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Vegetarian Cooking Class Offered this September

Are you interesting in learning more about a vegetarian diet? This three part class begins Sunday, September 12th and continues on Sept 19th and 26th, 5-6:30 pm, at the Redding Adventist Church, 2828 Eureka Way. Seating is limited, so register today by calling 530-776-5511.
The purpose of the class is to teach people how to make healthier meals that are plant based. Tips on how to prepare meals that are healthy, attractive and palatable will be a focus of the class. Participants will receive a magazine called Vibrant Life which gives general information about how to transition to a vegetarian diet. A custom made cookbook compiled by the cooking presenters will also be provided. Dr. Maier from Shasta Regional Medical Center will give a talk about the China Study on night one, and Dr. Pitman who is associated with Mercy Medical Center will present about trans fats on night two.
Vegetarian Cooking Class (98.6 KB)

Churn Creek Meadow Organic Farm's Family Farm Day
September 6, 10-4pm

Join CCMOF for their 2nd Family Farm Day this September 6th. Brunch at the Farm will be served buffet style from 10 am to noon by Sweetie's Bakery and Catering and will feature available organic produce from the farm ($12/person). Beginning at noon everyone is welcome to taste the farm's heirloom tomatoes, grapes and enjoy farm tours for free.
For brunch reservations & menu information, please download the flier below and send your reservation by August 31st to 19662 Osceola Ct. Redding, Ca 96002 or turn it in at the CCMOF booth at the Redding Saturday Farmers Market.
CCMOF Family Farm Day Flier (72.3 KB)

Farmers' Markets Going Strong!

Interested in buying delicious fresh, local produce? Look no further than your friendly neighborhood farmers' market! Markets offering a variety of produce are now open throughout Shasta County. Many markets also offer honey, nuts, eggs, homemade treats, tamales, and more. The Saturday Farmers' Market gladly accepts EBT! For farmers' markets locations and schedules visit the Healthy Eating page.

Saturday Farmers' Market Wecomes EBT!

Customers who receive food stamp benefits can use their EBT card to purchase fresh produce and vegetable plants every Saturday at the Redding Farmers' Market. To use your EBT card visit the Market Information Booth at the Saturday market, open from 7:30 - noon in the Redding City Hall West Parking Lot, 777 Cypress Avenue.

Chef at the Market - FREE Cooking Demonstration Every Saturday at the Redding Farmers' Market!

Come to the Redding Farmers’ Market on Saturday morning and watch a chef in action during Chef at the Market. These fun, free cooking demonstrations will be every Saturday at 9:30 am, June through August in the City Hall West Parking Lot, 777 Cypress Avenue. After the demonstration, sample a delicious treat created by the chef using fresh ingredients available at that week’s farmers’ market. See flyer and press release below for more information. For a list of participating chefs, visit our Healthy Eating page or download the 'Chef Schedule' below.
Chef Schedule (3.4 MB)
Chef at the Market Flyer (718.4 KB)
Chef at the Market Press Release (58.1 KB)

Bike Commute Challenge 2010 – Winners!

This year 25 businesses registered for the Bike Commute Challenge. During the Challenge 152 participants rode 3,065 miles, prevented the release of 2,835 pounds of carbon dioxide emissions, 40 pounds of other air pollutants, 145 gallons of fuel and saved $436.40 on fuel (at $2.99/gallon) all while commuting by bike!

NorCal Bicycle Partnership Names Shasta College Bicycle-Friendly Employer of the Year!

Shasta College provides bike racks, inside bike parking, showers, and lockers to their employees, supporting them to commute by bicycle, and has bicycle route maps posted on campus. They had 22 people on their team, riding 74 round trips for a total 758 miles.
Second place in the Bike Commute Challenge went to The McConnell Foundation and a very close third to Simpson University. The Independent category was lead by none other than Sundial Pedicab who racked up 85 miles between two employees! See below for a full summary.
Bike Commute Challenge Summary (56.5 KB)

Healthy Shasta 2009 Annual Report

Check out Healthy Shasta’s 2009 Annual Report to learn about the great things going on, what the Healthy Shasta partners have accomplished, and ways you can help make the healthy choice an easy choice!
Healthy Shasta 2009 Annual Report (4.2 MB)

Healthy Shasta is a local partnership dedicated to helping you add more physical activity and healthy eating to your busy day! We are also committed to making long-lasting changes so the healthy choice becomes the easy choice everywhere you live, work and play!