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2010 Calendar of Events

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JULY
Herbs For Your Health Series: “The Three Day Juice Cleanse” ~ Friday, July 2, 6pm. Instructed by
Master Herbalist Jen Guise. We’ll discuss various cleanses and their purposes, then learn step by step how to do a successful three day juice cleanse. Increase your health and vitality with this simple, easy-to-do cleanse! Pre-registration required. Fee: $10.00

Children’s Homeschool Class: Decorative Seed Jars ~ Wednesday, July 7th, 12:30-1:30pm. We will make beautiful jars layered with different types and colors of seeds and sand. Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at hahaofpa.org. Fee: $5.00

Yard Sale ~ Saturday, July 10th. Beginning at 7am. Make plans to join us for this annual event.

Children’s Class: Egg Carton Bugs! ~ Saturday, July 10th, 9-10am. We will create adorable bugs from egg cartons. Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $5.00

Concrete Leaf Bird Bath ~ July 12th & 14th, 6-7:30pm. Participants will create a cement bird bath and base from rhubarb leaves (on July 12th), then return after the bird bath is cured (on the 14th), to finish their projects. Wear old clothes so you can enjoy “playing in mud”. Please bring a pair of sturdy rubber gloves. Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $35.00

Herbs ~ Out Of The Garden And Into The Kitchen ~ Tuesday, July 27th, 11am. Marty Harry will lead this delicious class! Learn how to harvest, dry and use your herbal harvest and sample some great herbal recipes Fee: $15.00

Children’s Homeschool Class: Papermaking Workshop ~ Wednesday, July 28th, 1-2pm. Each child will make a note card out of recycled paper. Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at hahaofpa.org. Fee: $5.00

AUGUST
Herbs For Your Health Series: “Memory and Concentration Enhancing Herbs” ~ Friday, August 6th, 6pm. Instructed by Master Herbalist Jen Guise. We all need a mental boost now and then! Learn about wonderful herbs to improve your thinking power. Topics covered will include herbal aids for ADHD, concentration, memory, focus, etc. Pre-registration required. Fee: $10.00

The Beauty Of Butterflies ~ Saturday, August 7th. Make plans to join us for this wonderful day that’s all about butterflies! We’ll have children’s activities, a butterfly house, fun displays and a long-awaited butterfly release at noon. Call ahead to purchase your own butterfly to release. Deadline is July 15th. Ask for Kerri.

Children’s Homeschool Class: Using Herbs In Recipes ~ Wednesday, August 11th, 12:30-1:30pm. We will make recipes using different herbs and have LOTS of taste testing! Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at hahaofpa.org Fee: $5.00

Dog Days ~ Saturday, August 21st, 8am-12noon. Bring your pooch for this morning of fun! We’ll have various organizations on hand offering dog adoption opportunities, vendors selling dog products, a flyball demonstration, a dog wash, dog pagent and more!

Children’s Homeshcool Class: Cement Leaf Casting ~ Wednesday, August 25th, 1-2pm. Each child will make a cement leaf to hang in the house or use in the garden . Ages 5-15. Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at hahaofpa.org Fee: $5.00

Children’s Class: Cement Leaf Casting ~ Saturday, August 28th, 9-10am. Special guest, Mike Larkin will lead this workshop on making a cement leaf for your home or garden. Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $5.00

SEPTEMBER
Herbs For Your Health Series: “Herbs For Children And Teens” ~ Friday, September 3rd, 6pm. Instructed by Master Herbalist Jen Guise. Learn what herbs can do for your baby, child or teenager. We’ll discuss how herbs can be beneficial for topics such as diaper rash, teething, calcium needs, ADHD, defiance and other behavior issues, acne, hormones and much more. Pre-registration required. Fee: $10.00


Children’s Homeschool Class: Glowing Flowers Votive Cup ~ Wednesday, September 8th, 12:30-1:30pm. In this class, each child will make a beautiful votive cup using flowers and tissue paper. Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at hahaofpa.org Fee: $5.00

Hypertufa Workshop ~ September 11, 10-12 noon. Join Michael Larkin, local horticulturist and trough and conifer expert, for this fun, hands-on workshop for making hypertufa troughs. Each participant will make one of these fascinating, stone-like planters that are perfect for creating a miniature landscape of alpine plants, rocks and dwarf conifers. Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $25.00

