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I’m so pleased to tell you that the Rocky Butte Farmers Market is returning, in its second year of weekly markets starting on Saturday, June 3. There will be affordable locally grown foods and artisan products, as well as weekly children’s activities, live entertainment, and a dog-friendly, energetic block party vibe! I’m super chuffed for this.
Continue reading “Rocky Butte Farmers Market Returns in 2023”Hello everyone! I’ve been away from the blog for a few weeks and I wanted to tell you why: I got married! Yes, after 17 years together we tied the knot.
Just today I learned about this fundraiser event happening Friday, March 31 to support “Pour the Water as I Leave.” This is a 90-minute animated, narrative/documentary hybrid feature film about the Bosnian War and its refugees, currently in production in Portland. There will be music, food and drink, among other things.
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Beautiful plants from the Lucky Crow CSA
It’s that time again: time to choose your CSA share! CSAs, as I’ve written about before, are an excellent way to access a variety of local foods (produce, meats, eggs, etc.) and support local farmers, fishers, and ranchers at the same time. An easy way to hone in on what you want in a CSA is to attend the annual CSA Share Fair event, this year on Sunday, February 26, 10am to 2pm. It’s free to attend!
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Now in its 10th year, Chocolate for Congo continues to work with Portland-area restaurants and bakeries to raise money to benefit Action Kivu and Eastern Congo Initiative (ECI)—non-profits investing in the women, children and communities of eastern Congo. Theo Chocolate has donated the chocolate, and desserts will be available throughout the month of February in Portland. The Never Again Coalition has organized this fundraiser.
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