Community Potluck & Goody Auction
Come and join us at the
schoolhouse Saturday, April 13th at 6 p.m. and bring your favorite dish
to share at the annual Spring Potluck and Goodie Auction. Have a great
time visiting with neighbors and new friends. Enjoy a fun auction
following dinner with David Tripp. Auction items could be anything from
homemade cakes and cookies to birdhouses and blankets! If you want to donate an
auction item bring it with you. All proceeds go to the schoolhouse. Open
to everyone!
Give Food~Get Plant Drive 1:00-4:00pm Saturday, March 23rd
This could be your good deed for the day! Bring in a donation for the
North County Community Food Bank and receive your choice of available landscape,
garden, ornamental plant or seeds in exchange. You can even 'plant a row' for the food bank. Seeds will also be donated to the NCCFB to help with their community garden again this year.
If it is a nice day take the time for a lovely 10 minute drive from Battle Ground. If the weather is cool we'll fire up the wood stove to make it warm and inviting. Tour the schoolhouse, learn about upcoming events and visit friends and neighbors for a good cause. If you have extra plants to share bring them with you! To volunteer call 666-4829. You can look for and like "Historic Venersborg Schoolhouse" on Facebook.
If it is a nice day take the time for a lovely 10 minute drive from Battle Ground. If the weather is cool we'll fire up the wood stove to make it warm and inviting. Tour the schoolhouse, learn about upcoming events and visit friends and neighbors for a good cause. If you have extra plants to share bring them with you! To volunteer call 666-4829. You can look for and like "Historic Venersborg Schoolhouse" on Facebook.
2013 Sweetheart's Dance
7-10:00 pm, Saturday, February 9
Minimum age is 18. Most of your favorite old and new romantic music + some classic rock-n-roll to liven it up all on CD. Come & enjoy the casual, yet romantic setting in jeans & tees or ball room dress. Door
prizes, non-alcoholic refreshments and pictures under the arch (I promise to use the 'easy' setting on my camera this year!) FREE with a suggested
donation of $3 per person, $5 per couple. Raffle tickets for prizes
will also be available for purchase. EVERY bit of funds raised goes back into maintaining the building and sponsoring more community events like this.See "Historic Venersborg Schoolhouse" on face book for more pictures
Seed Swap & Giveaway AND Soupapalooza too!
Sunday, January 27th 1-4:00pm at the schoolhouse.
You don't need seeds to share, you just need seeds! More info to come on the Soupapalooza part (it's new so we're still working on it!)
Annual seed swap and/or Soup potluck. Equal opportunity for herb/veggie or flower seeds. Bring any extra seeds you have left from last year or your extra saved seeds that you don't want. If you don't have seeds of your own come anyway - we're sharing ours! The soup potluck is new this year...you can get free seeds, trade seeds, taste/judge soups or just visit. It will be very casual, open house style. Donations/seeds are welcome but certainly not required!
You don't need seeds to share, you just need seeds! More info to come on the Soupapalooza part (it's new so we're still working on it!)
Annual seed swap and/or Soup potluck. Equal opportunity for herb/veggie or flower seeds. Bring any extra seeds you have left from last year or your extra saved seeds that you don't want. If you don't have seeds of your own come anyway - we're sharing ours! The soup potluck is new this year...you can get free seeds, trade seeds, taste/judge soups or just visit. It will be very casual, open house style. Donations/seeds are welcome but certainly not required!
Free Community Wreath Making Party 1-5:00pm, Sunday, December 2nd
The Schoolhouse is located at 24309 NE 209th Street, Battle Ground, WA (not a mailing address!)
Want to forget about the hectic pace and commercialism of the Christmas season? This free party is the best 'feel good' schoolhouse event of the year. Anyone can walk in without having to pay a penny, pick up a homemade grapevine wreath or swag foundation, select a bow, attach greenery and ornaments, enjoy the holiday atmosphere and even win a door prize. Door prizes are the decorations adorning the schoolhouse. The Grand Door prize is a fresh cut tree from Windy Hill Tree Farm. No experience is needed to make a wreath; attendees have always been happy to share tips, tools and friendly advice, especially to newcomers.
People are welcome to bring their own foundation, ornaments, pruners, gloves or treats to share. Additional foundations or bows can be purchased for $1.00 each. BJ Schulte hand crafts spools of ribbon into beautiful bows; each one a lovely, unique treasure.
Two separate raffles will have tickets available to purchase: One for the gift wrapped presents under the tree which include an Olive Garden gift basket, vehicle safety and emergency kits from Les Schwab, a Thornton's Treeland gift certificate, a luxurious Arbonne Skin Care gift basket and more.
A purple heart quilt made by Mary Jo Lewis is the second raffle. Tickets for the quilt raffle can also be purchased in advance. All winners will be drawn during the Wreath Making Party.
