Any doctor will tell you: fresh produce not only tastes great, it helps your body fight illness and heal. That's why St. Mary's Janesville Hospital, Dean Clinic-Janesville East and Dean Health Plan are hosting our first-ever Produce Power Garden Party. We'll have free activites for grownups and kids, cooking and weight management classes, prize drawings and much more!

WHEN:   10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 18
WHERE: Town Square (main entrance) of St. Mary's Janesville Hospital and Dean Clinic-              Janesville East, 3400 E. Racine St.

CSA Sign Up

Sign up for your share of fresh, in-season fruits and vegetables delivered weekly throughout the season. Learn more about Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs from area farms that offer the service. If you're a Dean Health Plan member, you may be able to get up to $200 of your CSA cost back through the WIN program.

Free Presentations

10:30-10:55 a.m.   What Do I Do With THAT?
                            Angie Flickinger, RD, MPH, UW-Rock County Extension
                            Family Living Agent Angie will help you figure out how to prepare some of 
                            the more unusual produce you may get in your CSA box.

11:15-11:40 a.m.   My Plate to Weight Loss
                            Amy Stepp, RD, Dean Clinic Comprehensive Weight Management

Noon-12:30 p.m.  Farm to Table Cooking Demo
                           Executive Chef Joe Wollinger, Blackhawk Technical College

12:45-1:15 p.m.    Color Me Healthy: Kids and Nutrition
                           Karen Cain, Rock County Health Department

1:30-1:55 p.m.     Fresh Bean Salad 
                           Lead Chef Chris Gehardt, BEST Events Catering
                           Chef Chris will show how to properly blanch and shock vegetables for 
                           maximum color and vitamins. He'll also show you how to craft a 
                           homemade vinaigrette from scratch ingredients found in the home garden.