BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Good Food Council of Lewiston Auburn - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://goodfoodcouncil.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Good Food Council of Lewiston Auburn REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20230312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20231105T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20240310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20241103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20250309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20251102T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240710T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T194427 CREATED:20240416T154950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T154950Z UID:5575-1720627200-1720634400@goodfoodcouncil.org SUMMARY:L/A Community Meal DESCRIPTION:Join the Lewiston-Auburn community for a community meal at St. Mary’s Nutrition Center! \nVolunteers needed: \n\n11:00AM – 3:00PM: Prep\n3:45PM – 6:00PM: Serving\n5:30PM – 6:00PM: Clean Up\n\nContact Alison to volunteer: \n\namcconnell@covh.org\n207-208-8503 (Call\, VM\, SM) URL:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/event/l-a-community-meal-2/ LOCATION:St. Mary’s Nutrition Center\, 208 Bates Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/communitymeals-2.png GEO:44.0953322;-70.2132396 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Mary’s Nutrition Center 208 Bates Street Lewiston ME 04240 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=208 Bates Street:geo:-70.2132396,44.0953322 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240605T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T194427 CREATED:20240416T154633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T154819Z UID:5572-1717603200-1717610400@goodfoodcouncil.org SUMMARY:L/A Community Meal DESCRIPTION:Join the Lewiston-Auburn community for a community meal at St. Mary’s Nutrition Center! \nVolunteers needed: \n\n11:00AM – 3:00PM: Prep\n3:45PM – 6:00PM: Serving\n5:30PM – 6:00PM: Clean Up\n\nContact Alison to volunteer: \n\namcconnell@covh.org\n207-208-8503 (Call\, VM\, SM) URL:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/event/5572/ LOCATION:St. Mary’s Nutrition Center\, 208 Bates Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/communitymeals-2.png GEO:44.0953322;-70.2132396 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Mary’s Nutrition Center 208 Bates Street Lewiston ME 04240 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=208 Bates Street:geo:-70.2132396,44.0953322 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240516T140000 DTSTAMP:20260501T194427 CREATED:20240415T203640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T203640Z UID:5558-1715857200-1715868000@goodfoodcouncil.org SUMMARY:Liberation Farms: Docada Beer Abuurka 2024 DESCRIPTION:Join Liberation Farms for their annual Docada Beer Abuurka\, a blessing and celebration of the 2024 growing season. The event will include a speech by Executive Director Muhidin Libah around 12 PM\, followed by a blessing by a Somali Bantu Elder farmer. Food\, music\, gathering\, and self-guided farm tours will be available throughout\, and The Suuq (farm stand) will be open. \n– Please carpool if you can\, as parking is limited\n– Please wear appropriate clothing and shoes for a working farm\n– Please do not attend if you are feeling sick \nJoin us as we look forward to another successful year at Liberation Farms! Register here! URL:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/event/liberation-farms-docada-beer-abuurka-2024/ LOCATION:Liberation Farms\, 1002 Gardiner Rd\, Wales\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/SBCA.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240512T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T194427 CREATED:20240415T201348Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T201500Z UID:5555-1715506200-1715518800@goodfoodcouncil.org SUMMARY:Lewiston Farmers' Market Opening Day! DESCRIPTION:A year-round\, family-friendly farmers’ market right in the heart of Lewiston-Auburn\, the Lewiston Farmers’ Market offers visitors a chance to connect with one another and shop for a wide variety of fresh\, delicious\, local foods and goods while fostering a vibrant downtown and building a strong community and local economy. \nFREE PARKING is available in the farmers’ market lot\, on Lincoln street\, in the Lincoln Street Parking Garage. Parking is ALSO permitted on Oxford Street for the day despite signs stating generally otherwise. \nVisitors to the Lewiston Farmers’ Market can continue to find a variety of vendors selling Maine grown and produced goods including fresh\, organic and chemical-free fruits and vegetables\, quality and grass fed meats\, cow and goat dairy products\, baked goods\, assorted mushrooms\, handcrafted soaps and body products\, fresh cut flowers\, arts\, crafts and more! ​ \nWant to learn more about the market including attending vendors? Sign up for their eNewsletter or visit their Facebook page! \nThe Lewiston Farmers’ Market is a Local Foods\, Local Places partner. URL:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/event/lewiston-farmers-market-opening-day/ LOCATION:2 Oxford Street\, Lewiston\, 2 Oxford Street\, Lewiston\, Maine CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/market.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240508T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T194427 CREATED:20240416T152733Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T154811Z UID:5570-1715184000-1715191200@goodfoodcouncil.org SUMMARY:L/A Community Meal DESCRIPTION:Join the Lewiston-Auburn community for a community meal at St. Mary’s Nutrition Center! \nVolunteers needed: \n\n11:00AM – 3:00PM: Prep\n3:45PM – 6:00PM: Serving\n5:30PM – 6:00PM: Clean Up\n\nContact Alison to volunteer: \n\namcconnell@covh.org\n207-208-8503 (Call\, VM\, SM) URL:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/event/l-a-community-meal/ LOCATION:St. Mary’s Nutrition Center\, 208 Bates Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/communitymeals-2.png GEO:44.0953322;-70.2132396 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Mary’s Nutrition Center 208 Bates Street Lewiston ME 04240 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=208 Bates Street:geo:-70.2132396,44.0953322 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240503T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T194427 CREATED:20240416T164300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T164300Z UID:5586-1714752000-1714759200@goodfoodcouncil.org SUMMARY:Building Thriving Gardens from the Ground Up! DESCRIPTION:You wouldn’t build a house on unstable ground\, and the same is true in your garden—healthy soil creates a foundation of nutrients\, support\, and biodiversity that will help your gardens thrive.  