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SUMMARY:Franklin County Pumpkinfest
DESCRIPTION:The fifth annual Pumpkinfest will be held on Saturday\, October 24\, 2015 on Avenue A in Turners Falls. The event is FREE to the public. Just bring cash for food\, beer\, and fun! The event runs from 2-9pm\, with FREE shuttling from Turners Falls High School and Sheffield School! \nThe event takes place on public property\, and thus dogs are permitted at this event. However\, for the safety of all guests (and the animals being stepped on!) we suggest not bringing them. \nCostumes are also permitted – and encouraged! \nGuests are encouraged to bring carved and painted pumpkins. They can be brought starting at 10am in front of St. Kaz on Avenue A. The other pumpkin station\, located on 2nd St\, opens at 12pm. \nFor information on being a vendor\, or for general information\, contact Michael Nelson\, Event Organizer at michaelnelsonmba@gmail.com or 522-0712 \nFor beer tent info\, contact Chad Cadran\, Beer Tent Chairman at 512-9432 \nTo be an entertainer\, contact Scott Kuzmeskus\, Entertainment Chairman at scott.kuzmeskus@gmail.com or 824-8069
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/franklin-county-pumpkinfest/
LOCATION:Turners Falls\, Avenue A\, Turners Falls\, MA\, 01376\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20151025T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20151025T123000
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SUMMARY:Low-Tech Winter Gardening Workshop
DESCRIPTION:We’ll be reviewing\, observing and demonstrating how to build\, plant and manage unheated winter gardens in high and low tunnel hoophouses\, including schedules and propagation details for keeping nutrient-dense greens\, alliums\, brassicas\, etc\, alive\, all winter\, without the use of fossil fuel. Class includes a demo of simple pipe (EMT conduit) bending\, a greenhouse tour and comparitive greens tasting. Suggested donation $25-$35 includes all-farm lunch. Limited space… please RSVP to reserve a spot/directions\, or for more details… No one turned away! 413-863-8696
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/low-tech-winter-gardening-workshop/
LOCATION:Laughing Dog Farm\, 398 Main Road\, Gill\, MA\, 01354
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20151025T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20151025T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T060456
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SUMMARY:Grow Food Northampton Community FarmFest
DESCRIPTION:FarmFest 2015\, from 12-4 pm on Sunday\, October 25\, celebrates the close of the fifth harvest season at the 120-acre Northampton Community Farm in Florence. Features include food trucks using local ingredients\, local beer and hard cider\, cider slushies\, local live music\, veggie slingshot\, pumpkin painting\, goats and pigs\, horse-drawn wagon rides\, walking tours\, educational activities\, and more. The event will be centered at Crimson & Clover Farm\, with parking at the Florence Fields Recreation Area on Meadow Street\, and welcomes the entire community to see the progress made by the farmers who lease land at the community farm\, and at the 275-plot Organic Community Garden. \nWhile the event itself is free\, tickets will be sold for some activities\, food and drink\, and a raffle. Funds raised will support Grow Food Northampton\, helping to ensure that everyone in our community has access to healthy\, local food. All the details will be here very soon\, and we will be selling ticket packages online as well.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/grow-food-northampton-community-farmfest/
LOCATION:Crimson & Clover Farm\, 215 Spring St\, Florence\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20151025T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20151025T160000
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SUMMARY:Mushroom Foraging Class
DESCRIPTION:Join Dylan Kessler and Willie Crosby for a walk in the woods. Participants will get to know several mushrooms fruiting right now and learn the basics of foraging. \nClass will meet at a TBD location on the Holyoke range.  Participants will get the exact location by Thursday and this page will be updated when the exact location is known. \nMushrooms we may find are:\nMaitake \nchicken of the woods \nlions mane \nwine cap \nwinter chanterelle \nmany polypores and small fungi! \nCost: $25
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mushroom-foraging-class/
LOCATION:TBD
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151031
DTSTAMP:20260604T060456
CREATED:20150817T191648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151009T170849Z
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SUMMARY:Food for Good: Cultivating Sustainable Solutions to Hunger in Massachusetts
DESCRIPTION:In partnership with the Office of Congressman James McGovern\, Community Action of the Franklin\, Hampshire and North Quabbin Regions\, Massachusetts Food Banks\, and social service and hunger advocacy organizations across the state\, we invite you to save the date for Food for Good: Cultivating Sustainable Solutions to Hunger in Massachusetts\, a statewide conference on hunger to be held at UMass Amherst on October 30\, 2015. The goals for the conference include sharing innovations and promising practices across regions\, becoming better informed about the food security needs of all of our communities\, and identifying sustainable solutions that can be implemented on the state and local levels. \nThe lunch speaker for this conference is Dr. Deborah A. Frank\, the Founder and Principal Investigator of Children’s HealthWatch and a recently appointed member of the National Commission on Hunger. Her research interests include examining cumulative risk factors in children’s household\, such as food\, energy\, and housing insecurity and their impact on children’s health and development. \nAlso invited is Congressman James McGovern\, U.S. Representative to the Massachusetts 2nd Congressional district. Congressman McGovern is a national champion of hunger and food security issues and since 2013 has conducted a series of speeches focused on ending hunger called “#EndHungerNow”. We hope you can join us on October 30 for this important statewide conversation. Invitations and more information will be sent out closer to the event. If you have any questions please contact Holly Kosisky at hkosisky@communityaction.us. \n\nCLICK HERE TO REGISTER!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/food-for-good-cultivating-sustainable-solutions-to-hunger-in-massachusetts/
LOCATION:University of Massacusetts Amherst
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151030
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151101
DTSTAMP:20260604T060456
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SUMMARY:Yale Food Systems Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Registration is now open for the third annual Yale Food Systems Symposium: a student-led collaboration between Yale Law School\, Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies\, Yale School of Public Health\, and Yale College. \nThis year’s conference\, “New Alliances That Shape a Food Movement\,” will be held on October 30th & 31st\, and feature keynote addresses from Olivier De Schutter\, Dorceta Taylor\, and Ricardo Salvador. \nRegister here! \nYou must register to attend\, but tickets are only $30 (or free for current Yale students) and include two meals: dinner Friday and lunch Saturday.\nWho: Open to academics\, practitioners\, students\, and interested members of the public\nDate: Friday October 30th & Saturday October 31st\nLocation: Yale Law School\, Sterling Law Building – New Haven\, CT
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/yale-food-systems-symposium/
LOCATION:Yale Law School\, Sterling Law Building\, New Haven\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Garcia":MAILTO:michael.garcia@yale.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151031T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151031T140000
DTSTAMP:20260604T060456
CREATED:20151013T164955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151013T164955Z
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SUMMARY:Halloween Pumpkin Carving
DESCRIPTION:Pick out your very own pumpkin and carve a jack o’ lantern! The perfect activity to celebrate fall and a great Halloween decoration. Enjoy hot apple cider and donuts throughout the day!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/halloween-pumpkin-carving/
LOCATION:Red Fire Farmstand\, 7 Carver Street\, Granby\, MA\, 01033
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20151101T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20151101T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T060456
CREATED:20151028T133258Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151028T133258Z
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SUMMARY:Holyoke Community College Culinary Arts Farmers Market Festival
DESCRIPTION:Holyoke Community College Culinary Arts and Pioneer Valley Culinary Associates ACF Chapter of Western Massachusetts will be hosting a farmer’s festival this coming Sunday\, November 1\, 11-3\, in lower parking lot J at HCC as part of this year’s “One Campus\, One Theme — Food” initiative. \nThe festival will include fresh produce and items for display and sale from local farms\, as well as cooking demonstrations and other food-related activities and presentations from HCC academic departments\, programs and clubs. \nThe day’s activities and demonstrations will include: \n\nLive music: Performances by HCC music students lead by HCC music professor and jazz guitarist Bob Ferrier\nMarket Basket Cooking Competition: in conjunction with culinary programs from HCC\, Pathfinder\, Job Corp and Chicopee Comprehensive High School\, senior chefs will team up with students and create dishes from basket items provided by local farmers. Guests will be able to watch chefs prepare in the HCC Culinary Lab and taste samples of prepared food\nHCC Nutrition  students\, organize by professor of Nutrition Laura Christoph will provide information about health eating\, distribute recipes and nutrient analysis.\nPhysical activites and demonstrations lead by HCC Wellness Club\nHCC Sustainability Club / program will demonstrate composting techniques and vermiculture (composting with worms)\na solar powered electric kettle\napple cider press
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/holyoke-community-college-culinary-arts-farmers-market-festival/
LOCATION:Holyoke Community College\, 303 Homestead Avenue\, Holyoke
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151101T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T060456
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LAST-MODIFIED:20150825T225854Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Cultured Dairy
DESCRIPTION:Making dairy ferments at home is a delicious\, fun and cost-effective way to add probiotics to your diet\, and make lactose more digestable. In this class we will cover how to make yogurt\, kefir & simple fresh cheeses. We will make yogurt\, kefir and one simple cheese. Taste our homemade dairy ferments during class! \nIf you’re intrigued by fermentation\, but don’t know where to start\, this is the course for you! Cultured Dairy is the second of a 3 session fermentation course. Participants are welcome to take one or all classes in the course. Save 15% when you sign up for all three! Add all three classes to your cart and use code FERMENT at checkout. \nFermenting Vegetables – sauerkraut\, kimchi\, pickles\nCultured Dairy – yogurt\, kefir\, farmer’s cheese\nProbiotic Beverages – kombucha\, water kefir\, wild-fermented sodas
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-cultured-dairy/
LOCATION:The Haberdashery\, 52 Union Street\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20151101T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20151101T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T060456
CREATED:20151026T155639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151026T155639Z
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SUMMARY:Feast in the Fields
DESCRIPTION:The Idea\nWe’re setting the table this fall for a new kind of on-farm dinner. On November 1st\, we’re serving our first feast in the field: a sit-down multi-course meal featuring Brookfield Farm’s own food\, served in the very fields where the food was grown and raised. \nWe’re bringing the Wheelhouse Farm Truck into a fallow field\, setting up tables and chairs in the most beautiful part and eating a multi-course feast with other shareholders and Brookfield farmers. \nSchedule\n1:00 pm – arrive and gather\n1:30 pm – hot cider and walking the fields with Farmers Dan and Karen\n2:00 pm – first course served\n4:00 pm – full bellies\, departures \nMenu\nMenu coming very shortly. BYOB. \nPlease let us know well in advance if you have any food allergies and we’ll do our best to accomodate \nAttire\nPick-your-own\, farm casual. Dress appropriately to be outside in a farm field. \nKids\nKids are welcome\, but the menu and price will be the same for kids and adults. \nRain Plan\nIf the weather looks threatening\, we’ll move dinner into the farmshop.\nQuestions? Email info@wheelhousefarm.com \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/feast-in-the-fields/
LOCATION:Brookfield Farm\, Hulst Rd\, Amherst\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20151102T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20151102T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T060456
CREATED:20151023T150624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151023T150624Z
UID:16809-1446487200-1446490800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Soul of the Hilltowns
DESCRIPTION:Historical Lecture Series\nWhere the Heart Is: What it means to be home \nArtist and storyteller Jacqueline Cooper will present a multi-media look at two farm families\, neighbors for eight generations\, who played together\, shared chores\, equipment\, and strategies. With images\, voices from the past\, and music you will experience a tight-knit family come to life and together explore roots\, the past\, and living with a sense of belonging. \nAdmission is $7 general or $5 for members.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/soul-of-the-hilltowns/
LOCATION:Wistariahurst Museum\, 238 Cabot Street\, Holyoke\, MA\, 01040\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20151103T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20151103T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T060456
CREATED:20151023T135139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151102T220646Z
UID:16796-1446573600-1446584400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Wagon Wheel Oktoberfest Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Come down to the Wagon Wheel for our Oktoberfest dinner! We are partnering with Lefty’s Brewing Company and have a great meal planned\, paired with Lefty’s brews. The Lefty’s crew will be on site to WOW you with their beer expertise! \n$35/person for 4 courses with 4 beers \nReserve your place today- call 413-863-8210!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wagon-wheel-oktoberfest-dinner/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20151106T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20151106T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T060456
CREATED:20151026T153248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151026T153248Z
UID:16819-1446832800-1446843600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Wine Tasting at Chandler's Restaurant
DESCRIPTION:Mix\, match or enjoy our selected pairings! An interactive event designed to feature a variety of wines and complimentary foods. Our wine tastings will introduce you to the seasonal changes that influence our menus along the creativity and scope of our culinary interests. This event is an opportunity to explore our extensive wine list\, socialize\, and enjoy live jazz. \n$55 per person\, plus tax & gratuity. Coffee and Tea Service provided. Reservations requested: 413.665.1277.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/wine-tasting-at-chandlers-restaurant/
LOCATION:Chandler’s Restaurant\, 25 Greenfield Road\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20151106T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20151106T210000
DTSTAMP:20260604T060456
CREATED:20151019T125943Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151019T125943Z
UID:16708-1446836400-1446843600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Mass Maple Fall Workshop: Hobby Maple
DESCRIPTION:In this program we will cover some of the basics in making maple syrup for beginners and hobbyists.  From tapping the tree to packaging the final sweet product there are many things that can go wrong.  We will talk about the tools used and how to best use them. We will cover how to reduce mistakes that often happen in turn helping to assure you are making the best quality product. \nInstructor: Dr. Gary Graham is a faculty member serving as an Extension Specialist in Natural Resources for The Ohio State University Extension system\, within the School of Environment and Natural Resources located at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center in Wooster\, Ohio.For the past 25 years his research and teaching efforts in the fields of conservation and land management have emphasized the importance of utilizing best management practices in all land use situations.  In 2001 Gary signed on to become the Extension maple specialist working with the Ohio maple syrup industry.  Gary’s Doctoral Research at The Ohio State University was on the Ohio Maple Syrup Industry Trends.  Other maple research interests are on super sweet maples\, sugarbush management and sustainable tapping. \nThe workshop will be held on Friday\, November 6 at 7:00 p.m. at North Hadley Sugar Shack in Hadley. The event will be free for Mass Maple members\, $10 for the general public (free if they join the Association that evening). Space is limited: RSVP to winton@massmaple.org \nPlease share this announcement with friends and neighbors who are hobbyists and encourage them to come. Larger producers are welcome to attend as well\, of course — there’s always more to learn!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/mass-maple-fall-workshop-hobby-maple/
LOCATION:North Hadley Sugar Shack\, 181 River Drive\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151109
DTSTAMP:20260604T060456
CREATED:20150303T222202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150507T234405Z
UID:13458-1446854400-1447027199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The Fiber Festival of New England
DESCRIPTION:Fiber enthusiasts are coming together for the fifth annual Fiber Festival of New England\, Nov. 7 & 8 in the Mallary Complex at Eastern States Exposition. Hours are\, Sat.\, 9am – 5pm and Sun.\, 9am – 3pm. The event\, co-produced by the Exposition and the New England Sheep and Wool Growers Association\, promotes the use of wool and other natural fibers and related products to the general public. \nMore than 150 New England exhibitors will be showcasing their products including clothing\, quilts\, blankets\, rugs\, looms\, spinning wheels and more. On Saturday\, Nov. 7\, visitors may participate in various workshops as well as watch interesting\, informative demonstrations. \nIn addition to being an ideal holiday shopping opportunity with handmade items from over 200 vendor booths\, Fiber Festival is a great educational experience for visitors to learn how animals contribute to the fiber industry through live displays of llamas\, alpacas\, sheep\, rabbits and goats. \nFor more information\, visit our website.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-fiber-festival-of-new-england-2/
LOCATION:Eastern States Exposition\, West Springfield\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151107
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151109
DTSTAMP:20260604T060456
CREATED:20150303T222927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150901T220339Z
UID:13462-1446854400-1447027199@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:21st Annual Franklin County CiderDays
DESCRIPTION:CiderDays is a community event celebrating all things apples in Franklin County\, Massachusetts. 2015 marks the 21st year of this event and there will be two days of orchard tours\, cidermaking and tastings\, workshops and much more. \nCiderDays is for all who love apples\, fresh or hard cider\, apple cuisine\, apple orchards or just being in New England in the fall. There is a charge for some of the activities but there is no admission for many of the activities at local orchards or for the workshops or Marketplace. \nVisit our website for more information.  Find tickets for CiderDays events here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/21st-annual-franklin-county-ciderdays/
LOCATION:Various Locations\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151107T070000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151108T130000
DTSTAMP:20260604T060456
CREATED:20151008T174046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151008T174046Z
UID:16600-1446879600-1446987600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Cider Syrup Days
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/cider-syrup-days/
LOCATION:North Hadley Sugar Shack\, 181 River Drive\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151107T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151107T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T060456
CREATED:20150908T233951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150908T233951Z
UID:16152-1446890400-1446897600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The Radicle Underground with Peter Del Tredici\, The Relationship Between Plants and Soil
DESCRIPTION:Explore the important relationship between plants and soil. Learn about the structure and function of woody-plant root systems as well as the practical aspects of when and how best to water and fertilize trees and shrubs. Examine the all-important contribution that soil microorganisms make to the nutrition and survival of plants. Cost: $25
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-radicle-underground-with-peter-del-tredici-the-relationship-between-plants-and-soil/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, 5 West Stockbridge Road\, Stockbridge\, MA 01262
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20151107T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20151107T170000
DTSTAMP:20260604T060456
CREATED:20151021T213029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151021T213029Z
UID:16762-1446897600-1446915600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Skillfair 2015
DESCRIPTION:SKILLFAIR is a celebration of re-skilling and the modern maker. The day features a variety of food & craft competitions judged by makers who value creativity\, ingenuity & radical combinations as well as tradition\, technique & quality.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/skillfair-2015/
LOCATION:The Haberdashery\, 52 Union Street\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151108
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151109
DTSTAMP:20260604T060456
CREATED:20150923T190402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151102T220601Z
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SUMMARY:Last Chance to Buy Tickets for Mike's Maze "Alice in Sunderland!"
DESCRIPTION:Save time and reduce your admissions wait time. You’ll purchase a ticket on our online payment site. Print and bring your barcoded ticketed to enter the maze through the express line. \nBy pre-purchasing your ticket to the Zombie Night Patrol\, you’ll select the time for your admission to this attraction. Space on the paintball wagon is limited\, so you won’t have a long wait line and you’ll be sure to able to help save the farm from zombies the night you are here. \nOrder tickets here!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/buy-tickets-for-mikes-maze-alice-in-sunderland/
LOCATION:Mike’s Maze\, 23 South Main Street\, Sunderland\, MA\, 01375\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20151112T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20151112T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T060456
CREATED:20151026T153542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151026T153542Z
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SUMMARY:Kid's Cooking Class
DESCRIPTION:An opportunity for parents and their children to explore the craft of cooking in a no pressure setting utilizing ingredients and utensils safe and accessible to kids. Classes will be structured so as to provide ample opportunities for children to be involved in most of the preparation\, but may require parental supervision when it comes time to finish the dish. The intention is to familiarize children with the raw ingredients used to prepare a variety of foods and inform them of the nutritional values associated with them. \nClasses will last approximately one hour and will be taught in a private dining area in Chandler’s restaurant. \n$25.00 per child\, includes instruction\, recipes to take home\, lunch\, and complimentary lunch for one accompanying parent. \nSpace is limited\, reservations are required 413.665.1277
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/kids-cooking-class/
LOCATION:Chandler’s Restaurant\, 25 Greenfield Road\, Deerfield\, MA\, 01373\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151113
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151115
DTSTAMP:20260604T060456
CREATED:20150616T220843Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150616T220843Z
UID:14724-1447372800-1447545599@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Northeast Sustainable Agriculture Working Group 2015 Conference
DESCRIPTION:NESAWG’s annual It Takes a Region Conference brings together farm and food practitioners across the 12-state Northeast region to learn\, debate\, collaborate\, and innovate ideas and solutions to critical food systems issues. \nWe are honored to welcome Shirley Sherrod as the keynote speaker at this year’s Conference.Ms. Sherrod\, a longtime civil rights activist and advocate for food justice and independent family farmers\, will address this year’s conference theme\,Putting MOVE in the Movement. Read our news release to learn more. \nPutting MOVE in the Movement. Civil rights\, labor\, women’s rights—the movements that transformed our world can give us insight on ways to accelerate food systems change.  What can we learn from leaders past and present?  How can we better organize our work\, our networks\, our message\, our media?  Learn and strategize with hundreds of attendees—from farmers to researchers to policymakers—as we work to build a movement and realize the change we want to see. \nEach year\, we look at the trajectory of the food and farm movement\, and the role our network can play in shaping its future. We offer in-depth working sessions and provocative dialogues that tackle important questions about our regional food system and how to strengthen it. We draw upon exciting local and regional efforts\, including alternative supply chain networks\, research projects\, infrastructure initiatives and policy advocacy. \nMake sure you have a seat at the table\, and come with your sleeves rolled up.  It takes a region\, after all!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/northeast-sustainable-agriculture-working-group-2015-conference/
LOCATION:Hilton Saratoga Conference Center\, 534 Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151114T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151114T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T060456
CREATED:20151008T175129Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151027T140127Z
UID:16603-1447495200-1447502400@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Gardening the Community Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:Gardening the Community’s Annual Pancake Breakfast and Harvest Fundraiser is around the corner on November 14th! \nJoin Gardening the Community for a morning of delicious pancakes\, good music and a great time. Come\, have breakfast\, and bring your friends and family. We hope to see you there! \nIf you’ve come before\, you might know that we’re famous for our pancakes\, and that the company is good too. Come celebrate the end of the growing season with us over a delicious breakfast. Bring your families and your friends and enjoy a morning of inspiration\, kids’ activities\, raffles and more. \nCome learn more about GTC’s movement-building work and help us create more bridges across the Pioneer Valley. Donations will be gratefully accepted. All funds raised will support our food justice work and build a more sustainable future for GTC. \nRegister Here
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/gardening-the-community-pancake-breakfast-fundraiser/
LOCATION:Trinity United Methodist Church\, 361 Sumner Avenue\, Springfield\, MA\, 01108\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20151114T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20151114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T060456
CREATED:20151008T174742Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151008T174742Z
UID:16601-1447495200-1447516800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:North Hadley Sugar Shack Tractor Pull
DESCRIPTION:Registration Form
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/north-hadley-sugar-shack-tractor-pull/
LOCATION:North Hadley Sugar Shack\, 181 River Drive\, Hadley\, MA\, 01035\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151114T160000
DTSTAMP:20260604T060456
CREATED:20150603T182308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150603T182308Z
UID:14488-1447506000-1447516800@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Woodland Exploration with Tom Wessels
DESCRIPTION:A very special workshop with noted author\, ecologist and gifted teacher Tom Wessels. Walking through forest and fields\, you’ll learn to read a landscape by gleaning evidence that frames stories from the past. Tom generously offers this inspiring workshop as a benefit for Seeds of Solidarity. Sliding Scale\, $30-$40.  Pre-registration recommended\, space limited. Email solidarity@seedsofsolidarity.org to register.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/woodland-exploration-with-tom-wessels/
LOCATION:Seeds of Solidarity Education Center\, 165 Chestnut Hill Road\, Orange\, MA
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151115T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151115T150000
DTSTAMP:20260604T060456
CREATED:20150825T230021Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150825T230021Z
UID:15979-1447592400-1447599600@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Workshop: Probiotic Beverages
DESCRIPTION:Whether you love the taste\, the health benefits\, or both\, brewing your own probiotic soft drinks at home is a fun\, delicious & cost-effective way to add probiotics to your diet. This class will cover how to make kombucha\, water kefir & wild-fermented sodas at home. You will sample our homebrewed beverages and learn how to make your own\, hands-on. \nIf you’re intrigued by fermentation\, but don’t know where to start\, this is the course for you! Probiotic Beverages is the third of a 3 session fermentation course. Participants are welcome to take one or all classes in the course. Save 15% when you sign up for all three! Add all three classes to your cart and use code FERMENT at checkout.\nFermenting Vegetables – sauerkraut\, kimchi\, pickles\nCultured Dairy – yogurt\, kefir\, farmer’s cheese\nProbiotic Beverages – kombucha\, water kefir\, wild-fermented sodas
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/workshop-probiotic-beverages/
LOCATION:The Haberdashery\, 52 Union Street\, Easthampton\, MA\, 01027\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151117
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151118
DTSTAMP:20260604T060456
CREATED:20151023T134733Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151023T134733Z
UID:16794-1447718400-1447804799@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:Franklin County CDC's 36th Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:At the Arts Block\, \nDowntown Greenfield \n\n\nGuest Speaker – Katie Stebbins\, Assistant Secretary – Technology\, Innovation and Entrepreneurship\,\n\n\nMA Executive Office of Housing and Economic Dev. \n\nHear stories from local entrepreneurs are that are innovating and stimulating our local economy\n\n\nTaste some new delicacies from FCCDC clients \nDrink local fermented beverages (and some non-fermented ones as well!)
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/franklin-county-cdcs-36th-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Downtown Greenfield – Arts Block\, Greenfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Halifax:20151117T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Halifax:20151117T190000
DTSTAMP:20260604T060456
CREATED:20151113T152024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151113T152024Z
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SUMMARY:FCCDC 36th Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Franklin County Community Development Corp will be hosting their annual meeting on November 17th! \nCome listen to out guest speaker – Katie Stebbins\, Assistant Secretary of Technology\, Innovation and Entrepreneurship\, Mass Executive Office of Housing and Economic Dev. \nCatering will be provoded by Elmer’s\, our 2015 Entrepreneur of the Year\, as well as delicious delicacies locally made by FCCDC clients and locally produced fermented & non-fermented beverages. \nLearn about Community Investment Tax Credits!\nGive $1\,000 or more and get half of it back\n\n\nThis event is free and open to all. RSVP now!
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/fccdc-36th-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Downtown Greenfield – Arts Block\, Greenfield\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20151120
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20151121
DTSTAMP:20260604T060456
CREATED:20151106T150743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20151106T150743Z
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SUMMARY:Local Craft Brewfest
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Sustainable Business Network of Massachusetts’ fundraiser\, the 6th Annual Local Craft Brewfest\, at our new location on the Boston harbor at Cruiseport Boston. \nLocal Craft Brewfest is New England’s largest celebration of exclusively local spirits\, craft beer and artisan beverages. We’ll have unlimited tasting of over 120 brews\, with 60 types local gin\, vodka\, rum and whiskey. Of course we’ll have lots of craft beer\, mead\, cider\, artisan beverages and even locally produced cold brewed coffee to pair with local food samples galore. Food trucks and local restaurants will offer delicious and creative presentations of local food for sale for $6 or less per serving. Music by Coastal Flux Band\, cocktail demos\, a photo booth\, games and a “Local Lounge” will round up the evening’s massive lovefest of local goodness. \n\nNew this year is a VIP admission option offering fast lane entry\, early admission\, a meal ticket\, a discount to our 2016 Hyper-Local Brewfest and Boston JerkFest\, plus a swag bag with a chock full of goodies. General admission tickets include unlimited tastings and local food samples. \n\nSustainable Business Network aims to support the local food economy and defines “local” as products grown and produced in New England with Massachusetts as the first preference. SBN’s Brewfests highlight local products as well as products that include local ingredients. Bring your friends and family and connect with the entrepreneurs behind the products and people who are that are as passionate about local food as you are. \n\n\nRSVP and Share our Facebook ​event page here.
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/local-craft-brewfest/
LOCATION:Cruiseport Boston\, 1 Black Falcon Ave.\, Boston\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151121T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151121T120000
DTSTAMP:20260604T060456
CREATED:20150908T234046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150908T234046Z
UID:16153-1448100000-1448107200@www.buylocalfood.org
SUMMARY:The Seed Garden: The Art and Practice of Seed Saving
DESCRIPTION:Based on The Seed Garden\, a new book published in conjunction with Seed Savers Exchange\, writer and editor Lee Buttala shares his knowledge of garden-scale seed saving. Members $30; Nonmembers $35
URL:https://www.buylocalfood.org/event/the-seed-garden-the-art-and-practice-of-seed-saving/
LOCATION:Berkshire Botanical Garden\, 5 West Stockbridge Road\, Stockbridge\, MA 01262
CATEGORIES:Community Events
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