BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Houston Peace & Justice Center - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://hpjc.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Houston Peace & Justice Center REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20150308T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20151101T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20160313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20161106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20190310T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20191103T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20181013T170000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20181013T220000 DTSTAMP:20260418T214840 CREATED:20180825T195909Z LAST-MODIFIED:20180825T195909Z UID:10000504-1539450000-1539468000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Harvey Anniversary Dinner and Fundraiser DESCRIPTION:What a year it has been for West Street Recovery. We started with bikes and boats and now have five staff members who rebuild homes\, help residents navigate a complex and incredibly difficult recovery\, connect families to large rebuild aid groups \, and advocate for policies that promote an equitable recovery and create lasting benefit for people of Houston. Our advocacy has gotten us invited to the Texas State Senate to testify on the FEMA Preps program\, sent families to DC to testify\, and brought the BBC\, PBS\, and 60 Minutes to Northeast Houston. \nPlease join us to celebrate our first birthday as an organization with a lovely evening at Finca Tres Robles in 2nd Ward. The night will include a farm tour\, dinner including local meat\, produce and locally brewed beverages\, and stories from the West Street team and some of the people we have worked with. It’s has been an honor to grow in relationships with families in Northeast Houston\, grassroots groups\, and all of the people and organizations who have supported us along the way. Come out and meet our staff and members\, hear what we have been up to and donate to keep this work going! \nCan’t make the event? Donate online here! \nThis is a fundraiser\, so bring your checkbooks friends! URL:https://hpjc.org/event/harvey-anniversary-dinner-and-fundraiser/ LOCATION:Finca Tres Robles\, 257 N. Greenwood \, Houston\, TX\, 77011 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Fundraiser ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/West-Street-Recovery-Logo.png ORGANIZER;CN="West Street Recovery":MAILTO:connect@weststreetrecovery.org GEO:29.7459089;-95.3136171 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Finca Tres Robles 257 N. Greenwood Houston TX 77011;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=257 N. Greenwood:geo:-95.3136171,29.7459089 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170204T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170204T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T214840 CREATED:20161231T213550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161231T213550Z UID:10000133-1486202400-1486209600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Kimchi and Fermented Vegetables DESCRIPTION:Come learn the ancient art of fermentation! It’s a way to preserve food\, harvest probiotics\, spread food cultures\, and get creative with your food. In this introductory class\, we will cover the basics of the fermentation process\, taste homemade ferments\, and you will make and take home a mason jar of your first vegetable ferment! Your gut is already thanking you. The class is based on the teachings of Sandor Katz’ book Wild Fermentation\, an essential reference for budding home fermenters. This class will use locally grown produce whenever possible\, meaning that the vegetables we ferment in class will change by the season! We have fermented cabbage\, beets\, carrots\, daikon radish\, green beans\, turnips\, mustard greens\, and more. These nutritious goods have been flavored with dill\, fennel\, oranges\, garlic\, and ginger. Come see what’s in season and make your own combination! \n10% of the proceeds to this class go to AIDA and Survival International. Two organizations that champion tribal peoples and defend their land and culture. As we celebrate their wisdom in our class we will also be sending support for their cultural practices to continue. \nScholarships are available. Please contact classes@smallplaces.org for more information. \nNOTE: This class is hosted at Finca Tres Robles urban farm located at 257 N Greenwood St\, Houston\, TX 77011. Please email classes@smallplaces.org with any questions. \nWeather Cancellation Policy: Classes may be cancelled by Finca Tres Robles in the case of severe weather; however classes will not automatically be cancelled due to rain. Please stay in contact with farm staff if concerned about weather. Classes will be rescheduled as necessary. \n\nRequirements: Closed toed shoes are required on the farm. Please wear work and weather appropriate clothing. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/kimchi-fermented-vegetables/ LOCATION:Finca Tres Robles\, 257 N. Greenwood \, Houston\, TX\, 77011 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Presentation or Lecture GEO:29.7459089;-95.3136171 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Finca Tres Robles 257 N. Greenwood Houston TX 77011;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=257 N. Greenwood:geo:-95.3136171,29.7459089 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170121T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170121T120000 DTSTAMP:20260418T214840 CREATED:20161201T164141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161201T164206Z UID:10000121-1484992800-1485000000@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Kombucha & Ginger Beer DESCRIPTION:Want to learn to make homemade Kombucha and Wild Fermented root drinks like Ginger Beer\, Turmeric Beer\, and Sunchoke Beer? They are all fermented to be full of probiotics (healthy gut!)