Welcome to issue #54 of the Grandview Woodland Food Connection E-Newsletter. This newsletter has been created to share information about food security in the Grandview Woodland and neighbouring communities. Please feel free to send us any information that you would like included.
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Check out our Blog - http://gwfoodconnection.wordpress.com/

Vancouver Neighbourhood Food Networks Grow
Help Save Cottonwood Gardens

Britannia School Garden Club President Mingye Chen Wis Top 20 Under 20

Thanks for a Successful Fundraiser

We are also on Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/gwfc/sets/

Sustenance Display

Pandora Green Shed

New Britannia School Garden Photos

Kimchi Workshop

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Events

1. GROWING AND LEARNING FAIR 
2. BRITANNIA BULK BUYING 
3. REMARKABLE WOMEN: HONOURING WOMEN FROM OUR VANCOUVER COMMUNITIES 

Workshops

1. COMMUNITY KITCHEN ROUNDTABLES
2. COMMUNITY KITCHEN LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS
3. FOODSAFE LEVEL ONE
4. SAFE CANNING BASICS DEMONSTRATION
5. FIRST AID & FIRE SAFETY FOR COMMUNITY KITCHENS
6. GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP FOR COMMUNITY KITCHENS

Jobs

1. FOOD FOR FAMILIES – PROGRAM MANAGER

Volunteer

1. GRANDVIEW WOODLAND FOOD CONNECTION
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1. GROWING AND LEARNING FAIR 

Eastside Family Place presents Community, Learning and Health Resources in Grandview Woodland. All families with children 6 years and younger are invites to this free event. Meet representatives from the following organizations: Westcoast Information and Referral, Pacific Postpartum Society, YWCA Single Mother’s Service, Dental, Hearing, Vision, Speech and nutrition, Eastside family Place, Grandview Woodland Food Connection, and Paul Kitx – children’s’ entertainer.

Upstairs from the Eastside Family Place in Canucks Family Education Centre, 1655 William St, next to Grandview Park
Wed, Nov. 14, 10- 11:30 am
Info: 604-255-9841



2. BRITANNIA BULK BUYING

Are you interested in fresh fruits and veggies? Do you want to save money? The Britannia Bulk Buying Group purchases fresh produce at wholesale prices saving you about 30% on your food bill. Food is bought once a month and brought to Britannia Community Centre to sort and pick up. Cost is $13 for about 7- 8 varieties of food. That is two bags of food. This program is for individuals and households who are struggling financially.
Info: 604-718-5895




3. REMARKABLE WOMEN: HONOURING WOMEN FROM OUR VANCOUVER COMMUNITIES 

To honour local women who have made significant contributions to arts, culture, sports, and community in Vancouver, the Vancouver Park Board has established the Remarkable Women poster series. Each year, the individual stories of a select group of women from diverse backgrounds and abilities are featured on posters, which highlight the important roles each woman plays in our communities. Click here for more info on the poster series: http://vancouver.ca/people-programs/remarkable-women.aspx.

Theme for 2013: Women who contribute to their communities through an involvement with food. Has a woman in your community inspired you by her efforts in providing, producing, preparing, advocating, or teaching about food? If the answer is yes, nominate her today and join us in honouring and celebrating these remarkable women in our community. Click here for guidelines and nomination forms. http://vancouver.ca/people-programs/nominate-someone.aspx

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Workshops

1. COMMUNITY KITCHEN ROUNDTABLES

These free, two hour roundtables are an opportunity to meet other community kitchen leaders, to share and hear about other kitchen activities, challenges & successes. Come to our Vancouver office to participate in person or participate remotely via teleconferencing. We are now posting an overview of what is discussed in our Roundtables – visit the blog category “Around the Table” to see notes of previous meetings.

Dates/Times:

Thurs, Jan 17, 2013, 10:00 am -12:00 pm

Thurs, April 25, 2013, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Location: Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society,

1150 Raymur Ave., Vancouver BC

To register: There is no fee for these events, but we kindly ask that you register by going to Brown Paper Tickets.

