Fairgrounds Community

Hi Fairgrounds Community-    This week we will be meeting at the Farris’ home (146 SW Seminole Drive Aloha 97006). The meal theme will be foods from around the world. So really anything goes this week! Please let us know if you can make it and what you plan on bringing. We look forward to seeing everyone and spending time together! 

Hi All,    This week we will be at the Jones home for seafood night. Please bring your favorite seafood, salad, side, bread or dessert to share with the group! We look forward to seeing you all! 

Hi All. This week we have our "Friendsgiving" meal for community group at the Jones home. This is one of my favorite community gatherings every year and I can't wait to share it with you all. Sherry has graciously put together a list of items that we will need to make this meal come together. Would you take a look and sign up for what you would like to bring? We wanted to give everyone a little more of a heads up since it's a bit of a "production" to get this meal to come together. ❤️ The Joneses will provide the Turkey and Gravy. Mashed potatoes- Barger’s Rolls- Crowls Green bean casserole- Dana Yams- Cranberry sauce- Heerwagen’s Pickles/condiments- Squash- Corn- Crowls: corn casserole Stuffing- Susan and Jacob Salad/ roasted veggies- Susan and Jacob Pumpkin pie- Any pie/ other dessert- Jessica Sparkling cider- Barger’s 

Hi Group,    This week we will be at the Jones home enjoying a crowd favorite- breakfast for dinner! Please bring your favorite breakfast item to share with the group. We look forward to seeing you all! 

Hi Group,    This week we will be meeting at the Jones home for a fiesta themed meal. Please bring taco fixings or another Mexican food item to share with the group. I will list some ideas below but please feel free to get creative with it. Can’t wait to see you all!  - meat: ground beef/ turkey, shredded chicken, pork, carne asada, etc. (Crowls will bring shredded chicken) - tortillas/ crunchy shells - toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, olives, etc. - sour cream, guacamole - chips and salsa  - beans and rice - drinks and dessert  Please let us know if you plan on coming and what you will be bringing. See you soon! 

Hi Group,    Last weeks meal was so tasty we decided we would do it again. Casserole/ comfort food night at the Jones house on repeat for this Wednesday. If you missed last week and would still like to make a “double batch” as a freezer meal for the Lamon’s and/ or Botsfords please do and we will make sure to get them delivered. We love seeing this group take care of one another so well. ❤️ Please post if you are able to make it and what you would like to bring. We look forward to seeing everyone! 

Hi Group,    This week we will be meeting at the Jones home for casserole/ hot dish/ comfort food night. An idea we brainstormed a while back was that this could be a great night to double whatever you plan on bringing as a freezer meal for our expecting families. Thank you if are willing and able to do this. Please post if you are able to make it and what you plan on bringing. Can’t wait to see you all! 

Hi Group,     This week we will be meeting at the Botsfords home for soup and salad night. If we could have a few people sign up to bring soup and a few for salad and bread we should be covered. Drinks and dessert are always helpful too. 😉 Please let us know if you can make it and what you plan on bringing. We look forward to seeing everyone! 

Hi fairgrounds group,     This week we will be at the Botsfords home for lasagna night. If we could have 2-3 lasagnas and a couple salads/ garlic bread that should do it! Please post or let us know what you plan on bringing if you can make it. Thanks!

Hi Group,    This week we will be at the Jones home for a chili cook off. If a few people want to bring a batch of chili and a few others the sides and fixins’ we should have everything we need. Please let us know if you can make it and what you plan on bringing. Can’t wait to see everyone!

Hi Fairgrounds Community,      This week we will be meeting at the Botsfords home for a “happy hour” style dinner. Please bring your favorite appetizer to share with the group. If you’re able to make it please post below with what you plan on bringing. Can’t wait to see everyone!

Hi Group,     This week we will be meeting at the Jones home for taco night. Here’s a list of what we could use to help the meal come together: - meat: ground beef/ turkey, shredded chicken, pork, carne asada, etc. (Crowls will bring shredded chicken) - tortillas/ crunchy shells - toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, olives, etc. - sour cream, salsa, guacamole - chips  - beans and rice - drinks and dessert      Please let us if you are able to make it and what you plan on bringing. We can’t wait to see everyone! 

Hi Group!     This week we will be meeting at the Botsford's home and enjoying "Yumm bowls" inspired by Cafe Yumm (can also be made into burrito bowls for those who don’t care for Yumm sauce). Here are some of the items we will need to make this meal happen. - rice  - grilled chicken - beans  - Yumm sauce - fruits and veggies: avocado, cilantro, tomato, bell peppers, edamame, olives - salsa, sour cream and cheese (Crowls will bring this) Please post below if you are able to make it and what you can contribute. We look forward to seeing you all!

