July

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The Greeks — July Schedule
July is a very busy month, and it is not the time to be indoors. There are so many fun and wonderful activities. As our physical world expands, nature, in a sense, breathes out and takes care of itself.

The first weekend begins with Settler’s Days and the Celebration of U.S. Independence. Week two brings Bastille Days alongside the 24-Hour Bicycle Race and Follies. Week three, we settle into the Greek Olympics, followed by week four, the Greco-Roman Theatre, which features both Comedy and Tragedy.

Throughout the month of July, the History Lectures focus firmly on the life of the Greeks. If you are feeling peckish, The Four Winds Café features a traditional Greek menu, while the Tè Chay Tea Room features authentic Greek pastries and desserts.

Finally, keep your eyes open during your visits: you are very likely to run into one of the Greek Gods. Beware, they love to talk about themselves, and they never stop. If you are up for an argument, they are always game!

 

Due to all the events in July Regular all business hours are suspending or cut during the following dates. Unless you have made prior arrangements it, is best to call.

Settlers Days & Independence Day — July 1st through the 4th.
Bastilles Days & the 24 Hour Bike Race and Follies — July 12th 3PM through July 15th.

During The Bike Race & Follies – The Bike Shop & Co-Op will remain open All Night Friday and both will remain open until Saturday at 9PM. The Tea Room will remain Open Friday until 2AM Saturday. The Film Fest will begin Friday at 8PM and will remain open until 5PM Saturday.

 

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~Settler’s Days, On the Farm & Independence Day
Aye, are ye game for it, my good fellow? The community’s foundin’ spirit shall be celebrated at the very source — the good earth, the beasts of the field, the honest crafts, and the noble skills of our hands.

All the skill shops shall stand open and on full display. The good folk dwellin’ here, clad in traditional garb, shall be workin’ the Farm. Ye shall find them in the garden or tendin’ the livestock. Hard by the great stone stove and oven, just outside the table for vittles [Cafeteria], ye shall see honest souls a-bakin’ fresh bread and churnin’ butter. Upon the Farmer’s porch, the womenfolk shall be busy sewin’ and stitchin’ a fine quilt. The skilled workmen shall have their shop doors thrown wide, whilst busy at their trades. Musicians shall be strollin’ about the grounds at their pleasure, and every soul at labor shall gladly sit and talk a spell with ye. They shall tell ye who they are, of their life, their family, their daily work, and their hopes and dreams for the glorious future that lies ahead for our beautiful country.

There shall be fresh-baked bread, homemade jams, sweet cream butter, fresh-whipped cream, and golden honey to grace yer coffee, tea, or a cool glass of lemon water. Picnic tables shall be set betwixt the stone oven and the ground for play—many furnished with benches and blankets so ye may sit a while and drink in a fine summer’s day.

Any who are sellin’ their wares, crafts, baked goods, or garden bounty shall have a tent pitched or table set outside the community building. Most businesses shall be open at the PEACH and proudly on display at the market. The Café shall be open and servin’ hearty Yankee Beef Stew for lunch and early supper, betwixt the hours of 11 o’clock in the mornin’ and 2 in the afternoon, or until the pot runs dry. The Four Winds General Store shall offer sundry good things to eat and candies to nibble upon. The Tea Room shall provide a quiet corner with a touch more European elegance in its fare — for the present, at least.

Tours shall be given at 11 o’clock in the mornin’ and again at 2 in the afternoon.

July Members Day — July the 3rd, from 9 in the mornin’ till 4 in the afternoon. Members and their guests only, please. On this day there shall be a grand picnic, games of sport, and the equipment shed doors thrown wide open: and if needin’ them, “the necessary” rooms shall be open on the first floor of the art buildin’. No confusion here, choose the parts God gave ya. After 4 o’clock, we commence cleanin’ up. At 6 o’clock in the evenin’, in the Theatre Hall, Professor Burke shall deliver this year’s lecture in the series on the Founders of America—the Life of General George Washington.

Independence Day — July the 4th, from 11 in the mornin’ till 9, or there abouts, in the evenin’. Upon the grounds there shall be a picnic, later a lecture, if inclined, and a concert. The Café shall remove to the Cafeteria. The entire PEACH Community shall close its doors to regular business.

The shops shall be promptly closed, each bearin’ its own sign:
~CLOSED FOR INDEPENDENCE~
~CLOSED FOR PATRIOTS~
~CLOSED FOR FREEDOM~
— GONE FISHIN’! <— Consarn It! This fella’s a redcoat

As a Reminder: Both the Co-Op and the Café shall be closed, and no tours shall be offered upon the 4th.

4th of July Celebration — 10 in the mornin’ till 2 in the afternoon. Independence Day proper commences at 10 o’clock. The Settler Days shall continue, with a few changes. We have added our noble Forefathers — they shall now roam the grounds at will. After 11 o’clock, the barbecue and picnics shall commence in earnest. The Settlers shall keep at their labors in the garden, the barn, and upon the porch. The cooks shall cease bakin’ bread once the first hot dog is served, round bout noon.

A hand-bell shall be rung to call all souls together. “Friends, come hither! Neighbors, gather round… Patriots I call ye!” Patrick Henry shall step forward, command the attention of the assembly, and deliver his immortal speech: “Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death!” Ben Franklin, listenin’ with the greatest attention, shall do what Ben Franklin does best—at the end of Patrick’s oration, he shall pontificate with great wisdom to all who will lend an ear, and all those who lived in those glorious times and wish to join us shall be our honored guests. They shall remain among us at least until 4 o’clock in the afternoon, and depart when they please.

The families and guests who remain, along with the musicians, shall continue to roam at their pleasure, enjoyin’ a most beautiful picnic day. The playground, the sprinkler, and games of softball & horseshoes, shall be in full cry. The afternoon shall be filled with fun, good food, merriment, and music. Those clad in costume may wander the grounds and converse with the picnickers for as long as they wish.

Round about 4 o’clock, some shall begin to clean up, and by their action callin’ to others, then all can take a pleasant walk in the woods, watch the fish in the pond, continue their games, climb the trees, or run through the sprinkler. Some shall make their way home by 5 or 6 in the evenin’, in order to put the little ones to bed.

Our 1st speaker and the man who will give the welcoming address and introduce President George Washington is none other than Virginia Senator Richard Henry Lee. At half past 7 in the evenin’, the Colonial Musicians shall perform a grand ol’ American concert upon the patio. As the composer, William Billings of Boston said, “Notes flying after each other, altho’ not always after the same sound.” At the end of the performance, General George Washington, himself, shall be on hand to read the Declaration of Independence, accompanied by the Colonial Musicians. Thereafter, he shall move among the crowd, shakin’ hands with his fellow citizens and constituents, and whilst he mingles, there shall be a-singin’ songs of old and most stirrin’ patriotic music to warm the heart.

Bring a lawn chair or a good blanket. At the conclusion of the concert, we shall have a fine display of fireworks.

Lectures — Remember, The American Revolution: The Colonists. First Friday of the month, 7 o’clock in the evenin’ — Lecture Hall.

There ye have it, citizen!
Full of liberty, salt, and Revolutionary fire!

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Settler’s Day
Cultural Enrichment
July 1st and 2nd, 9AM until 4PM

During Settler’s Days, many of the residents will dress in the traditional garb, maintaining the skill shops:

• Skilled Arts
  Blacksmything: Nail-making demo
  Glassblowing: Vase creation
  Printmaking: News printing
  Farming: Animal feeding, pony rides
• Fine Arts
  Painting
  Theatre
  Dancing
  Music
• Folk Arts
  Sewing
  Quilting
  Spinning
  Basket weaving
  Cooking
  Book Binding
  Mosaic

Blacksmything, glassblowing, printmaking, farmers, woodworking, pottery, cordwainers, spinners, quilters, and kitchen workers. All Skilled Artists will be demonstrating their traditional lives, work, and crafts.

This is meant to be a quiet, busy day for the Settlers, but they are happy to show our guests how things used to be when they first settled the land, and happy to let you give their work a try , albeit limited.

Families are welcome to participate. Taste traditional foods our great, great, great-grandparents made from sweet butter, yeast breads, whipped cream, raw milk, pemmican, goat cheese, honey mead, pickles, hardtack, pilot bread, coffee, tea, sugar, dried meats, rendered fat.

There will be demonstrations on making nails, spinning pots, spinning yarn, some whittling and wand making, how to build a wall, old-fashioned news printing, cordwaining, bookbinding. and quilting. Take a tour of the farm. Our farmer will explain how we use biodynamic farming and a walk through the edible woods. You can also help with making soap and candles.

Ma will wash your hair with baking soda and vinegar in a bucket, and if she sees any bugs crawlin’ round on your noggin’, she’ll grab the lye. However, before she does all that, she will sit you down, and tell you a story about the good ol’ days when they first came to the new world.

If we can find a fiddle-de-dee and banjo-cat walkin’ round, we’ll round those folks up and teach our guests how to do a barn dance. We might even create a good ol’ fashion hoedown.

Spend some time feeding the goats, ducks and chickens. Next to the barn, the Gleason’s will set up their ponies for the little ones to take a ride on these beautiful animals.

Festivities will start at 9AM and go through 4PM. There will be live music, bow and arrow demonstrations as well as a ol’ timey fencing and duels.

For the older kids, relay races, games of skill & chance.

For grandpa a good game of horse shoes, ring toss, and a few lemon balls and play knurr and spell.

Perhaps, we’ll get a few softball innings in before the day is over.

The  Lunch Menu

• hot dogs
• hamburgers
• meat balls
• lemonade
• lemon ice
• Quaker favorite, pop-robbins.

Picnic attire will be needed

Date: July 1st and 2nd
Time: 9 AM until 4 PM

Entrance Fee (lunch included) 

Member’s Free 

Settler’s Lecture July 1st at 6PM — Topic East Of The Mississippi.

Many of the products made at The PEACH can be purchased at the General Store (located at the front entrance of the Library).

Free pemmican.

