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June 16, 2008
NEXT FARM VOLUNTEER WORK DAY IS SATURDAY, JUNE 21
We need lots of help weeding this time of year. If you'd like to
help, come out this Saturday, June 21 at 8 a.m. Bring a hat, water, and be sure to dress appropriate for the weather. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Rain cancels, but if you're not sure, call the farm at
618-467-2104 after Friday afternoon for immediate updates.
IF YOU NEED TO CHANGE YOUR PICK-UP DAY
Just leave a message at the farm at 618-467-2104. Give at least a days notice so that we can make the changes to our harvest and
distribution lists. It's almost always fine to just let us know if you're changing your day that week, but leave your number in case we need to get in touch with you. You can also offer your share to a friend or
neighbor if you're out of town. Ask them to identify themselves to our greeter when they arrive at the farm, so that they can be shown how things work.
DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE CHANGE FOR THE FOURTH OF JULY
July 4th falls on a Friday this year, so we will be distributing vegetables on Tuesday and Thursday that week, not on Friday. There will be reminders in
the shareroom until then to help everyone remember.
U-PICK
We hope everyone is enjoying the u-pick field. In order to have a more relaxing and leisurely time, if you arrive after 6 p.m., we recommend that you collect your
share first before going out to u-pick. This way, you can comfortably pick all of your seasonable u-pick veggies, herbs, and flowers without needing to rush back to the shareroom before we pack up at 7 p.m.
SUMMER BARBEQUE - JULY 13
The July shareholder event is a barbeque and everyone is invited to come out and enjoy the beautiful La Vista grounds and the company of other
shareholders. The celebration is on Sunday, July 13th from 5-7 PM. There will be separate grills for vegetables and meat and everyone should bring their own food to grill plus a dish to share. As usual, please bring
your own plates and utensils. This will be a wonderful potluck feast!
BABY SHOWER
A warm thank-you to everyone who attended Stacey and Kris's baby shower this past Saturday. There was a game to assist in the naming of the new baby, cake and
punch, and lovely gifts. Thanks to Father Maurice, the event was held in the lodge over looking the river. Stacey, Kris and Jacob are expecting a baby girl in mid-July, and she'll be a welcome addition to our farm
family.
SAVE THESE DATES IN 2008!
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July 13
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5 - 7 PM
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Shareholder Celebration
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Barbeque
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August 9
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5 - ?? PM
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Shareholder Celebration
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Annual Tomato Festival
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September 7
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5 - 7 PM
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Shareholder Gathering
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Finger foods
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October 19
- corrected date -
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4 - 6 PM
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Annual Shareholder Meeting
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Finger foods
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November 16
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4 - ?? PM
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Shareholder Celebration
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Harvest party
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June 1, 2008
NEXT FARM VOLUNTEER WORK DAY IS SATURDAY, JUNE 7
June is our busiest month in the fields, as we plant, sow, weed, and harvest under ever longer daylight. Come out and help keep us ahead of the weeds (and maybe help plant,
too!) on Saturday morning, June 7 at 8 a.m. All ages and skill levels welcome. Bring a hat and water and dress appropriate for the weather. Rain cancels. If rain in imminent or
recent, check the outgoing message at the farm at 467-2104 after Friday afternoon.
GREETERS NEEDED!
Greeter sign-up sheets are on the "Greeter" bulletin board in the distribution room. We
really need folks to sign up for this important job. Having a greeter on duty during distribution hours frees farmer Kris from having to stay around the barn during those hours
. Plus, it's fun to hang out and talk with shareholders who come to pick up their produce.
FARM WISH LIST
Many thanks again to everyone who has donated items to the farm. Here is the current wishlist:
- Bicycles
- Coleman-type camp stove or hot plate
- Yard or picnic umbrellas
- Quart-size yogurt containers
SAVE THESE DATES IN 2008!
