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By: Loose Leaf Notes » Blog Archive » The Jacksonville Center: Community Hub Adapts to the Economic Recession

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[...] Note: The conclusion of Community Hub Adapts to the Economic Recession will be posted tomorrow. Winterfest pictures from past years are HERE and HERE. Photos from an Empty Bowls event are HERE. [...]

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Loose Leaf Notes » Blog Archive » This Week’s Last Minute Peaks — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:26:42 +0000

[...] in the lower elementary class at Blue Mountain School painted placemats for third annual Empty Bowls, a fundraising event hosted by Plenty! to be held at The Jacksonville Center for the Arts this [...]

By: sandy

sandy — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:36:42 +0000

i’ve been waiting to see all your Spring flowers . I miss them so much it hurts Sandy

By: colleen

colleen — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 12:23:04 +0000

I think it’s a combination of a strong small town foundation with a variety of people (influx of transports drawn to country life) who have learned over the years to respect each other and to work together. Empty Bowls is one of those banner events that bridges the different aspects of the Floyd community. It’s a wonderful feeling when that happens.

By: sky

sky — Wed, 01 Apr 2009 11:02:16 +0000

i would have so much enjoyed doing my social work in this kind of community with people who feel connected in ways that create abundant and valuable resources in all senses of that word, human and in-kind. i have never encountered such community spirit anywhere. floyd would be a fascinating sociological study so we could better understand the demographics and geographical characteristics to learn more about how this energy was generated, nurtured, and maintained through the years.

By: Deana

Deana — Tue, 31 Mar 2009 09:27:12 +0000

What a great turn out! Things like that are so nice to see…very encouraging!

By: Weary Hag

Weary Hag — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 21:37:25 +0000

Colleen … Can’t tell you how wonderful it always is to see you … Your community is the greatest, I swear! Always something good, something healthy, something peace-filled or creative going on. Why can’t every community gather around like that? Makes me want to live there except with my weather and my family and my friends – which, well, can’t happen.
Hugs to you always… you’re such a wonderful friend!
Carol

By: Sarah

Sarah — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 19:02:12 +0000

Thanks so much for your comment on my blog. It is fun to see who is reading. I have also attended an “Empty Bowls” in our community and loved it.

By: poetikat

poetikat — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:54:45 +0000

What a wonderful idea! It must be hard to choose from all the bowls and soups. What a great way to raise money for a good cause.
Kat

By: Pearl

Pearl — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 15:45:35 +0000

neat. there's an event like that around where I am too. http://www.emptybowls.ca/

By: Imelda / GreenishLady

Imelda / GreenishLady — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:04:19 +0000

My eagerness to post a comment led to my being refused entry, so I’ll try again, and say – slowly – what a wonderful event this is, and how I love visiting here to get that great sense of community that pervades so much of what you do. What a great place, and what great people!

By: Imelda / GreenishLady

Imelda / GreenishLady — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 14:02:09 +0000

That is just so wonderful! You live in an amazing community. I love visiting here for the feeling of belonging that pervades so much of what you do.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:47:37 +0000

Oh Colleen, I love this. I wish we did this where I am from. In fact, I’d like to start something like this. The feel of art in your hands, filled up, nourishing everyone. What a perfect way to spend yourself.

By: david - living in the tree house

david - living in the tree house — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:11:34 +0000

and, thanks for the daffodils, it brightened my monday

By: david - living in the tree house

david - living in the tree house — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 10:49:04 +0000

a lovely post, full of warmth and so inviting.
here from Netchick by way of Isd8u ( mike)

By: colleen

colleen — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:23:01 +0000

I did have miso soup in the bowl last night and Joe had his breakfast in it this morning. We have lots of bowls (my son being a potter) but this one is popular for sure!

By: june

june — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 09:14:09 +0000

Sorry I missed this!!!

By: Tabor

Tabor — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:11:33 +0000

Oh, Colleen, this is such a lovely tradition. I wish we had something like that here!

By: Sherry

Sherry — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:11:20 +0000

Another great event at Floyd. I probably would have tried the soup. xo
PS My crocuses just lied down for some strange reason.

By: teahouseblossom

teahouseblossom — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 02:04:01 +0000

Sounds like a great event! And yes, it’s wonderful how plants have no memories..they crocuses and daffodils bloom happily in the early spring before the frost that inevitably comes along and kills the first batch of them! But God love ‘em, they always come back.

By: kenju

kenju — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:56:21 +0000

That is one great idea!! I love the idea of choosing your bowl.

By: Beth

Beth — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 22:39:31 +0000

When my daughter Ariel was in high school, the art department there put on an Empty Bowls supper every year. She was very involved in it and found it to be one of the most satisfying things she did in high school. They always raised thousands of dollars for the local food bank. And the bowls were so beautiful!

By: OldOldLady Of The Hills

OldOldLady Of The Hills — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 21:45:29 +0000

What a WONDERRFUL Event, Colleen…..A Beautiful idea and so filled with Creativity and LOVE, in every way….! Very Inspiring, Indeed!