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GOING ON NOW THROUGH SUNDAY: Permaculture Design Workshop and First Annual Midwest Permaculture Convergence. August 4-8. Karlin Family Farms, Lawrence, KS. Details, schedule of events and registration information at http://www.filmsforaction.org/blogdetails/?num=345 or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=145220562157715.

Working to Change Urban Agriculture Codes in Roeland Park. Thursday, August 5, 6:30pm. Cedar Roe Library, 5120 Cedar in Roeland Park, KS. Everyone is invited to this citizen group meeting, especially residents of Roeland Park.

Jack Johnson’s All At Once Campaign – To The Sea Tour. Monday, August 16, 7 PM. Sandstone Park, Bonner Springs, KS. KCCUA is proud to be a community partner with Jack Johnson’s All At Once Campaign. Donate to our fundraising campaign by August 14 and Jack Johnson will match your contribution, plus you will be entered to win a pair of tickets to the show. To learn more click here.

Plants, Parks and Parking: or Green Acres in Kansas City With or Without Backyard Chickens. Tuesday, August 24, 5:30pm - 7pm. American Institute of Architects, Kansas City, 1801 McGee, Kansas City, MO. Join us for AIA KC’s second Mid-K. You will enjoy lively presentations by three diverse speakers about the public realm in Kansas City and also get a chance to converse with others about the issues. Come for the beer, stay for the dialogue. For more information visit www.aiakc.org.

foodNow gala – Eat with the locals. Saturday, August 28, evening. 1300 West 13th Street, Kansas City, MO. foodNow is an all-volunteer gala where local farmers and local chefs come together to bring a unique local food experience to the West Bottoms, home of the roots of agriculture in the Midwest. We are raising money and awareness for local, healthier eating. Proceeds from the gala go to 501(c)(3) not-for-profits working for local, healthier eating. This year's beneficiaries are the Kansas City Center for Urban Agriculture, the Greater Kansas City Food Policy Coalition, and Kansas City Community Gardens. For more information and tickets to the event visit www.foodnow.org or email contact@foodnow.org.

Growing Power's National-International Urban & Small Farm Conference. September 10-12. Milwaukee/West Allis, WI. Info at http://www.growingpowerfarmconference.org.

Food, Culture, Justice: The Gumbo That Connects Us All. The Community Food Security Coalition's 14th Annual Conference. October 16-19. New Orleans, LA. Info at http://communityfoodconference.org/14/.