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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120403T193000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120403T223059
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UID:212@http://slowfoodhuntington.org
SUMMARY:Let’s Eat! Films on Food: Farmageddon
DESCRIPTION:Americans’ right to access fresh\, healthy foods of their choice is under attack. Farmageddon tells the story of small\, family farms that were providing safe\, healthy foods to their communities and were forced to stop\, sometimes through violent ac-tion\, by agents of misguided government bureaucracies\, and seeks to figure out why.    Filmmaker Kristin Canty’s quest to find healthy food for her four children turned into an educational journey to discover why access to these foods was being threatened. What she found were policies that favor agribusiness and factory farms over small family-operated farms selling fresh foods to their communities. Instead of focusing on the source of food safety problems — most often the industrial food chain — policymakers and regulators implement and enforce solutions that target and often drive out of business small farms that have proven themselves more than capable of producing safe\, healthy food\, but buckle under the crushing weight of government regulations and excessive enforcement actions.    Farmageddon highlights the urgency of food freedom\, encouraging farmers and consumers alike to take action to preserve individuals’ rights to access food of their choice and farmers’ rights to produce these foods safely and free from unreasona-bly burdensome regulations. The film serves to put policymakers and regulators on notice that there is a growing movement of people aware that their freedom to choose the foods they want is in danger\, a movement that is taking action with its dollars and its voting power to protect and preserve the dwindling number of family farms that are struggling to survive.    $9 Members / $13 Public    Tickets can be purchased online\, www.CinemaArtsCentre.org at the box office during theatre hours or by calling Brown Paper Tickets toll free at 1-800-838-3006     
LOCATION:423 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY, 11743, United States
URL:http://slowfoodhuntington.org/event/let%e2%80%99s-eat-films-on-food-farmageddon/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120306T193000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120306T223059
DTSTAMP:20120519T191331
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UID:210@http://slowfoodhuntington.org
SUMMARY:Let’s Eat! Films on Food: All in this Tea
DESCRIPTION:Follow American tea expert David Lee Hoffman into the fascinating and very tasty world of tea as he journeys to China in search of the world’s finest teas at a screening of ALL IN THIS TEA on Tuesday\, March 6 at 7:30pm followed by tea-tasting at Cinema Arts Centre\, 423 Park Ave\, Huntington 631-423-7611 www.CinemaArtsCentre.org    The latest film from distinguished documentarian Les Blank\, in collaboration with co-director Gina Leibrecht\, follows American tea importer David Lee Hoffman to some of the most remote regions of China in search of the world’s finest teas. Hoffman is obsessed; during his youth he spent four years with Tibetan monks in Nepal\, which included a friendship with the Dalai Lama\, and was introduced to some of the finest of teas. Unable to find anything but insipid tea bags in the U.S.\, Hoffman began traveling to China\, the homeland of tea. There\, he struggles against language barriers and Byzantine business codes to convince the Chinese that the farmers make better tea than the factories and that their craft should be honored and preserved. This craft cannot be learned from a book\, but has been handed down through generations of tea makers for thousands of years. He drags the reluctant tea factory aficionados up a lush\, terraced mountainside and brings them face to face with those “dirty” farmers. In an ironic twist\, Hoffman reintroduces them to one of their country’s oldest traditions. But Hoffman is even a step ahead of his own country in that he is advocating “fair trade” and organics. Images of the farmers standing on urban street corners selling a week’s harvest for three dollars\, in the shadow of China’s increasing number of high rises\, illustrate the paradox that stepping into the modern world imposes. Tea experts James Norwood Pratt\, Gaetano Kazuo Maida\, and Winnie W. Yu provide the fundamentals of tea\, lending weight to Hoffman’s endeavor.    $9 Members / $13 Public / includes reception and Tea-Tasting by The Tea Plant www.theteaplant.com and Sacred Rose www.sacredrosetea.com    Tickets can be purchased online\, www.CinemaArtsCentre.org at the box office during theatre hours or by calling Brown Paper Tickets toll free at 1-800-838-3006
LOCATION:423 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY, 11743, United States
URL:http://slowfoodhuntington.org/event/let%e2%80%99s-eat-films-on-food-all-in-this-tea/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120907T080000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120909T170059
DTSTAMP:20120519T191331
CREATED:20120131T051759
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UID:205@http://slowfoodhuntington.org
SUMMARY:Growing Power's National-International Urban & Small Farm Conference 
DESCRIPTION:Come to Milwaukee and help 'Grow the Good Food Revolution'! Hosted by Growing Power—a national organization headed by the sustainable urban farmer and MacArthur Fellow Will Allen—this international conference will teach the participant how to plan\, develop and grow small farms in urban and rural areas. Learn how you can grow food year-round\, no matter what the climate\, and how you can build markets for small farms. See how you can play a part in creating a new food system that fosters better health and more closely-knit communities.
