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Upcoming Classes, and presentations, you won’t want to miss! Be sure to RSVP for any events you are interested in attending. See below for contact information for each event. There is a lot of talent and preparation to make these events fun and informative and space is limited. Every Saturday, Sunday (And More) Seattle Can Can Classes have become very popular and many additional classes have been added throughout the week, including how to make your own hot sauce, Oils, Vinegars & Syrups. Go to Seattle Can Can! for additional information.  Learn the methods and secrets of home canning and get the approved USDA "Encyclopedia" of Home Canning, all in one stop. Vickie is on hand every Saturday & Sunday, and now other times throughout the week, to help beginners get started on the right foot as well as offering fresh ideas for experienced canners. Pre-registration is required. Save money, eat healthy, know the source of your food and get it just the way you like it. If you have a kitchen, you can preserve fruits and vegetables in large batches or small! You can even "put up a batch" while cooking dinner--very little extra time is required and no extra equipment. The weekly classes will be tailored to the attendee’s skill levels and whatever fruits and vegetables are in season and will feature a "Just Can It!" worksheet so the attendees can go home and put into practice the skills taught in the class. Classes are $20.00, (Fancy Pantry & Introductory to Pressure Canning Classes are $40 each), payable by the beginning of class. Scholarships are available. Handouts and some materials are included. Every class member receives a coupon for 10% off canning supplies at Goods for the Planet. We are well stocked with a wide variety of supplies. Coupon offer valid for all visits within 7 days of class to give you time to go home and make a list of needs. Sign up for class through Seattle Can Can! webpage or by email to Vic.Phelps@Gmail.com. Email Vickie if you have questions about the class. October 29th ~ 11am - 1pm & 1pm - 3pm and the last Saturday of each month There has been a growing interest in Sew-up-Seattle classes so a second class, from 1pm - 3pm has been added each month!  Sew Up Seattle Sewing Class October ~ Leg Warmers November ~ Finish up projects (UFO's) No December Class Sew up Seattle has lots of trims to embellish what you have or what you might make. There's also the option to start your sewing experience with a small pillow or bag, or get help on your own project. You can also buy fabric scraps for your projects from Goods for the Planet. Fabric comes from Sew-Up-Seattle and proceeds benefit their cause. Guys, gals, beginners and experienced all are welcome to come sew. If you are coming, or for further information, please Email Sew up Seattle at sewupseattle@yahoo.com or call 206-784-7117. Let them know if you would like to reserve one of their donated machines or if you will bring your own. Your own scissors that cut fabric are helpful. Otherwise Sew up Seattle has plenty of supplies and equipment if you don't have your own. If you already know how to sew come join the class for the fun of sewing with others and sharing your knowledge. This class is FREE and open to all, with limited space available so sign up early. By the way, anyone looking for a cabinet sewing machine, get in touch. There are three at Goods for the Planet. They each need a good tune-up but seem to be capable of providing years of sewing. They came from Grace Lutheran Church missionary sewing projects. The machines are free although any donation to Grace Lutheran Church, in appreciation of the machine, is greatly appreciated. November 14th ~ 11am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm (and the second Saturday of each month)  "Lacto-Fermentation: A Golden Key to Good Health" by Libby Tomicki L.M.P. & Master Food Preserver This class is for everyone ~ Food Science is fun - bring the kids - they love it! Experience how EASY & Cost Effective it is to preserve food by keeping it alive with pro-biotics while unlocking delicious flavor and nutrients. 11am-1pm ~ The Basics Class covers: The history, biologic science, and health benefits. Recipes include: Greek yogurt, yogurt cream Cheese, and fermented vegetables for every taste. 2pm-4pm ~ The Intermediate Class covers: Vinegars, condiments (mustard, ketchup, mayonaise) as well as truly natural soda, fruit jams and chutneys. Both classes cover the use of whey as digestive tonic and to enhance many foods like digestive tonic and to enhance many foods like bqked goods, soups, beans, salads and more. Re-building culture and our health through the time honored artisan craft of live-cultured foods. $50 for one class or $90 for both: can be taken on separate days, includes recipe packet and samples to take home and ferment. Class size limited to 6.For class registration email wingsforwisdom@gmail.com or call Libby at 206-948-2108. Upcoming ~ contact Elizabeth if interested ~ if you are pregneant, or plan to be, you won't want to miss this!  Orgasmic Birth The Best-Kept Secret A documentary that examines the intimate nature of birth and the powerful role it plays in women’s (and their partner's) lives when they are permitted to experience it fully. Enter the world of undisturbed birth as 11 couples share their intimate personal journeys, facing their fears and moving through pain into the ecstasy of birth. “Watch this film and get in on the world’s best-kept secret: labor and birth can be pleasurable - even ecstatic. Better yet, pleasurable birth enhances the health of both mother and baby and creates a positive foundation for a lifetime.” ~ Christine Northrup, MD FACOG Author, Women’s Bodies, Women’s Wisdom and Mother-Daughter Wisdom With Commentary by a dozen internationally renowned birth experts Subtitles available in Spanish, French, German, and Portuguese Attended by Elizabeth Tomicki, Maternity Massage Therapist, Birth Doula www.goldenfishbodyworks.com Healthy, light movie snacks provided RSVP ~ 206.948.2108 or wingsforwisdom@gmail.com. This is a FREE event. Second Thusday & Last Wednesday of each Month ~ 6:30pm  Seattle MoveOn Council. If interested in participating contact Seattle MoveOn Council. HOW TO GET HERE We are located at 525 Dexter Avenue North (corner of Dexter & Mercer) in South Lake Union, the 7th most walkable neighborhood in Seattle. You can also reach us by taking the #5, #358, or Northbound #16 city bus (get off on Aurora at the Mercer Street exit), or #26, #28, #39 or #42 (get off on the corner of Dexter & Mercer). We're also just 3 blocks west of the South Lake Union Streetcar - Westlake & Mercer stop. Go to MetroKC Trip Planner to plan your trip. Please use our Contact form to be added to our mailing list for upcoming special events, or give us a call at 206-652-2327. If you have an upcoming event, with an environmental focus, stop by and leave us a poster to let our customers know. We will post it in our store. We also have space available for you to use for environmental events, including a conference room and small kitchen. Call us, or stop by, to find out more. |