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Pedal Powered Food Drive: A Success!

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A joyful group of adults and children participated in the ReduceX2 Slow Riders Food Drive Bike Ride from Fairfax to the Corte Madera Town Center on Saturday  to “feed” the Giant Turkey (a collection spot for the SF-Marin Food Bank).

The group made three stops to collect food donated by Fairfax Market, Good Earth Natural Foods and Woodlands Market.

The Corte Madera Town Center greeted us with delicious Blue Barn organic ice cream, coffee and snacks.  The event was filmed for the MotherLoad Movie  promoting the cargo bike movement. The event was a great success and a beautiful ride!

Thanks to all who participated, the grocery stores for donating food, and Corte Madera Town Center for the warm greeting!

Sign up for future Slow Riders bike rides here.  These are fun and relaxed bike rides to popular Marin County destinations. You will learn bike routes that avoid the busy streets and will discover the beautiful paths and backstreets of Marin!

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Film & Speaker Series: FOOD, INC.

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Food, Inc. is a 2008 American documentary film directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Robert Kenner. The film examines corporate farming in the United States, concluding that agribusiness produces food that is unhealthy, in a way that is environmentally harmful and abusive of both animals and employees.  The film is narrated by Michael Pollan and Eric Schlosser.

Film & Speaker Series: FOOD, INC.

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Food, Inc. is a 2008 American documentary film directed by Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Robert Kenner. The film examines corporate farming in the United States, concluding that agribusiness produces food that is unhealthy, in a way that is environmentally harmful and abusive of both animals and employees.  The film is narrated by Michael Pollan and Eric Schlosser.

Label GMO Symposium

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50 Countries, Including China, Label Their GMO’s – Why Not Us?

Despite polls that indicate Americans overwhelmingly want GMO foods labeled, the USDA continues to allow their production and sale without labeling or adequate testing. On November 6th, 2012, Californians will have the chance to vote YES, on CA Proposition 37 ‘Our Right to Know-Label GMO’s’.

Come find out what is happening with GMOs and why we should be concerned! An outstanding panel of experts on GMO technologies will discuss how recombinant DNA are affecting our health & environment, and what we can do politically.

Cost: Recommended $10-$20 Donation at the door.

Schedule:

6:30 pm- Meet & Greet- Interactive tables with speakers and local community groups

7:30 pm- Panel discussion followed by music from acclaimed singer Maria Muldaur

Guests include:

  • Claire Cummings, Environmental Lawyer and author of “Uncertain Peril”
  • Jeffrey Smith, author of “Seeds of Deception” & “Genetic Roulette”
  • Pamm Larry, Leader of the California GMO Labeling Initiative
  • Maria Muldaur, renowned singer/performer
  • Moderator, Robin Carpenter, KWMR Radio Talk-show Host

For more information, contact (415) 454-9898.