Oasis 1 & Oasis 2 Garden Fundraiser

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OASIS 1 & OASIS 2 GARDENERS INVITE YOU TO A FUNDRAISER

CELEBRATE MORE THAN 20 YEARS OF COMMUNITY GARDENING ON THE CLINTON URBAN 
RENEWAL AREA ("CURA")

DATE: Saturday, September 15, 2001, Noon - 4PM

PLACE: Oasis 1, Tenth Avenue (between 51st & 52nd Streets)
(Raindate: Saturday, September 22, 2001, Noon - 4PM) 

Tickets: $ 10
( Seniors/Children $5)
Includes barbecue ( Oasis 1 Pig), salads, dessert & drinks.

Purpose of this Fundaiser:

Proceeds will be used to campaign for permanent community gardens on the NYC 
owned Clinton Urban Renewal Area ( 50th - 56th Streets, 10th - 11th Avenues). 
 Anticipated expenses include legal and design fees.

History:

Oasis 1 and Oasis 2 Gardens were founded in 1979 on rubble-filled NYC owned 
lots.  Under NYC's Greenthumb Program, volunteers had access to 
tool/plant/seed-give-aways and workshops --- intoducing experienced gardeners 
to beginners.  Until recently, Oasis members have paid a nominal fee for 
month-to-month leases, extended at NYC's pleasure.

Future:

The land occupied by Oasis 1 will become part of a larger site for affordable 
senior housing.  We hope to preserve and expand Oasis 2.

Purpose of Oasis Gardens:

The gardens are maintained by volunteers to beautify the neighborhood.  The 
spaces help unify disparate community groups while encouraging diversity of 
expression.  Oasis 1 & 2 are safe,  open areas where people of all ages work 
and play.

For more information, please call: Nancy Kyriacou at (212) 541-5996 or 
Katherine Gray ( formerly chair of Community Board 4) at (212) 307-9484.

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