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 Member’s Day — July
July 3rd, 9AM –  6PM
Clean-Up & Set-Up Day — Come Lend a Hand! July 3rd is our day to clean up from Settler’s Days and get everything ready for the picnic, games, fireworks and music on the 4th. Rehearsals will be happening everywhere — theatre, music, circus, dance — and the grounds will be buzzing with activity. Though the shops will be closed, the Farm, Perma-Forest, Café, Co-op and Cafeteria will be open. There’s always leftover food, plenty of good company, and more than enough to do. Come help break down the market, set up games and chairs for the 4th of July concert, run an errand, join a rehearsal, learn to play a new game, or just wander and enjoy the organized chaos. Volunteers who work 4 hours cleaning will be treated to lunch. Those who put in a full 6 hours will receive lunch, Time Bank or 6 hours worth of Bee Bucks.
NOTE: Members and Guests only. Not open to the public.

July 3rd Lecture: Time: 6PM – Location: Theatre Hall — Speaker: Professor Burke.

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U. S. Independence Day 
On July 4th, there will be a Picnic, walking History, Music, and Fireworks.

July 3rd and 4th Lectures will be given on The History Of The United States Independence – The Founding of The Nation and its Esoteric Destiny. Who was George Washington; A Biography. The Reading of the Declaration of Independence.

Up The Rebels, Down The British! — Independence Day at the PEACH is as American as baseball, hot dogs and apple pie, which is what you will get. Softball, Frisbee, badminton, horseshoes, kubb, strolling folk and bluegrass musicians singing old English and American tunes.

The fife and drum corps will be marching and playing on the hour throughout the day. In their wake will be speeches made by Gen. George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, along with small gatherings here and there on the grounds with Benjamin Franklin. He will be stunning you with his knowledge and little-known facts about life in 1776 and the Great American Revolution. Of course, he will be reciting his 13 Virtues, being more than happy to give you a chart; perhaps you, too, can start filling in his card. Join everyone at the Salon balcony as President Washington reads the United States Declaration of Independence to the crowd. Check his schedule for all times and locations.

The Baking Club will have homemade ice cream, make natural whipped cream, and churn real butter from our cow’s milk. The Fathers and Sons Club will be stoking the fires for hot dogs and burgers, and we will have a pot luck and contests for potato salad, coleslaw, and apple pie.

The Mom and Tots Club will make sure the sprinkler is running for the little ones and that there are plenty of buckets and shovels for the tots in the sandbox. The Garden Club will offer tours through the perma-forest, where you can eat some of what grows wild in the wood. Along with visits to the farm and a tour of the Bizzzy Triangle, and if we’re lucky, there may even be pony rides for the little ones, weather permitting.

We sincerely ask for a watchful eye since guests and public members will also be invited and welcomed. We ask that children remain with their parents at all times.

Feel free to visit the café for a bowl of New Hampshire Beef Stew and homemade bread. Visit the Charlotte “Lotte” Art Gallery to see the creations made by residents and members and the Tea Room for some lemon ice, coffee, tea, hot or iced. The co-op will also be open for any grocery needs you may have.

The festivities begin at 10AM and run through 4PM. All hands are welcomed for the clean-up. There will be a break between 5PM and 7PM. Then, the grassy areas will be reopened for picnicking. At 8PM, the concert band will assemble, and President George Washington will read the Declaration of Independence, followed by more music and our fireworks display.

Depending on the weekday July 4th falls on, the night before and the day after, there will be two lectures: the history and destiny of the United States of America. Check the calendar schedule for updates.

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~Bastille Days, The Great Race & Follies and The French Film Fest
Bastille Day is the celebration of the French Republic, July 14, 1789.

~post a poster for Bastille Day

July 14th  — Overview
Bastille Day The French Revolution
Artisan Market.
Lotte Artists Gallery.
Baker’s Club — Strawberry crêpes.
Café — French Cuisine.
Tea Room  — La France les désserts
Garden Club  — Permaculture, fauna and flora tours.
Oil Painting — outdoor landscapes and fair scenes.
Roaming Musicians — Classical & Folk.
Theatre Performance  — Marie.

24 Hour Bicycle Race & Follies.
Bike Shop  — Open 24 hours
Co-Op organic and general foods  — Open 24 hours

Lecture
History Of The French Revolution. Napoleon, a Biography.

French Film Festival
French Cinema.

Bastille Day
This holiday and Fair begins on Saturday at 10AM and runs through 4PM. Bastille Day is the celebration of the French Republic, July 14, 1789. This is a day of French Unity, Fête de la Fédération. It is also historically known as, “The Storming of the Bastille.” The English translation of the word Bastille means, Fortress. This Fortress was located in Paris and was officially called, Bastille Saint-Antoine. For most of its history, the Fortress was converted and used as a state prison throughout the entire French Revolution. The storming of the Bastille was the turning point of the French Revolution. There is no vestige of the prison left today..

At The PEACH, we celebrate this part of French history and culture with an Artisan fair, or as some may call it, High Opulence or The Holiday of the five senses. The PEACH, with dozens of other Artisan vendors, will be selling their quality and well-made wares in the market, including the French Phrygian Caps.  At the same time, enjoying the over-the-top performances from the members of the Theatre Club. There will also be two lectures on the history of the French Revolution, our annual 24hour Bicycle Race and a 20-hour French Films Festival.

Along with roaming musicians, the fair will be full of jesters, harlequins, daring acrobats, jugglers, and dangerous fire-eaters. Be prepared to laugh, cry, be amazed and swoon at the sights, sounds, and tastes of the French Artisan Fair.

In the grand hall, pianist Solari Fauré will delight all with his beautiful renditions of French composers: Debussy, Ravel, Saint-Saëns, Bizet and Sati. Feel free to walk into the Visitor’s Center, have a seat in a comfy chair, sit on the stairs or lay with a blanket out on the lawn. All the windows will be open wide to let the music susurrate. Embrace the beautiful sounds and history of French music.

While taking in the sights and sounds of the fair, in some of the more quiet corners, you may hear poets and philosophers reading the words of Rousseau, the poetry of Baudelaire or the writings of Victor Hugo. Listen to their words and allow them to speak their piece.

Scattered about the grounds, folks in the Fine Arts Club will be painting in oil and watercolor. They will be depicting landscapes and fair scenes throughout the grounds. Feel free to make an offer for their work or hire their services. There will be more information and samples of their art in the Lotte Gallery.

During the Fair, there will be short one-act plays that lead up to the storming of the Bastille and the beheading of King Louis XIV and his Queen, Marie Antoinette. There are 5 One-Act Plays written and directed by different members of the Theatre Club. They will be performed in several locations. There will be a schedule posted with times, places, and titles. A young rascal will walk the fairgrounds ringing his bell announcing the coming events, but be on your guard; he is often followed by a pick-pocket or two; they are fast on their feet. One of the Acts will include a Folly for those participating in the Bicycle Race.

Three tours will be offered through the perma-forest, the gardens and the busy triangle. See the schedule for the times presented.

At the entrance gate, our Apothecarist will be making and selling French sachets. Members of the Court often carried sachets during the time of Louis XIV. It is said his sachets will remove all traces of any nefarious memory.

A little way down the hill will be a make-up artisan, les médecin spécialiste. He will provide you with what you need on your face to look acceptable for the time and help you smell without offense. Close your eyes, for you will receive a blast of powder on to your entire face. Our spécialiste will paint some very cherry red rouge on your cheeks and lips and brush just above your eyes with the grains of a stormy ocean blue silk. He will then place beauty marks in all the right places and top it off with a grand white wig on your head. He will then drape your shoulders in lace and velour, spray you with high-concentrated amber, musk or rose, you decide. Not only that, but he will snap your picture and upload your image to the website for you to download later, or feel free to snap your own photo with your phone. His fees are nonnegotiable, so you will look superb!

The Baking Club will be making and selling wonderful homemade strawberries and cream crêpes, as a gâterie savoureuse.

Make sure you visit the Thrift Shoppe’s silent auction. Place a bid on some beautiful, well-crafted quality items looking for a new home.

The cyclists will be riding through our 24 hour Bicycle Race at the north end of the grounds. We encourage visitors to line up along the boundary to watch and cheer them on in this endeavor of stamina and teamwork.

On Friday at 8PM there will be a 40-minute lecture on the French Revolution, followed by the 1935 film, Tale of Two Cities. On Saturday at 8 PM there will be a lecture on the life of Napoleon followed by the silent film Napoleon by Abel Gance.

On Friday at 10 PM the theatre will be open for an endless evening of French films suggested and developed by members of the Film Club. These films will run through Saturday until fin. Check the schedule for the film titles and times. There will be a popcorn machine in the evenings and early morning; otherwise, it will be on the fairgrounds. The co-op will be open for any snacks you want during the films.

Artisan Fair Bastille Days 
We celebrate French history and its ethnic culture with the Fine Arts Artisan Fair.

Many members of the Fine Arts and Folk Clubs will be working and selling their creations, and the skilled workmen will open their shops for your pleasure.

On Thursday, set up begins after 4PM. On Friday, the Fair opens at 10AM and runs until 4PM. On Saturday, the Fair opens at 10AM and closes at 4PM. Vendors must contact the Coordinators – Tim McNulty & Erin O’Conner for Forms, Fees, Rules and Times.

Attending will be performers from the Theatre Club. There will be Five, 1 Act plays based on the French Revolution. These performances will be in different locations. Look for the schedules posted if you wish to see them all.

In the Grand Hall, pianist Solari Fauré will be playing beautiful French compositions. Along with the roaming musicians. The fair will be full of jesters, harlequins, daring acrobats, jugglers, dangerous fire-eaters, a tarot card, and a palm reader.

Roaming the gardens and forests are poets and philosophers pontificating aloud about their enlightenment. You will also find oil and watercolor painters taking in the scenery with their brushes and a skilled powder puff make-up artist who will undoubtedly give you a new look while he prepares you for a soupçon of strawberry and cream crepes, gâterie savoureuse, un délice!

When changes occur or an announcement is made, our town crier will wave his arm high and ring his bell, crying,

Oyez! Oyez! je vous entends! Hear ye, hear ye! I hear you! But, be wise, hang on your valuables, for he is plagued by a young rascal who constantly attempts to pick his pocket.

The Bicycle Race
Cycle Race & Follies — The bicycle race starts on Friday night at 6PM sharp and ends 24 hours later.

All official participants must be at least 17 years old. There are different categories for the race, from a single rider; male and female, 6-person relay team, et duet and several other combinations. Check-in begins at Noon. All riders will receive a schedule for the time and places of each folly. A list of check-points and a roadmap of the course. There is also a copy of the Rules and Regulations at every Checkpoint. Make sure you have a place to stay or camp out. Lockers in the Gym will be available, but you must bring your own lock. Dinner and Breakfast will be served in the cafeteria for all those who participate. Spaghetti Dinner starts on Friday at 4PM and ends at 5PM. Breakfast Buffet will also be served from 5AM through 9AM on Saturday. If you ride, frolic or volunteer, all are welcomed. Registration is every May Day in front of the library.

The Bicycle Shop will be open for the entire race and will close at 9PM, Saturday.
The Co-op will be open all night.
The Café is open until midnight on Friday, and will reopen on Saturday at 6AM for breakfast.
The Tea Room is Open Until 2AM — Sacré Bleu! Oh là là! French pastries éclairs, mille-feuille, macarons, paris-brest, mousse au chocolat, baba au rhum, and crème brûlée.
The Swan Factory will be used for camping and closed for business, R-F S-D.

History Lectures
We celebrate French history and its ethnic culture with the Fine Arts Artisan Fair.

Friday History Lecture – 7PM, History of the French Revolution, followed by the 1935 film, Tale of Two Cities.

Saturday History Lecture — 4:30PM The Biography of Napoleon Bonaparte, followed by Dinner at 6PM and the Silent Film at 8PM

Lectures — French Revolution — A History of the French Revolution. 2nd Friday, 7 PM. Followed by the 1935 film, Tale of Two Cities. 2nd Friday. Theatre. The New France — The Biography of Napoleon Bonaparte. 2nd Saturday, 4:30PM. Followed by Dinner in the Café at 6PM, and The Silent Film, 8PM. Theatre.

Film
French Films Festival – Begins in the theatre, Friday, 8PM and ends Saturday, quand ça se termine, fin…

et cetera
Throughout the Celebration the cycle and follies will continue. So feel free to line the road and watch the racers fly by, or if you wish, grab a blanket and sit on the lawn, play a friendly game of croquet, tarry at the Koi pond, or sit and glance out of a window listening to the sounds of the piano music wafting along a gentle breeze.

Tours will be offered through the perma-forest, the restoration prairie, the gardens and the busy triangle. See the schedule.

Make sure you visit Thrift Shoppe Fensalir’s silent auction. Place a bid on some beautiful, well-crafted, quality items looking for a new home.

Sunday Clean-up!

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24-Hour Bicycle Race and Follies
The Bicycle Race is one of the most enjoyable summer events at The PEACH. This frolic allows folks to test their stamina, experience the importance of teamwork and have a lot of silly fun. The race coincides with the Bastille Days Artisan Market. Expect a lot of accordion music, mimes, harlequins, jester, crepes and plenty of cake.
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The Ride
The bicycle race starts on Friday at 6PM sharp and ends 24 hours later. Each rider will receive a schedule for the time and places for each folly. A list of checkpoints and a roadmap of the course. There are different categories for the race, from a single rider, six-man relay team, et duet and several other combinations. All participants must be at least 17 years old. If you ride, frolic or volunteer, all are welcomed.

Soft Rules and Perks
There are four checkpoint stations on the bicycle route. Each checkpoint in the race also offers a different block party and a flavor of fun. You must stop at each one and get your card stamped, with no exceptions. If you miss one checkpoint stamp, you will have to go all the way back before you are allowed to get to the next.

Every three hours, a folly takes place that needs to be completed. There are seven follies to complete. You receive points for attending each folly, but don’t think you can win the race without attending at least most of the Follies. Some people come just to take part in the Follies. Remember, it’s not a race. It’s a ride.

Between 10AM and 3PM, bicycles throughout the centuries will be on display in the center of the track field. Some bikes have been rebuilt or replicated to be ridden; most are only for viewing. At 1PM there will be a race on the track between the Penny-farthing and the Boneshaker, built by a few local cycling enthusiasts. Attending this race is an easy way to collect points for the follies. However, if the weather is inclement, the display will be moved to either the gym or the Swan Factory. Folly points will be awarded for visiting the exhibit.

The Swan Factory will be closed so that the warehouse floor and the outside grounds are open to tents and sleeping bags. The Atrium will be closed to all cyclers; it will be used only to safeguard valuable and personal items. A volunteer will keep a good watch on your things if you do not want to carry them on your ride or leave them in your tent. To sleep in the warehouse or pitch a tent on the grounds requires registration. The floor in the warehouse is cold, so we advise you to bring some foam rubber or an army cot. The Swan Factory and studios upstairs are entirely off-limits. Any violation will lead to disqualification.

Cyclers have full use of the bike shop’s tools, patches, air, and bubbler.

Friday, late afternoon, there will be a spaghetti dinner, meat and marinara with bread and salad. On Saturday morning, between 7 and 9AM, there will be a breakfast buffet in the cafeteria: eggs, bacon, toast, fresh fruit, coffee, tea, and milk. There will also be a microwave and toaster oven if you have a special diet (please make arrangements prior if you need the use of a refrigerator). A sack lunch between Noon and 2PM will be provided at the warehouse. Sandwiches: P&J, cheese with mustard and tomatoes, bologna with mayo and pickles, a bag of chips and a fruit cup. There will also be an array of canned sodas, milk, and water will also be provided. Don’t lose your food tickets.

The Hard and Fast Rules
Not following these rules will be a reason for disqualification.
You must be at least 17 years old to be in the race.
The bicycle race requires registration, and participants must have a ticket to enter. Check-in begins at 1PM and closes at 5PM.
Cyclers must obey all traffic laws and wear gear legislated by the local authorities.
Cyclers are forbidden to ride their bicycles on the fairgrounds during the Bastille Day Festivities. Bikes must be walked from the gate through the grounds during Festival hours 8AM – 6PM.
As a participant in the festivities and this event, pardonnez mon français, ne sois pas un connard, oui?
Remember it is not a race it’s a ride. 

Et cetera…
The Co-op and Bicycle Shop will be open all night.
Specific workshops will be open to participants of the follies only.
The softball field is for cyclists only. Guests may sit in the stands.
The grounds parking lot is for the Bastille Day attendees and artisans only. There is parking at the Swan Factory for cyclists.
Unless prior arrangements have been made, the kitchen is only open to Bastille Day Food Vendors and Volunteers for the Festival.
The Film Club will be running French Films in the theatre during the 24 hour race.

Final Notes
Both events are open to the public.
The Co-Op will be open for 24 hours during the Bicycle Race and Follies.
The Tea Room will be open on Friday, regular hours, and during the fair, with a limited menu.

Children under the age of 16 are required to stay with their parents at all times.

You are welcome to enjoy a cold picnic in the area outside the Visitor’s Center. Please deposit all trash in the proper receptacles.

Finally, we are a self-sustaining community and would like to welcome you back as our guest. Please, be respectful to our neighbors, the festival visitors, and other cyclists, pardonnez mon français, ne sois pas un connard. Merci.

Sign-up for the Bastille Day Race every May Day.

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~The Greeks 

Who were the Greeks?
To answer that question, we need to study and understand their history. Starting with the Legends of Crete, then briefly covering the Cycladic, Minoans, Crypto-Mycenaean, Sparta and Troy, Dorian, Ionian, Pelasgian, Persians, Persia, and Carthage. Next, we move to the personalities: Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, his student Alexander the Great and the Hellenes. Then, of course, a study and reading of Homer is The Iliad and Odyssey, and finally, Ptolemy.

Mind, Soul, Spirit, Thinking, Feeling, Willing, Truth, Beauty, Strength. Finding balance in all things, this is the Greeks. What better way to understand them, but through their Gods and the Olympics. On the third weekend in July, we have our own Olympics.

The Theatre and Dance Clubs are part of the Ceremony, and anyone in the community who registers can participate in the games. Registration is on May Day.

Lectures & Performances
The Greeks — The Gods and the Constitution of Athens and Sparta. Third Friday, 7PM. Lecture Hall I.

Greek Olympics — Saturday at 10AM. The ceremony begins. Once everyone is on the field, there is the calling of the Gods, and then the games begin. The matches last about three hours, followed by the Closing Ceremony.

The Greco-Roman Theatre — Ancient Instruments, Greek Dancing, Greek Plays. Fourth Friday in July, First Friday in August, 7PM- Theatre In-the Round.

Performance — Forth Saturday in July & First Saturday in August, 5PM — Theatre In-the Round. Music, Dance and a segment from the Play, The Persians, by Aeschylus.

Greco-Roman Outdoor Theatre — A series of Lectures on the History and Performance of the Greco-Roman Theatre and the Play in the outdoor theatre.

Tragedy and Comedy. Ancient Instruments, Greek Dancing, Greek Plays. Fourth Friday in July, and First Friday in August, 7PM- Theatre In-the Round.

 

Cultural & Historical Foundations Outline – Greece
The Foundation Of Western Civilization

MUSE make the man thy theme, for shrewdness famed
And genius versatile, who far and wide
A Wand’rer, after Ilium overthrown,
Discover’d various cities, and the mind
And manners learn’d of men, in lands remote.
— Homer invoking the Muse

~History of Greece

• Ancient Greece: Foundations of Western Civilization
• Early Civilizations (c. 3000–1100 BC) Minoan (Crete): Palaces like Knossos, vibrant frescoes, trade, female deities, advanced plumbing.
• Mycenaean (Mainland): Fortified citadels (Lion Gate at Mycenae), gold treasures, Linear B script, heroic age of myths (e.g., Agamemnon).

