Food Innovation Network

First Step - Week 2 (Lynnwood)
2017-06-28 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Lynnwood, 7020 196th St SW, Lynnwood,, WA, 98036, United States
CommunityEnterprise offers accessible and affordable “first step” entrepreneurship training, consulting and other support, empowering people in low-wealth and underserved communities to start and grow profitable small businesses sustainably connected to a local, living economy.
The First Step series is essential for those who want to start a business. It is not a “How to Start a Business” class. Instead, it will help you assess your readiness and the feasibility of your business idea and business goals.
Classes meet for 2 hours a week, for 3 weeks.
Apply online at www.cie-nw.org/applyhttp://www.cie-nw.org/apply
or email communityenterprise@cie-nw.org for more information.

Renton Farmers Market
2017-06-27 15:00 - 19:00 | Renton Farmers Market, 233 Burnett Ave S, Renton, WA, 98057, United States
Entertainment

June 27

Kids’ Day
3:30 – 4:30 Kid’s Talent Showcase
5:30 to 6:30 KCLS presents Harmonica Pocket
WSU Food $ense Cooking Demo

South King County Urban Ag
2017-06-26 15:00 - 17:00 | Valley View Library, 17850 Military Rd S, SeaTac, WA, 98188, United States
South King County Urban Agriculture Convening!

Valley View Library
17850 Military Rd S, SeaTac, WA 98188
Note this is a different library than the March meeting.

Family Dinner: Cook for Syria, Fundraiser for Refugees - Seattle
2017-06-22 08:00 - 2017-06-24 17:00 | Refugee and Asylum Services, 4040 S 188th Street , SeaTac , WA, 98188, United States
Join us in Seattle for a family-style dinner party! Our hosts at The Pantry have created a flavorful Syrian menu featuring locally sourced ingredients and accompanied by local wine. This unique event is a benefit for LCS Northwest’s Refugee and Asylum Services. Limited seating. $130 per person.
Reservations can be made at The Pantry

First Step (South Seattle)
2017-06-21 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-06-14 14:00 - 16:00 | Neighborhood House, Rainier Vista 4410 29th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98108, United States
This four-week series includes First Step Idea Session: From Idea to Startup, Does Your Idea Make Financial Sense, and a session on personal readiness. This workshop or equivalent is required to receive free one-on-one business advising from CIE. To register, or ask questions, email communityenterprise@cie-nw.org

Is a Food Business Right for You?
2017-06-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S, Auburn, WA, 98002, United States
Do you dream of starting your own restaurant, bakery, or packaging and selling your own jam, salsa, or other items? Have you wanted to make this dream a reality, and are you ready for the next steps? Join this workshop to find out if a food business makes sense for you. This overview workshop will help you discover the opportunities around starting a business selling healthy, sustainable food and will guide you to the next steps in launching a business.
Sign up here: www.eventbrite.com/e/is-a-food-business-right-for-you-tickets-31071918946

Celebrate World Refugee Day Through Art - Seattle
2017-06-20 18:30 - 20:00 | La Marzocco Cafe, 472 1st Ave N, Seattle, WA, 98109, United States
Join us and partners Jewish Family Service and International Rescue Committee for the 12th Annual ARTvocacy! Meet first and second-generation refugees who share their stories through art. Enjoy one-of-a-kind artwork created by these talented individuals in our community. Mingle with artists and guests while enjoying light refreshments.
World Refugee Day is an annual day of commemoration, celebrating the strength and resilience of refugee communities, while recognizing current struggles faced by refugee populations. World Refugee Day serves to educate individuals around the world about refugee issues, and what it takes to be truly supportive of displaced populations.
Event is free. Artwork will be on display throughout the day!

Renton Farmers Market
2017-06-20 15:00 - 19:00 | Renton Farmers Market, 233 Burnett Ave S, Renton, WA, 98057, United States
More than just a farmers market, we feature all kinds of activities that are free and fun for the family! Each week you can expect to see live entertainment, cooking demonstrations or appearances by Renton restaurants, our popular Food Trucks, Kid’s Patch, Master Gardeners, Wine & Beer Tasting, KCLS Library2Go, and a local Community Organization.
Entertainment
The Ginger Ups

Business Resource Open House: Capitol Hill June 15 4-6pm
2017-06-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Capitol Hill Branch LibrarY, 425 Harvard Ave E , Seattle, WA, 98102, United States
Business Resource Open House: Capitol Hill June
Thu Jun 15th 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Capitol Hill Branch Library, 425 Harvard Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102, USA map

First Step: From Idea to Startup
2017-06-13 18:00 - 20:30 | Auburn Library, 1102 Auburn Way S, Auburn, WA, 98002, United States
Tue Jun 13th 6:30pm – 8:30pm

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For details, link here: www.eventbrite.com/e/first-step-from-idea-to-startup-tickets-31072743412

Renton Farmers Market
2017-06-13 15:00 - 19:00 | Renton Farmers Market, 233 Burnett Ave S, Renton, WA, 98057, United States
This Season
More than just a farmers market, we feature all kinds of activities that are free and fun for the family! Each week you can expect to see live entertainment, cooking demonstrations or appearances by Renton restaurants, our popular Food Trucks, Kid’s Patch, Master Gardeners, Wine & Beer Tasting, KCLS Library2Go, and a local Community Organization.

entertainment
June 13 Biff Moss

A Summer Supper
2017-06-10 18:00 - 23:00 | The Foundry, 4130 1st Avenue South, Seattle, WA, 98134, United States
Lifelong’s A Summer Supper is coming up on June 10, 2017!
Join us for an evening of peace, love and stopping hunger at The Foundry in Seattle.
Featuring a psychedelic sit-down dinner catered by Herban Feast, groovy cocktails, and silent & live auction items that will blow your mind.
A Summer Supper is always an unforgettable evening for everyone involved. Proceeds benefit Lifelong’s food program, Chicken Soup Brigade, which helps deliver healthy food to clients fighting hunger and illness in our community.
Buy tickets here!
Looking for a VIP Experience?
Feel like making the evening extra special? VIP guests will enjoy some outta sight perks including early entrance for happy hour (an hour before doors officially open at 6 p.m.), free drinks, far out face-painting, flower power bar, a special munchie station(!) and more.

U.S. Citizenship Day - Portland
2017-06-10 10:00 - 14:00 | 605 SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd,, 605 SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd, Portland, WA, 97214, United States
Do you need help applying for U.S. Citizenship? Immigration lawyers and BIA accredited counselors will offer FREE assistance with N-400 citizenship applications.
Location: 605 SE Cesar E Chavez Blvd, Portland, OR 97214
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Registration: Click here to register online
Flyer: Download flyer for more information
For more information, contact Annie Ruonavaara Karas at 503-731-9585 or by e-mail.

CIE Lean Launch - June 2017
2017-06-08 10:00 - 12:00 | Impact Hub Seattle, 220 2nd Ave S , Seattle, WA, 98104, United States
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For details, link here: www.eventbrite.com/e/cie-lean-launch-june-2017-tickets-34668611751

First Step (South Seattle)
2017-06-07 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-05-31 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-05-24 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-05-17 14:00 - 16:00, 2017-05-10 14:00 - 16:00 | Neighborhood House, Rainier Vista 4410 29th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98108, United States
Neighborhood House – Rainier Vista 4410 29th Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108, United States map

This four-week series includes First Step Idea Session: From Idea to Startup, Does Your Idea Make Financial Sense, and a session on personal readiness. This workshop or equivalent is required to receive free one-on-one business advising from CIE. To register, or ask questions, email communityenterprise@cie-nw.org

Trail Walk and Work Party in the Watershed Preserve
2017-06-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Watershed Preserve, 21760 NE Novelty Hill Rd , Redmond, WA, 98053, United States
Redmond

