Toronto Mediatheque

At the NFB (National Film Board of Canada) Mediatheque in Toronto, Ontario, Canada,  the following free Green Screens  event will occur:

FREE

GREEN SCREENS presents WORST CASE SCENARIO

September 1 at 7 pm

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On July 17th, the Bicycle Safety Rodeo for children was a hands-on learning experience about bicycle safety.

It was held in the parking lot of  the Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Church, 414, Royal York Road (at Melrose), Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

For more info about the Bicycle Safety Rodeo events, please contact:
Nando Tullo,  State Farm Insurance Companies
416-253-4979; toll free 1-877-853-3276
nando@nandotullo.com

Sponsored by State Farm Insurance, this free program turned out to be great fun for the children as shown in the following SweetLoveable Video.

Free Green Screens Animation Workshop for Adults

REMIXING OUR WORLD
A special Green Screens animation workshop for adults

August 4 at 7 PM
NFB MEDIATHEQUE
FREE!

In Toronto, Ontario, Canada, you can create your own short animated film about the environment and bring your vision to life! Participants will arrange cut-out images from magazines to critically address environmental issues and superimpose them on an untouched landscape – remixing the portrayal of our environment and challenging how we think about it. A fun hands-on experience with stop-motion animation, whether it’s your first or fiftieth time!

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GREEN SCREENS presents

HOMEGROWN FILMS at the NFB Cinema
Wednesday, July 7

at 7 PM – FREE ADMISSION

A program in Toronto, Ontario, that highlights the importance of sustainable agriculture and celebrates local food practices. A panel discussion and reception follow the screening – sample local produce and discuss the importance of supporting local farmers in Ontario, Canada.

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Poverty Action for Change Coalition (PACC) announces the “Glean On Me…When You’re Not Strong” program.

” Glean On Me…When You’re Not Strong” kicks of Wednesday,  June 7, 2010, for anyone wishing to “Glean” (pick) some fresh strawberries for free. Also, free transportation is provided, but you must supply refreshments. This “Glean On Me” outing will occur at a local strawberry farm.

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Due to persistent rain and safety reasons, the Bicycle Rodeo Safety program on Saturday, June 26th was rescheduled to the new date, Saturday, July 17, 2010, This safety cycling event will be occur from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm in the parking lot of  the Cornerstone Christian Fellowship Church, 414, Royal York Road (at Melrose), Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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GREEN SCREENS presents HOMEGROWN FILMS

July 7 at 7 PM
FREE
National Film Board of Canada (NFB)
Cinema – 150 John Street (at the corner of Richmond Street West and John Street), Toronto, Ontario, Canada

A collection of National Film Board of Canada shorts highlights the importance of sustainable agriculture and celebrates local food practices. A panel discussion and reception follow the National Film Board of Canada screening – sample local produce and discuss the importance of supporting local farmers.

Featuring:

Earth to Mouth
Directed by Yung Chang, 2002, 41 min
Filmed at the Wing Fong Farm in Ontario, this documentary follows the tilling, planting and harvesting of Asian vegetables destined for Chinese markets and restaurants.

The panel discussion will feature Wally Seccombe, Chair, Everdale Farms; Lauren Baker, Director, Sustain Ontario; and Susan Murray, Director of Communications, Greenbelt Foundation. Samples of local food will be provided by Karma Cooperative.

Please arrive early at the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) Cinema as capacity is limited, and seats are available on a first come, first serve basis.

For more information, please call 416-973-3012 or visit www.onf-nfb.gc.ca/eng/mediatheque.

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