Here is the email I got from Freddie this week.
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Hello Everyone,
It's Picnic Time!! Our annual picnic is Saturday, September 18 at the Northwood Pavilion at Lake Springfield. Here are the driving directions for those who have not attended (or those who have forgotten):
Location: Northwoods Pavilion, Lake Springfield, Springfield, MO
Directions: From Springfield take Highway 65 south to the Evans Road exit. Exit right and turn right onto Evans Road and go 2.5 miles to the entrance to the Lake Springfield Park. Before you arrive at the park entrance you will go past the coal fired power plant, cross the bridge around the end of the Lake and go up a slight hill to the Park entrance. Turn right into the park and go 1 mile to the new Boathouse. The entrance to the pavilion site is across from the Boathouse (turn left through the gate to go up the hill to the pavilion). Watch for small directional signs along the way.
We have several demos lined up about turning pens including how to turn laser cut kits by Tim Nicholas of WoodnWhimsies. We have door prizes to give away. We have lunch (grilled Brats and Dogs, chips) for $5.00 per person. The only other cost is a $5.00 fee per family unit to offset the cost of the pavilion rental ($80.00) and supplies (cups, napkins, ice, etc).
We will have a pen blank swap. If you want to participate, bring two good pen blanks and you will take home two good pen blanks. We will use a ticket draw for the blank swap and the door prizes. Please bring a 2 liter bottle of soda or some bottled water to share. We will have ice, cups, plates, etc.
I would like to have a Show n' Tell table also. Bring samples of your work to display and you can say anything you like about them or just display them. Pens, bottle stoppers, bowls, pepper mills, etc. Bring anything you would like.
I need some, who can, to arrive 45 minutes early to help with the set up (moving of tables, tables cloths, etc.). If you can come early let me know ( I am still limited on physical work because of my knee surgery and just being a tad lazy to go along with it!). So come help if you can.
The Picnic will start at 10;00 and end at 3:00. If you have things you would like to sell or swap bring them on. There are plenty of tables for you to set up shop. This year WoodnWhimsies will not be bringing items to sell but Tim has offered to bring anything you order in advance to save you shipping. You can order at
www.woodnwhimsies.com.
I hope this covers it. If you have questions just send me a note. I hope to see you on the 18th.
Freddie Pike
Bolivar, MO 65613
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