LOCATION:	9000 West Greenfield Avenue  , Milwaukee, WI, 53214, United States
URL:http://slowfoodhuntington.org/event/growing-powers-national-international-urban-small-farm-conference/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20120512
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20120513
DTSTAMP:20120519T191331
CREATED:20120131T050716
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UID:202@http://slowfoodhuntington.org
SUMMARY:Brooklyn Food Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2012 Brooklyn Food Conference aims to make real changes in the food system. We will bring people together to build a local food system that provides healthy\, affordable food for all our people\, supports sustainable practices and justice for food workers across the food chain.
LOCATION:29 Fort Greene Place , Brooklyn, NY, 11217, United States
URL:http://slowfoodhuntington.org/event/brooklyn-food-conference/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120324T080000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120325T170059
DTSTAMP:20120519T191331
CREATED:20120114T031114
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UID:197@http://slowfoodhuntington.org
SUMMARY:The Home Grown Institute Spring Conference
DESCRIPTION:Registration for The Home Grown Institute\, March 24-25\, is Open!    View the program details online or  Download (patience\, it's a big file!) the program brochure from the website at  http://thehomegrowninstitute.org/Register.html    * Free gifts - rain barrels or composters - for ALL registrants*  * 50+ workshops and activities for adults  * Fun\, Engaging and Educational Kids and Teen program  * Storytelling\, Seed and Tool Exchanges  * Films\, Silent Auction and Awards Reception  * Neighborhood "Community Kitchen" Incubator    Register soon. Late fee applies after February 24. Registration closes March  19.    *One free gift per family/residence.
LOCATION:500 West Willow Grove Avenue, PHILADELPHIA, PA, United States
URL:http://slowfoodhuntington.org/event/the-home-grown-institute-spring-conference/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120224T090000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120225T180059
DTSTAMP:20120519T191331
CREATED:20120113T045744
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UID:192@http://slowfoodhuntington.org
SUMMARY:Just Food Conference 2012
DESCRIPTION:Just Food Conference 2012    When: Friday\, February 24th\, 9AM- 7PM  Saturday\, February 25th\, 8AM - 6PM  Where: Food and Finance High School  525 West 50th Street\,  New York\, NY  Join Just Food\, local food lovers and advocates\, CSA members\, community gardeners\, urban and rural farmers\, food professionals and entrepreneurs for two days of hands-on workshops\, discussions\, skills-building sessions\, and good food. Learn about cooking and food preservation techniques\, CSA trends\, and the food justice movement in New York City and beyond\, as well as ways you can mobilize to create good food projects in your own community.    Click here for more information
LOCATION:525 West 50th Street,, New York, NY, United States
URL:http://slowfoodhuntington.org/event/just-food-conference-2012/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120215T090000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120215T170059
DTSTAMP:20120519T191331
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UID:189@http://slowfoodhuntington.org
SUMMARY:2012 No Farms No Food Rally
DESCRIPTION:2012 No Farms No Food Rally  in Albany    When: February 15th\, 2012  Where: State Capitol in Albany    Join American Farmland Trust\, along with farmers\, food advocates\, local officials\, environmentalists and other New Yorkers at the State Capitol to urge state leaders to support funding and legislation that protects farmland and the environment\, increases the availability of nutritious food grown in New York and strengthens the farm and food economy. Free busing available from NYC!     Click here for more information
LOCATION:United States
URL:http://slowfoodhuntington.org/event/2012-no-farms-no-food-rally/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120130T183000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120130T210059
DTSTAMP:20120519T191331
CREATED:20120112T172538
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UID:183@http://slowfoodhuntington.org
SUMMARY:Slow Food NYC Wine Tasting!