Spend the evening in Redmond’s wild backyard!
Volunteer to help the forest stay healthy and green by joining in a restoration project, and while you’re at it, explore one of the City’s most beautiful natural gems. Nearly 800 acres (605 football fields!) of big trees, native understory plants, and tons of wildlife, this is a great place to get outside and see what nature has to offer.
Forest Steward and naturalist Mike will be your guide to this awesome oasis and can answer your questions and point out secret special places along the trail.
Join us to keep this beautiful forest thriving!
Time: Tuesday, June 6th 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Address: Watershed Preserve, 21760 Novelty Hill Road, 98053
Where to park: There is a parking lot just inside the park entrance
Where to meet: Meet near the shed (where the bathrooms are) next to the parking lot
What to bring: a water bottle, a snack if you want one, and tough clothes, and shoes that can get dirty (because they will!), including long pants and a long-sleeved shirt to protect against prickly blackberry. Closed-toed shoes are required: work boots, hiking boots, or running shoes are all fine. Remember to check the weather and bring appropriate layers and rain gear or sun protection as needed.
Please RSVP (the earlier the better!) so that we can plan a great event for you. All ages welcome. If you are a volunteer under 18 and attending the event without a parent or guardian, please print and bring this waiver signed by a parent or guardian.

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Renton Farmers Market
2017-06-06 15:00 - 19:00 | Renton Farmers Market, 233 Burnett Ave S, Renton, WA, 98057, United States
Opening Day for the Renton Farmers Market at the Piazza
More than just a farmers market, we feature all kinds of activities that are free and fun for the family! Each week you can expect to see live entertainment, cooking demonstrations or appearances by Renton restaurants, our popular Food Trucks, Kid’s Patch, Master Gardeners, Wine & Beer Tasting, KCLS Library2Go, and a local Community Organization.

June 6

Opening Day
Hazen Jazz Band
WSU Food $ense Cooking Demo

Learn About the Importance of Forests in Tukwila!
2017-06-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Tukwila Community Center, 12424 42nd Avenue South, Meeting Room A, Seattle, WA, 98168, United States
Are you interested in learning more about the importance of forests? A teacher looking to involve students in hands-on learning? How about a neighbor wanting to connect your community to a forest restoration project? Or maybe you are ready to become a Forest Steward and lead volunteer events with the Green Tukwila Partnership?
Then you should come to our Green Tukwila Orientation on June 3rd, which will be a great opportunity to learn more about the Green Tukwila Partnership and our effort to restore and care for 138 acres of Tukwila’s forests and greenspaces. You can also learn about opportunities to care for a local park or natural area by being trained as a Forest Steward. The event is open to anyone that wants to find out more about how groups and individuals can be a part of our vision!
To sign up for the Green Tukwila Orientation, and to learn more, please click HERE!

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Volunteer at Forest Park with Green Everett
2017-06-03 09:00 - 12:00 | Forest Park, 802 E Mukilteo Blvd , Everett, , WA, 98203, United States
What’s Forest Park without a forest? We don’t want to find out! Join Green Everett as we continue our work in Forest Park, removing invasive plants to help restore this forest and help native trees and shrubs thrive.
Forest restoration activities: Remove invasive non-native plants such as English ivy and Himalayan blackberry.
What to bring: Come dressed to work outside (rain or shine) with sturdy shoes. Bring a water bottle or coffee cup. We will provide coffee, refreshments, and light snacks, plus tools and work gloves.
Youth volunteers: If you are under 18 and attending the event without a parent or guardian, please come to the event with a Youth Waiver signed by a parent or guardian. The Green Everett Partnership youth release waiver can be found here.
Please RSVP for the event by contacting greeneverett@forterra.org / 425-238-0065
The Green Everett Partnership Vision: Healthy forested parklands supported by an aware and engaged community in which individuals, neighborhoods, nonprofits, businesses, and city government are all working together to protect and maintain their valuable public resources.
Learn More: www.greeneverett.org

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First Step - Week 3 (Lynnwood)
2017-05-24 10:00 - 12:00 | CIE, 4410 29th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98108, United States
7020 196th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036, USA map
CommunityEnterprise offers accessible and affordable “first step” entrepreneurship training, consulting and other support, empowering people in low-wealth and underserved communities to start and grow profitable small businesses sustainably connected to a local, living economy.
The First Step series is essential for those who want to start a business. It is not a “How to Start a Business” class. Instead, it will help you assess your readiness and the feasibility of your business idea and business goals.
Classes meet for 2 hours a week, for 3 weeks.
Apply online at www.cie-nw.org/applyhttp://www.cie-nw.org/apply
or email communityenterprise@cie-nw.org for more information.

Hope House Fundraising Dinner - Astoria
2017-05-20 17:30 - 18:30 | Astoria Golf and Country Club, 33445 Sunset Beach Road, Warrenton, OR, United States
We invite you to join us in celebration of Hope House’s 25th Anniversary at the Astoria Golf and Country Club in Warrenton. The evening begins with social hour at 5:30 p.m. followed by the dinner and program at 6:30 p.m. There is no cost to attend. You will be invited to make gifts or pledges to support the following Hope House programs:

Support services for families involved in the Child Welfare system
Counseling for Children
In School Education and Support
Children in Between Class
Community Trauma Education

PLEASE RSVP BY MAY 12, 2017
The Astoria Golf and Country Club is located at 33445 Sunset Beach Road in Warrenton, Oregon.
For more information, contact Kendall Meyer at 503-731-9576 or by e-mail.

First Step - Week 2 (Lynnwood)
2017-05-17 10:00 - 12:00 | CIE, 4410 29th Ave S, Seattle, WA, 98108, United States

Food & Community Resource Fair
2017-05-12 17:30 - 20:00 | Foster High School, 4242 S 144th St, Tukwila WA , WA, 98168, United States
FREE EVENT
Are you passionate about food, health, & community?
Join us Friday, May 12th for Food & Community Resource Fair. This resource fair will support community in getting help to start a food business or work in the food industry, finding resources for food and nutrition classes, and more. Please spread the word and join us in celebrating the diversity of South King County’s cultures through food.
Children are welcome and light snacks will be provided.
Where: Foster High School
Location: Cafeteria
If you have any questions about the event, please contact Sheelan at sheelan@foodinnovationnetwork.org or 206-573-0218.

Thank you to the over 25 participating organizations: Angle Lake Family Resource Center, Apprenticeship & Non-Traditional Employment for Women (ANEW), Center for Inclusive Entrepreneurship, City of SeaTac, City of Tukwila, Healthy Tukwila, Highline College, IRC New Roots, Josephine, King Conservation District, Matt Griffin YMCA, Project Feast, Public Health- Seattle & King County, ReWA, SNAP-Ed, StartZone, Tukwila Pantry, US Bank, Ventures, WA Labor and Industry, Within Reach, WorkSource … and the list is growing!

Safety in the Home: When Is It Unsafe for an Elder to Live Alone?
2017-05-10 19:00 - 20:30 | JFS Capitol Hill Campus, 1601 16th Avenue, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
During this class, we will talk about clues that confirm an older adult is unsafe in their home, along with care options for in and outside the home. Because it is often difficult to convince an older adult to leave the home, we will also explore ways to make that discussion easier and more effective.
The class will be led by Karen Kent, a licensed mental health counselor with 30 years of experience in the field of geriatric mental health. She teaches classes for family caregivers and has led caregiver support groups. She recently spent eight months as the primary caregiver for a family member.
This event is part of our Aging in Place program, which encourages active older adults to engage in intrinsically meaningful activities; supports adult children of aging parents; and, enables those older adults challenged by disability, illness or declining health to live in comfort and dignity.
This event is free; donations are welcome.
RSVP to Talya Gillman, Education Coordinator, at (206) 861-8784 by Wednesday, May 3.

First Step: From Idea to Startup
2017-05-10 18:30 - 20:30 | Kent Library, 212 2nd Ave N, Kent, WA, 98032, United States
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For details, link here: www.eventbrite.com/e/first-step-from-idea-to-startup-tickets-31072534788
