Last week we enjoyed a wonderful evening with our supporters at the Harvest Moon Gala. With a delicious buffet of delicacies from the fields to the sea, bands that got us up dancing, and the warm and generous presence of many friends and community members, this was certainly a night to remember. A huge thank you to everyone who attended the Gala and helped …
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Attention Food Artisans & Makers
Calling bakers, mushroom growers & soap makers! Santropol Roulant will be hosting a Holiday Food Fair on December 5th. Home-made delights will be available to purchase in a festive atmosphere complete with gingerbread cookies and tea to warm your body and soul. We invite dedicated crafty & food making volunteers to come sell their goodies free of charge. We have the tables …
The Return of Trivia Night
We are gearing up for the return of Trivia Night at Santropol Roulant, and we’ve got some exciting new prizes to be won by the 1st and 2nd place teams: – 6 Improv Smackdown tickets for improvisational comedy at Montreal Improv http://www.montrealimprov.com/ – 6 tickets to enter an escape room at A/Maze Montreal, an Escape Game, http://amazemontreal.com/ Join us for an …
Movie Screening – Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret
McGill Students on Wheels will be hosting a Moo-vie screening of the documentary Cowspiracy at Santropol Roulant. This film explores the animal agriculture industry and climate change. According to the filmmakers, animal agriculture is responsible for eighteen percent of all greenhouse gas emissions, more than the combined exhaust from transportation. When: Thursday Nov 5th, doors at 7:00pm, screening begins at …
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Baking and Tea with Les Fruits Défendus
Interested in baking and eating apple pie and apple crumble, taking home some apple butter and chatting with your favorite fruit lovers? Then come to Les Fruits Défendus’ Cuisine Collective and Tea Party this Sunday to celebrate the end of the fruit-harvesting season! Whether you’re a long-time pick leader, a casual volunteer or just looking to get more involved in …
Market and Baskets : Thanks For a Great Season!
The farm team would like to thank everyone for a wonderful season! Our weekly markets will resume next spring along with our summer CSA solidarity baskets. The Roulant General Store still has a few of our last crops on the shelves, including squash, potatoes, and a lot of kale (we still have 40 bushels left in the fields!). Kale is highly …
Corporate Volunteering: Thanks Foresters and Edelman!
The month of October has been a busy one, with many new volunteers helping out at the Roulant. Recently we were fortunate enough to have the help of two corporate groups, Foresters and Edelman, who came to assist us in the kitchen and out in the community delivering meals. On October 17th, a team of volunteers from Foresters helped us to prepare, …
Countdown to the Harvest Moon Gala!
Drum roll please! The Harvest Moon Gala is coming up on Thursday October 29th: just one week away! If you haven’t picked up your ticket yet, now is the time to do so. We’re counting on your support! To purchase tickets, swing by the office or buy online: Attending the Harvest Moon Gala is definitely about having fun, but it’s also a …
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Intergenerational Cooking Workshop: Iranian Cuisine
Join Nina and her mother Hémélia for an intergenerational Iranian cooking workshop. Nina and Hémélia will present three typical recipes from Iran, a country with rich culinary traditions that go back thousands of years. When: Monday November 2, from 5 to 7 pm Where: Santropol Roulant’s kitchen at 111 Roy East Price: By donation Reserve you spot with Léa Maude. Photo: Lizz Willcock
Rent our Loft This Holiday Season
Dear event planners, The Roulant has a loft space for rent: Ideal for conferences, workshops, training, employee retreats or a special Holiday gathering between colleagues or friends! The loft is located on the second floor of Santropol Roulant’s building. It is a spacious and bright space measuring over 1000 square feet, with a green wall. We also offer the option of …
Moisson Montreal Pickups: Volunteers Needed
Are you up for a fun excursion? We have the solution! Every Wednesday morning, we head to Moisson Montreal to pick up food donations at their enormous, well-stocked warehouse. We’re looking for new drivers to help us go “shopping” for fruits and vegetables. We’re creating a list of interested volunteers, so please let us know if you can help out once in …
Sneak Peek of the Harvest Moon Gala
On October 29th, the Roulant will be holding it’s magnificant annual gala, and here are some details to get you excited! On the Menu The Roulant kitchen is getting ready to prepare a great feast, with delicious produce from our gardens as well as: Guinea foul, Home-made pizzas, Gravlax, Oysters, Brownies, and more! Entertainment and Dancing Our musical guests will keep you dancing until the morning …