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May 1, 2015May 3 – Capital Roots to Host 28th Annual Spring Brunch
WHEN: Sunday, May 3, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm.
WHERE: Hudson Valley Community College’s Siek Campus Center, 80 Vandenburgh Ave, Troy.
DESCRIPTION: A buffet style brunch featuring culinary fare prepared by 125 chefs and bakers, a silent auction, live harp music and children’s activities. The event is expected to raise $70,000 to benefit Capital Roots’ programs, including 51 Community Gardens, The Veggie Mobile®, The Produce Project, Healthy Stores , Squash Hunger and more.
PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES: : Rensselaer County Executive Kathy Jimino, Assemblyman John McDonald, Albany County Legislator Noelle Kinsch, Altamont Mayor James Gaughan and 600 community members will dine and bid on auction items in HVCC’s sunny Siek Campus Center. Capital Roots’ traveling produce markets, The Veggie Mobile® and Veggie Mobile® Sprout, will be open for business outside the venue.
Capital Roots is a 40-year-old nonprofit organization that nourishes healthy communities with 51 Community Gardens, The Veggie Mobile®, Healthy Stores The Produce Project, Squash Hunger and more.
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594 River Street Troy, New York 12180
518.274.8685 Fax 518.272.2744 info@capitalroots.org www.capitalroots.org
