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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250726T100000
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UID:4732-1753524000-1753531200@freshnewlondon.org
SUMMARY:Teas\, Jams\, Tortillas - A Preservation Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Our Medicine-Making Workshop is one of our most popular summer workshops. This year\, we’ve added an ancient preservation practice…YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS IT!!
URL:https://freshnewlondon.org/event/teas-jams-tortillas-a-preservation-workshop/
LOCATION:Mercer St Garden\, 51 Mercer St\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:community,Education,Summer
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRESH New London":MAILTO:info@freshnewlondon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250724T183000
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UID:4627-1753376400-1753381800@freshnewlondon.org
SUMMARY:Harvesting Community Series - Garden Sips Party
DESCRIPTION:Connecting Communities is one of FRESH New London’s three buckets of work.  We bring together our community to connect\, grow our collective power\, and make systemic change. We strive to create opportunities for develop a deeper relationship with one another and with their environment.  This year\, we developed a series of workshops that will bring our community gardeners as well as the greater FRESH community together for fun and relationship building. \nWe are hosting a workshop on usings herbs to create refreshing mocktails to sip and enjoy your garden space.\nLocation: Mercer Street Community Garden\, 51 Mercer St. New London\, CT
URL:https://freshnewlondon.org/event/harvestingcommunity-garden-sips/
LOCATION:Mercer St Garden\, 51 Mercer St\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:community,Summer
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250719T120000
DTSTAMP:20250702T200321Z
CREATED:20250702T200321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T200321Z
UID:4751-1752919200-1752926400@freshnewlondon.org
SUMMARY:Community Work Day
DESCRIPTION:FRESH invites you to join us for community work days. We will work at one of our locations doing a variety of work including weeding\, cleaning\, building\, harvesting\, and more.
URL:https://freshnewlondon.org/event/community-work-day-2/
LOCATION:Mercer St Garden\, 51 Mercer St\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:community
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRESH New London":MAILTO:info@freshnewlondon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T150000
DTSTAMP:20250529T143825Z
CREATED:20250529T143825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T143825Z
UID:4552-1752325200-1752332400@freshnewlondon.org
SUMMARY:The People's Budget Coalition
DESCRIPTION:Community Meeting Schedule – “We grow in power\, when we stand together”.
URL:https://freshnewlondon.org/event/pbcjuly/
LOCATION:The Place for CommUNITY Wellbeing\, 74 Garfield Ave\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:Advocacy,community
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ORGANIZER;CN="People's Budget Coalition":MAILTO:peoplesbudgetnl@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250712T120000
DTSTAMP:20250702T200221Z
CREATED:20250702T200221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T200221Z
UID:4747-1752314400-1752321600@freshnewlondon.org
SUMMARY:Community Work Day
DESCRIPTION:FRESH invites you to join us for community work days. We will work at one of our locations doing a variety of work including weeding\, cleaning\, building\, harvesting\, and more.
URL:https://freshnewlondon.org/event/community-work-day/
LOCATION:Mercer St Garden\, 51 Mercer St\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:community
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRESH New London":MAILTO:info@freshnewlondon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250626T180000
DTSTAMP:20250530T155218Z
CREATED:20250529T140836Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T155218Z
UID:4534-1750957200-1750960800@freshnewlondon.org
SUMMARY:Harvesting Community Series - Composting Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Connecting Communities is one of FRESH New London’s three buckets of work.  We bring together our community to connect\, grow our collective power\, and make systemic change. We strive to create opportunities for develop a deeper relationship with one another and with their environment.  This year\, we developed a series of workshops that will bring our community gardeners as well as the greater FRESH community together for fun and relationship building. \nWe are hosting a workshop on COMPOSTING!  Learn the keys to having healthy\, fertile soil for your garden\nLocation: Ledyard Street Community Garden\, 198 Ledyard St. New London\, CT
URL:https://freshnewlondon.org/event/harvestingcommunity-composting/
LOCATION:Ledyard St Garden\, 198 Ledyard St\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:community,Education
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRESH New London":MAILTO:info@freshnewlondon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250614T193000
DTSTAMP:20250604T180213Z
CREATED:20250604T180213Z
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UID:4613-1749924000-1749929400@freshnewlondon.org
SUMMARY:Graduate Banquet
DESCRIPTION:Are you graduating this year and have worked with FRESH? Come celebrate with us in your cap and gown! We’ll have food\, music\, and karaoke – tell your friends!
URL:https://freshnewlondon.org/event/graduate-banquet/
LOCATION:Mercer St Garden\, 51 Mercer St\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:community
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRESH New London":MAILTO:info@freshnewlondon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250611T200000
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CREATED:20250604T193341Z
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UID:4621-1749663000-1749672000@freshnewlondon.org
SUMMARY:Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Ever thought about building a tiny home\, converting your garage\, or adding an in-law apartment?\nCome through on Wednesday\, June 11 for a free ADU Workshop at The PLACE in New London! We’ll break down what Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) are\, how they could work in our city\, and what it takes to build one.\nHear from local folks\, check out real examples\, and see if ADUs could be a fit for you or your neighborhood.\nDinner + good convo at 5:30\nProgram starts at 6\nFree childcare provided\n74 Garfield Ave\, New London\nRSVP to NLchapter@sectclt.org\nLet’s talk housing that actually works for us.
URL:https://freshnewlondon.org/event/accessory-dwelling-units-adu-workshop/
LOCATION:The Place for CommUNITY Wellbeing\, 74 Garfield Ave\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250529T180000
DTSTAMP:20250529T135657Z
CREATED:20250528T152326Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250529T135657Z
UID:4524-1748538000-1748541600@freshnewlondon.org
SUMMARY:Harvesting Community Series - Sign Painting Party
DESCRIPTION:Connecting Communities is one of FRESH New London’s three buckets of work.  We bring together our community to connect\, grow our collective power\, and make systemic change. We strive to create opportunities for develop a deeper relationship with one another and with their environment.  This year\, we developed a series of workshops that will bring our community gardeners as well as the greater FRESH community together for fun and relationship building. \nWe hope to see you at an upcoming “Harvesting Community” event!
