March 4 - April 15, 2009 - Menu for the Future, a discussion series held each Wednesday for seven weeks from 7:00 p.m. until 8:25 p.m. using materials produced by the NorthWest Earth Institute with such expert authors as Wendell Berry, Michael Pollan, Frances Moore Lappe, Marion Nestle, and Barbra Kingslover. Learn why it's important to be able to "shake the hand that feeds you," the joys and benefits of seasonal foods, and the health consequences of our food choices. Cost is $25 for all 7 sessions. Contact Robert Hughes at 665-8989 or e-mail goinggreen4339@gmail.com to register or obtain more information. Register by February 23 to be sure a discussion book will be available. The meetings will be at the Friends Meeting House located at the corner of Washington and Piccadilly streets in Winchester and is jointly sponsored by For the Greater Good, Inc., and the Hope Center Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) March 22, 4:00 p.m. - The Future of Food, documentary film shown in Hester Auditorium of Henkel Hall, Shenandoah University, Winchester, Va. This 2005 documentary examines the complex web of market and political forces which are changing what we eat. The film explores alternatives to industrial "agriculture" and shows how organic and sustainable agriculture offer solutions to the current farm crisis. Call Robert Hughes at 665-8989 for additional information.
March 26, 27, 28 - Builders and Homeowners Conference, Shepherdstown, WV. Green Homeowners Panel on Thursday the 26th at 7:00 p.m.; Conference on the 27th from 8:30 until 4:00 p.m., Tour of Green Homes in the Panhandle on the 28th. Sessions are at the National Consservation Training Center. E-mail phrcd.6003@verizon.net or call 304.267.8953 x 5 to register or for more information.
April 26, 4:00 p.m. - documentary (title to be determined) film shown in Hester Auditorium of Henkel Hall, Shenandoah University, Winchester, Va. Second in a series to aid in understanding food policy, production, and consumption.
May 24, 2009, 4:00 p.m. documentary (title to be determined) film shown in Hester Auditorium of Henkel Hall, Shenandoah University, Winchester, Va. Third in a series to aid in understanding food policy, production, and consumption. August 1, - October 10, 2009 (held on alternate Saturdays at 1:00 p.m.) - Seminars regarding recipes, preserving of fresh food. Held at Richards Fruit Market. Call 327-6166 for information. Classes on Going Green, Winchester. Classes will show how we might reduce waste and become more energy efficient at home. Contact Amy Simmons at 533-0603 or asimmons@ci.winchester.va.us to find out when the next class will be held. |