Volunteer on August 22

Patching the Patch is looking for a few good helpers to join us for a Volunteer Day on Saturday, August 22, 2009. Volunteers will be working hard from 1-5 p.m. on a variety of projects to continue to ready Papa’s Pumpkin Patch for their opening on September 13. The day of love and labor will be followed by an appreciation dinner for all those who helped by donating their time, money or goods at 5 p.m.

A limited number of volunteers are needed. Please RSVP by August 19 by clicking on the Volunteer Registration tab above.

Events – Community Giving Back

In spite of the fire losses, Papa’s Pumpkin Patch is committed to opening as scheduled on Sun., Sept. 13, 2009. Friends of the Pumpkin Patch can help them rebuild in several different ways. “Patching the Patch” events include the following:

• Sun., May 31, 2009: Donate gently used or new items at the “Patching the Patch” Drop-Off Day, 1-5 p.m. at Jaycee Centennial Park, Century Ave. at 4th St. in Bismarck.

Cash donations are being accepted at all American Bank Center locations. Cash donations can also be mailed to Patching the Patch, 1822 Xavier St, Bismarck ND 58501.

Click here to see a list of needed items.

People donating items or a cash of any size will receive a ticket to the August 22 Appreciation Party hosted by the Patch families.

• Sat., Aug. 22, 2009: Help prepare for the Sept. 13 opening by volunteering to do any of a number of types of labor at the Pumpkin Patch between noon and 5 p.m.

An Appreciation Party begins at 5, hosted by the Patch families.