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Got some extra canned goods\, or homemade treat s from your garden harvest that you want to share? Or just need a good exc use to bake something?
\nYou won’t want to miss our next Chicago Food Swap at Peterson Garden Pro ject’s Community Cooking School!
\nWhat is a food swap\, you ask?
\nThe Chicag o Food Swap is an organization dedicated to bringing together cooks\, bakers\, canners\, gardeners and foragers to trade homemade and homegrown foods. No money changes hands and it is only $5 to participate. Along the way\, we hope to forge new friendships and trade inspiration. Check out www.chicagofoodswap.com for a r ecap on past swaps\, and to get an idea of what to expect.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160320T140000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160320T160000 GEO:+41.989597;-87.659934 LOCATION:Community Cooking School\, 2nd Floor inside Broadway Armory Park @ 5917 North Broadway Street\, Chicago\, IL 60660\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Chicago Food Swap! URL:https://petersongarden.org/event/chicago-food-swap-march/ X-COST:$5 X-TICKETS-URL:http://www.eventbrite.com/e/march-2016-chicago-food-swap-tick ets-21388587842?ref=ebtnebregn END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3421@petersongarden.org DTSTAMP:20160318T042247Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:All\,Cook With Us CONTACT:Lindsay Shepherd\; lindsay@petersongarden.org DESCRIPTION:Join us for our “Taste Test” series!
\nClass t opic: Demystifying Indian Cooking
\nDoes I ndian cooking seem very intimidating to you? Instructors Uma and Vineeta w ill make it easy\, using some simple ingredients and spices that are acces sible. In this hands-on class\, you’ll learn to make Dosas\, a rice and le ntil crepe\, and a Potato and Cauliflower Masala filling. You will learn a bout Indian spices\, their history & health benefits\, and how to use them to make these mouth-watering dishes in a fun\, relaxed setting.This class is for cooks of all levels\, and is also BYOB! All ingredients used are v egan and gluten free.
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\nAbout The Instructor: Uma Vaiyapuri
\nSince Uma was a child\, she has always been interested in cooking. He r dad taught her to cook when she was 15\, and instilled in her a passion for combining flavors and the importance of using great ingredients. Uma l oves to teach\, and integrating that with her passion for cooking is just heaven. She and her business partner\, Vineeta\, have recently launched th eir new business Chutney Devis\, and you can check them out here!
\nAbout the Taste Test Series
\nThe” Taste Test ” series is designed for anyone who has a special skill they’d like to sha re and wants to teach a class at the kitchen. These classes will offer a l ow-pressure environment for first time teachers\, or experienced chefs\, t o try out new class ideas on the public. These weeknight classes will be B YOB\, and will be $25 or under. Based on feedback from the students\, popu lar classes may be added into our regular general programming. If you’d li ke to teach a “Taste Test” class\, please email Lindsay@petersongarden.org .
\nNo refunds for cancellations made less than 3 days in ad vance.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160322T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160322T210000 GEO:+41.989597;-87.659934 LOCATION:Community Cooking School\, 2nd Floor inside Broadway Armory Park @ 5917 North Broadway Street\, Chicago\, IL 60660\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Demystifying Indian Cooking- TASTE TEST Series! URL:https://petersongarden.org/event/taste-test-indian-cooking/ X-COST:$25 X-TICKETS-URL:https://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50363/p/salsa/event/common/pub lic/?event_KEY=84235 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3496@petersongarden.org DTSTAMP:20160318T042247Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:All\,Garden With Us CONTACT:Peterson Garden Project\; education@petersongarden.org\; http://www .petersongarden.org DESCRIPTION:LaManda Joy is an award-winning gardener\, author and the fo under of Peterson Garden Project. She is a Master Gardener and Certified S quare Foot Gardening Instructor.
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Join us for this online cla ss designed for new gardeners growing with the Peterson Garden Project. Ou r founder\, LaManda Joy\, will guide you through:
\nY ou will receive an email with the class link 24 hours prior to the online class.
