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Upcoming, Recent and Ongoing Events

Upcoming Events

June 25th – Gnocchi with Chef Gino, Food Party – 6pm to 8pm
Those of you who were lucky enough to see Chef Gino in action at the Earth Day South LA chef demo tent, know what a wonderful opportunity this particular food party is. Come out and support CSU and learn how to make fresh home made Gnocchi (Italian potato dumplings) from scratch with herbs from the CSU garden. Each person will have their own gnocchi making space and we will them cook them all collectively and enjoy with some wonderful parmesan and fresh salad from CSU’s gardens. From Chef Gino you will not only learn the art of Italian food, but also be infected with his great sense of humor and deep love for food. Spaces are limited, so book yours now now.

IN 2008 CSU began hosting a (sometimes) monthly food party as a means of bringing together cool people and great food and also raising some needed resources for our work. Each food party has a different theme that is reflected in the food and music (and clothes for the willing). You don't have to stay the whole evening, in fact the evening is planned so folks on their way elsewhere can stop, eat, chat and move on. The number of attendees will be limited for each event and it will be strictly pay in advance.

A detailed menu and address for the event will be sent to those that RSVP, but you can be sure to get home cooked gourmet food, featuring locally grown and beyond organic produce, at an incredible price of $20.00 (minimum donation), along with great company and the knowledge that your dollars are supporting a great cause. Spaces are limited, so RSVP soon to neelam@csuinc.org or call 323 299 7075.

Remember, spaces are limited as we refuse to compromise the quality of our food. So, get your confirmation in early; for you to be confirmed, we must receive your payment in advance. You can pay online at csu shop or Send your donation ($20. minimum) payable to CSU to 1344 West Martin Luther King Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90037.

Ongoing Events

Monthly School Garden Volunteer Day
Takes place the 3rd Saturday of Every Month from 9 am – 1 pm. Location alternates between CSU partner school sites. Join us Sat, Feb. 20th at Normandie Avenue Elementary School Click here for more details.

Weekly Volunteer Opportunities
Every Tuesday from Noon to 3pm CSU/EXPO Mini Urban Farm 3990 Menlo Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90037 (our garden entrance is on Menlo near King) Learn more here.

Weekly Farm Stand
Every Thursday from 3-6 pm in front of the EXPO Center Pool Stadium (one block east of Vermont on Menlo between King and Exposition). Affordable beyond organic produce from CSU? urban mini-farms and local Farmers. Click Here To View A Map

Annual Events

Earth Day South LA 2009
CSU hosted its first Earth Day celebration in 2009. The day also marked the official launch of CSU’s Veggie Bus with a ribbon cutting by Councilwoman Jan Perry. Click Here To See Our Event Report and List Of Partners

Earth Day South LA 2010
EarthDay South LA Sat, April 17, 2010 Learn More


Earth Day & Veggie Bus Launch 2009
Thank You For Supporting CSU's Earth Day Celebration and Veggie Bus Launch
April 18, 2009

With support from the Goldhirsh Foundation and dozen’s of community partners and supports CSU hosted its first Earth Day celebration in 2009 in partnership with Normandie Avenue Elementary School, one of our longest standing partners. The day also marked the official launch of CSU’s Veggie Bus with a ribbon cutting by Councilwoman Jan Perry. The day was filled with live music, games and activities for kids; yoga, capoeira and bike maintenance workshops, healthy food and smoothie bar and much much more... Click Here To See Our Event Report and List Of Partners

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Earth Day 2009