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  September 18: If you have celiac disease or gluten sensitivity, if you know somebody who does, or if you're simply interested in learning more, stop by the co-op on Thursday, September 18, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. You can meet Cleo Libonati, RN, BSN, author of "Recognizing Celiac Disease," and get her to sign a copy of her book for you. A graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Cleo has more than 30 years of nursing experience and has recovered from celiac disease herself. She wrote this comprehensive guide to help others who suffer from it or who care for others who do.
  For more information on the book and author: www.recognizingceliacdisease.com
  For more information on the event: info@roanokenaturalfoods.coop or call 343-5652.

  September 26: The Peacock Harper Culinary Friends Group at Virginia Tech is hosting a lecture titled "Virginia Wine Coming of Age" at 11:30 a.m. at the Inn at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. The speaker will be Susanne Beckner of Villa Appalachia winery in Floyd, who will talk about the historic pairing of wine with foods of Virginia. Pre-registration is required by September 19. Cost is $35, which includes an Italian lunch and four wine pairings. Go to www.culinarycollection.org for more info.

  All month: Omega Lane Farm in Rural Retreat is having "Pick Your Own Tomato Day" every Sunday in September from 2-5 p.m. Folks can come on farm and pick as much as they want. The price is 75 cents per pound for organic heirloom tomatoes.
  Info: Omega Lane Farm, 139 Omega Lane, Rural Retreat, VA. 24368. (276) 686-5843
  

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