continuing to go out every Monday.
MAY 19th, Monday
Jammin' Team
Meet 5:30 pm, All Saint's Church, Palo Alto
See above for directions.
Until 9:30 pm, snacks provided. Bring your own dinner or money for dinner.
Herb Oils and Loquat Jam.
MAY 20th, Tuesday
Meet 8:15 am, Second Harvest Food Bank, 750 Curtner Avenue, San Jose.
Volunteer Room
Until 2:00 pm, lunch provided
Partner & Recipient: Second Harvest Food Bank
Community Fruit Harvesting in Willow Glen. Assorted Citrus.
MAY 22nd, Thursday
A Celebration in an Orchard
5:30 pm - 7:30pm
Guadalupe River Park & Gardens, Historic Orchard
See above for directions
MAY 27th, Tuesday
Meet 8:15 am, Second Harvest Food Bank, 750 Curtner Avenue, San Jose.
Volunteer Room
Until 2:00 pm, lunch provided
Partner & Recipient: Second Harvest Food Bank
Community Fruit Harvesting in Los Gatos. Assorted Citrus.
JUNE 3rd, Tuesday
Meet 8:15 am, Second Harvest Food Bank, 750 Curtner Avenue, San Jose.
Volunteer Room
Until 2:00 pm, lunch provided
Partner & Recipient: Second Harvest Food Bank
Community Fruit Harvesting in Saratoga. Assorted Citrus.
JUNE 10th, Tuesday
Meet 8:15 am, Second Harvest Food Bank, 750 Curtner Avenue, San Jose.
Volunteer Room
Until 2:00 pm, lunch provided
Partner & Recipient: Second Harvest Food Bank
Community Fruit Harvesting in Los Altos. Assorted Citrus.
JUNE 14th, Saturday
Campbell Highlands Games - Preserves sale
Santa Clara County Fair Grounds
9:00am - 5:00 pm
Free admission for volunteers.
JUNE 17th, Tuesday
Meet 8:15 am, Second Harvest Food Bank, 750 Curtner Avenue, San Jose.
Volunteer Room
Until 2:00 pm, lunch provided
Partner & Recipient: Second Harvest Food Bank
Community Fruit Harvesting in Willow Glen. Assorted Citrus.
Instructions for harvesting volunteers:
- Dress with long sleeves and comfortable shoes... Long sleeves are to
protect your arms from branches. Bring gloves and hand pruners if you
prefer to use them.
- Be prepared to drive or carpool from home to home... If you have a large
car or truck, it's always appreciated
- Feel free to bring a bag to take home fruit for yourself. Tree ripened
fruit from Santa Clara Valley... it doesn't get any better than this!
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