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Posted on: Thursday, June 7th, 2018

CSA Shares Offer Convenient Pickup @ Your Local Y

We are now accepting registrations for CSA Shares at both our Mansfield Community Farm & Gardens and our NEW Bellingham Community Farm! This is a great option for increasing your intake of veggies this spring and summer. Take advantage of these local sources of freshly harvested organic produce.
DETAILS ON OUR VEGGIE SHARE PROGRAM:

MANSFIELD COMMUNITY FARM & GARDENS

• The Garden is a partnership between the Hockomock Area YMCA and the Town of Mansfield
• Our mission is to educate and involve the community in learning about fresh produce
• We promote healthy, active lifestyles by connecting people to the food they eat and grow
• Located across the street from 386 Essex St in Mansfield, MA
• No pesticides or chemical fertilizers are used and consumers benefit from organic practices

BELLINGHAM COMMUNITY FARM

• The Garden is a partnership between the Hockomock Area YMCA and the Town of Bellingham
• The goal of the Bellingham Community Farm is to provide the local community with a variety of avenues to access and learn about sustainably and locally grown food
• Located at 200 Center Street in Bellingham, MA
• We do not use any chemically derived herbicides or pesticides
• We use OMRI approved field amendments and do not use genetically engineered seed

PURCHASE A CSA

• From June – October, we produce a typical CSA weekly share of produce (approximately 5-8 lbs/items)
• Produce may include: lettuce, kale, chard, bok choy, arugula, tomatoes, eggplant, peppers, cabbage, squashes, cucumbers, broccoli, melon, beans, peas, onion, potatoes, radish, beets, turnip, carrots, herbs, and more
• All are harvested and prepped for pickup before you arrive
• You may choose to pick up at the garden or **NEW** at a Hockomock Area YMCA branch! See pickup schedule below
• See below for detailed information on cost and pickup times

PICK UP DETAILS (FOR AFTERNOON PICKUPS)

• You may choose pick up at the gardens:
• Tuesday or Thursday @ Mansfield farm
• – OR – Wednesday or Friday @ Bellingham farm
• OR – choose to pick up at the Y:
• Tuesday @ the Foxboro Y
• Wednesday @ the Franklin Y
• Thursday @ the North Attleboro Y

Limited Spots.

DOWNLOAD THE CSA ENROLLMENT – MANSFIELD

DOWNLOAD THE CSA ENROLLMENT – BELLINGHAM

For further inquiries, including volunteering at the garden, please contact communitygarden@hockymca.org.

Posted on: Wednesday, March 28th, 2018

We’re Having a Flip Fest!

It feels so good to give.

Gymnasts of all ages and abilities are learning the value of philanthropy. Our annual Flip Fest is back the week of April 29. Haven’t heard of Flip Fest? Well, please get involved! All the details on this fundraiser are provided below.

Because our Gymnastics teachers believe all kids should have the opportunity to grow and learn at the Y — regardless of ability to pay — they engage the boundless energy and huge hearts of our kids in the Reach Out for Youth & Families Campaign. During the week of April 29, 2018, all our branches will be participating in Flip Fest. Note, you do not have to be enrolled in gymnastics to join the campaign and to earn some really neat prizes.

Here’s a powerful testimonial that may inspire your participation…. “The Hockomock YMCA has been a blessing to us. If it were not for all the donations we would not be able to send our children there. Even a small amount can make a difference. Please consider making a donation and spreading the word, as you too can help other children and families like us.” – A Grateful Family

7th Annual Flip Fest — QUICK FACTS & HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Ask others to support your efforts to enrich someone’s life right here in our community.
Knowing that the generosity of others is at the core of the Y’s existence as a nonprofit. It is only through the support of volunteers and donors that we are able to support and give back to those most in need.
100% of contributions raised will go to our Reach Out for Youth and Families 2018 Campaign.
You will be able to raise money based on the number of flips (or cartwheels, forward rolls, walkovers, etc.*) you do during our celebratory Flip Fest Days (week of 4/29) or you may ask for a flat donation of any dollar amount.
Once your pledge form is complete, come to the Y during class time April 29-May 6 for counting!
Non-participants in gymnastics classes may schedule their private flip count with a staff member. Please email: jonathanlerch@hockymca.org (Foxboro), amytr@hockymca.org (Franklin), or debbiemo@hockymca.org (North Attleboro).
Our Flip Fest pledge forms are available for easy download.

GET STARTED TODAY!
DOWNLOAD YOUR PLEDGE FORM

Prizes will be awarded based on dollars raised:

• $250+ — Raffle entry in our drawing for 1 FREE WEEK of gymnastics camp, Summer 2018
• $150-$249 — I Flip for ROFY leotard
• $75-$149 — I Flip for ROFY t-shirt
• $25-$74 — I Flip for ROFY medal
• $1-$24 — Balloon and healthy snack at completion of flipping

For more information on the mission of our YMCA and to support our cause, please click here.

*Flips can be of any nature, for all levels and include beginner rolls to advanced skills.