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Take a Fair Trade Break ---- World Fair Trade Day 2009 
(from the Fair Trade Resource Network - http://www.fairtraderesource.org/ )

On & around May 9th, people across the globe will be coming together to celebrate Fair TradWorld Fair Trade Day 2009e.  In the U.S. we are setting the world record for the World’s Largest Fair Trade Coffee Break, and we need your help to do it! 

What is a “Fair Trade Break”?

A Fair Trade Break is simply an opportunity for a community, a workplace, a class, or a group of friends to take time out to consume, showcase, and discuss the benefits of Fair Trade. The focus is on increasing awareness and educating others about the importance of Fair Trade and the producers who make and grow the products that we consume. 

World Fair Trade Day Events Madison WI - Around May 9, 2009


   
Fair Trade Day Celebration

 Join SERRV at their Monroe Street Store or The Sculpture Stage at the Capital Square (Corner of Mifflin and State) for festivities, including fair trade food samples all day, on May 9.

SERRV Store
at 2701 Monroe Street, at Knickerbocker Place, Madison right next to Bluephies restaurant on Madison's West side) TEL: 608.233.4438  

  • 11:00 am  Join the World's Largest Fair Trade Chocolate Break
     
  •  2:00 pm  Join the World's Largest Fair Trade Coffee Break

Sculpture Stage at the corner of Mifflin and State, Madison (7am -1pm, during the farmers market on the Capital Square)

Join SERRV for a fabulous fair trade break at the sculpture stage, with free fair trade coffee and chocolate samples, music and more.

http://www.serrv.org/AboutUs/WorldFairTradeDay.aspx


Guatemalan Weaving Break for World Fair Trade Day


Terra Experience (and Stony Hill Antiques), 2140 Regent St. (corner of Regent & Allen)  Madison, WI.  05/09/09 10:30am to 5:00pm

Join us to celebrate World Fair Trade Day. Learn how Guatemalan weaving is done as Alma, a weaver from San Antonio Aguas Caliente demonstrates her fine skills making a traditional tapestry.

Get your and your 18" doll's picture taken in a Guatemalan Huipil!!  Support Fair Trade and find how it benefits you and the artisans.

At the same time you can enjoy fair trade coffee  at the Froth House, 11 N. Allen St. or check out some fair trade bananas, coffee or chocolate at the Regent St Market Coop, 2136 Regent St. http://www.regentmarketcoop.org

For more information on this event and other World Fair Trade Events in Madison WI check out http://www.terraexperience.com  or contact Lynn@terraexperience.com or 608-231-1247


World Fair Trade Day - 3rd Annual Education Fundraiser

Fair Indigo in the Outdoor Shops at Hilldale Mall
570 N. Midvale Blvd. Madison, WI  05/09/09 10:00am to 9:00pm

Skip the Bake Sale … Go Shopping to Support Local Schools!

Fair Indigo will be donating 100% of our sales to education on Saturday, May 9th, 2009. We believe that one of the best ways to help a community prosper is through education. To support this concept at a local level, we celebrate World Fair Trade Day annually by giving back to area schools. 100% of our sales will be donated; 50% will go directly to your child’s school or a school of your choice, and 50% will go to the Fair Indigo Foundation to support education globally.

How does it work? Shop at Fair Indigo on Saturday, May 9th, 2009. If you spend $20, your school gets $10 and the Foundation gets $10. It’s that simple! (In store and in stock purchases only; donation does not apply to purchase of gift certificates or prior purchases.) Shop our sustainable & fair trade clothes for your whole family! And to learn more about Fair Indigo and our mission visit www.fairindigo.com  Any question please contact the store at 608.661.7662


 Where to find Fair Trade Coffee for your Fair Trade Coffee Break in the Madison Area
 

Formally Participating in World Fair Trade Day

  • ZuZu Cafe    
 1336 Drake St. Madison, WI 53715;  (608) 260 9898  http://www.thezuzucafe.com
 
  • Froth House   
  11 N. Allen St., Madison, WI, 53726; (608) 231-0100


Others? (let us know at lynn@terraexperience.com )
 

Selling Fair Trade Coffee Every Day
There are a fair number of other coffee shops and restaurants in Madison that sell primarily or 100% Fair Trade Coffee and Tea.  To our knowledge they didn't sign up to participate in World Fair Trade Day - probably because they are too busy serving their customers Fair Trade products each and every day.  There is not a really good up-to-date list of them (I'd like for someone to create one especially of shops that are 100% fair trade --- any volunteers?) - but good places to start to find these shops is http://www.fairtrademadison.org/shop.html and the Just Coffee Web site:  http://justcoffee.coop .
 

 

Where to Buy Fair Trade Gifts, Chocolate, Coffee in Madison, Wisconsin Area Every Day    
 
In Milwaukee check out   http://www.milwfairtrade.org/
 

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