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Nutrition & Gardening Workshops at Hastings Community Centre Thanks to Neighbourhood Grant

Hello Everyone
As we're getting back into the swing of things for fall, here are three upcoming workshops you may want to register for. These programs are listed in the Hastings Community Centre's Fall Guide but do not contain the current details I've included in this email. I can update the October & November workshops as we get closer to the dates.

Nutrition Workshop - Tues, Sep 20, 10am-12pm (Hastings Community Centre, Room 9)
registration deadline: Thurs, Sep 15 at 9pm. Call 604-718-6222 to register
details: interactive & creative way of stretching your food dollars to include more local, organic & tasty items to your daily routine
instructor: Reanne Price
cost: $8
childminding: children 6 months and up can attend our unique children's program during this workshop (see www.summeroffoodblog.blogspot.com for examples)

Teaching Garden - Tues, Sep 27, 10am-12pm (Hastings Community Centre, Teaching Garden located next to fenced children's playground around back)
registration deadline: Thurs, Sep 22 at 9pm. Call 604-718-6222 to register
details: learn what to do in your garden this time of year: planting cover crops, winter greens, harvesting and storing your summer crops, sheet mulching
instructor: Grant Watson
cost: $8
childminding: children 6 months and up can attend our unique children's program during this workshop (see www.summeroffoodblog.blogspot.com for examples)

Teaching Garden - Tues, Sep 27, 6-8pm (Hastings Community Centre, Teaching Garden located next to fenced children's playground around back)
registration deadline: Thurs, Sep 22 at 9pm. Call 604-718-6222 to register
details: learn what to do in your garden this time of year: planting cover crops, winter greens, harvesting and storing your summer crops, sheet mulching
instructor: Grant Watson
cost: $8
childminding: not available for this time, but parents are welcome to bring their children under parental supervision

Any questions? Contact me at hastingsfoodsac@gmail.com.
Thanks,
Reanne Price

Programs generously funded by Hastings North Community Partners Group, Healthy Living Grant and Greenest City Grant.

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