News @ Nuestras Raíces

When:

August 20th, 2010

From 4:00pmto 7:00pm

Noche de Arte - Arts night at the Farm!

La Finca: 24 Jones Ferry Rd. Holyoke

Join the Holyoke communty in celebrating local poets, artists, musicians, actors, and dancers at the first ever Noche de Arte. We will have performances by talented members of our community throughout the evening at our beautiful 30 acre urban community farm.

Come, celebrate local artists, and enjoy a late summer evening at the farm. 

Please call 413-531-2767 with any questions

When:

August 16th, 2010

From 5:30pmto 7:00pm

Home Preserving - Pickles!

Mi Plaza Restaurant 325 Main St. Holyoke

Learn how to make fresh pickles and store them for the winter months. We will learn what supplies you need and the correct steps for processing and canning. 

Preserving food is a tradicional practice, and an empowring way to support local food systems and healthy eating for all. FREE!

Please call 413-531-2767 with any questions

When:

August 2nd, 2010

From 5:30pmto 7:00pm

Home Preserving - Tomatoes!

Mi Plaza Restaurant 325 Main St. Holyoke

Learn how to preserve or "can" your summer harvest of tomatoes for winter storage. Preserve this traditional knowledge, and enjoy your summer tomatoes during the winter, or give as gifts!

We will learn about necessary supplies, safe handlign and sealing, and atendees will go home with hand-outs and samples. FREE!

 call 413-531-2767 with any questions you may have.

When:

July 29th, 2010

From 11:00amto 3:00pm

"Double Days" Begins at the Holyoke Farmers Market! July 29th

Visit the Holyoke Farmers Market today and DOUBLE your EBT and WIC and Senior farmers market coupon benefits.

Through a partnership with the City of Holyoke and the Wholesome Wave Foundation we will be handing out wooden tokens that will double these benefits starting on the 29th. This campaign supports healthy eating for all Holyoke families and sales for our local farmers! Through this program we hope to make the Holyoke farmers market accessible and successful 

When:

July 15th, 2010

From 5:30pmto 7:00pm

Where:

325 Main St
Holyok, MA 01040
Directions: Google Maps

Home Preserving - Jam Making!

Mi Plaza Restaurant 325 Main St. Holyoke

Learn how to make a mixed berry jam from fresh berries and preserve it in jars to enjoy throughout the season.

This workshop is the first in a 3-part series on home preserving. Participate in the jam making process, learn what tools and steps to follow, and go home with fresh jam!

Bilingual, all ages welcome