\, nonalcoholic (less than .5 percent)\, and simple to make. Kombucha is a fermented tea that acts as an adaptogen\, which helps the body maintain homeostasis. The wild root drinks bring wild yeasts and bacteria from your environment into your system\, which makes for a happy gut. The main ingredients are simple; water\, the root or SCOBY\, and something sweet. \nCome sit among the fields of vegetables and fruits at Finca Tres Robles and practice the ancient art of fermentation. Leave with a flavored bottle of your favorite drink or a starter culture to make your own. \n10% of the proceeds to this class go to AIDA and Survival International. Two organizations that champion tribal peoples and defend their land and culture. As we celebrate their wisdom in our class we will also be sending support for their way of living to continue. \nScholarships are available. Please contact classes@smallplaces.org for more information. \nNOTE: This class is hosted at Finca Tres Robles urban farm located at 257 N Greenwood St\, Houston\, TX 77011. Please email classes@smallplaces.org with any questions. \nWeather Cancellation Policy: Classes may be cancelled by Finca Tres Robles in the case of severe weather; however classes will not automatically be cancelled due to rain. Please stay in contact with farm staff if concerned about weather. Classes will be rescheduled as necessary. \n\nRequirements: Closed toed shoes are required on the farm. Please wear work and weather appropriate clothing. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/kombucha-ginger-beer/ LOCATION:Finca Tres Robles\, 257 N. Greenwood \, Houston\, TX\, 77011 CATEGORIES:Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/kombucha.jpg GEO:29.7459089;-95.3136171 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Finca Tres Robles 257 N. Greenwood Houston TX 77011;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=257 N. Greenwood:geo:-95.3136171,29.7459089 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161203T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161203T170000 DTSTAMP:20260418T214840 CREATED:20161201T163813Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161201T163813Z UID:10000120-1480777200-1480784400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Basic Gardening: Designing and Building the Home Garden DESCRIPTION:Want to build your own home garden\, but don’t know where to start? Come learn about the design process and considerations that go into building up your garden. Learn about where the best places are for your beds\, how to build them\, and the costs involved. Walk away with the tools to get your garden built just in time for the oncoming Fall. \nNOTE: This class is hosted at Finca Tres Robles urban farm located at 257 N Greenwood St\, Houston\, TX 77011. Please email classes@smallplaces.org with any questions. \nWeather Cancellation Policy: Classes may be cancelled by Finca Tres Robles in the case of severe weather; however classes will not automatically be cancelled due to rain. Please stay in contact with farm staff if concerned about weather. Classes will be rescheduled as necessary. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/basic-gardening-designing-building-home-garden/ LOCATION:Finca Tres Robles\, 257 N. Greenwood \, Houston\, TX\, 77011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/fall-garden.jpg GEO:29.7459089;-95.3136171 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Finca Tres Robles 257 N. Greenwood Houston TX 77011;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=257 N. Greenwood:geo:-95.3136171,29.7459089 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161105T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161105T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T214840 CREATED:20160929T191508Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160929T191601Z UID:10000098-1478336400-1478343600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Sourdough Pancakes\, Dosas\, and Grain Ferments DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday Nov 5th\, 2016\nTime: 9am – 11am\nLocation: Finca Tres Robles\nCost: $40 – contact for scholarships\nDescription: \nGrains developed with the advent of agriculture and fermentation was right in step. In this introductory class\, come learn the magic of sourdough pancakes\, dosas (lentil pancakes)\, soured oats\, and fermented yogurt granola. These delicious treats are healthier than most of their off-the-shelf alternatives as fermentation breaks down the enzymes which release the full nutritional value of the grain or bean. \n10% of the proceeds to this class go to AIDA and Survival International. Two organizations that champion tribal peoples and defend their land and culture. As we celebrate their wisdom in our class we will also be sending support for their cultural practices to continue. \nScholarships are available. Please contact cobb.andrew [at] gmail.com. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/sourdough-pancakes-dosas-grain-ferments/ LOCATION:Finca Tres Robles\, 257 N. Greenwood \, Houston\, TX\, 77011 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Grains-1.jpg GEO:29.7459089;-95.3136171 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Finca Tres Robles 257 N. Greenwood Houston TX 77011;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=257 N. Greenwood:geo:-95.3136171,29.7459089 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161029T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161029T113000 DTSTAMP:20260418T214840 CREATED:20160929T192318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160929T192341Z UID:10000099-1477733400-1477740600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Lighten Your Footprint Workshop DESCRIPTION:Have you wondered what it means to be sustainable or how you might transition to a more sustainable way of living. What ways are you inspired to make changes in your lifestyle\, your neighborhood\, workplace or the Houston area that offer more care for the earth\, care for people and creates community? Through storytelling of active projects in the Houston area\, we will discuss and work together on ideas for projects\, large or small that you may have envisioned. We will share principles and ways of thinking through how to bring your goals to fruition through thoughtful design principles and concepts. This workshop is intended to empower you to go forward with your ideas of how to live more sustainably. \nInstructors are from varied backgrounds of environmental activism\, permaculture designers\, equal rights activism\, leaders in the local food community\, vegetable and fruit tree gardening educators\, urban farms and community gardens development and more. \nInstructors: Melissa Knox\, Andrew Cobb\, Cavanaugh Nweze\, Tommy Garcia-Prats URL:https://hpjc.org/event/lighten-footprint-workshop/ LOCATION:Finca Tres Robles\, 257 N. Greenwood \, Houston\, TX\, 77011 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Peace Education for Children & Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/jim-ohmart.jpeg GEO:29.7459089;-95.3136171 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Finca Tres Robles 257 N. Greenwood Houston TX 77011;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=257 N. Greenwood:geo:-95.3136171,29.7459089 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20161022T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20161022T150000 DTSTAMP:20260418T214840 CREATED:20160929T191215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20161013T131051Z UID:10000097-1477141200-1477148400@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Sauerkraut and Fermented Vegetables DESCRIPTION:Date: Saturday Oct 22nd\, 2016\nTime: 9am – 11am\nLocation: Finca Tres Robles\nCost: $40 – contact for scholarships\nDescription: \nCome learn the ancient art of fermentation! It’s a way to preserve food\, harvest probiotics\, spread food cultures\, and get creative with your food. In this introductory class\, we will cover the basics of the fermentation process\, taste homemade ferments\, and you will make and take home a mason jar of your first vegetable ferment! Your gut is already thanking you. The class is based on the teachings of Sandor Katz’ book Wild Fermentation\, an essential reference for budding home fermenters. \nThis class will use locally grown produce whenever possible\, meaning that the vegetables we ferment in class will change by the season! We have fermented cabbage\, beets\, carrots\, daikon radish\, green beans\, turnips\, mustard greens\, and more. These nutritious goods have been flavored with dill\, fennel\, oranges\, garlic\, and ginger. Come see what’s in season and make your own combination! \n10% of the proceeds to this class go to AIDA and Survival International. Two organizations that champion tribal peoples and defend their land and culture. As we celebrate their wisdom in our class we will also be sending support for their cultural practices to continue. \nScholarships are available. Please contact cobb.andrew [at] gmail.com. URL:https://hpjc.org/event/sauerkraut-fermented-vegetables/ LOCATION:Finca Tres Robles\, 257 N. Greenwood \, Houston\, TX\, 77011 CATEGORIES:Environmental & Environmental Justice,Peace Education for Children & Families ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/Ferm-VEg.png GEO:29.7459089;-95.3136171 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Finca Tres Robles 257 N. Greenwood Houston TX 77011;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=257 N. Greenwood:geo:-95.3136171,29.7459089 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160618T090000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160618T110000 DTSTAMP:20260418T214840 CREATED:20160611T000603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20160616T154707Z UID:10000062-1466240400-1466247600@hpjc.org SUMMARY:Kombucha and Fermented Drinks DESCRIPTION:Want to learn to make homemade Kombucha and Wild Fermented root drinks like Ginger Beer\, Turmeric Beer\, and Sunchoke Beer? They are all fermented to be full of probiotics (healthy gut!)\, non-alcoholic (less than .5 percent)\, and simple to make. The main ingredients are water\, the root or SCOBY\, and something sweet. Come sit among the fields of vegetables and fruits at Finca Tres Robles and practice the ancient art of fermentation. Leave with a flavored bottle of your favorite drink or a starter culture to make your own. \n  \nRegistration is online URL:https://hpjc.org/event/kombucha-and-fermented-drinks/ LOCATION:Finca Tres Robles\, 257 N. Greenwood \, Houston\, TX\, 77011 CATEGORIES:Non-HPJC Meeting,Peace Education for Children & Families,Presentation or Lecture ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://hpjc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/Fermentation-process.jpg GEO:29.7459089;-95.3136171 X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Finca Tres Robles 257 N. Greenwood Houston TX 77011;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=257 N. Greenwood:geo:-95.3136171,29.7459089 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR