Upcoming events at St. Francis

Aluminum can recycling supports Franciscan Earth Literacy Center To celebrate Earth Day, an aluminum can recycling program is to take place from April 1-April 19. Bring and drop off bagged cans in the gravel parking lot in front of St. Francis Convent, 200 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin. Day of Giving supports Spirituality Center The annual Day of Giving is to take place April 3 to support the St. Francis Spirituality Center. To make a donation, donate by phone at 419-447-035; mail a check to SFSC, 200 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin, Ohio 44882, online at www.franciscanretreats.org. You can also text RETREATS to 44321 and click the link. Family Fun with STEM series focuses on recycling The next Family Fun with STEM series, "What Happens to the Material We Recycle?," is to be from 2-3:30 p.m. April 13 at the Elizabeth Schaefer Auditorium, 190 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin. Presenters are Saundra Crocker - education and community relations assistant at Rumpke Waste and Recycling and Jon Long, Seneca County education specialist for the Ottawa, Sandusky Seneca Solid Waste District. Crocker will offer a 40-minute presentation on how Rumpke handles the recyclables it collects from us at its Columbus facility. Long will give a short discussion on recycling issues within our county. This is a family oriented program and includes STEM related experiences offered by the Franciscan Earth Literacy Center. Appropriate for children 8 and up and must be accompanied by an adult. Donations are welcome. Community Garden Plots are available to rent The Franciscan Earth Literacy Center on the St. Francis Campus in Tiffin has community garden plots available for rent. You can rent 20'x30' plots ($125), 20'x15' plots ($90) or mini plots 10'x15' ($60). This includes use from May - October (weather permitting). Plot fees will be waived for those who qualify for financial assistance. Visit www.felctiffin.org for guidelines or to download an application. Call Sr. Shirley at 419-448-7485 for questions or email sshafranek@felctiffin.org. Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) available The Franciscan Earth Literacy Center/Seeds of Hope Farm at 194 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin, have Community Supported Agriculture available. Share Option #1 - one person/20 weeks. End of May through Sept. $190 (includes 3-5 different vegetables each week with smaller portions) Share Option #2 – two people/20 weeks. End of May through Sept. $250 (includes 4-6 different vegetables each week with larger portions) The produce needs to be picked up weekly at our farm on Thursday afternoons. Benefit to Farmers: · Receive payment early in the season, which helps farmers' cash flow · Get to know the people who will eat his/her food · Introduce customers to new vegetables and ways to prepare them Benefit to CSA Shareholders: • Receive weekly share of quality, fresh farm products • Support local farmers using sustainable growing methods – no harmful chemicals • Receive a variety of vegetables and herbs, including many "staples" such as carrots, lettuce, peppers, onions, etc. – whatever is ready that week • Experience new vegetables and receive recipes and tips on cooking them • Visit the farm where your food is grown The Seeds of Hope Farm is a part of FELC. Through active education and training of individuals with developmental disabilities, the Seeds of Hope Agricultural Program will provide real-world job skills, centered on an understanding and appreciation of organic farming, the farm market, and interaction with creation and humanity. For questions or if interested, contact Sr. Shirley at 567-230-0050. Yoga at St. Francis Yoga classes are from 6-7 p.m. Tuesdays at St. Francis Spirituality Center, lower level, 200 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin. Limited to 10 participants. Beginners are welcome. Suggested Donation of $7/ session. Call Sr. Paulette Schroeder at 567-230-0220 to register. Fresh eggs for sale Fresh Eggs for Sale at the Seeds of Hope Farm, 194 St. Francis Ave., Tiffin, located on the St. Francis Campus. Cost: $3.50/dz. All sales benefit the Franciscan Earth Literacy Center.