CROWN POINT WINS 2009 AKRON INTERFAITH COUNCIL AWARD

Crown Point Ecology Center has been selected as the 2009 recipient of the Akron Area Interfaith Council’s annual award. The award will be presented to Crown Point Ecology Center at the AAIC’s annual meeting on Sunday, May 3 at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Akron. The award recognizes a worthwhile organization that has contributed to advancing interfaith relationships and its own mission.

_CROWN POINT HOSTED CLIMATE CHANGE EVENT

_Perspectives on "An Inconvenient Truth"

Crown Point Ecology Center was pleased to sponsor a presentation of information from the documentary film made famous by Al Gore. Sister Sharon Zayac, OP, will presented slides and answered questions, from a faith-based perspective, on Saturday, March 28, 2009 (10 am –12pm) at the Our Lady of the Elms Theatre, 1375 Exchange Street, Akron, Ohio.

Sr. Sharon is the Director of Jubilee Farm in Illinois, a ministry of ecology and spirituality.  She and 140 others from faith-based communities – mostly from the United States but also from Israel, Papua-New Guinea, Japan and Canada -- were trained by Mr. Gore and others to present data from the 88 Nobel Prize winning film and discuss the science behind global warming.  According to Sr. Sharon, “Mr. Gore is truly inspiring, passionate, humble, and absolutely committed to teaching and motivating as many folks as possible to demand that our governments begin taking the necessary steps to mitigate the many dire ramifications of global warming.”

SR. LAURA WALLACE NAMED "WOMAN OF THE YEAR"

This March, the Women's History Project of Akron recognized nine area women for their contributions to preserving the environment and reversing ecological destruction. According to the project, these women "have shown exceptional vision and leadership in their attempts to save the planet". We are proud to announce that Sr. Laura Wallace was honored as Woman of the Year in the Faith category. Sr. Laura has championed environmental protection throughout her life and continues to work tirelessly to tend the numerous flower gardens at Crown Point, supplying CSA members with their much-loved Flower Shares.

We are putting a special call out to the Crown Point community to assemble a support team of volunteers to work with Sr. Laura this spring and summer season. Volunteers are needed to help weed, plant, and cut flowers for bouquets weekdays during the morning and early afternoon hours. This is a perfect assignment for someone who would like to learn more about those beautiful blooms that color the landscape at Crown Point under the expertise of our own Crown Point master gardener. If you would like to share your gifts of time and talent with Sr. Laura this season, please contact Amy Berens at 330-668-8992 ext.101 or by email.

Staff celebrating with Sr. Laura at the 2009 Women's History Award Ceremony.

TASTE OF EARTH
Saturday, August 22, 2009
5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Celebrate Summer’s Bounty at the 11th Annual Taste of Earth Dinner and Auction Fundraiser.

Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 22, 2009 – the 11th Annual Taste of Earth. This magical summer evening at Crown Point is a perfect occasion for renewing acquaintances while sipping cocktails, bidding on auction items, sampling tasty hors d’oeuvres, and enjoying a delicious seated dinner featuring produce from Crown Point.

Stay tuned for details as they become available in the months ahead!

Sponsorships Available for Taste of Earth 2009

For information on this unique opportunity, please contact Ellen Otto, Advancement Coordinator, at (330) 668-8992 or at ellen@crownpt.org

Auction Items Needed

If you have an auction item to donate for our live or silent auction, please contact Ellen Otto