Join soil and compost educator Scott Guzman\, owner of Diggers Cooperative\, a local Maine compost business\, to learn how to create abundant soil ecosystems right in your backyard with commonly accessible and affordable materials. \nFirst we’ll go underground and discover the web of life that supports plants. Scott will highlight the importance of plant roots\, fungi\, and microbes in your soil. Then we’ll look aboveground to learn how to create your own healthy soil by creating layers of deep mulch.  Scott will also demystify home composting so you can start making your own compost right in your backyard! \nThis program is promotion for AVSWCD’s Conservation Landscape Certification program – a free checklist designed to help landowners improve their properties for wildlife\, soil + water conservation\, and overall ecosystem support.  To learn more about the program\, click here. \nAfter the workshop\, stick around to ask questions\, talk with Scott\, peruse resources that will help you improve wildlife habitat in your yards\, and grab some free garden goodies!  We’ll have seeds\, bird feeders\, seed kits\, garden tools\, and an opportunity to win a free rain barrel!  Snacks and refreshments provided. We look forward to seeing you there! \nReservations are requested\, but not required.\n​\nThis event is funded by a grant from the Davis Foundation. \nMEET THE PRESENTER:\n\nScott is a natural builder\, compost educator\, inventor\, and farmer with a degree in chemical engineering from W.P.I. and 10 years of experience in the world of cooperative business. He is the founder of Diggers Cooperative\, a local Maine compost business.  Scott and his team’s project portfolio includes raised bed gardens\, permaculture design\, greenhouse installation\, composting systems\, habitat restoration projects\, soil remediation\, pond installation\, and all types of stonework. Scott brings permaculture principles to the workplace while keeping the group organized and on task. In collaboration with the permaculture education group\, Permatours\, and several other highly skilled educators\, Scott is building an online education platform to share educational content on various topics such as natural building and composting. URL:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/event/building-thriving-gardens-from-the-ground-up/ LOCATION:St. Mary’s Nutrition Center\, 208 Bates Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Garden.jpg GEO:44.0953322;-70.2132396 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Mary’s Nutrition Center 208 Bates Street Lewiston ME 04240 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=208 Bates Street:geo:-70.2132396,44.0953322 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T033000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240422T043000 DTSTAMP:20260501T194427 CREATED:20240416T162432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T162837Z UID:5577-1713756600-1713760200@goodfoodcouncil.org SUMMARY:Earth Day Mini-Greenhouse Planting Session DESCRIPTION:Gather at the Auburn public library for a community learning session on converting plastic trash into mini greenhouses! Signups for 2024 community garden plots will also be available. \nFor more information contact \n\nAlison McConnell (Auburn)\n\n207-208-8503\n\n\nBridgette Bartlett (Lewiston)\n\n207-241-9310 URL:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/event/earth-day-mini-greenhouse-planting-session/ LOCATION:Auburn Public Library\, 49 Spring St.\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/APL_flyer4.22.24-2.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240417T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T194427 CREATED:20240416T152456Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240416T152557Z UID:5566-1713369600-1713376800@goodfoodcouncil.org SUMMARY:L/A Community Meal DESCRIPTION:Join the Lewiston-Auburn community for a community meal at St. Mary’s Nutrition Center! \nVolunteers needed: \n\n11:00AM – 3:00PM: Prep\n3:45PM – 6:00PM: Serving\n5:30PM – 6:00PM: Clean Up\n\nContact Alison to volunteer: \n\namcconnell@covh.org\n207-208-8503 (Call\, VM\, SM) URL:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/event/5566/ LOCATION:St. Mary’s Nutrition Center\, 208 Bates Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/communitymeals-2.png GEO:44.0953322;-70.2132396 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Mary’s Nutrition Center 208 Bates Street Lewiston ME 04240 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=208 Bates Street:geo:-70.2132396,44.0953322 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T131500 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240115T144500 DTSTAMP:20260501T194427 CREATED:20231228T223559Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240102T183715Z UID:5314-1705324500-1705329900@goodfoodcouncil.org SUMMARY:Youth Food Champion Awards at Bates MLK Day DESCRIPTION:  \nWe invite you to join us for “Young Mainers’ Efforts for Food and Climate Justice”\, an in-person presentation with Q&A on January 15 \, 2024. The presentation takes place at 1:15pm in Pettengill Hall Room G21 during the annual Martin Luther King Jr Day Observance at Bates College\, the theme of which this year is “Food & Food Justice”. \nThe presentation will begin with the Good Food Council of Lewiston-Auburn’s annual Youth Food Champion Awards which will honor and celebrate the individual contributions toward a healthy local food system in alignment with the Lewiston Auburn Community Food Charter of the 2023 winners:  Brayden Nadeau (Auburn)\, Houda Aden (Lewiston)\, Isha Kasai (Lewiston)\, and Odivio Mariano (Lewiston)!   Ranging in age from 13 to 25\, the 2023 winners demonstrate incredible leadership as food systems changemakers:  from growing food for their community and sharing their experiential knowledge with local elected officials about the potential impact of land use decisions on the future of local agriculture\, to facilitating meaningful opportunities for their peers to engage with their food system while their deepening cultural and cross-generational connections\, and much more! The awards will be followed by a talk with Q&A with Scarlet Labbe-Watson\, a young member of Maine Youth for Climate Justice (MCJ)\, who will discuss Maine’s food sovereignty and climate justice connections.   