DESCRIPTION:Slow Food NYC Wine Tasting!    When: January 30th\, 2012 6:30-9:00 pm  Where: Metropolitan Pavillion  125 W 18th St # 804\, Array\, New York\, 10011  Attend a walk-around wine tasting\, featuring over 140 wines from 60+ Slow Wine producers to celebrate the launch of the Slow Wine guide. $35 for Slow Food members and $40 for general admission.  Admission includes a complimentary copy of the Slow Wine guide and a commemorative wine glass. Light food pairings will be provided.  Click here to register
LOCATION:125 W 18th St # 804, Array, NY, 10011, United States
URL:http://slowfoodhuntington.org/event/slow-food-nyc-wine-tasting/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120120T080000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120122T170059
DTSTAMP:20120519T191331
CREATED:20120105T153751
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UID:161@http://slowfoodhuntington.org
SUMMARY:2012 NOFA-NY Winter Conference
DESCRIPTION:More than 80 workshops\, 3 keynote speeches\, organic trade show\, entertainment and local organic meals! This is a great event!    http://www.nofany.org/events/winter-conference       
LOCATION:Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
URL:http://slowfoodhuntington.org/event/2012-nofa-ny-winter-conference/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120414T080000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20120414T180059
DTSTAMP:20120519T191331
CREATED:20111228T060348
LAST-MODIFIED:20120105T161936
UID:155@http://slowfoodhuntington.org
SUMMARY:Long Island 2012 Small Farm Summit
DESCRIPTION:Save the date for the next LI Small Farm Summit which will take place on Saturday\, April 14th\, at Hofstra University in Hempstead. It is an all day event\, beginning at 8am\, and continuing into the evening. We have two keynote speakers lined up\, Will Allen from Growing Power in Milwaukee\, and Chef Ann Cooper\, the Renegade Lunch Lady\, who is a pioneer in changing the school lunch program. There will be workshops going on all day\, bringing together farmers\, homesteaders\, parents\, teachers\, food service personnel\, backyard gardeners\, bee keepers\, fisherman\, activists\, and all those who care about our food system. Please plan on joining us. For more information\, go to the website\, longislandsmallfarmcentral.com/
LOCATION:Hempstead Turnpike, Hempstead, NY, 11549, United States
URL:http://slowfoodhuntington.org/event/long-island-2012-small-farm-summit/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111212T200000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111212T220059
DTSTAMP:20120519T191331
CREATED:20111127T225006
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UID:151@http://slowfoodhuntington.org
SUMMARY:Slow Food Huntington Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please join us as we take our chapter to a new level\, in the setting up of by-laws and the election of Board Members. We will be forming a steering committee to work on the by-laws and looking for nominations of SFH members who would like to be on the Board. Be a part of the Change! Please consider coming down and getting more involved in our local Slow Food Chapter!
LOCATION:423 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY, 11743, United States
URL:http://slowfoodhuntington.org/event/slow-food-huntington-meeting/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20111210
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20111211
DTSTAMP:20120519T191331
CREATED:20111127T223101
LAST-MODIFIED:20120112T155242
UID:147@http://slowfoodhuntington.org
SUMMARY:Terra Madre Day
DESCRIPTION:Hi All\,    December 10\, 2011\, has been declared Terra Madre Day around the world. Events and celebrations will be happening on the same day\, in all corners of the world. We are looking to plan a celebration for our local chapter\, but are looking for a member who is willing to take it on. If you would like to volunteer to organize an event\, please let Ann or me know.    Thanks you\,    Bhavani    Bhavani@iEatGreen.com
LOCATION:NY, 11743, United States
URL:http://slowfoodhuntington.org/event/terre-madre-day/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111112T100000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111112T170059
DTSTAMP:20120519T191331
CREATED:20111107T024017
LAST-MODIFIED:20111107T024017
UID:143@http://slowfoodhuntington.org
SUMMARY:Why We Love Dogs, Eat Pigs, and Wear Cows:  An Introduction to Carnism 
