My husband called me this morning and said "there is a good write-up in the Watonga Republican about the paint party you did to help raise funds for Leah Weber." I was glad to hear it and eager to read the article once I got home from work
The article was short and sweet and highlighted people coming together for a good cause. A slight correction though: it was not only faculty members of Watonga schools who came together for the fundraiser. Phoenix Circle Foundation provided the supplies (paint, canvases, and instructions) for the group of friends and family who came out to participate in this different kind of fundraiser. Linda Barrett led the class in creating individual pieces of art that the participants could take home. Phoenix Circle Foundation's program called "ART for FUNd$$(c) has worked with several organizations to help raise funds, including Relay for Life teams here and in other towns, and the 2015 After-Prom Party in addition to the fundraiser to help Leah Weber. Because it is a non-profit organization, it doesn't have a budget for newspaper advertising so it relies on social media, word of mouth, flyers posted locally and at places of business in nearby towns, and publication of our "press releases" which we send out regularly to numerous print publications.
When you work with Phoenix Circle Foundation on a fundraiser, you get multiple benefits:
* donations are tax-deductible to the individual donor because we are a 501(c)(3) organization, and we provide a receipt for your records;
* you and the people you bring together for the fundraiser help support the mission of Phoenix Circle Foundation, which is to promote educational, charitable, and cultural events and opportunities in our area and SPECIFICALLY, but not exclusively, to children; and
*you are able to raise funds for your cause in a unique way (a paint party, pizza dinner, other activities) and enjoy the company of others who share your goal.
So, here's our "ad":
We can also be reached by email at "phoenixcir@yahoo.com.
NOW, ON TO OTHER NEWS ---
On July 22, the Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service held a program where youth ages 9-15 prepared a meal and invited a guest for dinner. The group met at the First United Methodist Church and Joy Rhodes taught them about food safety, healthy eating, and then gave them a hands-on experience of preparing and serving a meal. The youth visited the Blaine County Community Garden and learned about composting and growing fresh produce. They set aside the "kitchen scraps" from the vegetables they cut up for the dinner and took them out to the composting section of the garden. The youth did a great job measuring and cooking the food, were wonderful hosts, and the meal was delicious (and nutritious!). Parents of the cooks were invited to come for a "family dinner" and a good time was had by all. The kids also helped clean up after the meal. The program was made possible by a Walmart Foundation - 4H Healthy Living Grant. [Ed note: A big "thank you" to Joy Rhodes for her hard work in getting the grant and organizing this activity for the youth. Thank you too to the First United Methodist Church for allowing the use of their kitchen and fellowship hall for the activity.]
The Blaine County Free Fair is coming up - August 25, 26, and 27. There are many many categories for ALL AGES to enter something, and Joy Rhodes and others have been working with 4H youth on activities and projects in preparation for this event. Personally, I am excited to work with the youth on art projects. Several of the children who have attended art classes have entered their work in the Fair and have received RIBBONS -- the look of confidence and pride in their accomplishments is priceless.
photo used w/permission of parent.
PHOENIX CIRCLE FOUNDATION will hold paint classes for children and youth sometime early in August, so check out the facebook page for PHOENIX CIRCLE FOUNDATION for dates, times, and ages.
There are plenty of categories for Adults to enter also. Pick up a copy of the BLAINE COUNTY FREE FAIR insert from the Watonga Republican Office or wherever you see one on shelves in stores around town or the library.
Before those activities, Phoenix Circle Foundation is once again partnering with the First United Methodist Church to give away school supplies to students in Watonga. Heading up the project this year is Rory and Becky Espy, who can be reached at 907-398-4985. The give-away is scheduled for SATURDAY, AUG 6, from 11 AM - 1 PM in Fellowship Hall at the First United Methodist Church.
FYI: The price of scrap iron is down. We got a good rain out by Roman Nose State Park last night and early this morning.
(c) Linda Barrett, Ed.
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