Reserve free tickets here! \nWe invite you to also check out all the other incredible educational and arts based programming with the “food & food justice” theme in honor of MLK’s legacy being offered free to the community that day. \nOur Thanks To: \n\nPresenting Sponsors of the 2023 Youth Food Champion Awards:   Bangor Savings Bank\, Double Z Farms\, & St. Mary’s Nutrition Center  |  Featured Sponsor:  Austin Associates\, PA\nBusiness Contributors to Prize Package for Youth Winners:   Bangor Savings Bank\, OTTO Pizza Auburn\, & Flagship Cinemas URL:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/event/2023-youth-awards/ LOCATION:Bates College\, Pettingill Hall\, Rm G21\, 4 Andrews Road\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,GFCLA Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T110000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231105T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T194427 CREATED:20231101T180912Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T181238Z UID:5206-1699182000-1699189200@goodfoodcouncil.org SUMMARY:Lewiston Farmers' Market DESCRIPTION:A year-round\, family-friendly farmers’ market right in the heart of Lewiston-Auburn\, the Lewiston Farmers’ Market offers visitors a chance to connect with one another and shop for a wide variety of fresh\, delicious\, local foods and goods while fostering a vibrant downtown and building a strong community and local economy. \nFREE PARKING is available in the farmers’ market lot\, on Lincoln street\, in the Lincoln Street Parking Garage. Parking is ALSO permitted on Oxford Street for the day despite signs stating generally otherwise. \nVisitors to the Lewiston Farmers’ Market can continue to find a variety of vendors selling Maine grown and produced goods including fresh\, organic and chemical-free fruits and vegetables\, quality and grass fed meats\, cow and goat dairy products\, baked goods\, assorted mushrooms\, handcrafted soaps and body products\, fresh cut flowers\, arts\, crafts and more! ​ \nWant to learn more about the market including attending vendors? Sign up for their eNewsletter or visit their Facebook page! \nThe Lewiston Farmers’ Market is a Local Foods\, Local Places partner. URL:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/event/5206/2023-11-05/ LOCATION:2 Oxford Street\, Lewiston\, 2 Oxford Street\, Lewiston\, Maine CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/market.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T194427 CREATED:20230705T170438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231022T135120Z UID:5035-1698249600-1698260400@goodfoodcouncil.org SUMMARY:COMMUNITY WORKSHOP & CELEBRATION to update the Local Foods Action Plan for Lewiston & Auburn DESCRIPTION:Update: We have seen an INCREDIBLE response in registrations to this event!   We are excited\, and are looking forward to a wonderful event.\n\n\n\nWe have needed to change our registration form into a WAIT LIST\, as we assess our capacity to add more people. If you have not yet registered but still interested to attend\, please register for the WAIT LIST\, and if we have availability for additional attendees\, we will contact you via Email and/or Phone to confirm your registration as soon as possible: http://tinyurl.com/localfoodplanLA\n\n\n\nThank you for understanding!\n\n____ \nWe are excited to have you join the Good Food Council of Lewiston-Auburn\, St. Mary’s Nutrition Center and local food system leaders for this much anticipated event. \nThis will be an opportunity to celebrate the successes of the initial Local Foods Local Places Action Plan developed in 2019\, and continue forward momentum through the creation of an updated action plan and an emerging LOCAL FOOD VISION for our region. \nIn keeping with the spirit of the original plan\, participants will work together to bring forth a series of Goals and Actions with diverse municipal\, organizational\, and business leadership commitments that will support economic opportunities for local food businesses and farms; improve access to good food and land to grow food for all communities and; help catalyze the food system and economy of Greater Lewiston Auburn. \nThe event is FREE to the community and will include dinner highlighting local ingredients and connecting activities.  Stipends for participation\, childcare\, and language interpretation are also available as needed. \nAttendees to the event will include individuals from the agricultural\, food business\, municipal\, education\, public health\, non-profit\, and philanthropy sectors\, alongside interested Auburn and Lewiston eaters (ie. All are welcome!) \nWe hope you will join us for dinner\, celebration\, and collaboration for the future of our local food system and economy! \nFor more information or questions\, please contact Julia at goodfood4la@gmail.com or 207-464-4800. \nRegistration is FREE but requested by Wednesday\, October 18 to reserve your dinner and availability of some language interpretation services. \nBackground on the Local Foods Action Plan for Lewiston & Auburn: \n\nVisual Overview: 2020-2023 Local Foods Local Places Action Plan for LA\nOriginal Action Plan: 2020 Local Foods\, Local Places Action Plan for LA \nWebpage URL:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/event/5035/ LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn\, Auburn\, 14 Great Falls Plaza\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,GFCLA Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/waitlist-mailchimp.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230514T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230514T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T194427 CREATED:20230403T205712Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230404T024034Z UID:4785-1684056600-1684069200@goodfoodcouncil.org SUMMARY:Opening Day of the Lewiston Farmers' Market Summer Season! DESCRIPTION:2023 Farmers’ Market opens on Mother’s Day\, May 14th!\nThe market runs weekly on Sundays through November\, from 9:30 am to 1 pm!\nABOUT THE LEWISTON FARMERS’ MARKET \n\nA year-round\, family-friendly farmers’ market right in the heart of Lewiston-Auburn\, the Lewiston Farmers’ Market offers visitors a chance to connect with one another and shop for a wide variety of fresh\, delicious\, local foods and goods while fostering a vibrant downtown and building a strong community and local economy.  In operation since 2004\, the LFM has served as a weekend destination for residents of the Twin Cities and nearby towns. In 2021\, the farmers’ market made a momentous move from it’s former home for 11 seasons at the municipal lot next to Bates Mill 5 to a new summer location at 2 Oxford Street and 75 Lincoln Street. This move has led to exciting opportunities for MARKET GROWTH and be part of future revitalization of the Riverfront. \nVisitors to the Lewiston Farmers’ Market can continue to find a variety of vendors selling Maine grown and produced goods including fresh\, organic and chemical-free fruits and vegetables\, quality and grass fed meats\, cow and goat dairy products\, baked goods\, assorted mushrooms\, handcrafted soaps and body products\, fresh cut flowers\, arts\, crafts and more! \nWant to learn more about the market including attending vendors? Sign up for their eNewsletter or visit their FACEBOOK page! URL:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/event/opening-day-of-the-lewiston-farmers-market-summer-season/ LOCATION:Lewiston Farmers’ Market\, 2 Oxford Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/LFM-fb.