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Don't miss our Growing a Party Fermentation Workshop this Mon 1/17 6:30p MLK Day - Let's Cultivate!
http://ping.fm/V6c9i?eid=177640988934501

Monday, January 17 · 6:30pm - 8:30pm

SD Rehab (www.sdrehab.com)
1962 N. Bissell 2nd floor
Chicago, IL

The Growing a Party team (WeFarm, Appetite for Balance and Urban Worm Girl) will be presenting workshop demos and samples of homemade yogurt, sourdough starter and apple cider! Join us for the 1st in a series of 3 winter time fermentation workshops, as we show you how to bring healthy, tasty and all-important ferments into your home!
There is a $20-30 pay what you can fee for the workshop and take-aways.

RSVP NOW at info@appetiteforbalance or info@WeFarmAmerica.com.
Space is limited to 30!

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