Things to do in July

Dear Food First-ers:



Here a few great upcoming events we thought you might be interested in! Also, stay tuned for some later summer workshops from Food First. 



Grandview Woodlands Food Connection - Garden Party Fundraiser

Thursday, July 7
5:00 - 9:00pm

Britannia Secondary sports field 

Courtesy of: https://gwfoodconnection.wordpress.com 

Gardening and Arthritis: A Workshop from Burnaby Public Library

Monday, July 11
6:00pm
Tommy Douglas Library (7311 Kingsway)

Gardening is a great form of exercise and at this interactive workshop you�ll learn about creative ways that you can make gardening with arthritis easier. This workshop will be presented by the Arthritis Society. Free, but seating is limited. Please register by phone at: 604-522-3971, in-person, or online. 

Courtesy of: www.examiner.com/article/gardening-tips-for-arthritis-sufferers

Seeding the Future: An evening with Vandana Shiva



Dr. Vandana Shiva is a physicist and social activist, widely regarded as the torchbearer of the international sustainable food movement.



Thursday July 14, 2016

8:00pm

St. Andrews Wesley United Church

1022 Nelson St. Vancouver

Tickets: $25

Courtesy of : http://indiansummerfest.ca

Richmond Eats: A Local-Eating Challenge



From August 21 - 27, 2016 Richmond Food Security Society staff and supporters will eat only produce, mean and seafood grown, raised or caught in Richmond (or just off the coast). Details on how you can get involved coming soon! Participation open to those living outside of Richmond.