Upcoming Raw Community Events and Happenings

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*** Event Listings are subject to change – Please check web site links included with the listings  or contact person hosting event or happening.

Drop-in Rawsome Kitchen with Jim Maurice (Salt Spring Island) –  Thursdays,  Sept 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 – 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. – DROP-IN (flyer) now includes September

Through September, every Thursday, the Rawsome Kitchen will be open. Shots of wheatgrass from Salt Spring Island Wheatgrass; Green Smoothies;  Chilies;  Soups; Pizzas; Salads; Crackers; Pates; Ice creams and Chocolates.  ALL RAW (may contain nuts/seeds-wheat-free) – ALL RAWSOME

Take Out Lunch – Sidney Area with Jennifer and Joslynn – Fridays,  Sept 3, 10, 17 & 24

Take Out Lunch Menu (delivered right to your office); Jennifer and Joslynn are happy to announce their “take out” HEALTHY lunch menu which they  offer on FRIDAYS; Orders can be placed up to and including 10:00am on Friday morning.  You can order by either of the following methods: Email: info@jjlivingraw.com Phone: Joslynn @ 250-656-9793 or 250-886-9784

Info:  http://www.jjlivingraw.com/products-services/take-out-lunch-menu/

Friday Evening Dinner Specials at Rawthentic Eatery (Qualicum Beach) – September 3, 10, 17 + 24

The Eatery’s staying open on Friday nights for September.   Although their website is under construction,  call or email them  to stay connected and they will send you a message. Great dinner specials each Friday  from 5 to 8 p.m.  Location:  744A Memorial Avenue.

Info:  Call Rawthentic Eatery 250-594-7298  or rawthenticeatery@shaw.ca

Raw Chocolate Demo with Liz Forrest (Nanaimo) – Saturday, September 11, 11 a.m. to Noon

Come and see how EASY it is to create healthy chocolate in your own home with minimal equipment!  Location:  The Vitamin House, # 3, 6894 North Island Highway; Dickinson Crossing

Survival Workshop With Jim Maurice -  Sunday September 12th – 1-4:30 p.m.

How to survive one week on raw food with easy recipes and menu planning. Enjoy a 7-course meal, receive handouts and recipes, and watch food-prep demonstrations.  $61.60 (HST included) per workshop or $117.60 (HST included) for couples.  Location:  854 Long Harbour Road

Registration / Info:   Jim at (250) 537-2048 or email rawsome@shaw.ca.

Raw Nanaimo Potluck (Nanaimo) – Sunday, September 12
Come  to the  first monthly Raw Nanaimo Potluck at Wellington Hall, 3922 Corunna Ave, Nanaimo. The Potlucks will be the 2nd Sunday of every month.
Doors open at 4:00 p.m. with potluck sharing at 4:30p.m. In addition to the potluck, there will be Community Sharing at 5:30 p.m. where members of the Raw Community will be invited to share what they are doing that is raw or would be helpful to someone who is following a raw food diet.
Please bring: a raw vegan dish to serve 6-8 and ingredient list, as well as your own serving utensil(s), dishes and cutlery. Attendees are encouraged to bring raw vegan food, preferably using organic and local produce / ingredients.   Please bring serving utensils for  your potluck  food offering. Cost: $5.00. Bring your family and friends.  Children welcome but must be supervised.

Information: Website: Raw Nanaimo or raw.nanaimo@gmail.com

Intro 2 Raw Food with Green Kelly (Sooke) – Thursday Sept 16th, 7:45pm – 9:00pm

Learn the health benefits of vital eating & reap the REWARDS!!!  Location:  Ahimsa Yoga Studio – 6653 Sooke Rd. (250) 642-YOGA (behind “Sea Of Bloom Flowers”) info@ahimsasooke.com,  Cost: $20 – $30 (sliding scale)
Demonstration & Tasting: Creamy Carrot Ginger Soup; Vegan, gluten free & sugar free! Topics Covered: • The Fundamentals Of A Raw Food Diet • Health Benefits & Precautions • How To Run A Raw Kitchen • Sprouting & pH Balance
• Taking It One Day At A Time; Enjoy take home charts, recipes and a feeling of BLISS! Snacks & treats will be present for purchase.

Registration / Info:  Kelly Proctor (778) 425 – 2278 or greenkelly04@yahoo.com

Talk and Demo at Nanaimo Metaphysical Network Meeting with Raw Rose (Nanaimo) - Thursday, September 16  7-9:15pm

Unitarian Hall, 595 Townsite at Millstone, Nanaimo.  Everyone Welcome.   By donation.

