Zeal for Teal organizers have been diligently working over the past year preparing for their seventh annual Scrapbooking and Craft Day, to be held on April 25 at the PMD arena. This year’s theme “Down on the Farm” aims to please rural and urban participants alike.
The Zeal for Teal committee set two goals in 2009 and continues to strive towards these goals each year.
The first is to raise an awareness and inform participants and others, about the signs, symptoms and importance of detecting ovarian cancer in the early stages.
The second is to raise funds for the Sunflower Seeds team that participates annually, in the Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope in September.
“We still have room for more women to join us on April 25. Dig out your blue jeans and overalls and come join us down on the farm. We are planning another full day of scrapbooking, crafts and other barn-raising fun,” said co-founder Glynis Belec in a recent interview.
Along with scrapbooking and crafts, the day includes a farmers market filled to the brim with jams, preserves, fresh bread, baking, T-shirts, books, jewelry and much more.
During the day there will be a silent auction, penny table and games with prizes suited to city and country gals.
The country kitchen will be serving up delicious meals. Hard boiled eggs and farmers sausage are two of the feature foods on the menu. For a relaxing time during a hard day on the farm, mini manicures will be available free of charge.
For anyone who would like to drop in for a few hours, the cost is $5. Included in this admission price are games, a silent auction, penny table, snacks and refreshments. Lunch is $10 and everyone is encouraged to bring a donation to the food bank. With each food bank donation, the donor receives a door prize ticket.
“Over the past six years, Zeal for Teal has raised $30,000,” Belec said.
“We are thankful for all the support we receive from the generous people and businesses in Mapleton Township. This year with our farm theme we have set aside one table filled with literature in support of our local farmers.”
Zeal for Teal – Down on the Farm begins at 9am on April 25 at the PMD arena. For the early birds, doors will be open at 8:30am. The event runs until 5pm.
For more information contact Belec at 519-638-3215, visit www.zealforteal.blogspot.ca or email sunflower.seeds.team@gmail.com.