For more information: Contact Shona Lam at shonal@foodbank.bc.ca or 604-216-2326

2. COMMUNITY KITCHEN LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS

During this workshop you will have the opportunity to find out more about community kitchens, different ways a group can work and how you can lead or start a community kitchen. Learn the history of the community kitchen movement and the effect it has had around the province. Hear about the different kitchen models that run successfully in our communities. Experience a community kitchen first hand! Lunch will be provided.

Dates/Times:

Thurs, June 6, 2013, 9:00 am –3:30 pm

Location: Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society,

1150 Raymur Ave. Vancouver, BC

Cost: $45.00 (lunch provided).

To register: Contact Darlene Tanaka, at 604-216-2325 or darlenet@foodbank.bc.ca 

3. FOODSAFE LEVEL ONE

We all have questions when it comes to food safety. What should we be concerned with when handling food in our kitchens? What’s safe and what isn’t in our day-to-day work in the kitchen? Come learn the basics about safe food handling in a friendly classroom environment. This is a

provincially recognized course taught by qualified instructors. It is suitable for individuals who have a grade 8 or higher reading comprehension level.

Dates/Times:

Sat, Dec 1, 2012, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm OR

Sat, March 2 2013, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm

Location: Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society, 1150 Raymur Ave. Vancouver, BC

Cost: $50.00 – $95.00 (sliding scale)

To register: Contact Darlene Tanaka, at 604-216-2325 or darlenet@foodbank.bc.ca

Please note: Lunch is not provided, so please bring a lunch.

4. SAFE CANNING BASICS DEMONSTRATION

This one-day session for canning instructors/leaders will review the basics of both boiling water bath (BWB) canning and pressure canning. Learn about old and new canning equipment, tools and current canning products on the market. Get the latest information on safe canning practices. The workshop will consist of a Powerpoint presentation, demonstration and discussion. Due to time limitations, please note that there will be no hands-on component. Bring your canning questions and comments and a lunch! Presenters: Diane Collis, Manager and Darlene Tanaka, Training Co-ordinator, Fresh Choice Kitchens

Date/Time: Thursday, June 13, 2013 – 9:00am-4:00pm (please bring a lunch)

Location: Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society, 1150 Raymur Ave, Vancouver BC

Cost: $45 (Includes Bernardin cookbook & canning toolkit)

To Register: Contact Darlene Tanaka at 604-216-2325, darlenet@foodbank.bc.ca

5. FIRST AID & FIRE SAFETY FOR COMMUNITY KITCHENS

By request, we are offering our 1-day workshop for community kitchen (CK) leaders & participants on First Aid and Fire Safety. Vancouver Fire Fighters will facilitate “Save Somebody’s Life” & afterwards Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services will come & offer “Fire Safety & Fire Extinguisher Training”. Participants must attend both components for the day.

Save Somebody’s Life in the Kitchen.

How can you prevent accidents in the kitchen? Do you know what steps to take if a CK participant is choking? In this workshop you will gain knowledge & basic first aid skills needed in the first few minutes following an emergency in the kitchen. This course is suitable for anyone who wants to learn basic life saving skills, but does not require formal ‘certification’. Training focuses on the basic skills needed in the first few minutes following an emergency, provides advice on when to seek medical attention & includes practice scenarios.

Topics covered: • Burns • Knife Cuts • CPR • Choking

Fire Safety & Fire Extinguisher Training. Do you know what to do if there is a fire in the kitchen? Wondering how to use a fire extinguisher? This course is intended to give community kitchen leaders a basic understanding of fire safety & the use & limitations of portable fire-fighting equipment. It includes training on live fires using “Hands-On” Fire Extinguisher Training. Part of the course takes place outside & it is recommended that course participants wear comfortable, casual clothes appropriate to the weather conditions on the day.

