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Check out all our new seasonal classes & events, along with some co-op favorites.
Register online via the links below, or sign up in person with our staff at the registers. Unless indicated otherwise, all classes and events are located in the Flatlander Classroom at Common Ground, 300 S. Broadway in the Lincoln Square Mall.
Led by Rucha Patel
Thursday, August 2nd; 6-8pm
$10 owners / $15 non-owners
Following the Paleo diet doesn't mean no sweets! Dr. Rucha Patel has mastered a fresh, summer dessert to share. Join us for her tips and tricks on Paleo baking and try her delicious lemon cake with fresh berry sauce. No need to follow Paleo to attend--it's tasty for everyone!
Urbana First Friday: Art Gallery Reception
Friday, August 3rd; 5:30-7pm
Free; no registration
Come by the Flatlander Classroom to celebrate our latest featured artists: Dee Noelle Savaria and Esther Seongbo Roh. Meet the artists, enjoy a little food & drink, and check our their fantastic pieces displayed at the co-op!
All Natural Women's Health Workshop
Led by Terry Hickey & Anita Brown
Saturday, August 4th; 3-5pm
$5 owners / $10 non-owners
Regional producer, Dayempur Herbals is partnering with Midwest Medical Thermography director, Anita Brown, to lead an all natural women's health workshop. Topics will include herbal remedies for menopause, pms, and breast health; lifestyle and diet choices to promote natural healing; and an introduction to thermography, an body screening process using infrared thermal imaging.
Herbal Wellness: DIY Wild Plantain Salve
Led by Lexi Allred
Saturday, August 11th; 2-4pm
$7 owners / $12 non-owners
Make a skin healing salve with a plant that grows in your own backyard! Our newest instructor, Lexi, is a clinical herbalist who will share the wide range of benefits of using Plantain externally and internally. Find out how to identify, harvest, and use this abundant medicinal herb.
Kids Cooking: Team Tomatillos
Led by Mia Hanneken
Tuesday, August 14th; 4-5pm
FREE; registration required
Team Tomatillos is a monthly kids cooking class for first & second graders. In this hour long class, we learn how to
read recipes, use kitchen utensils safely, and make
delicious snacks!
Red Herring Restaurant: Vegan American Comfort Food
Led by Red Herring Vegetarian Restaurant Staff
Thursday, August 16th 6-7:30pm
$10 owners / $15 non-owners
Join the chefs from The Red Herring for the final vegan cooking class of their summer series! Learn about cooking vegan, affordable cuisine inspired by food from around the world. The class will explore using local, seasonal ingredients to menu plan nutritious and blissfully delicious meals.
Thai Cuisine
Led by May Springfield
Saturday, August 18th; 3-5pm
$10 owners / $15 non-owners
Our monthly Thai Cuisine class is returning once again! May will share an authentic--and delicious--dish from Thailand with both meat and vegetarian options!
Kids Cooking: Team Artichokes
Led by Mia Hanneken
Tuesday, August 21st; 4-5pm
FREE; registration required
Team Artichokes is a monthly kids cooking class for third, fourth, and fifth graders. In this hour long class, we learn how to read recipes, use kitchen utensils safely, and make delicious snacks.
Food Preservation: Canning 101
Led by Anna Barnes
Thursday, August 23rd; 6-8pm
$7 owners / $12 non-owners
Preserving fresh food through canning is a long standing tradition. In this hands-on workshop, we'll cover the basics of water bath and pressure canning equipment and techniques to help you can anything from jam and pickles to bean soup and salsa. Sign up to learn how to make your summer garden bounty last!
Raw Vegan Series: Delicious Desserts
Led by Evelyne Tardy, certified raw vegan chef
Saturday, August 25th; 2-4pm
$10 owners / $15 non-owners
Join us for our second segment of the Raw Vegan Series! This month, Evelyne will continue to discuss the health benefits of a raw vegan diet while sharing her tips and tricks for satisfying that sweet tooth. This class is all about raw vegan desserts, including a lime & strawberry vegan cheesecake, chocolate pudding, and simple pie recipe. Not only will you leave with valuable information and recipes, you'll get to snack on samples of each dish.
Cooking Healthy on a Budget: Local Summer Salad
Led by John McNally
Thursday, August 30th; 6-7:30pm
FREE; registration required
Co-op kitchen staff, John, is leading his next Food For All class! Join us in the classroom to prepare a budget-friendly, fresh summer salad. John will highlight local vegetables to serve over a bed of protein-packed quinoa. As part of our Food For All program, the recipe will be cost efficient at under $2 per serving, made entirely of co-op foods.
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