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November 2008 Events
Matthaei Botanical Gardens Hosts "Yard Hens: An Introduction to Keeping Chickens"
Saturday, November 1, 10:00am to noon, Matthaei Botanical Gardens, 1800 Dixboro Rd., Ann Arbor
Yes you can have happy chickens right here in the city, learn how during this introductory discussion.
We?ll talk breeds, housing, and feeding. Registration required. Call 734.647.7600. Fee: $8.00 members and students, $10.00 non-members. For more information: http://www.mbgna.umich.edu
Nichols Arboretum Hosts "Food for Winter or What I did Last Summer"
Wednesday, November 5, 5:30-7:00pm, Nichols Arboretum Reader House
Join us for a round table discussion on summer gardens and preserves, pickling, fermenting, drying and storing the bounty. Registration required: Call 734.647.7600. For more information: http://www.mbgna.umich.eduFree.
Think Local First Annual Meeting with Speaker Judy Wicks,
Wednesday November 5, 2008, Kerrytown Concert House, 415 N. Fourth Ave, Ann Arbor
Judy Wicks is co-founder of the nationwide Business Alliance for Local Living Economies (BALLE), and founder of the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN). She is also president of White Dog Community Enterprises, a non-profit 501c3 dedicated to building a local food system and living economy in the Philadelphia region.
Doors open 5:30 pm, Think Local First meeting 6:00-6:45 pm, Judy Wicks speaks 7:00- 8:30 pm
With a four-part mission of serving customers, community, employees, and the natural environment, the White Dog Cafe has created numerous educational and community-building programs which focus on topics such as economic & social justice, sustainable agriculture, environmental sustainability, peace & non-violence, drug policy reform and community arts. Through "Table for Six Billion, Please!" the international "sister restaurant" project Judy began in 1986, she has organized trips to Nicaragua, Cuba, Mexico, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Vietnam, and Israel / Palestine in order to understand the effects of US foreighn policy. A local sister restaurant program promotes minority-owned restaurants in Philadelphia and Camden. In 1992, Judy began the White Dog mentoring program, which introduces inner-city high school students to the restaurant business through internships at the Cafe. Her adjacent gift store, the Black Cat, founded in 1989, features local and fair trade crafts. White Dog Enterprises, Inc which includes White Dog Cafe and Black Cat, employs over 100 people and grosses approximately $5 million annually, demonstrating the concept of "doing well by doing good."
For more information and to puchase tickets: http://www.thinklocalfirst.net/
Avalon Housing Fundraiser: White Dog Dinner with Judy Wicks
Thursday, November 6, 7:00-10:00pm, Zingerman's Roadhouse, 2501 Jackson Ave, Ann Arbor, MI
Chef Alex Young presents a multi-course feast from Judy's White Dog Cafe Cookbook. Meet Judy Wicks, enjoy her personal stories and amazing activist anecdotes. This evening is quintessentially local from the menu items to the passionate philosophy. (Menu is on line to whet your appetite!) Dining room seating is limited. Buy your tickets quickly! Dinner Ticket $145. Private Reception (5:30pm) & Dinner Ticket: $250
Purchase tickets at Brown Paper Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/44006
More information at: http://avalonhousing.org/upcoming-events/ OR
http://www.zingermansroadhouse.com/content/pages/events.php
Third Annual Agrarian Adventure School Garden Harvest Dinner with Tappan Middle School
Friday, November 7, 6:30–8:00 pm, Tappan Middle School, 2251 E. Stadium, Ann Arbor, MI
Middle school students in the Agrarian Adventure's enrichment program will be working alongside Chef Rodger Bowser of Zingerman's Deli to harvest, prepare, and serve a delicious meal featuring fresh veggies grown by students at school!
Tour of the school passive solar greenhouse (the winter garden) starting at 5:30, with dinner seating at 6pm. For tickets and more information about this amazing and fun event: www.agrarianadventure.org
Avalon Housing Fundraiser: A Midwest-Casual Cocktail Party to Toast Fritz Haeg & Avalon
Saturday, November 8, 5:00–7:30 pm, 1430 Granger, Ann Arbor
Wendy Chapman and Francis Clark graciously open their charmingly renovated home to Fritz Haeg, Avalon and you for a festive cocktail hour adventure—tantalizing finger food and spirits from local purveyors, artisans and chefs, informal chats with Fritz, and the Chapman's full- frontal design innovation throughout!