Topics covered: • What is “Fire”? • Classifications of Fire • Leading causes of Fire • Types of Portable Fire Extinguishers • Making the “Right” Decision • Reporting an Emergency • Smoke Alarms • Evacuation Plans

Date/Time: Thurs, Feb 28, 2013, 10:00am-2:00pm

Please bring your own lunch

Location: Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society,

1150 Raymur Ave Vancouver, BC

Cost: $45.00/person

Further questions: Contact Darlene Tanaka, , ph: 604-216-2325, darlenet@foodbank.bc.ca

6. GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP FOR COMMUNITY KITCHENS

You’ve heard about a grant for which you want to apply.  What do you include in a successful grant proposal for your community kitchen?   What information are funders looking for?   Here’s a chance for a Q&A on grant-writing with some hands-on experience working through a grant application in small groups….just in time for Vancouver Foundation’s January 2013 grant deadlines!

This workshop is specifically for those who run community kitchens or other community-based cooking or nutritional skill building programs.

Date:   Thurs, Nov 29, 2012, 10am-12pm

Location: Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society, 1150 Raymur Ave., Vancouver, BC

Facilitator:  Niveria Oliveria, Manager, Grants and Community Initiatives, Vancouver Foundation. 

Cost: Free

To register:  You must register in order to attend.  Register online at Brown Paper Tickets at: http://ckgrant.brownpapertickets.com For inquiries, contact Shona Lam 604-216-2326 or shonal@foodbank.bc.ca

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Jobs

1. FOOD FOR FAMILIES – PROGRAM MANAGER

Position Description: Organize and oversee all aspects of the Food for Families program, consistent with CityReach Care Society’s vision, mission and Christian core values.

Program Description: Food for Families is a wholesome weekly food bank and nutritional education program offered to families in need with dependent children in the community of East Vancouver. The program is run in a welcoming environment where families are served with dignity and respect and all effort is made to build relationship and grow community.

For more info on this job: http://gwfoodconnection.wordpress.com/jobs/

To apply please send a cover letter, current contact info for 2 employment references, and a resume, to 
Laura@cityreach.org

Further information on CityReach Care Society and the Food for Families program can be found at www.cityreach.org

Applications due by end of day Wednesday November 21st.
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Volunteer

1. GRANDVIEW WOODLAND FOOD CONNECTION

The Grandview Woodlands Food Connection is a grassroots food security group supporting residents to access healthy and affordable food. We are developing a number of community based food initiatives, including community gardening, bulk buying groups, school gardens, canning workshops,community kitchens and more and are looking for individuals interested in hands-on project coordination. Check out our projects. Call Ian @ 604-718-5895

Welcome to issue #53 of the Grandview Woodland Food Connection E-Newsletter. This newsletter has been created to share information about food security in the Grandview Woodland and neighbouring communities. Please feel free to send us any information that you would like included.

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Check out our blog - http://gwfoodconnection.wordpress.com/

Giant Zucchinis

Sustainable Opportunities for Youth Leadership

Treehouse Treats Social Enterprise

We are also on Flickr - http://www.flickr.com/photos/gwfc/sets/

Britannia School Gardens

Corn festival 2012

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Events

1. BRITANNIA FOOD GARDENS FILM SCREENING AND FUNDRAISER

2. SUSTENANCE FESTIVAL
3. BRITANNIA BULK BUYING

4. EVERGREEN HARVEST CELEBRATION
5  FORAGER'S FEAST POTLUCK
6. CREATE A NEW COMMUNITY GARDEN?

Workshops

1. BRITANNIA FOOD WORKSHOPS
2. BRITANNIA GARDEN WORKSHOPS
3. HASTINGS SEASONS OF FOOD
4  COMMUNITY KITCHEN ROUNDTABLES
5. COMMUNITY KITCHEN LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS
6. FOODSAFE LEVEL ONE
7. FOODSAFE LEVEL ONE FOR ABORIGINAL PARTICIPANTS
8. CANNING DEMONSTRATION AND JAM-MAKING FOR ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY LEADERS
9. SAFE CANNING BASICS DEMONSTRATION
10. FIRST AID AND FIRE SAFETY FOR COMMUNITY KITCHENS
11. GRANT WRITING FOR COMMUNITY KITCHENS
12. HARVEST IN THE CITY
13. EVERGREEN URBAN ORCHARD WORKSHOPS

