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Jun
4
Sun
Women’s health – how nutrition can improve hormone health @ Diamond Valley Library
Jun 4 @ 13:00 – 14:30

Nina Trinquet and J?enny Cameron will discuss the role of nutrition in balancing hormones. They will discuss women’s common health conditions, including PCOS, heavy painful periods, endometriosis and menopause.

Jun
7
Wed
Really Really Free Market @ Catalyst Social Centre
Jun 7 @ 10:00 – 17:00

This is a free, rescued and donated groceries market.

Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a food rescue collective based on the principles of mutual aid, which gathers and re-distributes as much food as possible to the wider community. It aims to shed light on both food waste and alternative models of distributing resources. RRFM is an open organisation that encourages anyone with capacity to join in and help with the collection and distribution on food.

Currently, food rescue runs are on Tuesdays – meet at the rear garden of Catalyst Social Centre at sunset.

Jun
8
Thu
Organic vegetable gardening for beginners @ Diamond Valley Library
Jun 8 @ 11:00 – 12:00

Learn how to grow vegetables all year round, without harmful chemicals, in whatever space you have. Learn how to select a location for a veggie garden, prepare and improve the soil, work out what to plant when, grow produce from seedlings and seeds, care for your growing plants and protect them from pests, as well as how to grow vegetables in pots and containers.

Jun
10
Sat
Type 2 diabetes: prevention and reversal @ Bargoonga Nganjin, North Fitzroy Library
Jun 10 @ 11:00 – 12:00

Nina Trinquet will discuss whether or not reversing diabetes is possible.

Cultivating Community workshop @ Kathleen Syme Library
Jun 10 @ 12:00 – 14:00

Learn about all matters related to growing food, food waste, composting and the circular economy.

Just turn up.

Jun
11
Sun
Shopping guide according to Aegean longevity cuisine @ Woolworths
Jun 11 @ 10:00 – 13:00

Learn how to shop for healthy and proper ingredients. Explore the importance of understanding hidden preservatives in food, the impact of excessive sugar and salt consumption, and how to identify additives on food labels. Start by walking through some shops and then convening for a more in-depth discussion. Finally, learn some techniques specific to Aegean longevity cuisine.

Jun
14
Wed
Really Really Free Market @ Catalyst Social Centre
Jun 14 @ 10:00 – 17:00

This is a free, rescued and donated groceries market.

Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a food rescue collective based on the principles of mutual aid, which gathers and re-distributes as much food as possible to the wider community. It aims to shed light on both food waste and alternative models of distributing resources. RRFM is an open organisation that encourages anyone with capacity to join in and help with the collection and distribution on food.

Currently, food rescue runs are on Tuesdays – meet at the rear garden of Catalyst Social Centre at sunset.

Get your dad in the kitchen! @ Boroondara Youth Hub
Jun 14 @ 16:00 – 18:00

This event is for dads (or father figures/guardian) and their children (at least 10 years old) to learn how they can cook easy and yummy meals together at home.

Facilitator: Joel Feren.

Jun
15
Thu
Creative ways to reduce food waste @ Japara Living and Learning Centre
Jun 15 @ 10:00 – 12:00

Learn how to make the most of the food you already have in your fridge and pantry, making the most of your leftovers and food scraps by turning them into meals. The session will cover: menu planning tips to avoid wasting food; how to maximise leftovers; know the difference between ‘use-by’ and ‘best before’ dates; using commonly left over ingredients to make quick meals; how to make vegetable stocks with food scraps; and how to make vinegar with waste or second quality fruit.

Facilitator: Kirsty Bishop-Fox, from Sustainable Pathways.

Jun
17
Sat
Cooking up compost @ Chirnside Park Community Hub
Jun 17 @ 10:00 – 11:00

You will learn what materials, processes and tools you need to get started plus what can and can’t go in a backyard compost.

Facilitator: Kirsteen Macleod, from the Compost Depot.

Home composting for beginners @ Edendale
Jun 17 @ 14:00 – 15:30

What you will learn: how to compost at home; simple to follow composting steps; and common problems and solutions.

Jun
21
Wed
Really Really Free Market @ Catalyst Social Centre
Jun 21 @ 10:00 – 17:00

This is a free, rescued and donated groceries market.

Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a food rescue collective based on the principles of mutual aid, which gathers and re-distributes as much food as possible to the wider community. It aims to shed light on both food waste and alternative models of distributing resources. RRFM is an open organisation that encourages anyone with capacity to join in and help with the collection and distribution on food.

Currently, food rescue runs are on Tuesdays – meet at the rear garden of Catalyst Social Centre at sunset.