Hi Group-    This week we will be meeting up at the Jones home to enjoy fellowship and pasta bowls.  I will list some ideas below but please feel free to bring anything pasta related that you like!  - spaghetti - Alfredo - pesto - Mac and cheese - pasta bakes such as lasagna, baked ziti, etc. - protiens: chicken, meatballs, Italian sausage, etc. - salad/ veggies - garlic bread - drinks and dessert  Please let us know if you plan on coming and what you plan on bringing. Can’t wait to see you all! 

Hi All-    This week we will be meeting at the Botsfords home, enjoying a backyard BBQ. Molly and Daniel have offered to grill up some hot dogs and bratwursts if we can bring all the fixins’. I’ll list some ideas below: - buns - condiments  - toppings (onions, peppers, cheese, etc.) - salad or fruit - chips - drinks and dessert     Please post if you are able to make it and what you plan on bringing. We can’t wait to see you all! 

Hi Fairgrounds community!     We can’t wait to see everyone this week! Feels like it’s been way too long. This Wednesday we will be meeting at the Jones home for a sub sandwich and salad bar. Please post below if you are able to make it and what you plan on bringing. Here are some ideas: - lunch meats - cheese - bread - toppings (lettuce, tomato, onion, peppers, etc.) - condiments  - salad or fruit  - chips - drinks/ dessert

Hi Group,    It feels like we haven’t seen everyone for a while and we miss you all! Makes us thankful for the regular routine of community group. This week we will be at the Botsford's home enjoying breakfast for dinner. Please post below if you are able to make it and what breakfast food you plan on bringing to share with the group. Can’t wait to see you! 

Hi Fairgrounds Community,     This week we will be meeting at the Jones home for Asian food. Please let us know if you can make it and what yummy Asian dish you plan to share with the group. See you all soon! 

Hi Fairgrounds community,    Thank you to everyone who helped with the move last week both physically and in prayer/ donations! Every bit helps. We are so thankful to be a part of a community who cares beyond ourselves. This week we will be back to our regular rhythm. Meeting at the Botsfords home for fondue and finger foods. Please post below if you are able to make it and what you plan on bringing. We can’t wait to see everyone! 

UPDATE: We will not be gathering as per usual due to helping the Atwood family and their moving needs. If you would like to help with that at all feel free to call me at: 503.308.2084. Thanks! Hi Fairgrounds community,     This week we will be meeting at the Jones home and keeping it simple with pizza and salad. If each family can bring $5 that should cover it. Please let us know if you can make it so that we know how much to buy. Thanks!

Hi Farigrounds Community,   This week we will be at the Botsfords home enjoying sub sandwich night.  We will list some ideas of what to bring below.  As always, please post if you are able to make it and what you are able to bring.  - Bread/hoagie rolls - Deli meats - sliced cheese - toppings- lettuce, tomato, onion, avocado, pickles, peppers, etc. - condiments/ sauces - sides- chips, salads, fruits - drinks and dessert    We look forward to seeing everyone after a week off!

Hi All,    This week we will be meeting at the Jones home for an “Easter dinner”. The Jones have graciously offered to make the main dish. Please bring your favorite side or dessert to share with the group. Please post below if you can make it and what you plan on bringing. We look forward to seeing you all! 

Hi Group,     This week we will be meeting at the Botsford's home for taco night. Here’s a list of what we could use to help the meal come together: - meat: ground beef/ turkey, shredded chicken, pork, carne Saadia, etc. - tortillas/ crunchy shells - toppings: lettuce, tomato, onion, olives, etc. - sour cream, salsa, guacamole - chips  - beans and rice - drinks and dessert      Please let us if you are able to make it and what you plan on bringing. We can’t wait to see everyone! 

Hi Group,     This week we will be meeting at the Jones for grilled burgers and hot dogs. Jones are providing the meat if we could fill in the rest. Some items listed below for ideas: - buns for hamburgers and hot dogs - fixins’ (lettuce, tomato, onion,pickles, etc.) - sliced cheese  - condiments  - side salad/ side dish - chips or fries/ tator tots  - drinks and dessert     Please let us know if you can make it and what you plan on bringing. We can’t wait to see everyone! 

