Monthly Workshop Schedule
What We Learn Together
Our workshops are fast, hands-on, and designed to give you skills you can use the very same day. Every session focuses on one of our core pillars:
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Healthy Eating & DIY Staples: Discover how to make delicious, heart-healthy meals and kitchen staples—like fresh oat milk and preservative-free dressings—for pennies.
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Growing Food at Home: Experience the joy of "scrap gardening" by regrowing fresh vegetables right on your windowsill. No backyard or green thumb required!
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Digital & Online Literacy: Master the smartphone apps that save you money, learn how to double your SNAP benefits at the local farmers market, and confidently navigate online health portals like MyChart.
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Mindfulness & Family Wellness: Learn simple, everyday breathing exercises to lower stress, and enjoy playful, beginner-friendly yoga sessions for adults and children alike.
How to Participate
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Explore the Schedule: Scroll down to view our 11-month workshop calendar.
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Join Us in Person: Our workshops are completely free and open to everyone. No pre-registration or experience is ever required—just show up! - WORKSHOPS BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 10:50 AM
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Access Materials Anytime: Can’t make a session, or want to share a recipe with a neighbor? Click on any workshop in the schedule below to instantly download bilingual recipes, step-by-step digital cheat sheets, and practical guides directly to your phone or computer.
September
Sept. 12, 2026 @ 10:15AM
The Nourish Hybla Valley Launch! 🚀
Welcome & Community Connection
Workshop Details
Welcome Vision (10 mins): Introduction to the program.
The 3-Breath Reset (5 mins): Live mindfulness exercise to ground ourselves.
The "Take it to the Store" Guide (15 mins): Walk-through of the community resource guide
Workshop Takeway:
Printed copy of the NOURISH Hybla Valley Smart Shopping Guide.
October
Oct. 17, 2026 @ 10:15AM
Smart Shopping & Digital Deals 📱
Healthy Eating & Digital Literacy
Workshop Details
App-y Savings (15 mins): Live demonstration of how to download and use free store apps (Aldi, Lidl) and coupon apps (Flipp).
Double Your Dollars (15 mins): How to use and double SNAP/EBT benefits at the Mount Vernon Farmers Market.
Workshop Takeway:
A simple "Cheat Sheet" on how to navigate grocery apps.
November
Nov. 14, 2026 @ 10:15 AM
The 5-Minute DIY Kitchen Staples 🥗
DIY Kitchen Staples & Healthy Eating
Workshop Details
The Golden Ratio Dressing (15 mins): Live demonstration showing how to make a delicious, preservative-free salad dressing in a jar. <br><br>Ditch the Salt DIY Spices (15 mins): How to mix a custom, low-sodium taco or Sazón seasoning blend.
Workshop Takeway:
A small spice jar of the custom blend made during class.
December
Dec. 12, 2026 @ 10:15 AM
Magic Window Gardens 🧅
Growing Food at Home
Workshop Details
The 4 Golden Rules of Scrap Gardening (10 mins): How to avoid mold and rot when growing food in water. <br><br>Green Onion & Celery Regrowth (20 mins): Hands-on workshop where participants set up their first windowsill green onion scrap starter.
Workshop Takeway:
A small starter cup with a green onion scrap to place on their windowsill.
January
January - details coming soon!
Mindful Eating & Heart-Healthy Habits ❤️
Wellness & Mindfulness
Workshop Details
The Canned Food Rinse Hack (15 mins): Demonstration showing how rinsing canned beans/veggies removes up to 40% of excess sodium. <br><br>Mindful Eating 101 (15 mins): Interactive exercise practicing slowing down to aid digestion.
Workshop Takeway:
A pocket-sized card featuring simple, low-sodium flavor swaps.
February
February - details coming soon!
Blender Magic & Program Celebration 🥛🎉
DIY Staples & Community Celebration
Workshop Details
5-Minute Oat Milk Demo (15 mins): Learn how to make creamy, budget-friendly oat milk at home using a blender and cold water. <br><br>Community Share-Out (15 mins): A celebration of the habits built and a brief digital survey.
Workshop Takeway:
A "Nourish Hybla Valley" graduate certificate and an oat milk recipe card.
March
March - details coming soon!
Family Yoga: Breathe & Stretch Together 🧘♀️🧒
Mindfulness & Family Wellness
Workshop Details
Fun for All Ages (15 mins): A playful, beginner-friendly introduction to yoga designed for adults and children to do together. No mats required! <br><br>The Mind-Body Connection (15 mins): Simple stretching and breathing exercises to help parents and kids manage stress and wind down before bed.
Workshop Takeway:
A printed "Family Stretch Guide" with 5 easy poses to practice at home.
April
April - details coming soon!
Smartphones for Health: Navigating MyChart 📱
Digital Literacy & Wellness
Workshop Details
MyChart Made Easy (15 mins): A step-by-step, visual guide on how to securely log in, view test results, and message your doctor on your phone. <br><br>Telehealth 101 (15 mins): How to prepare for a virtual doctor's visit so you feel confident and heard.
Workshop Takeway:
A pocket-sized "Digital Health Checklist" with password safety tips.
May
May - details coming soon!
Spotting Online Scams & Fake News 🔍
Digital Literacy
Workshop Details
Red Flag Detection (15 mins): Learn how to spot common online scams, phishing emails, and suspicious text messages targeting families. <br><br>Fact-Checking Health Claims (15 mins): How to quickly verify if a health or food claim you saw on Facebook or TikTok is actually true and safe.
Workshop Takeway:
A simple "Is This Safe?" decision-tree card to keep by the computer.
June
June - details coming soon!
No-Cook Summer Eats & Food Safety 🥗
Healthy Eating & DIY Staples
Workshop Details
Beat the Heat (15 mins): A live demonstration of a delicious, budget-friendly, no-cook meal (like a loaded chickpea salad). <br><br>Safe Food Storage (15 mins): How to organize your fridge and pantry to prevent food waste and keep your family safe from foodborne illness.
Workshop Takeway:
A refrigerator temperature magnet and a "No-Cook Recipe" card.
July
July
The 10-Minute Budget Planner 📊
Wellness & Digital Literacy
Workshop Details
Digital Budgeting (15 mins): A live walkthrough of how to use a free, simple smartphone budgeting app or Google Sheets to track monthly expenses. <br><br>Smart Grocery Swaps (15 mins): How to use your digital budget to find an extra $20-$30 of savings on your grocery bill each month.
Workshop Takeway:
A free, downloadable Google Sheets budget template link.