Basic Orchid Care ~ Wednesday, September 15th, 6pm. Join our orchid expert, Kerri Laudig, for an informative program on orchids. Be sure to bring your questions! Each participant will receive a starter orchid. Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $15.00

Herbal Brunch ~ Thursday, September 16th, 10am. Join us for this tasty brunch featuring assorted herbs. Learn how to use herbs in cooking and take home hand outs on your favorite herbal varieties and your choice of an herb plant. Fee: $15.00

Adult Terrarium Workshop ~ Thursday, September 16th, 6pm. Learn how to make your own terrarium from start to finish. Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $25.00

Herbal Workshop: “Make Your Own Herbal Preparations For Children” - Friday, September 17th 6pm. Master Herbalist, Jennifer Guise will lead this informative workshop. Using herbs for our children can be very expensive, so making your own can prove to be a huge savings. Learn how to make your own herbal preparations that taste good and contain no alcohol. Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $30.00

Children’s Class: Using Herbs In Recipes ~ Saturday, September 18th, 9-10am. We will make recipes using different herbs and have LOTS of taste testing! Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $5.00

Children’s Homeschool Class: Saving Seeds & Packaging Them For Gifts ~ Wednesday, September 29th, 1-2m. In this class, we will collect seeds to save for next year and learn some creative ways to package them. Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at hahaofpa.org. Fee: $5.00

OCTOBER

Fall Harvest Days ~ October 1, 2, 3, 8, 9, 10 and the 11th through 30th (excluding Sundays and weather permitting). Bring the whole family! Children of all ages will delight in the fall season at Ashcombe. Take a wagon ride, pick-your-own pumpkin, have fun in our newly
enlarged play area and enjoy some delicious harvest foods.

Herbs For Your Health Series: “Immune Boosting Herbs” ~ Friday, October 1st, 6pm. Instructed by Master Herbalist Jen Guise. This time of year is a great time to think about boosting your immunity. Find out how herbs can help increase your body’s resistance to disease and what foods to include in your diet for maximum function of your immune system. Pre-registration required. Fee: $10.00

Fire Safety & Awareness Day ~ Saturday, October 2nd. Local fire companies and rescue srvices will be here to educate children and families on life saving techniques and equipment. Fire and ambulance apparatus will be on display.

Let’s Get Ready For Fall! ~ Saturday, October 2nd, 10-11:30am. Get great tips for keeping your garden healthy and beautiful. Michael Larkin will discuss maintenance and pruning including what to look for and how to make the best pruning cuts to enhance your trees and shrubs. Bring your questions! Pre-registration required. Fee: $7.00

Children’s Class: Fall Centerpiece In A Pumpkin ~ Saturday, October 9th, 9-10am. We’ll use small pumpkins, candles and fall foliage to make beautiful centerpieces you’ll be proud to display! Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $5.00

Children’s Homeschool Class: Pumpkin Centerpiece Workshop ~ Wednesday, October 13th, 12:30-1:30pm. We’ll use small pumpkins, candles and fall foliage to make beautiful centerpieces you’ll be proud to display! Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at hahaofpa.org Fee: $5.00

Children’s Homeschool Class: Creative Fun With Pumpkins & Gourds ~ Wednesday, October 27th, 1-2pm. We will make critters & creatures with small gourds, pumpkins and embellishments. Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at hahaofpa.org. Fee: $8.00

NOVEMBER
Basic House Plants 101, 6pm ~ Wednesday, November 3rd. Join our house plant expert, Kerri Laudig for this fun and informative program on everything you ever wanted to know about house plants, including care, transplanting, growth habits and propagation. Each participant will take home a plant. Pre-registration and payment are required. Fee: $10.00

Soup & Bread Luncheon ~ Thursday, November 4th, 11am. This tasty luncheon will comfort and warm you from the inside out! Enjoy a lunch featuring several different kinds of soups and breads -- all made right here in our kitchen. Lunch will also include dessert and drinks. Recipes will be available -- great ideas for holiday entertaining! Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $10.00

Herbs For Your Health Series: “Herbal Energy Boosts” ~ Friday, November 5th, 6pm. Instructed by Master Herbalist Jen Guise. Learn about herbs and foods to maximize your energy level. Topics will include herbs that help with alertness, energy, promote healthy sleep, and even herbs that have historically been used to help with depression and anxiety. Pre-registration required. Fee: $10.00

