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Soup Fest!
Thursday, November 6th
11:00 – 1:00 and 5:00 – 7:00
$8 for adults, $4 for children
Asbury United Methodist Church’s Women’s Association invites you to its 25th Annual Soup Fest. Meals include a bowl of delicious soup (choice of Chicken Noodle, Broccoli Cheese, Ham & Bean, or Baked Potato), salad, bread, drink, and dessert. Carry out soup will also be available. Tickets are available at the door.

Kansas Farm Bureau Documentary
The Care & Feeding of Farm Animals
Monday, November 17th 9:30 pm on KTWU
The latest in a series of award-winning Kansas Farm Bureau television documentaries will illustrate the care, empathy and passion involved in raising animals for food. Local producers Amy and Dan Saunders are featured.

A Taste of the Holidays
Thursday, November 6th
5:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Join Whole Foods Market for its annual seasonal sampling, A Taste of the Holidays. For your pleasure each team has prepared a feast of holiday favorites. Come enjoy great food and go home with fantastic ideas for your upcoming holiday season.

CommUnity Giving Day – Les Dames D'Escoffier
Thursday, November 20th
Les Dames D'Escoffier/Kansas City Chapter and Whole Foods Market is hosting a 5% CommUnity Giving Day. Les Dames D'Escoffier is an international organization of woman leaders who create a supportive culture in their communities to achieve excellence in the food, beverage and hospitality professions. The Les Dames D'Escoffier International chapters have raised approximately $3 million to fund philanthropic endeavors like culinary scholarships, food service training for underprivileged women, culinary libraries and the Green Tables Civic Agriculture and Garden Initiative. Visit www.ldei.org to read about chapter news and activities.

Dining with Diabetes
Thursdays, October 30, November 6, 13 & 20
3:00 – 5:00 pm
Complications of diabetes can be prevented if blood sugar is controlled most of the time. Following a meal plan is the first step. Learn how to fix healthful and tasty meals. A local pharmacist will provide an update on diabetic medications. Instructors: Nichole Burnett, MS, RD/LD, Extension Agent, Family and Consumer Sciences, Theresa Becker, RN, MS, Johnson County Health Department, Master Food Volunteers and Sarah Hare, PharmD, Hen House Pharmacy. Location: Johnson County K-State Research and Extension, 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe. Fee: $20 per person, or $30 per household. Call (913) 715-7000 to register. Visit www.johnson.ksu.edu for details.

Quick Meals for Busy People Series
Wednesday, November 5
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. or 6 – 7:30 p.m. (program repeated in the evening)
Advance registration is required (913) 715-7017.
Each hands-on class in this series features a healthy recipe, balanced meal plan and simple food preparation. Instructors: Judy Kester, Family Nutrition Program, and Master Food Volunteers. Location: Johnson County K-State Research and Extension, 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe. Fee: $3 per class (scholarships available). Visit www.johnson.ksu.edu for details.

Lunch 'n Learn Series
Wednesdays, November 12, & December 10
Noon – 1:00 p.m.
With prices rising on almost everything, it is more important than ever to start adopting habits that can play a role in improving your health and wealth. This series presents 25 behavior-change strategies that can be applied to simultaneously improve both your health and personal finances. Instructors: Nichole Burnett, MS, RD/LD, and Valeria Edwards, Family and Consumer Sciences Extension Agents and Extension Master Food Volunteers. Location: Johnson County K-State Research and Extension, 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe. Fee: $15 for the series. Call (913) 715-7000 to register. Visit www.johnson.ksu.edu for details.

Starting a Food Business
Thursday, November 13
6:30 p.m.
Are you thinking about turning grandma’s jelly recipe, your killer BBQ sauce, or your garden produce into a new business venture? Would you like to sell them at community events, get them on a grocery store shelf or even open up your own store front? If you are, consider attending this class and learn:

rules and regulations for setting up a licensed kitchen
food safety and good manufacturing practices
labeling, container, weight and measurement requirements
steps and resources for starting a small business

Location: Johnson County K-State Research and Extension, 11811 S. Sunset Drive, Olathe. Fee: $10. Call (913) 715-7000 to register. Visit www.johnson.ksu.edu for details.