Town Talk: CHEO Community Garden, planting starts May 13, 2023, volunteers needed

In this edition of Town Talk, publisher Mike McCool speaks with Fern Vazquez of the CHEO Community Garden, along with fellow gardeners Carol Olsen, Rick Hewitt, and Michael Graham.

Now in its 4th year, the CHEO (Citizens Helping Each Other) garden season in Front Royal is calling for volunteers to assist with planting at each site on Saturday, May 13th. CHEO is a collective of individuals working together to assist neighbors in need and foster unity within the community.

C-CAP, an organization affiliated with the CHEO garden, accepts monetary donations to support the project. If you wish to contribute, make checks payable to C-CAP and include a note specifying that the funds are for the CHEO garden. Send your donations to C-CAP at 316 N Royal Ave # L1, Front Royal, VA 22630.

For further details, check out their Facebook page. If you’re eager to join the gardening effort, get in touch with Fern by calling 757-630-2362 or emailing fernv1022@gmail.com.

Volunteering in the community garden not only helps those in need but also promotes a sense of togetherness and shared purpose among residents.

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