The Fourth Annual Old-Fashioned Corn Roast and Pot Luck Picnic Metropolitan Chicago General Meeting–hosted by Upper Fox Valley Quaker Meeting

When: Saturday, September 5, 2009 – 3:00 p.m. till dark

Where: Alice and Bill Howenstine’s Pioneer Tree Farm 4614 Pioneer Road (3 miles north of McHenry, half mile off Rt. 31) McHenry, IL 60051 Tel: 815-385-8512 A MAP can be printed from the farm’s website: http://www.pioneertreefarm.com

What’s happening: 3:00–5:00 – volleyball, hiking, hayrides, horseshoes, croquet, feeding the chickens, frisbee, or your own favorite game…and good conversation! 5:00 - pot luck supper – roast corn, lemonade, ice tea, and decaf will be provided by Upper Fox Valley Evening - campfire, singing, stories

Camping overnight is okay. Breakfast can be a co-op affair – and you are welcome to join Upper Fox Valley Meeting for Worship Sunday, 10 a.m., ( held at Crystal Lake Montessori School), followed by snacks

What to bring: Some food to share (and cooler, if needed); soft drinks (if desired); your own non-disposable plate, cup, utensils; folding chairs or blankets to sit on (though there are four picnic tables and benches); mosquito repellent; sun-tan lotion; musical instrument; camping equipment, of course, it you want to camp overnight – DRESS FOR THE WEATHER WITH OUTDOOR CLOTHING!

RSVP: It would help in ordering corn to have an idea of how many might becoming! 815-385-8512 or email to abhow (at) oawl (dot) net