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SUMMARY:Cheese Madness 2025 - Round 4
DESCRIPTION:Round 4 of Cheese Madness! Who will win? Only you can decide!\nCheese dept. sampling and voting from 4-6pm TODAY!
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/cheese-madness-2025-round-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T140000
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SUMMARY:March Appreciation Day
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Saturday\, March 15 from 10am-2pm to celebrate you! Enjoy giveaways\, samples\, kids scavenger hunt\, visit with local vendors and more! \nMORE INFO COMING SOON!
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/march-appreciation-day/
CATEGORIES:Sales & Deals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250315T110000
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SUMMARY:Cheese Madness 2025 - Final
DESCRIPTION:The FINAL Round of Cheese Madness! Who will win? Only you can decide!\nCheese dept. sampling and voting from 11am-1pm TODAY!
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/cheese-madness-2025-final/
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250318
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250319
DTSTAMP:20250303T180620Z
CREATED:20250303T180620Z
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UID:37303-1742256000-1742342399@www.wheatsfield.coop
SUMMARY:Double Deal Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Every other Tuesday* our Co+op Deals and Member-Owner Extras sales flyers overlap! You save on last week’s flyers and the upcoming week’s flyers at the same time! See this week’s deals! \n*There is the occasional three week sale cycle. 
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/double-deal-tuesday-160/
CATEGORIES:Sales & Deals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T180000
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CREATED:20250303T205228Z
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UID:37335-1742486400-1742493600@www.wheatsfield.coop
SUMMARY:Thirsty Thursday March 2025
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Thirsty Thursday Tastings! You can sample tasty beverages from our Beer & Wine Department here at the Co-op. \nThe third Thursday of the month\, 4-6pm. Must be 21+
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/thirsty-thursday-march-2025/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250320T190000
DTSTAMP:20250218T224501Z
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UID:37228-1742491800-1742497200@www.wheatsfield.coop
SUMMARY:FREE COMMUNITY CLASS - Growing Food in Iowa
DESCRIPTION:Join vegetable farmer Alice for this beginner’s class\, which will touch on what\, when and how to plant a home food garden with tips on how to manage weeds and pests organically. Learn the basics of soil\, how to read a seed packet\, look at Extension publications to figure out when to plant and when to harvest\, as well as how to prepare your garden plot. There will also be time to ask your personal questions\, and you will get to take home some spring seedlings to plant. \nMeet the Instructor! \nAlice McGary is a farmer and food justice activist with the Mustard Seed Community Farm\, now in its sixteenth growing season!  She works at Wheatsfield in our Front End on Monday mornings.
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/free-community-class-growing-food-in-iowa/
CATEGORIES:Community Room
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250321
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250322
DTSTAMP:20250303T183158Z
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UID:37317-1742515200-1742601599@www.wheatsfield.coop
SUMMARY:Fresh Fish Friday
DESCRIPTION:It’s Fresh Fish Friday! Save 15% on all fresh fish and seafood every Friday during Lent. Everyone saves\, while supplies last.
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/fresh-fish-friday-7/
CATEGORIES:Sales & Deals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T193000
DTSTAMP:20250303T210715Z
CREATED:20250303T210715Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T210715Z
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SUMMARY:Mar 2025 Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:5-7:30pm Community Room\nMember-owners\, please RSVP if you wish to attend so we can plan accordingly and print meeting materials for you. \nPlease RSVP by emailing Linda Johnson\, General Manager at Linda_j@wheatsfield.coop
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/mar-2025-board-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Board
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250326T180000
DTSTAMP:20250107T195248Z
CREATED:20250107T195248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T195248Z
UID:36895-1743010200-1743012000@www.wheatsfield.coop
SUMMARY:New Member Orientation
DESCRIPTION:New to the Co-op? Sit down with a Co-op staff member and other new member-owners to learn more about the history and mission of the Co-op\, how to place case pre-orders\, go on a tour and receive other general information about the Co-op. Always on the last Wednesday of the month\, 5:30pm. Please RSVP by calling 515-232-4094 or emailing events@wheatsfield.coop. \nStudent Discount welcome as well!
