GFGS Community Calendar: October 2014

As a service to our regular readers and the Celiac community at large, Gluten Free Garden State offers an ongoing list of upcoming events of interest. We feature local happenings, regional events and national programs open to the public. The calendar appears on the second Sunday of each month. Links are posted to Facebook and Twitter using the hashtages #2ndSundaySked and #savetheceliacdate.

Enjoy!

In the Garden State


TODAY: FARE Walk for Food Allergy, hosted by the Food Allergy Resource & Education (formerly FAAN) at the BlueClaws' stadium in Lakewood; An awareness and fund raising event, it starts 9 a.m. with check-in, followed by the walk at 10 a.m. in the minor league baseball stadium. Family-friendly activities and entertainment are included. Visit FARE's website for more information.

Saturday, Oct. 18: Gluten Free Festival at ShopRite of Marlton (Rt. 70 in Evesham), 10 am-2 pm. The event features medical and support resources, as well as free product samples. No cost to attend. Additional details are here. 

Sunday, Oct. 26: FARE Walk for Food Allergy, hosted by the Food Allergy Resource & Education (formerly FAAN) at Wild Duck Pond in Ridgewood; An awareness and fund raising event, it starts 9 a.m. with check-in, followed by the walk at 10 a.m. near the pond in Saddle River County Park. Family-friendly activities and entertainment are included. Visit FARE's website for more information.


Monday-Tuesday, Oct. 27-28: Tri-State Food Expo at the Meadowlands Exposition Center. Catering to restaurant, retail and other food service industry professionals, it features some gluten-free vendors, as well as general demonstrations and information. Visit the expo's website for additional information and ticket purchases.


Sunday, Nov. 2: CSA (Celiac Sprue Association) Southern New Jersey Chapter #9 meeting with a Thanksgiving covered dish meal, 2 p.m. at Hope Church, 700 Cooper Rd., Voorhees. New members welcome. Visit the group's website for more information.

Sunday, Dec. 7: CSA (Celiac Sprue Association) Southern New Jersey Chapter #9 meeting with a cookie swap, 2 p.m. at Hope Church, 700 Cooper Rd., Voorhees. New members welcome. Visit the group's website for more information.

Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 3-4, 2015: Gluten & Allergen Free Expo in Secaucus. with educational presentations, and products for sampling and purchase. Go to gfafexpo.com to purchase tickets and obtain additional information. 


Near the Garden State

Sunday, Nov. 9: The Central PA Gluten Free Expo, Noon-5 p.m., presented by Central PA Newspapers and the State College Celiac Support Group. This 2nd annual event is being held at the Penn Stater Conference Center, 215 Innovation Blvd. in State College, Pa. There are gluten-free vendors with samples, door prizes, goodie bags for the first 500 adults and educational presentations. Tickets are $5 in advance, $10 at the door. Children age 16 and under are free. There is no cost to park. Visit the event's website for ticket sales and additional information.


Road Trip

Saturday-Sunday, Oct. 25-26: Gluten & Allergen Free Expo in Springfield, Mass. with educational presentations, and products for sampling and purchase. Event runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. Go to gfafexpo.com to purchase tickets and obtain additional information.

Sunday, Nov. 9; Gluten Intolerance Group 40th Anniversary Celebration, 1-5 p.m. at the Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center in Washington State. The event features exhibitors, face painting, table games, bounce houses for all ages, a photo booth, and silent and live auctions. Admission is $5; free for members and children under age 12. Visit www.gluten.net to register.

Saturday-Sunday, Nov. 15-16: Gluten & Allergen Free Expo in Dallas, Tx. with educational presentations, and products for sampling and purchase. Event runs 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days. Go to gfafexpo.com to purchase tickets and obtain additional information.

Saturday, Nov. 22: Food Allergy & Celiac Convention at Walt Disney World's Coronado Springs Resort, Lake Buena Vista, Fla. Starting at 9 a.m., the day includes breakfast, an expo area, workshops, samples, information and giveaways. Tickets are $10 in advance, $15 at the door for adults; $5 for children. To to www.celebrateawareness.com to purchase tickets.

Saturday, Jan. 17: Gluten & Allergen Free Expo in Phoenix, Az. with educational presentations, and products for sampling and purchase. Go to gfafexpo.com to purchase tickets and obtain additional information.

Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 28-March 1: Gluten Free Food Allergy Fest at the Austin Convention Center in Texas. Hosted by Gluten Free & More magazine (formerly Living Without), the event runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. It offers free samples of gluten-free, allergy-friendly foods, as well as informative presentations by experts in the gluten-free community. Admission is reasonably priced. Visit the event’s website for more information.

Saturday-Sunday, March 14-15: Gluten Free Food Allergy Fest at Lakeland Center in Florida’s Tampa area. Hosted by Gluten Free & More magazine (formerly Living Without), the event runs 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days. It offers free samples of gluten-free, allergy-friendly foods, as well as informative presentations by experts in the gluten-free community. Admission is reasonably priced. Visit the event’s website for more information.

If you have a gluten-free event you'd like to have listed, please send details and contact information to gfgardenstate@gmail.com. #savetheceliacdate #2ndSundaySked