Hi fellow farmhands!

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The 25th Annual Farm Animal Frolic

May 18, 19 and May 25, 26
Saturdays 10:00 - 4:00 and Sundays 12:00 - 4:00

This is our first fundraising event of the year. For many volunteers and members it is their first chance of the year to get out to the farm. There will be a return of the duckling slide and the Poultry Pavilion. For 2013, in celebration of Quiet Valley’s 50th Anniversary, we will have a new animal game. Helping at Frolic is a great opportunity to see the farm in spring which is such a lovely season. It’s also a chance to catch up with everybody on the latest goings-on in your lives. Best of all, while you are helping a special place like Quiet Valley, you get to see all those adorable baby farm animals. What more could you ask?!
Save the dates on your calendar. We can still use some help. Please call Darlene Repsher (570-421-1634) to volunteer.

Calling all bakers...
NOW is the time to make those desserts for Farm Animal Frolic.
Take some time now to make your favorite fattening goodie and then just bring it out to the farm for Frolic. Bring your desserts to the farm Education Center on Friday before each weekend OR bring them with you directly to the food tent when you come to volunteer. Remember: NO HEALTHY DESSERTS, they don’t sell! Bring your most fattening pies, cakes, brownies, whoopie pies, cupcakes, and any other goodies you can think of. Our visitors love our homemade desserts, made with love & care by you. Thanks for all of your help.

Membership Picnics
All picnics begin at 6pm and are covered dish, beginning at 6pm.
Please bring your own place settings and drinks.

Tuesday, June 25
We will begin the celebration of the last 50 years with a Trivia Contest with prizes awarded to the winning individual. Dust off your memory cells and read up on Quiet Valley history and accomplishments and come prepared.

Wednesday, July 24

Thursday, August 22

Celebrating Half A Century

July 13, 2013, will mark Quiet Valley’s 50th anniversary
and will certainly be cause for celebration!

50th Anniversary Celebration Weekend

Saturday, July 13

 Start the day with us by participating in our 3rd Annual Cross Country Rooster Run/Walk at Quiet Valley. Race begins at 9 am and prizes will be awarded. Register online @ www.active.com or call the office.

 After the race, the 7th Annual Music in the Valley, featuring good old-fashioned traditional music will be held from 10 am to 5 pm.

 Covered Dish Picnic is scheduled for early evening which will be followed a square dance. We are happy to announce that Keith Brintzenhoff will be returning to call the Square Dance.

Sunday, July 14

 Begin the afternoon with a Hymn Sing to be held in the School House.

 Followed by an afternoon of participation Parlor Games and Homemade Ice Cream.

Mark your calendars now and plan to join us for a fun filled weekend. Stay tuned as even more exciting events get added!

Opening Reception for the 50th Anniversary
Friday, January 25 (regardless of weather)
5:00 pm to 7:30 pm

Light refreshments will be served at the Engel Education Building. To celebrate the beginning of Quiet Valley and share details about all of the upcoming exciting plans for 2013. An RSVP is helpful, but not necessary.

50th Anniversary Country Auction
August 3, 2013

To make the auction a success, we need help from you. We are now accepting donations for the auction! We are seeking high quality collectibles and antiques, art work, new craft items and other unique pieces. The more items we have, the more exciting the auction will be!

Items can be brought to the farm during regular office hours. Please mark donations as auction pieces. Not sure if you have something that might be useful? Just give us a call (570-992-6161) or E-mail the farm with your questions.

Along with the wonderful crafters for Heritage Craft Day, this promises to be a very special day!

The 50th Anniversary Committee thanks you for your continued support.

Thrivent Member?

Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm has been enrolled as a participating organization in Thrivent Choice. Thrivent Choice is a charitable grant program that allows eligible members to recommend where Thrivent Financial distributes part of its charitable outreach grant funds each year. Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm will be listed in the program's searchable online catalog. Please check it out.

Upcoming Workshops

Please check The Rooster's Tale newsletter and the Web site Workshop Page

Rita Lacey from Close the Loop gave a very interesting and educational presentation at the Member's Picnic last July and was at our Harvest Festival. Close the Loop is dedicated to effecting a positive force for social and environmental change within our community by promoting reuse & recycling, building the acceptance & use of alternative recycled materials, and holding community events. Please check it out!

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Board Meetings
All at 7:00 pm, First Tuesdays:
February, April, June, August (6pm for new members), September, November

Annual Membership Meeting
May 4, 2013

Rooster's Tale Newsletter
Mailed 6 times a year. We welcome membership contributions and will include them as space allows.
Please send information to Quiet Valley, 347 Quiet Valley Road, Stroudsburg PA 18360 or E-mail us
Deadlines: 15th of the month prior to mailing
Mailing Dates: First week of Feb., Apr., Jun., Aug., Oct., Dec.

Web Site
If you have an article for the good of the members and any articles for the Newsletter, please also send a copy to the Office for inclusion on the Web site.

It pays to shop Weis Markets – and it can pay Quiet Valley. This year so far, Weis Markets, Inc. donated over $550.00 to Quiet Valley because you members turned in your Weis Markets cash register tapes to the farm. Please keep turning in your Weis receipts.

Please check the Store Number at the top of your receipt. We can use receipts from Store Numbers 151, 155, 157, 158, 159, 162, 164, and 166. Please do not cut off the receipt below the Balance as we need the space to do calculations and have the receipts accepted by Weis Markets.

They very generously donate a percentage of their sales to non-profit organizations such as us. Thanks to you and thanks to Weis Markets! Please either drop off or mail your slips to:
Quiet Valley
347 Quiet Valley Road
Stroudsburg PA 18360