Happy Fourth! Our Declaration of Independence lists as an inalienable right the “pursuit of happiness.” And of course, one way to promote the pursuit of happiness worldwide is through Fair Trade!
Fair Trade LA’s own Emily Fernandez will be in Media, Pennsylvania next weekend for a meeting of Fair Trade advocates nationwide. We look forward to hearing about her experiences and the work of other cities and towns. Media has several events planned; from the press release:
On Saturday July 14th, the Media Fair Trade Committee will be holding several events to celebrate the 1st anniversary of becoming the First Fair Trade Town in America. At 6:30 at the Plum Street Mall, there will be an official welcome to the out of state visitors here for the conference on Fair Trade Towns. Next will be awards given to four outstanding champions for their work in furthering the Fair Trade movement locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally. Finally, a beautiful basket of Fair Trade goods donated by area businesses will be raffled off.
Also, throughout the evening, at Earth and State, 23 W. State St., there will be an information table and wine tasting of an award winning Chilean Fair Trade wine with the vintner. Ten Thousand Villages at 101 W. State St. will have a presentation on the making of Fair Trade rugs with Jackciss Rugs. And Selene Whole Foods Co-op at 305 W. State St. will be selling Frozen Banana Whip Ice Cream made from Fair Trade bananas and donating the proceeds to the Committee. For more info see www.mediaartscouncil.org
