“Messy Wednesday” a bit like “Italian Villa meets Mr. Dressup”
Call it a leisurely craft-happy evening fiesta….a communal fleshing out of the sumptuous “Julie & Julia” movie….a smattering of everything kids love and adults need….the bottom line is “Messy Wednesdays” is arriving on the Riverbend scene to rescue YOU. It’s that desperately needed change of scene that toddlers and mom are screaming for by 4:30 p.m. on a Wedneday, and it’s solace for the senses if you’re dreaming of Tuscany on a bleak winter eve.
Whatever you call it, the idea is simple: mix up some dinner and crafts instead of Kraft Dinner and create the next best thing to Sicily right smack dab in T-Towne.
Messy Wednesdays will be a weekly adventure in real food (slow, healthy, ethical, & of course delicious!), as well as a shared quest for meaningful community.
One of the program’s influences comes from thriving Mediterranean cultures such as Emilia Romagna, Italy. Vibrant communities have always flourished with the help of good food. It’s in the shared experience of eating, but also in the shared act of cooking – the communal art of preparation – where both ingredients & individuals get blended together and changed for the better. Laughter and friendship are as salt and pepper to the soul, as well as to the soup!
That’s why Messy Wednesdays will include a ‘cooking show’ sort of experience, where adults and kids work together to create the evening meal.
But that’s not all you can expect from a Messy Wednesday. While the meal is cooking, kids and adults alike will get into another sumptuous mess: craft time! Activity time will reflect the same ‘slow, organic’ flavor as the food side of the venture. Art materials will be gleaned as much as possible from places like the Reuse Center (search it at www.edmonton.ca), and the crafts themselves are meant to be educational/inspiring. For example, some of the early projects will be around ideas of identity, uniqueness, and earth care.
The facility graciously provided by Holy Trinity Riverbend is perfect for the ongoing event. There’s a great playroom for the kids, a big kitchen, and a huge open area for all forms of messiness.
Come join the messy fun every Wednesday from 4:00 to 6:30 at Holy Trinity Riverbend. There is no cost, and nothing to bring but your appetite. RSVPs are appreciated for planning purposes.
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