Page 8 - Abacoa Community News - September '19

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Abacoa

Community Garden

Students – Need Community

Volunteer Hours?

The Abacoa Community
Garden for years has
provided opportunities for
students to complete required
volunteer hours. We have
worked primarily with high
school students throughout
the area (Abacoa residency
not required) and can also
accommodate middle school students. Those aged 13 and under
will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. All students
must have a signed waiver with their signature and their parent’s
or guardian’s. In the past, students have signed up by themselves,
with their friends, or even as a high school club such as National
Honor Society. Most volunteers have worked two hours on
Saturday mornings. Tasks include planting, weeding, mulching,
composting, helping with children’s events and general garden
activities. This is an opportunity to be outside, to learn about
gardening and food, and to even take home some delicious herbs
and veggies. Please contact Ginny at vhiggins2@gmail.com if
you or your group are interested.
There are only a few independent beds available as of this
writing. Contact Heather at heather.danforth22@gmail.com if
interested as soon as possible. Community membership is always
available at $36 per year. Forms are in the garden mailbox at
1122 Community Drive (across from Allegro) or online at www.
abacoa.com.
If you would like to donate to the garden, please send checks
to the APC (Abacoa Partnership for Community) which has a
501(c)(3) designation. Checks may be made out to APC with
Abacoa Community Garden in the memo line. Please send to
4600 Military Trail, Suite 212, Jupiter, FL 33458.

Friday, October 18th
Garage Sale 5-8 PM KIDS AREA & BOUNCE HOUSES

Sept. 14 – 8 to 11 a.m. SWAT & K9 DEMONSTATIONS

Martinique of Abacoa
is hosting a multi-house FUN FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY
garage sale on Papagayo
Alley. We’ve emptied
our drawers, have tons of COMMUNITY INITIATIVE
goodies, bikes, jewelry,
kids’ toys, golf clubs,
printers, a stereo, a dining room set, chairs, paintings,
trinkets and electronics. Something for everyone! Break
the bank and bring your dinero!
Please park appropriately and responsibly. There
is plenty of parking on East Community Drive and
walk through to Papagayo Alley. Hope to see you then!
For more information please contact Trish at (561)
596-0775.