September 2010 News

Ah, September and change is in the air. Come on in to the shop to enjoy our ever changing inventory. You just never know what goodies you will find.

A new month means First Friday Fun--
This Friday meet local artist Diane Gadway with her unique line of re-purposed jewelry called Gadzoolry-- it's as fun to wear as it's name is to say.

Plus-- Back by popular demand
Scarlet Thistle Studios Tribal Style Belly Dancers
Catch their performance at 7:00

And if that isn't enough-- we'll be sampling two new kinds of chocolate from Equal Exchange.

I've been waiting for the weather to be cool enough to get these shipped to us-- so there's a reason to be happy for a rainy, grey start to the week-- we get chocolate!

The new flavors are
Organic Ecuador Dark Chocolate-- a single origin bar from the Forteleza del Valle Cooperative in Ecuador-- it's sweet, fudgy and nicely balanced with hints of citrus and floral.
Organic Chocolate Caramel Crunch with Sea Salt-- crunchy caramel bits contrast with sea salt crystals-- my mouth is watering just thinking about it.

Come down early so I don't eat it all myself.

It's back to school time and for many of us that means packing a lot of lunch boxes.... check out my latest blog post on Sustainable Lunches and start the year off living a bit lighter on the earth.

Monday, Sept. 20th-- Ladies Craft Night
Come on down for an evening of fun and learn to make something new with Master Recycler and amazing artist Cynthia Caudill.

6:00 - 8:00 pm

$5 for the materials and Cynthia's instruction plus Fair Trade goodies to munch on while we play.

Are you a Small Planet Supporter? Get a card started today, then every time you spend $10 we say thank you with a stamp and and entry into a weekly raffle for $10 free shopping. When the card is full, it becomes a coupon for 30% AND an entry in to our monthly gift basket drawings. This month you might win a gorgeous basket from The Philippines, just the right size for carrying anything from market produce to books. Get your completed cards in soon-- the drawing is Wednesday, September 15th.

Stay tuned in September-- I'm going to the the Fair Trade Futures conference in Boston and am sure to return with lots of new ideas and wonderful new products.

Like Fair Trade and have time on the weekends? We're looking for weekend help starting in October. It's a great time of year to be in the shop. Let me know if you are interested.

DeLona

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