\nNOTE: Your garden plan will be your “pre-work” for any Gre wbie classes you want to attend. You will want to complete a garden pl an prior to attending a Grewbie class.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160323T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160323T200000 LOCATION:Online SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Online Garden Planning Demo URL:https://petersongarden.org/event/online-garden-planning-demo-3/ X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:garden planning\,grewbie\,new gardener\,peterson gard en project X-TICKETS-URL:http://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50363/p/salsa/event/common/publ ic/?event_KEY=81621 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3404@petersongarden.org DTSTAMP:20160318T042247Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:All\,Cook With Us CONTACT:Lindsay Shepherd\; lindsay@petersongarden.org DESCRIPTION:Join us for our “Taste Test” series!
\nClass t opic: Chinese Pot Stickers
\nFrom Jiao-zi to Gou-tie\, you might know them as pot stickers served at your local Chin ese restaurant. In this hands-on class\, you’ll learn about the variations of this one Chinese dumpling and the critical techniques used to make bot h the great fillings (meat and vegetarian) and the tasty outer shell. Disc over the differences between the steamed\, boiled\, and fried varieties as we practice forming and rolling our own dough\, and shaping and cooking w ith the premade wrappers.
\nThis class is BYOB\, vegan\, and vegetar ian friendly.
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\nAbout The Ins tructor: Janet Cobb
\nJanet has always loved to cook\, had childhood dreams of owning a bakery or food truck\, and has realized porti ons of her dream in various positions as prep and line cook\, head cook\, manager of an institutional kitchen\, personal cook\, caterer\, and teache r of vegetarian cooking. Spending almost seven years in Taiwan and Hong Ko ng\, she picked up a love for the Chinese cuisine and remembers fondly the many hours spent with friends during the Chinese New Year holidays mixing \, rolling\, shaping and enjoying the Chinese potsticker\, in all its form s.
\nAbout the Taste Test Series
\nThe” Taste Test” series is designed for anyone who has a special skill they’d like t o share and wants to teach a class at the kitchen. These classes will offe r a low-pressure environment for first time teachers\, or experienced chef s\, to try out new class ideas on the public. These weeknight classes will be BYOB\, and will be $25 or under. Based on feedback from the students\, popular classes may be added into our regular general programming. If you ’d like to teach a “Taste Test” class\, please email Lindsay@petersongarde n.org.
\nNo refunds for cancellations made less than 3 days in advance.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160329T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160329T210000 GEO:+41.989597;-87.659934 LOCATION:Community Cooking School\, 2nd Floor inside Broadway Armory Park @ 5917 North Broadway Street\, Chicago\, IL 60660\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Chinese Pot Stickers- TASTE TEST Series! URL:https://petersongarden.org/event/chinese-potstickers-taste-test/ X-COST:$25 X-TICKETS-URL:https://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50363/p/salsa/event/common/pub lic/?event_KEY=84236 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3463@petersongarden.org DTSTAMP:20160318T042247Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:All\,Cook With Us CONTACT:Lindsay Shepherd\; lindsay@petersongarden.org DESCRIPTION:In this hands-on class\, kids will learn how to make easy pi zza dough and two quick sauces (tomato and pesto) while they make their ow n personal pizzas for one big fun pizza party. We’ll learn essential knife skills and cooking techniques while prepping vegetables and toppings. Mat h and science concepts come into play as we measure ingredients and unders tand the chemical reactions that make a perfect pizza crust. Each student flexes their creative side while combining toppings and arranging them on their pizza. We’ll also learn about herbs and make our own homemade health y sodas. Each student will leave with a recipe and essential skills that c an become a pizza party at home in the future or a fun family meal.
\n< p>This class is designed for kids only\, aged 7-13.\nParent will need to sign a waiver upon arrival\, and are not expected t o stay for the class (although you may observe if you wish). Please email sarah@petersongarden.org in advance if your child has any food allergies w e should be aware of\, so we can accommodate.
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About The Instructor: Sarah Mallin
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Sarah Jane is dedicated to helping you and your child learn how to have fun in the kitchen and feel good about what you eat. Sarah is a chef\, ma ster pie maker\, gardener\, and teacher who’s focus is to provide an integ rated health approach that focuses upon nourishment for the body\, the sen ses\, and the mind. Through her business\, Pyrite Sun\, Sarah creates customized food experiences\, catering\ , garden design\, and healing programs to help you engage with the beauty in your life. Rather than dictating rules or recipes for kids\, Sarah’s fu n and calm approach to working with kids allows them to explore their own creativity and embrace a healthy relationship with food.