Archaic Period (c. 800–480 BC)

• Rise of city-states (poleis) like Athens, Sparta, Corinth.
• Colonization, Panhellenic sites (Olympia 776 BC, start of Games; Delphi Oracle).
• Early philosophy: Thales, Pythagoras, Heraclitus (rational inquiry begins).
• Inventions: Alphabet, coinage; hoplite warfare.

Classical Period (c. 480–323 BC)

• Golden Age Victory over Persians; Pericles’ Athens: Direct democracy, Council of 500.
• Philosophy peaks: Socrates (Socratic method), Plato (Academy, Forms), Aristotle (Lyceum, logic/ethics).
• Arts & Theatre: Tragedies (Aeschylus, Sophocles, Euripides – wisdom through suffering); Comedies (Aristophanes).
• Peloponnesian War; Rise of Macedon (Philip II); Alexander the Great’s conquests spread Greek culture.

Hellenistic Period (323–30 BC)

• After Alexander’s Death: The Empire fragments into kingdoms (Ptolemaic Egypt, Seleucid).
• Cultural fusion (Hellenization); Advances in science (Euclid math, Archimedes, heliocentrism).
• New philosophies: Stoicism, Epicureanism; Library of Alexandria.
• Roman conquest.

Helena
Key Cultural Pillars Delphic Maxims: “Know thyself,” “Nothing in excess,” “Pledge is folly” – guides for a balanced life.
Olympics: Honoring Zeus; excellence of body/mind, sacred truce.
Theatre: Born from Dionysus rites – tragedy, comedy, masks under open skies.
Mythology & Epics: Homer’s Iliad (heroic struggle) & Odyssey (wandering discovery); Gods, heroes, enduring stories.

Week One
The Mediterranean World
Crete
Ionia
Troy Hellen
Homeric Age

Week Two
Gods & Oracles
The Olympic Games
The Greek City-State
Sparta

Week Three
The Growth of Athens
The Three
Alexander the Great
Greek Colonies
Beginning of the Persian Wars
Athenian Empire

Weeks Four & Five
Life in Ancient Athens in the Time of Pericles
A Day with an Athenian
The Athenian Schoolboy
The Greek Theatre
Greco-Roman Era

 

Places & Events

Delphic Maxims — is a set of 147 moral precepts inscribed on the Temple of Apollo in Delphi. These are located at the entrance to the temple of Apollo. These precepts were given to the people by Apollo and transcribed by the Seven Sages.

The following are the three best known Maxims.

• “Know thyself” — Gnothi sauton — Γνῶθι σεαυτόν –  “Know thyself, so that thou mayest know in thine innermost being whence thou comest and whither thou art going.”
• “Nothing in excess” — Meden agan – mηδὲν ἄγαν – “All things in moderation“
• “A pledge, then calamity” — eggua/egguê para d’atê  – Ἐγγύα πάρα δ’ Ἄτα – “To pledge is folly.”

 

The 147 Delphic Maxims
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Homer
The Teller of Heroes & The Monomyth

Homer was born in the 7th Century BC, along the windswept coast of Ionia. He is remembered universally as the supreme blind poet of antiquity, whose voice sang the exploits of heroes into eternity.

How he lost his sight remains a matter of magnificent mystery. Some ancient storytellers swore he traveled to the tomb of Achilles, where praying to witness the warrior in full glory left him blinded by the divine reflection of sunlit bronze armor. Others whispered of a darker curse, claiming the ghost of Helen of Troy struck him blind as punishment for defaming her character in verse. Yet beneath the myths lies the brutal memory of ancient warfare: the theory that “Homer” was a prisoner of war whose captors blinded him to prevent escape, leaving him to earn his bread through the power of memory and song.

Whatever the truth, his twin masterworks remain the bedrock and foundation of all classical literature. He stands, by far, as the most revered and influential author in the history of the world.

• The Iliad — A grand narrative of miseries, disastrous events, and heroic exploits set against the backdrop of the Trojan War. The title comes from the ancient Greek phrase Ilias poiesis, meaning “the poem of Ilion” (Troy). By adding the suffix -ad (meaning “concerning” or “the story of”), the title literally translates to “The Story of Troy.” Through some do like to anglicize it and call it Troy Story.
• The Odyssey — A long wandering voyage marked by staggering changes of fortune; an intellectual discovery of the self, and a spiritual quest shifting from disbelief to faith.

The Father of Western Narrative: The Hero’s Journey

Within the PEACH Community Homer stands as our first primary historical guide to Western narrative architecture. While earlier global mythologies laid foundations of spiritual truth, it was Homer who explicitly mapped what modern psychology calls the Monomyth or The Hero’s Journey. Every modern tale of adventure, trial, sacrifice, and spiritual transformation descends directly from his structural blueprint. By anchoring July in his epics, we analyze how the universal steps of the hero’s path mirror our own lifelong pursuits across artistic, practical, and communal discipline.

Selected Performances
There will be selected performances of this work by the Theatre Club. Narrator, Honor Rosellas. In-The-Round on the last Friday in July, at 6PM. Opa!

The Theatre Club will present selected performances of these works.

• Narrator: Honor Rosellas
• Staging: In-the-Round
• When: The last Friday in July at 6:00 PM. Opa!

Weekly Readings
Join us for weekly readings of the poems. Feel free to pull up a seat, bring your toga, and dive into the classics.

• When: Sundays, 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
• Where: The Tea Room.
• Host: Honor Rosellas will provide summaries and answer questions.

Inquiries: Contact the General Chief for specific details and to secure a copy of the celebrated Robert Fagles translation.

 

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Let the sky, the earth, the sea, and the winds sound.
Mountains fall silent.
Sounds and birds’ warbles cease.
For Phoebus, son of Zeus, light bearer King, shall keep us company.
Apollo, King of the sun and the idea of light,
Send your rays and light this sacred torch.

The Olympics
Citius, Altius, Fortius

The third weekend of July, the Olympic Games begin. The beautiful ceremony begins at 10 AM on Saturday. The ceremony is conducted entirely by members of the community, and the roles are taken with great care and seriousness.

The Original Olympics Games were for men and the high priestess alone. The Games were initially performed in the nude. We have altered this practice so that everyone can participate in our modern age. The Modern Games are organized by age and gender rather than by weight. Though we do not take on the exact traditions of the Games, we encourage participants to dress appropriately in the style of the Greeks; togas are worn over white shorts and a t-shirt. We also encourage entrants to make their own toga. The Priestess and the Maidens are dressed in flowing pleated gowns, and the Gods are draped in airy silks, representing their spirit bodies.

The Games begin with the traditional ceremony, the lighting of the torch from the fiery eyes of Apollo. His flame draws the Gods forward into the field. They will judge and watch over the athletes. Their goal is to find the best and most honorable competitors in each class.

 

 

The Priestess speaks,
“Apollo, God of the sun, the idea of light, send your divine rays and light to this humble place. And you, Zeus, give peace to all people on earth and wreath the winner of the Sacred Race.”

 

 

History of the Games
This cultural event strives to keep the spirit of the original games, wishing to make grace and honor paramount to the experience. Even though additional events were added over time, from chariot races to skateboarding, we strive to invoke the original form and balance of the games. We have changed a few things from the original. We have kept the games family friendly, allowing women and children to participate, and required that everyone is fully clothed.

The competition is divided by age, save wrestling, rather than weight, as it was in ancient times. The rules for the Games in Greece were as follows: To enter, one must have worked the entire year. One must have also trained every day for that year. One must be worthy, not indolent, nor based, low or lazy. If you are caught cheating, you will be flogged.

Some people often wonder, why do the Greek Olympic Statues have small genitals? The Greeks believed that idealizing large genitals meant you were of low character and possessed bad traits. If you had a large penis, you are considered more animal than man. A circumcised penis was a sign of slavery or that you were a barbarian. A balanced, proportional genitalia meant you were rational, intellectual, and authoritative.

In the past, other than the High Priestess, women were not allowed at the Games. The men entered the competition naked. Special olive oil was rubbed on their skin as protection from the sun, and their genitals were tied back with leather sinew.

In 1894, the Latin words Citius, Altius, Fortius [Faster, Higher, Stronger] were added as the motto for our modern-day Olympics. These words have stuck with the games ever since.

“I am the scion of Zeus, and the name I claim is Apollo;
now I have guided you hither across the great gulf of the deep sea,
not as intending you harm—instead, my sumptuous temple
here you will keep, that among all people so greatly is honored;
then you will know the immortals’ purposes; so at their pleasure
all of your days and forever, unceasingly, you will be honored.”

The Games
When the Athletes line up for their turn in each sport, they bow to God, who is watching and judging the game. They bow again and walk backward nine paces when they have completed their skill. This final bow ensures that if they should die on this day, their spirit will be carried by the dove directly to the throne of Apollo.

Winners & Closing Ceremony
Before the final race, the sound of the cornucopia-keras-bykani horn is trumpeted. Zeus then arrives. All the winners are celebrated with a sprig of laurel or willow when the race has been run. Zeus places the laurel wreaths, with ribbons, on the heads of the two winners. The Athletes are then carried around the track on their teammates’ shoulders. The winners each give a short speech full of grace and honor. Together they extinguish the large flame at the center of the field. The gods depart with Zeus to their heavenly home.

The champions return the small lit cauldron and sconce to the temple. They are met at the door by the Priestess. The torch is placed outside the temple door, and the cauldron on the altar. The Priestess hands them each an olive branch, and they burn it in the cauldron as an offering to the Gods. The smoke rises to the heavens. They celebrate with a glass of wine and water. The Priestess then brings the cauldron inside, where it will be cared for and tended to as it burns until next year. The following day, at dawn, the sconces outside the temple will be extinguished.

“Apete! I Summon the Gods. Let them judge in reasoned mind, benevolent heart, in good faith.”

Overview, Rules
There are five games, and the winner is not measured in gold or silver, but through sportsmanship and honor.

To be in the procession of the Priestess, Maidens and Athletes, you must be at least 14 years old. There is, however, one 9-year-old male who is chosen to fetch an olive or willow sprig from the sacred tree. His task is to climb the tree and cut two sprigs as a gesture of peace.

Since we are in the modern era, there are now five men and five women who represent the same sports. Though the genders are separated, the women join the men in standing upright and invoking the spirit and gesture of the mission.

It is highly recommended that men wear cups, women wear sports bras, and wrestlers wear headgear.

Games Rules
Phayllos of Kroton — Long-Jump
The long-jump is performed with weights, and you must land upright.

Hyacinthus — Discus
For the discus, you must stand inside the circle, and if you cross over the line, you are disqualified.

Antaeus — Wrestling
In wrestling, the winner is the one who is successful at getting his opponent’s hip or shoulder soiled in the dirt, though displaying elegance in your movements is essential.

Athena — Javelin
This weapon is thrown for both distance and accuracy. The contestant runs 120 feet and throws the weapon as far as possible. The javelin must land upright.

Hermes — Running
The runner who wins this competition is given the honor of the Calendar. The year becomes his and her namesake. He is treated like a king, adorned in ribbons and wears the Grand Wreath.

Each sport has its winner. Each winner receives a Palm leaf, a sprig of Laurel or Willow.

You will hear the word “Apete” throughout the games. This word means “GO!” The contestant can not move until the word is uttered by the Gods.

 

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Game Of Ages 
Since this is a family-friendly event, we have expanded the ages of the competitors and limited some by activity based on age and gender.

• Ages 9 and under, both male and female. All events except wrestling and javelin with a point. The children will make and toss their own sticks. Instruction regarding size and weight will be available at the Post Office and in the Newsletter.
• For those over the age of 49, there will be NO wrestling.
• Both males and females between the ages of 10 and 12 may compete against each other. Wrestling at this age will be based on weight for safety concerns.
• Groups in each competition are males and females according to age.
  13/16, 17/ 21, 22/28, 29/35, 36/42, 43/49, 50/63. Wrestling, based on weight.
• Please make sure you are healthy and fit if you wish to enter. For the games to be well-rounded, you are expected to compete in all the Games unless otherwise designated.
• There is an orientation and sign-up at the May Day Festival in order to enter the games. Myles Humble and Coach Stone will have a sign-up table at the Fair. Early or late entries, based on their approval. It is advised to begin a workout plan the next day. They will have a packet full of tips on how to get in shape. There will also be an orientation and demonstration on Decoration Day Weekend covering the rules and a chance to throw a few things around.
• There will be tips and a chance to practice offered from May through July.
• Wrestling in the gym: Wednesday, 7PM – 9PM. Saturday, 11AM – Noon.
  Javelin and Discus at the Track: Wednesday, 6PM – 7PM.
• If you wish to spend additional hours on the property, you must have an adult spotter with you at all times. Please, bring a walkie or a cellphone.
• Sign up for the Summer and Winter Olympics is on May Day. For more information, see Myles Humble and Coach Stone.

“Let The Games Begin. Apete!”

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Temple of Apollo Gate
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Proposal: The Apollo Gate
Overview: This project proposes the construction of a full-scale, open-air replica of the Portara—the famous 530 BC unfinished monumental gate of the Temple of Apollo on the island of Naxos, Greece. As a standalone threshold overlooking the scenic bluff, this iconic symbol will serve as a timeless frame for the prairie horizon and a signature welcome feature near the east hill and Sun Watchers area.

• The Blueprint: A massive, standalone stone gate with no roof and no surrounding walls.
• Dimensions: Approximately 20 feet tall, 12 feet wide, and 8 feet deep. (While the ancient original features a 30-ton lintel, our community build will scale the internal material to remain entirely practical).
• Location: Formally erected on a flat, highly visible landscape site—either atop the high prairie hill or flanking the main entrance road for maximum visual impact.
• Current Scope: No additional surrounding structures are planned at this time; the project covers only the foundational gate, proper site grading, and a basic gravel access path.
• Craftsmanship: To be executed by our master mason using fine Indiana limestone.
• Funding: Once the community provides a collective nod on the final numbers, a dedicated fundraising campaign will launch, combining a local community drive with potential major donor pledges. It is clean, bold, symbolic, and entirely timeless.

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History of the Greek Theatre
The Greek Theatre comes out of Athens, but its origins are to honor and celebrate the God Dionysus. He has been depicted as the God of wine, pleasure, festivity, farming, and madness. He is usually portrayed as an older middle-aged man holding a thyrsus (a magic wand) in one hand and a cup of wine in the other, wearing and draped in a crown of ivy.

At the very beginning of the Greek Theatre only one person wrote and played all parts of the play. Furthermore, as the topics grew more complex, two more speaking roles were added. No one else was allowed on stage other than the actors, which is how the chorus developed over time. There is an ongoing debate about whether Thespis was the first Greek actor and the originator of the tragedy genre. However, we do know that the origins of the term Thespian is derived from his name. The word actually means ‘goat song.’ Some historians surmise this is because a goat was sacrificed to Dionysus before each play was performed. We do not incorporate that part of the tradition in our celebration of the Greek Theatre, but we do save the God a seat, rest his thyrsos against his chair and fill a glass full of wine in case he decides to pay us a visit. Music is also essential in Greek theatre, it was used as background to accompany the chorus and in-between changes of scenes.

The Greek Theatres are very large and all in the shape of a crescent. They were open-air structures and built on a slope or a hill, which gave everyone, sometimes 15,000 people, a very good view to the play taking place below.

There are three basic parts to the theatre, the orchestra pit for the musicians, the skene (scene) or backdrop akin to a curtain behind the stage. It is usually a large rectangular structure where the actors may go to change their masks and the audience. Nothing has essentially changed in this structure of the Theatre since the Greeks began the art.

There were also three types of plays performed: Tragedy, Comedy, and Satyr. Tragedy and Comedy dealt with the here and now. Satyr was mostly about fantasy and myth; having a stab at the Gods.

Tragedy as an art form was so important that Aristotle dedicated a great deal of his life to developing the perfect structure for the genre.

The comedies were plays about imitating the absurd and ridiculous. Its origins are still unknown. Regardless, the most famous writer of the Greek comedy was Aristophanes. Some believe he wrote hundreds of plays, yet only 11 still exist.

All the parts of the play were played by men. They wore exaggerated masks; sad for tragedy, smiling for comedy. The dress and costumes were usually flowing, and the gestures were large and precise while bearing great meaning.

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Theatre
Aeschylus, c. 525–456 BC, Greece. Craft: Playwright. Known As: The father of tragedy. Quote: “Wisdom comes through suffering.”

Sophocles, c. 497–406 BC, Greece. Craft: Playwright. Known As: A master of Greek tragedy. Quote: “One must wait until the evening to see how splendid the day has been.”

Euripides, c. 480–406 BC, Greece. Craft: Playwright. Known As: A playwright who brought a new psychological depth to Greek drama. Quote: “The best of men is he who is most useful to his country.”

Aristophanes, c. 446–386 BC, Greece. Craft: Playwright. Known As: The father of comedy. Quote: “Quick to judge, slow to anger.”

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July & August

Greek Theatre
The Tragedy and the Comedy – 
During the 4th Weekend of July, the Theatre, Music, and Dance Clubs come together and perform traditional Greco-Roman plays Theatre In The Wood. For two nights, the clubs perform The Comedy and The Tragedy. These plays begin at twilight under a torch. Before each play, there is a short lecture about the history of The Greek Theatre. There is a small talk about the play in the Tearoom after the performance. If the crowd is large, we will use the lecture hall if available.

Friday at 6PM, the Theatre Club will perform Greek Tragedy. Selections from Song of Ilium – Iliad and Odyssey. Homer

Sunday at 6PM the theatre club will perform The Comedy, the Clouds, a play by Aristophanes. A package option will be offered for both Friday and Sunday plays, dinner, and lectures. All plays will be performed outside The Theatre In The Wood. If rain is in the forecast, the Lecture Hall or Theatre will hold the performance. Please see the Schedule.

Saturday Roman Family Picnic
The Tale of Romulus and Remus – — Puppetry Theatre – narrator music: reeds, bells.
The Death of the Etruscans and The Birth of S.P.Q.R. — Mask Theatre – narrator & eurythmy – music: lyre, bells, drum.
The Triumvirate – The Great Alliance – Tragic Play – actors – music: horns, drums.

This event takes place on the last Saturday in July or the 1st Saturday in August. Families may bring a picnic. The café will be serving Gazpacho Soup, a Greek Salad with White Italian bread, Italian Ice, Italian Cookies and Cannoli.

Performance Times:
Puppet – 2PM
Mask – 4PM
Play – 7PM

All performances take place at the theatre in the wood.s In-between times there will be sports games, water fun and hiking. All games stop when the bells toll. They will resume afterward. The skilled crafts will offer demonstrations at the odd hours starting at 11AM, strolling musicians will be strolling, and the pagans will be dancing in the woods, singing and reciting poetry to the gods and all the fairy folk. If the weather becomes wild, all theatre performances will be in the Lecture Hall, and skilled crafts in their elected studios. Play and sports will be conducted in the Gym until the weather passes.

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JULY SCHEDULE
The entire PEACH Community is closed July 4th. Offices closed July 1st through 5th.

The PEACH opens its doors wide in July. Summer is in full swing — the gardens are bursting, the studios are humming, and the festivals come one after another like a string of firecrackers. From Settler’s Days on the Farm to the Greek Olympics, July is the most festive and busiest month of the year. It’s High Summer, and there’s so much fun to have. The activities are endless, and the work throughout the year comes to fruition. This is also a time when our Residents, Members, and Volunteers can engage more with the local community and guests. We often say, ‘There is never nothing to do at the PEACH, but in July, there’s more than enough for everyone!’ See the schedule below for all dates and times of the activities. Welcome, neighbors, guests, and friends. The gates are open.