URL:https://freshnewlondon.org/event/harvestingcommunity-signs/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Art,community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T200000
DTSTAMP:20250416T191536Z
CREATED:20250416T161212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T191536Z
UID:4412-1747332000-1747339200@freshnewlondon.org
SUMMARY:Listening Circle: Snackbeds
DESCRIPTION:We want to hear from YOU! \n\n\nJoin us for the first Listening Circle in our 5-Year Food Justice Plan series!\n Topic: Snack Beds\n Thursday\, May 15\n 6:00 PM\n Dinner & childcare provided\n\n\nLet’s talk about small\, community-growing spaces and how they can better serve YOU and your neighbors!\n\n\n Your voice = Real change.
URL:https://freshnewlondon.org/event/listening-circle-snackbeds/
LOCATION:FRESH New London – Broad St\, 26 Broad Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320
CATEGORIES:community
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRESH New London":MAILTO:info@freshnewlondon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T130000
DTSTAMP:20250301T052722Z
CREATED:20250227T172107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T052722Z
UID:4217-1745661600-1745672400@freshnewlondon.org
SUMMARY:Spring Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Our Spring Plant Sale is the BEST place to get low-cost organically grown starter plants.  The funds we raise helps to support our youth program who worked so hard to grow these plants. \nCome pick up your early spring crops and enjoy free brick oven pizza!
URL:https://freshnewlondon.org/event/spring-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Mercer St Garden\, 51 Mercer St\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:community
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRESH New London":MAILTO:info@freshnewlondon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250329T150000
DTSTAMP:20250305T170727Z
CREATED:20250227T170648Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T170727Z
UID:4208-1743249600-1743260400@freshnewlondon.org
SUMMARY:5-Year Food Justice Plan -  Kickoff!
DESCRIPTION:In 2019\, over 250 people gave FRESH input for their 5 year urban agriculture plan: Edible NL. 15 people were selected/self volunteered to split into several committees\, including Snack Beds\, Fruit Trees\, Community Gardens\, Urban Farming Hub\, Making the Business Case\, & Values. \nWe are relaunching this process in 2025 for the next 5 years. Our conditions have changed\, our community has grown\, and we’re excited to expand!
URL:https://freshnewlondon.org/event/5-year-plan/
LOCATION:The Place for CommUNITY Wellbeing\, 74 Garfield Ave\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:community
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRESH New London":MAILTO:info@freshnewlondon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250326T183000
DTSTAMP:20250305T171044Z
CREATED:20250122T172750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250305T171044Z
UID:4105-1743006600-1743013800@freshnewlondon.org
SUMMARY:Film Screening - "Homes & Hands"
DESCRIPTION:The SECT Community Land Trust is partnering with New London Public Library to invite the public to a film screening of “Homes & Hands”\, followed by a panel discussion with community leaders. This will be a powerful evening!
URL:https://freshnewlondon.org/event/film-screening-homes-hands/
LOCATION:NL Public Library\, 63 Huntington Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:community
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250322T130000
DTSTAMP:20250301T061552Z
CREATED:20250227T165538Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T061552Z
UID:4204-1742637600-1742648400@freshnewlondon.org
SUMMARY:Pea Planting Party!
DESCRIPTION:Meet us at the Mercer St Garden for some seeding fun and brick oven pizza!
URL:https://freshnewlondon.org/event/pea-planting-party/
LOCATION:Mercer St Garden\, 51 Mercer St\, New London\, CT\, 06320\, United States
CATEGORIES:community
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ORGANIZER;CN="FRESH New London":MAILTO:info@freshnewlondon.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250321T200000
DTSTAMP:20250313T230157Z
CREATED:20250301T055450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250313T230157Z
UID:4232-1742580000-1742587200@freshnewlondon.org
SUMMARY:Adult Education Series - Farming IS Political
DESCRIPTION:Community members are welcomed to join our education series “Farming IS Political”.  We will be offering three workshops to educate residents on the issues of food access\, food sovereignty and the role of land ownership plays in fight for independence.
URL:https://freshnewlondon.org/event/adult-workshops/
LOCATION:FRESH New London – Broad St\, 26 Broad Street\, New London\, CT\, 06320
CATEGORIES:community,Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250309T170000
DTSTAMP:20250301T181037Z
CREATED:20250301T063146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250301T181037Z
UID:4244-1741510800-1741539600@freshnewlondon.org
SUMMARY:Growing Power ’25: A Cultivating Justice Workshop Series
DESCRIPTION:This event is open to everyone\, and centers BILPOC\, justice-impacted\, and low-income families. Entire families\, from babies to elders are welcome! Come for some or for all of the event! \nOur list of workshops and presenters is growing every day\, and includes sessions on: Growing and Compost\, Chicken Keeping\, Freshwater Fishing\, Beekeeping\, Organizing\, and more!  Formal schedule coming soon\, stay tuned! \nGrowing Power is an annual collab between Chicks Ahoy Farm\, and the Katal Center for Equity\, Health\, and Justice. Now in our third year\, we feature presenters who are farmers and growers in our FLOC (Farmers & Leaders of Color)\, our Pathways 2 Agriculture program\, and our Cultivating Justice leadership.
URL:https://freshnewlondon.org/event/growingpower/
LOCATION:The Artist Collective\, 1200 Albany Ave\, Hartford\, CT\, 06112\, United States
CATEGORIES:community,Education
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