September Updates- Pocket Markets are back

September Newsletter

New TLCC Food Security Coordinator

Hey everyone! I’m Aja Peterson, and I am the new TLCC Food Security Coordinator. As a member of this community, resident of this neighbourhood and lover of great fresh food I am excited to take on this position! I look forward to meeting all of you at the upcoming pocket markets this September. See you all then!

POCKET MARKETS ARE BACK! Fall Schedule: Dates and Locations

The TLCC’s mobile pocket markets will be back in full swing starting September 10th. Take advantage of the harvest season and grab some wonderful fresh produce at affordable prices. Watch for our tasting kitchens at Helping Spirit Lodge and Orchard Park! See you there.

When: 2nd Saturday of the month
Time: 10am-12noon
Market dates: Sept 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10
Where: Helping Spirit Lodge, 3965 Dumfries Street near Kingsway Ave

When: 2nd Saturday of the month
Time: 2pm-4pm
Market dates: Sept 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10
Where: Orchard Park, 5988 Nanaimo St near E. 41st Ave

When: 3rd Saturday of the month
Time: 10am-12noon
Market dates: Sept 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17
Where: Brant Villa, 2290 E. 25th Ave near the Nanaimo SkyTrain Station

When: 3rd Saturday of the month
Time: 2pm-4pm
Market dates: Sept 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17
Where: Culloden Court, 1375 E. 47th Ave near Knight Street

* Here’s what we are expecting for Saturday’s Market*

From BC:
Apples, Pears, Peaches, Broccoli, Carrots, Cucumber, Lettuce, Tomatoes and Kale

From Elsewhere:
Avocados, Bananas

Upcoming events, workshops and information sessions:

Sept 9- Healthy Selves, Healthy Communities (program series)
Sept 10-8th Annual Corn Festival
Sept 16- UBC Farm’s 9th Annual FarmAde



HEALTHY SELVES, HEALTHY COMMUNITIES-AN INTERCULTURAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAM

When: Fridays 11:00am-12:30pm (10 sessions beginning Sept.09 and ending Nov.08)
Where: Little Mountain Neighbourhood House: 3981 Main Street (at 24th avenue and Main St).
What: Free health literacy program for newcomers and other community members. Includes free child minding, bus tickets, healthy snacks. Participants will receive a certificate of accomplishment and health manual. This program is a partnership between Little Mountain Neighbourhood House and BCIT Nursing Program, with funding from Vancouver Coastal Health.

Who it’s for: Newcomers and other community members wanting to learn how to live healthier lifestyles; increase their understanding of chronic diseases including stress and stress management; learn about nutrition and active living. Sessions are facilitated by trained nurses and staff. Program incorporates peer based focus groups, educational lessons, community building games and other activities. Learn different ways to manage health and wellness; Increase understanding of chronic disease and prevention; Learn about stress and stress management; Participate in health games, and activities, and presentations; Be involved in conversation and dialogue; Share experiences and learn from others; Approach health and wellness from a multicultural perspective

REGISTRATION is necessary. For more information or to register contact: Welcoming & Inclusive Communities Coordinator, Jennifer: 604-879-7104, ext. 315 or email: jennifer_wesman@Lmnhs.bc.ca

8th ANNUAL CORN FESTIVAL

Come and share in the Latin-American community’s corn harvest celebration. Free family fun! Enjoy a day of Latin-American art and entertainment and try delicious ethnic dishes like pupusas, tamales, tostadas and more. Check out the kid’s zone and the yearly “Queen of Corn” contest for girls.

Organized by CELSAN (Canada El Salvador Action Network) and CEBES (Comunidades Eclesiales de Base de El Salvador).

Saturday, September 10 Britannia Community Centre, Gym “D”, 1661 Napier Street.
11pm to 5pm.For information: José: 778-385-5394 or cornfestival2011@gmail.com

UBC FARM’S 9th ANNUAL FARMADE

Come on out to this free-admission, all-ages event to celebrate food, music and community at Vancouver's last working farm!
Please stay tuned for updates on our 9th annual event. This year, we're excited to feature:
- Family-friendly local bands
- Audience-participation square dancing!
- UBCimprov
- Belly dance performances
- Vegan, vegetarian and beef burgers
- Smoothies & juice from The Juice Caboose (organic, vegan, gluten free and soy free)
- Farm-fresh corn and organic UBC Farm veggies
- A beverage garden featuring handcrafted brew from East Van's Storm Brewing
- A supervised children's area with face painting, bubble wands and more!
- Free tours of the Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm
- Free shuttle van and bicycle valet

Mobile Pocket Markets

NOTE: There are no markets in August 2011.

 We've put wheels on our pocket market .

TLCC's Mobile Pocket Markets are now at 4 locations each month (except August) bringing fresh  produce at affordable prices to these neighbourhoods.

Check out the schedule below and map to see the dates and times of all 4 market locations in the TLCC and South Vancouver areas. 

When: 2nd Saturday of the month
Time: 10am-12noon
Market dates: Sept 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10
Helping Spirit Lodge, 3965 Dumfries Street  near Kingsway Ave

When: 2nd Saturday of the month
Time: 2pm-4pm
Market dates: Sept 10, Oct 8, Nov 12, Dec 10
Orchard Park, 5988 Nanaimo St near E. 41st Ave


When: 3rd Saturday of the month
Time:10am-12noon
Market dates: Sept 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17

Brant Villa,  2290 E. 25th Ave near the Nanaimo SkyTrain Station


When: 3rd Saturday of the month
Time: 2pm-4pm
Market dates: Sept 17, Oct 15, Nov 19, Dec 17
Culloden Court, 1375 E. 47th Ave near Knight Street

June 18th Market

Here is what we are expecting to have at the market tomorrow.  Lots of BC produce is now finally becoming available after a slow start this spring.  This weekend we will be at Brant Villa from 10am-12pm and Culloden Court from 2pm-4pm.

