Past Events

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December 7, 2011

12pm - 3pm 

Location: UMC Glen Miller Ballroom, CU Boulder Campus (map)

*see homepage for list of organizations who will be selling, and live music details*

Avery Brewing's Holiday Bazaar

December 7, 2011

6:30 - 8:30pm
Location: Avery's Barrel-Aging Cellar at 5757 Arapahoe Ave. in Boulder (map)
 

Do your holiday shopping while enjoying delicious beer in Avery's Barrel-Aging Cellar! Sample soup & organic fair trade coffee from the Women's Bean Project, try on handcrafted jewelry from Bead for Life, and peruse the many other local, handmade crafts and products that will be available. Buying gifts for both friends and for yourself is encouraged.  

FPC Alternative Gift Market 2011

December 3, 2011 - December 4, 2011

First Plymouth's Alternative Gift Market is for earth friendly, fair trade items that give back to charitable organizations.Dsenyo is excited to participate in this event with First Plymouth Church in Englewood.  Many of last year's patrons exclaimed what a fabulous variety of offerings there were at First Plymouth!  We can promise to add a lot of new and exciting items to the mix allowing you to give a gift that gives twice.

Sat & Sun, Dec 3 - 4

Location: 

First Plymouth Church, United Church of Christ
3501 S. Colorado Blvd.Englewood, Colorado 80113 (map)

www.firstplymouthchurch.org

Alternative Christmas Gift Fair Clarkston United Methodist Church

December 3, 2011 - December 4, 2011

Sat & Sun, 10am-2pm

Location: Clarkston United Methodist Church, 6600 Waldon Rd, Clarkston, MI (map)

Phone: 248-625-5141

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Alternative Gift Fair Community UCC Boulder

December 3, 2011 - December 4, 2011

Community United Church of Christ (CUCC) of Boulder, Colorado is a progressive, Christian fellowship of spiritual seekers who believe there are many paths to God.  They are participants of the UCC Coffee Project and regularly support Fair Trade through sales of fair trade coffee, chocolate and teas to their congregation.  Join the church this holiday season for a special Alternative Gift Market and find gifts that keep on giving.

Location: Community United Church of Christ, 2650 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, CO (map)

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Trade for Transformation

December 3, 2011

Hours: 9 am - 6 pm

Location: Columbine Elementary School, Boulder, Colorado (map)

The sale of the artworks and crafts from local and international artisans at this sale will help break cycles of poverty and oppression, and bring dignity, encouragement and respectful improvement to their lives.  Members of the Women's Ministry at Frist Presbyterian Church in Boulder are organizing this year's first annual Trade for Transformation event.  It is their hope that by offering these items to the local community, those who purchase them will feel they are also partners in bringing postive change and hope to others.

Click here for more information: www.trade4transformation.org

Coal Creek Evening of Sharing

November 29, 2011

Time: 6:30pm - 8:00pm

Location: Coal Creek Elementary School, Louisville, CO (map)

An evening promoting the theme: "Helping Hands" featuring area non-profit organizations and including a performance by Coal Creek's Royal Blues. Students, families, and participating organizations will have the opportunity to exchange information regarding non-profit needs and learning opportunities for all ages. There will be a Scout sponsored bake sale (proceeds to one of the non-profits) and items for sale by some of the organizations that can be purchased as gift options for the holidays.

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Alternative Christmas Market Central Presbyterian Church

November 27, 2011 - December 11, 2011

Sundays after worship services 9:30am and noon from November 12, 2011 - Dec 11, 2011
10am-2pm

Open to the public Saturday, Dec 3rd 9am-12pm

Arts & Crafts from Dsenyo, Ten Thousand Villages, Fairly-traded handbags from A-Mark On The World, Soups and other delicious food items from the Women's Bean Project in Denver, Organically grown and fairly traded chocolate from Equal Exchange, Coffee from Just Coffee of Salvador Urbina and Agua Prieta, Mexico. All proceeds from the Alternative Christmas Market are donated directly to the participating agencies. Make your Christmas shopping a meaningful experience by supporting fair trade alternatives. Your gifts will continue giving throughout the world. For more info call Nancy Nangle.

Location: Central Presbyterian Church, 402 Kimbark Street, Longmont, CO

phone: 303-776-6833 

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Holiday World Market - Louisville, CO

November 20, 2011

Open House: 1:30 - 5:30

Location: Louisville Center for the Arts, 801 Grant Avenue Louisville, CO 80027 (map)

Stop by anytime to find the perfect gift and support a good cause! Shop for a cause and find beautiful alternative gifts for friends and family. Your purchase will benefit artisans, schools, fair trade practices and conservation projects in Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda, Malawi, India, Haiti, Guatemala, Nicaragua and Ecuador.

More info here

For more information call: 303-817-6763

Alternative Christmas Market - Boulder, CO

November 20, 2011

9:00am - 2:00pm

Location: First Presbyterian Church, 1820 15th Street, Boulder, CO (map)

Once again Dsenyo will participate in the Alternative Marketplace hosted by Frist Pres in Boulder.  This is a great event representing local organizations working with communties in developing countries around the globe.  Come browse gift selections and find something with meaning for the holidays!