Organic Sacramento October Events

Organic Sacramento October Events

Hello Members & Friends!

Organic Sacramento is pretty busy working on a variety of projects.  We
wanted to update you on what's going on, and, if you have a desire and
opportunity to help on any of them, we hope you will join in!

After hosting two excellent speakers over the last 4 weeks on the
Genetically Engineered issue, we're continuing to learn more about our
food supply (more details on each item are located further below)....

1.  Rudolph Steiner College The Future of Our Food Film Series, Thursdays
in October.

2.  Organic Sacramento Meeting   Monday Oct. 18  6:30 pm Near William Land
Park

3.  Keeping California GE Free     Sacramento Natural Food Coop Learning
Center   Tuesday, Oct. 19, 6:30-8 pm

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1.  Rudolph Steiner College The Future of Our Food Film Series, Thursdays
in October.

The Future of Our Food: Nutritionally Dead or Sustainably Alive –with
Nancy Poer, Harald Hoven, Cinnie Blair, and Chris Weingarth
October 7-28, Thursdays 7:30-9pm  9200 Fair Oaks Blvd.  (916) 961-8727
http://www.steinercollege.org/

-DONATION - proceeds will go toward support of the Raphael Community
Supported Agriculture(CSA) Program.

A four part series of award winning educational documentaries on the
sources of our food, world agriculture and environmental issues including
"My Father's Garden" and "The Future of Food". Each will be followed by
community dialog and discussion.

2.  Organic Sacramento Meeting   Monday, October 18  6:30 - 8:30 pm

Cathleen Branich has graciously offered her home for this meeting.
Location:  4852 Virginia Way, Sacramento
Directions:  From Hwy 99 southbound, exit Sutterville Rd., turn right.  Go
to Freeport Blvd, Turn left.  Virginia is the 7th left turn, just a few
blocks south of William Land Park

Agenda:

    * Meet Your Local Farmer Event
    * Support GE-Free Butte County campaign, Only a couple of weeks left
before the election! http://www.gefreebutte.com/index.html
    * Schools Program, Teach our kids about healthy foods
    * County & City 10 year plans, Let's encourage them to include organic
programs
    * And More.....

Check out our web-site at organicsacramento.org

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3.  Keeping California GE Free

Sacramento Natural Food Coop Learning Center  1914 Alhambra Boulevard.

Tuesday, Oct. 19, 6:30-8 pm
Free

There are currently over 100 million acres of GE (genetically engineered)
crops being grown in the United States. Over the next several years the
biotech industry is planning to introduce a new generation of GE crops,
many of which are grown on a large scale in California. Many fear this
could have a devastating impact on California farmers. Learn more about
genetic engineering and actions you can take to support sustainable
agriculture and keep California GE free. Presenter: Simon Harris

Preregistration is required for all classes, even free introductory
classes. Fees are due at the time of registration.

    * To register at the store, please speak with the staff person at the
Customer Service Desk.

    * To register by phone, please call the Customer Service Desk at 916
455-2667, Monday-Friday 9 a.m.-5 p.m., and pay with a credit card.

http://www.sacfoodcoop.com/
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Thanks for supporting our organically growing community!

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Tom Ikelman
tom [at] organicsacramento.org