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Madison Area Gluten Intolerance Chapter

Meetings and Events

Members meet on the second Saturday of each month, from 10 am to Noon (except in January and August) at the Prairie Park Apartments. The address is 6530 Schroeder Road. The building is on the corner of Schroeder and Struck, just south of the Post Office. Please arrive early as the entry way is security locked.

We enjoy a variety of activities, including updates on research news and celiac disease in the media, speakers from the medical community, opportunities to try new gluten-free products, recipe sharing, and potluck celebrations.

Upcoming MAGIC Meetings and Events

Saturday, March 13:    March Monthly Meeting

Food Drive:    Please bring one or two gluten free packaged food items for donation to a local food pantry.

Corny Party:    Bring a corn-based treat to share. Commercial products are fine, no need to knock yourself out cooking or baking.

Guest Speaker:   Kate Heiber-Cobb: "Permaculture: New ways to Grow". Kate will present the basic ethics and principles of permaculture with emphasis on food production and various permaculture design elements such as planting in small spaces, container growing, vertical growing, creating microclimates, extending growing season and organic methods. Kate owns a permaculture consulting and education business called “Sustainability on Stilts, LLC". She is a founder of the Madison Area Permaculture Guild, a member of The Natural Step Monona, and a Board member and co-leader of the Project Team. She has presented on permaculture to the Madison Area Master Gardener’s Association, The Natural Step Monona Green Tuesdays, Sierra Club, Community Gardens and local churches and organizations. She is a 2007 graduate of Midwest Permaculture Design Certificate course, a 2008 graduate of the Midwest Permaculture Advance Design Certificate Course, Radical Urban Sustainability Training at Rhizome Collective in 2008 and Transition Town Initiative Training in Boulder Colorado in 2008.

Thursday, March 18:    MAGIC Dining Out Group

The MAGIC Dining Out group is gathering this month at Pasqual's at Hilldale Mall, University Avenue and Midvale Boulevard, Madison, on Thursday, March 18, at 6:30 pm. The red sauce and mole sauce are gluten free (the green sauce is not). Staff are knowledgeable about ingredients and cross contamination issues. Mary Seifert will be our greeter that evening. Please email Alex Pierschalla by Tuesday, March 16, if you can join us, and if you'll be bringing a spouse/guest.

Upcoming Community and Other Events

The following events are listed as a service to members. They are neither sponsored by nor endorsed by MAGIC.

Friday, March 26th    Gluten Free Gang at Whole Foods

Come see how delicious gluten free Italian can be by making homemade gnocchi! Gnocchi (Nyok-kee) is a pillow-like potato dumpling from northern Italy. Gnocchi is fun to make and will soon be your family's new favorite dish! Ages 6-12, time 4:30-6:00 p.m., cost $5. Register and pay 48 hours in advance to reserve your place in class. Register in person at the customer service desk or call 608.233.9566.

Saturday and Sunday, April 17-18    Gluten Free Cooking Expo 2010 at the Wyndham Hotel, Lisle, IL

Friday, May 14    University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center Annual Spring Flours Benefit

Each year the University of Chicago hosts a gourmet gluten-free benefit complete with silent and live auctions. 2010 marks their 10-year anniversary! More than 30 chefs and restaurants will be there. Here is the link to the Ticket Purchase Form.

Thursday-Saturday, June 3-5    36th GIG Annual Education Conference: Savor the Flavor of a Healthy Gluten Free Life

2010 Leadership Training - June 3rd
2010 Conference and Exhibits - June 4th and 5th
Minneapolis Airport Marriott in Bloomington, Minnesota. See the GIG web site for more information and on-line registration.