May 2010 Newsletter

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Coffee Klatch #2: Birgit Kroll and Algoma's Local, Fresh Food Movement
St. Joseph Island Coffee Roasters: Fuelling Progressive Ideas and Connections in Algoma ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Welcome!

This month we talk to Birgit Kroll about what's happening with Algoma's local food movement. We've got five events to educate yourself and have some fun in May. And, we're giving away a bag of coffee to the first person who gets the correct answer to our monthly quiz. Read on to learn more.

If you want to skip the news and get to the coffee, we are featuring a new Ethiopian Harrar Longberry this month. This full flavoured medium-dark roast has a blueberry and black current note with a crisp finish.

What we've got brewing:

1. Meet Birgit Kroll: When it comes to Algoma's local food movement, Birgit Kroll is optimistic. She has staked her livelihood on it. Read more...

2. In our listings this month: Hang out at the mall for some art and fishing stories; go on a free walking tour; take in some free movies with the kids; see a funny documentary about household chemicals; and come to the Island to run and share some coffee and homemade cookies. Five fun things to do in May. Read more...

3. They say Robins are the harbinger of Spring. Add to the list: purple and yellow finches and the Island's annual Maple Syrup Festival and you've got a start on what we've been up to this month. Read more...

4. Trivia: Find the answer to the following question in this month's newsletter. If you are the first person to send your answer to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , we'll send you a free bag of coffee. You choose the kind you want.

Question: What is Birgit Kroll's favourite coffee?

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St. Joseph Island Coffee Roasters
Shane and Heather Hoffmann, Owners
Phone: 705-246-7093
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