DESCRIPTION:Author and Social Psychologist Dr. Melanie Joy  Why We Love Dogs\, Eat Pigs\, and Wear Cows:  An Introduction to Carnism  Saturday\, November 12th\, 2011\, 10:00 a.m.  The Green Sanctuary Committee of the Unitarian Universalist Congregation at Shelter Rock invites friends and neighbors throughout Long Island to this free presentation\, with a light lunch to follow.    “The national UU Ethical Eating Core Team has commended Dr. Joy’s presentation as an excellent way to engage the topic of Ethical Eating. In her captivating slide show\, Dr. Joy explains carnism\, the invisible belief system that shapes our perception of the meat we eat\, so that we love some animals and eat others without knowing why. Using powerful imagery\, thought-provoking analyses\, and a compelling narrative\, Dr. Joy elucidates how\, although unjust ideologies (racism\, sexism\, ableism\, carnism\, etc.) all are unique\, the mentality that enables such interlocking systems is strikingly similar. When unnoticed\, these ideologies can cause us to act against our core values\, our own interests\, and the interests of others.    Melanie Joy\, Ph.D. Ed.M. is a Harvard-educated psychologist and professor of psychology and sociology at the University of Massachusetts\, Boston\, and is the leading researcher on carnism. Dr. Joy has written articles on psychology\, animal protection\, and social justice. She is a longtime activist for social and environmental justice and animal welfare\, explains how carnism\, like other unjust ideologies\, is sustained by complex\, hidden social and psychological mechanisms\, and it is most harmful when unrecognized. Audiences appreciate Dr. Joy’s accessible\, engaging and levelheaded approach\, regardless of their dietary choices.  Age guidance for this presentation: 15 to adult.”    For more information\, call Linda at 516.627.6560 ext. 141.  48 Shelter Rock Rd. Manhasset\, NY 11030 (T) 516.627.6560 (F) 516.6276596 www.uucsr.org
LOCATION:48 Shelter Rock Rd, Manhasset, NY, 11030, United States
URL:http://slowfoodhuntington.org/event/why-we-love-dogs-eat-pigs-and-wear-cows-an-introduction-to-carnism/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111214T193000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111214T193059
DTSTAMP:20120519T191331
CREATED:20111107T023741
LAST-MODIFIED:20120112T155204
UID:142@http://slowfoodhuntington.org
SUMMARY:Let’s Eat! Films on Food: "DIVE!"
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Eat! Films on Food  DIVE!  December 14\, 7:30 at the Cinema Arts Centre  Guest Speaker Jon Stepanian of Long Island Food Not Bombs  http://www.divethefilm.com/     
LOCATION:423 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY, 11743, United States
URL:http://slowfoodhuntington.org/event/let%e2%80%99s-eat-films-on-food-dive/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111110T070000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111110T170059
DTSTAMP:20120519T191331
CREATED:20111107T023547
LAST-MODIFIED:20111107T023547
UID:139@http://slowfoodhuntington.org
SUMMARY:The Sustainable Film Series: "Gasland"
DESCRIPTION:The Sustainable Film Series at Molloy College  “Gasland”  Thursday\, November 10\, Free admission  Part verité road trip\, part exposé\, part mystery and part showdown. GASLAND follows director Josh Fox on a 24-state investigation of the environmental effects of hydraulic fracturing. What he uncovers is mind-boggling: tap water so contaminated it can be set on fire right out of the tap; chronically ill residents with similar symptoms in drilling areas across the country; and huge pools of toxic waste that kill livestock and vegetation.  Vegan food and popcorn at 6:00.  Film starts at 7:00.  For directions: http://www.molloy.edu/about-molloy/visiting-molloy/suffolk-center.xml  www.gaslandthemovie.com
LOCATION:7180 Republic Airport, Farmingdale, NY, 11735, United States
URL:http://slowfoodhuntington.org/event/the-sustainable-film-series-gasland/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111106T130000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111106T170059
DTSTAMP:20120519T191331
CREATED:20111107T022701
LAST-MODIFIED:20111107T022701
UID:137@http://slowfoodhuntington.org
SUMMARY:Starflower Experiences Invites you
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, November 6\,1-5pm  Starflower Experiences Invites you  Northport Tasting Room & Wine Cellar  “Help us Honor a a few people who have made a difference for us: Lilith Jones & Mary Miller”  Proceeds to support Starflower Experiences\, education for the future of our earth.  Complimentary appetizers & desserts; cash bar  Live Music with Kevin Goode & Chocolate courtesy of Azure Chocolate of Greenlawn  Suggested donation $10  70 Main Street\, Northport  Www.starflowerexperiences.org
LOCATION:70 Main Street, Northport, NY, 11768, United States
URL:http://slowfoodhuntington.org/event/starflower-experiences-invites-you/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111023T120000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111024T150059
DTSTAMP:20120519T191331
CREATED:20111024T015905
LAST-MODIFIED:20111102T154823
UID:130@http://slowfoodhuntington.org
