Sorry Blogger - We've moved to Twitter/Facebook

Hey blog/rss subscribers! We're moving this over to TOCA's Twitter and Facebook pages. Here are the links:

twitter.com/TOCAction   &

https://www.facebook.com/pages/TOCA-Tohono-Oodham-Community-Action/137202393001616

or you can always go to our slowly updated website: www.TOCAonline.org

or visit our quickly improving wazala online store:  https://nativefoodways.wazala.com


.... See you there.....

Amazon Smile : $upport TOCA

At no extra cost to you, Amazon purchases can support TOCA. Simply start your shopping by either going to the Smile Charity page at Amazon (http://smile.amazon.com) and search for Tohono Oodham Community Action (note: no ') --- or link directly: http://smile.amazon.com/ch/86-0883222.
Thanks!

Wildflower Season!

Our Desert Rain Café is in the new Edible Baja Arizona!

Link to magazine (go to page 71) /  Desert Rain Café's Facebook Page

Tour de O'oidag

TOUR de O'oidag - Costumes Welcome!- Oct 29th,2014. Meet at Senior Services Oidag @ 5pm:

Post your tour! Visit TOCA and Desert Rain Cafe's Facebook Pages:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/TOCA-Tohono-Oodham-Community-Action/137202393001616

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Desert-Rain-Cafe/229578393737714

NAFRFF in Indian Country Today

Link
So many people have supported NAFRFF throughout the summer.
Let's keep up the momentum!

Action Alert: NAFRFF Proposal

The Native American Farm, Ranch and Food Fund 

- A Proposal for The Use of Keepseagle v. Vilsack Settlement Funds-

All information is available at the NAFRFF Facebook page: 

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Native-American-Farm-Ranch-and-Food-Fund/312228102271422?sk=timeline

Find Out More - Get Involved - Endorse the NAFRFF proposal - Create a Better Future

Input Sought at Meetings July 30th- Aug 26th and Webinars Aug. 6, 16, and 20 

Because Your Voice Matters

TOCA & Cafe Facebook Pages

Summer 2014: For updated news, visit TOCA and Desert Rain Cafe's Facebook Pages:

https://www.facebook.com/pages/TOCA-Tohono-Oodham-Community-Action/137202393001616

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Desert-Rain-Cafe/229578393737714

Bingo! Thursday June 12th 5pm-8pm

Desert Rain Cafe Patio

-Win Prizes - Support Bahidaj Camp-

TOCA FACEBOOK PAGE

FoodTalks:Stephanie Lip (+playlist)

Another TOCA staff member and FoodCorps. alumni shares her story of working with school food on the Tohono O'odham Nation.

We would like to thank all school food cooks for your partnership and willingness to learn but most importantly your friendship.

FoodTalks: Rebecca Cohen (+playlist)

TOCA's Foodcorps. Service Member Rebecca Cohen shares her story about her work at TOCA and O'odham farmers.

2014 March 6 - Smoothies!

Thurs. TOCA Smoothie Demo 2pm at Sells HOPP Kitchen

Link to TOCA's Facebook Page

Farmer's Market Friday with special stop by the Mobile Farmers Market

Every Friday the New Generation of O'odham Farmer's and Project Oidag coordinate the Farmer's Market in the Sells Parking lot from 10am-2pm. 

This coming market we will have a special stop by the Mobile Farmer's Market. The Mobile Farmers Market is a fuel-efficient cargo van that is working to expand Tribal food producers market opportunities while at the same time increasing the availability of traditional, healthy, and fresh foods in Native communities.  The current Reconnecting the Tribal Trade Routes Roadtrip is focused on bringing more attention to Native food products and making new connections along the way.

For more information go to www.nativefoodnetwork.com

TOCA Newsletter 2014 Feb

Check out TOCA's Facebook Page

Tues-Weds-Thurs - Dinner at DRC

TEAM TOCA: Support School Gardens
CYCLING EL TOUR DE TUCSON FOR SCHOOL GARDEN PROGRAMMING
You can support gardens in schools and the great programs for students during and after school.
For the past two years, TOCA has continued school garden activities throughout the summer. Find out how you can help:
http://www.crowdrise.com/fundraise_and_volunteer/donations/cyclingforschoolgardens/toca 

http://tocanewsandevents.blogspot.com

TOCA Job Posting

UPDATE 2/1/2014 - SORRY- POSITION HAS BEEN FILLED - Join the TOCA team!  We are looking for a new Business Manager – an essential team member who can  help make all of our programs run smoothly.  A complete job description appears below.  Please share with anyone who might be interested.

http://tocanewsandevents.blogspot.com

2013 Celebration of Basketry and Native Foods Festival- Hotel Reservation Deadline

Good Day friends,
Remember to book your hotel stay at Desert Diamond Casino and Hotel by November 25, 2013.
The Special hotel rate of $80.00 per night *plus tax will end November 25, 2013.
Hotel Reservation Link

If you have any trouble with booking please contact the Desert Diamond Casino Hotel directly at
 877-777-4212 or 520-342-3012 referring to the Celebration of Basketry and Native Foods Festival.

BINGO Sunday 11am-5pm

Location: TOCC Campus (New hall at Schuk Toak, HW-86 milepost 125.5)

TUES.OCT 29th - Bring Flashlights & Your Family - Costumes Welcome

The 2nd Annual "Tour de O'oidag"welcomes all, big and small, to our dusky walk among the gardens of Sells. Dress up and share Tohono O'odham foods along the way to a big costume contest at IOES Elementary School Oidag. Registration begins at 5pm at Senior Svcs:

 Link to TOCA's Facebook Announcement for this event