Ski, Hike, Drive and Eat good, fresh FOOD

Here's what's happening at Headwaters Communities in Action!

HCIA TRAILS: What a winter for skiing!
Chase the Tornado 10K Run and 5K Walk
Healthy Eating Workshops
HCIA/HFFA Update: What’s new in Food?
Community Partners: Orangeville Food Bank
Good News for Rural Transportation!
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HCIA TRAILS:
What a winter for skiing!

Headwaters (and particularly Dufferin county) drivers will be none too happy to see the snow receding this spring. There were more snow days and road closures this year than most of us can recall. Buses cancelled again?? Happy kids indeed. As well the regions skiers enjoyed (and are still enjoying) the elongated season which may continue until the end of March. The Headwaters trails were a magnet for visitors and residents alike as reflected by Mono Nordic’s Family Day in Monora Park on February 22.

Chase the Tornado

Run Dufferin is hosting Chase the Tornado 10K Run and 5K Walk in Grand Valley on June 1, 2014.

Proceeds for this run go to the Upper Grand Trailway and it’s being organized by super Dufferin Trails member and supporter Bob Collin! Get the details and sign up by April 30th for early bird pricing!

Healthy Eating Workshops

The Orangeville Food Bank is offering a series of workshops in support of healthy food preparation. Preparing quick, easy and affordable meals! Free interactive workshop; including food demos on how to prepare low-cost and healthy recipes. Bring containers with lids to take home food samples!
April 2, 2014 - The Wonderful World of Beans
May 7, 2014 - Quick No Cook Meals and Snacks
Time - 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Where - Westminster United Church kitchen,
247 Broadway Orangeville
Sign up today by calling 519-942-0638 or emailing orangevillefoodbank@hotmail.com

What’s new in Food?

Well what isn’t new in Food? The local food movement is active in Headwaters and the outputs from the Food Summit continue to evolve. Note that the final Food Summit report is now available on the HCIA site. As yet to be posted is the executive summary, which Theresa Sauren of Dufferin Biz has recommended be drafted in the form of an info graphic. Stay tuned for this lively output and read more to find out about the Education Literacy and Access group.

Be sure to check out A Taste of Maple taking place from March 28 – April 13, 2014 at locations across the Headwaters region.

Grow A Shared Garden

Community Partners: Orangeville Food Bank stretches outside of traditional service model.
The Headwaters Food and Farming Alliance has as one of its volunteer/supporting organizations, the Orangeville Food Bank. At one recent meeting of the Education Literacy and Access group, we were updated on an exciting new initiative that has been led by Cindy Preville. Cindy is a Food Bank client who has made incredible strides in recent months by producing her own fresh food and freezing and preserving it to sustain her and her son through the winter months. Now there are plans for a shared garden, learn more and find out how to participate.

Good News for Rural Transportation!

The Rural Ontario Institute is moving ahead with a study on rural transportation and the great news is that Dufferin County is one of the study areas. The announcement of this study says it best: The Rural Ontario Institute and the Ontario Health Communities Coalition are collaborating to enhance and strengthen the sharing of knowledge of effective models and emerging innovation in rural regional transportation.

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