The 40th Annual FCL Harvest Festival Saturday, Sept. 26, 2009 9am - 4pmPalo Alto Quaker meeting house 957 Colorado Ave. between Louis & Greer [click for google map or yahoo map] Directions: Take 101 to Oregon Expressway, go Left on Greer, and Right on Colorado Ave. WHAT: A day of fun and family activities. FOOD, FUN & FREE ENTERTAINMENT: WHY?Free children's activities Live Jazz, Folk, Blues, and World Music; Story telling Fabulous selection of cookies, cakes, pies and brownies Coffee; Fresh-squeezed lemonade Lunch on sale: Middle Eastern falafel and French crepes STUFF TO TAKE HOME: Handicrafts from El Salvador and elsewhere from the International section. Jewelry, fine crystal, art, and unpredictable discoveries from the Treasure section. Homemade jams, chutneys, and pies; handmade soap, textiles, and gifts. Homemade honey from local bees! Housewares, tools, toys & more from our Rummage Extravaganza Including: A special "kid's own rummage" area where children can buy inexpensive items Books – from a huge, well-organized used-book sale. Proceeds support the Friends Committee on Legislation in California (FCL), a non-profit "lobby of conscience" started by Quakers in 1952 to increase compassion and social justice to State government. FCL policies are based on the Quaker belief of 'that of God' in every person, and that each is endowed with worth and dignity regardless of social standing, ethnic or religious background. FCL reminds lawmakers of the common good, that there is a 'we' beyond the 'me'. Learn more at http://www.fclca.org COST: Free admission & parking. Entertainment and children's activities are free. |
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This Year's Harvest Festival |