Who: Clark University Recycling program. Dump & Run, Inc., a nonprofit dedicated to turning college student trash into useable goods
What: Reuse/Recycle Sale on the corner of Woodland and Charlotte Streets in Worcester
When: Saturday and Sunday, September 8 & 9 from 9AM to 3PM
Subject: It is estimated that every college student throws out 640 pounds of trash annually . But a group of concerned members of the Clark University community is working to prevent what is left behind from ending up in the landfill by selling "trash" for charity!
NEW: REC can accept online donations
REC can now accept donations with your credit card online! Just go to the home page of our website and follow the links. Or click right here:
Donations go through JustGive, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to increase charitable giving by connecting people with the charities and causes they care most about.
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Slow Food Gala
A special meal in celebration of local, organic food
When: Friday, October 26
6pm: Cocktails
7pm: Dinner
Where: Lower Kimball Hall, College of the Holy Cross
Join us for a sumptuous meal in celebration of local, organic food! All proceeds will benefit the REC's UGROW and YouthGROW gardening programs. Please come prepared to savor your meal; slow food takes time to prepare and eat.
Here is just a taste of the gourmet, five-course menu (prepared by chef Marty Dudek and his staff):
-Pumkin Bisque
-Vermont Cheddar and Cortland Apple Puff Pastry with Cider Vinegar Reduction
-Fresh Roasted Turkey with Cranberry Stuffing OR
-Pan-Seared Tofu with a Green Curry Coconut Sauce
All menu items will be prepared using only seasonal ingredients that are locally and/or organically grown. Some menu items will be prepared using vegetables from the REC's YouthGROW Farm (located in the Main South neighborhood of Worcester).
Ticket Prices:
$100: Slow Food Patron (includes a membership to REC)
$85: Slow Food Friend
$75: REC Members
For more information on the Gala and on purchasing tickets, click here.
To RSVP right now, click here. Let us know how many guests you will be bringing, what their names are, and which main course they would like (Fresh Roasted Turkey or Pan-Seared Tofu). Please send your check to us at P.O. Box 255, Worcester, MA 01613. Thank you!
For directions to the Gala (Lower Kimball Hall, College of the Holy Cross), click here.
To find out how you or your business can sponsor the Slow Food Gala, click here.
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Seed Saving Workshop TOMORROW!
When: Saturday, September 8 10am-12pm
Where: YouthGROW Farm, 63 Oread Street
The workshop is free and open to anyone interested. All skill levels of gardeners and seed savers are welcome. Rebecca Munro and the fabulous farmers from Heifer International’s Overlook Farm in Rutland will be leading the workshop.
We will frame the workshop/discussion as an introduction to seed saving and will assume no previous experience but if you have knowledge and experience please come and help share! We will go over the basics of seed saving popular garden vegetable varieties such as tomatoes, beans and corn.
Community and home gardeners across Worcester are encouraged to partake the workshop so they can save seeds this year from their gardens and then bring a sampling to the Spring Garden Forum in March for a free exchange with other gardeners!
Please call or email Casey to register.
All UGROW workshops are free ~ Sign up by calling or emailing us at least one day in advance ~Transportation and translation available on request ~ Call for rain date info.
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