The schoolhouse is maintained and events are sponsored by the Venersborg Historic Preservation Society and the Venersborg Community Club. Whole families come and enjoy this fun, festive event. The schoolhouse will be decorated and the wood stove will keep the building warm and toasty. Hot apple cider and coffee will be provided free. Volunteers are always welcome.
Want to forget about the hectic pace and commercialism of the Christmas season? This free party is the best 'feel good' schoolhouse event of the year. Anyone can walk in without having to pay a penny, pick up a homemade grapevine wreath or swag foundation, select a bow, attach greenery and ornaments, enjoy the holiday atmosphere and even win a door prize. Door prizes are the decorations adorning the schoolhouse. The Grand Door prize is a fresh cut tree from Windy Hill Tree Farm. No experience is needed to make a wreath; attendees have always been happy to share tips, tools and friendly advice, especially to newcomers.
People are welcome to bring their own foundation, ornaments, pruners, gloves or treats to share. Additional foundations or bows can be purchased for $1.00 each. BJ Schulte hand crafts spools of ribbon into beautiful bows; each one a lovely, unique treasure.
Two separate raffles will have tickets available to purchase: One for the gift wrapped presents under the tree which include an Olive Garden gift basket, vehicle safety and emergency kits from Les Schwab, a Thornton's Treeland gift certificate, a luxurious Arbonne Skin Care gift basket and more.
A purple heart quilt made by Mary Jo Lewis is the second raffle. Tickets for the quilt raffle can also be purchased in advance. All winners will be drawn during the Wreath Making Party.
The schoolhouse is maintained and events are sponsored by the Venersborg Historic Preservation Society and the Venersborg Community Club. Whole families come and enjoy this fun, festive event. The schoolhouse will be decorated and the wood stove will keep the building warm and toasty. Hot apple cider and coffee will be provided free. Volunteers are always welcome.
Free Community Wreath Making Party 1-5:00pm, Sunday, December 2
Never made a wreath before? Don't worry,you will find out how easy it is, especially when everyone helps everyone else! Come in, get your ticket for a homemade grapevine wreath, swag or cross foundation and a beautiful bow, pick out your ornaments and greenery and check out what everyone else is making for ideas. We have everything you need! Wanna make more than 1 wreath? You can purchase an extra foundation or bow for $1.00 each while supplies last or just bring your own.
Free Door Prizes! The school will be decorated in great Christmas fashion. When your name is called you get to pick out the decoration of your choice! The Grand Door Prize is a fresh cut tree, decorations not included!
Two sets of raffle tickets will be available for purchase:
Raffle #1 will have a variety of prizes drawn throughout the afternoon; if you have been here before you know they are worth purchasing
Raffle #2 is for the quilt made by Mary Jo Lewis (scroll down to previous post to view). You can purchase quilt tickets in advance by calling 666-4829. The quilt raffle will be drawn at the end of the afternoon so this is your last chance to get a ticket and support a good cause!
You can bring your own cookies or other snacks to share too. The wood stove will be keeping us all warm and hot cider and coffee will be provided free by the Venersborg Community Club. All donations and raffle ticket sales go only to keep the schoolhouse maintained and to sponsor events like this. Come share the warmth of the holidays Venersborg style!
Free Door Prizes! The school will be decorated in great Christmas fashion. When your name is called you get to pick out the decoration of your choice! The Grand Door Prize is a fresh cut tree, decorations not included!
Two sets of raffle tickets will be available for purchase:
Raffle #1 will have a variety of prizes drawn throughout the afternoon; if you have been here before you know they are worth purchasing
Raffle #2 is for the quilt made by Mary Jo Lewis (scroll down to previous post to view). You can purchase quilt tickets in advance by calling 666-4829. The quilt raffle will be drawn at the end of the afternoon so this is your last chance to get a ticket and support a good cause!
You can bring your own cookies or other snacks to share too. The wood stove will be keeping us all warm and hot cider and coffee will be provided free by the Venersborg Community Club. All donations and raffle ticket sales go only to keep the schoolhouse maintained and to sponsor events like this. Come share the warmth of the holidays Venersborg style!
New Event! Apple Pie Making Party fundraiser
Your
holiday pies don't have to come from a box or a bakery. Now is the
perfect time to learn how to make a delicious apple pie from scratch. It
does take a little more time
and effort but once you have the recipe and a little hands-on practice,
you'll be amazed at how easy making a good pie, apple or otherwise, can
be. Here is your chance to spend quality time with a friend or family member. We will be using borrowed rolling pins, pastry blenders and apple peelers. We'd happily accept donations of these items for next year but after taking this class you may decide you want to keep them!
Our Apple Pie Making Party fundraiser is November 18th. First session at 1pm, second session at 2:45pm. This is a new event created by Kristen McHenry. We provide everything you need to make a perfect crust and filling. Participants take home one un-baked, double-crust apple pie, enough dough to make another and a sense of accomplishment! Each session is limited to 15 people. Cost is $15.00 per person. Advance payment is required. Please call 360-666-9012 to reserve your spot!