SUMMARY:Brooklyn Food Coalition Benefit Concert: Tom Chapin "Give Peas a Chance"
DESCRIPTION:Brooklyn Food Coalition Benefit Concert: Tom Chapin "Give Peas a Chance"  Sunday\, October 23rd\, 12pm to 3pm    Tom Chapin launches his new kids album on school food\, "Give Peas a Chance"  New York City Council Member Brad Lander and James Beard award winning author Janet Poppendiek will be honored\, plus Bhavani will present an iEat Green Cooking Demonstration.  There will be games\, prizes\, raffles\, and a healthy lunch for sale.    PS 58\, Auditorium and Lobby\,  330 Smith Street\, Brooklyn\, NY 11231
LOCATION:330 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11231, United States
URL:http://slowfoodhuntington.org/event/brooklyn-food-coalition-benefit-concert-tom-chapin-give-peas-a-chance/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111108T200000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111108T200059
DTSTAMP:20120519T191331
CREATED:20111024T015707
LAST-MODIFIED:20120105T162540
UID:128@http://slowfoodhuntington.org
SUMMARY:Meeting: Nov 8, 2011
DESCRIPTION:Next Meeting  Tuesday\, November 8th\, at 8pm  Please join us for our next Slow Food Huntington meeting. We are going to talk about organizing the next chapter events and about volunteer opportunities. Feel free to come and share your ideas. You don’t have to be a member to attend.  The Sky Room at the Cinema Arts Centre  423 Park Ave\, Huntington
LOCATION:423 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY, 11743, United States
URL:http://slowfoodhuntington.org/event/meeting-nov-8-2011/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111024T193000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111024T193059
DTSTAMP:20120519T191331
CREATED:20111024T015515
LAST-MODIFIED:20111102T154413
UID:125@http://slowfoodhuntington.org
SUMMARY:Lets Eat! Films on Food: Food Stamped
DESCRIPTION:In celebration of Food Day let’s Take Back the Value Meal!  Lets Eat! Films on Food  Food Stamped  Monday\, October 24th\, 7:30pm    Food Stamped is an informative and humorous documentary film following a couple as they attempt to eat a healthy\, well-balanced diet on a food stamp budget. The film follows nutritionist Shira Potash and her documentary filmmaker husband Yoav as they attempt to eat a healthy\, well balanced diet on a food stamp budget. Through their adventures\, they consult with Members of Congress\, food justice advocates\, nutrition experts\, and people living on food stamps to take a deep look at the obesity epidemic and the American economy; it's a thought-provoking examination of the barriers low-income Americans face in their attempts to eat healthy.  Live via SKYPE; Filmmaker Yoav Potash    Following the film and discussion\, Chef Bhavani Jaroff of iEat Green and co-leader of Slow Food Huntington\, will show you how to prepare meals on a budget\, that is delicious\, nutritious\, and sustainable for the planet. Taste for yourself what a real value meal can be!    Reception Food Provided by Whole Foods Market and Chipotle  At the Cinema Arts Centre  423 Park Ave\, Huntington    For more info: www.cinemaartscentre.org/011/Films_On_Food.html#FoodStamped
LOCATION:NY
URL:http://slowfoodhuntington.org/event/lets-eat-films-on-food-food-stamped/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111026T170000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111026T200059
DTSTAMP:20120519T191331
CREATED:20111024T015158
LAST-MODIFIED:20111102T154556
UID:121@http://slowfoodhuntington.org
SUMMARY:Support the Gateway Community Garden
DESCRIPTION:Chipotle Mexican Grill is offering a delicious way to support our local community garden and the programs that the garden offers. It’s as easy as bringing the attached coupon to the Chipotle Mexican Grill in Huntington Station next Wednesday\, Oct. 26 from 5 to 8 PM\, and 50% of what you spend will be donated to the garden. Chipotle is at Walt Whitman Rd. and Schwab Rd.\, just south of Walt Whitman shopping center and just off Route 110.    LI-CAN's Gateway Community Garden is a garden in which community members grow their own organic food while creating a stronger community identity. The Long Island Community Agriculture Network is dedicated to increasing public awareness and knowledge of the art and science of sustainable food and agriculture and of its connection to individual\, community and global health\, well being and food security.    Chipotle’s mission is to serve foods with integrity. Their commitment to finding the best ingredients raised with respect for the environment and the farmers is their model.  Chipotle believes in sourcing local and organic produce when practical and uses dairy from cows raised without the use of synthetic hormones. They want to provide consumers with great nutrition at a great value.    
