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Upcoming Events you won’t want to miss! Be sure to RSVP for any class you are interested in attending. See below for contact information for each class. There is a lot of talent and preparation to make these events fun and informative and space is limited. September 11th ~ THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND, WE CAN BE THE SOLUTION! FREE RECYCLING 10am UNTIL THE TRUCK IS FULL! All electronics recycling is FREE, and, when you recycle, pick up a coupon for 10% off everything in the store that is not already discounted. Discount coupons will be good ALL DAY Saturday & Sunday! Tell your friends & co-workers to clean out their closets & drawers also and bring their electronics down. This not only includes TVs & Computers but ALL small electronics (except microwaves) such as irons, hair dryers, blenders, toaster ovens, fans, free standing air conditioners & heaters, electric toothbrushes, drills & other tools, home & cell phones, radios, stereos, video players, cameras, speakers, typewriters, etc. Batteries & lightbulbs are not included in this special. You'd be amazed what you can clean out of your life. And, it all goes to Vancouver, WA where it is shredded, separated, and sold to other US companies to make new products. It's a WIN, WIN, WIN! September 11th ~ 10am - noon (and the second Saturday of each month) "Fermentia" by Libby Tomicki L.M.P. & Master Food Preserver Learn the history...understand the benefits...and know how EASY it is to forever produce and eat your own living, delicious, pro-biotic fermented foods like: Labneh a yogurt cream cheese that is in all ways superior to anything you can buy in the store Sauerkraut, nasturtium capers (they're amazing!) and many other pickled vegetables, as well as fruit jams to eat throughout the year Learn how to use whey from yogurt to enhance many foods as well as make the best refried beans ever! The process of this time honored artisan craft, both preserves and dramatically increases the nutritive value of food. It also strengthens our immunity and assists our digestion. Re-building culture through live-cultured foods All classes are $45. For class registration email wingsforwisdom@gmail.com or call Libby at 206-948-2108. September 11th ~ 10am Don't miss Vickie's home canned preserves at a great price ~ find out why her canning classes are so popular! Every Sunday ~ 11am - 1pm  Home Canning Class Washington Can Can! Learn the methods and secrets of home canning and get the approved USDA "Encyclopedia" of Home Canning, all in one stop. Vickie is on hand every Sunday to help beginners get started on the right foot as well as offering fresh ideas for experienced canners. Pre-registration is required. Each class day will start at 11 am with Introduction to Home Canning of Seasonal Fruits and Vegetables. Save money, eat healthy, know the source of your food and get it just the way you like it. If you have a kitchen, you can preserve fruits and vegetables in large batches or small! You can even "put up a batch" while cooking dinner--very little extra time is required and no extra equipment. The weekly classes will be tailored to the attendee’s skill levels and whatever fruits and vegetables are in season and will feature a "Just Can It!" worksheet so the attendees can go home and put into practice the skills taught in the class. Stop by Goods for the Planet and pick up a schedule of topics that will be covered at each of the future classes. All classes are $20.00, payable at beginning of class, scholarships available. Handouts and some materials are included. Every class member receives a coupon for 5% off canning supplies at Goods for the Planet. Coupon offer valid for all visits within 7 days of class to give you time to go home and make a list of needs. Sign up for class at Goods for the Planet or by email to Vic.Phelps@Gmail.com. Email Vickie if you have questions about the class. First Sunday ~ Introduction to Home Canning and Food Preservation Second Sunday ~ Preserving Washington's Fruit Crops (there will not be a July 11th class) Third Sunday ~ Jams, Jellies and Fruit Butters Fourth Sunday ~ Canning Tomatoes and Tomato Products Fifth Sunday ~ Preserving Homemade Pickled Products and Fermentation (October 31st is the only 5th Sunday left this year) September 25th ~ 11am - 2pm, and the last Saturday of each month  Sew up Seattle Sewing Class September class ~ FROM CLOWNS TO CROWNS Get started on your Halloween, Winter Solstice, Holiday costumes NOW. This will be fun and colorful with crowns, costumes and flair! October class will be "Quick Gifts." Beginners are always welcome. If you are coming, please Email us at sewupseattle@yahoo.com or by calling 206-784-7117. Let us know if you would like to reserve one of our donated machines or if you will bring your own. Your own scissors that cut fabric are helpful. Otherwise we have plenty of supplies and equipment if you don't have your own. If you already know how to sew come join the class for the fun of sewing with others and sharing your knowledge. This class is FREE and open to all, with limited space available so sign up early. By the way, anyone looking for a cabinet sewing machine, get in touch. There are four at Goods for the Planet. They each need a good tune-up but seem to be capable of providing years of sewing. Make an offer. They came from Grace Lutheran Church missionary sewing projects and ALL proceeds go to Grace Lutheran Church. We are located at 525 Dexter Avenue North (corner of Dexter & Mercer) in South Lake Union, the 7th most walkable neighborhood in Seattle. You can also reach us by taking the #5, #358, or Northbound #16 city bus (get off on Aurora at the Mercer Street exit), or #26, #28, #39 or #42 (get off on the corner of Dexter & Republican). We're also just 3 blocks west of the South Lake Union Streetcar - Westlake & Mercer stop. Go to MetroKC Trip Planner to plan your trip. Please use our Contact form to be added to our mailing list for upcoming special events, or give us a call at 206-652-2327. If you have an upcoming event, with an environmental focus, stop by and leave us a poster to let our customers know. We will post it in our store. We also have space available for you to use for environmental events, seating up to 30. Call us, or stop by, to find out more. |