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Volunteer needed for coffee and potluck supplies for 2013
It’s time to pass the torch (or the plates and coffee cups)! In December Michele Brennan has finished her year of doing the coffee and potluck supplies for membership meetings, and she’s looking for a volunteer to take on this opportunity to give back to TGoM for 2013. Reasons to volunteer: Great way to meet…
Read MoreTGOM blacksmiths needed for MN Zoo Farm weekends in October – Can you help?
Due to conflicting schedules and cancellations we have openings that need to be filled for our demos at the MN Zoo (Apple Valley, MN) the first three weekends in October. I could use an additional hand (or two) this weekend either or both Saturday and Sunday the 6th and 7th. I also could use someone…
Read MoreGreat Conference!
The dust has settled. I just wanted to thank lots of our volunteers who made it happen. Like those who planned and prepared for the conference months in advance. Those who came early to set it all up, and those who stayed late to tear it all down and put it away. Those who kept…
Read MoreWe need an internet ‘hotspot’ at the conference…got one?
If anyone is willing to let the Guild ‘borrow’ access to their mobile internet hotspot device during the conference, it would be much appreciated. Our web designer has agreed to come down on Saturday to help folks trouble shoot issues they may be having accessing The Bellows or receiving other postings from the website. However,…
Read MoreBroom making class at conference has been cancelled.
We are sorry to inform you all that the always popular broom making class (which was scheduled for Saturday morning at the guild conference) has been cancelled.
Read MoreThe Highway 61 closure has been postponed! No delays to the conference!
More info here: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/hastingsbridge/
Read MoreConference Traffic Advisory
If in fact the Hastings bridge does close this weekend I have these recommendations. If you’re coming from the north or metro area, take Hwy 52 south towards Rochester. Take a left (east) on 190th Street. Go 7 miles east on 190th, to Hwy 61. Turn right (south) and continue as you would have to…
Read MoreThe Hastings bridge (Hwy 61) may be closed this weekend.
The Hastings bridge may be closed this weekend. Check the MNDOT website for latest information before committing to a route to the conference. Here’s a link that I think will have the latest info: http://www.dot.state.mn.us/hastingsbridge/
Read MoreBroom making class on for the Conference – UPDATE
Mark Jackson WILL hold the broom making class on Saturday, but there will only be one class and it will start promptly at 9:00 am and end promptly at noon, because he has a conflict that requires him to leave at that time.
Read More“Interesting’ scrap metal needed for Found Art area at the conference
Hi all – Herb Fick has requested more donations of ‘interesting’ scrap metal, well any scrap metal frankly, for the Found Art area at the conference this weekend! If you have scrap that you’re willing to part with for the good of this artistic endevour, this is your chance to contribute to the Fall Conference…
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