The final results have been tabulated and the Fair Trade Coffee Break held on May 10th around the country was a huge success!
According to the folks at the Fair Trade Resource Network, "12,128 people in more than 150 communities nationwide together raised their mugs/cups/glasses to Fair Trade. "
30 of those folks were in Lovettsville, VA at Greater Goods. It may have been small, but it was a start and we played our part!
Showing posts with label events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label events. Show all posts
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Mark Your Calendar!
A smattering of upcoming local events that we think you might be interested in:
This weekend, May 17th and 18th:
2008 Loudoun County Farm Color Tour - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, both Sat. and Sun. Drop by Greater Goods for a free brochure and map to the more than dozen area farms that will be open for visitors. Most farms have special activities and demonstrations. A great family activity.
1st Annual Taylorstown Spring Fling Sale - Sat. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. At the Old Taylorstown Country Store, 13068 Taylorstown Rd, Taylorstown, VA. Featuring arts, crafts, vintage items, baked goods, silent auction, live music.
Computer and Electronic Recycling - Sat. in Ashburn. Loudoun County sponsors this event twice a year. A great opportunity to responsibly rid yourselves of all kinds of e-waste.
Save the Date:
Used Book Sale: Sat., May 31st, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Lovettsville Community Center gym. Book donations accepted until May 28th at the community center or library. All proceeds benefit the Lovettsville Library Advisory Board and the Lovettsville Community Center Advisory Board.
Loudoun Wildlife Festival: Sat., June 7th, 4:30 pm - ? at the Blueridge Center for Environmental Stewardship. Live Reptile Show, Live Music, Food and Drink. Proceeds benefit the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy.
Emma's Revolution, in concert, June 21st at the St. James United Church of Christ in Lovettsville. Tickets available at Greater Goods.
This weekend, May 17th and 18th:
2008 Loudoun County Farm Color Tour - 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, both Sat. and Sun. Drop by Greater Goods for a free brochure and map to the more than dozen area farms that will be open for visitors. Most farms have special activities and demonstrations. A great family activity.
1st Annual Taylorstown Spring Fling Sale - Sat. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sun. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. At the Old Taylorstown Country Store, 13068 Taylorstown Rd, Taylorstown, VA. Featuring arts, crafts, vintage items, baked goods, silent auction, live music.
Computer and Electronic Recycling - Sat. in Ashburn. Loudoun County sponsors this event twice a year. A great opportunity to responsibly rid yourselves of all kinds of e-waste.
Save the Date:
Used Book Sale: Sat., May 31st, 10:00 am to 3:00 pm, Lovettsville Community Center gym. Book donations accepted until May 28th at the community center or library. All proceeds benefit the Lovettsville Library Advisory Board and the Lovettsville Community Center Advisory Board.
Loudoun Wildlife Festival: Sat., June 7th, 4:30 pm - ? at the Blueridge Center for Environmental Stewardship. Live Reptile Show, Live Music, Food and Drink. Proceeds benefit the Loudoun Wildlife Conservancy.
Emma's Revolution, in concert, June 21st at the St. James United Church of Christ in Lovettsville. Tickets available at Greater Goods.
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Happy World Fair Trade Day!
Doing a bit of a happy dance today, myself. The sun came out and so did some people. Some from as far away as Ashburn -- specifically for the Fair Trade Coffee Break. Officially we are counting 30 folks for the coffee break -- though we did serve others before 3:00 and are continuing to do so all evening. We have Peace Coffee, an assortment of Fair Trade teas, and chocolate chip cookies, brownies and chocolate muffins - all baked from scratch with fair trade sugar and chocolate. The brownie recipe was from the NY Times and is definitely a keeper.
Business is *finally* picking up again. May is looking good. Was able to write some checks today and that felt wonderful! Might actually have some money to spend on advertising again soon. Three [of five] local papers printed today's event in the calendar section and quite a few folks today showed up because of those notices. One woman lives just a couple of miles down the road and didn't even know the store was here. I hear that a lot. I've been meaning to do a postcard campaign for months and months. It's just a matter of me deciding to spend the money that way. [As opposed to buying more inventory.] And given that I am constantly finding such wonderful things to stock in the store -- well, it's hard to make that call. I have this strange fear that I'll spend a bunch of money on advertising and then when crowds of people come in, I won't have enough merchandise for them to buy! That's what comes from kind of bootstrapping yourself and not starting out with an abundant budget, I suppose. I need to constantly remind myself to shift my state of mind and plan for the store out of a vision of plenty instead of scarcity.
