Seasoned Spoon set to celebrate 15 years
The Seasoned Spoon Café, located in Champlain College at Trent University, celebrates its 15th year of growing sustainable, just and inclusive food systems with a full day of festivities on Friday. “When a group of Trent students began serving by-donation soup in 2002, no one could have thought this grassroots act of resistance would grow into a dynamic cooperative café and not-for-profit community organization,” says Caitlin Bragg, outreach and education co-ordinator, Seasoned Spoon Café. Fifteen years later, the Spoon, as it is commonly known, not only serves hundreds of affordable local meals every day, but also regularly offers educational programming and workshops and has cultivated relationships with a network of members, volunteers, eaters, growers and good food advocates. Celebrations take place from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. in the cafe and will include workshops, a collaborative art installation, spoon carving, tours, and by-donation soup. From 5 until 8:30 p.m. a commu-
nity feast, storytelling, and a panel discussion happens in the Great Hall. “It’s incredible to think we have already come this far on our journey as an organization and an inspiring moment in time to pause and look back at everything that has been built along the way,” said Aimee Blyth, general manager. “We are extremely grateful for the support we have received over the years, and look forward to celebrating with our extended Spoon family, Everyone is welcome to all activities which are offered on a by-donation basis. Registration is required for the dinner only. For more information about the Seasoned Spoon Café visit seasonedspoon.ca. Further event details and dinner registration can be found by searching for Seasoned Spoon on Facebook or eventbrite.com/
Naturalists
The Peterborough Field Naturalists are planning an outing with leaders Martin Parker and Matthew Tobey Sunday to various locations along the Otonabee River to discover returning waterfowl. A stop will be made to the Bald Eagle nesting site in the Lakefield area to see if the adults are occupying the nest this year. Meet at 1 p.m. in the parking lot of the Riverview Park and Zoo in order to carpool. Bring binoculars and telescope if you have one. Dress for the weather.
Kids Klub
Christ Lutheran Church, 463 Highland Rd. is offering a free March Break Kids Klub March 12 to 16, from 9:15 until 11:30 a.m. The theme is Love. The group will dramatize the healing parables of Jesus and storyteller Kim Muskrat, from the native culture, will tell stories regarding practices of love and respect. There will also be crafts and a snack is provided. No registration is required. Call 705-749-7371 for further information.
Calendar
LEARNING IN LEISURE: Tomorrow from 9:15 a.m. until noon at Northminster United Church with speakers Murray Watson (Finding Serenity Avenue); Barb Jinkerson (A Tour of the Holy Land). Season memberships $25 or pay $5 per session. Wheelchair accessible. For more information visit www.learninginleisure.com MINI-BUCKS BID EUCHRE: Activity Haven, 180 Barnardo Ave., Saturday. Doors open 11 a.m., euchre starts 12:30 p.m. $5. No beginners please. POWER SKATING FOR KIDS 8-13: Offered by City Rec. Dept with Karen Westby-Bulger, a certified Power Skating Instructor. Twice a week for five weeks at Northcrest Arena beginning Mar. 26/27. Register by March 12. Two years hockey experience and full equipment required. Visit recreationpeterborough.ca.