Nourishing Our Community Events, 2024
What is the Nourishing Our Community FUNdraiser all about?
First of all, it isn’t just all about dinners, though there are glorious dinners! The CSLO community likes to eat AND PLAY – and why not? These are great ways to share time together. Food isn’t the only way we nourish ourselves, so there are other fun events. The hosted events will run to the end of this year and 100% of the proceeds go to the Center. Join in on the fun and connect with others!
Hosting and bidding for the events we are doing to nourish ourselves:
Sign-ups for hosting have begun and will continue through March 17th. Bidding will run from March 31st through April 14th.
The hosted events will run to the end of this year and 100% of the proceeds go to the Center. Join in on the fun and connect with others!
List of all 15 fun-packed events for 2024 Fundraising
Please note that posted times may vary, refer to the email you will receive from your host(s) for complete details.
Let hosts know of dietary restrictions/allergies/gluten-free/vegetarian/vegan
April 27th * 12-4pm Alpaca farm and Fiber Mill in Yelm, WA. Host: Gail Petersdorff. Transportation to Yelm is provided. We will stop for an ice cream cone on the way back to Olympia.
May 4th* 12-2 pm May Day tea and Rhody walk: Host Buffie Finkel. First from Noon-1pm -enjoy a Tea Luncheon then from 1-2 pm we will take a walk in the Rhododendron garden. An English tea – tea sandwiches and an assortment of teas on the patio followed by a walk in the Zabel’s Rhody garden. Family friendly, somewhat ADA accessible.
May 11th* 2-4pm Pain Management and Body Maintenance. Host: Caleb Schaefer. A self-care class and practice session taught by a Rehabilitation Specialist. Tea after class.
June 1st* 130-330pm Make Beautiful Beaded Earrings: Hosts: Jerri Kendall and Susan Strobel. Demonstration and a generous selection of beads. Make two pairs of earrings each, (post, wire or clip-on) supplies are provided. Coffee, tea and snacks.
June 15th* 6-830pm Spring Salmon dinner Host: Rev. David. Menu: Appetizers, salad, entrée, dessert, with wine and sparkling water.
June 29th * 4-8pm Backyard BBQ Host: Craig Francis and Jody Carpenter. Fun for all ages, singles, couples and families. We have a large back yard with play structures, a fire pit and room for dancing. There will be kids’ games, a sprinkler, trampoline and bubbles. Menu: BBQ meat, Rolls, Salads, Fruit and Dessert. Kids and adult beverages available. We are happy to provide Gluten-free and Vegetarian options.
July 4th* 10am-1 or 2pm Hike to Overlook Park in Tumwater Host: Christi Johnson. Hike is followed by a lunch of family favorite recipes of cold chicken and potato salad. The hike is about 2 miles uphill, then 2 miles downhill. Family friendly. Bring an additional dish to share if you want. If enough children sign up there may be organized games at a park or elementary school playground. No alcohol and No tobacco allowed at this event.
July 13th* 11am-3 or 4pm Pontoon Boat Tour of South Sound. Host Susan Strobel. Enjoy an afternoon in the sun on Puget Sound. You might see seals, jellyfish, eagles and other wildlife. Leaves from Zittle’s Marina. Snacks and drinks provided.
July 27th * 6-9pm Campfire Fun! Hosts: Mindy and Caleb Schaefer. Have a Fun Family time around the campfire. We will have Hot dogs and Smores. In the mood for more fun? The group can decide if they want to bring their tents and sleeping bags for an overnight camp out. MENU:Hot dogs, Buns and condiments, Graham crackers, Marshmallows and Chocolate. We can provide Gluten-free and vegan if needed.
August 3rd * 4-6pm Buffie’s away, so we get to play! A playful evening and dinner. Hosts: Robin Lee and Beth Thompson. Our creative and play activities will depend on the interests of those who win the seats at the table. Activities may include: T-shirt or fabric decoration (I have some organic cotton T-shirts available at wholesale prices), coloring neurographics, energy healing, readings, tuning forks, Keshe plasma patches. MENU:Salmon, Salad, Lasagna with nettles, elk or lamb meat, Vegetarian or vegan layered vegetable dish with moong beans and nettles, (Gluten and dairy free), Gluten free Dessert.
August 10th* 5-9pm Salmon Dinner and Lawn Croquet Hosts: Kathy and Larry Gilliam.
September 14th* 6-830pm A Taste of China Host: Rev. David. A mid-autumn festival (near full moon) vegetarian and seafood appetizers, main dishes, brown rice, moon cakes for dessert, Sake, wine and sparkling water.
September 28th* noon-? estimate 4 or 5 pm. K.A.O.S. (Kites At Ocean Shores) Hosts: Teri and Ross Echterling. Kites are provided. A lunch of clam chowder, salmon Caesar salad, assorted breads and cheeses, Vegetarian options available. Coffee, tea and dessert. Lunch is followed by time at the beach for kite flying, beachcombing and general merriment.
September 28th* 6pm-? Soup and Bread supper in unique bowls, you keep the bowl. Hosts: Caroline Fenn and Lynn Elliot. Chicken Chili and corn bread.
November 16th* 9:30am-1:30pm Fall Salmon spawning at Kennedy Creek: Host: Caroline Fenn. A docent will provide a tour at the creek. Then we will have lunch at Mod Pizza. Lunch is covered in the fee for this event.