Chef Christoph Waldberger and Katherine Winans kick-off the Green Living Festival with the Slow Food Dinner, 6 p.m. Sept. 10, at Barone & Reed Food Co. in Minden. Cost of $35 includes a sustainably produced, locally grown three-course dinner and organic wines. Make reservations by Sept. 1 at cvsustainables.org or at jkw@gbis.com or 267-0539.