Buy Schwans and we'll build a playground!

The Farmstead @ Foote Park is entering a new phase of fundraising today. When you make a purchase from Schwans from today until November 30, 2013, they will donate 20% to our playground campaign. What a great opportunity to stock-up your freezer and make a difference at the same time.

Campaign ID 2617 / Fundraising ID 4827
http://goo.gl/JNfa4n  

It's never been easier to donate!

Please click here to visit the Middleton Area Optimist Club Campaign.  

In the right hand column, choose "Support Now." You will then be able to purchase a gift card or to continue shopping.

You can also shop via the telephone by calling 1-855-870-7208. Please tell the representative that this order is for CAMPAIGN ID 2617 and FUNDRAISING ID 4827 (the Middleton Area Optimist Club).

There are a couple of really good things to know about this campaign. First, if you are already a Schwans customer, your regular route salesman gets credit for your purchases. You are not taking any commission away from him or her by supporting this cause.

Next, you don't have to be a Schwans customer. Just enter your address and they will set you up for a one-time delivery wherever you live!

We thank you in advance for your support.

Let's build a playground

What's the next big idea from the Middleton Area Optimist Club? A playground!

That's right - in conjunction with the Greater Middleton Parks and Recreation District, the Middleton Area Optimist Club has begun fundraising for new playground equipment. It will be installed in Foote Park as part of the overall vision for developing the park as one of Middleton's favorite recreation spots.

Keeping with the rural heritage of the community, the Farmstead at Foote Park will begin with this dream in mind.

The project has started with an initial contribution from the Optimist Club of $2,400, but that's just a drop in the bucket of the $150,000 we need to raise. To that end, the club will be looking for fundraising and grant opportunities and it also hopes to find a number of benevolent community supporters to help make the dream a reality. You can help jumpstart the project by voting today in the Idaho Power Powering Lives project on Facebook. With enough votes, we just might add another $1,500 to the pot.

Here's the link. Please vote for the Middleton Area community now.

"Paranorman" is the end of the season for Free Movies in the Park

It's October and time for the last Free Movie in the Park of the season. Please join us at dusk, Saturday, October 5 in Foote Park for "Paranorman."

It's a little scary, but mostly it will be a lot of fun! Bring the family, a lawn chair, blankets, sweatshirts, and enjoy. Concessions will be available. See you there!