Volunteer

1. GRANDVIEW WOODLAND FOOD CONNECTION
2. KIWASSA NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE'S FOOD PROGRAM
3. NOW BC

4. VANCOUVER FRUIT TREE PROJECT

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Events

1. BRITANNIA FOOD GARDENS FILM SCREENING AND FUNDRAISER

The Grandview Woodland Food Connection, Eastside Family Place and Slow Food are pleased to present a special film screening in support of the new garden twinning project between the Britannia School Food Garden and the Slow Food Thousand Gardens in Africa Project.

Film: To Make a Farm (2012) is a beautifully photographed documentary exploring of the lives of five young people who have decided to become small-scale farmers. The Man Who Stopped the Desert (2010) tells the story of Yacouba Sawadogo, an African peasant farmer who has transformed the lives of thousands of people across the Sahel.

Britannia Community Centre, Upstairs Canuck Family Education Centre
Sunday, Oct 14
6 pm silent auction & food. 7pm film Screening
Information: 604-718-5895

2. SUSTENANCE FESTIVAL

SUSTENANCE Festival is now celebrating its 4th year and is a first ever unique city-wide celebration that culminates on World Food Day, Oct 16th.

Sustenance endeavors to connect the communities of art, culture, and food security. From global to local, from historic to present day, the art and culture of food offer something everyone can feast on! We are excited to bring you our new logo and website!

Visit our website to learn about this years festival events.

www.sustenancefestival.ca

This year the festival runs from October 11th – 21st.

Festival Highlights include:

Opening Event Fashion FEAST: October 11th, 7pm – Call for artists!

Exhibition: Food Innovation in the City: October 11th – October 21st

Food Cart Festival: Food Carts Unite: October 21st

Check Out Our Assets: October 18th, 6:30pm

Grounded in Vancouver Workshop Series: October 11th – October 21st

Sustenance Around Town: Vancouver Neighbourhood Food Networks offer a range of events and workshops!

3. BRITANNIA BULK BUYING

Are you interested in fresh fruits and veggies? Do you want to save money? The Britannia Bulk Buying Group purchases fresh produce at wholesale prices saving you about 30% on your food bill.

Food is bought once a month and brought to Britannia Community Centre to sort and pick up. Cost is $13 for about 7- 8 varieties of food. That is two bags of food. This program is for individuals and households who are struggling financially.

For more information call Ian @ 604-718-5895

4. EVERGREEN’S HERITAGE HARVEST CELEBRATION

Help celebrate food, land, and cultural diversity in Vancouver. Join us for a free family friendly event featuring a world of activities; Taste delicious multicultural foods, help paint a community mural, and even press your own soft apple cider from heritage apple varieties.

Cultural sharing with the Siyamin Stamsh Canoe Family of the Squamish Nation. Drumming performance and workshop with Kunda African Culture and Music. Bhangra performance by the PANJ Girls. And more.

Sunday Sept 23^rd, 1 – 4pm

Great Northern Way Urban Orchard

555 Great Northern Way

(at the west end of Great Northern Way Campus)

5. FORAGER’S FEAST POTLUCK

What do you get when you mix urban gardening, wild food foraging and creative cooking? Come find out at the Forager’s Feast Potluck.

 Oct 13, 6 – 8pm

The event is free but please register and more details @ www.urbanherbschool.ca

6. CREATE A NEW COMMUNITY GARDEN?

Are you interested in starting a new community garden or orchard?

Community gardens are recognized as important neighbourhood gathering places that promote neighbourhood livability, urban greening, community building, crime reduction, exercise and food production. Community gardens are powerful tools to achieve multiple social, environmental and economic benefits.

The City of Vancouver is asking residents to send in expressions of interest to create new community garden and orchard sites. Sites for community gardens could be vacant land at the end of a block, land parallel to streets, areas of parks, etc. The list of sites will help prioritize community garden support for 2013.

