EVENTS
TAKE ACTION AGAINST HUNGER
Thursday, September 26 from 5 - 8 PM
Black River Farms
2472 Black River Road, Bethlehem PA
Join us at the Black River Winery to recognize Hunger Action Month for a night of live acoustic music, yoga in the vineyards (optional), cornhole, wine or spirits tasting with paired snacks, and trivia in the barn with a special guest MC!
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Tickets are $50 per person and all proceeds directly contribute to Second Harvest Food Bank programming.
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To learn about sponsorship opportunities, please contact Joanne at janderson@caclv.org.
SEED SAVING WORKSHOP
with Amirah Mitchell of Sistah Seeds
Saturday, September 28th from 11am-3pm
Lunch provided | Rain or shine
Registration cost: $20
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The Seed Farm
5854 Vera Cruz Road, Emmaus
Learn the basics of saving seeds on the farm in this half-day practicum with Amirah Mitchell of Sistah Seeds. We’ll start in the field by learning how to determine when a crop is ready to save seeds and will then help bring in the harvest. After lunch, participants will learn both wet and dry seed processing methods on the crops harvested that morning. Equipment highlights include millet wet seed separator, DIY zig zag aspirator, and additional processing methods. Participants will gain a sense of what seed saving can look like for a small-scale farm and will get hands-on experience with seed crops. Bring your questions!
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Amirah Mitchell is a farmer, seedkeeper and community educator who has worked in agriculture and food justice since 2007. She holds a B.S. in Horticulure from Temple University, studied agriculture in Brazil and Panama, and has farmed in Massachusetts, Georgia and Pennsylvania.
FARMER MOVEMENT WORKSHOP
with Cynthia Flores
Thursday, October 3rd from 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Cost: $20 (Limit 15 participants)
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The Seed Farm
5854 Vera Cruz Road, Emmaus
Farmers depend on their bodies to get the work done. When an injury can derail the entire growing season, it’s important to start with healthy strategies to protect our bodies, including backs, knees, wrists, hips, and shoulders. The Farmer Movement Workshop covers BETTER body mechanics and movement patterns in order to decrease injury potential, increase efficiency, and extend career longevity. 
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Topics covered include:
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Overall health related to personal well-being
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Movement practice of four high use movement patterns: hinge, squat, push, and pull
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Discussion of kneeling patterns, rotation, and core stability.
We’ll have a Q&A session, and each participant will leave with tips to improve their overall movement health and wellness.
FARM-TO-TABLE DINNER
Saturday, October 5 from 4:30 PM - 7 PM
Join us for our annual Farm Dinner at The Seed Farm! Enjoy a delightful evening in the greenhouse with a dinner catered by a local farm-to-table small business Butterhead Kitchen, featuring fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Savor specialty cocktails from Eight Oaks Distillery, hear inspiring talks from The Seed Farm incubator farmers and Second Harvest Food Bank, and relish the sunset with fellow agriculture advocates.
Tickets are $125 per person.
COMMUNITY ACTION'S 2024 ANNUAL MEETING
Wednesday, November 20 from 11 AM - 1 PM
Community Action Lehigh Valley cordially invites you to the 60th Anniversary Annual Meeting on Wednesday, November 20, at Wind Creek Bethlehem from 11:00am to 1:00pm.
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This year, we’ll be spotlighting our neighborhood revitalization programs, showcasing how they encourage youth engagement, drive economic success, and enhance community pride.
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At Community Action, our programs are deeply interconnected and integral to building a stronger, more cohesive community.
Together, we are stronger. Together, we make a difference.
We look forward to seeing you there!