Lavender Fall Meeting

THIS Saturday, October 18th
(postcard had the wrong date...not the 19th)

10am - 12 Noon

Centerpoint-Angelica Bible Church Gym, Angelica, NY

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All are invited...Project Lavender will hold its annual fall meeting Saturday, October 18, from 10AM-12Noon, at the Angelica/Centerpoint School in Angelica.
Keynote speakers will be Gretchen Hanchett from Allegany Business Center and Mary Jane Demster from “Tealightful Treasures”. We will also have a display of Lavender Inspired businesses and products from the last year, along with a presentation on “Lavender Festivals Around The Country”.

Gretchen Hanchett will be talking about the many services and resources available to anyone interested in starting a small business or growing an existing business in Allegany County and the surrounding area. She will emphasis the need and tools to successfully network in our unique rural environment, as well as answer specific questions regarding ABC”s services. This will be a great presentation for lavender inspired products and services, but also for anyone who would like to include Project Lavender with their existing business.

Mary Jane Demster form "Tealightful Treasures", Tea Consultant, will talk about the creative way she has incorporated lavender into her tea business, as well as showcase the many other creative ventures that have grown out of Project Lavender. This is a great opportunity to see how the spirit of lavender has inspired many others, including artists, cooks, gardeners and merchants from around the area.

Project Lavender Board member, Sharon Rader will give us a peek at how other communities have grown and promoted their lavender festivals, and we will close the meeting with a short discussion regarding the full introduction and distribution of our signature lavender, “Dilly, Dilly”.

Everyone is invited. The meeting is free and open to the public. If you are interested in growing with Project Lavender, we encourage you to attend. The facility is fully handicapped accessible. For more information, please contact Marika Burke at 585-466-3001 or email us at info@projectlavender.com. Hope to see you soon!

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Lavender Festival 2009

July 4th, Angelica Park Circle

 

Lavender Festival 2008 was a big success!

Lavender Inspired Products for sale, many handmade locally! Thank you to the Farmers' Market for their help too!

Interested in being a vendor or volunteer?
Looking for artisans to create Lavender inspired items for sale for Lavender Festival 2009.
Looking for Lavender growers to sell their buds.
Looking for gardeners to share their gardens for a garden tour.
Looking for volunteers to help set up the next event and plan the weekend.

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The original Lavender Bunch: Marika Burke, Sharon Rader, Fleurette Pelletier, Pat Kaake ~ Photo by Kathryn Ross WDR

Want to become a member of the "Lavender Bunch" Organization?
It's only $5, you will receive a membership card, added to our mailing list,
notified of future events, and receive a periodic newsletter
send us an email to: info@projectlavender.com

We have ProjectLavender Pint glasses, for a donation of $7,
Lavender Festival Posters for $5,
and beautiful handcrafted Lavender Pins, by Trina Allen for a
donation of $6, Can be mailed for cost of USPS postage.

If you have any questions, you can contact Sharon at the above email, or call Sharon at 845-548-6258

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7/07 From Erica Fleischman: