Stearns Homestead - Parma, Ohio http://www.stearnshomestead.com Parma's Historical Farm Thu, 17 May 2012 17:42:47 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Sheep Shearing with Photos! http://www.stearnshomestead.com/2012/05/sheep-shearing-with-photos/ http://www.stearnshomestead.com/2012/05/sheep-shearing-with-photos/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 02:10:55 +0000 Kimberly Kickel http://www.stearnshomestead.com/?p=2473 We recently had our sheep sheared at the hometead. Elisa, a member of the Stearns Farm youth group club even got to try her hand (or
clippers) at sheep shearing! Take a look at some of our pictures from this event at the link below. As a reminder, Opening Day is Sunday, May 20th from noon to 4 at the farm. We hope to see you there!

Sheep Shearing Pictures: Sheep Shearing Photos

]]> http://www.stearnshomestead.com/2012/05/sheep-shearing-with-photos/feed/ 0 Antiques and Collectibles http://www.stearnshomestead.com/2012/05/antiques-and-collectibles-2/ http://www.stearnshomestead.com/2012/05/antiques-and-collectibles-2/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 01:35:03 +0000 Kimberly Kickel http://www.stearnshomestead.com/?p=2471 http://www.stearnshomestead.com/2012/05/antiques-and-collectibles-2/feed/ 0 Antiques and Collectibles http://www.stearnshomestead.com/2012/05/antiques-and-collectibles/ http://www.stearnshomestead.com/2012/05/antiques-and-collectibles/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 01:34:44 +0000 Kimberly Kickel http://www.stearnshomestead.com/?p=2469 http://www.stearnshomestead.com/2012/05/antiques-and-collectibles/feed/ 0 Farmer’s Market Opening Day http://www.stearnshomestead.com/2012/05/farmer%e2%80%99s-market-opening-day/ http://www.stearnshomestead.com/2012/05/farmer%e2%80%99s-market-opening-day/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 01:33:38 +0000 Kimberly Kickel http://www.stearnshomestead.com/?p=2467 http://www.stearnshomestead.com/2012/05/farmer%e2%80%99s-market-opening-day/feed/ 0 Sunset at the farm & Flag burning ceremony http://www.stearnshomestead.com/2012/05/sunset-at-the-farm-flag-burning-ceremony/ http://www.stearnshomestead.com/2012/05/sunset-at-the-farm-flag-burning-ceremony/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 01:32:41 +0000 Kimberly Kickel http://www.stearnshomestead.com/2012/05/sunset-at-the-farm-flag-burning-ceremony/ http://www.stearnshomestead.com/2012/05/sunset-at-the-farm-flag-burning-ceremony/feed/ 0 Opening Day – Sunday, May 20th! http://www.stearnshomestead.com/2012/05/opening-day-sunday-may-20th/ http://www.stearnshomestead.com/2012/05/opening-day-sunday-may-20th/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 01:31:03 +0000 Kimberly Kickel http://www.stearnshomestead.com/?p=2463 Opening Day is finally here! The animals are ready and waiting for their visitors to arrive! We will have animal feed for sale at the barn, a bake sale at the cabin, food, a basket raffle and more. Please plan to attend and enjoy the afternoon. Opening Day will take place from noon to 4 on Sunday, May 20th!

]]> http://www.stearnshomestead.com/2012/05/opening-day-sunday-may-20th/feed/ 0 Mark your calendars for Earth Day on the Farm – Sunday, April 22nd http://www.stearnshomestead.com/2012/04/mark-your-calendars-for-earth-day-on-the-farm-sunday-april-22nd/ http://www.stearnshomestead.com/2012/04/mark-your-calendars-for-earth-day-on-the-farm-sunday-april-22nd/#comments Fri, 13 Apr 2012 02:18:55 +0000 Kimberly Kickel http://www.stearnshomestead.com/2012/04/mark-your-calendars-for-earth-day-on-the-farm/ Please come to Earth Day on Sunday, April 22nd at the farm from 12-4! Find out everything you ever wanted to know about honey bees, view our manure to mulch display, and get information about manure tea. You can also learn which manure is good for you plants, about rain gardens, rain barrels, composting, and how to plant a tree! We will have free coloring sheets and crafts for children! For a small fee you will be able to take home a bucket of composted manure for your garden. The farm animals will be waiting to see our old friends from last season, and also meet new friends who have never been to the farm before! Note that the museums and country store will NOT be open for this event.

]]> http://www.stearnshomestead.com/2012/04/mark-your-calendars-for-earth-day-on-the-farm-sunday-april-22nd/feed/ 0 Spaghetti Dinner Thank you! http://www.stearnshomestead.com/2012/03/thank-you-2/ http://www.stearnshomestead.com/2012/03/thank-you-2/#comments Mon, 12 Mar 2012 02:19:21 +0000 Kimberly Kickel http://www.stearnshomestead.com/?p=2429 The Spaghetti dinner was a great success!!! We raised $2,000.00 for the upkeep of the farm and animals. Thank you to all who participated, including those who baked, donated raffle items, purchased bakery and raffle tickets, volunteered their time at the event, and for all who attended! Special thanks to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church for use of their hall and those fabulous ladies from the church who worked so hard- Mille, Debbie and Tina. Also, special thanks to S & R Farm Market on Broadview Road for donating all the salad fixings. We hope everyone had an enjoyable time and plenty of food!

]]> http://www.stearnshomestead.com/2012/03/thank-you-2/feed/ 0 Spaghetti Dinner Fundraiser on Saturday, March 10th! http://www.stearnshomestead.com/2012/02/spaghetti-dinner-fundraiser-on-saturday-march-10th/ http://www.stearnshomestead.com/2012/02/spaghetti-dinner-fundraiser-on-saturday-march-10th/#comments Sat, 25 Feb 2012 01:07:12 +0000 Kimberly Kickel http://www.stearnshomestead.com/?p=2424 We are having a Benefit Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday March 10! The benefit is from 6 till 8pm at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, which is located at 6220 Broadview Road in Parma. Adults are $10 each, Seniors are $8 each, 12 and under are $6 each and Children 3 and under are Free. Spaghetti, Homemade Meatballs, Salad, Roll and Butter, Dessert and Beverage are included. Take out is available. ADVANCE TICKET SALES ONLY. To get your tickets you can call Georgeann at 216-233-9818, or Joe at 440 263-2092. We will also be having door prizes, a bake sale and basket raffles. All the proceeds from the event will go towards feed, bedding and supplies for the animals. We hope to see you there!

]]> http://www.stearnshomestead.com/2012/02/spaghetti-dinner-fundraiser-on-saturday-march-10th/feed/ 0 SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER http://www.stearnshomestead.com/2012/02/fall-festival-2/ http://www.stearnshomestead.com/2012/02/fall-festival-2/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 22:03:59 +0000 Toby http://www.stearnshomestead.com/?p=862 We are having a Benefit Spaghetti Dinner on Saturday March 10! The benefit is from 6 till 8pm at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, which is located at 6220 Broadview Road in Parma. Adults are $10 each, Seniors are $8 each, 12 and under are $6 each and Children 3 and under are Free. Spaghetti, Homemade Meatballs, Salad, Roll and Butter, Dessert and Beverage are included. Take out is available. ADVANCE TICKET SALES ONLY. To get your tickets you can call Georgeann at 216-233-9818, Dana at 440-221-8014 or Joe at 440 263-2092. We will also be having door prizes, a bake sale and basket raffles. All the proceeds from the event will go towards feed, bedding and supplies for the animals. We hope to see you there!

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