SHOLAN FRIENDS START A NEW PROMOTIONAL PUSH

January 10, 2002 - Although it may be weeks before pruning and spraying begins at the orchard, the Friends of Sholan Farm is hoping its latest promotional push will continue to attract volunteers and build membership.>> More

SHOLAN FARM WORK GETS UNDER WAY

January 27, 2002 - At Sholan Farm, the apple orchard bought by the city last year and the target of a sweeping restoration effort, a backhoe knocking down walls is not a common sight. >> More

APPLE FESTIVAL PLANNED

March 15, 2002 - The Friends of Sholan Farm will hold the first-ever Apple Blossom Festival on May 11, part of a campaign to restore the 169-acre property the city purchased for $4.75 million in September 2000. The event will take place at the farm and will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. >> More

FIRST BLOSSOMS IN LEOMINSTER

May 8, 2002 - A weekend's worth of activities have been planned to celebrate the city's connection with its past, present and future as the Friends of Sholan Farm holds its first ``Apple Blossom Festival.'' >> More

FESTIVAL TODAY TO BENEFIT SHOLAN FARMS

May 10, 2002 - Pass by Sholan Farms today and you'll have a chance to step into a petting zoo, witness a donut-eating contest, go for a hay ride and listen to live jazz. >> More

SHOLAN FARMS FUND-RAISER DRAWS 1,000 FOR FUN, FROLIC

May 12, 2002 - Sitting at a picnic table at Sholan Farms, Vicky Day's arms and face were covered with red flowers, blue footprints, penguins, and hearts, with the words "Red Sox" scrawled across her left forearm. >> More

SHOLAN FARM GETS $250K FROM TRUSTEES

June 4, 2002 - Amid a statewide financial crisis, Mayor Dean J. Mazzarella still has people coming to City Hall to hand over money rather than taking it away. >> More

TRUSTEES BOOST FARM-SAVING EFFORT

June 5, 2002 - The Trustees of Reservations made good on their promise to contribute $250,000 to help buy Sholan Farm, handing Mayor Dean J. Mazzarella the final installment of the contribution yesterday. >> More

FRIENDS OF SHOLAN FARMS MEMBERS EXPECTING HIGH-YIELD CROP

July 19, 2002 - Members of the Friends of Sholan Farms are expecting a bumper crop this year, the first full season under city ownership. >> More