Thursday, December 29, 2016

Pineapples Aren't Just Fruit — They're Becoming Fashion

Check out this video on Hulu!
http://hulu.com/w/u7f3

Pineapple leaf fiber can be processed into a leather-like material... Fascinating. 


Thursday, December 15, 2016

5 Lies You Were Told about Grief

December can be a hard time for everyone. Aside from the business of Winter Holidays and gatherings, many of us are working our way thru life with grief.  Sometimes that grief grows worse with the oncoming holidays.  Know you are not alone; many of us have our grief bottled up or tucked away from sight, but it is still very there.
Here is a good article shared with us about 5 Lies You Were Told About Grief (Click Here).

Hoping you all stay warm and find joy in this season.  Interested in joining us for a Yule celebration on the 18th?  Shoot an email to GardenSourceSC@gmail.com for more information and directions.

Bright and Warm Blessings!
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Friday, December 2, 2016

We meet in person every second Sunday!


Our next Council Meeting and Fellowship will be Sunday, December 11, 2016, at Sue's Precious Pet Grooming, 1000-C Park Central Ave, Nicholasville, Kentucky.  Council begins at 2:30 PM, Fellowship and Potluck at 5 PM.  Topic for fellowship will be "What is Conflict Resolution?" presented by Sonny and Peter.

Any questions or concerns, please contact us at GardenSourceSC@gmail.com.

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Saturday, November 26, 2016

Thursday, November 17, 2016

Thanksgiving Planning

Thursday, November 24th, 2 PM till we are quite done eating and socializing - Thanksgiving! - Though not an official New Moon Circle or Garden Source Spiritual Center, Inc., event, all on this list are welcome to join us and other extended family, friends, and community in the final American harvest holiday of the year.  The eating will commence as soon as the Turkey let's us know it is ready and will continue until we are stuffed and/or out of food.  Sandra has hosted this community event for many years and always looks forward to a full house of new and familiar faces.  Bring your favorite side dish if you like, but there will be plenty for all.

If address or other information is needed, please email GardenSourceSC@gmail.com well before Thursday. ;-)


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Tuesday, November 15, 2016

How to Resist the Pressures of Conformity


The social psychology of conformity affects us all, but there are ways to maintain our independence, as explained in this animated short.

http://www.filmsforaction.org/watch/conformity/

Sunday, November 6, 2016

No Enemies

This is an excellent excerpt from Anger: Wisdom for Cooling the Flames by Thich Nhat Hanh:


"Without communication, no real understanding can be possible."

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Thursday, November 3, 2016

Fellowship Reminder

Our next Council Meeting and Fellowship will be at the new home of Cindy and Peter (please email GardenSourceSC@gmail.com if you need the address) on Sunday, November 13.  Council will start at 2:30 PM, Fellowship and Potluck at 5 PM.  Cindy will be presenting "Introduction to Shamanism".
Please contact us if you have any questions or concerns.

Autumn blessings,

Thursday, October 27, 2016

Monday, October 17, 2016

Trick or Treat times across KY

Here is a good link for posted Trick or Treat times across Kentucky for 2016:


Took me a bit to chase it down.  Lots going on that weekend before Samhain/Halloween, please be safe and thoughtful in all your celebrations.

Blessings to you all.


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Monday, October 10, 2016

Re: Upcoming Garden Activities

Remember to keep an eye here http://www.gardensourcesc.org/calendar for events withing our Garden and the surrounding community!

Upcoming Garden Activities

Rosa's 5th Birthday Party - 
Saturday, October 15th, 2 PM, 
at Lake Reba Playground in Richmond

New Moon Circle - 
Monday, October 17, 5:30 PM, 
at Sandra's Home in Lexington

Samhain Party - 
Saturday, October 29, 6 PM, 
at Sherry and Ed's Home in Lawrenceburg

New Moon Circle's Samhain Dumb Supper - 
Monday, November 7, 5:30 PM, 
at Sandra's Home in Lexington

Council Meeting - 
Sunday, November 13, 2:30 PM
at Cindy and Peter's Home in Frankfort (note time change)

Fellowship "Introduction to Shamanism" - 
Sunday, November 13, 5 PM, 
at Cindy and Peter's Home in Frankfort

For more information, addresses, or directions,






Saturday, October 8, 2016

Fellowship Reminder

Sunday, October 9, we will be meeting at Sandra's at 3 PM for Council Meeting and 5 PM for Fellowship and Potluck.  Topic will be Homeless Hookers dot Org, our community outreach project.  Please email GardenSourceSC@gmail.com for more info or directions.

