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Christmas Greetings

Posted on December 23, 2015 by

It is a gathering like billions of others that will take place across the globe over the next few days. The smell of a well-cooked meal fills the kitchen. Friends and family gather round: “Did you get breakfast yet?” “Make sure you … Continue reading →

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Giving Thanks for Our Bounty

Posted on December 10, 2014 by

We always have a lot to be thankful for at Patchwork, but lately we’ve had some special celebrations. The day before Thanksgiving, Darlene came in at the crack of dawn to bake breakfast casseroles for all of the morning’s visitors. … Continue reading →

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Sunday Fellowship at Patchwork

Posted on February 21, 2014 by

Some of you know Patchwork primarily through what we do for the community during the week. However, everything we do during the week began with a group of people who gathered together on Sunday evenings for worship. That worshiping community … Continue reading →

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Holiday Hospitality

Posted on December 23, 2013 by

We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Our days continue to be busy here at Patchwork. Quiet afternoons without the children in the building are made up for with particularly busy mornings spent providing neighborhood … Continue reading →

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A Delightful Party in Frightful Weather

Posted on December 9, 2013 by

December 5, the freezing rain was forecast to begin late in the evening…but then again, maybe it would arrive right in the middle of our Arts & Smarts Christmas Party scheduled for that afternoon. At 2:30, Jane Vickers predicted very … Continue reading →

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It’s All in a Day at Patchwork

Posted on November 25, 2013 by

When I come to work in the morning, I never know what the day will bring. That’s one of the things I enjoy about my job. A good example was last Thursday. I started the morning doing a presentation about … Continue reading →

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Connecting People and their Food

Posted on July 23, 2013 by

During Art Garden Week II, I was photographing a group of kids and adults digging potatoes out of the garden when I noticed a man standing at the edge of the garden watching. I recognized him as someone who has … Continue reading →

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Thanks for a Wonderful Luncheon!

Posted on March 5, 2013 by

Once again, thank you to all who contributed to the success of our Soup, Salad, and Style Luncheon! Thank you to the attendees who came hungry for lunch and fashion in support of Patchwork. Thank you to all the volunteers: … Continue reading →

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Thanks-Dia-Mas: Many things to Celebrate

Posted on December 3, 2012 by

I’m not sure I can remember a time when there’s been so many Arts & Smarts program celebrations all within about a week. It all started on the Tuesday before Thanksgiving when the Arts & Smarts staff cooked a Thanksgiving … Continue reading →

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Next Up: Summer!

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

The past couple weeks have been busy around Patchwork. First there was our fabulous Pancake Extravaganza on April 21. As always, it was a time for neighbors to come together and visit over blueberry pancakes, to buy art from the … Continue reading →

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