2010 Local Food Week

Eufaula Farmers Market

A local Home, Community and Education group will provide a children's craft in addition to other vendors. Stay connected for more information to come on this event. Eufaula Public Library.

Blue Jackalope Family Farms 2nd Annual Block Party

The Blue Jackalope Family Farm is a community project that teaches willing hands how to grow food, and teaches the importance of growing and consuming local, pesticide-free produce. The garden is partnered with and located near The Blue Jackalope, a small coffee and grocery store, just West of downtown, Tulsa. Together, they will host their 2nd annual Block Party as a kick-off celebration of Local Food Week with a BBQ cook-off using only locally produced meats from Blakely, Natural farms, D.A.R.P. with local community garden produce, featuring four local bands,local wine, local food and art vendors in addition to the market. The event will have local music all day, community garden tours, a seed-saving workshop, community potluck and kids events.

Raw Food picnic

Picnic in Woodward Park! Please bring a raw dish made w/locally grown ingredients and include the recipe. We also need plates, utensils, napkins, cups and drinks...so for those who don't know what to bring or don't have time to prepare food, you can totally contribute!! Please indicate if you will be bringing any of these items when you RSVP. The Kombucha Cowgirl is planning to give a presentation on making kombucha! She should also have some kombucha and scobies to sell.

CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER! Newsome Community Farm presents the film – DIRT!

The movie is simply more than about dirt. The real change lies in our notion of what dirt is. The movie teaches us: "When humans arrived 2 million years ago, everything changed for dirt. And from that moment on, the fate of dirt and humans has been intimately linked." But more than the film and the lessons that it teaches, DIRT the Movie is a call to action. "The only remedy for disconnecting people from the natural world is connecting them to it again." What we've destroyed, we can heal. Read more on the blog at www.dirtthemovie.org.

Child Watch 2010 – Healthy Food-Healthy Children

Attendance for the charter bus tour is limited to 56 slots. Invitations will be mailed and confirmed by phone. Pre-registration is required. Additional spaces will be available for those who would like to attend the final debriefing and next steps session occurring at the Tahlequah Armory at approximately 12:20 pm. Pre-registration is necessary for this session also. This is a free event co-sponsored by Smart Start Cherokee County and Smart Start Muskogee.

Cooking Demonstration – Downtown Tulsa Farmers Market

Cooking demonstartion featuring Mediterranean Market Salad and Cobbler by Charlotte L. Richert, OSU Extension Educator. Downtown Farmers Market - giving downtown employees an experience they find so much fun they all come back week after week to purchase fresh tomatoes, onions and peppers as the season brings those to the market. DTFM is Oklahoma Grown, OK Dept of Ag sactioned farmers' market serving only that which is grown or made in Oklahoma.

Symphony of Food – Bartlesville Farmers Market

We will orchestrate (ouch) several events. Tim Tucker will grill vegetables on his open-air wok, both Tuesday evening and Saturday morning. Fran Stallings will sing from her latest CD, 'Stories and Songs for a Green Earth'. We will have music at both markets. 3 pm Delaware Day Care will read Blue Potatoes, Orange Tomatoes: How to Grow a Rainbow Garden by Rosalind Creasy and Ruth Heller. 4 -6 pm Corky Davis and The Country Swing Band will perform at the grand opening of Bartlesville's Tuesday Evening Farmers Market.

"Fresh" the movie – Bartlesville Farmers Market

The Bartlesville Farmers Market, Sustainable N.O.W., The Delaware Child Development Center and Nancy Gilliam of Fusion Massage and Wellness Center are combining efforts to show the film, 'Fresh'. This film event will introduce new thinking about what we're eating. The evening is open to the public, and will be a program for the regularly scheduled meeting of day care parents.

Grillin' with Hasty Bake at the Cherry St. Farmers Market at Brookside

Father's Day Grillin at the market with Adam Myers of Hasty Bake. Buy Fresh, Buy Local representatives will be on hand during Local Food Week for more information.