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June 8
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5 - 7 PM
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Shareholder Gathering
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Finger foods
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July 13
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5 - 7 PM
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Shareholder Celebration
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Barbeque
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August 9
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5 - ?? PM
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Shareholder Celebration
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Annual Tomato Festival
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September 7
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5 - 7 PM
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Shareholder Gathering
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Finger foods
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October 17
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4 - 6 PM
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Annual Shareholder Meeting
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Finger foods
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November 16
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4 - ?? PM
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Shareholder Celebration
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Harvest party
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May 11, 2008
DISTRIBUTION STARTS THE WEEK OF MAY 20th
Due to the extremely wet Spring, distribution will begin one week later this year. Emails will be sent out soon to every shareholder with pick-up day/week assignments. For FULL shareholders, the first pick-ups will be either Tuesday, May 20th or Friday, May 23rd
(depending on your assigned day). ALTERNATE shareholders who pick up every other week will receive notice of which week to start their pick up. Tuesday pick ups are
between 12 noon and 7 PM. Friday pick ups can be made between 2 and 7 PM. If you have questions, contact Cliff Ohlson at 618-259-7776.
REMINDER: SHARES **MUST** BE PAID IN FULL **BEFORE** THE START OF THE SEASON, MAY 20, 2008.
If you have an outstanding balance, please submit payment to CSG at La Vista, 4350 Levis Lane, Godfrey, IL 62035.
SOLD OUT!
Shares for the 2008 season are sold out. A waiting list is being maintained in the event that
openings come up during the season. Also, those on the waiting list will be notified of 2009 share sales before they are made available to the general public.
HELP PLANT SUMMER CROPS THIS SATURDAY, MAY 17th
It's time for some of our summer plantings. Join us at the farm at 9 AM this Saturday,
May 17, to help plant (or weed) some of your favorite crops. This is the time for planting sweet potatoes, eggplant, celery, celeriac, and peppers. Soils have warmed up by now,
and summer temperatures should be right around the corner. Bring a hat and water, and dress appropriately for the weather. As always, rain cancels. If rain is imminent or recent,
call the farm after Friday afternoon at 618-467-2104 for updates and information.
SHAREHOLDER CELEBRATION ON MAY 18th
Don't forget the up-coming shareholder Celebration May 18 from 4-6 PM. It will be
especially important for new shareholders to attend so that they can be walked through the distribution room and receive a shareholder handbook. Kris will give a talk on
composting. This will be a potluck dinner meeting. Please bring a dish to share with others and bring your own eating utensils, plates, cups, and napkins. In keeping with
environmentally friendly practices, please bring items that are not disposable. Water will be provided or, if you choose, bring your own nonalocholic beverage.
THANK YOU SPRING GREENS MEMBERS
We've recently completed our third annual early-season Spring Greens share. Spring
Greens are a gourmet blend of mixed greens grown from hand-dug beds in our Greenhouse and harvested from early April through early May, when greens are at their
peak. This year fifty members each received a 1-pound bag of fresh salad greens each week for five consecutive weeks. Spring Greens are a wonderful early respite from the
winter food blues, packed with lots of green flavor and nutrition. To get yours, watch for notices in the Fall when shares go on sale. Be ready to sign-up early, as Spring Greens go fast!
FARM WISH LIST
Thank you again to everyone who has responded to recent wish lists. We've received
many wonderful donations, all of which help hold down costs while making the farm more comfortable, helpful and efficient. Thank you! Here is our current wish list:
- Bicycles (for getting the farm crew around the fields quickly without using the farm truck)
- Coleman-type camp stove or hot plate (for apprentice lunches)
- Pots, pans, plates, utensils (for apprentice lunches)
- Dry erase boards (big and small)
- Children's toys (for all those youngsters)
- Grocery sacks (keep them coming!)
- Six foot long folding tables (for potlucks & meetings)
- Patio umbrellas for our picnic tables
Also, if there are any electricians out there who would like to donate their time and skills to the farm, please call the farm office at 467-2104. We never know when we'll need
electrical work, but when we do, we really do.
and from La Vista Ecological Learning Center . . .
There are just four places remaining in the Menu for the Future discussion course!
Register now by calling 618-466-5004. Join others as we explore complex issues surrounding eating in a healthy, sustainable way. Dates: Mondays, June 2, 9, 16, 23, 30,
July 7 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm at La Vista Ecolgical Learning Center. $20 for book of readings.
It's not too late to register for our weeklong Earth Literacy Program, Exploring the Sacred Universe . Live for a week at La Vista, Sunday, August 3rd through Sunday,
August 10th, and become immersed in direct experience of the natural world. Develop skills for a more ecologically-conscious life. Enjoy vegetarian meals, expert presenters,
and good companionship as you learn how to live in a way that is gentle to Earth. To register call 618-466-5004. Get more information from our web site: http://www.lavistaelc.org
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.
- 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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