Bronx Health REACH e-blast - Please share with others who may be interested! La Gran Pachanga - June 7th You're invited to be a part of La Gran Pachanga, a special event culminating the second season of Blank Plate. Over the past 13 weeks, the teens of Hunts Point have been crafting their vision of a healthy and equitable food culture, and we hope you'll be among the family and friends to share it. Guests will have a chance to learn Latin dance steps, snag Blank Plate swag, and win tasty prizes. And if you can't attend, donate! Your contribution is tax deductible. Get your tickets on Eventbrite<http://blankplate.eventbrite.com/> for advance-purchase discounts and to get a sneak peek at what's on the menu. The event will be held from 7-10pm at The Point Community Development Corporation, 940 Garrison Avenue in Hunt's Point. BLK ProjeK Veggie Bus Party - June 9th Join the BLK ProjeK, Wassaic Community Farm and artist Crystal Clarity with co-artist from El Puente as they transform a future mobile market into a work of art,that reflects community, liberation and love. Volunteer while enjoying free food and entertainment from DJ Gold Feather who spins while Hula Hooping. She will also run a brief hula - hooping clinic (with hoops available for sale). Event will be held from 12-4pm on Sunday, June 9th at The Point (940 Garrison Ave) in Hunt's Point. Rain date: TBA. RSVP at: http://theblkprojek.org/events/2013/5/29/were-having-a-bus-party Bronx Health REACH Coalition meeting - June 21st Bronx Heath REACH will have its quarterly Coalition meeting on Friday, June 21st from 9:30am-12:00pm at Walker Memorial Baptist Church (120 East 169th Street, Bronx, NY 10452). We will be discussing wellness policies and practices in NYC schools and hear recommendations being made to the Mayoral candidates. There will also be a media training provided by a nationally recognized public relations group. If you or your organization have plans to attract media to the work you are doing, this is an opportunity for you to become media savvy. Please contact Yvette Holland at (212) 633-0800, ext 1232 or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> to RSVP for this meeting. Health Bucks Application - Priority Deadline June 30th The farmers' market season is quickly approaching and it's time to apply for 2013 Health Bucks! As you may know, Health Bucks are $2 coupons redeemable for fresh fruits and vegetables at any farmers' market in NYC. The program is designed to get community residents to buy and eat more fruit and vegetables, encourage Food Stamp (EBT) use at farmers' markets, and to support neighborhood markets. This year, the NYC Health Department will host walking tours to farmers markets as well as nutrition and cooking workshops for adults and kids at select farmers' markets. Organizations that apply for Health Bucks are eligible to sign up for these free activities. Organizations that bring their clients to a farmers' market have the most Health Bucks used, so we recommend signing up for a Health Department led walking tour to your local market or host your own tour. New this year, we will host a training to teach interested organizations how to lead their own walking tours. This training will be held on July 19th. More details will follow soon. This year, there will also be food-based activities for kids at select farmers' markets. Please refer to the attached flyer for more information and locations. If you are interested in scheduling a market tour or attending a nutrition and cooking workshop, please contact: [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or 347-396-4264. There is an application you need to complete in order to receive Health Bucks. Please be thorough when you complete your application! The application and all relevant information are available at: www.nyc.gov/health/farmersmarkets<http://www.nyc.gov/health/farmersmarkets>. Please note: the priority deadline for applying is June 30th but applications will continue to be accepted on an ongoing basis as supplies last. *If your organization requires more Health Bucks coupons than the Health Department has, you can purchase additional Health Bucks from the Fund for Public Health in NY. For more information please visit http://fphny.org/. Teen Battle Chef Certificate Training - June Teen Battle Chef<http://www.familycookproductions.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=42> is a youth development program exploring culinary, nutrition, food systems and gardening education, while battling obesity and chronic disease. Family Cook Productions will be holding a certificate training for Teen Battle Chef educators in June. This is an opportunity for those who wish to develop youth leaders, improve school attendance, transform youths into empowered champions, and establish effective peer mentoring in healthy, smart choices. Attendees will not only gain culinary skills to make healthful, delicious meals, but also learn research-supported techniques to mentor ordinary teenagers to become youth enthusiastic about healthy eating and leadership. It is also an opportunity for your school, community-based organization or farm to become part of an exciting national movement<http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?e=001m23GwRn_8L5b0tdoFIJStIYzdiyCrATr_BgCcVnxSFKFlLpioNBkNvsv0lOE2EVmzqoB09tsBwN8gepICioVEIrqxxERHtjB2hjNKpObhhu0RaXCSz_9-l-CIEyKv95eMYM2sEc2EPWdadT27TmPoKa1AmdSazYpYf017wYyvWCjT5faPlwELQ6eVMbVowFdemg0EdWpP7ZHA45Rpjpkfg==>. Click here<http://campaign.r20.constantcontact.com/render?llr=ao57uqbab&v=001f92fxbmkmiCgFHzW6USR-o4jyl0qLKa0v4hqaYgoeUCCo0-5Xjvzchhc5ak4azB5vYYpcaqTwPHOcB4NBCj15vV515H9rI2W84BP333MhGiz0ZPFoNFnTA%3D%3D> for more information, or contact Chris Cook at 212-867-3929 or [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Educating America's Teachers (EAT) to Lead the Fight Against