Topiary Workshop ~ Tuesday, November 9th, 5:30pm. In this class, each participant will make a beautiful single stem and ball topiary using flowers, twigs and pods. The stem will be made from cinnamon sticks or a crooked branch (participant’s choice). The base will be sprayed terra-cotta. 5:30pm. Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $35.00

Children’s Homeschool Class: Papermaking ~ Wednesday, November 10th, 12:30-1:30pm. Each child will make their own note cards out of recycled paper. Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at hahaofpa.org Fee: $5.00

Holiday Open House ~ Saturday, November 13th. Join us for creative holiday decorating ideas, recipes, crafts and so much more!

Children’s Class: Peanut Butter Logs & Make Your Own Suet ~ Saturday, November 13th, 9-10am. We will make peanut butter logs for the birds; then special guest, Greg Spahr will lead the children on a suet making workshop. Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $5.00

Children’s Homeschool Class: Make Your Own Holiday Ornament ~ Wednesday, November 17th, 1-2pm. We will make a beatiful ornament to hang! Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at hahaofpa.org Fee: $5.00

Bow Making Workshop - Thursday, November 18th, 11am. Learn how to make fabulous bows! Each participant will take home several hand made bows. Refreshments will be served. Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $25.00

DECEMBER

Pine Wreath Workshop & Luncheon ~ Thursday, December 2nd, 11am. Enjoy a delicious lunch of assorted salad sandwiches, chips, macaroni salad, a bakery tray and drinks; then make a beautiful fresh wreath from assorted greens, pine cones, flowers holiday embellishments and a bow. Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $35.00

Herbs For Your Health Series: “Herbs For The Heart” ~ Friday, December 3rd, 6pm. Instructed by Master Herbalist Jen Guise. Heart disease has been ranked the #1 killer in the United States. Learn what herbs are used to strengthen and nourish the heart, as well as influence blood pressure, etc. Learn what natural methods have been used for hundreds of years to reduce damage to the cardiovascular system. Pre-registration required. Fee: $10.00

Pine Wreath Workshop ~ Tuesday, December 7th, 6pm. Each participant will make a beautiful fresh wreath from assorted greens, pine cones, flowers, holiday embellishments and a bow. Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $25.00

Children’s Homeschool Class: Pine & Candy Wreath Workshop ~ Wednesday, December 8th, 12:30-1:30pm. Each child will make a pine wreath from scratch and decorate it with candy, pine cones and more. Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at hahaofpa.org Fee: $8.00

Pine Swag Workshop ~ Thursday, December 9th, 1pm. Hand-craft a beautiful mixed green swag for your window or porch. We’ll use assorted fresh greens, cones, pods, flowers and finish it off with a bow. Refreshments will be served. Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $20.00

Children’s Class: Make Your Own Snow Globe ~ Saturday, December 11th, 9-10am. Each child will make a snow globe. Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration is required. Fee: $5.00

Victorian Kissing Ball Workshop & Luncheon ~ Tuesday, December 14th, 12:30pm. We’ll start with a delicious lunch of assorted salad sandwiches, chips, macaroni salad, a bakery tray and drinks. Each participant will then make a beautiful kissing ball to hang for the holidays. We’ll use sprigs of mistletoe, pine, rosemary and lavender and more. Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $30.00

Children’s Homeschool Class: Glass Ornament Workshop ~ Wednesday, December 15th, 1-2pm. Each child will decorate a glass ball ornament with paints and flowers. Ages 5-12+. Pre-registration required. Register at Ashcombe or online at hahaofpa.org Fee: $5.00

Boxwood Wreath Workshop ~ Thursday, December 16th, 6pm. Make a beautiful, full boxwood wreath for the upcoming holidays. We’ll finish it off with a bow. Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $25.00

Herbal Workshop: “Herbal Facelift” - Friday, December 17th 6pm. Come learn how to gift yourself an herbal facelift! Master Herbalist, Jennifer Guise will help you to choose herbs to suit your needs according to your skin type, mood, stress level and more. This informative seminar will include information about topical applications of herbs and facials ranging from a simple “pick-me-up: herbal spritz to a “day-at-the-spa” complete pampering. Pre-registration and payment required. Fee: $35.00

 

 

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