Take part in this friendly and soft introduction to Slow Food Calgary Youth.
Eat in and a movie.
Eat, watch, listen, connect.
• February 17, 2012 @ 5 pm
• Eau Claire Market – 200 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary – in the “Community Room”
• Movie : “Food security: It’s in your hands”
Local food, local beer, local young people who share your passion for good, clean and fair food.
The Calgary Food Committee is developing a Food System Assessment for Calgary that will examine the range of food issues and assets and identify actions to help move us forward to a more sustainable food system….and we want you to be involved!
We are holding a public event on Saturday January 28th at the Ant Hill Building in Kensington. This event will showcase the many businesses, organizations and individuals who are working in, or connected to, the food system in the Calgary region. This will provide an incredible opportunity to connect with one another and share in the opportunities and actions that people are taking to build a more resilient and sustainable food system for our city. Oh, and we all get to eat some great food!
WHEN: Saturday January 28th from 10 am to 4 pm
WHERE: The Ant Hill Building in Kensington: 148-10th St. NW
GET INVOLVED. Follow these links for event details and to download a vendor application form:
POSTER Open House Jan 28th 2012
Vendor Application Form
Read about the rise of the Slow Food Youth Movement in Canada and why local youth leader Stephanie Kolk says local food knowledge and cooking skills are vital to her generation: Slow Food Youth
The Opportunity:
Farmer’s Market Coordinator (Part-time, 12 months)
About Us
The Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association’s mission statement is “to preserve and enhance a healthy and vibrant quality of life for the residents of Hillhurst-Sunnyside”. This organization is founded on the principle that human beings can be more successful in their relationships and as productive members of society if they are engaged in citizenship-building, and have a strong sense of community where they live, work and play. As a community-centered organization we also believe fundamentally that all human beings have a right to certain basic needs, and we have a responsibility to support individuals in meeting those needs wherever possible. The services we provide to achieve this mission include (but not limited to), Outreach and Senior’s Supports Services, Hall rentals, Arts & Recreation programming and facilities, Farmer’s Market, Flea Market, Community Gardens, Childcare and Advocacy for Community Planning, Vitalization and Heritage preservation.
About the Opportunity
The Farmer’s Market Coordinator is a contract part-time position requiring approximately 10 hrs/wk with potentially up to full-time hours during the Farmer’s Market Open Season. The position’s primary function is to develop and direct HSCA’s seasonal outdoor Farmer’s Market in accordance with the market’s guiding principles and with a view of fostering a sense of community around food. Specific responsibilities include:
The HSCA is also currently exploring opportunities for expanding its role in addressing food security issues in the community, in particular for those residents who face the greatest barriers to accessing wholesome, locally grown food. The HSCA Farmer’s Market Coordinator will be responsible for leading new initiatives as they emerge.
About You
You ideally have 2 years related experience as well as some post-secondary education in any one of the following areas: business, community development, non-profit or volunteer management, education or sustainable agriculture. As a strategic thinker, you are able to deliver on social, environmental and financial desired outcomes by employing your skills in program, people and issues management. Your flexibility to work a fluctuating schedule, especially should HSCA expand its programming around addressing Food Security issues in the community, will enable you to grow this portfolio to become a permanent full-time responsibility. You are highly organized and a strong communicator, and you love to be surrounded by people like yourself who are passionate about community development and making a difference.
You do not want to miss out on this opportunity. If you agree, then please forward your resume and cover letter to Quentin at mydreamjobis@hillhurstsunnyside.org.
We will continue to receive applications until the right person is found!
Calling all cooks – the City Palate Culinary Travel Grant helps cooks get where they want to go, i.e. go to Terra Madre in Oct 2012. For info and how to apply: click here
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