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230507T180000 DTSTAMP:20260501T194427 CREATED:20230403T201929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230403T202223Z UID:4780-1683475200-1683482400@goodfoodcouncil.org SUMMARY:Lewiston Farmers' Market Spaghetti Squash Dinner DESCRIPTION:A wonderful annual farm-to-table take-out style dinner and fundraiser in support of the Lewiston Farmers’ Market operations and programing. \nFor the most up-to-date details please visit:  https://www.lewistonfarmersmarket.com/2023-spaghetti-squash-dinner.html URL:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/event/lfm-spaghetti-squash/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/spaghetti-dinner-save-the-date-2023_orig.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220802T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220802T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T194427 CREATED:20220715T174027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20220715T180444Z UID:4593-1659468600-1659470400@goodfoodcouncil.org SUMMARY:Awards Presentation: Youth Food Charter Champion Winners DESCRIPTION:All are welcome to join us for a fun\, family-friendly evening under the stars to celebrate the efforts of some incredible Androscoggin County-based youth! \nPlease join us and our presenting sponsors\, Bangor Savings Bank\, Rinck Advertising\, and St. Mary’s Nutrition Center\, as we present the winners of the 2022 Youth Food Charter Champion Awards on Tuesday\, August 2nd\, at 7:40pm\, outdoors at Lewiston Middle School. \nThe presentation will take place during the – free and open to the public – Summer Fun & Film Series movie\, activity\, and vendor night organized by the Lewiston Police Department. The Awards Presentation will begin at 7:40pm (full schedule below). \nAll are welcome.  Also\, in addition to family and friends\, bringing your own blanket/chairs\, and refreshments for movie watching is encouraged. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n6:00pm – Family Friendly Activities & Vendors\n7:40pm – Awards Presentation\n8:00pm – Movie (Disney & Pixar’s “Luca”)\n\n\n\n\n\nWe would also like to thank Austin Associates for their featured sponsorship of this event\, Boba and Flagship Cinemas for their contributions to the prizes packages for winners\, and the Lewiston PD for their partnership for the awards presentation. \nThe rain date is 8/17 at Pettingill Park\, Lewiston. URL:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/event/awards-event-2022/ LOCATION:Lewiston Middle School\, 75 Central Ave\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,GFCLA Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/website_no_small_text.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T153000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T194427 CREATED:20211015T203847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211015T204037Z UID:4260-1635262200-1635267600@goodfoodcouncil.org SUMMARY:Help Create LA's Future Community Food Center! DESCRIPTION:Are you a food-loving person\, a cook\, baker\, grower\, or entrepreneur? Have you been thinking about starting your own business? Are you excited about the community development happening across Lewiston-Auburn right now?  \nIf any of the above rings true for you\, then mark your calendar for Tuesday\, October 26th 3:30-5:00 pm at the St. Mary’s Nutrition Center\, 208 Bates Street for a learning session about the new Community Food Center to be located on Pine Street next to Kennedy Park in Lewiston. This will be a chance for people to learn about\, and get engaged with\, an exciting vision for a vibrant multi-use community space that includes a cooperatively run low-cost grocery store\, shared commercial kitchen\, shared food storage\, and café. \n  \nThe Community Food Center (CFC) will increase access to healthy food\, provide storage and processing opportunities for local small-scale food producers and farmers\, provide opportunities for skills development\, and unlock job and ownership opportunities for community members. This project is by\, for\, and of\, members of Lewiston-Auburn and needs your voice and ideas to bring it to life! \nTO REGISTER \nTo Register for the Event CLICK HERE  \n(https://forms.gle/dFxqaNYhizUNAhHk7) \n  \nBE A CREATOR! \nInterested and excited attendees at the learning session can sign up to be part of the Steering Committee\, a group of 5-10 people who will define the cooperative business purpose\, its future ownership structure and what criteria need to be met to become an owner. Members will help determine how decisions are made\, create a business plan\, register the business with the state\, finance and fundraise\, as well as attract member-owners and customers! Stipends for this work will be available. \n  \nBE AN ADVISOR! \nOthers who want to help advise and steward the project can sign up for the Advisory Committee\, a group made up of people with diverse skills and lived experience who will assist the Steering Committee through the business development process\, and provide expertise and guidance.  \nFOR MORE INFORMATION \nFor more information email the CFC Support Team at LewistonCFC@gmail.com or call the St. Mary’s Nutrition Center at 207-513-3848 and leave a message indicating your interest in joining\, or learning more about the Community Food Center development. \n  \nBACKGROUND \nThe vision for the Community Food Center emerged through the multi-stakeholder Local Foods Local Places Community Planning process that took place in October 2019. A feasibility study conducted by the Cooperative Development Institute (CDI) and the St. Mary’s Nutrition Center solidified the initial vision. In May 2021\, the City of Lewiston was awarded a $30 million HUD Choice Neighborhood grant to increase the quality of life for Downtown communities. The Choice Implementation plan designates space for the Center on the ground floor of a new 60+ multi-unit housing structure to be built on Pine Street next to Kennedy Park. The CFC is a part of the overall plan to enhance the health and wellness of the community. URL:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/event/help-create-las-future-community-food-center/ LOCATION:St. Mary’s Nutrition Center\, 208 Bates Street\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/10.26.21-Lewiston-Community-Food-Center-Flyer.jpg GEO:44.0953322;-70.2132396 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=St. Mary’s Nutrition Center 208 Bates Street Lewiston ME 04240 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=208 Bates Street:geo:-70.2132396,44.0953322 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T194427 CREATED:20211008T184144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20211008T184147Z UID:4226-1634832000-1634842800@goodfoodcouncil.org SUMMARY:Taste the Harvest Dinner + Drinks DESCRIPTION:Taste the Harvest is a community dinner that highlights and promotes our local food economy\, from farm to table. Guests will enjoy a multi-course collaborative dining experience al fresco\, with reserved table seating on Lisbon street\, a beer\, wine and cider garden in Dufresne Plaza\, and live music throughout. \nEvent attendees will participate in a social hour in the beer garden\, then use a dinner passport to access each course.  