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Greetings!
It's Election Time. So get out your voting mouse and start clicking! That's right, it's the annual "Best Of" voting season and the indy places in town are counting on you to cast your ballot. Who's The Best? Let Em Know:
Orlando Weekly Best Of & AOL City Guide
If you've been following Dandelion for awhile, you have seen us switch recently from counter service to table service. We've also expanded our tribe with several awesome new folks over the past several months. Unfortunately (for all us anyway), our darling Carly left us for Barcelona recently. She send her love from across the pond.
Don't fret, tho, two things we know you are going to be happy about:
1) Take out just got easier! That's right, now you can call your order in & you'll be able to pick up your lunch much faster (no line to wait in!).
2) New Menu Items on the Way! You've already seen some specials like mango salsa, portobella sandwiches and a renewed energy with our entire soup line. We are testing new items to see what we should add to the menu so we can offer more variety. Our new culinary team is passionate about food & we can't wait for your feedback.
Keep reading for some information about our Local First movement. Tune into Front Porch Radio on WPRK 91.5 fm this Wednesday at Noon to hear me talk about Ourlando.com and how you can participate in co-creating an active & engaged community.
Til then, toodles!
p.s. Foodies Rejoice: http://cafe118.com/
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 Sustainably yours, 
Julie Norris, Proprietor
Dandelion Communitea Cafe
Certified Green by Co-op America
"You must be the change you wish to see in the world."
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Jump Start a "Local First" Campaign in OurLando!
 At Dandelion, we are passionate about community & are dedicated to helping this city & it's citizens live, work & play in a progressive town. We would like to send a delegation from OurLando to represent our blossoming community at the BALLE "Grow Deep" Conference & are looking to the community to help raise money for airfare & lodging.
Read more about the movement & the co-creators on our new website.
Please consider making a donation to our travel fund so we can learn what it takes to start & maintain a vibrant "Local First" campaign in OurLando in support of independent business, arts, culture & active citizens.
We need to raise $5,000 for airfare, conference fees, meals, hotel and materials needed to jump-start a program in OurLando. Won't you pitch in? Consider donating $25, $50 or $100. Click on the Donate Button Now!
Aeon Blu has generously donated all the airfare & we've raised $400 from community minded citizens Ross Payne, