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looking for volunteers for
World Fair Trade Day
May 9th 10-6
bake goodies
serve coffee,
laugh, have fun!
@ 3-4 sites around NL
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Dear Friends,
Spring is here? The sun is shining, days are longer, yet we still have that winter chill to the air, burr!
Like the weather, not really sure of itself, there maybe signs that the winds of economic change are shifting for the better, we remain cautiously optimistic!
NOW is it time to celebrate! Rejoice in the fact that we made it through one of the hardest winters, and we're still standing!
Let's celebrate each other, with World Fair Trade Day, Mother's Day & Graduations - all on the horizon.
let our hair down
kick back
enjoy!!
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 new goodies arriving daily
just in time for mother's day, graduations, spring flings...
the possibilities are endless
- dresses, cotton skirts, funky pants, tops
- traditional kurtas, light cotton 'cargo pants'
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save this date
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 World Fair Trade Day 2009 (WFTD) is May 9th!
In London they'll be drumming,
fair trade coffee that is,
drinking to beat poverty,
to beat climate change,
to make the world a fairer place!
Join us to set the
Guiness Book of World Records
for the
World Largest Fair Trade Coffee Break!
WFTD is coming to 3 New London sites & counting.....
stay tuned for more info
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we've jumped into the social media ring, head first?!?
now If we could only get our website updated!
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We are often asked to share our story with others. How we made the transition from Pfizer to Fair Trade. Sole Purpose tells that story. We hope in sharing our learnings, struggles, successes with others, we can all fully realize the power each holds to fulfill our passions while strengthening our communities!
 What is Sole Purpose?
Sole Purpose is a soul-stirring workshop for anyone looking to start their own business. Break free from the old ways of doing business based on fear, greed, and power, to using your internal power to create a business that expresses your purpose, intent and passion!
"create businesses that fulfill passions & serve our communitites!"
Who would benefit?
Nearly everyone. folks looking to a start business, hobbyist who would like to turn their passion into a business, existing business owners who want another perspective, women who feel disenfranchised by the business world, activists who want to earn a living living their values.
When/Where/How Much?
April 28th (part 1) & May 12th (part 2)
6:30 - 8:30 pm
The Community Foundation
147 State Street
New London
The workshops are only $20 each
To register, please email
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make sure to include your name, email and that you are registering for the Sole Purpose seminars.
Please share/distribute/forward to anyone you believe would benefit this type of seminar.
Many thanks!
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Events In & Around Town
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join up with one or more of our local earth day celebrations
saturday, april 18th (8pm)
garde arts center
Buddy Guy, rock and roll legend and blues guitar icon, returns to the Garde, with opener blues-rock band Indigenous. Co-presented with Kitchings Productions. See Garde's website to purchase tickets.
saturday, april 18th (12-9 pm)
a music showcase benefit for the 7th regiment
The 7th Regiment was formed in 2002 and is a registered non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to teaching youth music, marching and performing arts. Showcasing local talent, free clinics, workshops & discussions and related vendors. Produced by Neff productions & Jonas Sanchez.
peace & justice file series: thirst
sunday, april 19th 2:30 pm
new london public library
community room
Global corporations are rapidly becoming involved with local water supplies. Looking at tensions in Bolivia, India and California, "Thirst" reveals how water is becoming the catalyst for explosive community responses to the management of this precious resource. 70 min.
preferred barter
saturday, april 25th (8-9:05 pm)
in the window of carriage house (golden street) 
three 5 minute improvisations
installation by Diane Barcelo
poetry by Michael Bradford
dance and choreography by Cristen Cawley
music by Kiara Hwang
direction by Libby Nye and Diane Barcelo
lighting by Jim Stidfole
In the window of the Carriage House courtesy of John Russell and Homeward Bound.
lipbone redding & roadside attractions
saturday, may 2nd (10 pm)
New York's own Lipbone Orchestra appears in New London along with local swing band Roadside Attractions! Well worth the late night for the early risers!
there are many events not listed here,
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Thank you for supporting Fair Trade!
Best wishes,
David & Marcie
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