Greening the Food Desert: Food, Inc. Screening & Market Makeovers
As part of its Center Scene public programs, The California Endowment is presenting an event focused on bringing good, clean, and fair food to food deserts and other underserved communities. In many neighborhoods across the country–including several in Los Angeles–access to fresh fruits and vegetables is nearly nonexistent while junk foods abound. This Center Scene [...]
Garden School Foundation Fundraising
Nat Zappia, director of the Garden School Foundation, has asked us to help spread the word about two fundraising activities to help continue and extend the work of the GSF: On Tuesday, July 21, 2009, the GSF is hosting a fundraiser at the Peter Fetterman Gallery in Bergamot Station to benefit the Children’s Kitchen Garden [...]
Volunteer Opportunities with Food Forward
Rick Nahmias and his team of Food Forward volunteers are looking for help with the following picks and tasks: Picking volunteers needed: Wednesday, July 15 at 5:30pm in West Hills Sunday, July 19 at 10:00am in North Hills Wednesday, July 22 at 5:30pm in Winnetka Sunday, July 26 at 10:00am (location to be determined) Food [...]
Possible space for a community garden–Chatsworth
Delila Vallot with Black Equities has contacted Slow Food Los Angeles because her client, a property owner, has an undeveloped lot in Chatsworth that might be suitable for a small community garden. The land is approximately 4331 square feet (112 feet x 40 feet). Beyond that we don’t have more information, so interested parties should [...]
The Edible Los Angeles “Sea to Plate” Drawing
Our friends at Edible Los Angeles have arranged an intriguing opportunity for those interested in fishing the local waters: Ever dreamed of going fishing with a famous chef and having him prepare the catch? That dream could become a reality if you win our contest. . . Edible Los Angeles has invited award-winning chef Michael Cimarusti [...]
News on Big Picks (and Mini Picks) from Rick Nahmias
On the heels of the successful “Big Pick,” Rick Nahmias has sent out word about upcoming opportunities to pick and donate fruit. His message is copied below: Hope you all had a good week and got some rest after our Big Pick on the 8th. All the folks at SOVA and I thank those who [...]
Volunteer at the Garden School Foundation’s Work Day
Opportunity with Roots of Change
Roots of Change has alerted us that they will be hiring two new contractors to help them gather endorsements for the Food Declaration and build their Changemakers Network. They are looking for candidates in the Greater L.A. area and the San Francisco Bay area who are committed to changing our food system and have outreach [...]
Event Announcement: University of Gastronomic Sciences Information Session
Slow Food Los Angeles is pleased to announce that it will welcome David Szanto, the North American representative of the University of Gastronomic Sciences, to Los Angeles for an information session at the UCLA Art|Sci Center + Lab at CNSI: When: Friday, February 27, 2009 from 7:00pm-9:00pm Where: California NanoSystems Institute (CNSI), UCLA Campus, Los [...]
Opportunity with the California Food & Justice Coalition
The California Food & Justice Coalition has announced that it is seeking qualified candidates for Director. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, with a preferred (but flexible) start date of November 1, 2008. CFJC is looking for a dynamic, motivated, and entrepreneurial individual who will work with the CFJC steering committee to build [...]
Opportunity with SEE-LA
Sustainable Economic Enterprises of Los Angeles (SEE-LA), operator of the popular Sunday open-air Hollywood Farmers’ Market (HFM), is seeking a dynamic individual to work as part of a collaborative team, primarily responsible for managing the operation and administration of the HFM as well as assisting in the general administrative duties and Market related community activities [...]
A Sustainable Supper for Culinary Professionals
Chef Jennie Cook will co-host a Sustainable Supper for culinary professionals in the greater Los Angeles area and has asked us to help her spread the word: When: Monday, February 25, 2008 starting at 7:00pm Where: Cook’s Double Dutch, 9806 Washington Boulevard, Culver City 90232 Questions, reservations: Contact Jennie by phone at 310.815.8273. The focus [...]
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