Hello all!    This week we will be at the Botsfords house for Italian food night. We will list some ideas of what to bring below but please feel free to bring whatever Italian cuisine you love. - pasta any shape or size - sauces (marinara, meat sauce, pesto, Alfredo, bolognese, etc.) - Italian sausage or meatballs - lasagna or baked ziti - chicken parmesan - salad and/ or bread - drinks, dessert     We can’t wait to see everyone! 

Hi Group,     This week we will be mixing things up. The Barger’s have graciously volunteered to host.  485 NE 62nd Ave, Hillsboro, OR 97124  In honor of St. Patrick’s day this weekend we will be having an Irish themed meal. Hannah will be make corned beef and cabbage. Please feel free to bring an Irish side dish to go with. Or if you can think of anything get creative and bring your favorite green food.     Please post below if you can make it and what you plan on bringing. See you there! 

Hi Group!     This week we will be meeting at the Botsford's home and enjoying "Yumm bowls" inspired by Cafe Yumm (can also be made into burrito bowls for those who don’t care for Yumm sauce). Here are some of the items we will need to make this meal happen. - rice  - grilled chicken - beans  - Yumm sauce - fruits and veggies: avocado, cilantro, tomato, bell peppers, edamame, olives - salsa, sour cream and cheese (Crowls will bring this) Please post below if you are able to make it and what you can contribute. We look forward to seeing you all!

Hello Everyone!      This week we will be at the Jones home enjoying the crowd favorite..... Breakfast for dinner. We will list some ideas below but feel free to bring your favorite breakfast food items to share with the group! Can’t wait to see you all.  Egg Scrambles/Bakes Bacon Sausage Potatoes Waffles/Pancakes Donuts, cinnamon rolls, scones, etc. Biscuits (and gravy if you fancy) Bacon Bacon ... You get the point. Please post below if you can make it and what you plan on bringing. See you soon!  Crowls will bring cinnamon rolls and an egg scramble. 

Hi All!      This week we want to enjoy a warm and cozy meal  with you all so chili night at the Botsfords house it is. We will list some ideas of what to bring to help make it a meal: - chili: maybe a few different types. Crowls will bring a bean-less chili - toppings: tortilla chips, sour cream, onions, cheese, macaroni (if you are into that), etc. - cornbread - salad - drinks and dessert     We can’t wait to see everyone!

Hi Group,     We hope that everyone’s collective scattering week went well. This week we will be meeting at the Jones. Tacos/ Mexican food for dinner. Here are some items we could use to help this meal come together. - meat (chicken, pork, beef,) - tortillas and/ or crunchy shells - lettuce, tomato, onion, olives, cilantro, etc. - sour cream and salsa (crowls will bring this) - cheese (crowls will bring this) - tortilla chips and guacamole - beans and rice - any other Mexican cuisine you want! - drinks and dessert Please post below if you are able to make it and what you plan on bringing.

Hey All, We will be off this week for our regular meal, and instead be collective scattering. As John told us last week, the Ludlows wanted to open up their house for the "Big Game" this Sunday. Here is the info for that: Address- 1283 SW 205th Ter. Beaverton, OR 97003 Time- Show up around 3:00pm Food/Drink- The Ludlows will have burgers, brats, and beer, but any sides are welcomed to add to this. Hope to see you all there!

Hi Group,     This week we will be at the Botsfords enjoying pasta night. Please bring your favorite pasta or side to share with the group. We will list some ideas below but feel free to bring whatever you fancy. - pasta dishes (spaghetti, Alfredo, Mac and cheese, ravioli, lasagna, pesto, etc.) - meatballs or Italian sausage - salads (crowls will bring a Mediterranean crunch salad... Costco bag salad for the win 😉) - bread/ garlic bread - drinks and dessert     See you all Wednesday!

Hello Everyone!      This week we will be at the Jones home enjoying the crowd favorite..... Breakfast for dinner. We will list some ideas below but feel free to bring your favorite breakfast food items to share with the group! Can’t wait to see you all.  Egg Scrambles/Bakes Bacon Sausage Potatoes Waffles/Pancakes Donuts, cinnamon rolls, scones, etc. Biscuits (and gravy if you fancy) Bacon Bacon ... You get the point. Please post below if you can make it and what you plan on bringing. See you soon!  Crowls will bring an egg bake. 

Hi Group,     We can’t wait to see everyone and look forward to getting back in the routine of meeting after the holiday season. Can’t wait to hear how each of you spent your time with family and loved ones. This week we will be meeting at the Botsfords. Dinner will be an old fashioned church potluck. Bring your favorite potluck dish ( I feel like ever family has one!).  Please post below if you can make it and what you plan on bringing. See you soon!