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Here are some events in the Ann Arbor area for those interested. Frances Moore Lappe will present at the food coop there. Details follow: ________________________________ From: Linking growers, consumers, and all those in-between [mailto:[log in to unmask]] On Behalf Of Claire O'Leary Sent: Friday, March 24, 2006 5:02 PM To: [log in to unmask] Subject: Local Food Events - April 2 to 4 Reminder! Reserve your place... Hope to see you at some or all of these exciting events! Claire (O'Leary) Maitre A TASTE OF HOPE Celebrating Food, Community and Democracy in Action April 4th 7:30 pm Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor Frances Moore Lappé is coming full circle. The best-selling author of 15 books, including Diet for a Small Planet, gave her first public speech at the University of Michigan in 1972. Now, along with daughter Anna Lappé, she makes a return to Ann Arbor as a featured speaker at the 35th Anniversary Celebration events of the People's Food Coop, April 2-4. People's Food Co-op will host internationally-acclaimed authors and food activists Frances Moore Lappé and her daughter Anna Lappé as they share recent work of their Small Planet Institute. A reception featuring prepared and local foods will follow. In 1971, Ms Lappé's ground-breaking book Diet for a Small Planet forever changed the way Americans thought about food and hunger. Three million copies and 15 books later, Lappé continues to be on the cutting edge of social change. Jane Goodall said of her recent book Hope's Edge, "Absolutely one of the most important books as we enter the 21st century." The April 4 celebration will be the culmination of 3 days of events, including the national book release of Anna Lappé's new book, with coauthor Bryant Terry Grub: Ideas for an Urban Organic Kitchen. Celebration Events April 2nd to 4th * April 2nd 6:30-8pm: Welcome Frances Moore Lappé! Reception and book signing. Café Verde, 216. N 4th Ave * April 3 at 6pm: National Book Release Party GRUB! Ideas for an Urban, Organic Kitchen with Anna Lappé and Bryant Terry Shaman Drum Books, 311 State St. * April 3rd at 7pm: Talk & book signing with Frances Moore Lappé and Anna Lappé Crazy Wisdom Books, 114 Main Street * April 4th, 5:30-7pm: People's Food Co-op Annual Members Meeting * April 4th, 7:30pm Gala Celebration Featuring Frances Moore Lappé and Anna Lappé. Reception following. Michigan Theater, 693 Liberty Street Tickets: $15 Co-op Members; $20 Non-members Available March 11 at: People's Food Coop, Crazy Wisdom Books, and A&L Wine Castle Contact: People's Food Co-op -734-994-4589. [log in to unmask]