LOCAL (BC)
Beets
Cucumber
Green kale
Green leaf lettuce
Orange peppers
Rhubarb
Strawberry tomatoes
ORGANIC
Bananas
Strawberries
NOT LOCAL or ORGANIC
Fuji Apples (Washington)
Anjou Pears (Washington)

At the Mobile Market This Weekend

The Mobile Market will be at two locations this Saturday June 11th.  We will be at Helping Spirit Lodge (3965 Dumfries Street, around the back in the parking lot) from 10am - 12pm and then we move to Orchard Park (5988 Nanaimo Street) from 2pm-4pm.  Here is what we are expecting to have at the markets:

Local BC

Long English Cucumbers

Butter Lettuce

Kale

Orange Peppers

Radishes

Rapini

Rhubarb

Strawberry Tomatoes

Summer Turnips

Organic

Strawberries (California)

Valencia Oranges (California)

Not Local or Organic

Royal Gala Apples (Washington)

See you there!

April Newsletter

This month’s newsletter includes:

New TLCC Food Security Network Coordinator 

April 16 Next Pocket Market

April 16 EYA Seed Swap at Strathcona Community Garden

April 26 Seed starting workshop at South Vancouver Neighbourhood House

April 30 Maximum Balcony Harvest Workshop with April Reeves

April 30 The Great Turning Conference

May 1 Spring Fling Fundraiser at Cedar Cottage Garden

New TLCC Food Secuirty Network Coordinator 

Hello everyone, my name is Carissa Murphy and I am very excited to be starting as the new TLCC Food Security Network Coordinator.  I look forward to working in the community and to hearing your questions, feedback and experiences.

TLCC's next Pocket Market!

At this week’s market:

LOCAL

Ambrosia Apples

Orange Peppers

Red Nugget Potatoes

Cucumber

ORGANIC

Bananas

NON LOCAL OR ORGANIC (from Washington or California)

Yams

Pears

Butter lettuce

Kale

Carrots

Avocados

Date: Saturday April 16th
Time: 10am-1pm
Location: 2290 E 25th Ave (Just west of the Nanaimo SkyTrain station).

See you all there!

Environmental Youth Alliance Seed Exchange

The Environmental Youth Alliance is holding a seed exchange. The emphasis is on exchange, so no money will be trading hands, only seeds. Everyone is welcome to attend, even those who have no seeds to trade as you’ll still be able to get your hands on some free seeds!

Date: Saturday April 16th

Time: 10am-1pm

Location: Eco-Pavillion, Strathcona Community Garden

Seed Starting Workshop

As a part of South Vancouver Neighbourhood House’s Food Security Workshops, they will be hosting a free seed starting workshop.   Learn to grow seeds indoors, take home your own seed pots with a variety of vegetables, herbs and edible flowers

You can join the South Vancouver Neighbourhood House once a month for workshops all about FOOD. Learn from experts how to grow, enjoy and save your harvest. Workshops are 1-2 hours and are at SVNH or in the South Van area. Meet new people and have fun! All ages are welcome

Date: Tuesday April 26th

Time: 3:30pm-5pm

Location: 6470 Victoria Dr., Vancouver (SVNH)

To register: Please sign up at the SVNH front desk or email foodsecurity@southvan.org                             or call 604-324-6212

For more information about SVNH go to www.southvan.org

Maximum Balcony Harvest Workshop

Growing vegetables in containers can provide you with plenty of fresh food if you do it correctly. Learn how to get the most out of your balcony or patio by using vertical space resourcefully, selecting appropriate types and combinations of plants and containers, and more. Bring a photo of your balcony to share and get personalized advice.  This class will be taught by April Reeves.

 

Date: Saturday April 30^th

Time: 9:30am-12pm

Location: VanDusen Botanical Garden

Cost: Member: $30 / Non member: $40

Registration forms cam be found at http://vancouver.ca/parks/parks/vandusen/website/adultEducation/adult.htm

Or to register by phone call 604-257-8322 or register in person at:

VanDusen Botanical Garden

Registrar’s Office, 5251 Oak St.

Vancouver, BC V6M 4H1

The Great Turning, An Un-Conference to be the Change

Join hundreds of change agents and over 40 passionate community leaders to explore how we can create a sustainable future through action, innovation, and consciousness.

Engage with leaders from Greenpeace, Village Vancouver, Oxfam, and dozens of other organizations in a day of inspiring broad vision talks, intimate circle dialogues, artistic performances, and organic vegetarian lunch.

There are many pieces to the puzzle of our emerging future, and your role is pivotal. Come join us and Be The Change at the Great Turning Un-Conference on Saturday, April 30th, at the Maritime Labour Centre in Vancouver!

Date: Saturday April 30th

Time: 9:00am to 5:30pm (Coffee, yoga, and registration at 8:00am)

Location: The Maritime Labour Centre, 1880 Triumph Street, Vancouver

To register: www.bethechangeearthalliance.org

Spring Fling

Cedar Cottage Garden’s Spring Fling, a celebration of gardens and community, will be taking place on May 1st in the garden plaza on Victoria Dr @ Hull. The afternoon will be filled with opportunities to mingle and meet new neighbours, and to enjoy entertainment and garden tours. Drop by for some baked goods, a plants and seedlings sale, an arts and crafts market, and plenty of activities for children.

Date:  Sunday May 1^st

Time: 12noon-3pm

Location: Cedar Cottage Garden @ Victoria & Hull

www.cedarcottagegarden.wordpress.com