by admin on October 18, 2010
Is your holiday list ready? Here’s your one-month heads-up to get a move on the who’s who on your list. Only 31 days before the event where you are a supa gift star and a world changin’ spenda. Put some Cha Cha in your cha-ching, with a trip to the Fair Trade Market.
Weave joy around the world shopping fair and sweat free at the 8th annual Fair Trade Market Friday and Saturday November 20-21 and Friday, Saturday and Sunday November 26-28, 2010 from 9 am to 3 pm. Held at Manchester United Methodist Church (129 woods Mill Rd Manchester, MO 63011), the market is one of the largest of its kind offering thousands of handmade items with an average price of $20, live entertainment and food. The Fair Trade Market is designed to transport shoppers around the world with international entertainment and a selection of items from more than 50 countries. None generated in sweatshops or in violation of fair labor practices and all with good environmental practices in mind. Items available include clothing and accessories, coffee, chocolate, baskets and boxes, games, home decor, jewelry, musical instruments, rugs, toys and more. New this year, on the first weekend only, a fair trade hand-knotted Persian rug event and sale and, during the second weekend only, weaving demonstrations. Visit www.ManchesterUMC.org/FTM for vendors, entertainment schedule, and more details on fair trade.
Market and Entertainment:
Saturday & Sunday, November 20-21, 9am-3pm and
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 26-28, 9am-3pm
Fair Trade Oriental Rug Event:
Thursday, November 18 from 6-9pm, Rug Seminar at 7pm,
Friday, November 19 from 10am-9pm and
Saturday, November 20 from 9am-3pm
Manchester United Methodist Church,
129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011
by admin on October 8, 2010
Be our guest for a fabulous, FREE, Fair Trade Dinner!
Dine as our guest while enjoying the short program including fascinating success stories of artisans and farmers rising above poverty, opportunities to meet community folks working on local fair trade projects, and multiple fair trade speakers with special guest Julie from Shoeman Water Projects. Just wait till you scroll down and see the menu!
WHEN
Appetizers and introductions begin at 6:30 pm on Tuesday, October 12th, with dinner served at 7 pm. RSVP required via www.ManchesterUMC.org/FairTradeMarket/Dinner.php – space is limited – indicate childcare details if needed.
WHERE
Manchester United Methodist Church,
129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011
WHY
Ever wondered what Fair Trade Markets are all about? Curious about Fair Trade, where the money goes, and why it’s justice work, not charity? Thought about volunteering, but just wanted to know a bit more first? Interested in meeting other people in Metro St. Louis who support fair trade? Everyone is welcome to this FREE dinner and Just Sweets fair trade desserts!
WHAT’S for DINNER
Starters
Chips and Women’s Bean Project Salsa and Fair Trade Za’atar and Olive Oil Dip with Homemade White and Whole Wheat Breads.
Main Course
Hearty Women’s Bean Project Chili with Chicken,
Vegetarian Wicked Pumpkin Soup,
Fair Trade Couscous and Roasted Vegetables,
Autumn Leaf Salad with Applebutter Dressing on Mixed Greens with Pecans, Apricots, and Homemade Raisin & Rye bread and Fair Trade Corn Breads.
Starters and Main Course prepared by Carter Barb Laidlaw formerly of Minions Cafe and Seasonings in Maplewood.
Desserts
Just Sweets Handmade, Fair Trade: Raspberry Criss-cross Squares, Fairest Chocolate Chip Cookies, Italian Polenta Cake with Seasonal Fruit, and Fair & Squares - all sampler size so you can enjoy more than one!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
8th Annual Fair Trade Market and Entertainment:
Saturday & Sunday, November 20-21, 9am-3pm and
Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 26-28, 9am-3pm
details: www.ManchesterUMC.org/ftm
Fair Trade Oriental Rug Event:
Thursday, November 18 from 6-9pm, Rug Seminar at 7pm,
Friday, November 19 from 10am-9pm and
Saturday, November 20 from 9am-3pm
more on the rugs and artisans
Location:
Manchester United Methodist Church,
129 Woods Mill Road, Manchester, MO 63011
Looking forward to sitting down to dinner with you – be sure to pass this message along and invite your friends!