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/new-member-orientation-21/
CATEGORIES:Community Room
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250327T190000
DTSTAMP:20250314T184301Z
CREATED:20250220T203119Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250314T184301Z
UID:37251-1743098400-1743102000@www.wheatsfield.coop
SUMMARY:FREE COMMUNITY CLASS - Pedal Your Groceries and Other Stuff!
DESCRIPTION:Discover how simple lifestyle changes can make a big impact. Local biker\, Grant Olsen\, will show us how to lower your gasoline and carbon footprint by making grocery runs and other errands on a bicycle. Join us and pedal toward a greener way of living. \nMeet the Instructor! \nGrant Olsen | Transportation Geek \nAmes resident Grant Olsen is a self-described transportation geek. His modes include walking\, pedaling\, driving\, and riding public transportation.
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/free-community-class-pedal-your-groceries-and-other-schtuff/
CATEGORIES:Community Room
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250328
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250329
DTSTAMP:20250303T183314Z
CREATED:20250303T183314Z
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UID:37321-1743120000-1743206399@www.wheatsfield.coop
SUMMARY:Fresh Fish Friday
DESCRIPTION:It’s Fresh Fish Friday! Save 15% on all fresh fish and seafood every Friday during Lent. Everyone saves\, while supplies last.
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/fresh-fish-friday-9/
CATEGORIES:Sales & Deals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250402
DTSTAMP:20250303T180700Z
CREATED:20250303T180700Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T180700Z
UID:37305-1743465600-1743551999@www.wheatsfield.coop
SUMMARY:Double Deal Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Every other Tuesday* our Co+op Deals and Member-Owner Extras sales flyers overlap! You save on last week’s flyers and the upcoming week’s flyers at the same time! See this week’s deals! \n*There is the occasional three week sale cycle. 
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/double-deal-tuesday-161/
CATEGORIES:Sales & Deals
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250404
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250405
DTSTAMP:20250303T183410Z
CREATED:20250303T183410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T183410Z
UID:37323-1743724800-1743811199@www.wheatsfield.coop
SUMMARY:Fresh Fish Friday
DESCRIPTION:It’s Fresh Fish Friday! Save 15% on all fresh fish and seafood every Friday during Lent. Everyone saves\, while supplies last.
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/fresh-fish-friday-10/
CATEGORIES:Sales & Deals
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250410T190000
DTSTAMP:20250306T202334Z
CREATED:20250306T202334Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250306T202334Z
UID:37416-1744306200-1744311600@www.wheatsfield.coop
SUMMARY:CLASS - Starting Solids: Purees & Baby-Led Weaning
DESCRIPTION:Getting ready to introduce solid foods to your baby or struggling with how much—or what—they should be eating? Unsure whether to follow traditional weaning or try baby-led weaning? Join this introductory class led by a registered dietitian to learn about your baby’s nutritional needs and discover strategies to foster a healthy\, positive relationship with food! \nMeet the Instructor! \nKimberly Baishnab (Korff) is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified lactation specialist who has a passion for all things cultural foods and culinary nutrition. Kimberly provides nutrition counseling and local workshops to promote a positive relationship with food for everyone in your family. Join Kimberly in the kitchen and the classroom to learn more about using food to nourish your body and soul\, ensuring a happy\, healthy life for your whole family. \nIf you have specific dietary restrictions\, please reach out to us in advance before signing up for the class at events@wheatsfield.coop or by calling the co-op at 515-232-4094 and speaking with Sheba Wright\, Education Coordinator. \nLimited substitutions can be made during the class.
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/class-starting-solids-purees-baby-led-weaning/
CATEGORIES:Community Room
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250411
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250412
DTSTAMP:20250303T183518Z
CREATED:20250303T183518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T183518Z
UID:37325-1744329600-1744415999@www.wheatsfield.coop
SUMMARY:Fresh Fish Friday
DESCRIPTION:It’s Fresh Fish Friday! Save 15% on all fresh fish and seafood every Friday during Lent. Everyone saves\, while supplies last.