Blessings,

Tuesday, October 4, 2016

Fellowship this Sunday!

Council Meeting and Fellowship with Potluck will be on Sunday, October 9, and will be a discussion/presentation of our community outreach project HomelessHookers.org.  Council Meeting at 3 PM, open to all, followed by Fellowship at 5 PM.  Please direct any questions to our email

Blessings,
Rev. Barbara

Friday, September 30, 2016

Garden Source semi-annual Rummage Sale Fundraiser this Weekend!

Just a reminder that Rev. Sonny and his many helpers are setting up the rummage sale today and it will be open thru the weekend rain or shine.  Located on Lansill Road in Lexington.  Come out and find a rare treasure!

Much love to you all,

Tuesday, September 20, 2016

Re: Roy Zimmerman in Concert

Unfortunately, due to illness, the Roy Zimmerman concert for this Friday has been cancelled.  :-(

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Upcoming Garden Events

Just a reminder...

We will be having another huge Rummage Sale fundraiser from Friday, September 30, to Sunday, October 2, on Lansill Road in Lexington.  If you have any items to donate or have questions, please contact us at GardenSourceSC@gmail.com.

Also, our next Council Meeting and Fellowship with Potluck will be on Sunday, October 9, and will be a discussion/presentation of our community outreach project HomelessHookers.org.  Council Meeting at 3 PM, open to all, followed by Fellowship at 5 PM. Again, please direct any questions to our email

Blessings,

Friday, September 16, 2016

Sustainability starts with Awareness

Found this blog entry as I was wandering thru the webs today and wanted to share:


Let us look to our neighbors for inspiration!  Hope you all enjoy this beautiful weather.

Bright blessings,
Rev. Barbara

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Wednesday, September 14, 2016

HHP website revamped

Finally succeeded in creating a reasonable facsimile of the website I envisioned.
Please have a looksee and give some feedback. http://homelesshookers.org/

Thanks!

Sunday, September 11, 2016

Roy Zimmerman in Concert

September 23rd at 7:30pm at Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Madison County, 1081 Willis Branch Road, Richmond, KY 40475

$18 or whatever you could pay. Percentage of proceeds go to UUFMC.

"This Machine" is ninety minutes of Roy Zimmerman's hilarious, rhyme-intensive original songs.  The title is a reference to Woody Guthrie and Pete Seeger to be sure, but also an acknowledgement that songwriting does good work in the world.  "Sometimes I think satire is the most hopeful and heartfelt form of expression," says Roy, "because in calling out the world's absurdities and laughing in their face, I'm affirming the real possibility for change."  Roy's songs have been heard on HBO and Showtime.  He's shared stages with Bill Maher, Robin Williams, Ellen DeGeneres, John Oliver, Kate Clinton and George Carlin.  He's been profiled on NPR's "All Things Considered," and he's a featured blogger for the Huffington Post. 

More YouTube links:

"Religious Freedom (To Burn Our Own Witches)" -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MH7-GKiQXNE
"Everybody Is Everybody Else" -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNMRBaM9q9k
"To Be a Liberal" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3qgiNPVpSM
"My Vote, My Voice, My Right" -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6-X-uBIqeVM

Thursday, September 8, 2016

Garden Council and Fellowship Cancelled for this Sunday

Due to a suspected potential exposure to the disease Rubella (German Measles) we are cancelling our GSSC meeting for this Sunday September 11th. We care too much for the immuno-compromised individuals in our group and in the greater community to take any unnecessary risks. May everyone rest and be well. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rubella
We will meet again on Sunday the 9th of October and we will then be discussing our community outreach, The Homeless Hookers project. http://homelesshookers.org.
- Sonny D and L Snyder

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

Council Meeting and Fellowship this Sunday the 11th!

