The Shires in the Snow

The Shires in the Snow
Does this scarf make my butt look big??

Sunday, March 13, 2011

Reservations due by April 1, 2011.

Hello Ladies,

It is that time of year. Hibernation is over and time to get out of the house and start having farmgirl fun.

April 9, 2011 is the Tea Party at Shoal Creek Living History Museum.
Reservations need to be paid by April 1, 2011. We need 12 paid reservations to host this event.

Please wear your farmgirl aprons and a hat for the tea. Any hat, and Easter bonnet or something funny will do.

After the tea we will have the opportunity to have a self-guided tour of the park and go into Liberty to visit the square and Bratcher Cooperage.

Please meet at 10:45 am , Tea at 11:00.

Bring ideas for this year!! We can plan as far as December 2011. What would you like to do , see, learn or places to travel to this year??

May - Commanche Iris Gardens , again . For those who didn't make it last year.

June - Chapter meeting ?? Also, Farmgirls on the Loose Women of the Wild West Road Trip.

July -

August - Missouri State Fair

September -

October -

November - Soup Swap.

December - Christmas Party and Project Giving. ??

And you see our calendar is W I D E open !!

Another requesst is Shatto Dairy in Osborn, MO. For those who didn't get to attend last year.
Also, I have heard their might be a Farmgirl gathering at the Minnesota State Fair just for farmgirls.

Bring a calendar and ideas.

See you all soon. Stop thinking about Spring cleaning......

Wende

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

April.. you said April....

Yes.... April.

The Farmgirls of the Heartland would like to host a Victorian Tea at Shoal Creek Living History Museum in April.

The date is still undecided. We must have 12 paid reservations to have the event.
The tea will be $15 per person.

Please let me know if you or you and a guest would like to attend this event.

Shoal Creek Living History Museum is located near Liberty, MO just off 152 hwy and Shoal Creek.

Spring will be in the air!!!! I hope.

Wende

Monday, January 3, 2011

Happy, happy New Year !!!

Hello Farmgirls,

Let's start this new year out right. No new years' resolutions, only goals.
I just read a wonderful way to reach our goals.

Everyone make a list of the things you want to achieve this year.
Now narrow that list to just 3 for this month.
What three things are you GOING to accomplish this month towards your goal for the year???

Next month you can make a new list of three more goals. This is doable task for me.
Let us know how it works for you.

Welcome to all the new farmgirls who have asked about Farmgirls of the Heartland.
Look forward to meeting you soon.

Everyone take a moment and think of something you would like to learn more about this year.
What can you TEACH other farmgirls.?
Do we want to have a badge-in and work on badges for a meeting or two?
Where do you want to travel to? Do you know about Sisters on the Fly? Farmgirls on the Loose?
Do you have suggestions for chairtable projects?

Keep the ideas flowing. Nothing is worse than stale bread or a stale chapter.

Happy January.
Wende

Friday, August 20, 2010

This is an opportunity to meet other farmgirls from across the miles...

So many forum entries are about meeting up with other farmgirls so here is another chance.
Farmgirl events are planned for farmgirls who WANT to meet other farmgirls to discuss all things MJF and beyond.

Efforts have been made to ensure a good time for everyone.

Please send photos ASAP and registrations.

Thank you .
Farmgirls of the Heartland

Monday, August 9, 2010

Midwest Apron Gathering 2010

Midwest Apron Gathering 2010
Hosted by
Farmgirls of the Heartland

You are cordially invited to attend the Midwest Apron Gathering to be held in Kansas City, Missouri.

September 18, 2010 at Shoal Creek Living History Museum at Hodge Park

This registration will include admission to the Back to Basics Farm Fair, being held on the grounds, lunch, and a few events and items available only to farmgirls.

The Back to Basics Farm Fair will have guest speakers from the Master Gardener Program, the University of Missouri Extension, Comanche Acres Iris Gardens, the KC Museum Loula Long Combs Fashion Paper Doll exhibit and illustrator Johanna Gast Anderton, CSA farmer and MJF farmgirl will discuss organic farming and CSA programs.
Quilt displays using the 19th century living history buildings and grounds as a backdrop to show case the quilts. The Model A Club of Greater Kansas City will proudly display their vintage show automobiles, and music will add to the day.

