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GENERAL INFORMATION
July
10-11, 2010
Cowan Civic Center
500 E. Elm St. Lebanon, MO
Fiber “U” is all about
Fiber education and the opportunity to expand your
knowledge and skill in working with fiber. There is
a fantastic assortment of classes available for both
the beginners and the experienced artisans alike.
You can take up to SIX classes for a flat registration
fee (plus any additional material fee), but you must
pre-register as classes are limited in size and are
filled on a first come basis.
Location: Kenneth
E. Cowan Civic Center, 500 E. Elm Street (Historic
Route 66), Lebanon, MO
Directions:
From I-44 to exit 130. Go North 1.5 miles. Civic
Center is on your left. From the North: Hwy 5 into
Lebanon. Turn left onto Elm Street and go ½ mile to
Civic Center. Visit: www.lebanonmo.org
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SCHEDULE
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| Friday, July 9,
2010 |
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1 pm - 7 pm |
Vendor Move-In and
Set-Up |
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1pm - 7 pm |
Registration Check-In |
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4:30 pm - 5 pm |
Vendor/Registration
Hospitality |
| Saturday, July
10, 2010 |
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6:30 am - 8 am |
Vendor Move-In (no
vehicles permitted in building on Saturday) |
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6:30 am - 8 am |
Registration Check-In |
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8 am - noon |
Classes |
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9 am - 5 pm |
Open to the Public
- various demonstrations throughout the day |
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noon - 1 pm |
LUNCH |
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1 pm - 5 pm |
Classes |
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5:15 - 6:30 pm |
MOPACA Meeting |
| Sunday, July 11,
2010 |
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8 am - noon |
Classes |
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9 am - 3:30 pm |
Open to the Public
- various demonstrations throughout the day |
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noon - 1 pm |
LUNCH |
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1 pm - 3 pm |
Classes |
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3:30 pm |
Close |
LODGING:
Please say you are with “Fiber U” for reduced room
rates- (call local number) at Super 8 – (417) 588-2574
(exit 127), or the Best Western (417) 532-6171 (exit
130 & Elm St.)
Other Lebanon area
hotels or campgrounds:
Hampton Inn (417) 533-3100 or (800) 426-7866,
(exit 127)
Holiday Inn Express 417-531-1111 or 1-800-HOLIDAY,
(exit 127) or www.lebanonmo.org
STATE BOOTHS: Unique
advertising opportunity for EVERYONE….There will be
9 state booths representing MO and the 8 surrounding
states. Each Alpaca owner and fiber resources are
eligible to place a pin (with a number) on their state
map. That number will correspond with a 9” x 12” space
on tables in that booth where you can place your business
cards, brochures, coupons, sales list… you name it-
only rule is that it must lay flat on the table. You
are responsible for bringing and putting the items
on the table and taking them home at the end of the
weekend. This way only the folks who want your material
will take them. No stall space to stay in, no booth
to watch.
DEMONSTRATIONS:
Numerous demonstrations will be held throughout the
weekend by vendors, area fiber guilds and MOPACA members.
Special areas have been set aside if you just want
to sit and spin, or knit and crochet- so bring your
wheel, your projects and sit and visit!
MIDWEST FIBER RESOURCE
DIRECTORY: We are putting together a Midwest Fiber
Resource Directory from MO and the 8 surrounding states
with information on shearers and blade sharpening
to retail outlets, fiber events, fiber educators,
mills and fiber guilds. This is going to be a wonderful
tool for any fiber producing animal owner. So if you
know of a wonderful resource in your area- let us
know ASAP! Each paid registrant will receive one copy
of the directory. Additional copies will be available
for sale at the event.
DINING: The concession
stand will be open for lunch at the Civic Center or
you can travel less than one mile to over a dozen
fast food chains.
FIBER COLLECTION:
AFCNA will be at Fiber U and collecting fiber.
Please check their website for packaging instructions
and form. This is a great way to save on freight even
if you only have some of your fleeces skirted-plan
on bringing them with you. The Shepherd’s Mill will
also be collecting customer’s fiber. Please contact
each directly.
VENDORS:
All Vendors are to be from MO or the 8 surrounding
states and be a resource in the fiber industry. Please
contact Liz Mitchko at 417-533-5280 or liz@whirlwindranch.com
for vendor application.
OTHER: The Laclede
County Fair will be taking place next door to the
Civic Center and admission to the fair is free until
3:30pm. Friday and Saturday evening events feature
Truck Pulls and a paid admission.
HOW TO REGISTER:
Print out the registration form and fill in the required
information (one form per person). Choose your top
8 classes and list with #1 being the one you want
to take the most. Send in your form with your registration
fee made payable to MOPACA. You will be sent an e-mail
confirming receipt of your registration and the class(es)
you have a reserved space in. If there is a material
fee due it will be on an invoice and due by June 1.
Only after receipt of the material fee is your space
confirmed. Fees not paid by June 1st will be released
to the next person on the waiting list.
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