"GSSC's bylaws are based more strictly on the Iroquois Government then even the USA. Come see at our monthly council meetings, every second Sunday afternoon, starting at 3pm." http://www.filmsforaction.org/articles/the-iroquois-confederacy/


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Monday, September 5, 2016

Drum Circle

Madison County Drum Circle will meet this Thursday, September 8, 2016 at 7:00 pm. at the Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Madison County at 1081 Willis Branch Rd, Richmond, KY

Larry Crockett, Healer Dragon and Shamanic Journey Master will be our guest at this meeting. He will demonstrate shamanic drumming for healing and lead us on a short shamanic journey.

Rev. Barbara  

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Sunday, September 4, 2016

Arts Festival and Upcoming Fellowship

Hope this note finds you all well.  Just discovered that Mitch Barrett will be playing with Zoe Speaks at the Fall Arts Festival in Frankfort's Josephine Sculpture Park this coming Sunday, September 11.  Click Here for more Info.  And that just happens to be the same day as our next Council Meeting and Fellowship.  So, if you can't make it out to join us in Lexington, we hope you can find some fun and community near your own backyard.  

This month we will be discussing our community outreach the Homeless Hookers project.  We make scarves, hats, and blankets for people in need of warmth during the colder seasons.  Click the link to learn more and come out to see us to get a look at our work in progress and see how you can pitch in.  Yarn and hooks will be available to use during the fellowship for anyone wishing to try their hand at crochet, maybe even knitting.  If you know of anyone needing our help, please drop an email to info@homelesshookers.org. Fellowship begins at 5 PM at Sandra's home and you are always welcome to join us at 3 PM for our Council Meeting.  Need directions or have any questions, please send an email to GardenSourceSC@gmail.com.

Enjoy this beautiful weather and hope to see you Sunday!

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Friday, September 2, 2016

How Hunter-Gatherers Maintained Their Egalitarian Ways: Three Complementary Theories

Please enjoy this blog shared with me.  What are your thoughts on how and if we should be more like Hunter-Gatherers?  What theory do you agree with?  Why?


Bright Blessings.

Friday, August 5, 2016

Council Meeting and Fellowship, Sunday, August 14

Please join us for discussion of Identity Politics as presented by Love.  Fellowship at 5 PM.  Come early for Council Meeting at 3 PM. Meeting at Miss Sandra's home.  Please email GardenSourceSC@gmail.com for more information or directions.  Potluck during Fellowship.  Hoping you all have been having a wonderful Summer.

Rev. Barbara S. Waters 

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Friday, July 22, 2016

Putting those robots to work

I found this article recently and wanted to share.  We have discussed more than once during our fellowships the risks and benefits of an automated workforce.  What do you think?


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Friday, July 1, 2016

Next fellowship, Sunday July 10, 5 PM

Our next fellowship on July 10th will be a discussion of Living Wills, an opportunity to learn more and forms will be available.  Council Meeting at 3 PM, Fellowship and Potluck at 5 PM.  Send your questions or comments to GardenSourceSC@gmail.com.

Tuesday, June 21, 2016

Summer Solstice Full Moon

Hope everyone enjoyed last night's full moon during Summer Solstice. Blessings for the new season! Looking forward to camping with the Fae this weekend.

Mahalo, Rev. Barbara.

Monday, June 20, 2016

Children and Animals

Below is yet another news piece about a child coming to harm by a large wild animal.   The jury is out on who to blame in all the incidents of late, but praises to this mom for literally prying her child from the jaws of death.

Please be aware of your surroundings and the possibility of encountering a large *potentially dangerous* animal, be they caged or not.  Humans need to be cautious and respectful of nature at all times.

