Farmington News Week of April 23rd, 2012

Good Morning Farmers!

Hopefully the frosty weather didn’t take many plants in our area as most of the lawns and gardens around town are really starting to bloom! I’m not much of a green thumb but we’ve been trying our hand at a little gardening this year and it almost makes you afraid to plant anything until it really gets warm and stays warm! Having grandparents for your neighbors has it’s advantages and one of those is learning little tips and tricks. While we were talking the other day (and not wagering on Dancing with the Stars), Meredith was telling me how Rudy has been watering in the morning and if you do that the frost won’t kill your plants. To my knowledge they haven’t lost one yet so it must be a good tip! I’m not sure what the Almanac says, but I heard on the news they’re predicting the last frosts to be mid to late May. Yikes!

Plum Run UMC Pancake and Sausage Dinner

It’s once again time for that tastiest of annual traditions, the Plum Run United Methodist Church’s Pancake and Sausage Dinner! Saturday May 5^th from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. you can stop by the Plum Run UMC and dine with the fine folks from the church and local neighbors, all of which is prepared by the Plum Run United Methodist Men’s Organization. The cost is $8 for adults and $4.00 for children, but the fellowship is absolutely priceless. Please come out and support this fine group!

FFA Greenhouse Open

The FFA (Future Farmers of America) has opened up its Greenhouse at the Marion County Technical Center (located adjacent to North Marion High School on the same campus). The greenhouse is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Wednesdays 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Please support these local students!

North Marion Noteables Spaghetti Dinner and Concert Show

Where can you find Dinner and a Show this weekend? I’ll tell you! It’s at the North Marion High School cafeteria and auditorium where the North Marion Noteables will be hosting a Spaghetti Dinner and Concert Show this Saturday April 28^th! Dinner is from 5:30 to 6:45 (last dinner sold at 6:15) and the concert starting in the auditorium at 7:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.. Dinner is $8 for adults and $4 for children under 12.  You can eat in or take out with take outs being ready between 5 and 5:30 p.m. The concert is $7 per ticket at the auditorium. If you would like to purchase advance tickets you can call 304-287-2244 A great evening of food, fun and talented students bring music your way!

HOMECOMING 2012, Mark Your Calendars!

The early stages of planning Homecoming 2012 have began but please go ahead and mark your calendars for Friday Evening, August 17 beginning about 5pm-10pm or so, and Saturday August 18, all day, probably 8am to 10pm. Of course this is open to all of the alumni from the Farmington schools as well as Number 9, James Fork, North Marion classes, and of course all our neighbors in surrounding towns and communities. Just jot down “coming home” in your date books.

FHI Meeting

A note to all who are interested in stopping by, volunteering, participating in some way, that the April Meeting of Farmington Homecoming Inc. (FHI) will be next Monday April the 30^th at 7 p.m. in the Community Building.

Girl Scouts Meeting Rescheduled

There will be no Girl Scout Meeting this Thursday due to a schedule conflict. The next meeting will be held on Thursday May 10^th at 6 p.m. in the Farmington Community Building. All school age girls are invited to attend and encouraged to join! We will be taking new member sign ups throughout the meetings.

Community Yard Sale

The Town of Farmington will be sponsoring a Community Yard Sale on Saturday May 5^th 8-? Interested persons may call Town Hall and rent a table for a $10 fee. All tables will be set up in the Volunteer Fire Dept. There’s sure to be lots of bargains so come one come all! Remember, another man’s trash is another man’s treasure!

10^th Annual Farmington Poker Run Date Set

The 10^th Annual Farmington Poker Run will take place on Saturday August 4^th 2012. Proceeds as always will benefit Muscular Dystrophy Association and the Volunteer Fire Dept. A Facebook page has been started for the event and is updated regularly as more info is available!

Contact Me

If you have any news that you want our town or community to be aware of, please let me know! You can contact me at 304-838-5449, StephanieCummons@Gmail.com, PO Box 513 Farmington WV 26571 or if you see me in the yard or on the porch just yell! I’m always happy to put things into my column and thank you for your continued support!