LOCATION:435 Walt Whitman Road, Huntington Station, NY, 11746, United States
URL:http://slowfoodhuntington.org/event/support-the-gateway-community-garden/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111024T080000
DTEND;VALUE=DATE-TIME:20111024T170059
DTSTAMP:20120519T191331
CREATED:20111024T014736
LAST-MODIFIED:20111102T154807
UID:120@http://slowfoodhuntington.org
SUMMARY:Slow Food, the Sustainable Food Movement and Occupy Wall Street
DESCRIPTION:Food justice advocates are finding solidarity in the protests that have expanded across the country\, against the unchecked influence of big money interests\, greed and corruption. The revolving door between multinational food companies\, lobbying firms and government has led to a system that leaves the our farmers struggling or drives them out of business\, consumers with poor quality\, limited choice and a food system that is just plain broken. Here are a few voices on the subject:    From the Civil Eats website\, a great source of food policy information:   “The connection of the protests with food\, of course\, runs from the local to the global\, the specific to the ephemeral. Food justice advocates are connecting with Occupy sites all around the country to donate fresh\, healthy\, local food or to help find kitchen space. On a broader philosophical level\, as Mark Bittman writes http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/10/11/finally-making-sense-on-wall-street/  in the Times\, “Whether we’re talking about food\, politics\, healthcare\, housing\, the environment\, or banking\, the big question remains the same: How do we bring about fundamental change?”  But there are also clear and specific reasons that all of us working for a just and fair food system\, as the food movement should make the connection between our work and Occupy Wall Street explicit and strong.  In the U.S. today\, the richest one percent hold 40 percent of the wealth\, while almost one in five Americans is on food stamps.  Rampant Wall Street speculation on commodities is driving up food costs\, small farmers are being driven off their land\, and agribusiness holds monopoly control of our seeds and stores. In this climate\, the struggle against massive wealth disparities\, unregulated financial institutions\, and excessive corporate power is our struggle as well. Two points in the Declaration of the Occupation of New York City <http://nycga.cc/2011/09/30/declaration-of-the-occupation-of-new-york-city/>  address the food system. While barely scratching the surface of the potential connections\, the protesters have provided an important opening for the food movement. Will we seize it?”  To read more http://civileats.com/2011/10/13/why-the-food-movement-should-occupy-wall-street/    From the Slow Food USA Blog: The Path to Legislative Impact Heats Up with Food Day   www.slowfoodusa.org/index.php/slow_food/blog_post/the_path_to_legislative_impact_heats_up_with_food_day/    Local Action  Centerfood Co-op\, Sustainable Sea Cliff Cooperative\, Slow Food Huntington and Live Island Café have joined forces to provide material support for the Occupy Wall Street encampment in Zuccotti Park\, renamed Liberty Square. Anticipating increasingly difficult conditions as the movement advances in the face of cold weather\, these organizations are collecting clothing\, food\, and blankets to bring to the square on a regular basis.    These organizations have found welcome support in the Occupy Wall Street movement for sustainable\, earth friendly alternatives to the corporate food system. Our commitment to small scale farmers and producers is fully consistent with calls worldwide for an economic model that rewards humane and equitable deployment of resources and shuns a short-sighted\, profit-above-all manipulation of capital. Our organizations are grateful to Occupy Wall Street inspiring students\, labor unions\, professionals\, middle class and poor to assert a fundamental truth: the concentration of wealth and power in the hands of the few to the detriment of the many is inherently wrong\, and cannot continue.    Centerfood Co-op\, Sustainable Sea Cliff Cooperative\, Slow Food Huntington and Live Island Café are employing their mailing lists and extensive community contacts to appeal for donations and coordinate delivery of goods to downtown Manhattan. Occupy Wall Street has an outpost on the North Shore.  Contact: Christopher Moylan  631-424-2873
LOCATION:New York, NY, United States
URL:http://slowfoodhuntington.org/event/slow-food-the-sustainable-food-movement-and-occupy-wall-street/
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