Ok, off to do some more work. But before I go, I wanted to share: I finally got around to watching this bit about Fair Trade from John Oliver's stand-up routine. I thought it was amusing and today seemed like the right day to share the link.
later luvies...
Business is *finally* picking up again. May is looking good. Was able to write some checks today and that felt wonderful! Might actually have some money to spend on advertising again soon. Three [of five] local papers printed today's event in the calendar section and quite a few folks today showed up because of those notices. One woman lives just a couple of miles down the road and didn't even know the store was here. I hear that a lot. I've been meaning to do a postcard campaign for months and months. It's just a matter of me deciding to spend the money that way. [As opposed to buying more inventory.] And given that I am constantly finding such wonderful things to stock in the store -- well, it's hard to make that call. I have this strange fear that I'll spend a bunch of money on advertising and then when crowds of people come in, I won't have enough merchandise for them to buy! That's what comes from kind of bootstrapping yourself and not starting out with an abundant budget, I suppose. I need to constantly remind myself to shift my state of mind and plan for the store out of a vision of plenty instead of scarcity.
Ok, off to do some more work. But before I go, I wanted to share: I finally got around to watching this bit about Fair Trade from John Oliver's stand-up routine. I thought it was amusing and today seemed like the right day to share the link.
later luvies...
Monday, May 5, 2008
Join us Sat., May 10 for Fair Trade Coffee Break
A press release I e-mailed widely this evening:
May 10: World’s Biggest Fair Trade Coffee Break Comes to Lovettsville, VA
For World Fair Trade Day, Greater Goods, Loudoun’s Green General Store and Fair Trade Art & Craft Gallery Hosts Coffee Break for Fair Trade
Fair Trade Products Better for Farmers, the Environment, And You, Organizers Say
Lovettsville, VA – Aiming to help set a world record for the biggest ever coffee break, Greater Goods is hosting a “Fair Trade Coffee Break” on May 10, World Fair Trade Day. It will be one of scores of Fair Trade coffee breaks held simultaneously around the country, and will focus on the benefits of Fair Trade for farmers, artisans, consumers, and the environment. Visitors to Greater Goods will be offered complementary cups of Fair Trade coffee and tea – as well as sweets baked with Fair Trade chocolate and sugar.
In order to set the world record, the events will have to draw thousands of people throughout the U.S. participating at the same time.
Greater Goods owner, Ayala Sherbow, said, “In a global economy the way each of us chooses to spend our money is at least as powerful as the way we choose to vote. The products each of us buys and the companies we choose to support have a direct impact on the health of the planet and the quality of life of our fellow humans. We urge people to discover the pleasures and benefits of purchasing high quality and ethically-sourced fair trade products.”
WHAT: “Fair Trade Coffee Break” to Help Set World Record;
Simultaneous Events in Towns and Cities throughout the U.S.
WHEN: Saturday, May 10, 2008 – World Fair Trade Day – 3:00 to 5:00 pm
WHERE: Greater Goods
1 South Loudoun Street
Lovettsville, VA 20180
540-822-4653
http://www.forpeopleandplanet.com/
http://forpeopleandplanet.blogspot.com/
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May 10: World’s Biggest Fair Trade Coffee Break Comes to Lovettsville, VA
For World Fair Trade Day, Greater Goods, Loudoun’s Green General Store and Fair Trade Art & Craft Gallery Hosts Coffee Break for Fair Trade
Fair Trade Products Better for Farmers, the Environment, And You, Organizers Say
Lovettsville, VA – Aiming to help set a world record for the biggest ever coffee break, Greater Goods is hosting a “Fair Trade Coffee Break” on May 10, World Fair Trade Day. It will be one of scores of Fair Trade coffee breaks held simultaneously around the country, and will focus on the benefits of Fair Trade for farmers, artisans, consumers, and the environment. Visitors to Greater Goods will be offered complementary cups of Fair Trade coffee and tea – as well as sweets baked with Fair Trade chocolate and sugar.