\nN o refunds for cancellations made less than 3 days in advance.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160331T160000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160331T173000 GEO:+41.989597;-87.659934 LOCATION:Community Cooking School\, 2nd Floor inside Broadway Armory Park @ 5917 North Broadway Street\, Chicago\, IL 60660\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Kids Get Cooking (Teen Class): Pizza Party! URL:https://petersongarden.org/event/teen-pizza-party/ X-COST:$45 X-TICKETS-URL:https://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50363/p/salsa/event/common/pub lic/?event_KEY=83926 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3500@petersongarden.org DTSTAMP:20160318T042247Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:All\,Cook With Us CONTACT:Lindsay Shepherd\; lindsay@petersongarden.org DESCRIPTION:Join us once a month for this demo/lecture series focusing o n health and wellness in partnership with Swedish Covenant Hospital.
\nThis month’s topic : Inflammation And Your Diet
\nSyeda Farid\, a registered d ietitian at Swedish Covenant Hospital\, and Chef Fresh\, Resident Chef of Peterson Garden Project’s Community Cooking School\, will share their top 10 list of foods that reduce inflammation and promote joint health. Cookin g demonstration\, recipes and samples will be provided.
\nThis c lass is designed for adults ages 55+\, but all are welcome.
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No refunds for cancellations.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160401T093000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160401T110000 GEO:+41.989597;-87.659934 LOCATION:Community Cooking School\, 2nd Floor inside Broadway Armory Park @ 5917 North Broadway Street\, Chicago\, IL 60660\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Fresh Fridays- Inflammation And Your Diet URL:https://petersongarden.org/event/freshfridays-inflammation/ X-COST:$5 X-TICKETS-URL:https://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50363/p/salsa/event/common/pub lic/?event_KEY=84443 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3515@petersongarden.org DTSTAMP:20160318T042247Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:All\,Cook With Us CONTACT:Lindsay Shepherd\; lindsay@petersongarden.org DESCRIPTION:Why do some spices taste better together? Spice blends crea te an exciting culinary experience by combining individual spice elements together to form a unique new flavor profile. Some properties of spices ar e activated when eaten together (like turmeric and black pepper) and other spice mixes represent the staple spices of specific cultures (like garam masala or berbere). In this demo class\, sponsored by The Spice House\, instructor Sarah Mallin will tea ch you how to create new exciting flavors in your home cooking by understa nding the history of spices\, and why certain spice pairings go so well to gether. You’ll get to concoct and take home your own spice mix and we’ll h ave lots of spice-filled drinks and snacks on hand for sampling.
\nT his class is BYOB!
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About The Instructor : Sarah Mallin
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Sarah Jane Mallin is an artisanal pie maker and versatile chef. She fell in love with growing and cooking food as a child while working o n her grandparents’ 1\,000-acre farm in Ohio. Even though she has attended classes at Le Cordon Bleu\, The French Pastry School\, and The Chopping B lock\, Sarah learned the most valuable lessons about cooking from her moth er and grandmothers. She founded her pie making and wellness company\, Pyr ite Sun\, to enrich connections between how we breathe\, eat\, and grow. S arah’s cooking classes invite you integrate how you prepare\, eat\, and ex perience the food you make. Rather than merely following a recipe\, you wi ll learn simple ways to be creative\, confident\, and engaged in the proce ss of nourishing yourself.
\nNo refunds for cancellations ma de less than 3 days in advance.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160407T193000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160407T210000 GEO:+41.989597;-87.659934 LOCATION:Community Cooking School\, 2nd Floor inside Broadway Armory Park @ 5917 North Broadway Street\, Chicago\, IL 60660\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Flavor Lab: Spice Pairings with The Spice House! URL:https://petersongarden.org/event/flavor-lab-spice-pairings/ X-COST:$30 X-TICKETS-URL:https://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50363/p/salsa/event/common/pub lic/?event_KEY=84446 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3546@petersongarden.org DTSTAMP:20160318T042247Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:All\,Cook With Us CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:\n
Risotto may seem like a difficult and time-consumi ng dish to make\, but its actually quite easy! With some basic techniques and patience\, you too can master this versatile rice dish. In this hands- on class\, Chef Ronak will teach you how to make a wild mushroom risotto\, as well as a simple crostini appetizer topped with herbed ricotta\, sprin g peas\, & asparagus for you to snack on while you cook. The class will co nclude with a family-style meal at a communal table where we can all share and celebrate our hard work and new skills.
\nThis class is BYOB\, and vegetarian friendly!
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About The Instructor: Chef Ron ak Patel
\nChef Ronak Patel gained a love of preparing and eating eclectic foods at a young age. His parents welcomed his company in the kitchen and introduced him to food from around the world. After first pursuing his interest in film at Columbia College\, Ronak decided to pursu e his love of cooking at Le Cordon Bleu Chicago. During culinary school\, Ronak completed an externship under Chef Maneet Chauhan at Vermilion. Rona k has worked for catering companies throughout the Chicagoland area\, incl uding Chef Daniel Private Dining\, Urban Chef Chicago\, Gourmet Gorilla\, Aramark at Loyola University\, Levy Events\, The Perfect Dinner\, Revel Ce ntral and Crème Crafted Parties and Catering. Since May 2014\, Ronak has b een the owner and private dining chef at Chef Ronak (chefronak.com). Ronak taught his first class at Peterson Garden Pro ject Community Cooking School in July 2015. Since then\, he has also taugh t workshops at the Sugar Beet Food Co-op and has become a volunteer Instru ctor Assistant for elementary school students in Chicago through Purple As paragus.
\nNo refunds for cancellations made less than 3 day s in advance.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160412T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160412T210000 GEO:+41.989597;-87.659934 LOCATION:Community Cooking School\, 2nd Floor inside Broadway Armory Park @ 5917 North Broadway Street\, Chicago\, IL 60660\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Risotto 101 URL:https://petersongarden.org/event/risotto101/ X-COST:$55 X-TICKETS-URL:https://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50363/p/salsa/event/common/pub lic/?event_KEY=84450 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-771@pgp.pulleysandstrings.com DTSTAMP:20160318T042247Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:All\,Cook With Us CONTACT: DESCRIPTION:What better way to kick off a great weekend than by sharpeni ng your knife skills in the kitchen? In this hands-on class\, you’ll learn how to use your knives and other time-saving kitchen utensils with ease a nd confidence. We know that chopping can get exhausting and work up an app etite\, so we’ll finish at the farm table to enjoy a lovely meal made with all our practice cuts. Join us in an evening of confidence-building in th e kitchen!
\nThis class is BYOB and vegan/vegetarian friendly.
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About The Instructor: Chef Fresh
Chef Fresh is a Southern girl transplant to Chicago. She’s a community-based activis t surrounding food and food security extensively in communities of color\, with youth and with Elders. An engineering and physics nerd turned chef\, she has professionally studied cooking in Thailand and the U.S. and has w orked in elite kitchens\, including Google and Facebook. She is honored to be a part of the Fearless Food Kitchen and can’t wait to cook with everyo ne.
\nNo refunds for cancellations made less than 3 days in advance.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160414T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160414T210000 GEO:+41.989597;-87.659934 LOCATION:Community Cooking School\, 2nd Floor inside Broadway Armory Park @ 5917 North Broadway Street\, Chicago\, IL 60660\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Knife Skills & Utensil Essentials URL:https://petersongarden.org/event/knife-skills/ X-COST:$55 X-TICKETS-URL:https://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50363/p/salsa/event/common/pub lic/?event_KEY=84452 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-1999@pgp.pulleysandstrings.com DTSTAMP:20160318T042247Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:All\,Events\,Garden With Us CONTACT:Peterson Garden Project\; education@petersongarden.org\; http://www .petersongarden.org DESCRIPTION:
Our vegetable and herb seedlings are locally-grow n in certified organic soil and are hand-selected for growing well in Chic ago. Heirloom favorites will be available\, as well as a few disease- resi stant tomato and basil varieties! For the first time ever\, we’re offering dwarf tomato seedlings! We’ll also be selling our book\, Fearless Food Gardening in Chicagoland\, se eds from Seed Savers Exchange \, Purple Cow Activated and Classic compost\, Corona tool s\, Grewbie kits\, Neptune’s Harvest liquid fertilizer\, PGP t-shirts\, seed potatoes\, Seed Keeper Company 5- and 10- gallon Bu rlap Girdles (great for growing potatoes!). In May we’re adding our annual bake sale for delicious\, locally-baked goods.
\nNot sure what plan ts and seeds to buy? Click below for a list of what we’ll be offering\, an d we’ll have Expert Gardeners on hand during the sale to help you choose y our new favorites!
\nBYOB! (Bring Your Own Box) – we ask that yo u please bring your own bags\, boxes or trays for carrying your seedlings home.
\nFor a list of 2016 seedlings and seeds\, click HERE! Cash and cre dit accepted.
\nFriday\, April 22
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\nSaturday\, April 23\, 10am-4pm
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Friday\, May 6\, 12pm-4pm
\nSaturda
y\, May 7 10am-4pm
\nSunday\, May 8\, 10am-4pm
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160422T120000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160508T160000 GEO:+41.973809;-87.659133 LOCATION:5035 N Broadway St\, Chicago\, IL 60640\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:5th Annual Edible Plant Sale Fundraiser (cool weather crops) URL:https://petersongarden.org/event/5th-annual-plant-sale-and-bake-sale-fun draiser/ X-TAGS;LANGUAGE=en-US:4th annual plant sale\,bake sale\,chicago urban garde ning\,fundraiser\,organic plant sale\,peterson garden project\,plant sale\ ,spring plant sale END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ai1ec-3458@petersongarden.org DTSTAMP:20160318T042247Z CATEGORIES;LANGUAGE=en-US:All\,Garden With Us CONTACT:Peterson Garden Project\; education@petersongarden.org\; http://www .petersongarden.org DESCRIPTION:All proceeds from the sale benefit Peterson Garden Project’s education programs\, including our free What’s Happening in the Garden classes\, Grewbie 101 \, and monthly Expert Gardener Nights.
This class is intended to get our Grewbies (beginning garden ers) settled into their new garden plots with some basic information. This demo class will take place outside in the garden\, and will cover:
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Pl ease bring your garden plan from the Online Garden Planning Demo. Not a Grewbie\, but could use a refresher? Join us!
\nClick on a lo cation to register. If you are not a PGP Community Gardener\, choose the l ocation nearest to you.
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\nVedgewater
\nGlobal Garden
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Ground
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Pierogis are stuffed dumplings that are ubiquitous to Easter n Europe. In this hands-on class\, Chef Ronak will teach you how to make p ierogi dough from scratch\, and three fillings (savory ground beef\, veget arian potato and onion\, and sweet blueberry). You’ll practice shaping and cooking them to perfection\, and leave with the confidence to master thes e beloved dumplings at home. We’ll end the class with a family-style meal at our communal table\, to celebrate our hard work and new skills!
\nThis class is BYOB and vegetarian friendly.
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About The Instructor: Chef Ronak Patel
\nC hef Ronak Patel gained a love of preparing and eating eclectic foods at a young age. His parents welcomed his company in the kitchen and introduced him to food from around the world. After first pursuing his interest in fi lm at Columbia College\, Ronak decided to pursue his love of cooking at Le Cordon Bleu Chicago. During culinary school\, Ronak completed an externsh ip under Chef Maneet Chauhan at Vermilion. Ronak has worked for catering c ompanies throughout the Chicagoland area\, including Chef Daniel Private D ining\, Urban Chef Chicago\, Gourmet Gorilla\, Aramark at Loyola Universit y\, Levy Events\, The Perfect Dinner\, Revel Central and Crème Crafted Par ties and Catering. Since May 2014\, Ronak has been the owner and private d ining chef at Chef Ronak (chefronak.com). Rona k taught his first class at Peterson Garden Project Community Cooking Scho ol in July 2015. Since then\, he has also taught workshops at the Sugar Be et Food Co-op and has become a volunteer Instructor Assistant for elementa ry school students in Chicago through Purple Asparagus.
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No refunds for cancellations made less than 3 days in advance.
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20160426T190000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20160426T210000 GEO:+41.989597;-87.659934 LOCATION:Community Cooking School\, 2nd Floor inside Broadway Armory Park @ 5917 North Broadway Street\, Chicago\, IL 60660\, USA SEQUENCE:0 SUMMARY:Handmade Pierogis URL:https://petersongarden.org/event/handmade-pierogis/ X-COST:$55 X-TICKETS-URL:https://salsa3.salsalabs.com/o/50363/p/salsa/event/common/pub lic/?event_KEY=84457 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR