by WebPost | Oct 17, 2022 | Announcement
Clearing Buildings & Grounds invites all members and attenders to join us for a work day out at The Clearing on Saturday, November 5 from 9am -3pm. We would very much love to have other Friends join in on our work on a number of projects:
- Completing the interior sheathing of the Large Sleeping Cabin.
- Replacing a number of showerheads in the Lodge.
- Repairing/Replacing the privy that got smashed by a dead tree.
- Replacing vinyl table coverings at the Pavilion.
As always, all skill levels are welcomed and encouraged to come!
Stuff you should consider bringing:
- A mask for when we have to be indoors
- Your lunch! And maybe some snacks and/or any beverage you want beyond the water that is available at The Clearing
- Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty; wear layers that you can put on or take off depending on the temperature.
- Sturdy shoes or boots
- A hat
- Work gloves
- Bug repellant (ticks may still be active)
- Sunscreen
- Tools, if you have them, although the Clearing Buildings & Grounds Committee members will bring our extra tools to share.
Anyone with questions is welcome to email or call me, Ted Heck (Co-Clerk of the Clearing Buildings & Grounds Committee), at ted.heck@vdh.virginia.gov or 804-726-1056. Since three of the major projects are indoors or in covered areas, we won't plan a rain date.
The Clearing is in Amelia County, at 14006 Genito Road, Amelia CH, VA 23002, about a 40 minute drive southwest of the Meetinghouse. We look forward to seeing you there!
by WebPost | Dec 29, 2021 | Announcement
Worship at The Clearing will take a break over the winter and resume in the spring, in either March or April. Watch for forthcoming announcements.
by WebPost | Feb 21, 2021 | Announcement
The Clearing Building & Grounds Committee invites Richmond Meeting members to join us for three days this spring, preparing the Clearing for the 2021 season and our annual RFM Spring Retreat (which will be mostly virtual, but we may have some portion at The Clearing). This is a great opportunity to spend some time getting to know folks in the Meeting and getting to know The Clearing. Please mark your calendars and join us if you're able! All levels of ability are welcome The dates are:
Each workday will start at 9:00 am and go to about 4:00 pm (give or take an hour), depending on what jobs we have to get done that day.
Some of the things we will be working on include clearing campsites and trails, replacing some signage around the property, sweeping out the Pavilion (floors, cabinets, cobwebs on the ceiling, etc.) and replacing the tablecloths on the Pavillion tables, and (with a little luck that it all comes together!) assembling some new picnic tables outside of the Lodge to replace the older ones that are falling apart.
Stuff you should consider bringing:
- A mask for when we have to be within 6 ft of each other or indoors
- Your lunch! And maybe some snacks and/or any beverage you want beyond the water that is available at The Clearing
- Clothes that you don't mind getting dirty, wear layers that you can put on or take off depending on the temperature.
- Sturdy shoes or boots
- A hat
- Work gloves
- Bug repellant
- Sunscreen
- Tools, if you have them, although the Clearing Buildings & Grounds Committee members will bring our extra tools to share. The following might be useful: rakes, clippers, loppers or shears for trimming vegetation, a hammer, and tools for digging up roots (very useful for preventing the vegetation from growing back in the campsites and trails as quickly).
Anyone with questions is welcome to call me, Ted Heck (Clerk of the Clearing Builds & Grounds Committee) with questions, at 804-726-1056.