Dinner will be served at stations located on the street in front of each restaurant\, and enjoy their meal seated under the stars. \nFor this first annual event\, flavorful ingredients will be sourced from at least 10 local producers including  Little Ridge Farm\, Chirp Creek Farm\, Eli’s Homestead\, R. Belanger & Sons Farms\, Wallingford’s Fruit House\, The Sausage Kitchen\, Old Crow Ranch\, Levesques Organic Farm\, Stonecipher Farm\, and Pineland Farms. \nMenu creations and meals will be prepared by local chefs including Sonder & Dram\, Orchid Restaurant\, Mother India\, Cowbell Grill & Tap\, boba\, Break Coffee Shop\, and Isuken Cooperative Food Truck. Area culinary students\, under the direction of the The Green Ladle\, will be contributing to and learning from this event significantly. \nBeverage providers include Lost Valley Brewing\, the Vault\, and Cellardoor Wines.  The Good Food Bus will be on site featuring items to purchase and take home from Lewiston Farmers’ Market vendors. \nThe LA Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce\, along with the Good Food Council of LA\, Sonder + Dram\, Little Ridge Farm\, and the Lewiston Farmers’ Market are organizing this event as part of a larger community-driven effort to grow and strengthen the local food system and economy of our region\, and specifically including an aim to build a local food brand for the region that benefits restaurants\, the hospitality industry\, food producers\, and value-added food producers for decades to come. \nPurchase Tickets Here\n  \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Event Volunteers Needed\nVolunteer Shifts:\n\nWednesday\, October 20 from 12PM to 4PM \nThursday\, October 21 from 12PM to 4PM \nThursday\, October 21 4PM to 9PM\n\nVolunteer Perks:\n\nAll volunteers will receive admittance to the Taste the Harvest event and enjoy the full 7-course local foods dinner!!!  (Tabled seating is not promised for volunteers at this time.)\n\nInterested in Volunteering? Please reach out to Katie Palmer with dates and times you are available – Katie@lametrochamber.com or (207) 783-2249.  Thanks for your support! URL:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/event/tth/ LOCATION:Downtown Lisbon Street\, 72 Lisbon St\, Lewiston\, ME 04240\, Lewiston\, ME\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,GFCLA Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/TTH_Final_Web-04.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210803T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T194427 CREATED:20210709T173406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20210723T212610Z UID:4039-1628019000-1628020800@goodfoodcouncil.org SUMMARY:Food Charter Champion Awards Presentation DESCRIPTION:Please join us and our presenting sponsor Bangor Savings Bank\, as we present the winners of the 2021 Food Charter Champion Awards on Tuesday\, August 3rd\, at 7:30pm\, outdoors at the Lewiston Middle School ball field. \nThe presentation will take place during the Summer Fun & Film Series movie\, activity\, and vendor night. This will be a free\, outdoor movie and activity series organized by the Lewiston Police Department. There will be family-friendly activities and vendors that start at 6pm\, and the movie (2019 Lion King) will start when it gets dark\, around 8pm. The Food Charter Champion Awards Presentation will begin around 7:30pm before the movie. \nThe Good Food Council of LA is excited to highlight the work and dedication of  5 winners to improving our local food system. Learn about the 2021 winners! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n All are welcome to join us for a fun evening under the stars – bringing your friends\, family\, as well as own blanket\, chairs\, and refreshments is encouraged. There will also be food for purchase from at least one food truck. \n\n6:00pm – Family Friendly Activities\n7:30pm – Awards Presentation\n8:00pm – Movie (Lion King\, 2019) URL:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/event/2021-awards-presentation/ LOCATION:Lewiston Middle School\, 75 Central Ave\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,GFCLA Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Mail_GFCLA-Youth-Awards-simplified.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201027T130000 DTSTAMP:20260501T194427 CREATED:20200915T192023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20201023T173356Z UID:3466-1603800000-1603803600@goodfoodcouncil.org SUMMARY:Celebration & Public Launch! Local Foods Action Plan LA DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the Celebration & Public Launch of the Local Foods Local Places (LFLP) Community Action Plan for Lewiston-Auburn! The event will be held during the lunch hour (12-1) on Tuesday\, October 27th virtually via Zoom. \nRegister On Eventbrite Now \nThe hour will include a brief presentation on how the Action Plan is engaging a wide variety of stakeholders to support opportunities for local farmers and businesses\, improving access to good food\, and using local foods as a catalyst for economic growth in Lewiston-Auburn!  There will also be Q&A and discussion with LFLP Action Leads about the work they are doing\, and opportunities to get involved in the plan’s implementation. \nThe event will also be recorded and posted on the Good Food Council of Lewiston-Auburn website\, goodfood4la.org\, for later viewing. Translated video recordings in several languages will also be available in the weeks following the presentation. \nTo add to the celebration and help support local food businesses\, the first 25 people to register will receive a FREE $10 voucher to a participating* local restaurant for lunch! \nThis is a FREE\, public event\, though registration is required!  