Landscaping for the Heart & Soul is working with us to construct an outdoor Adobe oven at the Growing Hope Center!  Come and join us for a series of classes that will include instruction on design, site considerations, foundations, base construction, hearth and oven building, and final plaster. The base and hearth are built, and now comes the fun part!  The third class in a series of five will be happening this Friday and Saturday, August 7 and 8, rain or shine. Come prepared to get dirty and work hard! Want to learn or help? Check out the flyer, and e-mail [email protected] to get more involved!

 

On Saturday afternoon, we'lll be holding a first annual Watermelon Seed-spitting Contest, a Four Square Tournament, a Mystery Herb and Veggie Smelling and Tasting Contest, and a Vegetable Competition, where your unusual vegetable can win in several categories - including Ugliest and Most Resembles Something! Get involved, or register to participate!  We need a few good folks to help us out!  E-mail [email protected] if you would like to help!

On Saturday, August 8th, local chef Tammy Coxen of Tammy's Tastings will be hosting a supper club event to benefit Growing Hope! She will be offering an 8-course tasting menu, designed to highlight seasonal and local food. A donation of $50 is requested per person, and will directly benefit Growing Hope! If you'd like to reserve one of the 8 spaces for this benefit dinner, please e-mail [email protected]. Tammy is happy to accommodate a variety of food restrictions, such as gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegetarian - just e-mail her your preferences when you reserve your space!