In order to set the world record, the events will have to draw thousands of people throughout the U.S. participating at the same time.
Greater Goods owner, Ayala Sherbow, said, “In a global economy the way each of us chooses to spend our money is at least as powerful as the way we choose to vote. The products each of us buys and the companies we choose to support have a direct impact on the health of the planet and the quality of life of our fellow humans. We urge people to discover the pleasures and benefits of purchasing high quality and ethically-sourced fair trade products.”
WHAT: “Fair Trade Coffee Break” to Help Set World Record;
Simultaneous Events in Towns and Cities throughout the U.S.
WHEN: Saturday, May 10, 2008 – World Fair Trade Day – 3:00 to 5:00 pm
WHERE: Greater Goods
1 South Loudoun Street
Lovettsville, VA 20180
540-822-4653
http://www.forpeopleandplanet.com/
http://forpeopleandplanet.blogspot.com/
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Sunday, May 4, 2008
quick update, more on BPA
Just dashing by before bed to share two things:
- Absolutely lovely couple hours hosting a fair trade tea at the store for the ladies of St. James UCC. We served a variety of fair trade teas and Peace Coffee [organic, fair trade and shade-grown]. I baked a chocolate torte [using fair trade chocolate and sugar of course], and coconut macaroon meringue cookies. Karen and I made tea sandwiches [cucumber-mint, salmon-cream cheese-dill, and apricot-dijon mustard-ham]. Another local baker prepared some yummy shortbread and biscotti [and I will post a link to her biz as soon as I get back to the store and get her card.] Karen and I did the math afterwards. Even offering a 10% discount to the ladies while they shopped, the event covered its expenses and made a few dollars for the store. And it was fun. Preparing for it, setting a nice table, and of course, meeting the women and talking about Fair Trade. Of course I was completely wiped out afterwards. [I was up to midnight last night baking, and then again at 8:00 am today.] When I got home, I crawled in bed and took a nap with the baby. I think it was a successful event all the way around. And I think we'd like to try it again with other groups.
- Surfing the web, I came across this post cautioning folks to be very careful in searching out BPA-free products for babies and little ones. It's a good reminder that one needs to read the fine print -- even when dealing with reputable retailers.
Given that dear hubby left this afternoon for 4 days of business travel, and my to-do list for home and the store is several pages long - I really need to be head to bed.
more tomorrow. [probably...]
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
Purcellville Mom's Club - MNO
Okay, I'm feeling conflicted. This is the second time we've tried to schedule a "Mom's Night Out" for the local Mom's Club [which I am a member of.] Last time no one could make it -- so we rescheduled for this month. But there was another Mom'c Club activity in Lovettsville last night -- this time at Total Basket Cases, and so I was [perhaps foolishly] reticent about publicizing the event here.
The idea for the MNO at Greater Goods would be: hang out with other members in a relaxing setting. I would provide munchies and music. And we would do some informal education on either the benefits of natural bath and body products or fair trade shopping -- or both. Whatever people were interested in. And -- while there would be absolutely NO pressure to shop at all -- if folks wanted to buy something, we were offering 10% that evening.
Right now we are scheduled for Thursday [tomorrow] March 13th from 7:30 to 9:30.
I have posted a poll for Mom's Club members so we can decided what to do. See the poll on the right -- about half way down. Please let me know what you think!
Also, feel free to add a comment to this post to share your thoughts, ideas, suggestions.
The idea for the MNO at Greater Goods would be: hang out with other members in a relaxing setting. I would provide munchies and music. And we would do some informal education on either the benefits of natural bath and body products or fair trade shopping -- or both. Whatever people were interested in. And -- while there would be absolutely NO pressure to shop at all -- if folks wanted to buy something, we were offering 10% that evening.
Right now we are scheduled for Thursday [tomorrow] March 13th from 7:30 to 9:30.
I have posted a poll for Mom's Club members so we can decided what to do. See the poll on the right -- about half way down. Please let me know what you think!
Also, feel free to add a comment to this post to share your thoughts, ideas, suggestions.
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