Here’s what's going on in the NYC food and nutrition arena over the next few months. Notice that the pace has picked up. Because the weather is so unpredictable, there’s usually a lull in food- and nutrition-related activities during the winter months. But more and more events are planned in the spring, which starts tomorrow. See for yourself. /as March 20th Force Fed: How Food Industry Lies Undermine Public Health with Michele Simon, author of Appetite for Profit. Begins at 5 pm, the talk runs from 5:30-7 pm. At the CUNY School of Public Health, 2180 Third Avenue (at 119th Street), in the Auditorium on the Second Floor. You'll need picture ID to get in the building. The closest subway line is the 6 train stop at 116th and Lexington Avenue. Go east one block on 116th and North 3 blocks on Third. The school is on the left corner of 119th and Third. South Bronx Community Action Network - March 20th Join City Harvest and other enthusiastic neighbors for the next meeting of the South Bronx Community Action Network, to discuss how we can work with local retailers and partners to bring more fresh fruits and vegetables to the neighborhood. (Here is the video the group watched and discussed at the introductory meeting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQW3NaWkdfU). This next meeting will be on Wednesday, March 20th, 2013 from 5:30pm-6:30pm, at SoBRO’s main office located at 555 Bergen Avenue (3rd Floor), Bronx, NY 10455. Feel free to bring a neighbor, friend, coworker or relative you feel loves both healthy food and the South Bronx! Also, please feel free to bring your children, should you lack childcare; they are always welcome! Please RSVP to Alane at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Nutrition Workshop – March 20th Learn how to read a nutrition label, shop healthy, eat healthy, and be healthy from a Nutrition Expert in a FREE workshop from the NYC Health Department's Shop Healthy Bronx program! Wednesday, March 20, 5:30 - 7:00 PM at West Farms Library, 2085 Honeywell Avenue, Bronx, NY 10460. RSVP is required! RSVP to [log in to unmask]<https://mail.institute2000.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=c6b8a49625cb4c2ab37a50f2795233fc&URL=mailto%3ashophealthy%40health.nyc.gov> or call 347-396-4245. Bronx Health REACH Nutrition & Fitness Workgroup Meeting – March 21st The next Nutrition and Fitness Workgroup meeting will be Thursday, March 21st from 10:00AM – 12:00PM at the Morrisania Diagnostic & Treatment Center (1225 Gerard Ave, Bronx NY 10452), room 214. This meeting will focus on school-based nutrition, fitness, and wellness initiatives. Agenda items include: a presentation from LanguageMate about MiniMities<http://www.minimiti.com>, partnership with the NYC District Public Health Offices on creation of a wellness toolkit for NYC schools, and updates on the A Plus NYC<http://www.aplusnyc.org> school reform campaign. Please contact Kelly Moltzen at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 212-633-0800 x 1328 if you have any questions. Bronx Health REACH Coalition Meeting – March 22nd Bronx Health REACH will have its next quarterly coalition meeting on Friday, March 22nd from 9:30am-12:00pm at Walker Memorial Baptist Church (120 E. 169th St, Bronx NY 10452). All are welcome to attend. To RSVP, please email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or call 212-633-0800 x 1232. March for Peace – March 23rd The Groundswell Group and Peace & Justice Committee of King of Glory Tabernacle invite you to join them as they March for Peace – Saturday, March 23rd from 11am-2pm. Meet in the Olive Branch Fellowship Hall @ King of Glory Tabernacle, 2019 Grand Ave. (Near the corner of West Burnside Ave.) See attached flyer for more information. Just Food Conference – March 29-30th The Just Food Annual Conference will be held Friday, March 29 and Saturday, March 30. This conference brings together local food lovers and food justice advocates, Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) members, community gardeners, urban and rural farmers, food professionals, students and entrepreneurs for hands-on workshops, discussions, skills-building sessions, and good food. The conference focuses on cooking and food preservation techniques, CSA trends, and the food justice movement in NYC and beyond, as well as ways to create and support good food projects in local communities. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.<https://mail.institute2000.org/owa/redir.aspx?C=c6b8a49625cb4c2ab37a50f2795233fc&URL=http%3a%2f%2fjustfood.org%2fevents> Playstreets Application – Due March 31st Want to organize a Playstreet for your neighborhood to give kids and residents a chance to play outside? Play Streets are car-free streets on quieter blocks that provide school children and communities with space to carry out active recess, physical education and structured or unstructured physical activity. If you would like to bring this opportunity to your community, please complete the Expression of Interest<http://transalt.org/files/campaigns/pedestrian/playstreets/PlayStreetsEOI.pdf> form as soon as possible. A representative from the NYC Department of Health will contact you afterwards to help you select an appropriate site. Even if you're not absolutely certain you want to host a Play Street this summer, you are