You're Invited!
Chikaming Open Lands' Second Annual Barn Benefit, "Mingling at Middlebrook", is scheduled for Saturday, September 24 from 5-7 pm. Mark your calendar now to enjoy an evening of cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and great raffle prizes at Three Oaks' Middlebrook Farm! Tickets are $100 or $250 (tax deductible with the exception of $25 per ticket) and proceeds benefit Chikaming Open Lands' land protection work.
If you already have your tickets and need directions, you will find them here.
Thanks to our partners,
Bob & Janet Schuttler -- Middlebrook Farm
Founders Wine
Greenbush Brewing Co.
LOCAL
Classic Catering
Andy Kendalls Lighting
and to all of our fantastic raffle prize donors!
Download an RSVP card to purchase your tickets and raffle tickets!
This year's raffle is sure to please -- take a look at the offerings!
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More Ribs than You Can Eat! How many slabs can you consume? Well, you'd better call some friends to help you use up a $500 gift certificate for the Red Arrow Roadhouse! Last year's most popular raffle prize returns! (2 certificates will be awarded, value each winner, $500)
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Say, Can You Tree? Gunner Piotter of Green Mansions will plant this beautiful Japanese Maple in your choice of well-drained location. In Japan, these colorful trees grow in the understory of woodlands, preferring lightly dappled sunlight.
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Green Your Yard Does your landscape need a stylist? Ruth Semones of The Root Seller in Baroda (www.rootsellerllc.com) will provide a two hour consultation, and will include a complimentary collection of native plants ot bring new vitality to your yard.
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Home Sweet Home by Michal Miller If you enjoyed seeing Michal Miller's drawing of Middlebrook Farm (above and on the forthcoming invitation), imagine how you'll love seeing your own barn (or house!) in a one-of-a-kind original artwork by Ms. Miller!
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How the Sausage is Made Are you ready to see how the sausage is made and participate in its creation? Working with Local's chef Pat Mullins, you'll do just that right there in the Local kitchen! Take home a pound to share with your friends. (Winner must be available on a Monday or Wednesday. www.localnewbuffalo.com)
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Oh Naturalist! on the Marsh! Join Kip Miller, Berrien County Naturalist, on a relaxed kayaking expedition through COL's Louis J. Sima Marsh in New Buffalo. Work up an appetite, then stop for a picnic lunch provided by Sweet William Ltd. before completing your kayaking tour. Kayak rental provided by Outpost Sports. (Six people in two-person kayaks; available beginning 5/14/12; www.outpostsports.com)
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Oh Naturalist! In your Own Backyard! Botanist and Midwest Regional Director of The Conservation Fund, Peg Kohring, shares her seemingly endless knowledge of flora and fauna and boundless enthusiasm for the outdoors while touring you through your place (or ours, if you'd rather walk a COL preserve with Peg).
Raffle tickets are $20 each, or 6 for $100. Each ticket gives you a chance at one prize -- which will you choose?
