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Nesbitt’s: Good local coffee in the middle of nowhere, plus snacks
How long is too long to drive for “local” food? Gas is expensive, cars pollute, you already spend two pointless hours commuting every weekday, why can’t we have train travel like other civilized countries?, etc. Forget it. But Google Maps says it’s only 36 minutes from St. Paul to Nesbitt’s Nursery & Oasis Eatery, and in the grand scheme of things, is that really too far? Anyway, I went.MORE »
Learning about Community Supported Agriculture (CSA’s) and Sourcing Local Food
Our topic for this month’s Wellness Friday will focus on how we can source local foods and support local farmers and learning more about CSA’s (Community Supported Agriculture). The Land Stewardship Project will be presenting.
FREE SPEECH ZONE | A Thanksgiving for the Birds
It’s no secret that everybody is feeling the strain of the tough economy. There are riots in the news, cries for help on the internet, even advice exchanged in daily conversation between total strangers. On the home front, people are doing everything they can to simply keep the bills paid and food on the table.MORE »
What's FRESH & LOCAL in August?
The first class in our new FRESH & LOCAL series will showcase August’s dazzling array of peak produce, delivered fresh by our local farmer partners, including Wisconsin Growers Cooperative and Gardens of Eagan in Farmington.
Loris Sofia Gregory
North Coast Nosh
External link, and tickets: http://heavytable.com/the-north-coast-nosh-june-10-2011-2/
Introducing The North Coast Nosh
an event sponsored by The Heavy Table and Peace Coffee
with generous assistance from Common Roots
RECYCLE YOUR BICYCLE! - a benefit bike drive for Sibley Bike Depot at Burroughs Community School
RECYCLE YOUR BICYCLE!
A Benefit Bike Drive for Sibley Bike Depot at Burroughs Community School
Saturday, May 7th from 10am – 1pm
$3, Fun Show, Lyn-Lake -- Rock on!
I'm not with the band or the venue, I just posted this because it looks like a seriously fun show with some truly unique and talented local bands ... AND it's only three bucks ... AND it's on a Sunday night. The lineup: The Velveteens Eric & the Funnettes The Curiously Strong Peppermints I'm Not Dead/I'm Not a Robot 21 and over only.
w7 Collective November POP UP at Shamrock's !
Find your HOLIDAY SPARKLE LOCALLY this season!
w7 Collective and Shamrock's are joining forces to celebrate all things LOCAL as they kick-off the grand opening of the new "COUNTY CORK ROOM" at Shamrock's.
Enjoy award-winning Shamrock's faire as you shop w7 Collective's award-winning compliation of local goods & services!
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