dear friends,

as you probably know, we are working on buying the farm. so far, things are going well, if not always effortlessly. We've raised about $14,000 and been offered a few small loans, and we are extremely grateful! We're still hoping for more, so...

We're planning a really fun fundraising event for Sunday Feb. 3.
4pm Craft sale and
clothing and goods swap.
5pm Dinner (soup and more)

location is the Wesley hall, in the basement of the Collegiate United Methodist Church at 2622 Lincoln Way, Ames. enter at east door.
Suggested donation of $5 or more, or less.

Like all our events, everyone is welcome and everyone can participate. We are trying to build economic alternatives based on generosity, not competition. We love having swaps - everyone brings clothing and stuff that they don't need anymore, but that someone else might love. Then you can take what you like. Usually we don't even talk about or think about money at our events, but this time we are hoping that people will be inspired by the delicious food, swap treasures and wonderful crafts and part with some funds to help us buy this farm.

Let us know if you would like to help out with this event in any way. If you have many things saved up for the swap, you are invited to come at 3;30 to help us organize and set up. We are also looking for folks to help make soup, other delights, and to help set up and clean up. If you have questions or would like to help, please call alice 515-460-1467, or email nicholas nleete@gmail.com.

alice says: i thought the blog needed some pictures, but since we dont' have a camera yet, i added this one from the 2009 craft retreat. however, i did make a big batch of candles this week, and i am going to a craft retreat tomorrow to make some rag rugs. hopefully they will be as beautiful as the candles, and you will be able to see and purchase them at the craft sale on feb 3.
thanks everyone!!!