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Local Flavor: Children's nutrition classes in Biddeford
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The University of Maine Cooperative Extension’s Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program and the Biddeford Recreation Department are hosting a free food and nutrition class for Biddeford students in grades six through eight. The six-session class will be held from 5:45 – 6:45 p.m. on Thursdays from Oct. 3 to Nov. 14 at the R. Martin Community Center, 189 Alfred St., Biddeford.
The class will cover topics like choosing healthy foods and food safety, and the interactive sessions will include plenty of taste testing. To sign up, go to https://biddefordme.myrec.com/ .
For more information on the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program offerings, including community classes, nutrition information and healthy recipes, go to the program’s website.
Five Points Plaza
A few new businesses will soon be moving into the Five Points Plaza at 420 Alfred St., Biddeford, including a restaurant and a brewery. If you missed writer Ann Fisher’s recent story about Five Points, check it out here.
Liz Gotthelf is the publisher of Saco Bay News. She also loves to eat – and support local businesses. If you have any local restaurant or food news, she’d love to hear from you. Send her an email at newsdesk@sacobaynews.com.