Arts and Crafts Fair

The Hot Springs Arts and Crafts Fair was held for the 43rd time on October 7 - 9. Chairperson Peggy Barnett and her committee of eleven hostesses coordinated and operated the fair for the Garland County Extension Homemakers Council. The Extension Homemakers kitchen was busy with workers experiencing "jet lag" after serving so many people in such a short time. The Upholstery Club fried pies in their food wagon and the Cooks R Us sold sack lunches to exhibitors on set up day and through out the fair. Crazy Quilters displayed their Relay for Life Quilt in the kitchen dining room and accepted donations for tickets for a future drawing. The Country Store sold crafts made by Garland County EHC members. Wow! We were REALLY busy this weekend. Time to put our feet up and rest. Oh, wait. We have to clean up everything first!

Passing of EHC member Joyce Picco

Docencia has lost a very special member. Joyce Picco passed away Saturday, Sept. 10th and a service was held Tuesday Sept. 10th. Joyce was active in EHC, Red Hats, Pineneedlers and the Village Wood Workers club. For those who would like to pass on their prayers and condolences to the family their address is Dom Picco, 7 Alava Way, Hot Springs Village, Ar 71909. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her and by many who did not know her but were helped by her contributions of good works. Valerie

AEHC is important to me...

From canning clubs to EHC today. Things have really changed! Several of us in Garland County EHC would like to share why the organization is important to us. I will post several of these each week. Look for your quote or one from a friend.

Janet Radmanesh of Docencia says EHC "keeps me current on food prep, health issues, safety issues, finances and life issues."

Marilyn Prestridge of Designing Women shares that EHC is important because "of the many educational programs and getting acquainted with a lot of people and working with people with the same interest."

Lawana Whaley of Lakeside states that "it provides a link to the past and honors the importance of homemaking in making our world a better place."

SUMMER COUNCIL MEETING

Have you signed up for the Summer Council Meeting? It is on Friday, August 26, with registration starting at 9:30 a.m. at the EHC Building. Pay your $7.00 registration fee by Monday, August 22 at the Extension Office. Clubs, don't forget your doorprizes. Come prepared to enjoy a slide presentation on the "Beauty of Arkansas" by Corbet Deary.

Crafters and More Yard Sale

Set up for the sale is Friday, August 5, starting around 1:00 p.m. until about 4:00 p.m. We'll start the sale on Saturday morning at 8:00 a.m. and run through 2:00 p.m. Vendors, you can get in the building at 7:15 a.m. on Saturday for last minute set-up.

What are we selling? Crafting supplies of all varieties, including painting, sewing, quilting, jewelry,... and cooking! If you have kitchen items to donate to the EHC booth, bring them on Friday for Phyllis and Sally to process. Spread the word to your friends and neighbors.

E-mail Subscription

Check out the e-mail subscription below the blog.spot heading. Lisa had mentioned this at the Spring Council Meeting, but I just now signed up. Let me know if you have signed up, too!

CRAFTERS & MORE YARD SALE

Come to the Garland County EHC Building in Hot Springs, Arkansas on August 6, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m., for our "CRAFTERS & MORE" yard sale.

Garland County EHC is sponsoring a yard sale featuring crafting, sewing, quilting, and painting supplies. A few household decorative items, plants and jewelry may also be available. (There will be no clothes, shoes, or household linens unless they are brand new.)

If you are an EHC member and are interested in renting a space, contact Janie Woods (see your yearbook for her phone number). We all had a great time in February 2010 when we did this, so come for the bargains and stay for the fun!

Pihsredael !!!

Do you have June 24 marked on your calendar? Do you know what happens on that day? Do you have 10:00 a.m. set aside as a time to be open to learning? Get ready...come to Garland County EHC Officer and Leader Training! Do you know what the title means?

AEHC STATE MEETING

The AEHC State Meeting will be held at the Hot Springs Convention Center June 7 - 9. If you are a registered delegate from Garland County, you will need to pick up your registration packet in the Main Entrance (near the elevators) from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 7. Find the table designated as "Ouachita District". Registration on Wednesday will be from 8:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.

Everyone is invited to attend the General Session on Tuesday, June 7 at noon. There will be seats in the back for those not eating lunch. THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER IS A SURPRISE, SO IT SOUNDS LIKE WE SHOULD ALL BE THERE!

The Awards Luncheon will be on Wednesday, June 8 at noon.

The Craft Show will be open in the main lobby of the Convention Center from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday and Wednesday.