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    Grow Springfield Kick-Off Fundraiser

    Grow Springfield Kick-Off Fundraiser

    Join us on April 16th for the Grow Springield Kick-Off Fundraiser from 5-7pm at Maldaner's Restaurant. We'll have free appetizers and groovy acoustic music by Arlin Peebles, all you need to do is bring your smiling faces, a few friends, and your love for good food, growing, gardening, and community. You can register in advance for just $25 today. All proceeds will go to Grow Springfield, a network of organizations committed to increasing access to fresh, locally grown food t
    March Meeting to Discuss Growing Community Gardens

    March Meeting to Discuss Growing Community Gardens

    Meet the staff of Grow Springfield, learn about urban gardening projects in Springfield, meet gardeners and be a part of the community garden network. Tuesday, March 10 1:00pm-2:30pm U of I Extension - Sangamon office, 700 S. Airport Dr. For questions email joe@stewards.org Save the date for our Spring Fundraiser April 16th, 5-7pm at Maldaners.
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