Originally posted on December 29, 2015. Recent arrests in Fond du Lac have brought awareness of the monstrous crime of human trafficking and the issues that surround it to our community. A program that will focus on the problem and solutions, “Human Trafficking Awareness” will be presented at 6:30 p.m. Monday, January 11, 2016, at the Fond du Lac Public Library. The program is free; no registration required.
Fair Trade Crawl Passport: October 1-15
Originally posted on October 11, 2015. Join in the fun of visiting at least 5 of the 10 participating businesses in Fond du Lac Fair Trade Town’s first Fair Trade Crawl. A drawing for a prize will be held at each business. To enter, leave your completed passport at one of the businesses by the end of business on Oct 16. Learn about Fair Trade products and producers offered in Fond du Lac.
Join Us in Celebrating Fair Trade Month in Fond du Lac this October
Originally posted on September 25, 2015. Some ways you can participate:
October 1-16 Fair Trade Crawl
*Pick up a Passport at one of the Fond du Lac Fair Trade Town Retailers
*Find the featured product/producer in at least 5 of the businesses
*Turn in your passport to be entered in a drawing for a gift certificate or gift package by October 16.
Just B-Still – Message Studio and Green Cafe Joins Fond du Lac Fair Trade Town
Originally posted on August 10, 2015. Just B-Still – Massage Studio and Green Cafe was recognized on July 30, 2015, as a member of Fond du Lac Fair Trade Town. The occasion was their one-year anniversary open house, inviting the community in to learn more about this unique little jewel of a business at 1211 Rickmeyer Dr, behind the Shell Station on highway 23 and Rolling Meadows Drive. According to the owner, Ann Sinisi, among the values that are behind the Green Cafe coming into being are using seasonal, local, organic or chemical-free and unprocessed ingredients whenever possible.
Old Pioneer Road Gift Shop to Include Fair Trade Products
Originally posted on June 24, 2015. The newly reimagined Old Pioneer Road Gift Shop at the Historic Galloway House and Village has become the newest member of Fond du Lac Fair Trade Town. The executive director Mary Patricia Voell and a staff of volunteers have worked through the winter and spring to bring new products and a new look to the shop.
Connected by Coffee documentary: Showing March 28
Originally posted March 2, 2015. How did your triple-shot latte get from Central America to your lips? Find out at the showing of “Connected By Coffee,” at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, March 28, at the Fond du Lac Public Library.
Human Trafficking Awareness
Originally posted January 5, 2015. The public is invited to a presentation entitled “What Is Human Trafficking? Do I Support It without Knowing It?” on Saturday, January 10, 2015, at 10:00 a.m., in the McLane Meeting Room of the Fond du Lac Public Library. The presenter will be by Nancy Irizarry, Co-Chair Wisconsin Anti-Human Trafficking Consortium.