For farmgirls only there will be a “sweet repeat cookbook exchange”. Bring old or new cookbooks to swap. Dutch oven cooking class,
Photo contest, silent auction and free camping on the grounds of the museum. ( please send info for tents and campers.) For hotel and motel information please contact me direct.




Registration Form


Name___________________________________________________

Address_________________________________________________

Phone_______________________ Cell________________________
Email_______________________

Camping/ Tent____________________________________________

Vegetarian or Vegan_______________________________________
(This will help accommodate for your lunch)

Chapter and MJF # ________________________________________

The $15 registration fee will include admission to the park for the fair, lunch, classes and a few surprises just for farmgirls.

Checks made payable to Shoal Creek LHM and sent to Wende Wagner, 31 N. E. 69 Hwy, Claycomo, MO 64119-3110.

Please share information about travel plans and if interested in more farmgirl fun in the Kansas City area. Plans can be made to tour the organic dairy on Friday or the casinos on Sat. evening and farm visits on Sunday.

Directions to Shoal Creek Living History Museum are 435 N or S Exit 152 to the East towards Liberty, MO. LEFT at Shoal Creek Parkway to an immediate LEFT go 3/4 mile to entrance of park.

From I-35 North or South Exit 152 West to Shoal Creek Parkway. Go RIGHT then immediate LEFT and 3/4 mile to park entrance.







PHOTO CONTEST
Come express yourself at the
Apron Gathering Photo Contest.

Photos must be presented on the grounds by 11:00 a.m.
The photos will be on display for the day.

Photos will be judged on originality, composition, and relationship to the category. First through fourth place and one Best in Show photo will be selected. Please read form for mailing photos.

Photos must be original work of the exhibitor. Please do not submit originals that can not be replaced. We are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged photos.

Do not frame photos. All photos must be mounted on cardstock, matting or foam board.
Name, category, and title must be on the back and no identifying marks on the front of the entry. Photos can not be removed before 4:00 p.m.!!

CATEGORIES:
Animals and Friends
Ain’t my Tractor Sexy
Our Bounty
Cowgirl UP
Grand Barns
Cowboy True
Farmgirls Forever
Farm Humor


A $1 donation, made payable to SCLHM , for each photo is suggested.

Name ___________________ Name_________________
Category_________________ Category______________
Title_____________________ Title__________________




Requirements for photo contest entries to be mailed and not attending the Apron Gathering.

We are sorry you will be unable to attend this wonderful day.

Photos must be received by Thursday September 16, 2010.

Photos must have self-addressed stamped envelope/packaging with enough postage to return all photos.

Do not send originals! We are not responsible for lost, stolen or damaged photos.

All photos will be returned following the fair.

Photo contest winners will be posted online in the MJF Connection and submitted to MJF magazine. It is to their discretion if the contest is published.

Thank you.

Wende Wagner
31 N. E. 69 Hwy
Claycomo, MO 64119-3110
WWRJS2@aol.com

Sunday, June 20, 2010

Making plans.............

Last month we visited the Commanche Iris Gardens and had lunch in Deerborn, MO.
Wow. The iris gardens were spectacular.

This month we had a Meet & Greet for the Farmgirls on the Loose Tour.
The Hughes lob cabin in Shoal Creek Living History Museum really set the mood for the dinner. Everyone loved the cabin. Thank you to Debbie Green for setting it up.

There are no plans for July, YET. If anyone else has plans let me know.

August is state fair month. Pick and state and pick a state fair. I like Iowa myself, but we were also tossing around the idea of Minnesota and actually setting up for MJF Meet & Greet. Bonnie Ellis, from MN, will be working a Moo booth for the Dairy Council and will look into the possibility of having a booth too.
The Missouri state fair is the closest ,in Sedalia.

September 18 is the Apron Gathering out chapter is hosting . It is in conjunction with the Back to Basics Farm Fair in Shoal Creek. All hands on deck for this one.
We would also like to have a vendor booth of our own for the day. This would involve making items or vintage kitchen, garden, linen anything to sell. Also, books.