Jun
22
Thu
Cooking up compost @ Japara Living and Learning Centre
Jun 22 @ 18:00 – 19:00

You will learn what materials, processes and tools you need to get started plus what can and can’t go in a backyard compost.

Facilitator: Kirsteen Macleod, from the Compost Depot.

Jun
25
Sun
Food photography @ Eltham Living and Learning Centre
Jun 25 @ 09:30 – 12:30

This class is for food bloggers, bakers or restaurant/cafe owners. It will focus on taking great images of food using your own, or easily obtainable, equipment. It will cover such aspects as the right lens, composition, exposure, lighting and software.

Japanese cooking class – vegetarian/vegan @ Regent Community Garden
Jun 25 @ 14:00 – 16:00

Learn how to make some simple vegetarian and vegan Japanese food.

Click here to read about the garden.

Jun
28
Wed
Really Really Free Market @ Catalyst Social Centre
Jun 28 @ 10:00 – 17:00

This is a free, rescued and donated groceries market.

Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a food rescue collective based on the principles of mutual aid, which gathers and re-distributes as much food as possible to the wider community. It aims to shed light on both food waste and alternative models of distributing resources. RRFM is an open organisation that encourages anyone with capacity to join in and help with the collection and distribution on food.

Currently, food rescue runs are on Tuesdays – meet at the rear garden of Catalyst Social Centre at sunset.

Jun
29
Thu
Sustainable cooking workshop for kids @ Chirnside Park Community Hub
Jun 29 @ 10:00 – 12:00

Children are to be accompanied by an adult. Your kids will learn how to make a quick and easy ‘cheat’ pizza, with a scone style base. You will also be shown some tips on how to use up bits and bobs in your fridge to avoid wasting food waste and save money at the same time.

Note that you will need to bring: a mixing bowl; a baking tray; a wooden spoon (or regular spoon or butter knife); a board or mat for rolling (cutting board is fine); a rolling pin (if you have one); a spatula (if you have one); a container (should there be leftovers to take home); and an apron (recommended).

Facilitator: Kirsty Bishop-Fox, from Sustainable Pathways. Organised by Zero Waste Victoria.

Jul
5
Wed
Really Really Free Market @ Catalyst Social Centre
Jul 5 @ 10:00 – 17:00

This is a free, rescued and donated groceries market.

Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a food rescue collective based on the principles of mutual aid, which gathers and re-distributes as much food as possible to the wider community. It aims to shed light on both food waste and alternative models of distributing resources. RRFM is an open organisation that encourages anyone with capacity to join in and help with the collection and distribution on food.

Currently, food rescue runs are on Tuesdays – meet at the rear garden of Catalyst Social Centre at sunset.

Jul
7
Fri
Make your own reusable produce bags @ Yarrunga Community Centre
Jul 7 @ 10:00 – 12:45

Make your own reusable produce bag. No prior sewing skills are required.

Organised by Zero Waste Victoria.

Jul
12
Wed
Really Really Free Market @ Catalyst Social Centre
Jul 12 @ 10:00 – 17:00

This is a free, rescued and donated groceries market.

Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a food rescue collective based on the principles of mutual aid, which gathers and re-distributes as much food as possible to the wider community. It aims to shed light on both food waste and alternative models of distributing resources. RRFM is an open organisation that encourages anyone with capacity to join in and help with the collection and distribution on food.

Currently, food rescue runs are on Tuesdays – meet at the rear garden of Catalyst Social Centre at sunset.

Jul
15
Sat
Small changes, big impact (kitchen edition) workshop @ Realm Library
Jul 15 @ 11:30 – 13:00

Join Anna The Urban Nanna as she shares some waste management tips in the kitchen.

Jul
19
Wed
Really Really Free Market @ Catalyst Social Centre
Jul 19 @ 10:00 – 17:00

This is a free, rescued and donated groceries market.

Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a food rescue collective based on the principles of mutual aid, which gathers and re-distributes as much food as possible to the wider community. It aims to shed light on both food waste and alternative models of distributing resources. RRFM is an open organisation that encourages anyone with capacity to join in and help with the collection and distribution on food.

Currently, food rescue runs are on Tuesdays – meet at the rear garden of Catalyst Social Centre at sunset.

Jul
26
Wed
Really Really Free Market @ Catalyst Social Centre
Jul 26 @ 10:00 – 17:00

This is a free, rescued and donated groceries market.

Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a food rescue collective based on the principles of mutual aid, which gathers and re-distributes as much food as possible to the wider community. It aims to shed light on both food waste and alternative models of distributing resources. RRFM is an open organisation that encourages anyone with capacity to join in and help with the collection and distribution on food.

Currently, food rescue runs are on Tuesdays – meet at the rear garden of Catalyst Social Centre at sunset.

