Articles Archive for October 2009
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Farmers Market Bicycle Ride
Presented by Atlanta Bicycle Coalition, Georgia Organics & Slow Foods Atlanta
Hosted byGeorgia Organics
Date October 17, 2009, 8:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Join a group bicycle ride to the Piedmont Park Green Market in Midtown, Peachtree Road Farmers Market in Buckhead and the Morningside Farmers Market. There will be a brief tour at each market and time to browse. The rides starts and finishes at the Piedmont Park Green Market and includes lunch in the park.
Registration is between 8:30am and 9:15AM. Ride begins at 9:30AM. Rides will be in …
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As many of you have heard, many Georgia organic farms were damaged severely by the floods. Fortunately none of the farmers at our market suffered major damage. Love is Love Farm in Douglassville was one of the worst hit. All of their fall crops were washed away and along with them their potential income until next spring. Because the river flooded the farm, they have to have extensive testing done to determine if their soil has been contaminated. They had a work day at the farm today to start the …
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Mark your calendars, save the date – October 24th, 2009
One day – FOUR GREAT EVENTS! That’s when the City of Norcross will again host a community Clean-up Day, Shred Day, and Electronics Recycling Event along with our canned food drive! For more information or to volunteer, contact Philomena Robertson at 770-448-7327 or probertson@norcrosga.net.
Source: Sustainable Norcross
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Raw Food Transformation Talks
Join us for a unique opportunity. Hear two experienced, internationally-renowned 100% raw foodists speak about healthy, enjoyable raw lifestyles – with Matt Monarch and Angela Stokes-Monarch
Tuesday 10/20/09, 6:00–10:00 pm
Investment in your wellbeing: $15 (in advance)/$20 at door
Matt Monarch, author of ‘Raw Spirit’ & ‘Raw Success,’ has been eating 100% raw for 10 years. You can learn more about Matt at www.RawSpirit.org.
Angela Stokes–Monarch lost over 160 pounds and reversed morbid obesity with a raw food lifestyle. She runs www.RawReform.com, where she shares her message of natural recovery.
Takes Place …
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Scary, Oozy, Slimy Day 2009
Saturday, Oct 24, 2009 4 PM to 7 PM
Educational program highlighting the misunderstood creatures of the world. Fun for the whole family!
Sandy Creek Nature Center’s annual Scary, Oozy, Slimy Day will be held on Saturday, October 24th, 2009, from 4-7p.m. This Halloween-themed event is in honor of all the misunderstood and disliked creatures on earth. There will be games, crafts, face painting, interactive activities and the opportunity to see and touch live animals such as snakes and hissing cockroaches. All ages are …
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NightFall Halloween Festival Saturday, Oct 24, 2009 6 PM to 9 PM
Enter the nighttime forest for a fun, non-scary adventure. Learn about nocturnal creatures from animal-costumed naturalists and collect some treats along the way. See a live animal program, make some crafts, listen to a storyteller, have your face painted and gaze at the stars through our telescopes.
Admission: Non-members $5, Members $3
Parking fee: none
Location:
Elachee Nature Science Center
2125 Elachee Dr
Gainesville, GA 30504-7158
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Directions:
From Atlanta on I-85:
I-85 N to I-985 …
