Exciting Things Happening in the Barn

Planning and preparations are well under way for the 7th annual Zeal for Teal Scrapbooking and Craft extravaganza. This year, as you have likely already heard, we are telling our gals to get out the jeans and overalls. Our DOWN ON THE FARM theme is simple yet guaranteed to be a whole lot of fun. 

Even if you are not particularly crafty, bring your button box to sort, or your photographs to organize. Maybe your laptop could use cleaning out. How about those socks that need darning or the repairs that need doing - yes, of course you can bring your sewing machine! Just come on out and spend some quality time laughing & learning with some pretty good prizes throughout the day!

We'll be hanging around in the barn and the country kitchen, sharing a good cup of coffee or two and maybe a juicy bit of news.

We'll have fun pinning the tail on those ornery cows competing with anyone who dares muddy their boots on stage. We'll be digging into the boiled eggs and farmer sausage to everyone's delight. Can't wait to see what our farmers' wives are cooking up for lunch. Mmmm. I can smell those pies already.

And watch out for those Cow Patties!

Heather Clemmer is returning to treat all our farm girls to a well deserved bit of pampering. Come sit back in our comfy chairs and enjoy a free mini manicure.

The ever popular Silent Auction and Penny Table will have prizes to suit and tempt both city or country gal alike. Don't forget to bring along a little extra shopping money. The Country Market will be open for business and will be selling all sorts of great goodies.

Of course this day is about raising awareness and learning all about how we need to pay attention to our bodies. Ovarian Cancer is often called the silent killer because the disease is so insidious and quiet and is often diagnosed in the later stages because of that. Come join us and help us make a noise. We will have a fantastic day away from routine and sharing some intimate & joyful moments.

This day is for YOU. Bring your daughter, granddaughter, mom, grandmom, aunt, niece, sister, neighbour - the more the merrier. Check out the registration package on the right to register. It's not too late. We still have room in the barn for YOU!

EARLY BIRD DEADLINE FRIDAY 14TH 2014!

Don't Delay. Sign up TODAY! 

    Almost last call farmer girls! We are getting down to the crunch for Early Bird deadliine. TWO - count'em - two days away - February 14th - a SWEETHEART of a deal.

     Get your registration forms in and your early bird fees and you will be officially allowed in the barn. (Don't worry we'll still let you in after February 14th but it will be $45 instead of $40). And you don't want to miss this great day! We've got some DOWN ON THE FARM surprises lined up for everyone. Dig out those overalls and blue jeans and get ready for a knee slappin' good time.

P.S. Some have registered but we don't have the $$ yet! We need to have your payment in before the sheep come home to roost. Or is that before the chickens fill the pen Or maybe before the rooster crows. Anyway - the point is, we need to hear from you soon.


     P.P.S.And if you haven't registered, please do so over there! Yep - right there. Can you see it? You got it. Sign up now before you forget.

Down on the Farm

     Yippee! We are back in the saddle. Zeal for Teal 2015, our annual fundraiser (raising funds for the Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope) is gearing up for one amazing experience.

      Dig out those blue jeans and overalls and come join us down on the farm.

     We are planning another full and fantastic day of scrapbooking, crafting and all sorts of other
barn-raising fun. Stay tuned for details.

     We just wanted to let you know about the EARLY BIRD SPECIAL. Check out the details on the right hand side - yep! Over there. The deadline for saving some $$ is February 14th, 2015. Just do it!

 

  And more good news. This year- you can register online.  Just follow the guidelines and consider yourself welcomed into the corral.

   





 Keep an eye on our Facebook page, too, for updates.

Land Ahoy! Save the Date.

   

 Pirates and Scallywags alike, we are looking forward to spending some mighty fine time on the high seas with you. Saturday, April 26th at the Drayton Arena is the place to be. Hard to believe that this will be our 6th Annual Zeal for Teal Celebration. What a faithful crew we have. It's good to see our mates return year after year and it's equally exciting to receive new folk into our clan. 

     For those who are already registered, don't forget the fun we had last year with the Fashion Show. We are doing it again, so dig out those duds and be a mighty fine pirate! Of course you don't have to don bangle earrings and pirate pantaloons - maybe a hint of teal? We just want you to join us for another wonderful day of remembering and celebrating. It is always a bittersweet time because we celebrate and rejoice for the survivors and for the advancements that have been made in ovarian cancer research, but our hearts are also saddened for the gals who have lost their battle. 

