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Greetings!
Just a quick update about some cool things happening at the cafe as well as some great stuff we are proud to be a part of. Read on for all the good stuff & then forward this email onto your friends - they don't want to miss out on all this action!
p.s. the vegan carrot cakes are back in stock, thank goddess!
p.p.s. we now carry an organic VEGAN beer & are expecting a gluten-free beer in next week....happy drinking!
p.p.p.s.s.s. you can now enjoy our exquisite organic tea next time you are catching an indie film at the Enzian, enjoy!
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Elevate.Listen.Love.Appreciate @ ELLA Fest  Remember that fabulous festival celebrating women, florida, music, art and community that I mentioned in the last newsletter?
Well, I'll see you at E.L.L.A. Music Fest tonight and tomorrow night (Oct 5th & 6th) at 7pm. This celebration will benefit three righteous babe-fronted organization: Florida School of Herbal Studies, Simple Living Institute and the Solilla Center for Kids.
E.L.L.A. Music Fest, is a celebration of the Florida female artist. This festival is packed with AMAZING, and I mean freaking INCREDIBLY TALENTED ladies, all from Florida who would like to introduce themselves to YOU on October 5th & 6th at the Rogers Building in Downtown Orlando. Check out their myspace and then grab some tickets at
Dandelion before the show and save some money - $10 for one night or
$18 for a two day pass. And, get a FREE compliation CD of the
performers when you buy two!
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Organic Growers Meeting with Simple Living Intitute
Wednesday, October 17th, 7-9pm at Leu Gardens FREE!!
Introduced in September of 2007, the Organic Growers Collective is
Simple Living's newest iniative. The intent of this program is to bring together Central Florida's organic growers and consumers with the hopes that the collective synergy created by this type of alliance will create public awareness of organic issues, facilitate development of organic community projects, and provide an outlet for local organic growers to share and discuss organic farming best-practices.
The collective is open to anyone who
would like to participate. Be a part of the effort to increase organic
crops in your backyard, in community gardens, in schools, and on your
kitchen windowsill. Learn about other growers practicing sustainable
agriculture in our region, and stay posted on the latest organic
developments in Central Florida. Click here for more info.
Sustainable Sundries and Apothecary, Coming Soon!!
Our friends at the Florida School of Herbal Studies are growing in major ways! They have announced the birth of downtown's source for organic health, home, and garden -
Sustainable Sundries & Apothecary. Located at our their new school building at
604 N Thornton Ave, (2 doors down from the cafe)
the store will feature organic and natural health products including bulk herbs
& herbal extracts, home items including cleaning supplies, bulk
soaps, and recycled paper products, and garden supplies including
organic fertilizers, natural pest control, rainwater catchment and
composting technology. The store will also be
home to a new local & organic produce & grocery community co-op!! Does is get any better than this?
They will celebrate their Grand Opening on
Saturday October 13th alongside our celebration of National Herb Day and dedication of the Community Garden.
Please support the creation of
this local organic source while receiving special discounts, and
incentives! Become a member
of Sustainable Sundries & Apothecary to receive valuable
incentives, discounts, members-only in-store events, and more, while
supporting your neighborhood one-stop shop for organic health, home,
and garden.
Dandelion is a proud member at the Gaia level because we know this will be our home away from home! Learn more by visiting
www.floridaherbalschool.com/store.html today!
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Mark Your Calendars!
EVERY TUESDAY: Diverse Word Poetry & Spoken Word @ Dandelion 9pm with Tarot Readings by local psychic Dikki Jo Mullen THIS WEEKEND!!! 10.05-06.07 E.L.L.A. Fest @ Downtown Orlando - a celebration of Florida Female Artists - buy tickets at Dandelion before the show and save some cashola!
Thursday, 10.18.07 Green Drinks @ Dandelion 7pm
Eco-networking for academia, government, business and activists! Organic beer drink specials and special guest speakers! Friday, 10.19.07 Omiza River @ Dandelion 9pm Our friends from the west coast are in town and having a special reunion performance at the cafe - you definitely don't want to miss this special evening of love, laughter, music and old friends! Thursday, 10.25.07 Full Moon Drum Circle @ Dandelion 7pm
Saturday, 10.27.07 Veg Fest @ (Still accepting vendors!) Loch Haven Park 10am-6pm
Get involved with the Green Earth Expo 2008 which will be in Orlando!!! Our neighbors over at Avalon are looking for live music for a special celebration in December, if you are interested in finding out more, please contact Miranda at Avalon. | |
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Julie hosts new local's only radio show on WPRK 91.5
Don't forget to tune into Front Porch Wednesday's at noon on WPRK 91.5 This weekly radio show I'm hosting focuses on all things local. Each week features a different guest making a difference locally - Emily Ruff from the Florida School of Herbal Studies will be on air talking with us about her newest endeavor called Sustainable Sundries and Apothecary.
Tune your dial to WPRK 91.5 or listen online at wprkdj.org every Wednesday at noon.
If you are interested in being a guest speaker, please email me back at julie@dandelioncommunitea.com. If you are a local musician, drop off your CD at the cafe in an envelope marked "Front Porch" with the tracks most suitable for radio play (no bad lyrics). |
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Sustainably yours,
Julie Norris, Proprietor
Dandelion Communitea Cafe
Certified Green by Co-op America 618 N Thornton Ave | OurLando, FL 32803 | 407.362.1864
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world."
Mohandas (Mahatama) Gandhi |
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