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Spring Gathering & Annual Meeting
March 20, 2010 - 5:00am
101 NW 23rd St , Corvallis
Join us for our Spring Gathering & Annual Meeting - March 20th.
Vendor Set-up 12:30pm
Annual Membership Meeting 1pm-2:15pm
HOUR Trader Marketplace 2:30pm-5pm (indoors)
Plant/Seed Swap 2:30pm-5pm (outdoors)
We will celebrate with a Spring HOUR Trader Marketplace and Garden Exchange. Read the following posts for more info about all the events!
Plant and Seed Swap to be during Spring Event - March 20th
4 important details! 1) Plant and Seed Swap, 2) on Sat March 20th 2:30-5pm, 3) at Westminster House (23rd and Monroe, Corvallis), 4) FREE EVENT
Not only do you get to see Corvallis' local currency in action (and participate if you wish) in the indoor market... you can also swap some garden goodies to get your year started off right.
How to participate:
- Bring your extra cuttings, bulbs, plant starts, etc. (Please label clearly - labels will also be available at the swap)
- Bring extra seeds (saved or what-not). You don't have to pre-divide into small quantities
- Invite your fellow gardeners to bring their extras and enjoy the bounty (no need to be an hours member)
- Bring extra containers/grocery sacks or seed envelopes, as items may not already be divided
- Or just come ready to learn!
Click "read more" to see more!
Annual Membership Meeting Sat March 20th 1pm Westminster House
Members, please plan to participate in the 2010 HOURS Annual Meeting on Sat March 20th 1:00-2:15pm at Westminster House (23rd and Monroe St, Corvallis). This is prior to the Spring Quarterly Market.
Members are encouraged to attend and will have the opportunity to offer comments and opinions during a facilitated vision sharing, hear the HOUR Exchange Annual Report, and elect fellow members for the 2010-2011 Board of Trustees. Stick around and be in the commemorative photo of the members at the event, and we will celebrate our 5-year members and present them with a gift as a thank you for their continued support. For the membership meeting, bring your own table service.
Heart of HOURS
October 18, 2009 - 4:00pm
Westminster House, NW 23rd St, Corvallis
Membership Potluck Gathering / Discussion about HOURS
Sunday, October 18, 5-8pm
Westminster House, 101 NW 23rd St, Corvallis
if your last name starts with....
A-F Salad G-M Main Dish N-Z Dessert/Bread
For more information contact Courtney at 766-8229.
HOUR Trader Deadline, June 1
Late Spring Greetings!
A reminder that the Summer HOUR Trader will be coming to a news stand near
you soon! The deadline for new member listings, renewing member listings,
articles, and display ads for the SUMMER 2009 HOUR Trader is June 1, 2009.
Short articles, calendar submissions, and items of interest are also
welcome. We are still looking for someone to share "Your Side of the
Elephant" for the regular column featured in the HOUR Trader.
To become member or renew your membership visit our website at
http://hourexchange.org , click "membership" >> "How to Join" to print a
membership form, or pick up a copy of the HOUR Trader, available for free
Summer Folk Festival
June 21, 2009 - 5:00am
Fire Works Restaurant - 1115 SE 3rd St (Beside South Co-op)
HOURS Folk Festival
Mark your calendars and be sure to join us at the start of summer for the eight annual Summer Folk Festival, Sunday, June 21, outside at Wildfire Restaurant, next to the First Alternative Co-op in South Corvallis.
It is a celebration of All Things Local: artisans, music, activities, community, and fun.
Other organizations working towards sustainability are invited to set up booths to share their information with the community. Space is also available for local artists, crafters, and musicians for a small booth fee of $15.
For more information please contact Keri at 929-5678.
A Celebration of All Things Local
Celebration brings in folks
BY MICHAEL BOOTH
Corvallis GAZETTE-TIMES
CORVALLIS — The folk festival held Saturday at Avery Park in Corvallis drew in those interested in all things local.
The festival, called “A Celebration of All Things Local,” featured live music as well as local arts and crafts from 2 p.m. to dusk.
Read More at:
http://www.gazettetimes.com/articles/2008/06/15/news/community/1loc01_celebration.txt
Spring Gathering & Annual Meeting
Spring Gathering & Annual Meeting
Join us for our Spring Gathering & Annual Meeting this Saturday, March 22, from 11am-2pm, at the McLean Room at 101 NW 23rd Street (23rd & Monroe). We will celebrate with a Spring HOUR Trader Marketplace, media swap, and a community potluck. The spring is a good time for the Garden Exchange. Plan ahead and bring seeds, starts, bulbs, plants, and other items for exchange.
The spring is our time of renewal and when we hold our Annual Meeting. Our Annual Meeting and Potluck Brunch will be from 11am-12pm. Members are encouraged to attend and will have the opportunity to offer comments and opinions during a facilitated vision sharing, hear the HOUR Exchange Annual Report, and elect fellow members for the 2008-2009 Board of Trustees. Stick around and be in the commemorative photo of the members at the event, and we will celebrate our 5-year members and present them with a gift as a thank you for their continued support.
HOUR Trader Deadline
August 31, 2009 - 9:00am
A mailbox near you!
Submit your listings now before the next HOUR Trader deadline September 1, 2009. Send your new member listings, renewing member listings, articles, and display ads for the FALL 2009 HOUR Trader.
Short articles and items of interest are welcome.
To become member click "membership" >> "How to Join" link on this website, or pick up a copy of the HOUR Trader, available for free at locations in Corvallis. The HOUR Trader is regularly stocked at the Corvallis Public Library and First Alternative South Store.
Winter Celebration
December 13, 2009 - 3:00am
Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd Street in Corvallis
Join the HOUR Traders at our Winter Celebration Sunday, December 13, from 11-4 PM at the Old World Deli, 341 SW 2nd Street in Corvallis.
Join us for a fun-filled day of activities, music, and entertainment. Our quarterly HOUR Traders Marketplace will be a great place to find the perfect locally-crafted holiday gift this season and meet the folks who trade HOURS . Pass on through, come for one act, or stay for the entire afternoon!
Entertainment and Music Performances:
11am - Eric Nicholson - original folk
12:15pm -Ancient Ways Marimba Ensemble
1:30pm - People's Front - Reggae
2:45pm - Three Fingered Jack - Celtic