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Farmers' Market Monday 3-7pm
As the weather warms up and we see more of our vendors venture outside we are also starting to see some of our vendors return to market. This week Matchbox Garden will return with a selection of organic and heritage seeds and seedlings for your garden and some early greens. Carole and The Bus Kitchen will also be there with her scrumptious seasonal creations made on site! Be sure to check the sidebar for a full list of vendors this week
Sign Up For Our Community Share Orchard
Join a group of community members and preserve the bounty of the growing season(s) together. Led by our two star preservers (James and Heather) get together one evening every 2 weeks to make pickles, jams, sauces, chutneys, jarred peaches, pears, and more. This year we will be starting in mid June and going well into the fall. See www.westendfood.coop/cannery for more info and to sign up
Events in Our Community
Jane’s Walk: Parkdale Community Walk, Saturday 11am
Remember, tomorrow at 11:00 a.m., a community walk will be guided by Parkdale youth to show case the community organizations located in Parkdale core neighbourhood, from Dufferin and Queen to Roncesvalles and Queen. Here's more details.
FoodShare Recipe for Change, Thursday May 26, 6-9
On May 26, Foodshare will be hosting a fundraising dinner at St. Lawrence Market North Building. The menu will feature a number of creations from notable local chefs. Tickets are just $100, which includes a full meal and accompanying beverages. For more information or to buy tickets go here or call 416-363-6441 ext. 272.
VarieTREE Show International Biodiversity Day, May 19
On May 19, Green Thumbs Growing Kids will sponsor student tree planting of a varity of species on three elementary school grounds in honour of International Biodiversity Day's Focus on Forests. Plant a tree for $20. For each $20 donation your name will accompany a seedling. (species of your choice) For full details click here.
Get Involved
We can always use more volunteers-- you can sign up to join the volunteer pool, and tell us what you'd like to do here. To support your co-op you can donate online now.
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THIS WEEK AT THE MARKET
Oso Leo & Two Century Farm -apples and cider
Kind Organics - sprouts, micro-greens, gourmet salad blends...
The Bus Kitchen - savoury and sweet meals and treats, granola...
Matchbox Garden - Seeds, seedlings, seasonal veggies
Choco Sol - bike powered chocolate, direct trade coffee, local hemp...
FishShack- roti's, fish fritters, soup...
Forbes Wild Foods - wild and foraged foods, maple syrup, preserves...
Enfleurage Organics - natural and organic soaps
Ying Ying Soy Food - organic tofu and soy products
De la Terre - Sourdough breads, baguettes, pastries, ...
Le Tibet - momos and noodles
Ali's Bakery - Breads, loaves, pastries, sweet and savoury treats
Bees Universe- honey, candles, honey/bee products, eggs
Deer Valley Farm- Venison, chicken, soup, mushrooms ...
Greengate Farm - Naturally raised beef and pork, frozen prepared meals
Monforte Dairy- sheep, goat, and cow milk cheeses, summer sausage, ...
Field Sparrow Farms -grass-fed naturally raised beef, veggies
Wheelbarrow Farm
-eggs, berkshire pork, veggies
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