Ticket: $50. Patron Ticket: $100
More information: http://avalonhousing.org/upcoming-events/
Purchase tickets at Brown Paper Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/44011
Edible Landscaping with Fritz Haeg
Saturday, November 8, 10:00am, Leslie Science Center, 1831 Traver Road, Ann Arbor, MI
Sponsored by Avalon Housing and Project Grow and targeted this talk will be a must for local gardeners. Visiting artist and visionary, Fritz Haeg, will describe his nationwide projects to transform our front yards into vegetable and fruit gardens. Tickets: $10 suggested minimum donation. Registration required at Project Grow's website: http://www.projectgrowgardens.org/event_form.php
Chef's Class with Alex Young of Zingerman's Roadhouse : "Winter Cooking with Pastured Meats and Local Produce"
Sunday, November 9, 3:00-5:00pm, Chelsea Fairgrounds Hall, 20501 Old US-12 Hwy, Chelsea, MI
Old Pine Farm has arranged a cooking demonstration with Chef Alex Young from Zingerman's Roadhouse and invited Slow Food Huron Valley and Tantré Farm to participate. Chef Alex will offer a demonstration of and information about some of the best ways to cook with Kris' lean, locally raised pastured meat and Slow Food Huron Valley will feature some of Tantré's winter vegetables. Chef Alex will be preparing samples for us to try.
As many of you know, Kris Hirth, owner of Old Pine Farm, raises some of the finest pastured beef, pork, and chicken at her farm in Chelsea for her meat CSA. Using organic and humane methods, her animals lead their lives in the pastures at her farm and are slaughtered there with dignity.
Alex Young is the Founder/Co-Owner and Chef for Zingerman's Roadhouse in Ann Arbor. He is leading the way in supporting local agriculture with his Cornman Farms, already supplying much of the Roadhouse's produce. Alex has also purchased livestock at local fairs and raised them sustainably. Alex was nominated for the James Beard award twice and received the Best Chef Great Lakes Award.
RSVP: Required to oldpinefarm@gmail.com First come first serve basis...space is limited.
COST: $5.00/person
Avalon Housing Fundraiser: Sunday at The Earle Restaurant with Avalon
Sunday, November 9, 2:00pm-4:00pm, 121 W Washington St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
Deep appreciation to The Earle, Avalon's loyal host of this annual giving of special recognition and awards. Avalon's 2008 keynote speaker and Community Stewardship Award recipient is remarkable architect/eco-activist Fritz Haeg, reminding us of the truly innovative and sustainable nature of Avalon's daily work.
Ticket: $50. Benefactor ticket: $175
More information: http://avalonhousing.org/upcoming-events/
Purchase tickets at Brown Paper Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/44013
Fritz Haeg Highlights
Monday, November 10, 4 p.m., U-M School of Natural Resources, Room 1040 Dana Building
Co-sponsored by Avalon Housing, U-M's School of Architecture and the AIA of Huron Valley, this fascinating collegial lecture focuses on Fritz Haeg’s art and architectural projects. Lecture is free. Seating is limited (and donations to Avalon Housing are welcome!)
Fritz Haeg’s "Edible Estates: Attack on the Front Lawn"
Monday, November 10, 7:00pm, Ann Arbor Public Library, Downtown
Book signing and Q&A. Free (though, once again, donations to Avalon are most welcome!)
Slow Food Huron Valley leadership meeting
Friday, November 14, 8:00-10:00am, Zingerman's Next Door, Upstairs
Everyone is welcome to attend monthly leadership team meetings, and we encourage you to think about joining the team or leading a project or committee!
December 2008 Events
Slow Food Huron Valley leadership meeting
Friday, December 5, 8:00-10:00am, Zingerman's Next Door, Upstairs
Everyone is welcome to attend monthly leadership team meetings, and we encourage you to think about joining the team or leading a project or committee!
Slow Food Huron Valley End of Year Membership Meeting and Potluck
Wednesday, December 10, 6:00pm, Hathaway's Hideaway on Ashley, 310 S. Ashley, Ann Arbor, MI
Everyone is welcome to attend this potluck dinner celebrating the harvest and our good work this past year. We'll be hearing from our Terra Madre delegates about what they experienced on their trip to Italy, re-capping the year's successes, and making Slow Food plans for next year. Please come, bring a dish to pass, and your tableware.
Local Farmer's Markets
Download "CSA Farms and Markets" Brochure
Ann Arbor Farmer's Market, 315 Detroit St., Ann Arbor, MI
Saturdays 7am - 3pm AND Wednesdays 7am - 3pm, May - December (Saturdays only December - May)
Chelsea Farmer's Market, Park St, Chelsea, MI
Saturdays 8am - 12pm, May - October
Jewett Street Market, 1289 Jewett St., Ann Arbor, MI - New in 2007
Thursdays 5 - 7pm, beginning June 21, benefits Clonlara School
West Side Farmer's Market, in the parking lot of Zingerman's Roadhouse, corner of Jackson and Maple Rds., Ann Arbor, MI
Thursdays 3pm -7pm, June - September
Ypsilanti Farmer's Market, Historic Depot Town, 641 Rice St., Ypsilanti, MI
Saturdays 8am - 3pm, Wednesdays 10am - 2pm, May - November
Downtown Ypsilanti Farmer's Market, Key Bank parking lot, at Michigan Ave. and Hamilton, Ypsilanti, MI
Tuesdays 2 - 6pm, starting in May 2007
Michigan Farmer's Market Association
http://www.farmersmarkets.msu.edu
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