Minnesota Events
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May 17, 2008
3rd Annual Lofty Lovelies Sale to Benefit Mill City Farmers Market
http://www.MillCityFarmersMarket.org
Description
Donate your gently used household items to be sold at the Lofty Lovelies Sale to benefit the Market! We'll take bikes, jewelry, paintings, quilts, furniture, pillows, hand bags, books and more! To make collection arrangments, please contact Beth Calvert by email beth@millcityfarmersmarket.org or phone 651.307.3082. THANKS! Once you've done your spring cleaning, come down to the market to find your must have treasure!! The sale is Saturday, May 17th, 8am - 1pm.
- Time: 8am-1pm
- Cost: free
- Address: 704 2nd St. S,
- City: Minneapolis
- Phone: 6513417580
- Email: 3rd Annual Lofty Lovelies Sale to Benefit Mill City Farmers Market...
May 18, 2008
Where the Wild Things Are
http://www.slowfoodmn.org/events.html
Description
Walking tours: See wild greens and mushrooms in their natural habitat, a rehabilitated trout stream, a pond and artesian spring, native plants, bluffs, managed pasture and a 300-year-old savanna with remains of a pioneer’s cabin. Tours will start at 11:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 p.m., with more walks possible after dinner. Guides are Ralph Lentz (farm owner and teacher) and Larry Gates (forager and retired DNR ecologist). Appetizers: Bread and fruit at 1 p.m. Picnic dinner: The menu will feature braised boar with nettles, ramps, fresh mushrooms and wild asparagus. Local wine and beer and fresh lemonade will be served. Dinner will start around 3 p.m., so eat a big breakfast. Bring: • Blankets or chairs for the picnic. • Dessert to share, if you wish. The rules: Children must be supervised at all times, especially if they visit livestock, hike near bluffs or go near electric fences. Pets are not permitted. Event will take place rain or shine. Indoor shelter will be available in case of rain.
- Time: 11 am - 6 pm
- Cost: $15 for members, $25 for non-members
- Address: Ralph Lentz Farm, 32797 738th st
- City: Lake City
- Phone: (952) 953-3342
- Email: Where the Wild Things Are...
May 28, 2008
Congressman Keith Ellison hosts a town hall forum on Iran
http://ellison.house.gov/
Description
Congressman Keith Ellison hosts a town hall forum of Iran, with featured guests author Dr Trita Parsi and U of MN prof William Orman Beeman, First Unitarian Society, Lower Assembly Hall, 800 Mount Curve Ave, Mpls.
- Time: 6 to 8 pm
- Cost: free
- Address: Lower Assembly Hall, 800 Mount Curve Ave
- City: Minneapolis
- Phone: 612-522-1212
- Email: Congressman Keith Ellison hosts a town hall forum on Iran...
June 8, 2008
Slow Food MN: Seth Bixby Daugherty on Good Food in Schools
http://www.slowfoodmn.org/snail-park-res.html
Description
• Chef Seth Bixby Daugherty will talk about Real Food Initiatives, the organization he formed with his wife, Karen, to raise awareness of food issues in schools and bring change to the status quo. • We welcome you to submit recipes for the dishes you bring to the potluck for a new Slow Food Minnesota cookbook. Dishes brought should use traditional methods and/or local ingredients when possible. At the end of the year, the recipes will be compiled into a cookbook available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting Slow Food Minnesota. • A grillmaster will be on hand, and meat and veggie burgers will be served, provided by Slow Food. • The event takes place at the picnic shelter at Hidden Falls Park in Saint Paul. The park is just south of Ford Parkway on Mississippi River Blvd. S (East River Road). There is ample parking at the shelter, or better yet, ride your bike and enjoy the wonderful trails along the river.
- Time: 4:30 to 8 p.m.
- Cost: $5 for members, $10 for non-members.
- Address: picnic shelter at Hidden Falls Park in Saint Paul
- City: St Paul
- Phone: 000-000-0000
- Email: Slow Food MN: Seth Bixby Daugherty on Good Food in Schools...
August 5, 2008 - August 7, 2008
Farm Fest 2008
http://www.farmshows.com/farm/ffst/index.po
Description
Farmfest is an event rooted in tradition and the tradition continues... * The tradition that brings 35,000+ attendees to the event year after year * The tradition that brings in over 500 local and leading companies in the farming industry * The tradition of timely educational forums highlighting topics relevant to the issues that today’s farmer faces * The tradition of successful livestock and field demonstrations * The tradition of offering programs and entertainment for the entire family
- Time: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Cost: $7 per person, 18 and under free
- Address: Gilfillan Estates, 28366 Co Hwy 13
- City: Morgan
- Phone: 800.827.8007
- Email: Farm Fest 2008...