On a personal note, my heart weeps for the loss and trauma suffered by these families, but I have shed tears for the loss of the animals as well. We are all part of Earth's family. Humans do not stand above Nature, we are part of it and must seek balance. ~Rev. Barbara.

Colorado Mother Yanks Boy From Mountain Lion's Grip in Front Yard - NYTimes.com: 
http://mobile.nytimes.com/2016/06/19/us/colorado-mother-yanks-boy-from-mountain-lions-grip-in-front-yard.html

Wednesday, June 8, 2016

2016 General Membership Meeting Reminder

2016 General Membership Reminder: 
This Sunday,
June 12, 2016
3 PM
At Sandra's Home

All members are requested to be present to be brought up to date with the past year's activities and accomplishments and vote on current agenda items. We will also have a presentation about Melalueca. See http://www.melaleuca.com/levia.

Any questions or concerns, please email GardenSourceSC@gmail.com.



Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Friday, May 20, 2016

Calendar Updated

Be sure to check out our community calendar at http://www.gardensourcesc.org/calendar.   I just added some summer events today.

If you know of any events happening in the central Kentucky/Bluegrass area that are simpatico to the Garden, please send the information to gardensourcesc@gmail.com.  I will post all that are appropriate to our community calendar.

Bright blessings on this rainy evening. Don't forget to stop by to see Rev. Sonny and others from our fellowship at our first fundraiser Rummage Sale of 2016 on Lansill Road in Lexington, Kentucky, going on right now through this Sunday, May 22nd.

Monday, May 16, 2016

Rummage Sale - This Week!

Fundraiser Rummage Sale this week starting Friday, May 20th, thru Sunday, May 22nd, on Lansill Road in Lexington, KY (near Alexandria). For more information or to make donations to the sale, please contact GardenSourceSC@gmail.com.

Friday, May 13, 2016

2016 General Membership Meeting Notification

June 12, 2016
3 PM
At Sandra's Home

All members are requested to be present to be brought up to date with the past year's activities and accomplishments and vote on current agenda items. We will also have a presentation about Melalueca.





Thursday, May 5, 2016

No fellowship this weekend

Just a reminder that in lieu of our regular monthly fellowship, we will be celebrating Beltaine at Grandmother Oak Sanctuary in Owenton, KY.

We wish you all a beautiful weekend and look forward to seeing you in June at our annual membership meeting.

Sunday, May 1, 2016

Historic Event Today!

As you may be aware, this weekend will be a historic moment for Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey®

Tune in to facebook.com/ringlingbros or ringling.com on Sunday, May 1st at 7:30 ET to watch the live broadcast of the world famous Ringling Bros. and Barnum & BaileyAsian elephants final performance from The Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence, RI. This will be their last performance before they transition to their permanent home at the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Center for Elephant Conservation® .

Please feel free to share this event with friends and family members who would love to see this historic event.

Merry Betaine, friends.

Monday, April 25, 2016

Derby Day event for Veterans

When: Saturday, May 7th, 2016, 9 AM TO 11:30 AM.

Where: Grace Now Food Pantry and Clothing Closet, 110 South Collins Street, Richmond, Ky.

What: Food, clothing, and more.   Families welcome.  I believe a meal will be served.

For more information, please contact Ted Lloyd, USAF 68-72, TED.LLOYD@EKU.EDU, 859-200-5278.

Tuesday, April 19, 2016

Community Drum Circle Earth Day Celebration

Come celebrate Earth Day, April 22 at 7 PM, and feel the heartbeat of Mother Nature under a Full Moon (and bonfire if we get to stay outdoors).  We will be in the "Back 40" of the Madison County UU at 1081 Willis Branch Road in Richmond, Kentucky.  

Bring blanket to sit on or lawn chair, your drum or other instrument (let your imagination be your guide), and snack to share.  
Observers are just as welcome as participants, chanting and dancing encouraged.  RAIN OR SHINE - we will move inside if we must. 

Community Drum Circle can be found on Meet-Up:  http://www.meetup.com/Community-Drumming-Circle/
Please pass the word!