     This year we are extremely thrilled, honoured and excited to have some special guests grace us with their presence. Three - maybe four gals - will be coming all the way from Barrie to join us. These great gals are all part of the Barrie Walk of Hope Committee and they are passionate about sharing their stories and how ovarian cancer has impacted their lives. You don't want to miss that. We are hoping our Barrie friends will be able to spend a good portion of the day with us, too! 

     Not only will we have some wonderful prizes, silent auction items and penny table surprises, we are also going to see how you fare with Captain Hook onstage. We heard you like a challenge! Curious yet? 

     Our Early Bird deadline for registration is just around the corner. You have until the stroke of midnight on January 31st to sign up and pay up! $40 and then $45 after deadline. Which is still a great deal. $10 goes automatically to the Sunflower Seeds Ovarian Cancer Canada Walk of Hope fund and then all profits from the rest of the day go there too! Last year we raised close to $5000.000. We'd love to meet or exceed that this year. So come on out and bring a few extra coppers to spend at our Seaside Market. You won't be disappointed. 

    Save the date and bring a friend. We also help the local food bank by encouraging participants to bring along a food [or monetary] donation to the cause. Life is good and when we can help out in so many wonderful ways, it is doubly rewarding. We hope you are able to join us for our great Swashbuckling day. 

   If you have any questions, let us know. We want to make this a fantastic day for you. A little pampering and a lot of spoiling can be a good thing once in a while. 

   Stay tuned for more updates and information. 

Land Ho! Mateys!

Yo! Ho! Ho! And a shipload of fun!

     Zeal for Teal 2014 is setting sail and the committee is busy planning another great day for some pretty wonderful and supportive pirate gals. That'd be YOU! 

     We will once again, look forward to seeing you and will be thrilled to welcome ye aboard ship as we embark upon another adventure together. 

     The Sunflower Seeds Team, on behalf of the Barrie Walk of Hope and Ovarian Cancer Canada, has another great day lined up. On Saturday, April 26th, 2014, we will raise the flag on our annual fundraiser and awareness day at the Drayton Arena. And if you haven’t already guessed - our theme is Pirates.

     Registration is now open and we are offering a swashbuckling EARLY BIRD SPECIAL! 

      If you sign up on or before midnight January 31st, 2014 the price to join in the fun is $40. After the deadline, the regular fee will be $45. 

    

      Come on out and spend some precious time on board ship for a day of scrapbooking, crafting, games, silent auction, penny table, shopping in the seaport market, maybe even a walk on the plank!

     Click here for a link and request your registration package or sign up now with Paypal. Don't be lily-livered me hearties. Get on board soon with our early bird bargain price. Will we be hearing from ye soon, Scallywags?  

   

EXTRA! EXTRA! Read all about it!

     On April 27th we celebrate 5 years of Zeal for Teal. Yippee! Amanda and I can hardly believe the response over the years to this fabulous awareness and fundraising event. Who would have thought five years later we would still be going strong?

     We are so excited to welcome all our participants 'down the rabbit hole' as we plan for this year's exciting theme - Alice in Wonderland's Hoity-Toity Tea Party.

     For those who might be getting a little curiouser and curiouser but are unable to join us for the full day we are happy to invite you to pop in and enjoy our Zeal for Teal Open House. For $5.00 you can come check out our vendors, enjoy a snack and join in on our games, silent auction and penny table. Visitors are also invited to check out the Ovarian Cancer Canada information and awareness table. For an extra $5.00 if you come around lunch time (12-1pm) you can have lunch, too. You've just got to sample the Mock Turtle surprise and what would Alice in Wonderland be without jam tarts?

     If you have any questions about our open house, contact us at sunflower.seeds.team@gmail.com.   We hope you can join us!

“But I don’t want to go among mad people," Alice remarked.

"Oh, you can’t help that," said the Cat: "we’re all mad here. I’m mad. You’re mad."

"How do you know I’m mad?" said Alice.

"You must be," said the Cat, or you wouldn’t have come here.” 

― Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland

  

Pre-sale - Stampin Up & Miscellaneous Products for Sale

Margaret deWitt, our lovely Stampin' Up rep that has been with us since the beginning of our annual Zeal for Teal event, has decided to clean out her stash of gently loved SU products (and a few others) and sell them to help raise even more funds for Zeal for Teal. 50% of each sale goes to our Zeal for Teal day...if you want to purchase something, she can send you a paypal invoice or and EMT transfer or local pick up!

Just message us through our site and we'll get you in touch with Margaret.

Here is the list: 

(These will be available at our Zeal for Teal event as well....so if you want to look at them in person, I believe Margaret will have this gently fabulous selection of  merchandise.)