Suggested Email Subject Heading: BC Events Tour Sept 18 - Oct 1: Genetic Modification and the Future of Food

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Events Tour Notice - Public Forums in British Columbia: "Genetic Modification and the Future of Food"

September 18 - October 1, 2011. Kelowna, Nelson, Grand Forks, Osoyoos, Keremeos, Princeton, Langley, Vancouver, Bella Coola, Richmond, Comox, Campbell River! See below for details.

Featuring Lucy Sharratt, Coordinator, Canadian Biotechnology Action Network, Ottawa

Genetically modified (GM) crops and foods are a threat to the environment and to the future of organic food and farming. What GM foods are on the market and what is coming? What actions can we take to stop GM apples, salmon and alfalfa? Join us to get the latest information and ask your questions!

Presented by the Canadian Biotechnology Action Network and The Society for a GE Free BC in collaboration with the Okanagan Greens Society, Council of Canadians Vancouver, Health Action Network Society (HANS), Alex Atamanenko MP for BC Southern Interior, Bella Coola Valley Sustainable Agricultural Society, Grand Forks Agricultural Society, GE Free Comox, Save Our Similkameen (SOS).

Come on out! Help us publicize! For info, updates, event posters and flyers see: http://www.cban.ca/events

Sunday September 18
Kelowna
CBAN @ the 6th Annual Organic Okanagan Festival, Kelowna
1:00-1:45 Lucy Sharratt, CBAN Coordinator, speaking in the Pyramid
11:00 – 5:00 visit the CBAN info table!
Location: Summerhill Pyramid Winery, 4870 Chute Lake Road, Kelowna

Enjoy the lecture series and films, live music, children's entertainment and the entire marketplace with over 70 green living exhibitors! Enjoy, sample, shop and learn with Activist Alley, the Green Building Expo, an Organic Farmer's Market and much more! For more information www.okanagangreens.ca

Admission: Festival general admission is $6 plus a non-perishable food item for the Kelowna Community Food Bank. Students $4, Children under 10 FREE! Bike riders FREE!

Monday September 19
Nelson
7:00 – 9:00PM, United Church Hall, Nelson, Free Admission
Featuring Lucy Sharratt, CBAN Coordinator, with food systems activist Abra Brynne, Jon Steinman of Deconstructing Dinner and GE Free Kootenays, and Alex Atamanenko, MP for BC Southern Interior.
Hosted by Alex Atamanenko, MP for BC Southern Interior. Co-sponsored by CBAN and The Society for a GE Free BC.

Tuesday September 20
Grand Forks
7:00 - 9:00PM Grand Forks Seniors Hall, 565 71st Avenue, Free Admission
Featuring Lucy Sharratt, CBAN Coordinator, with April Reeves of The Society for a GE Free BC and Alex Atamanenko, MP for BC Southern Interior.
Hosted by Alex Atamanenko, MP for BC Southern Interior. Co-sponsored by CBAN, The Society for a GE Free BC, and the Grand Forks Agricultural Society.

Wednesday September 21
Osoyoos
2:00 PM Sonora Centre, 8505 68th Avenue, Osoyoos, Free Admission
Featuring Lucy Sharratt, CBAN Coordinator, with Allan Patton, Oliver farmer and Regional District director and Alex Atamanenko, MP for BC Southern Interior.
Hosted by Alex Atamanenko, MP for BC Southern Interior. Co-sponsored by CBAN and The Society for a GE Free BC.

Wednesday September 21
Keremeos
7:00 - 9:00 PM Victory Hall, 427 7th Avenue, Keremeos, Free Admission
Featuring Lucy Sharratt, CBAN Coordinator, with April Reeves of The Society for a GE Free BC and Alex Atamanenko, MP for BC Southern Interior.
Hosted by Alex Atamanenko, MP for BC Southern Interior. Co-sponsored by CBAN and The Society for a GE Free BC.

Thursday, September 22
Princeton
7:00 - 9:00PM Princeton Legion, 170 Bridge Street, Free Admission
Featuring Lucy Sharratt, CBAN Coordinator, with April Reeves of The Society for a GE Free BC and Alex Atamanenko, MP for BC Southern Interior.
Hosted by Alex Atamanenko, MP for BC Southern Interior. Co-sponsored by CBAN, The Society for a GE Free BC, Save Our Similkameen (SOS)

Saturday September 24
Langley
Find the CBAN table and talk to Lucy Sharratt, CBAN Coordinator
2-6:00 PM Nature's Fare store, Langley
#120 – 19880 Langley Bypass 200th, St. Access

Monday September 26
Vancouver
7:00PM-9:00PM Vancouver Public Library, Peter McKay + Van Dusen rooms, Free Admission
Featuring Lucy Sharratt, CBAN Coordinator.
Presented by CBAN, the Society for a GE Free BC, Vancouver Council of Canadians, and Health Action Network Society (HANS)

Posters and flyers now online at http://www.cban.ca/events

Tuesday September 27
Bella Coola
7:00PM-9:00PM Bella Coola Valley Inn, Banquet Hall
Featuring Lucy Sharratt, CBAN Coordinator.
Presented by CBAN, The Society for a GE Free BC, and Bella Coola Valley Sustainable Agricultural Society

Thursday September 29
Richmond
7:00PM-9:00PM, Ralph Fisher Auditorium, Richmond Hospital
Featuring Lucy Sharratt, CBAN Coordinator and April Reeves, The Society for a GE Free BC.
Presented by CBAN and the Society for a GE Free BC

Posters and flyers now online at http://www.cban.ca/events

Friday September 30
Comox Valley
Time and other details to be announced
Royal Canadian Legion Br 017, 367 Cliffe Ave. Courtenay
Featuring Lucy Sharratt, CBAN Coordinator and other guests to be announced!
Presented by CBAN, the Society for a GE Free BC, and GE Free Comox Valley

Saturday October 1
Campbell River
2:00 - 3:30 Timberline/North Island College Auditorium, 1681 South Dogwood Street.
Featuring Lucy Sharratt, CBAN Coordinator.
Presented by CBAN and the Society for a GE Free BC

Posters and flyers now online. Check for updates and more information at http://www.cban.ca/events

Come on out! Join us for the events! Join the organizing in your community! Contact us for more information or to help publicize and plan! See you soon! Email coordinator@cban.ca or call 613 241 2267 ext 25