SLV Local Foods Coalition

Wednesday, August 14, 2013

Upcoming Events!

CANNING WORKSHOP, Sun. Aug. 25^th, Monte Vista: Marianna Young will teach how to can dilly beans. 1-3pm at the Church of the Nazarene in Monte Vista. Suggested donation of $10. Please RSVP to slvlocalfoods@gmail.com

HORNO COOKING,Sat. Sept. 7^th,Capulin:

Elena Miller of Cactus Hill Farm will teach a lesson on cooking in a traditional outdoor oven. Cooking starts at 4pm, followed by a local food meal and traditional music. A meat dish will be provided. Please bring a side dish or dessert to share if you are able. Suggested donation of $5. Please RSVP to slvlocalfoods@gmail.com

SOUTHERN COLORADO FILM FESTIVAL, Sept. 12^TH – 15^TH , Alamosa: The inaugural festival will provide diverse independent films on the theme of land, water and community. The Local Foods Coalition will be co-sponsoring a film to be shown at Adams State University. For more info and updates go to www.socofilmfest.com

LOCAL FOOD DAY AT THE ALAMOSA FARMERS’ MARKET, Sat. Sept. 14^TH ,Alamosa: This annual event promotes local foods at the farmers’ market with special vendors, music, activities for kids, and a local food raffle.

HARVEST MOON SOIREE: A LOCAL FOODS BENEFIT, Sat. Sept. 21^st,Chokurei Ranch: The finest SLV local foods will be served straight from the farm to the table. This delicious and fun event is not to be missed. $100 per plate.

HARVEST MOON SOIREE FARM TOUR, Sun. Sept. 22^st, Alamosa and surrounding area: The Saturday night Soiree will be followed up with a Sunday morning fundraiser/farm tour. $30 per person.

PERMACULTURE WORKSHOP, October, 12^th , Location TBD: Learn the basic principles of permaculture with local expert, Kenny Fischer followed by a hands on demonstration. Suggested donation of $5.

INTERNATIONAL FOOD DAY, Thurs. Oct. 24^th,Alamosa: Join us for this family friendly event featuring pizza-making with local ingredients and “What’s on Your Plate”, an acclaimed documentary film by two eleven-year-olds. 5pm at the Alamosa Senior Center.

**Some events have suggested donations. Donations are always appreciated, but no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Monday, August 5, 2013

Fermentation Bike Tour Map

Don't forget the Fermentation Bike Ride in Alamosa on Tuesday, August 6th at starting at 5 pm.

Bring your bikes (and your helmets!) and join in a ride that includes the history of fermentation, veggie fermentation, kombucha, sodas and beer. The tour will begin at Milagros at 5pm.

A map of the route is attached. A few additional bikes will be available if you don't have your own or you may join us by alternate form of transportation. Stations will close after the bike group rides through.

Suggested donation of $5. For more information email slvlocalfoods@gmail.com or call 719-937-2319.