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The Merced Food Faire ~ An Afternoon with Local Family Resources

Posted in central valley, Events, health, local events, local foods, merced, Merced County Hunger Task Force, news, Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , on November 16, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Merced Food Faire ’09

The Merced Hunger Task Force team came together with Merced County Food Bank, a few local Farmers and a great line up of non-profit organizations, offering Merced County a chance to learn about their local community resources.  The attendance was good, the weather was perfect and vibe was warm!

The Hunger Task Force is a dedicated group of volunteers, community programs and non-profits that believe in helping improve the quality of life by offering better choices for those in need.  I would definitely say they accomplished their mission last week combining educational information and entertainment that put smiles on a lot of faces!

The team is already looking forward to making “Merced Food Faire” an annual that will be the fall event not to miss!

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Local Choices thanks State Theater for bringing “Food, Inc.” to Modesto

Posted in central valley, Events, farm policies, Food, health, healthy lifestyle, local events, Local Farming, local foods, local organic, local organic directory, Michael Pollan, natural farming, news, organic farmers, Organic Farming, organic food videos, polotics, sustainable farming, Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on August 1, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

This my locavores is a must see…..a good step in supporting local!

This is my second post about this documentary and after seeing it my emotional reaction confirmed the importance of  my blog…to share what I feel is important with my community….good whole food & how to find it, I am one small effort to support local and this film is the reason why.

Mark your calendars & take a friend to the beautiful restored  State Theater in Modesto. Food, Inc. is a powerful documentary that will affect the way you eat no doubt, or at least plant a seed in that direction.

The film runs August 14 – August 22…..if you see it, we want some feed back here!

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Local Choices at MJC’s Earth Day Celebration!

Posted in agriculture, california, central valley, earth day, earth day event, environmental organizations, Events, health, healthy lifestyle, local events, modesto, modesto junior college earth day, San Joaquin Valley, sustainable farming, tagged , , , , , , , on April 7, 2009 | 2 Comments »

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Are you interested in greening your commute with an electric scooter? How about Greening your office, your garden or your community?

Come celebrate Earth Day at Modesto Junior College on Thursday, April 9, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on the East Campus Quad and see where the “Green Revolution” can take you and your neighborhood. The purpose of MJC Earth Day is to heighten environmental awareness, celebrate Planet Earth and all that it provides, and educate the community about green and sustainable practices!

Stop by our booth and see photos of your local family farms!

This event is free and open to the public.
For more information on the MJC Earth Day or MJC Project Green contact Elizabeth McInnes at mcinnese@mjc.edu or 575-6299 or Peggy Kroll at krollp@mjc.edu or 575-7855.

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Free Spa Day at The Yoga Mat Turlock, April 3rd

Posted in central valley, environmental organizations, Events, health, local foods, San Joaquin Valley, stanislaus county, the yoga mat, turlock, yoga, tagged , , , , , , on March 30, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

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  • Out with the old and expose the new with renewing hand treatment
  • Activate your senses with home fragrance oil samplings
  • Relax and unwind with chair massage
  • Refresh & moisturize with facial mists
  • Get up-to-date make-up tips with a make-up artist
  • Awaken your taste buds with a local homemade salsa, bread dippings and dessert!

For more info contact:

Cynthia G. Flesher, CMT
Young Living Essential Oils and Nature’s Sunshine Distributor
(209) 402-4884

myspace.com/myspaparty
http://cindyflesher.tripod.com
 www.cvwep.com

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What do you think, can Obama and Vilsack rise to the occasion and get the job done on reforming our food and farm sector?

Posted in agriculture, california, central valley, Farm Bill, farm policies, health, Local Farming, Local farms, local foods, local organic, news, organic farmers, Organic Farming, passive solar, polotics, sustainable farming, Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , on March 7, 2009 | 2 Comments »

According to Organic Consumers Association and many grassroots supporters putting the pressure on Obama and Secretary of Ag Vilsack, there is good news for the future of our food.
Now lets hope they put their money where their mouth is….or should we say HEALTHY FOOD where their mouth is!
Read on…
Thanks to your hard work and ongoing pressure, the Obama Administration and Secretary of Agriculture Vilsack are apparently responding to OCA and our allies’ calls for major reform in the food and farm sector, including:
  • President Obama’s budget plan includes a $1 billion a year increase in funding for U.S. child nutrition programs including school lunches.
  • Secretary Vilsack has called for government support for farmers using alternative energy, such as wind and solar, as well as those converting to organic farming practices. Vilsack also has called for cuts in taxpayer subsidy payments to large farms. 
  • Vilsack has pledged the USDA’s support in ending racial discrimination in the farm sector, specifically condemning past discrimination in limiting credit opportunities for African-American farmers. 
  • The USDA’s National Organic Program has cracked down on companies spiking organic fertilizer with prohibited synthetic additives. 
  • President Obama has guaranteed at least $500 million for the Green Jobs Act in the stimulus package.

