Family Day
&
North Carolina
Tobacco Trust Fund Commission
Award Ceremony
@
Poplar Grove's Farmers Market
Wednesday, June 16
8:00AM to 1:00PM

Presentation of Grant
12:00PM
The North Carolina Tobacco Trust Fund Commission has awarded a $30,000 grant to the plantation for improvements to the Farmers Market. Executive Director William Upchurch will present a four foot long check to Poplar Grove Director, Nancy Simon at the noon ceremony.



FAMILY DAY
All the usual delectible goodies
plus, lots to do and see !


10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Art, Gardening and Music Activities Free for Kids

Porters Neck & Hampstead Fire & Rescue are bringing a fire truck and an ambulance.


Pender County Master Gardeners offer a Gardening Activity for Children.

Cape Fear Area Rabbit Club will have live rabbits to brush, hold and pet. Did you know some rabbits even walk on a leash!

Cindy Rhodes plays the hammered dulcimer, anyone interested can give it a try. An award winning artist, Cindy has a special activity for children.

**Poplar Grove Activities
Hayrides for all ages($3.00)
Pony rides for the little ones ($5.00)
Hot Diggity Dogs & Beverages for sale
**Funds from the above "Poplar Grove Activities" support the non-profit Poplar Grove Foundation.
Thank you for your support.


9:30AM
Cooking Demo and delightful lunch with WECT's Chef Skip Laskody
A Father's Day Feast
Roasted Pork with Fingerling Potatoes
Grilled Vegetables
Grilled Romaine Salad
Blueberry & Peach Compote
Fee $30, Advance registration required,
call 910-352-5326.


11:00AM - 1:00PM


"Got to Be NC Big Cart"
Kids & adults will get a kick out of this Paul Bunyon sized shopping cart.

School's Out !
Come shop, browse, munch,
lunch, & enjoy!

Brick by Brick

The hard work continues for a second week, as Bob, Lloyd, Jimmy, David, Bob, Robert, Ryan and Russell improve the Poplar Grove yard in front of the Barn. Additional sprinklers were installed and a beautiful brick walk from the parking lot is being crafted. Poplar Grove is sure lookin' purdy! Thank you so much. You guys the World's BEST ! We Love Ya !

The Sod Squad

It was a big undertaking but thanks to hard working volunteers, it's almost finished. The project has moved along smoothly thanks to Bob Simon, Lloyd Bowman, Ken Kroeger, Bob Foy, Byron Rosbrugh, Gaylord Spaulding, Russell Morris, David Moore, Richard Hayes, Jimmy Taylor, Site Foreman Robert Foy and pacesetter Colleen Morris. Thank you, thank you, thank you from Poplar Grove Plantation, all the staff and members of the Board of Directors.

Volunteers Install Sprinkler System In Backyard

Poplar Grove is going green ! Volunteers including the Geriatric Crew, turned out yesterday (May 10th) to work on installation of a long awaited sprinkler system. Hooray !

The Arts at Poplar Grove Cooking, Jewelry, Painting and Music

Creativity for Adults

Poplar Grove is fortunate to have such a talented roster of teachers. Learn, create and have fun, join us !

• One Stroke Painting with Charlie
  Thursday nights


• Glass Bead Making with Cynthia
  Wednesdays at the Farmers Market
  Saturdays, too


• Hammered Dulcimer with Cindy
  Wednesdays at the Farmers Market


• Cooking Classes with Chef Fouros or Chef Skip
  Wednesdays at the Farmers Market

For information or to register visit www.poplargrove.com/classes.htm or call 910-686-9518 ext.26. Picture: Hand blown beaded bracelet and pendant by Cynthia Tucker of Sea of Glass.

It's a Kids' Summer !

CLASSES FOR KIDS
For Kids Classes information visit www.poplargrove.com
To register call 910.686.9518 ext. 26

Fun with Clay
Session 1: Tues. June 22 & Thurs. June 24
Session 2: Tues. July 20 & Thurs. July 22.
Ages: 8 - 15 years -
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Fee: $45.00 each 2-day session; includes all supplies.

Tennis Basics for Kids
Session 1: June 21 - 24
Session 2: July 12 - 15
Session 3: July 26 - 29
Session 4: Aug. 2 - 5
Ages: 4 - 5 years, Mon. thru Thurs. 3:00 - 3:45 PM
Ages: 6 - 8 years, Mon. thru Thurs. 4:00 - 5:00 PM
Fee: $35.00 per session

Creative Movement Camp
Session 1: Ages 8 - 12 years, June 28 - July 2, 10:30 AM - 12:00
Session 2: Ages 5 - 7 years; July 5 - 9, 10:30 AM - 12:00
Fee: $80.00 per session

Summer Art Camp
Session 1: July 26 - 30, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM each day
Session 2: August 2 - 6, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM each day
Ages: 7 years and up
Fee: $125.00 per session, includes all supplies.

For information and to register visit www.poplargrove.com/classes.htm

or call us at 910-686-9518 ext.26

Family Day at the Farmers Market

It's Family Day at the Farmers Market
June 16th, 8am to 1pm

Activities 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Shop, browse, munch, lunch, and enjoy!

In addition to the usual delectible goodies at the market,
Family Day offers the following special activities.

Porters Neck & Hampstead Fire & Rescue will display a fire truck and ambulance.
Pender County Master Gardeners offer a Gardening Activity for Children.
Cape Fear Area Rabbit Club will have live rabbits to brush, hold and pet. Did you know some rabbits even walk on a leash!
Cindy Rhodes plays the hammered dulcimer. Anyone interested can give it a try. An award winning artist, Cindy has a special activity for children.

Cooking Demo with Chef Skip
A Father's Day Feast
Roasted Pork with Fingerling Potatoes
Grilled Vegetables
Grilled Romaine Salad
Blueberry & Peach Compote
Fee $30, includes delightful lunch
Advance registration required
Call 910-352-5326 to register

** Poplar Grove Activities
Poplar Grove offers hayrides for all ages($3.00) & pony rides for the little ones ($5.00)
Hot Diggity Dogs & Beverages for sale
**funds from the above "**Poplar Grove Activities" help support the non-profit Poplar Grove Foundation.
Thank you for your support!