Info:      http://www.nanaimometaphysicalnetwork.org or (250) 753-2110

“Mexican Fiesta” with Jennifer and Joslynn (North Saanich) – Friday,  Sept 17 from 6:30-9pm

Come and enjoy a living raw meal prepared for you restaurant-style!  Includes 4 courses (beverage, appetizer, entree, dessert), recipes via email, and lots of support and guidance.  Cost $45.  HST will now be added (12%).

Reservation / Info: Call 250-656-9793 or 250-886-9784 to reserve or  email info@jjlivingraw.com.

Raw Food at Work and On The Run (Nanaim0) – Sunday, September 19, 2010,  1 – 3:30 p.m.

Quick, easy recipes for breakfast and lunches you can take with you or prepare at work;  What to buy, where to get it, how to prepare it and how to pack it.  Preparing your kitchen – things to stock up on and things to get rid of Cost:  $40.00.  Location:  Nanaimo, location to be announced

Registration and Info: Diana Marchand at rawgoodsdiana@yahoo.com or 250-756-6332  http://rawfoodsmadesimple.com/

VIVA-Raw Potluck  (Esquimalt) – Sunday, September 19

Come join us for a wonderful potluck of delicious raw vegan food.  Speaker Details:  TBA.   Location will be the Esquimalt Recreation Centre, 527 Fraser St.  Pioneer A + B.    Doors open at 5:30 p.m.;   Potluck Sharing at 6:00 p.m.  Speaker Presentation at 7:00 p.m.  Cost:  $5 to $3 (Sliding Scale). 

Info:  http://vivaraw.ca or Linda at (250) 380-6383

Raw Food for KIDS! with Shawna Barker (Victoria) -  Monday September 20th 6:30-8:30pm

Learn how to prepare and sample 5 different kid-approved raw recipes easily and simply! 10 ingredients or less and 10 minutes or less! Easy lunch ideas!
Investment: $60; Location: Jagasilk A17-633 Courtney St. Victoria

Registration / Information:   Shawna Barker 778.433.1053 or kenyonfarm@gmail.com


Uncooking Class with Raw Rose (Parksville) – Tuesday, September 21, 6 – 9 p.m.

Lots of info, recipes and samples of Savoury Carrot Soup, Crackers (& dehydrating info), Not Egg Salad on Greens and Fruit Crumble.   Location:  Oceanside Art Gallery, 133 McMillan St., Parksville.  Cost: $45 includes HST,

Reservations / Info:   Rose at 250 334-2251 or email Rose.

“Chocolate Making Workshop” with Jennifer and Josylynn (North Saanich) -  Friday, Sept 24 from 6:30-8:30pm

Come and learn how easy and quick it is to make your own healthy chocolate!  No dairy or processed sugar added.  Cost $45 (please note new price).  Includes hands-on instruction, the chocolate that you make and recipes.  HST will be added (12%).

Reservation / Info:   Jennifer at 250-652-1051 or 250-589-3354

NOT A CAFE Inspired Dinner at Rawsome Kitchen (Salt Spring Island) – Saturday, Sept 25 , 7 – 9 p.m.

A Japanese Inspired Raw Feast:  Moeko’s LAST Dinner

Enjoy an extravagant 5-course Japanese-Inspired raw gourmet meal conceived and presented by our Japanese apprentice, Moeko, before she returns to Japan.

Reservations and payment are required in advance by email: rawsome@shaw.ca Seating is family style. Location: In the Rawsome Kitchen at 854 Long Harbour Road.    Cost:  $39.20/person (HST included)

Additional Info:  http://www.rawsomelivingfoods.ca/comingevents.html or (250) 537-2048

Re-Shape Program with Gaia’s Living Foods and Osheanik Fitness (Victoria) – September 28


The Re-Shape program provides you with 8-weeks of personal training (3x/week), and 8 hours of raw food and nutrition workshops.  Cost:  $550

Info / Registration:  http://osheanik.wordpress.com/ or Shawna at 778-433-1053 or kenyonfarm@gmail.com

Uncooking Class  with Raw Rose (Courtenay) – Tuesday, September 28, 6 – 9 p.m.

Lots of info, recipes and samples of Savoury Carrot Soup, Crackers (& dehydrating info), Not Egg Salad on Greens and Fruit Crumble.  Cost:  $45 (includes HST).  Location:  Zen Zero, 407 5th St. (at England), Courtenay.
$45 includes HST,

Reservations / Info:  Rose at 250 334-2251 or email Rose.