07.16.14: Urban Farming Extravaganza this Weekend

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We're excited to be showing and hosting our first in a series of three movies and farm tours this weekend, more info below! 


CELEBRATE URBAN FARMERS!
'Growing Cities'
A film about urban farming in America
 
Urban farms take many shapes and sizes, and this film showcases the explosion of urban farming today. It's a film that explores the potential that urban areas have for providing food and increasing food security for a wider number of people.
Grow something. Grow where you are.
THIS FRIDAY
July 18 at 6:30pm
@ The Coop

Get your tickets in-store or on the day!
Tickets are $5, or buy 3 for $12 (one of each in the film series).
Watch the trailer by clicking here!
JOING US TO VISIT RENO'S VERY OWN URBAN FARMERS!
THIS SATURDAY
July 19 at 8am
Meet @ The Coop


Are you proud of your Co-op? Do you want to help share the importance of local food with your community?
We are interested in building an outreach team of volunteers to help table at community events. If this interests you (and you want to earn your 10% discount), ... Thanks!



We are so honored to be part of this ARTOWN exhibit!
The Portrait Society of Reno and the Latimer Art Club have teamed up for an exhibit centered around food! The portraits of folks involved with the Great Basin Food Co-Op are beautiful if we don't say so ourselves ...
Monday-Friday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday evenings at 6:30 - 8:30 pm 
For more info, click here.
WEEKLY SALES 

WEEKLY SALES 
Sales end July 21st


NEWS SECTION

Check it out:
Study of Organic Crops Finds Fewer Pesticides and More Antioxidants
Author, ag expert- Hungry Mother Organics- to have 'kitchen table' conversation during Carson City Farmer's Market

Aston Kinetics workshops - Thursdays at 10:30am starting July 17th (4-week class)
Everyone is welcome! All four sessions for $40, or $12 per session.

GBCFC Upcoming Events


Pop-Up Cafe with food by Electric Blue Elephant

Featuring music by the String Beings
TONIGHT! Wednesday July 16, 6-8pm
 

Growing Cities - Film Screening

Explore the growth of urban farming in America
THIS Friday July 18, 6:30-8:30pm


First (of a series) of Co-op Farm Tours

Discover Reno's very own urban farmers:
Lost City Farms & High Desert Farming Initiative
Saturday July 19, 8-12:30pm
Meet at the Co-op
 


Wine Walk - Vinegogh theme

Dress as your favorite artist and
get your glasses at the Co-op
Saturday July 19, 2-5pm

 


Co-op Board Meeting 

Every third Monday of the Month
July 21st at 6pm
All Member Owners Welcome!
 

HOO Orientation 

Every third Tuesday of the Month
July 22nd at 6pm
All Member Owners Welcome! Come find out how you can get 10% off at the grocery store that you own!

ONGOING CLASSES
Donation Based or Otherwise Noted

  • EVERY Mon & Sat at 10am-1pmish, Find Your Painting Style with Deidre Burke ($30/class)
  • EVERY Mon from 4-5pm Tai Chi with Jorgi Day = FULL! 
  • EVERY Tues from 6-7:15pm, Kundalini Yoga with Jim Dakin
  • EVERY Saturday: Musical Improvisational Reflections - 2pm (free)
  • Click here for the NEW & IMPROVED full calendar as well as email RSVPs.
Note: ***VINYASA YOGA will no longer be held on Mondays and Wednesdays as Kastania is taking off to for a performance opportunity overseas! 
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