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Thank you for your support in 2018!
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As we enter December, we look back in gratitude at all you have done as members, partners, and volunteers to support Athens Land Trust.
As we look ahead to our 25th anniversary next year (more exciting anniversary news coming soon!), you can help us end 2018 even stronger with an end-of-year tax deductible donation to Athens Land Trust. Your donation makes you an active member and a vital partner in our mission to conserve, empower, and sustain communities through responsible and visionary land use.
Consider making a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your Individual Retirement Account (IRA)! This type of donation allows you to meet required minimum distributions without counting them as taxable income. To find out more about this option, contact lorinda@athenslandtrust.org.
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This month's board meeting will take place on Monday, December 10th, 2018 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Our board meetings are open to the public and take place at our office at 685 N. Pope St., Athens, GA 30601.
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Shop Local for the Holidays at the West Broad Farmers Market!
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The West Broad Farmers Market 2018 season wraps up with our annual Holiday Market and Craft Fair. This is the perfect opportunity to support local small businesses while you shop for your loved ones this holiday season!
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Are you an artisan, crafts-person, or culinary enthusiast? We are currently accepting vendor applications for our Holiday Market and Craft Fair. If you are interested in participating, please visit our website to fill out an application.
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Athens Gingerbread Guild Supports Young Urban Builders
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We are excited to announce that we are partnering with the Athens Gingerbread Guild, a new Athens nonprofit whose vision is to establish a winter holiday tradition that serves Athens residents as a point of pride, as a destination for visitors, and as a contributor to local projects honoring the diverse gifts and needs of this community.
The Guild is hosting its 1st Annual Gingerbread House Competition and Sugar Shindig (see below), with the Young Urban Builders (YUB) program as this year's beneficiary. This competition is open to all, with categories for youth (14 & under), General Submissions (all ages), and Teams (all ages). Registration costs $30, and ends December 1st, so don't wait to sign up!
This event is a wonderful way to get into the holiday spirit and support a great cause. Check out the event page to RSVP!
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Please join us and your hosts, Athens Gingerbread Guild on Friday, December 7th at Little Kings Shuffle Club for a night of holiday karaoke, dancing, drink specials, and nibbles while they last! Winners of the Gingerbread Competition will be announced.
Suggested donation at the door: $5 (100% will go toward the Young Urban Builders)
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Come Celebrate our Youth Programs!
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Celebrate a year of achievement and growth for our Young Urban Builders, Young Urban Farmers, and Young Conservation Stewards! Enjoy refreshments prepared by the youth as we recognize student accomplishments and our partners and supporters!
Please RSVP to renee@athenslandtrust.org by Monday, December 3rd, 2018 to attend.
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Recap: Work Day at Mae Willie Morton Community Garden
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Our work day and cookout at Mae Willie Morton Community Garden was nothing short of amazing! We had so many volunteers who helped out through soil amending, building raised beds, mowing and weeding, and rebuilding the tool shed ramp! We'd like to thank everyone involved in restoring this wonderful community garden.
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Beech Haven Volunteers Wanted!
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Calling all volunteers for the ongoing Beech Haven restoration project!
Saturday, December 15th 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.
The Beech Haven Preserve, at over 100 contiguous acres, is one of the largest green spaces located in the city of Athens along the Middle Oconee River. Unfortunately, invasive plants continue to encroach into this unique urban ecosystem, threatening the beauty and integrity of the floodplain and forested areas. The future of Beech Haven is to provide river access and woodland trails to Athens residents.
This is a call to action! We invite volunteers, young and old, to contribute to the ongoing habitat improvement effort of this future public green space by removing invasive species from the forest under story.
The workday will be held on Saturday December 15th from 9 a.m. to noon. Meet in the parking lot behind Beech Haven Baptist Church and wear sturdy shoes, long pants, a long-sleeved shirt and bring water. The Northeast Georgia Invasive Plant Cooperative will provide all the tools and gloves needed for the workday. Questions? Call Invasive Plant Management Coordinator, Lauren Muller, at (706) 613-0122.
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The Farmer Outreach Program's Fall Workshop Series for new and beginner farmers concludes with a session on raised bed building as a way to extend the growing season. The workshop will be led by Athens Land Trust’s Farmer Technical Adviser Paul Sorah. There is no cost to attend. For more information, contact Julian Green at 706-613-0122 or email farmeroutreach@athenslandtrust.org. |
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Community Revolving Loan Fund Info Session
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Join us for an upcoming Information Session to learn more about the Community Revolving Loan Fund. All potential candidates are required to attend an information session before applying. Applications can only be picked up at the required info session.
A community revolving loan fund (CRLF) is an economic development tool in which a pool of money is used for the purpose of making loans to individuals and businesses in the community. As loans are repaid by the borrowers, the money is returned to the loan fund, creating the opportunity to issue new loans to other businesses.
Sessions are held on the last Wednesday of every month from 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. There will be one evening session held each month. Dates and times of evening sessions will be posted once available. Our upcoming session will be Tuesday, December 18, 2018 from 5:30 to 7:00 PM. If you cannot attend this session, there will be another session on Wednesday, December 26, 2018 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM.
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Homebuyer Education & Credit Seminar
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 Join us Saturday, December 8th from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM for a homebuyer education and credit seminar to learn from the experts about the steps of becoming a homeowner.
Participants must attend the entire session to receive their Homebuyer
Education Certificates.
If you can't make it this month, our next seminar will take place on January 12th, 2019 from 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM.
There will be a $10 per person charge for the HBE class. To make the $10 payment, you may bring the payment in person, mail (check, cash or money order), or pay online. If you are unable to afford this payment, please contact Yyokkia Lawson to discuss scholarship options. |
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