September 11, 2012 Meeting: NEW Location!

The Black Sheep flock has changed pastures!

Our NEW meeting location is the church on 14 Mile Road, in front of our old location. Our Shepherd Lutheran, 2225 E. 14 Mile Road, Birmingham. We will have a larger, better lit room in the basement of the church with both stairs and an elevator available for easy access. Parking is in the back (north side) of the church and the entrance is in the center of a wall of windows.

We meet from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., and doors open at 6:30 p.m. so you can sign in, buy raffle tickets and visit.

Speaking of visiting, please respect speakers and other members by not visiting during the meeting.

Speaking of speakers, on September 11 we kick off the fall knitting season at our Welcome Back meeting with a program from one of our very own. Rose, of Cakewalk Yarns, will have a colorful presentation about the Dyeing Process.

Speaking of dyeing, are you dying to be more involved in the guild? There will be a variety of ways for you to help the guild be the best it can be in the coming year. Opportunities include retreat committee, raffle, web/tech, free table, Facebook admins and the long term planning committee.

The Black Sheep Knitting Guild is open to those 18 and over, unless otherwise stated, so please, do not bring children to guild meetings. Guests are invited to attend up to two meetings before becoming a member. (Join us for a meeting and think about becoming part of the flock...we know you will want to!)

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