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Happy Spring!
Springtime in the Rockies is a beautiful time of year - With gorgeous views of snowcapped mountains in the higher elevations, the warming temps here in town turn our thoughts to wildflowers, outdoor projects, spring cleaning and our 2011 Build! Excavation and grading have started, with forms soon to be set and concrete soon to be poured....
Please join us at this year's:
"Raising A Wall & Build Celebration Ceremony"
& our "Annual Donor and Volunteer Appreciation Event"
May 21, 2011
10:00 AM
Fox Farm Village
Bayfield, CO
Please let us know if you would like to volunteer to help build the wall we will raise to celebrate our 2011 Build, or click here to access our VolunteerUP! online calendar. A Blessing Ceremony will follow the raising of the wall, including the opportunity to say a very BIG "Thank You" to the many donors and volunteers who have supported HFHLPC over the years. Pastries and refreshments will be served.
To make a donation towards HFHLPC programs and our build, please click here.
On behalf of the HFHLPC Staff and Board of Directors, we want to thank you for your continued support -
With Warmest Wishes -
Barbara Blundell
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 | Fundraising & Upcoming Events
Iganacio Art & Music Festival
Satuday, May 14, 2011
2:00 - 8:00 pm
Join us for a fun-filled and inspiring event to be held at the Dancing Spirit Coop Gallery. A delightful collection of unique pieces, including a live auction at 6:00pm. Proceeds from this event will go to benefit Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County.
Please let us know if you would like to volunteer at the event! (970) 382-2215
Dancing Spirit Coop Gallery
640 Goddard Avenue
Ignacio, CO
(970) 563-4600
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The Art Floss Daily Painting Project
Sneak Preview
May 7, 2011
365 Days of Paintings launched April 6, 2011. By the time the website doors open for an exclusive sneak preview, there will be over 30 paintings completed by artist, Kevin Lambson - with his plan to donate at least 25% of the proceeds directly to HFHLPC.
An incredible undertaking, it is one born of collaboration and creativity, a playful spirit, and yes, lots of paint!
Contractors' Yard Sale
Saturday, June 25, 2011
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Plaza at Three Springs
Annual fundraiser put on by the Home Builders Association of Southwest Colorado to benefit HFHLPC. Come out and join in on the excitement and incredible selection of products. Food, games, music and amazing deals!
AND
Save the Date!
13th Annual Liquor World Wine Tasting Gala & Silent Auction
Friday, October 28, 2011
5:30 - 8:30 pm
DoubleTree Hotel
Please check out the
HFHLPC website often to find out about the schedule for those little get togethers you've come to enjoy over the years, as well as information about some new events planned for 2011.
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We have almost finished our big project of the year, "THE MOVE!!!"
Wednesdays we celebrate our Senior Customers with 10% off for our patrons over 60 with a valid ID.
April 23rd kicked off our Easter week end party with a KIQX and KRSJ live remote, featuring pizza and lemonade courtesy of Iron Horse Pizza and Four Corners Broadcasting. Hidden around the store, customers had the opportunity to hunt for plastic easter eggs containing discounts valid through the end of April. One lucky winner won a $100 shopping spree. It was quite the event watching customers hunt for eggs hiding in fridges, vanity drawers, sinks...and all sorts of little nooks and crannies. A very big thank you to our volunteers, staff and board members for putting together such an enjoyable day for our ReStore patrons!
It's springtime, which means its scrap metal recycling time of year. Our first scrap metal recycling week end of the new year was a great success, and we've just completed our second. So, mark your calendars for scrap metal recycling days are held the last week end of the month until the weather tells us no more.
As always, the ReStore is always looking for a few core volunteers, especially during our very busy summer months. If you have special skills like cashiering or furniture repair, or would just like to help out in the receiving area or prep appliances before they go out on the floor, please give us a call at (970) 382-9931. Extra hands are also needed for scrap metal recycling week ends.
Don't forget to check out the Habitat website to view the latest
ReStore specials and coupons. And, please see below for information on our upcoming Happy Mother's Day Specials!
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| Family Services & Education Program
|  Open Enrollment Begins May 21, 2011 Orientation I May 21, 2011 2:00-4:00pm Habitat for Humanity of La Plata County Conference Room Durango Orientation 2 June 5, 2011 2:00-4:00pm Sacred Heart Catholic Church Durango Orientation 3 June 12, 2011 1:00-3:00pm McCoy Library Meeting Room Bayfield We welcome all interested persons to attend this first Orientation to understand the Selection Process and Criteria. Children are welcome! Applications will be distributed and explained. For any prior questions, please contact Rachel Taylor at (970) 382-2215. Additional Orientation meetings will be forthcoming at other locations throughout La Plata County. Family Services Our new Program Manager, Rachel Taylor, would like to get to know each of our Partner Families. If you are interested, please contact Rachel at (970) 382-2215 to set-up an informal greeting time. She welcomes your input in creating a more responsive program. Please don't hesitate to contact her...even anonymously...to express your ideas. (Her email is rachel@habitatlaplata.org.) What could we have done better in the process? Thanks in advance. Habitat for Humanity will be hosting a booth at the May 7, 2011 Cinco de Mayo Celebration at the Southern Ute Casino. Pre-applications for homes will be available as well as promotional items. Family Services will be present to answer any questions perspective homeowners may have about our Home Ownership Program, ReStore or volunteer opportunities. PROMOTE DIVERSITY. |
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VolunteerUp! Our web-based volunteer sign-up program offers those interested in volunteer opportunities with Habitat the chance to review an online calendar and list that includes donating their time to help organize and plan events, as well as the option to sign up for multiple events at time, or to sign up a group of friends, family or co-workers. Many volunteer opportunities exist with our organization, including volunteering at the build sites, in the ReStore, or in our administrative offices. We welcome all skill sets and offer the opportunity to learn new skills. In addition to the need for core volunteers in the ReStore who might be able to commit a few regular hours a week, our 2011 Build schedule is shaping up to include Faith Build Month in June. And, while framing continues from mid-May through the month of June and several groups have already signed up to come out and swing hammers, we will be holding our first of four Women Build Days on Saturday, June 18, 2011. Questions or Ready to sign-up to volunteer? Check out our online calendar or give us a call at (970) 382-2215 to inquire about the many ways in which you can become involved with HFHLPC.
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In closing, please join us in thanking our 2011 Build Supporters to date:
To find out how you or your organization can become a 2011 Fox Farm Village Build Supporter, please call (970) 382-2215 or click here.
Thank you, again, to our 2011 Build Supporters. Our list will be updated accordingly as new supporters join in to support HFHLPC's 2011 Fox Farm Village Build.
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