Aug
2
Wed
Really Really Free Market @ Catalyst Social Centre
Aug 2 @ 10:00 – 17:00

This is a free, rescued and donated groceries market.

Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a food rescue collective based on the principles of mutual aid, which gathers and re-distributes as much food as possible to the wider community. It aims to shed light on both food waste and alternative models of distributing resources. RRFM is an open organisation that encourages anyone with capacity to join in and help with the collection and distribution on food.

Currently, food rescue runs are on Tuesdays – meet at the rear garden of Catalyst Social Centre at sunset.

Aug
9
Wed
Really Really Free Market @ Catalyst Social Centre
Aug 9 @ 10:00 – 17:00

This is a free, rescued and donated groceries market.

Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a food rescue collective based on the principles of mutual aid, which gathers and re-distributes as much food as possible to the wider community. It aims to shed light on both food waste and alternative models of distributing resources. RRFM is an open organisation that encourages anyone with capacity to join in and help with the collection and distribution on food.

Currently, food rescue runs are on Tuesdays – meet at the rear garden of Catalyst Social Centre at sunset.

Grocery bill savings workshop with Open Table @ Kathleen Syme Library
Aug 9 @ 16:00 – 17:00

Learn ways to better manage your grocery bills and budget more effectively. Facilitated by Open Table.

Aug
16
Wed
Really Really Free Market @ Catalyst Social Centre
Aug 16 @ 10:00 – 17:00

This is a free, rescued and donated groceries market.

Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a food rescue collective based on the principles of mutual aid, which gathers and re-distributes as much food as possible to the wider community. It aims to shed light on both food waste and alternative models of distributing resources. RRFM is an open organisation that encourages anyone with capacity to join in and help with the collection and distribution on food.

Currently, food rescue runs are on Tuesdays – meet at the rear garden of Catalyst Social Centre at sunset.

Aug
23
Wed
Really Really Free Market @ Catalyst Social Centre
Aug 23 @ 10:00 – 17:00

This is a free, rescued and donated groceries market.

Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a food rescue collective based on the principles of mutual aid, which gathers and re-distributes as much food as possible to the wider community. It aims to shed light on both food waste and alternative models of distributing resources. RRFM is an open organisation that encourages anyone with capacity to join in and help with the collection and distribution on food.

Currently, food rescue runs are on Tuesdays – meet at the rear garden of Catalyst Social Centre at sunset.

Aug
30
Wed
Really Really Free Market @ Catalyst Social Centre
Aug 30 @ 10:00 – 17:00

This is a free, rescued and donated groceries market.

Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a food rescue collective based on the principles of mutual aid, which gathers and re-distributes as much food as possible to the wider community. It aims to shed light on both food waste and alternative models of distributing resources. RRFM is an open organisation that encourages anyone with capacity to join in and help with the collection and distribution on food.

Currently, food rescue runs are on Tuesdays – meet at the rear garden of Catalyst Social Centre at sunset.

Sep
6
Wed
Really Really Free Market @ Catalyst Social Centre
Sep 6 @ 10:00 – 17:00

This is a free, rescued and donated groceries market.

Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a food rescue collective based on the principles of mutual aid, which gathers and re-distributes as much food as possible to the wider community. It aims to shed light on both food waste and alternative models of distributing resources. RRFM is an open organisation that encourages anyone with capacity to join in and help with the collection and distribution on food.

Currently, food rescue runs are on Tuesdays – meet at the rear garden of Catalyst Social Centre at sunset.

Sep
13
Wed
Really Really Free Market @ Catalyst Social Centre
Sep 13 @ 10:00 – 17:00

This is a free, rescued and donated groceries market.

Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a food rescue collective based on the principles of mutual aid, which gathers and re-distributes as much food as possible to the wider community. It aims to shed light on both food waste and alternative models of distributing resources. RRFM is an open organisation that encourages anyone with capacity to join in and help with the collection and distribution on food.

Currently, food rescue runs are on Tuesdays – meet at the rear garden of Catalyst Social Centre at sunset.

Sep
19
Tue
Beeswax wrap workshop @ Nunawading Community Hub
Sep 19 @ 14:30 – 16:30

Learn how to make and maintain beeswax wraps for keeping food fresh and hygienic without the use of single-use plastics such as cling-wrap.

W?hitehorse and Manningham residents only.

Sep
20
Wed
Really Really Free Market @ Catalyst Social Centre
Sep 20 @ 10:00 – 17:00

This is a free, rescued and donated groceries market.

Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a food rescue collective based on the principles of mutual aid, which gathers and re-distributes as much food as possible to the wider community. It aims to shed light on both food waste and alternative models of distributing resources. RRFM is an open organisation that encourages anyone with capacity to join in and help with the collection and distribution on food.

