Past Events

Voice of a Mountain (Wellington Avenue UCC 615 W. Wellington Ave., from 07-16-2008 14:00 PM to 07-16-2008 15:30 PM )

Featuring a short film by Documigrate

Reception for Fair Trade London Leader (637 S. Dearborn, First floor, from 04-15-2008 13:00 PM to 04-15-2008 14:30 PM )

Learn more about the Fair Trade London Campaign! Free to Chicago Fair Trade members; $5.00 non-member donation. RSVP to njones@chicagofairtrade.org

Fair Trade: Path to Peace and Sustainable Communities (Columbia College Conaway Center 1104 S. Wabash, from 03-13-2008 13:00 PM to 03-13-2008 16:00 PM )

Come learn about how fair trade is helping to build peace among people of different faiths, and about the grassroots interfaith mobilization taking place across the United States in support these remarkable farmers.

Doing Fair Trade Business (1111 N. Wells St. Room 100 Chicago IL 60610, from 01-16-2008 02:30 AM to 01-16-2008 04:00 AM )

-What is Fair Trade? -How Fair Trade empowers communities. -What are the advantages of doing business with Fair Trade products? -What kinds of Fair Trade businesses have been successful in African countries?

Cocoa Growers from Ghana at Little Black Pearl (1060 E. 47th Street, from 10-12-2007 12:30 PM to 10-12-2007 15:30 PM )

 

Fair Trade Oriental Rug Show at Ten Thousand Villages in Evanston (719 Main Street, Evanston, from 09-07-2007 05:00 AM to 09-15-2007 14:00 PM )

Fair Trade Oriental Rug Show

Imagine Chicago...a Fair Trade City (Grace Place: 637 S.Dearborn, Chicago , from 06-19-2007 13:00 PM to 06-19-2007 15:30 PM )

 

Ten Thousand Villages Anniversary Celebration--Thank You Service at Nicholas Parish Hall (Nicholas Parish Hall-- Ridge and Washington, Evanston IL, from 05-06-2007 10:00 AM to 05-06-2007 11:00 AM )

Feel Good. Do Good. Shop Fair Trade.

Ten Thousand Villages Anniversary Celebration--Fair Trade Day at the Store (719 Main Street, Evanston, Il 60202, from 05-05-2007 05:00 AM to 05-05-2007 13:00 PM )

Feel Good. Do Good. Shop Fair Trade.

Ten Thousand Villages Anniversary Celebration Sidewalk Parade (Ridge and Main St. Evanston, IL, from 05-05-2007 04:30 AM to 05-05-2007 06:00 AM )

Feel Good. Do Good. Shop Fair Trade.

Ten Thousand Villages 10 Year Slideshow (719 Main Street, Evanston, Il 60202, from 05-04-2007 14:00 PM to 05-04-2007 15:30 PM )

Feel Good. Do Good. Shop Fair Trade.

10 Year Celebration for Ten Thousand Villages in Evanston (Various Locations Througout the Week, from 05-04-2007 14:00 PM to 05-06-2007 11:30 AM )

Feel Good. Do Good. Shop Fair Trade.

Tadesse Meskela will be at Green Fest! (, from 04-21-2007 05:00 AM to 04-22-2007 13:00 PM )

Come hear Tadesse speak at Green Fest! See the link for times and places

Shake Off the Winter Blues and Support Chicago Fair Trade (Irish Eyes 2519 N. Lincoln, from 03-22-2007 14:00 PM to 03-22-2007 19:00 PM )

 

See our Change, Be the Change: Multi Media Exhibit Columbia College (1104 S. Wabash, from 03-14-2007 13:00 PM to 03-14-2007 15:00 PM )

Reception and Opening 6-8pm

Marketplace India: Join our annual celebration and sales event! (St. Nick's Parish 806 Ridge Ave. Evanston, IL (enter the hall on Washington Ave. via the back parking lot), from 06-10-2006 05:00 AM to 06-10-2006 12:00 PM )

Clearance Sale - 15-75% off retail prices on Dresses, Tops, Skirts, Pants, Loungewear, Home Interiors and more! -Pushpika Freitas, President and Co- Founder to share stories from the artisans (NOON) -Indian Refreshment and live Classical and Indian Folk dancing by the children of the Volta Elementary School (1 PM - 3 PM) Admission is FREE! (See more events online at www.marketplaceindia.com.) Come out and celebrate your support of the artisans alongside other MarketPlace fans in the community, enjoy some cultural treats and traditions, and even meet the founders of MarketPlace: Handwork of India, all while taking advantage of this exclusive opportunity to get some exceptional deals on our overstock goods!