More information and to view the application form, visit: www.vancouver.ca/communitygardens

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Workshops

1. BRITANNIA FOOD WORKSHOPS
Information: 604-718-5895

You Can Too

These two classes will teach the basics of canning and preserving food. No experience necessary. You will learn all the basics including supplies and kitchen prep, how to prep fruits & veggies, safe canning methods, and other tips & strategies for canning at home! All participants will walk away with their own canned treat made during the evening.

Saturday, Sept 29^th 2 – 5pm

OR

Saturday, Oct 27^th 1:30 – 4:30
$12

Spicy Kimchi

It’s spicy, tart and rated one of the world’s healthiest foods by Health magazine in 2008. Kimchi’s probiotic bacteria (lactobacilli) are good for both your gastrointestinal and immune systems and adds a tasty kick to a variety of meals. Led by www.culinaryadventures.co founder Gloria Chang who learned to make kimchi from her Korean mother, this hands-on workshop will teach you how to make your own Baechu Kimchi (napa cabbage) to ferment at home and a fresh Kimchi salad to eat with your next few meals. You’ll take both home in two jars. No experience necessary!

Sunday, Sept 30th
1-4PM
$29 (Includes copies of Gloria’s CBC Radio doc on making kimchi with her mom)

2. BRITANNIA GARDENING WORKSHOPS

information: 604-718-5895

Saving Seeds

As the warm summer sun ripens bountiful fruits, it is time to start saving seeds for the next year. In this interactive workshop, you will learn what traits to look for when saving seeds, the effects of hybridization and cross-pollination on seed saving and different techniques for harvesting seeds. Each participant will get to take home a package of seeds freshly harvested during the workshop.

Saturday October 13th
2-4pm
25$

Growing Lush Winter Greens Indoors

As fall progresses into winter, keep your salads full of fresh living greens! This workshop will introduce the essential elements you need to grow tasty microgreens all winter long. From pea shoots to baby lettuce, you will be able to eat local organic greens all year while saving money and gaining more nutrients!

 Saturday November 3rd

2-4pm
$25

Workshops taught by Katherine Oblock who is passionate about growing strong, healthy communities through experiential learning in the garden. Her work with many community projects including Farmers on 57th, the Landed Learning Project at the UBC Farm, and the residential garden at the George Pearson Centre, have given her the opportunity to unite elements of landscaping and permaculture design into urban gardens. She currently guides homeowners through the process of designing, building, and maintaining the organic garden of their dreams.

3. HASTINGS SEASONS OF FOOD

Learn to grow, prepare, and preserve healthy food all year round. A family program where both adults and children learn new skills. A drop-off and integrated program for children of participants attending adult workshops. Features a variety of age-appropriate activities exploring whole foods, healthy eating, and gardening.

Tuesdays, 9:30 – 12pm

Sept 18: Kids’ Garden

Sept 25: Canning Plums

Oct 2: Teaching Garden Winter and Cover Crops

Oct 9: Family Snacks

Oct 16: Field Trip to the Pumpkin Patch

Oct 23: Canning Salsa

Oct 30: Teaching Garden – Extending your Growing Season

Nov 6: Seasonal Food Wisdom – from our First Nations Elders

Nov 13: Food and Recipe Sharing

Nov 20: Canning Pickled Beets

Nov 27: Teaching Garden – Planning for Spring

Dec 4: Food for Presents

Dec11: Family Holiday Party

Hastings Community Centre

Cost: $8 /workshop + $2/child

Register: info@seasonsoffood.com

4. COMMUNITY KITCHEN ROUNDTABLES

These free, two hour roundtables are an opportunity to meet other community kitchen leaders, to share and hear about other kitchen activities, challenges & successes. Come to our Vancouver office to participate in person or participate remotely via teleconferencing. We are now posting an overview of what is discussed in our Roundtables – visit the blog category “Around the Table” to see notes of previous meetings.

