Facilitate a Community Table!
Love sharing ideas, stories, or hands-on activities about local food, sustainability, or community well-being? We provide the tea and mugs—you bring the topic! Sign up here to host a conversation and connect with community.
Community Table: Stitch & Sip
WEDNESDAY // August 12
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Calling all knitters, crocheters, and fiber artists! Join Robin Lehman this week to stitch, chat, and sip locally crafted Fraser iced tea while discovering how natural yarns can bring beauty to your creations. Bring a project to work on—makers of all skill levels are welcome.
No Cost
Community Table: Sourdough Basics
WEDNESDAY // August 19
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Discover the art of sourdough baking with Catherine Badgley. Learn how to create and care for your own starter, explore the basics of baking with sourdough, and see how Michigan-grown grains connect you to our local food system.
No Cost
Taste Local @ SFFM: Local Kombucha
SATURDAY// August 22
9:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Join Rachel Kanaan, cofounder of Unity Vibration, for a kombucha pop-up featuring Lively Up Kombucha and other local brewers. Sample a variety of seasonal flavors and chat with Rachel about fermentation, brewing, and the craft behind this unique beverage.
No Cost
Community Table: Brew’d – Apple & Pear Bug
WEDNESDAY // August 26
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Join Rachel Kanaan, cofounder of Unity Vibration, to learn how to create an Apple & Pear Bug, a wild-fermented starter made with seasonal fruit, water, and sugar. Discover how natural yeasts and beneficial bacteria transform fruit into a bubbly drink. Enjoy samples, recipes, and tips to make your own.
$7.00
Community Table: Harvest To Pantry
WEDNESDAY // September 2
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Learn the skill of dehydrating seasonal vegetables with Deb Lentz of Tantre Farm. Explore how-to tips for preserving the harvest, building a well-stocked pantry, and using dehydrated vegetables in everyday meals. Discover simple techniques for extending the life of local produce and enjoying seasonal flavors throughout the year.
No Cost
Community Table: Herbal Syrups
WEDNESDAY // September 9
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Join Rachel Kanaan, cofounder of Unity Vibration, to learn how to make herbal syrups using local seasonal herbs. Discover simple techniques for crafting versatile syrups for cocktails, mocktails, teas, and more. Enjoy samples, recipes, and tips to create your own at home.
$7.00
Community Table: Seasonal Salad Dressings
WEDNESDAY // September 16
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Discover how to make flavorful salad dressings with Robin Lehman using locally crafted vinegars from Donkey Provisions. Learn simple recipes for salads, marinades, and more while experimenting with seasonal flavor combinations. Sample a variety of dressings and take home recipes to recreate at home.
No Cost
Community Table: Wet Felting Basics
WEDNESDAY // September 23
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Join local fiber artist and shepherd Mitch Fehrle of the Michigan Fibershed for a hands-on wet felting workshop. Learn basic felting techniques while creating a hot pad using Michigan-sourced wool. This beginner-friendly class highlights local, sustainable fibers, with all materials provided—no experience necessary.
$15.00
Community Table: Black Walnut Revival
WEDNESDAY // September 30
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Black walnuts are often seen as a nuisance, but they can be a valuable source of free, local food. Join Billy Sullivan to rediscover these abundant, nutrient rich nuts and learn how to collect, dehull, cure, and shell them for your own table.
No Cost