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/fresh-fish-friday-11/
CATEGORIES:Sales & Deals
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250415
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250416
DTSTAMP:20250303T180743Z
CREATED:20250303T180743Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T180743Z
UID:37307-1744675200-1744761599@www.wheatsfield.coop
SUMMARY:Double Deal Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Every other Tuesday* our Co+op Deals and Member-Owner Extras sales flyers overlap! You save on last week’s flyers and the upcoming week’s flyers at the same time! See this week’s deals! \n*There is the occasional three week sale cycle. 
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/double-deal-tuesday-162/
CATEGORIES:Sales & Deals
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250416T193000
DTSTAMP:20250303T212713Z
CREATED:20250303T212713Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T212713Z
UID:37355-1744822800-1744831800@www.wheatsfield.coop
SUMMARY:Apr 2025 Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:5-7:30pm Community Room\nMember-owners\, please RSVP if you wish to attend so we can plan accordingly and print meeting materials for you. \nPlease RSVP by emailing Linda Johnson\, General Manager at Linda_j@wheatsfield.coop
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/apr-2025-board-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Board
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250418
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250419
DTSTAMP:20250303T183638Z
CREATED:20250303T183638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T183638Z
UID:37327-1744934400-1745020799@www.wheatsfield.coop
SUMMARY:Fresh Fish Friday
DESCRIPTION:It’s Fresh Fish Friday! Save 15% on all fresh fish and seafood every Friday during Lent. Everyone saves\, while supplies last.
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/fresh-fish-friday-12/
CATEGORIES:Sales & Deals
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250421T191500
DTSTAMP:20250307T162416Z
CREATED:20250307T162416Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T162416Z
UID:37422-1745259300-1745262900@www.wheatsfield.coop
SUMMARY:EARTH MONTH CLASS - Beginner Bike Repair
DESCRIPTION:Curious about bike maintenance? Learn how to fix a flat\, oil your chain\, and keep your bike in top shape with simple preventative care. Avoid costly repairs down the road by joining the legendary Ronn Ritz\, owner of Skunk River Cycles\, for an engaging session on the fundamentals of bike repair. Ronn will not have time to work on each bike in the class\, but you can address specific questions if you bring your bike. \nClass location: Store Front Bike Racks (Rain location: East Teaching Kitchen) \nMeet the Instructor! \nRonn Ritz is the owner of Skunk River Cycles in downtown Ames.
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/earth-month-class-beginner-bike-repair/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250422T190000
DTSTAMP:20250307T165701Z
CREATED:20250307T165701Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T165701Z
UID:37427-1745344800-1745348400@www.wheatsfield.coop
SUMMARY:EARTH MONTH CLASS - Composting with Worms!
DESCRIPTION:Join us to discover just how easy it is to turn your food scraps into nutrient-rich compost! Vermiculture\, or composting with worms\, is a simple and efficient method perfect for both homeowners and apartment dwellers. With just a small bin and some hardworking worms\, you can compost food waste year-round—no backyard required! In this class\, you’ll learn everything you need to get started\, and you’ll even take home your own worms to kick-start your composting journey.  \nMeet the Instructor! \nSteve Libbey started composting in earnest in the early 1990s turning over\, literally\, tons of waste as the Coordinator of the Seattle Zoo’s composting/recycling program.  Subsequently achieving neither fame nor fortune\, Steve continues to garden and compost in hot piles and with worms.
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/earth-month-class-composting-with-worms/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250425T180000
DTSTAMP:20250408T202350Z
CREATED:20250408T200357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T202350Z
UID:37629-1745596800-1745604000@www.wheatsfield.coop
SUMMARY:EARTH WEEK EVENT - Plant Some Seeds & DIY Seed Bombs
DESCRIPTION:Plant Some Seeds & DIY Seed Bombs!\nLets celebrate Earth Day! NO RSVP NEEDED! \nBig and small\, come one\, come all! Join Co-op Board Members and plant some seeds and/or seed bombs in the community room. \nWe will offer this event twice – April 25 4:00-6:00 PM | April 26 11:00-1:00 PM \nA selection of seeds\, reclaimed egg cartons\, soil\, and materials provided! Come get your hands a little dirty\, and start some seeds for your garden! While supplies last.
