Showing posts with label Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Show all posts
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Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Things to do in October...


Welcome to Autumn, Food First-ers!


Here are a few events to add to your calendar for October.








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



What: Sally Ann's Healthy Eating Kitchen



When: Monday, October 3, 11:30am - 2:00pm

Where: 3213 Fraser Street, Vancouver

Why: To learn cooking skills, nutritional and food safety information, & budgeting tips

Registration Required: Call Chelsea Marsh (604-872-7676)

Cost: FREE








Courtesy of: http://ca-en.naturespath.com/about/movements/eat-well-do-good























What: 8th Annual Eat Well Do Good Foodraiser

When: Tuesday, October 4th, 7:00am - 3:00pm

Where: Robson Square & London Drugs (Granville & W. Georgia)

Why: To combat hunger by raising money for Food Banks in BC & enjoying delicious food together

Cost: Purchase by-donation grab 'n go breakfast & lunch bags











What: Harvest Fest 2016: Tastes of South Vancouver

When: Thursday, October 6, 3:30pm - 6:00pm

Where: Fresh Roots Farm, SW corner of David Thompson Secondary

Why: To enjoy stone soup & veggie skewers, participate in 3-legged races, carve pumpkins, compete in the community dessert contest, take home freshly-pressed apple cider



















What: KPU Commercial Beekeeping Info Session

When: Saturday, October 15th, 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Where: The Honeybee Centre, Surrey BC

Why: To find out about BC's first certificate program in Commercial Beekeeping

Registration Required: Click here to sign up on the electronic form

Cost: FREE







What: Restaurants for Change

When: Wednesday, October 19

Where: Burdock & Co, Cabrito, Farmer's Apprentice, Jamjar

Why: To support Community Food Centres Canada

Cost: Make a reservation to enjoy a meal at a participating restaurant (above)

Tuesday, March 3, 2015

Soil Celebration (UBC) and Food Matters (KPU)

In the next two weeks, there are a couple of really cool events happening!



UBC Soil Celebration



Location: UBC Botanical Garden (6804 SW Marine Drive / Vancouver - map)

Date: Thursday, March 5, 2015 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Cost: FREE



https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5i2efDZ9W8bQ29Nd2l4b2VMakk/view?usp=sharingJoin UBC Botanical Garden to celebrate the UN International Year of Soils! Learn about safe soils, the importance of soil to food security in BC, and the role soil plays in mitigating climate change. This event also kicks off the workshop season at the Botanical Garden.



Coffee, tea, and light snacks will be served. Wine and refreshments are available for a fee.



This event is free, but registration is required. For more information about the event or to register, visit their website here.



Food Matters: An Imperative Dialogue



Location: Kwantlen Polytechnic University (12666 72nd Avenue / Surrey - map)

Date: Tuesday, March 10, 2015 from 6:30 pm

Cost: FREE



Join the dialogue on farming, community gardens, accessibility, food waste, and food policy in Surrey and Metro Vancouver.



For more information, contact Mairi Lester or Deirdre Goudriaan. [PDF]