The website will be updated for those wishing to attend. It will include the map, admission, lunch and events just for farmgirls and the rest is the farm fair.

October, November, December are available if you have an idea for the chapter.
Don't forget about a Christmas gathering, too.

WENDE

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Upcoming events, meetings and outings...

Hope everyone is surviving the last of winter and ready to plant for spring.


Dear Farmgirls of the Heartland,

A list of datesfor meetings and outings follows. Please RSVP if you are or are not able to attend meetings or outings. Don't forget your aprons!!

March 28, 2010

A meeting and outing 11:00 am to Brown's Emporium. After a brief meeting and a few hours of browsing 18,000 sq. feet of antique booths we will have lunch at a local restaurant. There are several to choose from. Brown's is located at I-70 and Noland Road.

As an added bonus there is an in-store promotional of 15 % off everything in the entire store except items marked firm or on sale. This only happens three times a year and TAH DAH it is our day to visit. The store would like to know the number of farmgirls attending so they can prepare a table for us. Hosted by Carol McElroy. Thank you Carol.



March 20 & 21, 2010



If you are interested in fiber arts this is a wonderful opportunity to see alpacas up close and get informtion.

This year MOPCA is being held in Kansas City, so take advantage of the location and this wonderful event.



We can attend as a group if interested. Please let me know soon about this event.


The Midwest Alpaca Owners and Breeders Association host their 7th annual show at the American Royal/Hale Arena in Kansas City, MO. This event features over 500 loveable alpacas being exhibited in judged competitions. Auxiliary events of spin-off and fiber arts competitions, fleece show, and photo contests will be on display. Over 30 vendors will be showcasing their wares of alpaca garments, farm supplies, jewelry, and more! There is a Silent Auction benefiting veterinary students at Kansas State, Missouri University, and Oklahoma State. Over 200 farms will be set up and ready to welcome visitors. Bring the whole family out for a day of fun. March 20th-21th, 2009. Doors open to the public at 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Free to the Public. Visit www.mopaca.org for more details.

Thanks!


~Kim B.
MOPACA Invitational Publicity Coordinator
www.mopaca.org



April,24, 2010 RSVP by April 22.



Shatto Dairy Farm.. Try it again. Tour fee of $5.

Meet 10:00 am at the dairy in Osborn, MO . Lunch following at a local restaurant.





May 15, 2010 Saturday.


Comanche Iris and Water Gardens in Gower, MO.Have you ever seen fields and fields of gorgeous isis??
www.comancheiris.com (816) 424-6436
We can picnic at the gardens or make a reservation in Deerborn at Cook's Corner or Hamer's in Edgerton.

Jim and Lamoine Hedgecock have over 2,500 different iris and in June the daylilies will be in bloom.
Bring your camera and all mothers get an iris to take home. Bring your mother for a pre-mother's day outing.



June 14 OR 15 , 2010

Farmgirls of the Heartland will be hosting dinner for the Laura Ingalls Wilder Road Trip and visiting farmgirls from the area.

Dutch ovens over a fire/ pot luck / BBQ at Shoal Creek Living History Museum. There will be a sign up sheet at the meetings.

A discussion for a menu is needed.

www.farmgirlsontheloose.blogspot.com Your name should be listed under profile, if it isn't please notify me to have your name and sister number added. Thank you.

RSVP by May 1st for the road trip. In part or for the day or all of it there must be a head count.



July, 2010 ??


August, 2010 ???
Missouri State Fair, Sedalia, MO. Aug 12 - 22. Pick a date to attend.


September 18, 2010

Farmgirls of the Heartland will be hosting an " Apron Gathering" for all farmgirls across the miles. Located at Shoal Creek Living History Museum. Sign up to help with your favorite events. All hands on deck. We are sponsoring the Apron Gathering at the Farm Fair - Back to Basics.

Signature Quilt person needed.

Quilt show person needed.

Hospitality for farmgirls attending needed.

Contests are: photography, handwork, canned goods and baked goods. Assistance is needed and please enter.

Farmgirls may camp at this location at no charge. Hostpitality is needed for those staying on the grounds.


Thank you and look forward to seeing all of you soon.

Wende

816-468-1282


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