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/earth-week-event-plant-some-seeds-diy-seed-bombs/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T103000
DTSTAMP:20250307T173921Z
CREATED:20250307T173921Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250307T173921Z
UID:37433-1745659800-1745663400@www.wheatsfield.coop
SUMMARY:EARTH MONTH CLASS - Beginner Bike Repair
DESCRIPTION:Curious about bike maintenance? Learn how to fix a flat\, oil your chain\, and keep your bike in top shape with simple preventative care. Avoid costly repairs down the road by joining the legendary Ronn Ritz\, owner of Skunk River Cycles\, for an engaging session on the fundamentals of bike repair. Ronn will not have time to work on each bike in the class\, but you can address specific questions if you bring your bike. Class location: Store Front Bike Racks (Rain location: East Teaching Kitchen)  \nMeet the Instructor! \nRonn Ritz is the owner of Skunk River Cycles in downtown Ames. \nClass Location \nStore Front Bike Racks (Rain Location – East Teaching Kitchen)
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/earth-month-class-beginner-bike-repair-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250426T130000
DTSTAMP:20250408T202314Z
CREATED:20250408T202314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250408T202314Z
UID:37639-1745665200-1745672400@www.wheatsfield.coop
SUMMARY:EARTH DAY CLASS - Plant Some Seeds & DIY Seed Bombs
DESCRIPTION:Plant Some Seeds & DIY Seed Bombs!\nLets celebrate Earth Day! NO RSVP NEEDED! \nBig and small\, come one\, come all! Join Co-op Board Members and plant some seeds and/or seed bombs in the community room. \nWe will offer this event twice – April 25 4:00-6:00 PM | April 26 11:00-1:00 PM \nA selection of seeds\, reclaimed egg cartons\, soil\, and materials provided! Come get your hands a little dirty\, and start some seeds for your garden! While supplies last.
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/earth-day-class-plant-some-seeds-diy-seed-bombs/
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250429
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250430
DTSTAMP:20250303T181632Z
CREATED:20250303T181632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250303T181632Z
UID:37309-1745884800-1745971199@www.wheatsfield.coop
SUMMARY:Double Deal Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:Every other Tuesday* our Co+op Deals and Member-Owner Extras sales flyers overlap! You save on last week’s flyers and the upcoming week’s flyers at the same time! See this week’s deals! \n*There is the occasional three week sale cycle. 
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/double-deal-tuesday-163/
CATEGORIES:Sales & Deals
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250429T183000
DTSTAMP:20250331T162004Z
CREATED:20250320T213414Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T162004Z
UID:37508-1745946000-1745951400@www.wheatsfield.coop
SUMMARY:COMMUNITY CLASS: Wild Foraging
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a foraging class at Ada Hayden Park\, where we’ll explore the natural abundance of edible and medicinal plants growing in our local landscape. Led by Crystal Jewell\, a Neuroscience Graduate Student at Iowa State and Science Communicator\, this class will teach you how to identify\, harvest\, and use a variety of wild plants safely and sustainably. We’ll cover key identification techniques\, ethical harvesting practices\, and traditional uses of native and naturalized species found in the park. Be prepared for a leisurely walk on uneven terrain. Bring a notebook\, a field guide (if you have one)\, and a sense of curiosity! \nPLEASE NOTE: Foraging is prohibited in the park and no plants will be removed. This is an informational class only. \nClass Location \nAda Hayden Park – 5205 Grand Avenue – We will meet next to the picnic shelter in the main parking lot by the lake. \nMeet the Instructor! \nCrystal Jewell M.S. is a science communicator and PhD student studying the neuroscience of mindfulness. Outside of academia\, she nourishes her passion for food sovereignty through foraging\, gardening\, herbalism\, and experimenting with traditional food preservation. \n 
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/hands-on-class-wild-foraging/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250430T180000
DTSTAMP:20250107T195347Z
CREATED:20250107T195347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250107T195347Z
UID:36897-1746034200-1746036000@www.wheatsfield.coop
SUMMARY:New Member Orientation
DESCRIPTION:New to the Co-op? Sit down with a Co-op staff member and other new member-owners to learn more about the history and mission of the Co-op\, how to place case pre-orders\, go on a tour and receive other general information about the Co-op. Always on the last Wednesday of the month\, 5:30pm. Please RSVP by calling 515-232-4094 or emailing events@wheatsfield.coop. \nStudent Discount welcome as well!
