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Slow Food O'ahu News
Number 2012-13
Mailed October 2, 2012
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Welcome to Fall,
Every other year Slow Food International, Slow Food USA, and Slow Food chapters around the globe, turn their attention to Terra Madre in Torino. We, at Slow Food O'ahu, are no exception. After a wonderful fundraiser to support our delegates to Terra Madre, many of us on the Executive Committee are also on our way this month of October to Italy. As a result, our chapter-sponsored by our chapter will wait until November. Nonetheless, there are several important events happening in the community hosted by other organizations that we want to let you know about in this newsletter. We will see you soon with more events in November.
Your Executive Committee
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Ag-Curious
Windward Community College, Hale Akoakoa, Room 105
October 12, 2012 5:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Ever thought about being a farmer? Are you interested in taking the first step in determining if farming is for you? Come to "Ag-Curious" on October 12, 2012 from 5 - 8 p.m. at Windward Community College, Hale Akoakoa, Room 105. Hear a discussion on what is the outlook for the agricultural industry in Hawaii? Hear from expert farmers on the challenges and rewards of farming. Assess your own readiness to farm. Examine your expectations and readiness related to being a farmer, and assess your current knowledge, skills, and physical resources. Worksheets will be provided. Learn more about the University of Hawai'is new program "Farm Starter Hawai'I", a comprehensive and practical training program built around the real world needs of tomorrow's farmers. Register by October 11, 2012 at gofarm@hawaii.edu.
(This is not a Slow Food O'ahu event but may be of interest to our members)
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| Seeds of Truth (Na Kupu Mana'olana) at the Hawai'i International Film Festival
October 13, 2012, 3 p.m. and October 19, 2012 at 3:30 p.m.
Dole Regency Stadium Theater
The 86 minute film, NA KUPU MANA`OLANA, celebrates the courageous work of farmers and educators throughout the state who are growing new ideas for increasing local food production through traditional, sustainable and organic methods. This film has been nominated for the Halekulani Golden Archid Award, an award bestowed upon the narrative and documentary films that best express artistic and technical excellence and promote cross-cultural understanding.
According to the film, "for over 1,000 years the Hawaiian People produced enough food to support an estimated population of one million. Today, 85% of their food is imported. And if current trends continue, Hawaii's last agricultural lands will be gone by 2040." The film producer hopes that the film will inspire everyone to begin planting backyard gardens, engage in efforts to protect agricultural lands and to support local farmers by buying locally
grown food. Everyone can make a difference.
The film will premiere at this year's Hawai'i International Film Festival on October 13, 2012 at 3:00 p.m. at the Dole Regency Stadium Theater in Honolulu. It will then be shown again on October 19, 2012 at 3:30 p.m. Please join their Facebook page and keep up to date about the film's release and future screenings that are planned throughout Hawaii. https://www.facebook.com/seedsofhopemoviehawaii. For more information, you may also check their website at http://www.seedsofhopethemovie.org/
(This is not a Slow Food O'ahu event but may be of interest to our members)
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Honolulu Weekly's Food Sustainability Edition
On the streets on October 17, 2012
Honolulu Weekly will be publishing its first annual Eat Local Guide & Issue on October 17, 2012. This issue will include a guide for Buying Local foods for island shoppers. We will also look at the politics of farmers' markets, Oahu's food deserts vs. food hubs, and do a series of profiles of local producers. Look for it in news stands on October 17 - and then look for Slow Food O'ahu's educational ads on good, clean, and fair food. |
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What's the Buzz about Bees and Organic?
Olelo Community TV during October
Seeds of Truth announces a panel with Councilmember Tom Berg, Dr Hector Valenzuela, Ted Nakamura and Dr Melissa Yee "What's the Buzz about Bees and Organic?" as part of 'October as Organic Month.' Check out the following airings on Olelo Community television:
Saturday, Oct 13 7:30 pm Channel 54
Friday, Oct 26 10 am Channel 49
Monday, Oct 29 9 am Channel 49
Tuesday, October 30 12 pm Channel 49
(This is not a Slow Food O'ahu event but may be of interest to our members)
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Slow Food Leadership
Slow Food O'ahu Officers:
Laurie Carlson, President; Mae Isonaga, Treasurer; Rike Weiss, Secretary; Michelle Phillips, Events Coordinator; Francine Wai, Newsletter Editor; Nina Bermudez, Membership and E-mail correspondent.
Facebook manager: Brilana Silva
Quick Links
Slow Food O'ahu Convivium website
Slow Food Hawai'i Convivium website
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