Heartland

Hey everyone!

Lizzie from the heartland here. I'm from Omaha, Nebraska but I go to school at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. For Fair Trade Month in October we're looking forward to a producer tour at the end of the month, rallies, gatherings, teach-ins, product tastings and other events. Check the website throughout October to find events in your area! Here's a start to the list of events, stay posted for more details and events: Milwaukee October 15 Paul Rice, President of Transfair speaking at City Hall and Alverno College October 12-13 Teach-in at Marquette University Showing of Black Gold at Marquette University Chicago October 14 Divine Chocolate event Eco-Fair

Events in the Heartland Region

  • World Fair Trade Day
    Saturday May 10 2008 12 00
    Saturday May 10 2008 11 59
    Host a Fair Trade Break and help set a new world record!
  • Fair Trade Trick-or-treating at Augustana College
    Wednesday Oct 31 2007 12 00
    Wednesday Oct 31 2007 11 59
    Augustana Coaltion for Social Justice (ACSJ) does Fair Trade Trick-or-treating! October 31st On All Hallows Eve (Halloween night) Augustana students will dress up
  • Ohio University Black Gold Screening
    Monday Oct 22 2007 6 00
    Monday Oct 22 2007 8 00
    Where: Ohio University When: Oct. 22nd at 6pm. We will have fair trade chocolates, coffee, crafts and sports equipment. We will also have literature available as well as
  • Grand Valley Fair Trade Bananza!
    Tuesday Oct 16 2007 12 34
    Tuesday Oct 16 2007 12 34
    Grand Valley Students for Fair Trade celebrate Fair Trade Month with banana splits! Woot!
  • Fair Trade Night at No Exit Cafe
    Sunday Oct 14 2007 7 00
    Sunday Oct 14 2007 7 00
    Where: No Exit Cafe at 6970 N glenwood, Chicago, IL, 60626

    Time: 12:30-2:30m

  • JUSTICE Teach-in - Marquette University
    Sunday Oct 14 2007 9 00
    Sunday Oct 14 2007 9 00
    Sunday Oct. 14 9:00 - 3:00 JUSTICE Teach-in Marquette University Wehr Chemistry Building Social Justice Workshops and Speakers
  • College of St Catherine
    Saturday Oct 6 2007 11 00
    Saturday Oct 6 2007 11 00
    11am @ Whitby Hall, Rm 121 College of St.Catherine Campus Meet Jacqueline DeCarlo, Author of Fair Trade: A Beginner’s Guide
  • Winona State University
    Thursday Oct 4 2007 10 33
    Thursday Oct 4 2007 10 33
    WHAT: Panel discussion on “What We Eat and Why It Matters”