Dates/Times:
Thurs, Oct 4, 2012, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Thurs, Jan 17, 2013, 10:00 am -12:00 pm
Thurs, April 25, 2013, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society,
1150 Raymur Ave., Vancouver BC
To register: There is no fee for these events, but we kindly ask that you register by going to Brown Paper Tickets.
For more information: Contact Shona Lam at shonal@foodbank.bc.ca or 604-216-2326

5. COMMUNITY KITCHEN LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS

During this workshop you will have the opportunity to find out more about community kitchens, different ways a group can work and how you can lead or start a community kitchen. Learn the history of the community kitchen movement and the effect it has had around the province. Hear about the different kitchen models that run successfully in our communities. Experience a community kitchen first hand! Lunch will be provided.

Dates/Times:
Thurs, Nov 8, 2012, 9:00 am – 3:30 pm OR
Thurs, June 6, 2013, 9:00 am –3:30 pm
Location: Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society,
1150 Raymur Ave. Vancouver, BC
Cost: $45.00 (lunch provided).
To register: Contact Darlene Tanaka, at 604-216-2325 or darlenet@foodbank.bc.ca 

6. FOODSAFE LEVEL ONE

We all have questions when it comes to food safety. What should we be concerned with when handling food in our kitchens? What’s safe and what isn’t in our day-to-day work in the kitchen? Come learn the basics about safe food handling in a friendly classroom environment. This is a
provincially recognized course taught by qualified instructors. It is suitable for individuals who have a grade 8 or higher reading comprehension level.

Dates/Times:
Sat, Dec 1, 2012, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm OR
Sat, March 2 2013, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society, 1150 Raymur Ave. Vancouver, BC
Cost: $50.00 – $95.00 (sliding scale)
To register: Contact Darlene Tanaka, at 604-216-2325 or darlenet@foodbank.bc.ca
Please note: Lunch is not provided, so please bring a lunch.

7. FOODSAFE LEVEL ONE: FOR ABORIGINAL PARTICIPANTS (Sponsored by AHIP – Aboriginal Health Initiative Program)

We all have questions when it comes to food safety. What should we be concerned with when handling food in our kitchens? What’s safe and what isn’t in our day-to-day work in the kitchen? Come learn the basics about safe food handling in a friendly classroom environment. This is a provincially recognized course taught by qualified instructors. It is suitable for individuals who have a grade 8 or higher reading comprehension level.

Participants registering for this workshop must be associated with a First Nations community or an Aboriginal program (such as the Aboriginal Health Initiative Program

Dates/Times: Sat, Sept 29, 2012, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Location: Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society,
1150 Raymur Ave. Vancouver, BC
Cost: Free of charge to Aboriginal people living in the Vancouver Coastal Health Region.
Registration: Contact Leah Karpan, AHIP, ph: 604-875-5600 x63295, Email: leah.karpan@vch.ca

8. CANNING DEMONSTRATION & HANDS-ON JAM MAKING: FOR ABORIGINAL COMMUNITY LEADERS (Sponsored by AHIP – Aboriginal Health Initiative Program)

This class consists of a presentation on up-to-date safe canning practices and techniques; question and answer discussion; and demonstrations of boiling water bath canning and pressure canning. Participants will also receive hands-on experience with boiling water bath canning by making jam together. All participants will receive: boiling water bath canner with flat rack, pressure canner, Bernardin canning toolkit, Bernardin canning recipe book and cloth bag. Participants registering for this workshop must be able to provide canning and jam making workshops for the First Nations community or Aboriginal organization they are associated with. (such as the Aboriginal Health Initiative Program)

Date/Time: Fri, Sept 28, 2012, 9:00am – 4:00pm (lunch provided)
Location: Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society, 1150 Raymur Ave, Vancouver BC
Cost: Workshop is open to Aboriginal people living in the Vancouver Coastal Health Region
To Register: Contact Leah Karpan, AHIP, 604-875-5600 x63295 or leah.karpan@vch.ca

