October:
Halloween
Friday, October 31
The Mission Marketplace Store, 117 S. Main, Chelsea
Trick-or-treaters: visit the store for a Fair Trade treat!
November:
Second Annual Crèche Unveiling
Friday, Nov. 7th, 5 - 9 pm
The Mission Marketplace Store
Please join us as we unveil hundreds of crèches made by underemployed artisans from every corner of the globe. Using a variety of techniques, talented artists from around the globe create individually handcrafted crèches, nativity sets and ornaments reflecting their strong spiritual tradition. During the evening you will also enjoy holiday music by local choirs and home baked, fair trade holiday treats.
Ladies' Day in Chelsea
Saturday, Nov. 8th, 10 am - 9 pm
Downtown Chelsea
Throughout Ladies' Day we will have demonstrations of aromatherapy, free chair massages, fair trade chocolate samples and holiday gift wrapping. During the evening, enjoy holiday music by local groups and home baked, fair trade holiday treats.
December:
Hometown Holidays
Friday, Dec. 5th - Sunday, Dec. 7th
Come and enjoy the 'official' kick-off of the Chelsea Holiday Season with warm fair trade coffee/cocoa, homebaked treats, holiday music, gift wrapping by Chelsea High School students, storytelling in the teepeee and many other fun activities.
Upcoming in 2009:
Mark you Calendar - Monday, March 7th 2009 - Fair Trade Fashion and Jewelry Show at The River Gallery. More details to follow.