Our Apple Pie Making Party fundraiser is November 18th. First session at 1pm, second session at 2:45pm. This is a new event created by Kristen McHenry. We provide everything you need to make a perfect crust and filling. Participants take home one un-baked, double-crust apple pie, enough dough to make another and a sense of accomplishment! Each session is limited to 15 people. Cost is $15.00 per person. Advance payment is required. Please call 360-666-9012 to reserve your spot!
Communication Issue Warning!!
Hello Friends,
While I have maintained the posts for this blog for the last few years, the email/payment notifications were not being forwarded to me. I was under the impression (from earlier conversations) that the payment was up to date. Sadly, I am not a computer whiz. I have personally tried to 'catch up' the payment but was informed that the VCC was so far behind (it was only $10!!!) that the company would not renew our account and this blog would expire by October 15th, 2012.
Events and new information will continue to be posted on Facebook under "Historic Venersborg Schoolhouse". However, not everyone is on Facebook and the VCC/VHPS will soon lose a valuable communication tool.
Please, if you know how to keep our website name and are willing to do the set-up, the Venersborg Community Club will gladly maintain the account. All communications should go to the club's email address at venersborghps@yahoo.com.
Regretfully,
Kristine White
volunteer/president
While I have maintained the posts for this blog for the last few years, the email/payment notifications were not being forwarded to me. I was under the impression (from earlier conversations) that the payment was up to date. Sadly, I am not a computer whiz. I have personally tried to 'catch up' the payment but was informed that the VCC was so far behind (it was only $10!!!) that the company would not renew our account and this blog would expire by October 15th, 2012.
Events and new information will continue to be posted on Facebook under "Historic Venersborg Schoolhouse". However, not everyone is on Facebook and the VCC/VHPS will soon lose a valuable communication tool.
Please, if you know how to keep our website name and are willing to do the set-up, the Venersborg Community Club will gladly maintain the account. All communications should go to the club's email address at venersborghps@yahoo.com.
Regretfully,
Kristine White
volunteer/president
Homestead Day is Coming Soon!
Want to learn old skills that are still useful today? Come to the Schoolhouse on Sunday, September 23 from 11-4:00
Activities/demonstrations:
* Leather working with a stitching horse
*Laundry detergent for pennies a load - we'll even have detergent kits to sell
* Easy butter making
* Food Preservation classes (1, 2 and 3pm)
* Food Preservation for Kids -- (1 and 2:30) Kids make bread dough and freezer jam to take home
* Leather working with a stitching horse
*Laundry detergent for pennies a load - we'll even have detergent kits to sell
* Easy butter making
* Food Preservation classes (1, 2 and 3pm)
* Food Preservation for Kids -- (1 and 2:30) Kids make bread dough and freezer jam to take home
* Seed
saving display & sharing
Educational
displays/info including:
*Brenda's
Heirloom Hens - order heirloom laying hens+
* Local Farmer Karen Kennedy demonstrates how to butcher/dress chickens throughout the day
* Local Farmer Karen Kennedy demonstrates how to butcher/dress chickens throughout the day
*Joyce from NW Organic Farm will share her gardening experience
MORE! check out our facebook page at "Historic Venersborg Schoolhouse"
MORE! check out our facebook page at "Historic Venersborg Schoolhouse"
Fiddler's Festival (aka Bluegrass~Ice Cream Social)
The Venersborg Community Club is hosting a free 100th Birthday Celebration
Sunday August 19th from 11am to 6pm
We
have 4
Live Bluegrass Bands confirmed to entertain throughout the day.
Refreshments will be
available including Hand-cranked, Homemade ice cream and birthday cake.
Craft vendors, balloons and raffles too. People are encouraged, but not
required, to bring a school supply item to benefit the Battle Ground
school
district.
Whole lotta work goin' on!
Know how to install tongue & groove flooring? Wanna show our volunteers how? Give us a call at 360.666.4829.
Recent
projects completed by volunteers includes removal of the old, outer
shingle siding on the rear of the building, new exterior siding on the
bathroom addition, paint for both, fire pit cleaning and a new entry
floor (including support, sub-floor and flooring!)
The original wood stove is still used as the only source of heat! Volunteers have also donated, split, chopped & cut firewood for the coming winter's VCC sponsored events.
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| Tyler Carlson & Duane White |
The original wood stove is still used as the only source of heat! Volunteers have also donated, split, chopped & cut firewood for the coming winter's VCC sponsored events.
Vintage Treasure Sale
Come to the schoolhouse and see what unique designs and decor our vendors have for you. Upcycled and vintage items. 9am to 3pm, Sunday, July 28. Several vintage and antique sales are happening in the Battle Ground area including the Barn House just up the hill!