Mid-Week Grill Crazy at the Muskogee Farmers Market

Kick-off the grilling season with lots of fresh ideas for serving up your favorite veggies and fruits, hot off the grill. Nutrition Educators from OSU Extension and the Muskogee Youth Volunteer Corp will join market volunteers in hosting this first ever mid-week Grill Crazy, in celebration of Oklahoma's Local Food Week. Market hours are 8:00 am til 1pm. At the Market Square in front of Civic Center.

Cafe' Samana Wednesday and Friday Chalkboard local specials

Chalk board special, serving fresh and local food from the farmers market specials on their lunch and dinner menu Wednesday and Friday. 'We are dedicated to being a conscious cafe. What does that mean? Well, I'm happy you asked. We recycle and compost which reduces our waste by 80%. We use post-consumer recycled to-go containers, that are also compostable. Nearly all of our plates, bowls, glasses, vases, napkins, tablecloths, chairs and tables were bought second-hand to reduce our consumption of resources. All of our meats are farmed locally and we buy locally farmed produce when possible.'

Oliver's Vegetables book reading

Book reading of Oliver's Vegetables by Vivian French at the Delaware Daycare Center. Copies of this book are being purchased in cooperation with Delaware Success by 6 and Early Childhood Development. These books are to be given to the 10 day care centers involved in their new community garden at The Delaware Center.

Labyrinth Walk at Moonshadow Herb Farm

A labyrinth is like maize but with a single path leading to the center, so that walkers can make their way in and back out. Come enjoy a leisurely journey along either of the two unique labyrinths at Moonshadow Herb Farm in Muskogee. Choose from the larger Prairie Moon labyrinth, or the smaller shade-covered Well labyrinth. Drop-in anytime during the scheduled hours. Also see Friday and Saturday.

Pearl Farmers Market

Pearl Farmers Market will celebrate Local Food Week with an exhibit of farm animals provided by market vendors, free blood pressure checkups provided by Indian Health Care Resource Center of Tulsa and live music by Jeni Porter.

Global Gardens Local Food Art Show at Blue Moon Bakery

The Global Gardens students from Eugene Field and Rosa Parks are growing food and cooking up their favorite garden-inspired recipes. Feast your taste buds to the dishes, and your mind to the creations of featured artist Annie Ferris. Add your own creation in the form of a Hope Flag that will hang in the restaurant! A portion of the evenings sales will benefit Global Gardens. Two of the students' recipes, which have been featured in a national publication, White House Garden Cookbook selections will be served.

Central Buy Fresh Buy Local Annual Local Food Fair

The Sierra Club Cimarron Group and Buy Fresh Buy Local - Central Oklahoma will host their annual Local Food Fair in the barn of the Harn Homestead, 1721 N Lincoln Blvd., in Oklahoma City. Farmers and producers will offer their locally-grown produce, meats, cheeses and beverages for sampling and purchasing. Admission is $5.00 for those 18-64 and free for veterans all other age groups.

Swan Brothers Dairy

Monday-Friday – The Swan Brothers Dairy is a family owned business, and has been part of the Claremore, Oklahoma community, for more than three generations. You can always be assured, of the highest quality milk and dairy products. 100% natural cheese and milk products. No pesticides, no herbicides, no chemicals. Only the freshest milk, from the family farm, to your home!

The Swans have designed their milking barn with a full wall of windows that face to their driveway/parking area. Bring your children and watch the cows being milked! Sorry, tours are not available.

Cafe' Samana Wednesday and Friday Chalkboard local specials

Chalkboard special, serving fresh and local food from the farmers market specials on their lunch and dinner menu Wednesday and Friday. 'We are dedicated to being a conscious cafe. What does that mean? Well, I'm happy you asked. We recycle and compost which reduces our waste by 80%. We use post-consumer recycled to-go containers, that are also compostable. Nearly all of our plates, bowls, glasses, vases, napkins, tablecloths, chairs and tables were bought second-hand to reduce our consumption of resources. All of our meats are farmed locally and we buy locally farmed produce when possible.'

Experience the Miracle! Catch the Spirit! Turley Area Free Festival for Juneteeth Friday and Saturday

Fourth Annual Turley and Area Free Community Festival, this year for Juneteenth and for Local/Whole Foods Week, where we offer free live music from a diversity of groups, free food, programs on our past, present and future as a healthy community, art and tye-dye, board games and wii games and great book and clothing giveaway, children's activities, the arrival of the bookmobile into our community after a generation of being away, and community and volunteer opportunity information. Free swimming at O'Brien Park, 6230 N. Birmingham near 61st and N. Lewis, with two cans of food for the A Third Place Food Pantry. Children's Activities and clothing giveaway. Celebrate Whole Foods Week and Juneteenth. We are working with OU Social Work this summer and at the Festival weekend to do quality of life community health surveys of residents in our area in order to better focus our own future work.

Schedule of Events June 18, Friday with a free lunch noon-1, music and games 1-2, history presentation and Turley Tour 2-4, free supper with music: Turley and Area Jammers 4:30-6:30, Hands on History Project 7-8, music and games 8-9, Juneteenth Display.

SalsaFest

SalsaFest is a free outdoor festival where the main attraction is a salsa-making/tasting contest. Local restaurants and home cooks are invited to compete and see if their salsa really is award-winning. Salsa contestants will use at least one Oklahoma-grown ingredient for the public and celebrity judges. Elote' Cafe' and Catering will host SalsaFest where local restaurateurs and home cooks are invited to bring their salsa to the festival and find out if they really are award-winning. Contestants will use at least one Oklahoma- grown ingredient in their salsas, and they will be judged in three categories: spicy, traditional and alternative. The public will choose three winners, a panel of celebrity judges will choose a winner, and the salsa maker who uses the most local ingredients will also be named a winner.

SalsaFest is a fundraiser for Sustainable Tulsa, a 501(c)3 organization that promotes responsible economic growth, environmental stewardship, and quality of life for all. In additional to the salsa contest, SalsaFest will feature a chili pepper-eating contest, live Salsa music, Salsa dancing lessons, children's activities, local art booths and, this year's exciting new addition, a Chihuahua costume contest and race. View their press release.

Labyrinth Walk at Moonshadow Herb Farm

A labyrinth is like maize but with a single path leading to the center, so that walkers can make their way in and back out. Come enjoy a leisurely journey along either of the two unique labyrinths at Moonshadow Herb Farm in Muskogee. Choose from the larger Prairie Moon labyrinth, or the smaller shade-covered Well labyrinth. Drop-in anytime during the scheduled hours. Also on see Saturday.

Scavenger Hunt with Cook Time with Remmi Show at the Cherry St. Farmers Market

Child friendly scavenger hunt on Cook Time with Remmi. Remmi is a 10 year old child chef, who encourages healthy eating through cooking demonstrations. Remmi and the Cook Time Team would love to have you to participate in a scavenger hunt. The whole family can participate and even young children will enjoy looking for and finding Cook Time Tips and Treasures. When you get to the Farmers Market, visit the Cook Time with Remmi booth to pick up your instruction bag between 8:00-10:00. There will be members of the Cook Time Team to help you get started! For more information about Remmi, visit www.cooktimewithremmi.com. Buy Fresh, Buy Local representatives will be on hand during Local Food Week for more information.

Labyrinth Walk at Moonshadow Herb Farm

A labyrinth is like maize but with a single path leading to the center, so that walkers can make their way in and back out. Come enjoy a leisurely journey along either of the two unique labyrinths at Moonshadow Herb Farm in Muskogee. Choose from the larger Prairie Moon labyrinth, or the smaller shade-covered Well labyrinth. Drop-in anytime during the scheduled hours.

Cooking to Music – Bartlesville Farmers Market

The regularly scheduled Farmers Market at the downtown train station will feature cooking demonstrations by vendors set to music by well-known key board artist, Jerry Freeman. Gwen Harris a regular vendor will open his urban garden to the public at 12:00 noon following the market.

Saturday Seminars at the Tahlequah Farmers Market

The Tahlequah Farmers Market and Tahlequah Community Garden are partnering to host a series of educational seminars related to Sustainable Agriculture, Gardening and Homemaking. We'll host two classes - 9:00 am Sewing with Sally, Class 2: Students will be continuing work on a hand-bag made from new or re-purposed material. Students will assemble and baste pieces together in preparation for sewing at this class, instructor: Sally Lewis. 10:30 am Cooking with Tom: Strawberry and Peach Desserts, instructor: Tom Lewis.

Fossil Week at the Stilwell Farmers Market

Fossil Week-Farmers toil the soil and find amazing fossils on the land. This makes a wonderful show and tell event. Could these minerals be the secret to those tasty strawberries grown for the famous Stilwell Strawberry Festival?

High-Fence Farm Tour

High-Fence Farm would like to invite you to come out and tour our 'budding' farm. When visiting our farm you can view Sassafras, Witchhazel, American Chestnut, and Pawpaws. Our goal has been to maximize the use of a small piece of property (relatively speaking) while creating an inviting arboretum filled with a large and varied plant collection.

Our main crop for starters (barring large hail storms) will be pick your own blueberries. Later in the summer we hope to have a variety of apples in season. You can see for yourself what small amount of space is required for a large variety of food crops in your own yard.

Rhubarb, asparagus, garlic, strawberries, raspberries, grapes, herbs, and a small vegetable garden can supply many fresh foods to supplement your grocery needs while providing education, enjoyment, and oftentimes great humor in family life.

We are located five miles west on the Sand Springs/Keystone Expressway; exit 177th West Ave. (near Mock Brother's Saddle Shop), turn left/south, (past Daylight Donut) follow the Y on Wekiwa Road right/west a little over a mile (passing Mohawk Sand and Calvary Baptist Church). Continue west about a half mile to 193rd West Avenue, turn right/north continuing up under the expressway about 1/2 mile. We are on the left/west, second drive where the 'High Fence' appears.

Experience the Miracle! Catch the Spirit! Turley Area Free Festival for Juneteeth Friday and Saturday

Fourth Annual Turley and Area Free Community Festival, this year for Juneteenth and for Local/Whole Foods Week, where we offer free live music from a diversity of groups, free food, programs on our past, present and future as a healthy community, art and tye-dye, board games and wii games and great book and clothing giveaway, children's activities, the arrival of the bookmobile into our community after a generation of being away, and community and volunteer opportunity information. Free swimming at O'Brien Park, 6230 N. Birmingham near 61st and N. Lewis, with two cans of food for the A Third Place Food Pantry. Children's Activities and clothing giveaway. Celebrate Whole Foods Week and Juneteenth. We are working with OU Social Work this summer and at the Festival weekend to do quality of life community health surveys of residents in our area in order to better focus our own future work.

Schedule of Events June 19, Saturday - 10-noon Tye Dye Tshirt Making, 10-noon Turley Community Renewal Projects, Noon-2 free lunch and music by Johnny and the Oklahomans, 2-4 tye dye T-shirt making, 2-4 community presentations by State Rep. Seneca Scott and University of Oklahoma followed by Panel Presentation: Our Healthy Community Future: Plans and Visions, 4:30-6:30 free dinner and music, 7-10 Your Voice for 'Tulsa North Turley' Map of the Future: Four Directions Initiative, 8-10 Closing Celebration and music by DNR classic rock and blues.

City County Library Canning Class

A lecture/powerpoint presentation discussing pressure canning techniques and hot water bath techniques. There will also be a book for sale for $10 - The Complete Home Guide to Canning. Free recipes available as well.

Living Kitchen Father's Day Chowdown

Living Kitchen Farm and Dairy, organically grown fresh meals from farm to plate located in Depew, Oklahoma. Enjoy a tour of the farm and then treat yourself to an amazing fresh farm table brunch. This year we're trying something new, an opportunity for the whole family. Farm Chowdown Days will be buffet lunches with local foods from the Living Kitchen Farm and other nearby farms. We'll start at noon, have lunch, play music (bring your instruments if you play), tour the farm, and enjoy the beautiful setting together. Cost is $8-$20 for those 13 and older and $8 for those under 13. You'll bring your own plates, utensils, and wine. We'll provide the food and non-alcoholic beverages. Reservations are required, but advanced payment is not.

Downing Family Farms Tours

Bring father and the family to the farm. Family owned and operated multi-generation farm dedicated to the production of all natural meat, pasture raised pork, grass fed chickens and turkeys. Pastured poultry is raised in floorless portable pasture shelters that are moved daily which allows them to ingest fresh greens along with their regular ration of locally grown grains. Come see it for yourself.