Register here \n(All registered attendees will be emailed access information to join this online presentation by either video webcam or phone\, and the first 25 registrants will also receive info about picking up their lunch voucher and related details.) \nThis event was originally rescheduled from Spring 2020. \nHope to see you there! \n  \n*participating restaurants TBA \n  URL:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/event/local-foods-action-plan/ LOCATION:Virtual Event CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/LFLP-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200409 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200410 DTSTAMP:20260501T194427 CREATED:20200221T235252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20200318T000818Z UID:2948-1586390400-1586476799@goodfoodcouncil.org SUMMARY:Postponed: Public Celebration & Launch! LFLP Action Plan DESCRIPTION:Event Postponement notice:  While we remain excited about Local Foods\, Local Places – we are practicing social distancing in an effort to keep our communities safe. We plan to reschedule as it makes sense to do so. When available\, we will post rescheduling information on this webpage\, our Facebook page\, and lametrochamber.com \n\n \nYou are invited to the celebration and launch of the Local Foods Local Places (LFLP) Community Action Plan for Lewiston-Auburn. \nThe first part of the event will include time to enjoy refreshments and the company of neighbors and friends\, as well as a brief presentation on how the Action Plan will support opportunities for local farmers and businesses\, improve access to good food\, and use local foods as a catalyst for economic growth in Lewiston-Auburn! \nWe invite those who want to support implementation of the Action Plan to stay for the second part of the event where we will discuss next steps and ways to stay involved. \nThis is a FREE\, public event. \nFood\, Childcare\, & Interpretation will be provided. \nFacebook Event. \nHaven’t seen the plan yet? View it here: https://goodfoodcouncil.org/resources/lflp-action-plan/Can’t make the event? Complete this form to let us know how you wish to stay informed/engaged: https://forms.gle/HuhwswYRnZ5CbHaF9 \nEvent Sponsors: – Lewiston Auburn Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce– City of Auburn\, Maine – City of Lewiston\, Maine URL:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/event/public-celebration-launch-lflp-action-plan/ LOCATION:Auburn Public Library\, 49 Spring St.\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,GFCLA Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/LFLP-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T170000 DTSTAMP:20260501T194428 CREATED:20191011T212620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191011T212644Z UID:2836-1571821200-1571850000@goodfoodcouncil.org SUMMARY:Local Foods Local Places! Morning & Afternoon Workshops DESCRIPTION:Please join the St. Mary’s Nutrition Center\, colleagues and neighbors for a COMMUNITY CONVERSATION and WORKSHOP on how local food can be a catalyst for economic growth in Lewiston-Auburn! \nWork alongside others to develop an ACTION PLAN that will support opportunities for local farmers and businesses\, improve access to good food\, and help propel the local food system forward. \n\n\n\n\nEvening Community Visioning session: Tuesday\, October 22nd 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMorning Workshop: Developing Strategies\, Wednesday October 23rd 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfternoon Workshop: Action Planning\, Wednesday\, October 23rd 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm\n\nAll parts of the event are free. Food\, translation\, and child care will be provided for all sessions. \nPlease join us to share your ideas and vision for L-A! \nTO REGISTER for the event please visit:\nhttps://tinyurl.com/LFLP-LA-Registration \nTO DOWNLOAD a copy of the flyer to share or post:  https://goodfood4la.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ba60582c2b03b192478e2efd3&id=27ee26b793&e=35e7387313 \nFor more information please contact Sherie Blumenthal\, St. Mary’s Nutrition Center\nsblumenthal@stmarysmaine.com 207 513 3848 \n  URL:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/event/local-foods-local-places-morning-afternoon-workshops/ LOCATION:Agora Grand\, 220 Bates St\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/LFLP-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T193000 DTSTAMP:20260501T194428 CREATED:20191011T211448Z LAST-MODIFIED:20191016T120027Z UID:2832-1571763600-1571772600@goodfoodcouncil.org SUMMARY:Local Foods Local Places! Evening Visioning Session DESCRIPTION:Please join the St. Mary’s Nutrition Center\, colleagues and neighbors for a COMMUNITY CONVERSATION and WORKSHOP on how local food can be a catalyst for economic growth in Lewiston-Auburn! \nWork alongside others to develop an ACTION PLAN that will support opportunities for local farmers and businesses\, improve access to good food\, and help propel the local food system forward. \n\n\n\n\nEvening Community Visioning session: Tuesday\, October 22nd 5:00 pm – 7:30 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMorning Workshop: Developing Strategies\, Wednesday October 23rd 9:00 am – 12:00 pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAfternoon Workshop: Action Planning\, Wednesday\, October 23rd 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm\n\n\nAll parts of the event are free. Food\, translation\, and child care will be provided for all sessions. \nPlease join us to share your ideas and vision for L-A! \nTO REGISTER for the event please visit\nhttps://tinyurl.com/LFLP-LA-Registration \nTO DOWNLOAD a copy of the flyer to share or post:  https://goodfood4la.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=ba60582c2b03b192478e2efd3&id=27ee26b793&e=35e7387313 \nFor more information please contact Sherie Blumenthal\, St. Mary’s Nutrition Center\nsblumenthal@stmarysmaine.com 207 513 3848 URL:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/event/lflp-2019/ LOCATION:Agora Grand\, 220 Bates St\, Lewiston\, ME\, 04240\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/LFLP-banner.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190613T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190613T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T194428 CREATED:20190531T203809Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T203955Z UID:2680-1560445200-1560452400@goodfoodcouncil.org SUMMARY:Food & Water Lewiston-Auburn DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in local food and/or natural resource-related topics in the greater Lewiston-Auburn area? You’re invited to a casual networking event to connect with others who share similar interests\, and/or are involved in related work locally. A general resource table will be available for all to share materials such as information about related work\, upcoming events\, etc. Available for purchase will be beverages (beer\, soda\, coffee drinks) from Side By Each Brewing Co. and poutine and desserts from Pinky D’s Poutine Factory. Around 5:30PM there will be a brief presentation by the Good Food Council of Lewiston-Auburn of 2019 LA Community Food Charter awards. All are welcome! \nThis event is hosted by the Good Food Council of Lewiston-Auburn and the Lake Auburn Watershed Protection Commission. URL:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/event/food-water-lewiston-auburn/ LOCATION:Side By Each Brewing Co.\, 1110 Minot Ave.\, Auburn\, ME\, 04210\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,GFCLA Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/Food-and-Water-LA-Invite.