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In the early 1980's, Elmer Williams started a pumpkin patch on the vacant lot on the southeast corner of Argonne Rd. and Maringo, overlooking the Spokane River. Elmer tended the garden for many years and when he moved, Bob Critchfield picked up the mantle and carried on the tradition of the pumpkin patch. Young people in the West Valley of Spokane grew up with fond memories of their annual trip to the lot to wander the field and pick out their special pumpkin. In 2004 when the Argonne Bridge was widened, the pumpkin patch was abandoned to accommodate the construction and shortly after that Mr. Critchfield passed away. The lot has been vacant ever since.

This spring and summer members of the community are banding together to re-establish the pumpkin patch at its historic location along with adding individual community garden plots, and a native wildflower border. Organizers hope in the future to also grow row crops to benefit Second Harvest's Plant a Row for the Hungry program.

Along with building on the rich tradition of the site, the Pumpkin Patch Community Garden will help families and schools educate children about fresh healthy foods and provide a venue for people to learn organic gardening practices. It will provide a place and project for strengthening community relationships and turn a vacant lot into a beautiful, productive piece of land.

Go here to fill out a form to express your interest in the project. Send us an email here with questions or comments.

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Come To Family Camp July 23-25! - Tuesday, July 06, 2010

Family Camp is July 23, 24 and 25 this year. It will be at our own beautiful Camp White on the Spokane River in Post Falls. It is open to all members and friends of MCPC. We will have a special speaker for the program times and lots of free time, fun and games throughout the weekend. The food is always great! Plan to take part in the pie eating contest and/or the trivia game. Play volleyball. Or just enjoy visiting with church friends and family. We are taking registrations now and the fees are as follows: Family - $110, Adult - $35, Child (6-12) - $25 Individual meal - $7. If you have never been to Family Camp, talk to someone who has. It’s a wonderful, fun summer experience. Sign up soon and reserve your place for a weekend of fun in the sun