Events
Find current and future events below and an archive of past events here.
Event
fees cover the cost of the event and provide support for our
programs, such as Farmers Market cooking demonstrations. In 2010, we
sponsored delegates to the international Slow Food event, Terra
Madre in Torino, Italy.
February 22, 2012: Daniel Imhoff Speaks about the Food and Farm Bill
Come to hear Daniel Imhoff, The author of "Food Fight", The citizen's
guide to the next Food and Farm Bill
When: Wednesday, February 22nd
at 7:00 p.m.
Where: Traditions Cafe, 300
5th Avenue SW, Olympia
What: Daniel and Nina Triffleman from the Northwest Farm Action Group will talk about
influencing the Farm Bill and creating a sustainable local food system.
The event is free and sponsored by Sustainable South Sound, Slow Food Greater Olympia, and The Olympia Food Co-op.
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Check
out these 2 ways to spend a few hours or many hours sharing your passion about
local produce with others in our community.
March 5, 2012: Planning Session for Farmers Market Produce Demonstrations
When: Monday March 5 at 9:30 to 11 am.
Where: Large table at Batdorf & Bronson, 516
Capitol Way South, Olympia
What: Plan for sharing recipes and information about produce
at the Olympia Farmers Market. The group will plan for a variety of
fun and educational activities on Kid's Day (typically in early July) and
throughout the summer season. Whether you like to share recipe ideas,
prepare and provide tastes of local produce or do food demonstrations, there is
a role for you this summer. If you cannot attend, but are interested in
participating this summer, please contact Joseph (Treacy) Kreger [treacy58@msn.com or 360-870-2040].
March 7, 2012: Introduction to the Produce Area at the TC Food Bank
When: Wednesday March 7 at 5:30 pm to
6:30 pm.
Where: Meet at front door of Thurston County Food Bank, 220
Thurston Avenue Northeast, Olympia,
What: This is an introduction to the produce area of the Food
Bank for those who want to volunteer an hour or more periodically to help
patrons quickly gain information about preparing produce available the Food
Bank. Rick Sandler, Slow Food member and Heather Davis, Food Bank Produce
Coordinator, will show how participants can share recipe ideas with Food Bank
patrons. The group will make plans for volunteering during Food Bank hours:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 11:00-3:00 and the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays of
each month from 5:00 pm-7:00 pm.
