June 24 - 10:30 am - “THE GALAPAGOS ISLANDS AND CHINA” - At the Fellowship

Two of our UU young adults, Amy Saupe and Liz Doane, will present a summer program on their recent adventures. Amy, a sophomore at Luther College in Decorah Iowa, spent January term 2007 in the Galapagos Islands and Ecuador, focusing on the ecology of the region. Liz, a first year student at Doane College in Crete Nebraska, spent 10 days in China this month, working with the Jane Goodall Institute. Come hear about their amazing journeys!

Following the program at noon the Caring Committee will host a potluck. Please bring a dish to share! See you on June 24th!

July 22 - Noon - “SUMMER POTLUCK AND PARK CLEANUP AT BEND IN THE RIVER COUNTY PARK” - Bend in the River County Park

The Social Justice committee is sponsoring a potluck picnic lunch and park cleanup for July 22 at Benton County Bend in the River County Park. Bend in the River Park is the previous site of the Graves family farm and has a long connection to the fellowship.

Meet at the Fellowship to carpool at 11:30 or at the park by noon. Park cleanup will follow the picnic. The SJ committee will provide cold beverages. Bring your own plates and utensils and a food item to share.

Those planning to participate in the cleanup should dress appropriately. Bags, pickup sticks and 5 gallon buckets will be available. Children must be at least 11 years of age to participate in the cleanup. Contact Bill Haider at 253-7044 or wrhaider@hotmail.com for more information or directions to the park.

July 29 - 10 am to 2 pm - “DAY OF FUN AT THE PECK FARM!” - (See directions below to the Peck Farm)

Discovery walk... canoe rides...a game of "Deer and Hunter"... fun for all ages. and If you are interested please call Liz Kunkel at 320-398-7621 or email zilleknuk@hotmail.com.

(Same as above)

DIRECTIONS TO THE PECK FARM:

1. Travel west on Hwy 23 from Waite Park.

2. Four miles after going over Interstate 94 look for a green sign saying business district. Use the right hand turn lane.

3. In the center of Rockville, turn right (north) on Co Rd 139 at Corky’s Gas and Bait.

4. Go over the Sauk River, stay to the left.

5. Our road soon becomes Sauk River Rd when Co Rd 139 turns to the right.

6. At next intersection stay left onto a gravel road.

7. Peck’s are about 1 ½ miles from the bridge and the only farm on Sauk River Rd. Mailbox has Peck on it.

 

Bring a rag and a whistle: it's time to spruce up the Fellowship! We'll be working on light maintenance and deep cleaning. Pop in for an hour or stay the whole day. We'll provide bagels, snacks and drinks throughout the day. Please plan to bring a bag lunch if you'll be staying over the lunch hour and would like something more substantial. No RSVP needed. Call Bill Hicks with questions: 393-3817.

Come join us for a BAGELS & ETHICS brunch discussion on the importance of voting, and brainstorm ideas about how to get new voters interested and involved. All UU members and friends are encouraged to attend! Sponsored by the Social Justice Committee.

Fall Festival Potluck

On Sunday, September 9, the Fellowship will resume its normal schedule of Sunday meetings. After the service led by the Rev. Michelle Tonozzi, we will have an opportunity to renew our relationships and celebrate our community by joining together in a potluck meal. Bring a dish to share when you come to Sunday morning service Sept. 9 and stay for food and fellowship. We can store both hot and cold food and the kitchen is available for food preparation, if needed. Crockpots also help with keeping food warm. Put this on your calendar now, so that we can look forward to a good turnout on our first Sunday back from summer activities.