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LET FOOD BE THY MEDICINE … CULINARY CLASS TO BOOST YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM – SATURDAY, JULY 19
Chef Charleen Tinley will partner with Kim Beavers of Channel 12’s “Eating Well with Kim” to host an immunity-building cooking class tomorrow morning, starting at 11am. The class will be held at the West End Market in Harrisburg and feature loads of local seasonal foods! To register, contact ctinley@comcast.net.

THE BENDERDIGGER YOUTH GARDENING PROGRAM – STARTS MONDAY, JULY 21
This year the Benderdigger Youth Gardening Project at River Island in Evans will be open to youth outside the community for a 3-month Monday evening program starting July 21. Ages 6-13 are welcome. This fun, very-hands-on program is run by Kristina Williams of the Benderdinker in partnership with Augusta Locally Grown. Enrollment details can be found at benderdigger.com.

SCHOOL DAY SOIRÉE ATTHE VEGGIE TRUCK FARMERS MARKET – TUESDAY, AUGUST 5
In celebration of National Farmers Market Week, we’re hosting a School Day Soirée at the Veggie Truck Farmers Market. The soirée will feature veggie finger sandwiches with Chef Charleen of Culinary Connections and fancy fruity drinks at our Kids Activity tent. Market Hat Contest, Blueberry Bingo, and a school supplies give-away will round out the events. Come celebrate the school season at the Veggie Truck Market!

RAMEN NOODLE REVOLUTION: A COLLEGE STUDENT COOKING COMPETITION – THURSDAY, AUGUST 14
The Evans Towne Farmers Market will host a Ramen Noodle Revolution” for college students who cook. Turn one of those nasty packets into a glorious meal using local foods! The competition is free; only 7 competitors will compete for the trophy. To enroll, contact kim@augustalocallygrown.org.

BIG THANKS to all the farmers, chefs, judges, sponsor, trophy artist and market patrons who made our Great Summer Tomato Sandwich contest such a success yesterday!!! How delicious it was!!!!

Cheers!
Kim