The Center for Land-Based Learning will host its Mobile Farmers Market Launch Event on Sunday, June 4 in West Sacramento.
“Come distribute and celebrate the start of a new season, grab your produce, listen to the music and enjoy a perfect summer morning in The Bridge District,” the event’s website said.
The 9:30 a.m. to noon launch will take place outside Franquette — located at 985 Bridge St. — and will feature yoga by Doma Studios, music and flowers by Wholehearted Blooms.
If you would like to attend, reservations can be made by visiting thebridgedistrict.com/event/mobile-market-launch.
The mobile market was launched in June 2021 as part of the center’s urban farm program.
Heather Lyon, program coordinator, explained that the program strives to add culturally inclusive products to better serve the city’s diverse community.
“A lot of our customers are from Afghanistan, a lot are from Eastern Europe,” Lyon said in an interview in January. “One of the things we try to do is work with them and then work with our sponsors to identify which vegetables or fruits they would like to have access to that are culturally important to them.”
Lyon pointed out that the farmers at the center will then grow these fruits and vegetables so that they can have them available on the truck.
“I think a really fun part of the truck is that as we get to know the community, it becomes more culturally diverse with all kinds of products, especially from the Middle East,” she pointed out.
To learn more, visit dailydemocrat.com/2023/02/01/west-sacramento-mobile-farmers-market-serves-citys-diverse-population-focus-on-west-sacramento.
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Matchbook Wines will host a live music and food truck event from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at its tasting room located at 12300 Couty Road 92B in Zamora.
The Cover Up Band will perform from 4:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. and the Outlaw Cuisine food truck will be available from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.
“In support of our local food truck, no outside food is permitted on food truck event days,” the event’s website said.
For more information, go to matchbookwines.com/events/i-scream-for-the-geoffrey-miller-band-copy-copy-3.
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A Yolo Juneteenth celebration will be held from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, June 4 at the UC Davis Conference Center located at 550 Alumni Lane in Davis.
“This family celebration will include live entertainment, a Black-owned business market, academic talks, music, local authors, theatrical dance performances, a raffle, and Black-owned food vendors,” says the press release of the event. “This year, organizers will focus on family and restoration by choosing ‘Together We Heal’ as the theme.”
Several performances are scheduled, including the Grant High School Drumline, dancers from Kast Academy, local gospel singer Samona Whiteside and local dance teacher Tina Rogers, among others.
“A panel of Aggie Black Excellence scholars will share their latest advances in health and healing,” the statement added. “Attendees will have the opportunity to meet and chat with local authors Nikki Shannon Smith, Anya Jaleane, Latrice Bankhead and Theanne Griffith. Oak Park’s Underground Books will be there to provide book signings and sales.
For more information, visit yolojuneteenth.org.
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The Downtown Woodland Food Truck Mania returns next Sunday, June 4 at 428 First St.
“Join us the first Sunday of every month at Downtown Woodland…for a delicious lineup of gourmet food trucks,” the event’s website pointed out. “Food Truck Mania brings communities together through shared dining experiences and family entertainment.”
The 4-8 p.m. event will feature Bangin’ Bowls, Kado’s Asian Grill, Smokin’ Ewe, Hefty gyros, Mini Donut Shack, I SCREAM Yogurt and Drewskis.
“We look forward to providing you with a safe and positive space to create lasting memories with family and friends at one (or more) of our many event locations,” the website added. “For your safety, the food trucks comply with all applicable health standards and use online ordering systems to create a contactless experience.”
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