What’s next? Keep the pressure on! Congress, President Obama and Secretary Vilsack need to hear from you on key issues.

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Are You Eating From Your Local Farms During Winter?

Posted in central valley, Food, health, healthy lifestyle, Local farms, local foods, local organic, local organic directory, organic food videos, San Joaquin Valley, Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , , , , , on March 4, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

If so share with us!

If not & need some tips on how and why

watch this….


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Family Fitness Day at “The Yoga Mat” this Saturday!

Posted in central valley, Events, fitness, health, healthy lifestyle, news, organic farmers, Organic Farming, San Joaquin Valley, yoga, tagged , , , , , , on February 26, 2009 | Leave a Comment »


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Come join us this Saturday a the Yoga Mat in Turlock and explore fitness options for you and your family. Local Choices will provide information and photos on your local organic & natural farms here in the Central Valley, learn about the anti-oxidant mineral infused Kangen Water, get properly fitted for running or walking shoes by Runner’s Feet. Enjoy vendors from Jamba Juice, Subway & bring the kids there will be a FREE YOGA CLASS for them at 11:30!

The Yoga Mat

Saturday, February 28th ….. 11:30 – ?

The Yoga Mat
2853 Geer Rd, ste A
209-667-5399

For more details check out WeFit Lifestyle and see what this fun day will be all about!!

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Wishing You a Happy (Green) Valentines Day….Xoxo Your Local Choices

Posted in central valley, health, health blog, health blogers, health blogs, healthy lifestyle, local foods, local organic directory, news, San Joaquin Valley, tagged , , , on February 13, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

Here’s to keeping it simple!

Need a last minute gift?

How about these darling seeds for the Valentines in your life….

They can be found at your local nursery!

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2 Free Yoga Classes at The Yoga Mat in Turlock!

Posted in central valley, Events, health, health blogers, health blogs, news, stanislaus county, turlock, Uncategorized, tagged , , , , , , , on February 10, 2009 | Leave a Comment »

The Yoga MatMy new year commitment is getting back into shape…… like you haven’t heard that before!

I’ve decided to take the “WeFit Lifestyle Challenge “, being offered at my favorite yoga studio here in Turlock.  The Yoga Mat is owned by Victoria Donoso, who by the way gives a very rejuvenating  yoga class that will leave you feeling centered and connected with your inner self.

This challenge is a 108 day complete health awakening of walking, yoga classes, presentations and workshops with topics ranging from nutrition to financial planing. Registration fee is only $20 and includes 2 free yoga classes, best of all it comes with people who are interested in new friendships and healthy goals!

I believe it can be as easy as following the “100 Mile Diet”, remember that one …. eating foods that have been grown within a 100 mile radius?!

Namaste :)

If you are ready to join the group and improve your physical, mental and spiritual fitness check out “The Yoga Mat” news letter ….

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Merced County Chapter of the Weston A. Price Foundation

Posted in california, central valley, Food, health, health blogs, Local farms, local foods, local organic, local organic directory, merced, Merced County, organic farmers, Organic Farming, San Joaquin Valley, tagged , , , on January 19, 2009 | 1 Comment »

I’m looking forward to meeting all of you who are also striving to lead a healthy life….

Marie Meredith, Merced Chapter Leader!

Anyone interested in improving their health? If so, you might be interested in the Weston A. Price Foundation. The Weston A. Price Foundation is a nonprofit, tax exempt charity dedicated to restoring nutrient-dense foods to the human diet through education, research and activism. Visit their website to learn more about the organization: http://westonaprice.org

Are you concerned and/or interested in the following:
NUTRIENT-DENSE FOODS
PASTURE-FED LIVESTOCK
COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AGRICULTURE
NONTOXIC FARMING
TRADITIONAL FATS
LACTO-FERMENTATION
REAL MILK
TRUTH IN LABELING
PREPARED PARENTING
DANGERS OF SOY
NURTURING THERAPIES

You should consider joining the newly formed Merced County Chapter!
Our first meeting is on Saturday, January 24th at 10am.
We are meeting upstairs at Bishop’s on the Square (460 W. Main St.)
There is no need to rsvp, just show up and it’s free!

If would like more information you can email Marie at mariemeredith@hotmail.com or wapfmercedcounty@gmail.com. You can also reach her at 209-769-6894.

Attached is a flier if you’d like to spread the message. If you would like to join our yahoo group go to: http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/wapfmercedcounty/join

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