Reply #213: Greening of Cuba movie; Marra farm just wouth of Seattle 9/13 [View All]

[eridani]

YOU ARE INVITED to the Annual Summer Movie in the Park!

Community Alliance for Global Justice and Lettuce Link co-present “The Greening of Cuba” and “Zapata’s Garden/ El Huerto de Zapata”. Bi-lingual discussion to follow the films.

When: Saturday, September 13, 2008
7:00 PM - Rain or Shine!

Where: Marra Farm
Address: 9026 4th Ave S. 98108 (Located in the South Park Neighborhood, just south of S. Cloverdale and 5th Avenue S. – see directions below.) The film will be shown in the Lettuce Link garden, in the NW corner of the farm. Carpooling highly encouraged – please contact CAGJ at 206.405.4600 if you either want a ride or can give a ride!

Suggested donation: $10. (No one turned away for lack of funds)

What to Bring: blankets, your kids, and snacks or a dessert to share! We’ll have freshly roasted corn and drinks available!

More about the Films:

“The Greening of Cuba”

A Food First film that profiles Cuban farmers and scientists working to reinvent a sustainable agriculture, based on ecological principles and local knowledge rather than imported agricultural inputs. In their quest for self sufficiency, Cubans combine time-tested traditional methods with cutting edge bio-technology.


“Zapata’s Garden/ El Huerto de Zapata”

Shot and produced by indigenous men and women video makers in the Autonomous Municipaltiy of Emiliano Zapata, this video looks at the new society that the Zapatista’s are building. Zapata’s Garden shows how this new municipality is fighting the effects of globalization and government corruption through their work in their collective garden. Community members talk about the importance of collective work in building this new society.

More about Marra Farm:

Marra Farm is a model urban community farm engaging people in sustainable agriculture and education while enhancing local food security. Tucked into the South Park neighborhood of Seattle, it has 4 acres of historic preserved farmland. It is one of the last two remaining pieces of original agricultural land in Seattle. Marra Farm generates tons of fresh, organic produce, with more than 13,000 pounds grown each year. In addition to residents growing food for their own families, distribution includes donations to local residents and the senior lunch program through the Providence Regina House Food Bank, Mien senior citizens, and Concord Elementary School students and their families.

http://www.solid-ground.org/Programs/Nutrition/Marra/

Driving and Bus Directions:

Southbound – from 99 via First Avenue South Bridge

Head southbound on 99. Go over the First Ave. South Bridge. Stay in the right lane. Exit at the FIRST exit, South Park/Cloverdale Exit. Stay to the left as the road y’s. At the stop sign, turn LEFT. You will be on First Ave. S. At the next stop sign (approx. 200 yards), turn left onto Cloverdale Street and head east. You will be crossing several lanes of traffic and will be going under 509 at this point. Turn RIGHT at 5th Ave. South. Turn RIGHT at Henderson, and then LEFT on 4th Avenue South. The Lettuce Link garden will be on your left.


Southbound from I-5
Take the Swift/Albro Exit. Turn right at the bottom of the off ramp. Follow Road to E. Marginal Way. Turn LEFT. Head south on East Marginal Way 3 lights. Turn RIGHT and go over the 16th Avenue South Bridge. At the first light, turn RIGHT onto Cloverdale, the main street in South Park. Turn LEFT at 5th Ave. South. Turn RIGHT at Henderson, and then LEFT on 4th Avenue South. The Lettuce Link garden will be on your left.

BUS ROUTES # 130, 132, and 60:
Bus Stop for #130 from downtown is at 5th and Cloverdale.
Bus Stop for #132 from downtown is at 8th and Cloverdale.
Bus Stop for #60 from Capitol Hill/Beacon Hill neighborhood stops at 5th and Cloverdale.



From downtown, get off at the stops mentioned above. Walk west to 5th Avenue South and turn LEFT. Turn RIGHT at Henderson, and then LEFT on 4th Avenue South. The Lettuce Link garden will be on your left.

For more information: 206-405-4600 or contact_us {at} seattleglobaljustice.org.