http://www.patchingthepatch.com Papa's Pumpkin Patch Project Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:53:50 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Papa's Polar Patch is now open! Despite the massive amounts of snow the weather is great now and we are open. http://www.patchingthepatch.com/88/papas-polar-patch-now-open/ 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 ... http://www.patchingthepatch.com/80/volunteer-on-august-22/ Patching the Patch would like to thank all those who took the time to come out to the Drop-Day event on May 31 and make a donation to Papa's Pumpkin Patch. The Patch families were very grateful for the thoughtful donations that ranged from tools and yard equipment to hoses, ... http://www.patchingthepatch.com/65/big-thanks-to-drop-day-donations-givers/ Volunteers will be needed to get Papa's Pumpkin Patch ready for opening day on September 13, 2009. A Community Labor Event is planned for Saturday, August 22, followed by a Thank You Dinner for all who participated in the May 31 Drop-Off event and the Labor event. Watch for more ... http://www.patchingthepatch.com/42/readying-for-opening-the-patch/ Cash donations and new and gently used items will be accepted at our Drop-Off day from 1-5 p.m. on May 31 at Jaycee's Centennial Park, Bismarck. Below is the Wish List Papa's Pumpkin Patch provided us. Please remember cash donations and checks made out to "Patching the Patch" are also ... http://www.patchingthepatch.com/29/replacing-was-lost/ 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 ... http://www.patchingthepatch.com/18/events-community-giving-back/ For 27 years, Papa's Pumpkin Patch has been an important source of FUN for families and FUNDING for local charities. A fire on April 29, 2009, destroyed a large building containing critical equipment and supplies. The Pumpkin Patch is committed to opening on schedule Sept. 13, 2009, and friends of ... http://www.patchingthepatch.com/7/drop-off-day/