9. SAFE CANNING BASICS DEMONSTRATION

This one-day session for canning instructors/leaders will review the basics of both boiling water bath (BWB) canning and pressure canning. Learn about old and new canning equipment, tools and current canning products on the market. Get the latest information on safe canning practices. The workshop will consist of a Powerpoint presentation, demonstration and discussion. Due to time limitations, please note that there will be no hands-on component. Bring your canning questions and comments and a lunch! Presenters: Diane Collis, Manager and Darlene Tanaka, Training Co-ordinator, Fresh Choice Kitchens

Date/Time: Thursday, June 13, 2013 – 9:00am-4:00pm (please bring a lunch)
Location: Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society, 1150 Raymur Ave, Vancouver BC
Cost: $45 (Includes Bernardin cookbook & canning toolkit)
To Register: Contact Darlene Tanaka at 604-216-2325, darlenet@foodbank.bc.ca

10. FIRST AID & FIRE SAFETY FOR COMMUNITY KITCHENS

By request, we are offering our 1-day workshop for community kitchen (CK) leaders & participants on First Aid and Fire Safety. Vancouver Fire Fighters will facilitate “Save Somebody’s Life” & afterwards Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services will come & offer “Fire Safety & Fire Extinguisher Training”. Participants must attend both components for the day.

Save Somebody’s Life in the Kitchen.

How can you prevent accidents in the kitchen? Do you know what steps to take if a CK participant is choking? In this workshop you will gain knowledge & basic first aid skills needed in the first few minutes following an emergency in the kitchen. This course is suitable for anyone who wants to learn basic life saving skills, but does not require formal ‘certification’. Training focuses on the basic skills needed in the first few minutes following an emergency, provides advice on when to seek medical attention & includes practice scenarios.

Topics covered: • Burns • Knife Cuts • CPR • Choking
Fire Safety & Fire Extinguisher Training. Do you know what to do if there is a fire in the kitchen? Wondering how to use a fire extinguisher? This course is intended to give community kitchen leaders a basic understanding of fire safety & the use & limitations of portable fire-fighting equipment. It includes training on live fires using “Hands-On” Fire Extinguisher Training. Part of the course takes place outside & it is recommended that course participants wear comfortable, casual clothes appropriate to the weather conditions on the day.
Topics covered: • What is “Fire”? • Classifications of Fire • Leading causes of Fire • Types of Portable Fire Extinguishers • Making the “Right” Decision • Reporting an Emergency • Smoke Alarms • Evacuation Plans

Date/Time: Thurs, Feb 28, 2013, 10:00am-2:00pm
Please bring your own lunch
Location: Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society,
1150 Raymur Ave Vancouver, BC
Cost: $45.00/person
Further questions: Contact Darlene Tanaka, , ph: 604-216-2325, darlenet@foodbank.bc.ca

11. GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP FOR COMMUNITY KITCHENS

You’ve heard about a grant for which you want to apply.  What do you include in a successful grant proposal for your community kitchen?   What information are funders looking for?   Here’s a chance for a Q&A on grant-writing with some hands-on experience working through a grant application in small groups….just in time for Vancouver Foundation’s January 2013 grant deadlines!

This workshop is specifically for those who run community kitchens or other community-based cooking or nutritional skill building programs.

Date:   Thurs, Nov 29, 2012,  10am-12pm

Location: Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society, 1150 Raymur Ave., Vancouver, BC

Facilitator:  Niveria Oliveria, Manager, Grants and Community Initiatives, Vancouver Foundation. 

Cost: Free

To register:   You must register in order to attend.  Register online at Brown Paper Tickets at: http://ckgrant.brownpapertickets.com .   

For inquiries, contact Shona Lam 604-216-2326 or shonal@foodbank.bc.ca

12. HARVEST IN THE CITY

This Autumn The World in a Garden is hosting a four-part workshop series to bring the harvest to your plate. From lessons on how to make the most of your organic meat to making a beautiful harvest dinner at our urban farm. Join us when we explore a variety of seasonal pleasures from farm to plate.

