FUNK N PUMPKIN IS RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER!

Please RSVP! Now is the time to pre-register for classes. (Some are space limited.) You can read workshop descriptions and register on-line at www.commonvisioncsaa.com or by calling 603-558-4142

A few things to remember….

This is an outside event- Unfortunately, heavy rain will mean cancelling- Give a call or check facebook event page if you are wondering the day of.

We will have fires to warm up by if it gets chilly. You may arrive by 9:30- Morning workshops start

at 10. Bring apples and containers if you want to use the press on-site Homeschool materials swap- Books, learning games, etc

FUNK N PUMPKIN SCHEDULE

10-11 Workshops

Fall Herbs- Jonah Ruh

Fermentation- Laura Mezei

Drumming- Mike Turk

Mask Making – Sarah Hiedeness

All Day Demonstrations

Rocket Mass Heater- Karl Rosengrant

Weaving- Shana Frank

11-12 Workshops

Mushrooms - Dave Witchland

Kombucha- Brian Cole

Felting Window Covers- Ki Ferland

Lunch Discussion-

Manadnock Time Banking – Kate

12-3pm Activities

Makers Space- John Bolster

Cider Pressing – B.Y.O.A./ Jugs

Homeschool Materials Swap

Pumpkin Fair Activities

Enchanted Forest Activities

Pumpkin Catapult @ 3pm

COMMON VISION CSA/ARTCOMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE/ART

& Homeschooling Partnership

Equinox Newsletter- Fall 2016

Tag a Turkey!

You can select and pre-order one of our Gold Breasted Bronze Turkeys for this year’s Harvest.

Cost: $5.00 lb

$25.00 Deposit Appreciated.

Pick-up Nov. 24th

Harvest CSA Packages also available: Carrots, Garlic, Kale, Apple Crisp & Dinner Rolls (12)

PUMPKIN DONATIONS NEEDED

Contact Us:

Common Vision CSA/Art

75 North Slack Rd West Unity, NH 03743603-558-4142commonvisioncsaa@gmail.com

Homeschooling News…

“What we learn with pleasure, we never forget.” – Alfred Mercier

Unity Homeschool Group All Ages WelcomeThursdays 10-12Fee: Donations/Barter/Teach a Skill

* For directions/meet up times and cancelations/updates join our closed group on messenger- CV Homeschool Group - Updates/ cancellations also posted on Common Vision facebook page.

We are going to continue picking themes to engage the group in activities, presentations & field trips. 

September- Wilderness Exploration9/8- Wild Edible Walk with Lionel Chute - Meeting at Sullivan County Complex Green House/ Garden9/15- Quest Hike in Acworth with Bird Exhibit Presenter at Acworth Library to follow at 1...Bring a lunch ?9/22- Hike to Beaver Pond in Acworth- Water Study Presenter Jan Lambert9/29- Hike in Acworth Guided by Emily 

October- Art in Nature10/6- (Open for Ideas/presenters...)10/13- Andrew Goldsworthy Inspired Interactive Art on Nature Trails at Common Vision in Unity10/20- (Open for ideas/Presenters) Mandalas?10/27- Pumpkin Art

November- Community & Giving To Others11/3- Rake leaves/stack firewood for someone11/10- Open for ideas11/17- Open for ideas11/25- Community Potluck at Common Vision

December- Holiday Crafting12/1- Felting12/8- Candles12/15- Open for ideas

Check-out the Common Vision website ‘Homeschool Page’ to find out about programs at CV and other local programs/resources that might be of interest. We are planning to have a game night, Spanish emersion potlucks, 4-H, and other on- going classes throughout the winter. We will also be adding more CSArt classes to the 2017 schedule shortly.

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CLASSIFIEDS

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Introduction to water cycles program-  understand our changing weather and what we can do to make our waterscapes function better for a better climate.

When: September 22, 10-12

(Meeting 1 x a month)

Where: North Charlestown, Methodist Church- Field study locations to be announced

Rain or shine (activities depend on the weather.)

 Round and round the water goes as liquid, solid, gas and life-- Exploring the conection and relevance of water cycles in our life. In this first class we will learn about those amazing water engineers, the beavers. Weather permitting, we will hike to a beaver settlement to examine water critters and plants under magnifiers and scopes to discover the water connections. Learning will be enhanced through the use of skits (with Jan’s adorable beaver puppets) and a power point slide show- that will invite feedback.

Jan Lambert, editor of The Valley Green Journal, is also author and editor of a book released just last October—Water, Land and Climate-The Critical Connection, which contains information, some of which may surprise you, about how water supports our earth and the life on it.  Her work encourages an understanding of water cycles, and how our help is needed to fix mistakes humans have made in managing water on the planet.

Jan is developing a multi- generational curriculum, using her book as a text, to explore the connection to water in all its forms. She will be seeking feedback and knowledge from participants on how best to do this. She travels with her Rolling Resource Center to provide hands-on, interdisciplinary science for all ages. 

This program is hosted at the church as a meeting space and has organizational assistance from 

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Check-out the Common Vision website ‘Homeschool Page’ to find out about programs at CV and other local programs/resources that might be of interest. We are planning to have a game night, Spanish emersion potlucks, 4-H, and other on- going classes throughout the winter. We will also be adding more CSArt classes to the 2017 schedule shortly.

COOPERATIVE * CREATIVE SPACE * TIME SHARE

We have an effeciency apartment for rent on the farm.

$650.00 a month. (Heat, electric and internet included.)

We ae looking for someone who would like to rent the apt. full time. Rent may be reduced in the summer months for help on the farm.

Another option would be several people who would like to cooperatively rent/use the space as an office, meeting space, or guest house. This space would be great for homeschool meeting area, massage/reiki, wrtitting groups, music lessons, crafting, guest house or mini- retreat. Full kitchen and bathroom. With enough interest, perhaps it could be a certified kitchen for food prep/sales. Open to ideas. Please contact me if you are interested ASAP- Becomes available Nov. 1. You will be able to check-out the space on day of FNP.

Homestead for lease in Unity NH (southwest): 7 acres, of which 2 are cleared. Property includes a small, 2-bedroom hand-built house with wood heat, composting toilet, limited gravity-feed well water and electricity. There are two sheds (8x10 and 12x12), two large shared gardens, and several apple trees. The property needs some work: finishing interior in parts of the house and former pasture restoration/re-creation. Space is available for small-scale livestock and vegetable production. No pesticides ever used. Erection of a barn and/or greenhouse would be welcome. Located on a community land trust and available for a year of provisional membership with a long-term lease probable after that. QCLT* seeks a homesteading-minded family interested in putting down roots and developing a sustainable long-term vision for this property.

(*The Quaker City Land Trust was formed in 1994 by the residents of a cooperative ‘back to the land’ neighborhood from the 1960’s. Leaseholders share access to common land and to a community woodworking shop. Sharing resources and skills and trading work are

Family Cow Coop

Raw, grass fed, organically raised milk without the work of keeping the cow!

The cost of purchasing and feeding a cow is prohibitive for one family but very affordable for a few families together!

We are proposing a “Cow Coop” where several families join together to buy a cow and cover the cost of keeping her. Each family will get an equal share of the milk which could be made into butter or cheese as desired. Our family will house the cow and do all milking and related chores including butter or cheese making.

Sound interesting?

Please contact Laura & Matyas Mezei at Circle of Pines Forest Farm in Unity

603-558-5745. We’ll set up a meeting of all

Encouraging an alternative economy for a sustainable future.

Buy and Barter LocalSee what's out there or post what you need for farming, homesteading, homeschooling, and natural living at Face Book Page 'Common Classifieds' or on the website.