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190307T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190307T123000 DTSTAMP:20260501T194428 CREATED:20181221T024801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T234811Z UID:2331-1551945600-1551961800@goodfoodcouncil.org SUMMARY:LA Region Farmland Access & Food Economy Conference DESCRIPTION:Through this event\, we are working to connect farmland seekers with farmland owners\, and to build a supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem for the growth of the farm and food economy in the #LAMaine region. \nRegistration & FMI URL:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/event/la-region-farmland-access-growing-the-food-economy-conference/ LOCATION:Auburn Senior Community Center\, 48 Pettengill Park\, Auburn\, ME\, 04212-3145\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,GFCLA Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/LA-farmfood-event-banner-web.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181203T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181203T160000 DTSTAMP:20260501T194428 CREATED:20180914T181106Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180917T020222Z UID:2178-1543824000-1543852800@goodfoodcouncil.org SUMMARY:4th Annual Farmland Access & Transfer Conference DESCRIPTION:For farm seekers\, retiring farmers\, land owners & service providers. \nJoin for a day of practical workshops to better understand the options\, resources\, and steps to accessing or transferring your farm or farmland. \n\nAre you a farmer wondering what will happen when you’re ready to stop farming?\nAre you a farmer looking for land?\nAre you a landowner thinking about making your property available for farming?\nAre you a service provider who helps with issues related to farmland access?\n\n  \nLearn strategies for keeping your farmland in production including how to tackle succession planning\, plus how to find and secure farmland of your own\, negotiate a good lease agreement\, and more. URL:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/event/farmland-access-transfer-conference/ LOCATION:Augusta Civic Center\, 76 Community Dr\, Augusta\, ME\, 04330\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/MFT-conf.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181006T103000 DTSTAMP:20260501T194428 CREATED:20180920T214458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180921T012447Z UID:2190-1538816400-1538821800@goodfoodcouncil.org SUMMARY:Glean with Us! DESCRIPTION:Come lend a hand\, help a farmer\, connect with community members\, and have some fun!  All are welcome to join us and the Androscoggin Gleaners as we harvest vegetables to reduce food waste and increase access to good food at Whiting Farm in Auburn!   This is a great activity for families\, work teams\, youth groups\, and any interested individual. \nWhat is gleaning?  Gleaning is the act of collecting leftover crops from a farmers’ fields after they have been commercially harvested or on fields where it is not economically profitable to harvest. Gleaning helps to save fruits and vegetables from becoming food waste\, and can help increase access to good food when gleaned produce is donated to a food pantry – which is what we will be doing with all our gleaned food!  Gleaners will often help with other farm tasks as requested to maintain the reciprocal relationship of generosity. Whiting Farm has a new program this year called ‘5 Fields for Families’ in which 5 acres of crops are all grown to be donated to food insecure families. \nOn October 6th\, please bring: \n\nLayered clothing and footwear appropriate for the weather\, and that which you don’t mind getting dirt/muddy\nWork gloves if you have them\nFull water bottle\n\nRSVP is requested\, but not required.  We hope you can join us! \n \nThe Androscoggin Gleaners are a local group of volunteers started in 2018 that on a regular basis during the harvest season coordinate with local farmers\, food pantries\, and volunteers like YOU to set up gleans in the local region. Want to learn more? Connect with the Androscoggin Gleaners on Facebook\, by email: androgleaners@gmail.com\, or by phone: 207-370-1061. URL:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/event/glean-with-us/ LOCATION:Whiting Farm\, 876 Summer St\,\, Auburn\, ME\, 04212-3145\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,GFCLA Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/Glean-with-us-web.png GEO:44.121887;-70.255367 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Whiting Farm 876 Summer St Auburn ME 04212-3145 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=876 Summer St\,:geo:-70.255367,44.121887 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180216T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180216T200000 DTSTAMP:20260501T194428 CREATED:20171018T141111Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180129T180752Z UID:2032-1518800400-1518811200@goodfoodcouncil.org SUMMARY:Closing Event: "Creating a Path to Feeding L-A" DESCRIPTION:On Friday\, February 16\, from 5-8PM the public is invited to the Closing Event of the ‘Feeding Maine’ photo exhibit\, “Creating A Path to Feeding L-A”. The event will feature music by Greg & Jessie Boardman\, light refreshments\, opening remarks the Good Food Council\, and Director of USM Food Studies\, Michael Hillard\, followed by some small group discussions about topics raised by a handful of photos in the exhibit. Facebook Event \nSnow date is Tuesday\, February 20. \nThis photo exhibit by Brendan Bullock documents some of the many people working to address the persistent problem of hunger in our communities across the state.  The exhibit speaks to the issue of high food insecurity in Lewiston-Auburn and across the state and efforts that try to close the hunger gap with local food – emergency food programs such as ‘Mainers Feeding Mainers’ at Good Shepherd Food Bank\, Maine farmers\, gleaning programs\, and small food self-sufficiency programs such as cooking and food-preserving. There are also suggestions for how community members can take action – including signing the L-A Community Food Charter. There is also an interactive art wall where the public is invited to leave their own words\, art\, or photos that relate to thier experiences with/reactions to the pervasive issue of hunger and food insecurity\, and how you envision your role in creating change.  