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95. Strengthening Local Economies Everywhere Dinner 9/7 in Seattle

Wed Sep 4, 2013, 02:42 PM

Sep 2013

This Saturday, SEPT 7th, 2013
7th Annual Strengthening Local Economies Everywhere Dinner!
Happy Hour 5-6:30pm; Dinner 6:30-9pm
NEW LOCATION: University Christian Church - 4731 15th Ave NE, Seattle 98105. Get your tickets online before we sell out! Solidarity tickets also available - pay what you are able: email us for more info.
http://slee2013.brownpapertickets.com/
volunteer@seattleglobaljustice.org

CALL FOR VOLUNTEERS
Help us get ready by joining us for a final work party – Wednesday, Sep 4th, 5-9pm. Email us for location and directions. Or help us out during the dinner! Sign up to volunteer for any of the following roles and get in free! Friday 9/6 10am – 3pm food prep & set-up, Saturday 9/7 9am – 3pm food prep, 2pm – 4pm set-up, 3pm – 9pm food prep, 5 – 9pm bar (alcohol serving permit needed).

At the dinner, you are in for several treats, starting with the keynote from powerhouse organizer, Saru Jayaraman, Restaurant Opportunities United leader. Enjoy wonderful locally and Fair Trade sourced food from Kaspar's, Madre's Kitchen, Cafe Flora, Community Kitchens Northwest, and our very own CAGJ chefs! Thank you to our Sponsors! UFCW 21, Working Washington, Equal Exchange, Central Co-op, Seattle Metropolitan Credit Union, People's Memorial Funeral Cooperative, and New Roots Organics. Thank you also to Table Captains SLICE, Seattle CISPES, Washington Fair Trade Coalition, and UniteHERE Local 8 and our many food, silent auction, and dessert donors!

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