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FAN - Potluck, Fall Faire & Mushroom Festival

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Written by Beverly Saunders Beverly Saunders
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Published: 16 September 2011 16 September 2011

Hiya friends, 

A couple of exciting things to relay today.  I would like to invite you to a very special One Straw Society / Food Action Network potluck we're having this Tuesday, September 20th from 6 - 8 pm in Sechelt at the Rockwood Centre (5511 Shorncliffe Avenue, Sechelt).  A spectacular group of travelling (bicycling!) artists, performers and activists from the Otesha Project are coming to town, and will be offering a theatre performance for us to enjoy after our meal, followed by some time for group discussion and mingling.  

The Otesha Project is "a youth-led environmental organization that aims to mobilize and equip Canadians to create local and global change through their individual and collective choices."  The group that's visiting us are are cycling for sustainability throughout BC, performing plays & offering workshops.  See attached for more info.   
I hope lots of you come out to share food & enjoy the performance!  Bring a friend :)  
Feel free to bring a donation to support these travelling bards.
RSVP if you can, so I get an idea on our numbers.

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Before I introduce the next bit of news, I'll just remind everyone that our 4th annual Fall Faire is coming up Sunday, October 2nd from 12 - 4 at the Roberts Creek Hall. 
* If you're a food producer or farmer that focuses on organic / sustainable food, how about vending? 
* I'm looking for a couple more volunteers who love to cook or bake, to help us make the food for the concession.  Cookies, brownies, pumpkin tarts or muffins, some bread to go with the harvest soup, savoury tarts / pie etc.  Any takers?
* Still have lots more capacity for volunteers :)  Consider taking a 2 hour shift, and ya get some free stuff, not to mention having fun with good folks.
Contact me if you can lend a hand or want to book a space:  This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., 604.741.9859.

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It's time again for the SHROOM Society's amazing annual Mushroom Festival!  Read on for a message from them:

2011 Sunshine Coast Mushroom Festival
Madeira Park
Saturday, October 15, 11:00 - 4:30
 
We invite local produce vendors, as well as vendors of mushroom-related art, to take part in the 2011 Mushroom Festival. The event takes place in the Pender Harbour Community Hall. We expect around 400 people to attend this event, which attracts people from all parts of the Sunshine Coast.
 
Cost for one table: $20
 
Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or phone 604-883-3678 if you wish to be a vendor at this festival.
 
Pray for rain,
Ann Harmer, President
Sunshine Coast SHROOM

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And that's about it for now.  We've got a whole bunch of really great workshops coming up soon from the Live and Learn program, so keep you eyes peeled for more info.

Have a lovely weekend :)
nadi