5 posts tagged “organic”
East New York
FARMERS
MARKET
Saturdays
June 28 – Nov 15
9 am – 3 pm
New Lots & Schenck Ave
#3 train to Van Siclen ; B15, B83, B6
www.eastnewyorkfarms.org
Fresh food from local farms and gardens
June 28: OPENING DAY!
Performance by Spirit Ensemble, 12 pm
Performing music that traverses the African Diaspora. The enchanting sounds of the mbira, kora, steel pan and bamboo flute comprise the essence of Spirit's sound. Neighborhood Concerts are funded in part by the New York City Council and Department of Cultural Affairs. Additional support is provided by The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
July 12: CELEBRATE DOMINICAN CULTURE*
Merengue music with Francisco Martinez , 12 pm
Cooking demonstration by Joselin Cordero, 12pm
Storytelling in English and Spanish, 11 am
July 26: HEALTH AND WELLNESS DAY
FREE seeds to start your own garden
Workshop on Medicinal Herbs—10 am
Workshop on Benefits of Massage, by Nayda Mami, followed by FREE massages, at 10 am and 12 pm
Health info with nutritionist & personal trainer Persis Flor
Cookbooks for the first 50 customers, and more!
Dance, hip-hop and R&B performances
August 9: CELEBRATE INDIAN CULTURE*
Traditional Indian dance performance with Sudha
Seetharaman and students of Trilok Fusion, 12pm
Cooking demonstration by Sarida Nasrin, 12pm
August 23: CELEBRATE AFRICAN-AMERICAN
CULTURE*
Stepping by the Gowanus Wildcats, 12 pm
Cooking demonstration by Constance Hinds, 12 pm
Dance, hip-hop and R&B Performances
* These events are made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts. In Kings County the Decentralization Program is administered by the Brooklyn Arts Council, Inc (BAC)
EVERY SATURDAY: Homegrown fruits & veggies including organic and Caribbean specialties ● Fresh fish and live Crabs ● Cooking and nutrition info ● Story hour in the garden, 11 am—12 pm ● Handmade arts & crafts ● CSA – Farm share pickup ● Home cooked food & baked goods ● Tours of UCC Youth Farm ● Volunteer days on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, 10-2 ● NEW VENDORS WELCOME
East New York
FARMERS
MARKET
Saturdays
June 28 – Nov 15
9 am – 3 pm
New Lots & Schenck Ave
#3 train to Van Siclen ; B15, B83, B6
www.eastnewyorkfarms.org
Fresh food from local farms and gardens
June 28: OPENING DAY!
Performance by Spirit Ensemble, 12 pm
Performing music that traverses the African Diaspora. The enchanting sounds of the mbira, kora, steel pan and bamboo flute comprise the essence of Spirit's sound. Neighborhood Concerts are funded in part by the New York City Council and Department of Cultural Affairs. Additional support is provided by The Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
July 12: CELEBRATE DOMINICAN CULTURE*
Merengue music with Francisco Martinez , 12 pm
Cooking demonstration by Joselin Cordero, 12pm
Storytelling in English and Spanish, 11 am
July 26: HEALTH AND WELLNESS DAY
FREE seeds to start your own garden
Workshop on Medicinal Herbs—10 am
Workshop on Benefits of Massage, by Nayda Mami, followed by FREE massages, at 10 am and 12 pm
Health info with nutritionist & personal trainer Persis Flor
Cookbooks for the first 50 customers, and more!
Dance, hip-hop and R&B performances
August 9: CELEBRATE INDIAN CULTURE*
Traditional Indian dance performance with Sudha
Seetharaman and students of Trilok Fusion, 12pm
Cooking demonstration by Sarida Nasrin, 12pm
August 23: CELEBRATE AFRICAN-AMERICAN
CULTURE*
Stepping by the Gowanus Wildcats, 12 pm
Cooking demonstration by Constance Hinds, 12 pm
Dance, hip-hop and R&B Performances
* These events are made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts. In Kings County the Decentralization Program is administered by the Brooklyn Arts Council, Inc (BAC)
EVERY SATURDAY: Homegrown fruits & veggies including organic and Caribbean specialties ● Fresh fish and live Crabs ● Cooking and nutrition info ● Story hour in the garden, 11 am—12 pm ● Handmade arts & crafts ● CSA – Farm share pickup ● Home cooked food & baked goods ● Tours of UCC Youth Farm ● Volunteer days on the second and fourth Saturday of each month, 10-2 ● NEW VENDORS WELCOME
VISIT US AT OUR *NEW* LOCATION - New Lots and Schenck Aves
#3 train to Van Siclen ; B15, B83, B6
June 30: OPENING DAY!
Performance by The Soul Shakers, 11 am
The members of this vocal group preserve the sounds of classical doo-wop and R&B from the 1950s and 1960s. The Citigroup Foundation is proud to sponsor the 2006-2007 Neighborhood Concert Series, a program of The Weill Music Institute at Carnegie Hall. Neighborhood Concerts are funded in part by the New York City Council
July 7: Gardening Workshop with Solita Stevens, Olympus Garden Club, 10:30 am
FREE Food-Stamp Pre-Screenings, find out if you’re eligible!
July 21: CELEBRATE HAITIAN CULTURE*
Dancing and drumming with La Troupe Zetwal, 11am
Cooking demonstration by MaryLou Calvaire, 12pm
Storytelling in English and Creole, Bernadette Francois, 11 am
FREE Food Stamp Pre-Screenings, find out if you’re eligible!
August 4: EAT IN, ACT OUT DAY
FREE seeds to start your own garden
Urban Gardening Workshop—10 am
Take the Tomato Taste Test, and pick your own FREE cherry tomatoes
FREE Food Stamp Pre-Screenings, find out if you’re eligible
August 11: CELEBRATE AFRICAN-AMERICAN CULTURE*
Traditional American tap dance with the Young Hoofers, 11am
Cooking demonstration by Johanna Willins, 12pm
August 18: FREE Food Stamp Pre-Screenings, find out if you’re eligible
August 25: HEALTH & WELLNESS DAY
Medicinal Herbs, with Johanna Willins 11am
Workshop on Benefits of Massage, by Nayda Maymi, followed by FREE massages, at 10 am and 12 pm
Blood sugar screenings provided by Betty Shabazz Health Center
FREE cookbooks for the first 50 customers
Holistic health info with Ameet Maturu, TheIntuitiveCook.com
* These events are made possible with public funds from the New York State Council on the Arts. In Kings County the Decentralization Program is admininstered by the Brooklyn Arts Council, Inc (BAC)
East New York Farms will be hosting two workshop series for new gardeners.
March 21st from 5:30pm-7:30pm
First Workshop: Garden Planning-Creating a garden, spacing, timing, harvesting, and seasonality
April 4th from 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Second Workshop: Planting Techniques and Growing for Market, Starting Seeds, irrigation, weeding, pest control, and market development
Location: Brooklyn Public Library, New Lots Branch 665 New Lots Avenue
Contact Jonah at 718-649-7979 x. 28 for more info
Thanks for stopping by!
This blog will provide news and event listings for East New York Farms -- so watch this space! If you're in East New York and want to visit us, or if you'd like to find out more about our organization, check out our website at eastnewyorkfarms.org.