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I. Festivals & Celebrations 
All participants check in with Club Leaders the day before each event at 4PM. Potluck Dinner at 6PM. — (*Open to the public)

~Settler’s Days, On the Farm & Independence Day

• Settler’s Days on the Farm — July 1st & 2nd, 9AM–4PM. Farm. The community’s founding spirit celebrated at the source — the land, the animals, the crafts, the skills. All skill shops open and on display. *
• July Members Day — July 3rd, 9AM–4PM. Members & Guests only. Picnic, sports, equipment shed open. Bathrooms are open in the Art Building, 1st floor. Volunteers helping to clean will be there until 6PM.
• Independence Day — July 4th, Members: 10 AM – 10 PM –  Public: 7 PM–10PM. Grounds. Picnic, Concert, Lecture. Café moves to the Cafeteria. The entire PEACH Community is closed for regular business. *
• Lecture — American Revolution — The Colonists. First Friday, 7PM – Lecture Hal. *
• American Menu, 4th of July Picnic — In front of the Cafeteria. The Father and Son’s Club will gladly cook your Picnic Lunch. Limited to, Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Bratwurst, Weenies. Spread across the picnic table will be a Pot Luck Extravaganza: Chips, Coleslaw, Potato Salad and Salad Greens. Bring your bowl and a traditional homemade dish. The Cooking Club will be churning Milk into delicious Homemade Ice Cream. Also, the Café will offer bowls of Yankee Beef Stew and Sourdough Bread on July 3rd. *

~Bastille Days, French Film Fest & The Great Race

• Bastille Day & Artisan Fair — July 14th, 10AM–6PM. Art Plaza. All artisan shops on display. Silent Auction & Raffle at Fensalir. Live music and art. *
• Bastille Day 17-Hour Film Festival —  July 14th 10PM Friday through 3PM Saturday. *
• 24-Hour Bicycle Race & Follies —  Friday 6PM through Saturday 6PM. Community-wide. The Bike Shop open 24 hours. Co-op is open 24 hours. Café is open until Midnight. Tea Room is pen Until 2AM. RIDER: Check-in, tents/cots Friday 9AM. Racer Registration 1PM — 3PM. Dinner 3PM through 5PM. 6PM GO!  Saturday 6PM STOP! Winners and Pictures. Follies Producers – Arrive 1 hour before you conduct your activity. * Must register on May Day
• Lecture —  French Revolution: A History of the French Revolution. 2nd Friday, 7 PM. Followed by the 1935 film, Tale of Two Cities. 2nd Friday. Theatre. The New France — The Biography of Napoleon Bonaparte. 2nd Saturday, 4:30PM. Followed by Dinner in the Café at 6PM, and The Silent Film, 8PM. Theatre. *
• French Menu, Bastille Days — Crêpes, Sweet cream and strawberries. Spinach, basil, cheese and mushroom. Beer, squash and cinnamon. Peppered chicken, broccoli and cheese. *

~The Greeks 

• Mondays —  “A Greek People!” Lectures: Gods, Philosophy, Heroes, Historic Timeline. 7 PM. *
• Lecture: The Greek Olympics  — 3rd Friday, 7PM. Lecture Hall I. *
• Greek Olympics — 3rd Saturday July, 10AM–4PM. Chapel, Library Field. Ancient Greek athletic competitions, music and dance. Member’s Only. All ages welcome.
• Lecture: The Gods and the Constitution of Athens by Aristotle, written 350 BC.  4th Friday in July, 7PM. *
• Greco-Roman Theatre Workshop   —   Last week in July. Registration required. Contact: Anatoly Bergman. (Members & University Accepted).
• Theatre In-the Round. Greek Performance  —  Last Friday in July or 1st Friday in August, 5PM (see Newsletter). Followed by a Presentation of Ancient Instruments, Greek Dancing, Greek Plays. The Persians, by Aeschylus. Sunday, 2PM–6PM. Outdoor Theatre in the Round. (Members & University Accepted).
• Greek Menu, Month Of July — Appetizers  —  Baba Ganoush, Hummus, Flaming Saganaki, Rolled Stuffed Grape Leaves, Garlic Stuffed Olives, Steamed Artichoke in Garlic Butter, Greek yogurt with fruit. Lunch and Dinner – — Greek Salad & Fasolada, Spanish Pie, Lemon-Pepper Chicken, Asparagus with goat’s milk yogurt, herbs and roasted almonds. Desert  —  Baklava made with honey from our bees. Refreshment  —  ellinikos kafes, iced lemons with rose water, Imperos elder flower soda, Mr Q cucumber soda. *

     Nóstima!

II. Clubs
Summer Studio hours in effect. No Shop July 4th. Members, Studio at will unless noted. Studio access: 24/7 for skilled members only; general arts members use regular hours with appointment, time banker required.

IIa. Fine Arts
Summer performances and festival rehearsals in full swing. Dance, Theatre, and Music preparing for Settler’s Days, Independence Day, Bastille Day, and the Greek Olympics and Theatre.

Dance and Movement Club — Time: 24/7. Topic: Skilled Members. Location: Dance Studio Northwoods.

• Russian Dance — 7AM. Ballet MWF. Hopak T-R-S.
• Focus: Rehearsal, Event — American, French, Greek. S, 2PM–4PM & R, 7PM–9PM.
• Practice — Roman Circus. S, 1PM–4PM.
• Couples Dancing Lessons — T, 7PM–8PM. S, 4PM–6PM.
• Eurythmy — F, 10AM–Noon. Curative: F, 1PM–5PM (appointments only).
• Personal Dance Studio — Specialty Dance — M–W, 1PM–3PM, 3PM–5PM. Sign Up.

Film & Photography Club —

• Film Work — Time: F, 7PM. Klint Art Building, Theatre.
• Film Friday — 8PM. Topic: Greeks and Gods. Saturday Matinée 2PM. Location: Klint Art Building Theatre.
• Bastille Day Film Festival — French, Swedish, Indie, Amateur Shorts. 10PM Friday through 3PM Saturday.
• Film Class — Time: 1st Sunday, 4PM–6PM. Topic: Intro 8mm, Theatre Craft. Location: Lower Level — Klint Art Building.
• Photography — Time: Studio open 24/7 to members. Dark Room 8AM–10PM. Location: Lower Level — Klint Art Building.
• Photography Classes — Time: D, 4PM–6PM. Topic: Photo Studio. Location: Lower Level — Klint Art Building.

Music Club —

• Concert Band Performance Rehearsals — Time: T–W–R, 4PM–9PM. Topic: Settler’s Days, Independence Day, Greek Olympics. Lower Level — Klint Art Building.
• Epic Concert Band — Time: Friday 7PM–10PM. Topic: Sight Reading. Lower Level — Klint Art Building.
• Choir Performance Rehearsals — Time: T–W–R, 4PM–9PM. Topic: Festival Performances. Lower Level — Klint Art Building.
• Choir Rehearsals — Time: R, 7PM–9PM. Topic: Practice & Warm-ups. Chapel.
• Chamber Ensemble — Time: M, 7PM–9PM. Topic: Rehearsals & Sight Reading. Lower Level — Klint Art Building.
• Wind Ensemble — Time: T, 7:30PM. Topic: Rehearsals & Sight Reading. Lower Level — Klint Art Building.

Music Performances —

• Independence Day Concert — Time: July 4th, 2PM–4PM. Patio. Topic: Americana. (Café moves to Cafeteria for the day.)
• Greek Olympics Performance — Time: 4th Saturday July. Topic: Ancient Greek Music & Dance.
• Greco-Roman Theatre — Time: 5th Saturday & Sunday, 2PM–6PM. Outdoor Theatre in the Woods.

Painting —

• The Art of Oil & Gouache — Time: T, R, 2PM–5PM. Topic: Oil & Gouache. Location: Klint Art Building.

Theatre —

• Summer Theatre Club — Time: T–W–R, 4PM–9PM. Topic: Greco-Roman Theatre. Gym & Outdoor Theatre.
• Roman Circus Rehearsals — Time: Saturday 1PM–4PM. Location: Gym. (Begins July, runs through August.)

Theatre Performances —

• Greco-Roman Theatre — Time: 5th Saturday & Sunday July, 2PM–6PM. Outdoor Theatre in the Woods.

 

IIb. Folk Art —
Summer collecting and craft season in full swing. Papermaking, natural dyes, basketry. Nature field trips posted on bulletin board and online.

Bakers Club —

• Summer Bread — Time: Monday 4PM. Topic: Summer Breads & Pastries. Location: Cafeteria.

Book Binding —

• Art Of Book Making — Time: Saturday Classes 9AM–Noon. Topic: History & Background of Book Binding. Small Book, Basic Stitch. Intro to Tools and Collecting Materials. Apprentices — W–R–F, 10AM–4PM. T, Farmer’s Market, 10AM–4PM. Location: Big House. Bastille Day Artisan Fair 10AM–4PM. Closed July 1st through 5th.

Cordwaining —

• Art of Show Making — Time: Saturday Classes 9AM–Noon. Topic: Leather and hemp sandal making. Apprentices Hours W–R–F, 10AM–4PM. T, Farmer’s Market, 10AM–4PM. Location: Big House. Bastille Day Artisan Fair 10AM–4PM.

Culinary Arts Club —

• Cooking — Class I — Time: Wednesday, 10AM–Noon. Topic: Collecting Farm Foods, Refrigeration, Kitchen Tools.
• Class II — Time: 2nd & Last Wednesday, 1PM–5PM. Topic: Lecture, History of Food. Potluck. Location: Cafeteria. No Classes July 4th.

Folk Arts Clubs —

• Crafts — Time: M–W–F, 9AM–Noon. Topic: Craft Class — Angel Wisps, Papermaking, Quilting, Sewing, Weaving Potholder. Location: Klint Art Building. No Classes July 4th.
• Field Trip — Time: F–S–D, 9AM–Noon. Topic: Nature collecting, Drying & Soap Making. Dates and times posted online and on bulletin board. Location: Meet-up at the Skilled Shed.

Sewing Club —

• Quilting & Costumes — Time: M–W, 9AM–Noon, and at will. Topic: Quilting. Summer costumes. Location: Klint Art Building, top floor and Mom & Tots Patio Room. No Classes July 4th.

