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Old
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9/17/2007
- Another Growing Season-We are on track for another
amazing season. The greenhouse is full and the fields are quickly filling
up. As season approaches we are busy planning the various events that
make our farm so special. For those of you eager to help, we are scheduling
working members orientations. We are also planning educational field
trip orientation for our elementary education program. And last but
not least, our annual kick off party, Planter's Ball and much more.
The details are listed below. So please check it out and get involved
in making this our best year ever. Together we will continue making
Sweetwater one of the most special things about living in the Tampa
Bay area.
8/12/2007
- Sweetwater Pinellas-We are in the process opening
a satellite farm in the Clearwater/Largo area! The farm is currently
called Gateway Nursery, located at 6000 150th Ave N (near the Clearwater/St.
Pete airport), and is owned and operated by Pamela and Hank Sindlinger.
This satellite farm will offer our Pinellas- based members the option
of acting in a more sustainable manner by allowing them to pick up
fruits and vegetables that are grown locally and organically, right
in Clearwater - rather than driving across the Bay just to pick up
their weekly share of produce. We are asking our members who are interested
in being part of this new satellite operation to contact us immediately,
as there will be limited space in this first season. There is no additional
cost to be part of this opportunity - your pickup location will simply
switch to Gateway Nursery.
7/17/2007
- Summer Hours - Please keep our summer hours in
mind for the rest of August. They are 9am-1pm Monday thru Friday with
the exception of special projects.
- Volunteer Work Parties - Come to a Volunteer Work
Party to check out the farm in the summer and help us prepare for
the coming season. Carpentry skills are especially welcome but all
help is greatly appreciated!
- July 21, 9am-1pm - NEW OFFICE Construction
Project, Bathhouse, Chicken yard and other miscellaneous tasks.
- July 28, 9am-1pm - NEW OFFICE Construction
Project, Bathhouse, Chicken yard and other miscellaneous tasks.
Potluck lunch. Bring food and a beverage and lets make a picnic
out of it.
We are in need of a small mirror for out new bathhouse and a fridge
for our kitchen. Keep us in mind.
If you're interested in VOLUNTEERING, please email director@sweetwater-organic.org
for more details and also so we can get an idea of how many volunteers
to expect.
3/30/2007
- The farm will be closed for Easter (Sunday, April
8). No produce pick-up on that day.
 Pestofesto
will be on Saturday, May 5, starting at 6pm. This is Sweetwater's
main fundraising event of the year: a pesto pasta dinner with farm
raised basil and salad, drinks, fresh baked bread, dessert, and
much more. Download the
Pestofesto flyer.
- Updated Music Schedule - Don't miss this Sunday
April 1 at 2 pm-- John McEwen, Judy Tampa & Friends. Open Mike
noon to 2 pm. Please note -- the farm is closing for Easter Sunday
on April 8, so we have rescheduled Toby Bonar as a double bill with
Hannah's Whorl on April 22. Here is our updated music schedule:
3/22/2007
- Don't Miss Ishmael Katz this Sunday 2pm at Sweetwater
Farm. This self described Sufi-Buddhist Jew is an amazing
songwriter who is a regular performer at Florida Folk Festival.
Open mike 12 noon to approximately 2 pm. If you
are going to the benefit for Vgo, stop by the farm on your way.
Guest hosts of the Open Mike this week are Jenny James & Ron
Gilbert.
 Ishmael
Katz is a multi-faceted performer who can perform as
a singer-songwriter with original songs that include social and
political satire, ballads ranging in theme from romance to mysticism
and blues and ragtime. He has recently begun writing music to
the poetry of 14th Century Sufi poet, Hafiz. He has performed
at concerts for the Friends of Florida Folk, Fogartyville Cafe,
Acoustic Music Series and the Golden Apple Dinner Theatre. He
is also well-versed in old standards as well as hits from the
50’s, 60‘s and 70‘s. Ishmael is heard performing
these cover tunes mixed with some originals at parties, art openings,
restaurants and festivals.
3/07/2007
- Membership
forms for the 2007-2008 season are now available (harvests
from late October, early November through May). During the month
of March 2007, we will take applications exclusively from current
members who are renewing. In April 2007, we will take memberships
from those on our wait list. From May onward, memberships are available
to everyone until they are sold out. (Last year we were sold out
by July). Remember, our Sweetwater Sunday
Organic Market, is open to the public during the season, November
through May.
2/02/2007
Don't miss our “Healthy
Life Choices” Lecture and Workshop Series this March.
See below for all the details (download
March workshop details as document).
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“Organic Gardening 101”
Saturday March 10th 10am-2pm
A workshop presented by Rick Martinez, founder and executive
director of Sweetwater Organic Community Farm in Tampa. Rick has
traveled the world learning organic farming techniques and is an
international acclaimed expert in organic regulations. Come on out
and learn the basics to making your home garden thrive organically.
This workshop will include a tour of the farm and take home information
on planting, weeding techniques, composting, irrigation and pest
control. Excellent for the beginner and experienced gardener. Please
RSVP at sweetwatereducation@yahoo.com
. For parking directions please see our website at www.sweetwater-organic.org.
The cost of this workshop is $45. All proceeds
go to support the farm.
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“The Bradley Method® of Natural Childbirth”
Sunday March 11th 1:30pm-2:30pm
“Childbirth is painful! Can you do it without medicine? Yes-
with the Bradley Method ® of natural childbirth. Come for a
crash course and learn why drug-free is the best way to start your
relationship with your new baby. Certified Bradley teacher June
Connell will offer tips for a healthy pregnancy and a relaxing labor.
Knowledge reduces anxiety. The more you know about what to expect
during your labor, the more relaxed you will be. Come and explore
this wonderful natural option for you and your baby.”
This Lecture is free and will be held during Sweetwater’s
Sunday Market.
For more information call 813-887-4066, please RSVP at sweetwatereducation@yahoo.com.
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“What is Organic: A consumer guide to buying
organic” Saturday March 17th 2pm-4pm
(It’s a good day to be green.)
What does organic mean? The vast array of labels claiming organic
status can be confusing and even misleading at the very least. How
does one make an informed decision when doing the family grocery
shopping? At this workshop Rick Martinez will give you the tools
to make those informed decisions. Rick is an international acclaimed
expert on organic regulations. This workshop will be held in the
wonderful setting of our very own local organic educational farm.
For directions and for more information about Sweetwater Organic
Community Farm visit our website at www.sweetwater-organic.org
or call us at 813-887-4066. To RSVP for this event please write
to sweetwatereducation@yahoo.com.
Cost of this workshop is $25.00 .All proceeds go
to support the farm.
1/09/2007
Need more reasons to stop by our Sweetwater
Sunday Organic Market besides the great organic and fair-trade
products? Here's two:
- Yoga classes have started on Sundays at Sweetwater Farm.
Classes are from 10:30am-11:30am on Sundays. Download
this flyer for all the details. All
proceeds from the suggested donation of $5 go to the farm.
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