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Holiday GUIDE #1 RCU Volunteers Make a Difference at Harvest for the Hungry Garden Redwood Credit Union Gives Back to Community Garden: Friday, November 25th
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More than 40 volunteers from Redwood Credit Union helped out at the Harvest for the Hungry Garden in Santa Rosa on National Make a Difference Day.
Santa Rosa, CA. ~ More than 40 Redwood Credit Union (RCU) employees, offi cials, and their families volunteered at the Harvest for the Hungry Garden on National Make a Difference Day, Saturday, October 22, to prepare the area for the winter growing season. “RCU
is committed to supporting local nonprofi ts and we are passionate about the work that Harvest for the Hungry does for our local com- munities,” said Billy McMillan, RCU’s Mendocino Ave. branch manager, who led the volunteer effort. “Every year, it’s incredible
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everyone work- ing so hard to- gether for such a great cause.” Redwood Credit Union has been volunteering at the Harvest for the Hungry Gar- den on National Make a Differ- ence Day for over 15 years.
The Harvest
for the Hungry Garden is a 1 ¼ acre outdoor space
dedi-
Redwood CU President & CEO Brett Martinez helps remove old tomato plants at Harvest for the Hungry Garden on National Make a Difference Day.
cated to growing organic produce for local food pantries, including FISH of Santa Rosa, The Living
Room, Elisha’s Pantry, Beth- lehem Towers, and the Food for Thoughts AIDS Food Bank. In 2015, the garden grew over 24,000 pounds of fresh produce with the help of an all- volunteer staff.
The Garden
features a wild- life habitat gar- den, medicinal plant garden, and backyard demon- stration garden. It’s also an eco- logical learning center that offers
classes for the community during the spring summer and fall.
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Glenn Ellen, CA. ~ An alernative to “Black Friday” shopping mad- ness—the best way to walk off the holiday feast from the day before is to join in the After Thanksgiv- ing Day Hike at Jack London State Historic Park. The 4-mile moderate hike meanders through mixed ev- ergreens on the trail to the “Grand- mother Tree,” an Ancient Redwood 14 feet in diameter and estimated to be 2,000 years old. Extend the spirit of Thanksgiving holiday by gathering family and friends for this refreshing and inspiring out- ing. Friday, November 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Meet in the Ranch parking lot. Admission: $10 per person (plus the $10 park- ing fee). Limited to 17 participants so advanced reservations are rec- ommended. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Rain cancels the hike.
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