Sunday, April 17, 2016

‘MR. PRESIDENT’&‘THE FIRST LADY’

Just wanted to share the awesomeness that is the WASHINGTON, DC BALD EAGLE NEST CAM:

Survey on Love

A friend is putting together a presentation about Love and wanted to reach out to people beyond our known community for more input on what we believe Love is and what it is all about.  So, if you could spare a few moments, please take the time to do the survey linked HERE.

Thanks bunches and have a beautiful day!



Friday, April 15, 2016

Transgender Awareness in the Small Community

Sunday, April 24th, at 1:30 PM (time corrected!) there will be a special speaker and forum on Transgender Awareness in the Small Community at the UU Fellowship of Madison County at 1081 Willis Branch Road in Richmond, Kentucky.  For more information, please contact Thomas Collins at 859-576-6837 (phone number posted with permission).  The service prior to forum will be about Love, so it should be a good lead in.

Bright Blessings,
Rev. Barbara S. Waters 

Community Coordinator for

Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Upcoming Events!

April22Earth Day Celebration - Community Drum Circle in Richmond
May5 - 8Beltane at Grandmother Oak Sanctuary in lieu of regular fellowship -- no Council meeting this month
May 20 - 22Rummage Sale on Lansill Dr., Lexington
June122016 General Membership Meeting/Melaleuca presentation at Sandra's
June24 - 26Summer Solstice Celebration at Snyder Farm


We are in need of presentations or discussion topics with a leader, or maybe some hands on activities, for Fellowships in July thru October.  Contact GardenSourceSC if you are interested in leading a Fellowship topic or activity.  Don't hesitate to email for more information on upcoming events or directions to event locations. 

Bright Blessings!

Thursday, April 7, 2016

Meeting and Fellowship reminder

Garden Source Spiritual Center will be having Council Meeting at 3 PM on Sunday, April 10, 2016, at Sandra's home, to be followed by Fellowship and Potluck starting at 5 PM.
Topic for Fellowship will be part 3 of "Personal Responsibility in the Village" by Rev. Sonny.  Please join us for good times and good food.  All are welcome.  For more information or directions, email Garden Source directly at GardenSourceSC at Gmail dot Com.


Rev. Barbara S. Waters 

Community Coordinator for


Sunday, April 3, 2016

Upcoming Date Reminders

Tomorrow, Monday, April 4, New Moon Circle will be meeting at Sandra's at 5:30 for potluck, planning, and discussing "The Nature of the Soul" by Don Lewis that I sent out previously.  If you need a copy, please email me directly.

Sunday, April 10, Garden Source Spiritual Center will be meeting at Sandra's.  3 PM Council Meeting. 5 PM Fellowship and Potluck. Topic will be "Personal Responsibility in the Village" by Rev. Sonny.  If more information or directions are needed, email Garden Source directly.

Hope this finds you well,


Rev. Barbara S. Waters 

Community Coordinator for


Friday, March 18, 2016

Upcoming Events - Mark your Calendars

Saturday, March 19th, Ostara Work Party, 2:30 PM at Sandra's.

Sunday, March 20th, Ostara Celebration and Potluck, 3 PM at Snyder Farm.

Monday, April 4th, New Moon Circle, 5:30 PM at Sandra's.

Sunday, April 10th, Council Meeting, 3 PM at Sandra's.

Sunday, April 10th, Fellowship "Personal Responsibility, part three", 5 PM at Sandra's.

Friday, April 22nd, Community Drum Circle Earth Day Celebration, 7 PM at Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship of Madison County.

Thursday, May 5, thru Sunday, May 8, Beltaine at Grandmother Oak Sanctuary.  (That Sunday would be our normal meeting/fellowship day.  More info to come.)

Thursday, May 12, Community Drum Circle, 7 PM at Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship of Madison County.

Thursday, June 9, Community Drum Circle, 7 PM at Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship of Madison County.

Sunday, June 12, General Membership Meeting, 3 PM at Sandra's.  (Remember ALL members are encouraged to attend this meeting!)




*Still looking for homilies and presenters for remainder of year.*

If you need more information or you would like to add or correct any events, please contact Rev. Barbara directly at barbara.uu@gmail.com.

Send general inquiries to GardenSourceSC@gmail.com.

Blessed Be!




Monday, March 14, 2016

What are you doing for Good Friday?

This was shared with me from Clear Creek Music in Berea and I thought it was perfect for sharing here. ~ Rev. Barbara
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Jesus Christ Superstar

Concert & Community Sing

presented by Motherlodge & Clear Creek Creative in partnership with Union Church Berea

Friday, Mar, 25 2016 07:30 PM

Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice's rock opera was originally created as a concept album during the social & political upheaval of the late 60s with themes that are still relevant today. Clear Creek & Motherlodge are honored to co-present the music of this influential work in an immersive format that expands the possibilities for musical participation.

There can never be too many voices in a Motherlodge live arts exchange -- audience members who arrive at 6:30 p.m. will have an opportunity to rehearse with the choir. So join local guest singers, musicians and other community members alongside the all-star Motherlodge band led by Ray Rizzo to rock out with Jesus Christ Superstar on Good Friday!

Click here if you want to go: https://www.artful.ly/store/events/8615

Friday, March 11, 2016

Community Drum Circle Earth Day Celebration

Come celebrate Earth Day and bang your drum!  We will be in the "Back 40" of the Madison County UU on Willis Branch Road in Richmond.  Bring blanket to sit on or lawn chair, your drum or other instrument, and snack to share.  Community Drum Circle can be found on Meet-Up, http://www.meetup.com/Community-Drumming-Circle/

Thursday, March 10, 2016

Council and Fellowship this Sunday, March 13th

Council at 3 PM, Fellowship with Potluck at 5 PM, at Sandra's home. Topic will be Personal Responsibility in the Village, part 2, presented by Rev. Sonny.
Email Gardensourcesc@gmail.com for more information.

Friday, February 19, 2016

Harper Lee Has Died At 89

The author of To Kill a Mockingbird has passed.  I felt this was appropriate to share as her book has been read by nearly every public school child and we have that collective memory of Scout and Atticus tucked away in the folds of our middle school subconscious.
~Rev. B.~

http://www.lex18.com/story/31264304/report-harper-lee-has-died-at-89

Thursday, February 11, 2016

Fellowship this Sunday, February 14th

Our monthly Council Meeting and Fellowship this Sunday, February 14th. Happy Valentine's Day!
Please join us for Fellowship at 5 PM on Sunday at Sandra's. All are welcome to arrive earlier at 3 PM for our Council Meeting. We will be learning about and discussing "Personal Responsibility." Pot luck, as always! For more information or directions, please contact us at GardenSourceSC@gmail.com.






Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Woman Looking For Missing Little Free Library

http://www.lex18.com/story/31071588/woman-looking-for-missing-little-library-set-up-in-honor-of-husband

The above story so saddened me and it sparked my curiosity. What is a Little Free Library?  So, I looked up their website littlefreelibrary.org to learn more and even discovered one is in my town.

This is close to my heart because, though we are not part of this program, Garden Source does have its own free lending library (which we will be attending to during our next fellowship) and share the love of books with these folks.

Check it out. Is there a Little Free near you?

Wishing you all warmth and love,
Rev. Barbara

Friday, January 22, 2016

Article: How Buddhism Has Helped My Career

How Buddhism Has Helped My Career - http://wp.me/p70Rc8-bn

Found the above article while traipsing through blogs and was struck by how well I could relate to concepts from my belief system making my work life better. I felt many of us might be interested.

Mahalo,
Rev. Barbara

Friday, January 8, 2016

Council Meeting and Fellowship on Sunday, January 10

Welcome to the new year!  Please join us for Fellowship at 5 PM on Sunday at Sandra's.  All our welcome to arrive earlier at 3 PM for Council Meeting.  Sandra will be leading us in learning about and discussing “A Guaranteed Livable Income”.  For more information or directions, please contact us at GardenSourceSC@gmail.com.

Friday, January 1, 2016