Stained Glass —

• Lamp Making & Studio Work — Time: S, 11AM–2PM & W, 5PM–7PM. Topic: Lamps, Windows, Individual Creations. Location: Swan Building 4th Floor. No Solo Studio.

 

IIc. Skilled Art
All shops open regular summer hours. No Shop July 4th.

Blacksmything —

• Journeymen — Time: T–W–R–F–S, 9AM–4PM. Journeymen Only. Topic: Introduction, Rules, Safety, Itinerary, Demonstration. Saturday Class 1PM–4PM. Demonstrations Settler’s Days & Bastille Day Artisan Fair. Location: Studio Buildings. No Solo Studio. No Shop July 4th.

PEACH Farm & Garden Club —  (* Open to the public).

• PEACH FARM — Time: Sun up till sun down. Topics: July 1st Farm meeting 7PM. Monthly Schedule. Location: Farmer’s House. Check-in — Summer farm and garden work in full swing. All hands welcome.
• Ground Walkers — 3 volunteers rotate, 7 elders backup. Follow list, check for distress.
• BBT Dailies — Ongoing daily care essentials & animal care. Morning and afternoon chores at the crack of dawn. Location: Barn & Busy Triangle.
• Tuesdays — Farmer’s Market in the parking lot 10AM–4PM. No Farmer’s Market week of July 4th. If weather is harsh, vendors move to the gym. *
• ADMIN — Check schedule for impromptu guest speakers.
• Gardens — Landscaping, watering, weeding, berry picking.
• Orchard — Pears, cherries, early plums.
• Knotting & Whittling — After Dinner. Location: Farmer’s House.

Glassblowing —

• Studio & Factory — Time: M, W, 4PM–8PM. F, 2PM–6PM. Topic: Studio. Location: Swan Factory. No Solo Studio. No Shop July 4th.

Masonry & Mosaic —

• Apprenticeship — Time: Between 8AM and 7PM. Apprenticeship model — learn by doing. Topic: The Art Building floor project and going out on jobs with Kip. Location: Mason’s Shed, Job site, Klint Art Building & Small Office Next to Swan Building. Closed all Holidays.

Pottery & Ceramics —

• Pinch & Coil  — Time: T & R, 1PM–4PM. Topic: Pinch Pots & Coiling. Studio Rules. Itinerary. Location: Studio Buildings. Demonstrations Bastille Day Artisan Fair.

Print Shop & Printmaking —

• Wood Carving — Time: T–R, 9AM–Noon. S, 9AM–Noon. Topic: Wood Carving. T, 10AM–4PM Farmer’s Market. Bastille Day Artisan Fair 10AM–4PM. Gutenberg-style printing demonstrations Bastille Day. Location: Printer’s House, Post Office, Farmer’s Market.

Woodworking —

• Studio Work — Time: W–F, 1PM–4PM. Topic: Building, Drawing, Design, Layout, Carving. Location: Studio Buildings.

 

IId. Educational Art Book Clubs — There are a number of Book Clubs within the community based on topic, genre and age. The Weekly Book Club is held in the Great Room in front of our beautiful stone fireplace. For smaller Book Club groups, there are several available meeting rooms, as well as the library. Please check with the Scheduling Office. We ask that participants please clean up after their meeting, replacing chairs, wiping tables, sweeping and vacuuming, so that all is clean and orderly for other group meetings in the future. Book Clubs may form several groups and meet more than once a week. Check the Book Club Schedule in C&K.

• Book Club for Adult — Time: R, 7PM. Topic: The Epic — Homer. Location: Lobby. ALT-Locations: Administration, Solon, Cabin & Library Buildings.
• Book Club for Teens — Time: F, 4PM. Topic: The Epic — Homer. Location: Library Conference Room. ALT-Locations: Administration, Solon, Cabin & Library Buildings.
• Book Club for Children — Between the ages of 8 and 11 — Time: S, 2PM. Topic: 1 hour of reading out loud in the Administration Building Lobby by the fireplace. Location: Library.
• Book Club for Tots — Between the ages of 3 and 7 — Time: 2nd and 4th Sunday at 2PM. Topic: Fairy Tales told by the puppet troupe. Location: Mom and Tots Room.
• Book Club for Children — Between the ages of 8 and 11 — Time: S, 2PM. Topic: 1 hour of reading out loud in the Administration Building Lobby by the fireplace. Location: Library.

Business Club —

• Business Basics — Time: Adv. M–W, 3PM. Beg. M–W, 4PM. Topic: Summer Business Basics. Location: The Cabin. No Classes July 4th.

Father & Sons Club —

• Summer Skills — Time: M, 7PM–9PM. S, 10AM–4PM. Topic: Summer Skills — Archery, Fishing, Sailing, Camping. Meetings Monday 7PM. Location: Farm & Admin. Free Speech Conference Room. No Classes July 4th.

Goethean Science —

• Personal Observations – No Classes July. ~Programme begins August 28th. See August Schedule. (Public & University Must Register).

Home Life Club —

• Group Meetings — Office Hours: T, R, 10AM–Noon. Group Meetings — Time: 7PM, 2nd Wednesday of each Month. Topic: Our Community. Location: The Cabin. No Meeting July 4th.

Lecture Series — History of Western Culture  — (* Open to the public)

• Jupiter Day  —  “A Greek People!” Lectures: Gods, Philosophy, Heroes, Historic Timeline.  Time: 7 PM. *
• Lecture — Topic: The Greek Olympics  —  Time: Third Friday, 7PM. Location: Lecture Hall I.
• Lecture  — Topic: The Gods and the Constitution of Athens by Aristotle, written 350 BC.  4th Friday in July, 7PM. *
• Greco-Roman Theatre — Topic: Workshop  & Lectures — Time: Last week in July. Registration required. Contact: Anatoly Bergman.
• History of Western Civilization — Time: 7PM, 1st and 2nd Wednesday. Topic: History of The Greeks. Location: Lecture Hall I — Admin Building. Speakers: Professor James Burke & Alexander Archiver. Special Lectures July 1st through 4th — Early American Settler & Founding of the US. *
• Art History of Western Civilization — Time: 7PM, 1st and 2nd Mondays. Topic: History of Western Painting & Sculpture — Greek & Roman. Location: Lecture Hall I, Admin Building. Speakers: Professor Knestor Jackdaws & Alexander Archiver. *
• Philosophy History of Western Civilization — Time: 7PM, 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Friday. Topic: The Greeks — Socrates, Plato, Aristotle. Location: Lecture Hall I. Speakers: Alexander Archiver & Keith Woods. *
• Religion & Spirituality Series — Time: 7PM, 1st Sunday of the Month. Topic: Greek Mysteries. Location: Chapel. Guest Speaker: Rev. Bergmann.

Mom & Tots —

• Scheduled Outings & Play — Time: M-W-F, 9AM–Noon. Topic: Regular Schedule — Outside Water & Sandbox Play, Baking, Nature Walks, Storytime. Location: Admin Building Play Room & Patio. No Classes Week of July 4th.

Writer’s Club —

• Writing For Theatre — Time: 2nd Saturday 1PM–3PM. Topic: Understanding the Theatre. No Meeting July 4th.

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III. Sports & Movement All summer sports in full swing. (*Open to the public)

Dance Studio In The Woods — Open to all performers at various times. See Dance Club Schedule.

Father & Sons — Archery, Fishing, Sailing, Camping. With permission others may join. See Schedule and Itinerary.

Field Sports, At-Will — Tennis, badminton, softball, hiking, camping, fishing, biking. Summer equipment available M–D 8AM–6PM. Please return all equipment to the shed when finished. If something is broken please report it to Nancy Dean, Rev. Graham or Father Tim.

Roman Circus Rehearsals — Saturday 1PM–4PM, ages 12 and up. Begins July. Location: Gym. *

Softball Teams — Tuesday 4PM ages 12–16. Thursday 4PM mixed ages and picnic. Thursday 7PM men’s softball. Field & Gym. *

Spatial Dynamics — Saturday mornings. Tiny dancers 9AM–10:30AM ages 6–9 and 12–15. Ages 16 and up 11AM–12:30PM. *

Sun Walkers — Daily, 10 minutes before sunrise. Chapel Door. Open to the Public Without Distress. *

Yoga — Dance Studio In The Woods. Independent Group. M–F 8AM–9AM *

 

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.IV. Spiritual Services — Sundays 7AM, 10AM, Noon. Holiday Services — check schedule. Note: Yearly Schedule Link via Admin: Nancy Dean. Everyone is welcomed, however, please check-in with the host before attending.

• Ásatrúarfélagið Magnus Hjaltason — Asatru.
• Revered Thomas Graham — Lutheran.
• Father Timothy Meadows — Catholic.
• Revered Rosemary Bergman — Christian Community.

 

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.V. Administrative Offices closed July 1st through 5th. Regular Business Hours, 9AM–5PM. Meetings, Thursdays 2PM, Conference Room.

Office of the President — Contact Nancy Dean for scheduling and appointments.

Community Events Committee — 1st and 3rd Weeks, Thursday 1PM, Library Room 1.

Elder’s Club & Guardians — Thursdays, 4PM, Conference Room. Potluck dinner.

Festival & Seasonal Events Calendar Committee — Members meet M–W–R, 9AM–Noon (by appointment), Festival’s Office, Library Room 2. All participating leaders meet the night before each event at 7PM for updates and last-minute changes. Potluck Dinner at 6PM (in the cafeteria).

Guardians — First Thursday of the month, Noon–4PM. Lunch served in the Conference Room.

Maintenance — Regular hours. Leave a phone message, fill out a form at the Post Office, or contact online. Emergency number for after-hours only.

Residents — Residents are asked to keep a watchful eye for any problems or emergencies and report them to the police if necessary, but always notify maintenance immediately. If it causes you worry, it is not a burden, we want to know. Please use common sense, do not put yourself in harm’s way. Never speculate — report as many physical and factual details as possible, including numbers, times, and dates. We want everyone who lives, works, and visits our community to remain safe and always feel that they can enjoy our community without Eris or Discordia

 

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VI. Businesses
All Businesses Closed July 4th.
All Businesses Closed Mondays — Some Closed Sundays (call first).
The PEACH is not automated, it is a People Oriented Community [POC].
Please keep that in mind and call first to see if the business is open or in attendance. If we are here a person will answer.