This marks the first time the exhibit will display in Lewiston-Auburn. \nThe exhibit will be on view at the Atrium Hall Gallery at the University of Southern Maine Lewiston Auburn College from January 16 to February 23\, 2018. The Gallery is open M-F\, 8:00AM- 4:30PM and Saturdays\, 9:00AM-3:00PM. Please check the Atrium Gallery website FMI: https://usm.maine.edu/atriumgallery URL:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/event/feeding-maine-closing-event/ LOCATION:Atrium Gallery at University of Southern Maine Lewiston-Auburn Campus\, 51 Westminster St\, Lewiston\, Maine\, 04240\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,GFCLA Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/0003__DSC5243.jpg GEO:44.0761759;-70.171515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Atrium Gallery at University of Southern Maine Lewiston-Auburn Campus 51 Westminster St Lewiston Maine 04240 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=51 Westminster St:geo:-70.171515,44.0761759 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180119T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180119T190000 DTSTAMP:20260501T194428 CREATED:20171018T140458Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171207T164758Z UID:2031-1516381200-1516388400@goodfoodcouncil.org SUMMARY:Opening Event: Feeding Maine Photography Exhibit DESCRIPTION:The public is invited to an Opening Event on Friday\, January 19\, from 5-7PM.  Stop in any time within the event window to view the exhibit\, add your entry to the interactive art exhibit\, sign the L-A Community Food Charter\, and enjoy some light refreshments.  | Facebook Event\n \nSnow date is Thursday\, January 25. \nFeeding Maine: Growing Access to Good Food is a photo exhibit by Brendan Bullock\, which seeks to document the many people working to address hunger in our communities across the state\, with the hope that these efforts will continue to grow into a resilient food system that serves all Mainers. This series was created in a collaboration between Maine Farmland Trust and Good Shepherd Food Bank. This marks the first time the exhibit will display in Lewiston-Auburn. \nThe exhibit will be on view at the Atrium Art Gallery at the University of Southern Maine Lewiston Auburn College from January 16 to February 23\, 2018. The Gallery is open M-F\, 8:00AM- 4:30PM and Saturdays\, 9:00AM-3:00PM\, but please check the Atrium Gallery website FMI: https://usm.maine.edu/atriumgallery \n\nAlso Presented In Partnership With:\nMaine Farmland Trust\, Good Shepherd Food Bank\, & University of Southern Maine Lewiston Auburn College\nWith the Support of:\nUSM Food Studies Program\, The LA Metro Chamber\, Greg & Jessie Boardman URL:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/event/feeding-maine-opening-event/ LOCATION:Atrium Gallery at University of Southern Maine Lewiston-Auburn Campus\, 51 Westminster St\, Lewiston\, Maine\, 04240\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,GFCLA Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/0003__DSC5243.jpg GEO:44.0761759;-70.171515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Atrium Gallery at University of Southern Maine Lewiston-Auburn Campus 51 Westminster St Lewiston Maine 04240 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=51 Westminster St:geo:-70.171515,44.0761759 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180116T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180223T163000 DTSTAMP:20260501T194428 CREATED:20171018T133022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180206T150715Z UID:1986-1516089600-1519403400@goodfoodcouncil.org SUMMARY:Photography Exhibit - Feeding Maine: Growing Access to Good Food DESCRIPTION:This photo exhibit by Brendan Bullock documents some of the many people working to address the persistent problem of hunger in our communities across the state. The hope is that these efforts will continue to grow into a resilient food system that serves all Mainers. There will be an interactive art wall where we invite you to leave your own words\, art\, or photos that relate to your experiences with/reactions to the pervasive issue of hunger and food insecurity\, and how you envision your role in creating change.  This marks the first time the exhibit will display in Lewiston-Auburn. \nThe exhibit will be on view at the Atrium Hall Gallery at the University of Southern Maine Lewiston Auburn College from Tuesday\, January 16 to Friday\, February 23\, 2018. Please check the Atrium Gallery website for hours: https://usm.maine.edu/atriumgallery \nThe public is also invited to participate in two events related to this exhibit: \nAn Opening Event will be held on Friday\, January 19\, from 5-7PM. (Snow date is Thursday\, January 25.)\nOpening Event FMI\nA Closing Event with music\, light refreshments\, remarks by local food-security leaders\, and discussions about issues and ideas raised by the photos will be held on Friday\, February 16\, from 5-8PM. (Snow date is Tuesday\, February 20.)\nClosing Event FMI   Facebook Event \nAll events are free and open to the public. URL:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/event/photography-exhibit-feeding-maine-growing-access-good-food/ LOCATION:Atrium Gallery at University of Southern Maine Lewiston-Auburn Campus\, 51 Westminster St\, Lewiston\, Maine\, 04240\, United States CATEGORIES:Community Event,GFCLA Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/0003__DSC5243.jpg GEO:44.0761759;-70.171515 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Atrium Gallery at University of Southern Maine Lewiston-Auburn Campus 51 Westminster St Lewiston Maine 04240 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=51 Westminster St:geo:-70.171515,44.0761759 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171022T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171022T120000 DTSTAMP:20260501T194428 CREATED:20171003T133029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171018T123645Z UID:1972-1508666400-1508673600@goodfoodcouncil.org SUMMARY:Opening of the Winter Farmers' Market DESCRIPTION:It’s that time of year again! The weather gets chilly\, holidays are upon us\, and it’s the opening of The Lewiston Winter Farmer’s Market\, where you can still get your farm fresh goodies during the wintertime!  Located at the YWCA on 130 East Ave\, in Lewiston Maine. The only changes\, other than our location\, is that our market is now ONLY 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM. Friendly Reminder: WIC and SNAP/EBT users are accepted! Also for SNAP/EBT we are still offering our dollar-for-dollar match with Maine Harvest Bucks!   Be sure to stop by and grab your weekly groceries\, or maybe start your holiday shopping at the Winter Farmers Market! Can’t wait to see you there! URL:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/event/opening-winter-farmers-market/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Community Event ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/winter-market.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20171016T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20171016T183000 DTSTAMP:20260501T194428 CREATED:20171003T131804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20171003T132009Z UID:1969-1508169600-1508178600@goodfoodcouncil.org SUMMARY:Maine Gleaning Network: Wasted Movie Screening & World Food Day Celebration DESCRIPTION: URL:https://goodfoodcouncil.org/event/maine-gleaning-network-wasted-movie-screening-world-food-day-celebration/ LOCATION:ME CATEGORIES:Community Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR