LEAF Night begins June 1st with

[Jim O'Bryan]

SPRING FEST 2011!

Come kick off the growing season with Lakewood Earth And Food Community's First Annual Spring Fest on Wednesday, June 1 from 5:30 to 8:00 pm in front of Lakewood Public Library. All are welcome to join in the celebration as LEAF begins our fifth year of providing broad access to fresh, local foods, knowledge and culture to the Lakewood community. Spring Fest will go above and beyond the typical LEAF Night activities, to incorporate more local vendors, a plant swap, hands on activities for the kids, and a sampling of local restaurants.

Details of the evening's activities are listed below:

Local Vendors - Stroll along Mars Ave and check out nearly a dozen local vendors. From produce to soap to local eggs and honey, there's something for everyone.

Plant and Seed Swap - Bring your divided perennials, extra seedlings, etc to the LEAF Plant Swap and add some variety to your garden at the same time! Bring a plant, take a plant- plus learn from your fellow gardeners at the same time!

Food - Get a taste of 56 West, watch as Gatherings Kitchen prepares seasonal fare, and cool off with lemonade from Root Cafe.

City Fresh Sign Up - It isn't too late to sign up for Lakewood's favorite CSA program. Come on June 1st, sign up and pay for the first City Fresh pick-up on June 8th!

Kids Activities - Hang out with LEAF to plant seeds, do a craft, or learn more about local food through reading in the Library's Children's section.

Music - Listen to the musical talents of featured local artists.

EBT - This year LEAF has applied for and received a grant that will allow us to take EBT payments, not only for City Fresh, but for all of our other (food) vendors and farmers as well. This means that our friends, family and neighbors who receive SNAP benefits can buy healthy local food at LEAF Night! Look for the EBT sign for more information.  


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