Bursting at the Seams
Next week at Patchwork, the pace will pick up dramatically. We’ll be back to full days of programming with the first Art Garden […]
Tag: volunteers
What’s YOUR Spark?
The kids in the Arts & Smarts program have been asking and answering that question often lately. A “spark” is something that […]
Giving Thanks for Our Bounty
We always have a lot to be thankful for at Patchwork, but lately we’ve had some special celebrations. The day before Thanksgiving, […]
Our Fabulous Food Pantry
Often, volunteering in our food pantry is not glamorous. There is a lot of time spent waiting. Waiting, not knowing who woke […]
A New Year After School
“This place is happy,” a woman visiting Patchwork told me. “I sent my children here every day, and I KNEW they were […]
Art Garden Week I: The Summer Begins
Art Garden Weeks are my favorite time of the year. Storytelling, gardening, cooking, ceramics–groups move from one to the other. There’s so much […]
Celebrations
May Day found us celebrating a school year full of wonderful accomplishments. About 100 children, parents, volunteers, staff, and friends filled Patchwork’s meeting […]
Arts & Smarts: Learning How to Use the Force
The children in the Arts & Smarts program have been busy with new projects in the new semester. The biggest new project […]
Holiday Hospitality
We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Our days continue to be busy here at Patchwork. Quiet […]
A Delightful Party in Frightful Weather
December 5, the freezing rain was forecast to begin late in the evening…but then again, maybe it would arrive right in the […]