Obesity - July 2nd On July 2nd, FoodFight<http://foodfight.org/> is putting on a Health and Wellness Conference for Educators. EAT<http://foodfighteatconference2013.eventbrite.com/>: Educating America's Teachers to Lead the Fight Against Obesity. Over 200 educators will come together to learn from leading experts in the fields of health, nutrition, food politics, sustainability and school food reform. The idea behind this project is to promote the value of workplace wellness in schools, to give teachers the tools to take control of their own health and to position them as role models for their students and change agents in their schools. The event will take place on July 2nd from 9:30am-4:00pm at the Tishman Learning Center (111 E. 210th St) at Montefiore. The conference is totally FREE for teachers, but spots will fill up fast! Attached is a flyer for the event; registration is at: http://foodfighteatconference2013.eventbrite.com/. For more information, contact [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> Bronx Urban Farms Trolley Tours Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz Jr., The Bronx Tourism Council, Bronx Green-Up of The New York Botanical Garden, and NYC Parks/GreenThumb proudly presents a series of urban farm trolley tours in the Bronx. Tours will celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Bronx while promoting youth participation in community gardening as well as highlighting the benefits to healthy communities that urban farms and gardens provide. Tickets are $30; Proceeds go directly to support the Bronx community gardens you visit. Children 12 & under ride free, and wheelchair-accessible transportation is available. Tours depart from and return from Manhattan, but there is an option to meet at the first stop in the Bronx, at 10:30a.m. (please call for details). Registration is required. To reserve your place, please contact the Bronx Tourism Council at 718.590.3518 or by e-mail at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. Attached is a flyer with more information. HBO Documentary Series, The Weight of the Nation for Kids HBO has released a new documentary film, The Weight of the Nation for Kids. This three-part series of 30-minute films sheds light on solutions to the obesity problem at home and in school. The Weight of the Nation for Kids<http://theweightofthenation.hbo.com/films/kids-films/the-great-cafeteria-takeover/> is a fun, family-friendly companion to the 2012 four-part documentary, The Weight of the Nation(tm). The series was developed by HBO and the Institute of Medicine, in partnership with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the National Institutes of Health. The Weight of the Nation spotlighted the facts and myths of the obesity crisis and its effect on our nation and health care system. Now The Weight of the Nation <http://theweightofthenation.hbo.com/films/kids-films/the-great-cafeteria-takeover/> for Kids<http://theweightofthenation.hbo.com/films/kids-films/the-great-cafeteria-takeover/> focuses on what some kids are doing at home and in communities to make healthy changes to their diets, school menus, and every day activities. Community Supported Agriculture & Farm Share Programs - Last Chance to Join! Support local affordable grassroots Food Justice solutions, join a CSA/farm share program today! Corbin Hill Rd Farm<http://www.corbinhillfarm.com>, the South Bronx CSA<http://www.friendsofbrookpark.org/2013/03/south-bronx-csa/>, and the Bronx CSA<http://bronxcsa.wordpress.com/> are opportunities to get farm-fresh produce over the summer months from local farmers at affordable rates. All three programs accept EBT/SNAP. Please sign up now for the season so the farmers can be paid in advance. * The Corbin Hill Rd Summer Share deliveries will be for 23 weeks, from Tuesday, June 18, to Tuesday, November 19. Summer Share deliveries will be for 23 weeks, from Tuesday, June 18, to Tuesday, November 19. You can enroll at any point in the season, but sign up by this Tuesday, June 11, to receive all 23 weeks of the season. There are multiple distribution sites throughout the Bronx and Harlem. For more information, check out the Corbin Hill Summer 2013 Farm Share page<http://corbinhillfarm.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5281f7bff03fb53f1962609d&id=5e8e979971&e=c675b1547a>, FAQs<http://corbinhillfarm.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5281f7bff03fb53f1962609d&id=e018a5f3e3&e=c675b1547a> and Membership Terms<http://corbinhillfarm.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=b5281f7bff03fb53f1962609d&id=72c5312e76&e=c675b1547a>, or contact Corbin Hill at [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> or 718-578-3610. * The South Bronx CSA, now in its tenth year, offers organic vegetables which can be picked up at Brook Park (E. 141st St and Brook Ave) on Wednesdays from 2pm-6:30pm from June to October (20 weeks). Vegetables will include radishes, mustard, collard, cilantro, parsley, spinach, lettuce. If a business, organization or residence orders four or more shares, delivery via bike and trailer can be arranged as well. For more information and to register, visit http://www.friendsofbrookpark.org/projects/southbronxcsa/, call 646-648-4362 or email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> * The Bronx CSA, a program of the NYC Coalition Against Hunger, will run its produce distribution from June 11th to November 5th, at the Seventh Day Adventist Temple at 1275 Grand Concourse (at 169th St.). The day and time for pickup will be Tuesdays from 5:00 - 7:30 p.m. Registration and more information is available at: http://bronxcsa.wordpress.com/. If you have any questions or would like to be added to their contact list, please email [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>. 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