We like how CityBeat staffers put it when they voted us Best Greenie How-Tos: “We once called Park + Vine a ‘general store of the future’ back in 2009, when a store dedicated to sustainability and all things greenie was new and unusual. Today, we’re happy to say we’d just call it a general store — we’ve reached that future where it’s not weird or unusual to hit the Main Street locale every week for your kombucha fix, or pop in for a vegan goetta brunch on a Sunday morning. And, of course, they’re still offering classes almost every day on simple, actionable stuff — you needn’t be an eco-crusader to participate, just appreciative of good, smart, healthy ideas.”

LUNCH + BRUNCH COUNTER
Park + Vine serves lunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and brunch 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday

EVENTS

Bike Month Dealio: May 1-31
In honor of Bike Month, we’re rewarding every bicyclist who passes through our doors in May. Just show us some evidence that you rode your bike to the shop and we’ll give you a free small La Terza coffee or Herbal Sage tea, and take 10 percent off your purchase. Excludes beer, bumGenius diapers, Cincy Rain Barrels and Ergobaby Carriers. Lock your bike safely in the Main Street Bike Corral in front of the shop. Shop is open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Bike Month is presented by Queen City Bike

Bike Month 2013

Make-Your-Own Kombucha: May 23 and 25, June 1
Learn how to make your own kombucha 6 p.m. Thursday, May 23, 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May 25 and 9:30 a.m. Saturday, June 1 at Park + Vine. Erica Esham of A.N.A.O. hummus will provide details on how to create your own effervescent fermentation of sweetened tea with a home-brewing system. Erica has brewed kombucha for nearly six years and given numerous demonstrations on the process. Each person in the class receives one small piece of a SCOBY so they can immediately begin the process. Sometimes referred to as a “mushroom” or “mother”, the kombucha culture is actually a symbiotic colony of bacteria and yeast, or SCOBY. Bring your own glass container. Additional materials needed can be found at Park + Vine or your own kitchen. Cost is $10 and required in advance. RSVP info @ parkandvine . com

Babywearing Bliss: May 26
Park + Vine hosts Babywearing Bliss, a free workshop on safely and comfortably carrying a baby from birth through toddler years, 11 a.m. fourth Sunday of each month, unless noted otherwise. Jamee Steele Diver facilitates this fun monthly exchange. Experiment and ask questions about the different kinds of carriers (wraps, ring slings, pouches, mei tais and soft-structured), get details on our new carrier rental program and browse our selection!

Cincinnati Homebirth Network: May 26
Cincinnati Homebirth Network meets 2 p.m. fourth Sunday at Park + Vine. Network is for anyone in Greater Cincinnati interested in homebirth. The mission of the network is to provide support and information for parents in home birth decisions

Sugar Sixth Anniversary: May 31
Park + Vine is celebrating six years of business as a local hub for things friendly to Cincinnati and the planet 6 to 10 p.m. Final Friday, May 31. Some anniversary years have well-established connections now common to most places around the world. We’re running with sugar, which is tradition in United Kingdom for celebrating six years. Click here to see what we have planned!

Queen City Bike + Dine 8: June 1 (SOLD OUT)
Pedal into summer on the eighth edition of Queen City Bike + Dine starting at noon Saturday, June 1. Ride your bike to Park + Vine for hydration and a quick air-brakes-chain check before departing on a bike tour of local restaurants and bars. Stops include Dutch’s Bar, Dilly Deli, Eli’s BBQ, Streetpops and Biergarten at Findlay Market. Menu is suitable for vegans. Tickets ($25 plus processing fees) include food and drinks. Proceeds benefit participating businesses and Queen City Bike, our region’s bicycling advocacy organization. Tickets are non-refundable. Event is rain or shine. Helmets required. EVENT IS SOLD OUT. For more information, e-mail info @ parkandvine . com

Canning + Preserving Summer Series: June 8, June 20, July 20, Aug. 17
Canning classes return to Park + Vine beginning June 8. Jennifer Evan of Ohio State University Extension, Hamilton County, leads the way with four separate classes: Water bath canning (June 8), Salsas (June 20), Pickling and fermenting (July 20), Pressure canning (Aug. 17). More classes may be added. Space is limited to 20 folks per class. Each class is $10. Payment is required in advance. Call 513-721-7275 or visit Park + Vine to arrange payment

Cloth Diapering Cuteness: June 9
Park + Vine hosts an informal class on all aspects of cloth diapering 1 p.m. second Sunday of each month, unless noted. No longer a baby itself, this popular class turns five-years-old in 2013. Our own in-house mama, Jamee Diver, tailors each discussion to the specific questions of present parents. Afterward, browse the best selection of cloth diapers in Cincinnati and take advantage of Park + Vine’s package discounts. RSVP info @ parkandvine . com

The City Flea: June 15, July 13, Aug. 17, Sept. 21
Look for Park + Vine at The City Flea 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 15, July 13, Aug. 17 and Sept. 21 at Washington Park

Intuitive Card Readings: July 14 (no June readings)
Kimbereley McAninch offers 15-minute intuitive card readings for $20 during brunch noon to 2 p.m. second Sunday of each month here at the shop. An intuitive reading is like a session with a coach or a mentor. There is a lot of processing, releasing and transforming of mental, emotional and physical energy blocks. Kimbereley has done intuitive card readings since she was 11-years-old and works in areas of flower essences, Reike and crystal healing