<!-- Alternate content for non-supporting browsers --> <div id="pic-container" name="pic-container" style="float:right; width:310;height:225; text-align:right;background-color: white;"><img id="pic-rotate" name="pic-rotate" src="/news/newsletter/images/issue43/43-0.jpg" border="1" width="300" height="200" alt="A City of Villages" title="A City of Villages" /> <div id="pic-title" name="pic-title" style="float:right; margin: 0; padding: 0;"><font size="-2">A City of Villages </font></div></div><script type="text/javascript" language="javascript">var pic_sel= new Array(); pic_sel[0] = new Image(); pic_sel[0].src='/news/newsletter/images/issue43/43-0.jpg'; pic_sel[0].alt='A City of Villages'; var picnumb= 1; </script><font face='verdana,helvetica'> <i><b>A City of Villages : September 2009 Newsletter</b> <br />Tori<b> <p>Will Work for Food Justice!</b></i> <p><strong>OFC September Newsletter</strong> </p> <p> <u>In this Issue:</u> </p> <p> 1. Fundraiser with Amanda’s Feel Good Fresh Food <br /> 2. Community Gardening Days <br /> 3. Laurel Community Farmers’ Market <br /> 4. OFC Afterschool Programs <br /> 5. Laurel Movie Night on the Patio <br /> 6. Facebook , Twitter and more! </p> <p> ---------------------------------------------- </p> <p> <strong> WEDNESDAY, September 30th</strong> <br /> OFC Fundraiser at Amanda’s Feel Good Fresh Food in Berkeley! Fellow Edible East Bay local hero award recipient, Amanda West, is revolutionizing the way we look at fast food. Check out her website at http://www.amandas.com! Using local and organic ingredients, Amanda has created an affordable menu of items and snacks that are affordable, promote a sustainable lifestyle and not to mention are delicious! Join Oakland Food Connection at Amanda’s in Downtown Berkeley on <strong>Wednesday, September 30th from 4pm-9pm</strong> and <strong>15%</strong> of food sales will go to supporting Oakland Food Connection’s programs! </p> <p> ------------------------------------------- </p> <p> <strong>Community Gardening Days</strong> <br /> TUESDAYS, WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS starting Sept. 8th from 10am-2pm <br /> Got a green thumb? Interested in learning more about gardening and urban agriculture? Join us for our September Community Gardening Days at our backyard garden space on 64th and Outlook starting NEXT WEEK Sept. 8th from 10am-2pm <br /> If you’d like to join in on the gardening fun, email or call Tori at tori@foodcommunityculture.org or <br /> (510) 482-1898. </p> <p> ----------------------------------------- </p> <p> <strong>Laurel Community Farmers’ Market</strong> <br /> SATURDAYS Year Round 10am-2pm at 4173 Macarthur Blvd at Maybelle St. <br /> Come check out Oakland Food Connection’s community farmers’ market in the parking lot of Trattoria Laurellino’s on Macarthur Blvd in the Laurel District! <br /> Fresh, local organic produce (at some of the BEST prices in town)—Local businesses and vendors—Music and activities for kids—Senior Discount Days! <br /> <strong>We also accept EBT and WIC!</strong> </p> <p> <strong>VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!</strong> If you are interested in volunteering at the farmers’ market, please contact Tori at tori@foodcommunityculture.org. </p> <p> Interested in becoming a vendor at the Laurel Community Farmers’ Market? <strong>VENDOR SPACES ARE NOW AVAILABLE to producers, artisans, nonprofits, community gardeners and more!</strong> For more information please contact our Farmers’ Market Manager, Tori at tori@foodcommunityculture.org or (510) 482-1898. </p> <p> ________________________________________ </p> <p> <strong>OFC Afterschool Programs</strong> <br /> School is now in session! And that means OFC is back in the classroom reaching more students and inspiring more youth leaders! OFC afterschool programs begin next week at our two school garden spaces—Oakland Unity High School and EC Reems Academy of Technology and Art. We are empowering youth to learn more about their local environment, how to grow their own food as well as cooking and nutrition education through our afterschool programming </p> <p> _____________________________________ </p> <p> <strong>Laurel Movie Night on the Patio</strong> <br /> Save the Date! The next OFC Laurel Movie Night on the Patio featuring Shira and Yoav Potash’s fantastic new film, <i>Food Stamped</i> will be<strong> Wednesday, October 21st </strong> from 7pm-10pm at 4173 Macarthur Blvd in the parking lot of Trattoria Laurellinos! Stay tuned for updates and in the meantime check out the Food Stamped website for more information and trailers of the film! http://www.foodstamped.com/ </p> <p> _______________________________________ </p> <p> <strong>On Facebook? Join our Facebook Group!</strong> http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=32988192410&ref=ts#/group.php?gid=32988192410&ref=ts </p> <p> <strong>On Twitter? Follow us!</strong> <br /> www.twitter.com/oaklandfood </p> <p> <strong>OFC featured in East Bay Express!</strong> <br /> September issues of East Bay Express are dedicated to Local Food, Independent Businesses and Artists. This week, OFC’s executive director, Jason Harvey is featured! Pick up a free copy of the latest issue of East Bay Express (Sept. 2-8) and turn to page 21 to check it out! </p> <p> _________________________________________ </p> <p> Oakland Food Connection’s programs would not be possible without your help! Consider donating to Oakland Food Connection today and see how you can make a difference: </p> <p> 1. Used/extra items such as: <br /> -Soil/mulch <br /> -Tools <br /> -Compost/organic fertilizers <br /> 2. A “Green Gift” Donation <br /> $5-10 seedling <br /> $15-25 sprouting <br /> $30-50 flowering <br /> $50+ growing <br /> 3. Volunteering: <br /> We are always looking for volunteers! If you would like to help out in any of our programs or community events, please contact Tori at tori@foodcommunityculture.org! We hope to see you soon! </p> <br /> <br /> <p> Thank you for your support! </p> <p> Peace and love, <br /> Tori Lanterman <br /> Programs Coordinator <br /> Oakland Food Connection <br /> tori@foodcommunityculture.org <br /> (510) 482-1898 <br /> <p> </p></font>