For more information: Katie@theworldinagarden.com / 604-257-5151 Ext.1-213

Eat More Kale

510 W 8^th Ave

Sept 19

A Pizza Garden Party

1888 W 57^th Ave

Sept 27

A Harvest Dinner

1888 W 57^th Ave

Oct 11

Demystifying Second Cuts

3209 W. Broadway

Oct 25

13. EVERGREEN URBAN ORCHARD WORKSHOPS

Join Evergreen at the Urban Orchard to learn about growing fruit trees in the city! These four workshops will provide you with the knowledge you need to successfully grow fruit trees on any scale – whether in your backyard or at an urban farm. All of the workshops will be taught by Dr. Kent Mullinix, Director of Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security for the Institute of Sustainable Horticulture at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. Each workshop will combine classroom learning with hands on experience in the Great Northern Way Urban Orchard. Refreshments will be provided.

Canopy Management for Fruit Trees
Wednesday, September 26th, 6 – 8:30 pm
Pruning fruit trees is an art that anyone can master! Learn about different pruning styles and methods, tips and tricks, and how proper pruning will affect the fruit you grow over the years.

All workshops are free so register early. Please visit
http://www.eventbrite.ca/org/2269984435?s=8294509. Space is limited so register early!

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Volunteer Opportunities

1. GRANDVIEW WOODLAND FOOD CONNECTION

The Grandview Woodlands Food Connection is a grassroots food security group supporting residents to access healthy and affordable food. We are developing a number of community based food initiatives, including community gardening, bulk buying groups, school gardens, canning workshops,community kitchens and more and are looking for individuals interested in hands-on project coordination. Check out our projects. Call Ian @ 604-718-5895

2. KIWASSA NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE’S FOOD PROGRAM

We are looking for volunteers to assist in food preparation, cooking and serving as well as cleaning and organizing the kitchen and other tasks as necessary. The food program serves healthy and nutritious meals to our program participants and caters for various events that take place within the neighbourhood house. Upon completion of three months of commitment, additional training may be provided (Food Safe training, resume writing, interview skills etc). Immediate training will be provided through orientation, basic food skills, meal preparation, and exposure to various languages and culture.

For more info and if interested, please contact Meseret Taye at 604-254-5401 ext. 212

3. NOW BC

We are now in the peak of harvest season and CSA boxes and orders are getting large with bulk veggies and fruit! We are seeking volunteer helpers for the next month or two! Please come on out and help!

VOLUNTEER DRIVERS
We are looking for helpers with cars who can deliver bins of organic food to a couple locations! Do you:
have a car (any size)
have 2-3 hrs to share Wed or Thur afternoon(s)
have an interest in playing a hands on role in getting food from our local organic farmers out to the people?
We need your help! We’ll fill your car up with bins of local organic goodness and send you out to one or two locations to drop food off for folks.

VOLUNTEER ORDER PACKERS
We are looking for helpers to pack food orders for NOWBC’s on-line farmers market on THURSDAYS from 9am to noon. Enjoy hands on work with volumes of organic fruits and veggies? Happy lifting cartons of peaches? Revel in labeling 100 bins of local organic food going out to fill dinner tables? Come on out and help! Our food packing warehouse is located in East Van a few blocks north of Clark and 1st. Email joannam@nowbc.ca to let us know if you would like to help!

4. VANCOUVER FRUIT TREE PROJECT

Volunteer fruit pickers and pick leaders are needed to harvest extra fruit from backyard fruit trees and redistribute it to community groups. In the past 12 years we have picked more than 35, 000 pounds of fruit and redistributed it to community centres, neighbourhood houses, daycares and other community groups. Reduce food waste, feed people in your community, and strengthen Vancouver food security. A range of fun volunteer positions are available.

TREEHOUSE TREATS

Is the Vancouver Fruit Tree Project’s new social enterprise. A portion of our fruit picked is made into fruit galettes and sold at farmer’s markets. Volunteers are needed to help bake the galattes and person the market tables. For more information on how you can help please Contactcoordinator@vancouverfruittree.com

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