welcome to fill this out to so the City knows people want more resources and support for this program. Next, you will need to complete the final Play Streets permit application<http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/downloads/pdf/cdp/playstreets-community-permit.pdf> by March 31st. You will need to obtain the signature of your local community board district manager and the precinct community affairs officer. It takes roughly 6-8 weeks for your Play Streets permit to be issued. To host a successful Play Street, you will need to plan activities and logistics, which may include recruiting volunteers or activity leaders. Transportation Alternatives’ Best Practices<http://transalt.org/files/newsroom/reports/2011/PlayStreets_BestPractices.pdf> guide contains valuable information to get you started. For questions or more information, contact [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or (646) 839-6483. A Place at the Table Screenings – April 3rd & 11th A groundbreaking new movie highlights the often untold story of hunger in America. Come learn more about hunger in America and New York City and concrete steps you can take to build a nation where everyone has access to affordable, nutritious food. Upcoming screenings include April 3rd in Queens and April 11th in Brooklyn. (Visit http://www.nyccah.org/events/aplaceatthetable for event details.) For tickets or more information, contact Rasna Sethi at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or 212-825-0028 x 202. Free tickets are available for limited income individuals. If you would like to host your own screening of the film, email your name, organization, phone, address, and website to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> and she can help you plan the screening. Bronx Health & Wellness Summit – April 6th The Bronx Borough President’s Office is organizing the Bronx Health and Wellness Summit to be held on Saturday, April 6th from 8:00am-5:00pm at Fordham University, Rose Hill Campus, 441 East Fordham Road. The keynote speaker will be Dr. Max Gomez, CBS-2 Medical Reporter. Admission is free, and breakfast and lunch provided. There will be Spanish language breakout sessions. To register please visit: http://bronxboropres.nyc.gov/. Please see attached flyer for more information. Uncovering Alcohol’s Hidden Harms: Alcohol Awareness Month Event - April 10th Did you know that alcohol is the 3rd leading cause of death in the US? Join the Partnership for a Healthier NYC and Bronx Health REACH for an exploration of this and other hidden harms of alcohol through art and cinema. Browse alcohol-related photography, posters, interactive exhibits, a story wall, and more! Join us for a screening of the youth-produced documentary “Under 21: Why We Drink,” Q&A with youth producers to follow. The event will be held on April 10th from 4:30PM-6:30PM at Macaulay Honors College, 35 West 67th Street between Columbus and Central Park West. Please RSVP by Tuesday 4/9/13 to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Healthy Minds in Healthy Bodies Physical Education Forum – April 15th The Women’s City Club’s Physical Education in City Public Schools Task Force is hosting the “Healthy Minds in Healthy Bodies: The Case for Implementing a Full Physical Education Curriculum in NYC’s Public Schools” Forum on Monday, April 15th. A panel of experts will discuss the link between physical education and academic achievement, the obstacles to change, and the opportunities for improvement. The forum will be held from 8:30am-11:30am at The Con Edison Auditorium, 4 Irving Place. Questions? Please contact: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Visit www.wccny.org<http://www.wccny.org> for more information about the Women's City Club of New York. 2013 Nurse Corps Scholarship Program – Deadline May 2nd Enrolled students seeking an Associate’s in Nursing, Bachelor’s of Science Nursing, or Nurse Practitioner degree and who wish to serve at least two years in a center that has a Critical Shortage of nurses are eligible to apply to the 2013 NURSE Corps<http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/NURSECORPS/> Scholarship Program. Critical Shortage Areas (CSAs) include Federally Qualified Health Centers. The deadline to apply is May 2, at 7:30 pm, ET. To learn more about program eligibility and requirements, visit: http://www.hrsa.gov/loanscholarships/scholarships/Nursing/guidance.pdf. South Bronx CSA Registration Now Open Want 20 weeks of affordable, fresh, organic vegetables from a local farm? Friends of Brook Park invites you to join the South Bronx CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program as it enters its tenth year of existence. The mission of the South Bronx CSA is to create affordable access to locally and organically grown vegetables for everyone in the South Bronx and beyond. The South Bronx CSA works with Sergio Nolasco and his organic farm located in Sussex County, New Jersey. Beginning in June through October, each Wednesday from 2pm-7pm, members pick up their farm share at Brook Park (Brook Avenue & East 141st St). The farm share usually includes 8 types of vegetables, enough for 2-3 people. Sliding scale prices are and payment installments are available, and SNAP/EBT is accepted. 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