<!-- Alternate content for non-supporting browsers --> <div id="pic-container" name="pic-container" style="float:right; width:310;height:225; text-align:right;background-color: white;"><img id="pic-rotate" name="pic-rotate" src="/news/newsletter/images/issue34/34-0.jpg" border="1" width="300" height="200" alt="" title="" /> <div id="pic-title" name="pic-title" style="float:right; margin: 0; padding: 0;"><font size="-2"> </font></div></div><script type="text/javascript" language="javascript">var pic_sel= new Array(); pic_sel[0] = new Image(); pic_sel[0].src='/news/newsletter/images/issue34/34-0.jpg'; pic_sel[0].alt=''; var picnumb= 1; </script><font face='verdana,helvetica'> <i><b>A City of Villages : April Events and Goings On!</b> <br />Tori<b> <p>at Oakland Food Connection</b></i> <p>Hello friends and supporters of Oakland Food Connection! </p> <p> First of all, I would like to say that I am so glad to be back at OFC, I have officially graduated from college and now I will be able to again devote more effort to OFC and our programs. </p> <p> April is going to be a JAM PACKED month for us here at OFC. As a small non-profit organization, we rely on community support and involvement, so if you are interested in any of the events mentioned, contact us and sign up today! </p> <br /> <p> THIS <b>Saturday, APRIL 4th</b> <br /> The Oakland Community Farmers' Market welcomes back Bumpity Thump! Bumpity Thump is an Oakland based youth drumming group that will be performing at the market this week from <b>11am-1pm</b> and really bringing the jams! Come by this weekend to check them out, as well as J&P organic produce, Biscotti di Bianchi and the youth-run Purple Lawn Cafe! </p> <p> The Oakland Community Farmers' Market is located in the Laurel District of East Oakland in the parking lot of the Laurel Office Center at 4173 Macarthur Blvd. The market is held <b>Saturdays YEAR ROUND from 10am-2pm</b>. Come by and see us! </p> <p> Also, this Saturday, April 4th, we will be having a "know your small farmer" day and taking a group of dedicated individuals to visit (and work!) at Good Foot Farms in Livingston, CA. </p> <p> Update: Unfortunately the trip this week has been filled but we will be scheduling upcoming trips as well and we will have 12 spots available for each visit so let us know if you would like to attend a <br /> future farm day. To RSVP to future farm days, email us at info@foodcommunityculture.org </p> <p> ------------------------------------------------- </p> <p> <b>APRIL 9th</b> <br /> In preparation for our long-awaited Spring Fundraiser (see more information below), we will be having a night of goody bag packing and phone banking here at the OFC office. We NEED volunteers for this event! Also, FREE snacks for all of our Volunteers! If you are interested please contact us at info@foodcommunityculture.org or by phone (510) 482-1898. </p> <p> -------------------------------------------------- </p> <p> <b>APRIL 10th</b> <br /> Oakland Food Connection was nominated for a $10,000 grant through the Clorox Green Heroes Program! If we get this grant we will be able to provide all of our summer youth interns with additional site visit opportunities as well as stipends! </p> <p> 1. Go to this website: http://greenhero.greenworkscleaners.com/index.tbapp <br /> 2. Enter your email address <br /> 3. Fill out some information about yourself <br /> 4. Vote for Neighborhood Youth C.R.E.A.T.E. (the bottom entry on the first page) -- aka Oakland Food Connection's youth programming <br /> 5. Re-visit the site (daily, if you want) and vote for us again! </p> <p> <b>APRIL 10TH IS THE LAST DAY TO VOTE</b> so get your votes in ASAP! Thank you so much! </p> <p> We wouldn't be able to try for grants such as these without your support! </p> <p> ------------------------------------------------- </p> <p> <b>APRIL 18th</b> <br /> Our long awaited Spring Fundraiser is finally here! Oakland Food Connection has paired up with local chef and author, Bryant Terry, to organize a benefit dinner and entertainment for Oakland Food Connection. Details and how to sign up can be found on our website: <br /> http://www.foodcommunityculture.org/ (site should link you automatically but if not click on the Events tab on the left hand side). Any further questions feel free to email us at info@foodcommunityculture.org or by phone at (510) 482-1898. </p> <p> ------------------------------------------------- </p> <p> <b>APRIL 25th</b> <br /> Come join us for Composting 101! <br /> If you have ever asked yourself: What are the basics of composting? How can I reduce and reuse waste around my home and in my garden? What supplies do I need and where can I get them? then this is the class for you! All of these questions will be answered, and more! As well as FREE prize give aways from http://www.stopwaste.org and Oakland Food Connection! </p> <p> There are only 13 spots available so sign up ASAP before this class is filled! For more information or to sign up please email us at info@foodcommunityculture.org or by phone at (510) 482-1898. </p> <br /> <br /> <p> Thank you all for your continued support and dedication to OFC's mission and programs. </p> <p> We feel very lucky to be in the company of such a great community! Feel free to get in contact with me about any questions relating to any of the aforementioned events or just general questions about OFC. Thanks again and hope to see you all very soon! </p> <br /> <br /> <p> Best wishes, </p> <p> Tori Lanterman <br /> Programs Coordinator <br /> Oakland Food Connection <br /> tori@foodcommunityculture.org <br /> (510) 482-1898 <p> </p></font>
