March 2019
LA Region Farmland Access & Food Economy Conference
Through this event, we are working to connect farmland seekers with farmland owners, and to build a supportive entrepreneurial ecosystem for the growth of the farm and food economy in the #LAMaine region. Registration & FMI
Find out more »June 2019
Food & Water Lewiston-Auburn
Are you interested in local food and/or natural resource-related topics in the greater Lewiston-Auburn area? You're invited to a casual networking event to connect with others who share similar interests, and/or are involved in related work locally. A general resource table will be available for all to share materials such as information about related work, upcoming events, etc. Available for purchase will be beverages (beer, soda, coffee drinks) from Side By Each Brewing Co. and poutine and desserts from Pinky…
Find out more »October 2019
Local Foods Local Places! Evening Visioning Session
Please join the St. Mary's Nutrition Center, colleagues and neighbors for a COMMUNITY CONVERSATION and WORKSHOP on how local food can be a catalyst for economic growth in Lewiston-Auburn! Work alongside others to develop an ACTION PLAN that will support opportunities for local farmers and businesses, improve access to good food, and help propel the local food system forward. Evening Community Visioning session: Tuesday, October 22nd 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Morning Workshop: Developing Strategies, Wednesday October 23rd 9:00 am…
Find out more »Local Foods Local Places! Morning & Afternoon Workshops
Please join the St. Mary's Nutrition Center, colleagues and neighbors for a COMMUNITY CONVERSATION and WORKSHOP on how local food can be a catalyst for economic growth in Lewiston-Auburn! Work alongside others to develop an ACTION PLAN that will support opportunities for local farmers and businesses, improve access to good food, and help propel the local food system forward. Evening Community Visioning session: Tuesday, October 22nd 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm Morning Workshop: Developing Strategies, Wednesday October 23rd 9:00 am…
Find out more »April 2020
Postponed: Public Celebration & Launch! LFLP Action Plan
Event Postponement notice: While we remain excited about Local Foods, Local Places - we are practicing social distancing in an effort to keep our communities safe. We plan to reschedule as it makes sense to do so. When available, we will post rescheduling information on this webpage, our Facebook page, and lametrochamber.com You are invited to the celebration and launch of the Local Foods Local Places (LFLP) Community Action Plan for Lewiston-Auburn. The first part of the event will include…
Find out more »October 2020
Celebration & Public Launch! Local Foods Action Plan LA
You are invited to the Celebration & Public Launch of the Local Foods Local Places (LFLP) Community Action Plan for Lewiston-Auburn! The event will be held during the lunch hour (12-1) on Tuesday, October 27th virtually via Zoom. Register On Eventbrite Now The hour will include a brief presentation on how the Action Plan is engaging a wide variety of stakeholders to support opportunities for local farmers and businesses, improving access to good food, and using local foods as a…
Find out more »February 2021
The Maine Food Convergence
We’re part of The Maine Food Convergence! Join us as we bring together organizations, networks, groups, and individuals in a series of interactive virtual networking events in February and March 2021. A wide variety of Maine food system colleagues will gather to focus on top priorities in our state’s food system, engage in collective group work, and develop systems that support ongoing collaboration. Learn more and register today! Link to website: Maine Food Convergence Track A - From Farm…
Find out more »August 2021
Food Charter Champion Awards Presentation
Please join us and our presenting sponsor Bangor Savings Bank, as we present the winners of the 2021 Food Charter Champion Awards on Tuesday, August 3rd, at 7:30pm, outdoors at the Lewiston Middle School ball field. The presentation will take place during the Summer Fun & Film Series movie, activity, and vendor night. This will be a free, outdoor movie and activity series organized by the Lewiston Police Department. There will be family-friendly activities and vendors that start at 6pm,…
Find out more »October 2021
Taste the Harvest Dinner + Drinks
Taste the Harvest is a community dinner that highlights and promotes our local food economy, from farm to table. Guests will enjoy a multi-course collaborative dining experience al fresco, with reserved table seating on Lisbon street, a beer, wine and cider garden in Dufresne Plaza, and live music throughout. Event attendees will participate in a social hour in the beer garden, then use a dinner passport to access each course. Dinner will be served at stations located on the street…
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Help Create LA’s Future Community Food Center!
Are you a food-loving person, a cook, baker, grower, or entrepreneur? Have you been thinking about starting your own business? Are you excited about the community development happening across Lewiston-Auburn right now? If any of the above rings true for you, then mark your calendar for Tuesday, October 26th 3:30-5:00 pm at the St. Mary’s Nutrition Center, 208 Bates Street for a learning session about the new Community Food Center to be located on Pine Street next to Kennedy Park…
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