The committee has researched designs for free-standing hoop greenhouses that can be built for under $100 and in a half-day, and are pricing materials at ReNew Salvage. They plan to construct the first greenhouses on committee members’ properties, then guide others in the construction of their own greenhouses.

Tim has been talking with Mark Morey about a "Growing Local Children"/Council of Elders mentoring project, and about possibly presenting this idea at our July Forum.

Dora suggested that we make the maintenance of Pliny Park a community project, involving other organizations in town.

It was decided to hold the party Sun., June 10^th, from 4-10 pm at the Kiwanis Shelter at Memorial Park. Breeze Verdant and his band will be asked to play from 7-10. This will be a potluck, and we’ll extend an invitation to individuals outside POS and to other local organizations.

The Challenge will be held Sept. 22-29. Plans are being made for a kick-off event at the Farmer’s Market on Sat., the 22^nd; a Localvore brunch at the River Garden Sun., the 23^rd; potlucks throughout the week. Starter kits with local food items will be assembled and sold.

POS account: $3,796.17

Building Sustainable Communities Forum

"From Rags to Niches: In Pursuit of Non-Commodity Agriculture

and a More Local Food System in Vermont"

Presented by Vern Grubinger

Wed., May 16th

7 pm

Room 2 East

Marlboro College Graduate Center