Currently, food rescue runs are on Tuesdays – meet at the rear garden of Catalyst Social Centre at sunset.

Beeswax wrap workshop @ Manningham Civic Centre
Sep 20 @ 14:30 – 16:30

Learn how to make and maintain beeswax wraps for keeping food fresh and hygienic without the use of single-use plastics such as cling-wrap.

Whitehorse and Manningham residents only.

Sep
27
Wed
Really Really Free Market @ Catalyst Social Centre
Sep 27 @ 10:00 – 17:00

This is a free, rescued and donated groceries market.

Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a food rescue collective based on the principles of mutual aid, which gathers and re-distributes as much food as possible to the wider community. It aims to shed light on both food waste and alternative models of distributing resources. RRFM is an open organisation that encourages anyone with capacity to join in and help with the collection and distribution on food.

Currently, food rescue runs are on Tuesdays – meet at the rear garden of Catalyst Social Centre at sunset.

Oct
4
Wed
Really Really Free Market @ Catalyst Social Centre
Oct 4 @ 10:00 – 17:00

This is a free, rescued and donated groceries market.

Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a food rescue collective based on the principles of mutual aid, which gathers and re-distributes as much food as possible to the wider community. It aims to shed light on both food waste and alternative models of distributing resources. RRFM is an open organisation that encourages anyone with capacity to join in and help with the collection and distribution on food.

Currently, food rescue runs are on Tuesdays – meet at the rear garden of Catalyst Social Centre at sunset.

Oct
11
Wed
Really Really Free Market @ Catalyst Social Centre
Oct 11 @ 10:00 – 17:00

This is a free, rescued and donated groceries market.

Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a food rescue collective based on the principles of mutual aid, which gathers and re-distributes as much food as possible to the wider community. It aims to shed light on both food waste and alternative models of distributing resources. RRFM is an open organisation that encourages anyone with capacity to join in and help with the collection and distribution on food.

Currently, food rescue runs are on Tuesdays – meet at the rear garden of Catalyst Social Centre at sunset.

Oct
18
Wed
Really Really Free Market @ Catalyst Social Centre
Oct 18 @ 10:00 – 17:00

This is a free, rescued and donated groceries market.

Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a food rescue collective based on the principles of mutual aid, which gathers and re-distributes as much food as possible to the wider community. It aims to shed light on both food waste and alternative models of distributing resources. RRFM is an open organisation that encourages anyone with capacity to join in and help with the collection and distribution on food.

Currently, food rescue runs are on Tuesdays – meet at the rear garden of Catalyst Social Centre at sunset.

Oct
25
Wed
Really Really Free Market @ Catalyst Social Centre
Oct 25 @ 10:00 – 17:00

This is a free, rescued and donated groceries market.

Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a food rescue collective based on the principles of mutual aid, which gathers and re-distributes as much food as possible to the wider community. It aims to shed light on both food waste and alternative models of distributing resources. RRFM is an open organisation that encourages anyone with capacity to join in and help with the collection and distribution on food.

Currently, food rescue runs are on Tuesdays – meet at the rear garden of Catalyst Social Centre at sunset.

Nov
1
Wed
Really Really Free Market @ Catalyst Social Centre
Nov 1 @ 10:00 – 17:00

This is a free, rescued and donated groceries market.

Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a food rescue collective based on the principles of mutual aid, which gathers and re-distributes as much food as possible to the wider community. It aims to shed light on both food waste and alternative models of distributing resources. RRFM is an open organisation that encourages anyone with capacity to join in and help with the collection and distribution on food.

Currently, food rescue runs are on Tuesdays – meet at the rear garden of Catalyst Social Centre at sunset.

Nov
8
Wed
Really Really Free Market @ Catalyst Social Centre
Nov 8 @ 10:00 – 17:00

This is a free, rescued and donated groceries market.

Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a food rescue collective based on the principles of mutual aid, which gathers and re-distributes as much food as possible to the wider community. It aims to shed light on both food waste and alternative models of distributing resources. RRFM is an open organisation that encourages anyone with capacity to join in and help with the collection and distribution on food.

Currently, food rescue runs are on Tuesdays – meet at the rear garden of Catalyst Social Centre at sunset.

Nov
15
Wed
Really Really Free Market @ Catalyst Social Centre
Nov 15 @ 10:00 – 17:00

This is a free, rescued and donated groceries market.

Really Really Free Market (RRFM) is a food rescue collective based on the principles of mutual aid, which gathers and re-distributes as much food as possible to the wider community. It aims to shed light on both food waste and alternative models of distributing resources. RRFM is an open organisation that encourages anyone with capacity to join in and help with the collection and distribution on food.

Currently, food rescue runs are on Tuesdays – meet at the rear garden of Catalyst Social Centre at sunset.

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