Bicycle & Ski Co-Op — Summer Hours: T–W–R–S 10AM–6PM. F 10AM–10PM. D 10AM–4PM. Open 24 hours during Bastille Days & Cycle Follies. 24/7 Emergency Bicycle Repair Shed in back. Closed Mondays.

Café Four Seasons — Summer Hours: T–W–R 11AM–8PM. F–S 10AM–9PM. Saturday Morning Farmer’s Breakfast: 8AM–11AM. Sunday Brunch: 11AM–2PM. Open until Midnight during Cycle Follies. Café moves to the Cafeteria July 4th. July Menu: American, French, Greek. Lunch 11AM–2PM. Dinner 4PM–8PM. Closed Mondays.

Charlotte “Lotte” Gallery — Library Hours 9AM–5PM. S, 9AM–2PM. PEACH Artist’s Work always for sale.

Daughters of Asclepius Apothecary — Summer Hours: T,W,R,F,S, 10:00 AM — 6:00 PM, and by Appointment. Services: Field Trips and Preparation, S 9AM-3PM. Delivery: 11AM-4PM. Closed Sundays & Mondays.

Daughters of Asclepius Clinic — Clinic Hours: T,W,R,F. 9AM-3PM. Home Visits After, 4PM (appointment only).  Lecture : The Art of Medicine and Healing, Rafael – August 1st, 7PM. Closed Sunday & Monday.

Four Winds Co-Op — Summer Hours: T–W–R–F–S 9AM–9PM. D, 11AM–4PM. Marie-Hélène’s Apple Cake 1 week. Open all night during Cycle Follies. Closed Mondays.

Four Winds Co-Op Bakery — Summer Hours: T–W–R–F–S 7AM–2PM. D, 7AM–Noon. July Only Marie-Hélène’s Apple Cake. Closed Mondays.

Farmer’s Market — Tuesday 10AM–4PM, Circle Drive. Gym if weather is harsh. For a table call the Farmer’s Wife. No Farmer’s Market week of July 4th.

Fensalir Thrift Shoppe — Summer Hours: T–W–R–F–S 10AM–4PM. Closed Sundays & Mondays. Call to arrange drop-offs & pick-ups. Always 10% off with any theatre ticket. Silent Auction & Raffle July 14th & 15th. Also see table at Farmer’s Market. 

Mason & Mosaic — Irregular Hours, CALL. Always M–D 8AM–7PM. Closed all Holidays. Masonry, Walls, Penny & Mosaic Floors.

Musicians — Many people ask us about our strolling musicians. Folk, Classical, Solo, Duet, Piano, etc. Available for many special events. Contact Nancy Dean in the office for direct connection to our instrumentalists and entertainers.

PEACH Farm — Summer Business Hours: 9AM – 5PM. Every Tuesday From May through October the Farm manages and participates in the Farmer’s Market Located at the end of the road in the parking lot. If the weather is harsh, all vendors will move to the gym. The Farm along with the Swan Factory helps in the matter if Weddings in the Atrium and Reception in the Swan Factory Lunch Room.

Post Office — Regular Hours M–F 9AM–4PM. S 9AM–Noon.

Print Shop — Monthly Newsletter.

St. Crispin’s Cordwaining — Hours W–R–F 10AM–4PM, and by appointment. Saturday Classes, 9AM-Noon: Leather and hemp sandal making. Tuesday Farmer’s Market 10AM–4PM. Bastille Day Artisan Fair 10AM–4PM.

Swan Glass Factory — Summer Hours: M–F 9AM–4PM. Closed Lunch Noon–1PM.

Tè Chay Tea Room & Confectionery — Summer Hours: T–W–R–F–S, 2PM–10PM. D, 11AM–9PM. Feature Menu July – Baklava, Lemon Ice, and Custard with fresh fruit in season.

Tea Room July Events

• Tuesday 6:30PM till close — Chess, 6 tables. Contact: General Chief.
• Wednesday 8PM till close — Live Open Poetry, 6 tables. Contact: Emily Dickinson.
• Thursday 6PM till close — Candlelight Conversations, 12 tables. Contact: Staff.
• Saturday [TBA] — Conversation With The Author, 10 tables. Contact: Silvia Zelts.
• Sunday 11AM–2PM — Musical Trios, Duets, Solo. Contact: Staff.
• Sunday 2PM–4PM — Trivia, 10 tables. Contact: Greg Smith.
• Sunday 4PM–6PM — Homer’s Odyssey. Discussion – You are here.
• Sunday 6PM–9PM — Epic Poetry Reading: Currently: The Iliad & The Odyssey. Dress for the occasion.

In The Closet: Chess Boards, Backgammon, Mancala, Hounds and Jackals, Hnefatafl, Scrabble, Cribbage, Go, Chinese Checkers, Tarot. The bookshelf is full of Poetry and Short Stories, available at all times. Sit in the Tea Room or out on the porch. The Tea Room is self-order, but we serve. Contact: General Chief for closet storage and all game schedules.

Vidar & Seshat Book Binding — Hours W–R–F 10AM–4PM, and by appointment. Classes, S, 9AM- Noon, Geometrical leather punching. Tuesday Farmer’s Market 10AM–4PM. Bastille Day Artisan Fair  10AM–4PM. Closed July 1st through 5th.

 

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VII. Community Events
July 4th Picnic & Concert — Members & Guests. 11AM–9PM. Grounds & Cafeteria. Nothing scheduled — come hangout, bring a picnic, sports gear. Equipment shed open. Bathrooms open Art Building 1st floor.

Contra Dancing & Potluck — Saturday, 7PM–10PM. Location: Gym or Swan Factory Lunchroom. Members and Guests only.

Chapel — Sundays & Holidays. Services Information: Newsletter, Chapel Reader Board, and The Front Office. Open to the Public Without Distress.

Eurythmy — Friday, 10AM–Noon, Movement. 1PM–5PM, Curative (appointments only). Dance Studio in the Woods.

Farmer’s Market — Tuesday, 10AM–4PM. Location: Circle Drive, Admin Building, or gym if weather is harsh. Open to the Public Without Distress. No Market week of July 4th.

Sun Walkers — Daily, 10 minutes before sunrise. Meet at Chapel Door. Open to the Public Without Distress.

Sunset Watchers — Daily, 1 hour before sunset. Meet at Track Stands. Open to the Public Without Distress.

Yoga — Monday, 10AM–Noon. Location: Dance Studio in the Woods. Open to the Public Without Distress.

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VIII. Resources & Classes Members & Guests only, with exception.
Family Education — Family Gardening at will. Home & Community Walk-in Wednesdays 4PM–9PM.

Goethean Science — No Classes July. Programme begins August 28th. (See August Schedule.)

History Lectures — History of Western Civilization: The Greeks. 1st and 2nd Wednesdays 7PM. Lecture Hall I. Open to the Public Without Distress.

Languages — Study at will. Audio in Library. Independent meet-ups at the Tea Room. Study and practice, Greek & Latin. W, 9AM–Noon.

Library & Charlotte “Lotte” Gallery — Hours: M through R 9AM–5PM. F 6PM. S, 9AM–2PM. Open to the Public Without Distress.

Mosaics — Outdoor and indoor marble work continues through July with Master Mason Kipling Scott. Contact Kip, or see schedule for dates.

Newsletter — Hours: M–F 9AM–Noon. Monthly Newsletter: Released Weekend of the 15th. Submission Due: 1st Monday of the month. Volunteers Welcomed.

News & Radio — Music and books based on season. Broadcast LIVE: Settler’s Days. Independence Day Concert. Bastille Day Bike Race. Greek Olympics. Radio Show Schedule Open to the Public Without Distress.

Philosophy Lectures — History of Western Civilization: The Greeks — Socrates, Plato, Aristotle. Fridays 7PM. Lecture Hall I. Film follows at 8PM in the Theatre. Open to the Public Without Distress.

Radio — Chapter A Day — July: The Epic — Homer. Open to the Public Without Distress.

Salon Rambouillet — Submit need of this room for the year by Labor Day — 1st come 1st served. If there are conflicts please resolve them amicably. Contact Nancy Dean in the office.

Spiritual Wisdom — Pagan, Christian Groups, Junto Club. Check schedule. Open to the Public Without Distress.

Strolling Musicians — Throughout July, strolling musicians play old and familiar tunes. Grace them with a few sovereigns if you can. Available for birthdays, anniversaries, and just-because. Chapel, Swan Factory at Lunch, Dance Studio In the Woods, Art Lobby, Admin Lobby, Elder Building, Tea Room, Café, Kindergarten, Happily Walking the Grounds.

Studio — Open to all members based on skill level and attendant present.

 

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MISC — Announcements Outside & Inside Organizations News & Hosted Events.

Paper Bluegrass Fest — Printer’s Members & Guest Event. Community welcome by invitation. Contact Albert Kirchner. Date TBA — 3rd Friday & Saturday in August. Note for planning.

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Addendum — What’s New, Proposals, Updates, Topics. What’s on the agenda? Get informed early.

Proposal to build Apollo’s Gate gate/threshold.

Proposal – Prepper Store. “The Sutler” (zoetelaar) Update – Mission Statement. Updates – UP Expansion — Long-Term SEEDS Community Goal. Proposal – Basque Shepherd — Community Recruitment Goal. Ongoing – University Partnership & Academic Credit Goals. Update – Guardian Selection & Governance. Update – Time Banking. Update – Volunteer Guidelines. Topic – Our Foundation Relationship. Ongoing – Community Outreach & Partnership Goals. Updates – Theatre Development Goals.

End Note July arrives like a brass band and leaves you wondering where the month went. The farm fed us, the festivals dazzled us, the bicycle raced past in the dark, and Homer waited in the Tea Room on Sunday afternoons. There is, as always, never nothing to do at the PEACH.

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