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July 12, 2008
Fair Trade Chocolate: A People-Positive View of Cocoa
http://www.fairtraderesource.org/link-up/events-calendar/?id=429®ion=NE
Description
Join Co-op America and Divine Chocolates' cocoa farmers from the Kuapa Kokoo cooperative in Africa for a presentation and discussion on Fair Trade chocolate and the direct effects on the farmers--with a free chocolate tasting
- Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
- Cost: Free
- Address: The Methodist Building, Rm 3
- City: Washington
- Phone: (800) 584-7336
- Email: Fair Trade Chocolate: A People-Positive View of Cocoa...
July 16, 2008
Youth Speaks: Brave New Voices Speak Green
http://www.youthspeaks.org
Description
Youth Speaks, the nation’s leading spoken word performance, education and youth development organization, is proud to present the 11th annual Brave New Voices International Youth Poetry Slam Festival. Convening over 450 of the top teenage poets and spoken word artists from across the country, Brave New Voices 2008 is a one-of-a-kind festival. Held in a different city each year, Brave New Voices (BNV) gives participants the opportunity to explore a new cultural landscape and region while helping to build sustainable programming locally.
- Time: 6:00pm
- Cost: Free
- Address: Kennedy Center,Concert Hall, 2700 F St.,NW
- City: Washington DC
- Phone: 415.255.9035 x 16
- Email: Youth Speaks: Brave New Voices Speak Green...
July 29, 2008
Cooking Class - Tribute to Local Farmers Markets
http://www.inspirenutrition.com
Description
This class is a true culinary adventure. We will prepare a meal from ingredients selected at a local farmers market earlier in the day. You'll learn tips to shop the way market-driven chefs do---by choosing what's fresh, local and seasonal. You will learn to improvise rather than solely rely on recipes. Go to www.inspirenutrition.com. Reservations Required.
- Time: 7:00pm-9:00pm
- Cost: $45
- Address: 1124 Park Road NW
- City: Washington, DC
- Phone: 202-669-5330
- Email: Cooking Class - Tribute to Local Farmers Markets...