Minnesota FoodShare’s March Campaign to Benefit the St. Peter Area Foodshelf
Monday, March 1 – Wednesday, March 31
We will be collecting food and monetary donations to benefit the St. Peter Area Foodshelf during the month of March.  The amount of money and food raised during the month of March determines how much additional money the St. Peter Area Foodshelf receives from Minnesota FoodShare to use throughout the year so it is a crucial fundraiser for our community.  Community members may donate at the following locations:

St. Peter Food Co-op
St. Peter Clinic
River Rock Coffee
Community & Family Education
Benedictine Living Community
St. Peter Lumber
Stones Throw Gallery
Treaty Site
Mary's Flowers
St. Peter Public Library
Nu Looks Salon
Various Churches
Good Samaritan Society - Grandview
Community Center
Nicollet County Bank
Community Behavioral Health Hospital

Questions?  Want to get involved?  Please call Jennifer at 507-934-4880.

Local Movie “Farming Forward”
Thursday, March 11 – 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the Treaty Site
Grab a friend and join us for the St. Peter premiere of the movie “Farming Forward” by local filmmaker and Gustavus professor Martin Lang and student Ethan Marxhausen. The movie focuses on sustainable, local farmers and their practices, as well as how they affect their communities in a positive way. A handful of local farmers will be available for conversation after the screening. This event is free and open to the public.

St. Peter Reads Author Visit
Tuesdsay, March 16
Erin Hart is a Minnesota native and the author of crime novels set mostly in Ireland, revolving around archaeology, forensics, history, traditional music, and folklore. Her first two books will be available to borrow at the co-op, as well as at several other businesses around town. In early March her third book in the series will be available to borrow as well. On Tuesday, March 16 Erin’s husband’s traditional Irish trio Chulrua will be doing a musical presentation at the Senior Center at 1:30 p.m. Erin will be at the Public Library for a book signing from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. An atmospheric reading by Erin with music and images, combined with a concert by Chulrua will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church at 7:00 p.m. These events are brought to you by the St. Peter Reads committee and Friends of the St. Peter Public library, and a grant from the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund.

Groovin’ for Grub!
Saturday, March 20 – 9:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. at Patrick’s on Third
The St. Peter Food Co-op and Patrick’s on Third have joined forces to bring you an evening of fabulous music and good vibes to benefit the St. Peter Area Foodshelf. Enjoy the funky grooves of the New Primitives (high-energy Rhythm & Blues, Ska, Reggae, Calypso, and World Dance Music) in the name of charity. All proceeds received at the door will be donated to the St. Peter Area Foodshelf (recommended donation at the door is $5.00).

St. Peter Reads Book Discussions
Thursday, March 25 – Noon and 6:30 p.m.
Join us at these events for intelligent conversations surrounding Erin Hart’s books. Bring your own brown bag lunch to the Public Library for the noon discussion. The 6:30 p.m. discussion will be held at the co-op.

Documentary Film Series
We have partnered with the Nicollet County Historical Society and St. Peter Community and Family Education to bring a documentary film series to the Treaty Site History Center.  This diverse group of films will be followed by audience discussion and conversations with special guests. We look forward to not only watching them, but talking and thinking about them as well. Please join us for one, a couple, or all eight. Admission is free.

Thursday, March 11, 2010 – 7:00 pm  Farming Forward
See information above.

Tuesday, March 30, 2010 – 7:00 pm  Crips and Bloods: Made in America
Chronicles the decades-long cycle of destruction and despair that defines modern gang culture in south Los Angeles, but comparisons can be made to marginalized groups across the globe.

Saturday, April 10, 2010 – 2:00 pm  King Corn and sequel Big River
By growing an acre of corn in Iowa two friends uncover the devastating            impact that corn is having on the environment, public health and family farms (King Corn) and ecological consequences of industrial agriculture (Big River).

Saturday, April 24, 2010 – 2:00 pm  Wolves in Paradise
Ranchers and environmentalists team up to protect open space from   developers and to learn how to share with wolves this last wild corner of    the West.

Tuesday, May 4, 2010 – 7:00 pm  What’s On Your Plate?
A witty and provocative documentary about kids and food politics.  Filmed      over the course of one year, the film follows two eleven-year-old kids as they explore their place in the food chain.

 Tuesday, May 18, 2010 – 7:00 pm  Green Animation
A compilation of 11 short, fresh animated films about environmental issues. Animators and musicians combine talents to prompt laughter, anger, indignation and action for an ecologically sound future.

Sunday, June 6, 2010 – 2:00pm  Buyer Be Fair
Film looks at two major trade goods-timber and coffee-to understand how      certification works and whether it works. Can we globalize in ways that treat people fairly and respect the environment? Why should we try? How can consumers and retailers make choices that will make a difference?

Thursday, June 24, 2010 – 7:00 pm  America’s Lost Landscape: TheTallgrass Prairie
Tells the story of one of the most astonishing alterations of nature, the North American tallgrass prairie.