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/new-member-orientation-22/
CATEGORIES:Community Room
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250506T190000
DTSTAMP:20250402T200132Z
CREATED:20250402T200132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T200132Z
UID:37614-1746552600-1746558000@www.wheatsfield.coop
SUMMARY:KIDS COOKING CLASS - Energy Bites
DESCRIPTION:Get your kids (ages 4-18) in the kitchen with this fun and tasty hands-on cooking class! Kids will build their own nutritious energy bites\, fully customizing it to their own liking. Along the way we will explore the nutrition of different ingredients and develop an easy yet balanced snack from a local registered dietitian. \nMeet the Instructor! \nKimberly Baishnab (Korff) is a registered dietitian nutritionist and certified lactation specialist\, specializing in infant and child feeding (starting solids\, picky eating\, and everything in between!)\, cultural foods and culinary nutrition. Kimberly provides nutrition counseling and local workshops to promote a positive relationship with food for everyone in your family. Join Kimberly in the kitchen and the classroom to learn more about your child’s health and raising adventurous\, well-nourished eaters! \nWhat we’re making! \nChocolate Date Energy Bites \nBasic No-Bake Oat Energy Bites \nIf you have specific dietary restrictions\, please reach out to us in advance before signing up for the class at events@wheatsfield.coop or by calling the co-op at 515-232-4094 and speaking with Sheba Wright\, Education Coordinator. \nLimited substitutions can be made during the class.
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/kids-cooking-class-energy-bites/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250508T190000
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SUMMARY:HANDS-ON CLASS - Grow Microgreens at Home!
DESCRIPTION:Microgreens are quick and easy to grow. With a sunny window or simple light you can grow your own in just a week or two. Join Kate Solko owner-operator of Root to Rise Farm for a hands-on class\, where you will learn about selecting micro seeds\, suitable repurposed containers\, microgreen seeding and watering\, and finding the perfect spot in your kitchen. Attendees will start their own broccoli microgreens and pea shoots to take home\, and receive recipes for creative ways to use their homegrown micros. \nMeet the Instructor! \nRoot to Rise Farm is a modern family farm\, woman-owned and operated\, using bio-intensive and regenerative practices to craft sustainable systems on the farm. Kate Solko and her family work hard to grow beautiful Certified Organic vegetables and culinary herbs for their community here in Ames. \nIf you have specific dietary restrictions\, please reach out to us in advance before signing up for the class at events@wheatsfield.coop or by calling the co-op at 515-232-4094 and speaking with Sheba Wright\, Education Coordinator. \nLimited substitutions can be made during the class.
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/hands-on-class-grow-microgreens-at-home/
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SUMMARY:COMMUNITY CLASS - Grow Anywhere: Container Gardening Basics
DESCRIPTION:Gardening can happen in spaces of all sizes. Join Kaitlyn Scheuermann\, Registered Dietitian and Master Gardener\, to learn how to take your gardening anywhere – a patio\, a windowsill\, or a porch! We will cover all the basics of gardening in containers and how to get the most out of your containers this season. This won’t be a DIY class\, but we will send you home with your own seedling to get started! \nMeet the Instructor! \nKaitlyn Scheuermann is a Registered Dietitian with a passion for gardening. In her professional career\, she has developed a love of school nutrition programs and an expertise for Farm to School and school garden programs. Kaitlyn owns The Utensil Drawer where she believes in the power of gardening in healing\, in health\, and in the connection of humanity to the Earth. She spends her free time gardening with her children in her own quarter-acre garden where she grows a variety of vegetables\, flowers\, and fruits and donates them to her local pantry in honor of her son\, Noah.
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/community-class-grow-anywhere-container-gardening-basics/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250521T193000
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SUMMARY:May 2025 Board Meeting
DESCRIPTION:5-7:30pm Community Room\nMember-owners\, please RSVP if you wish to attend so we can plan accordingly and print meeting materials for you. \nPlease RSVP by emailing Linda Johnson\, General Manager at Linda_j@wheatsfield.coop
URL:https://www.wheatsfield.coop/event/may-2025-board-meeting/
CATEGORIES:Board
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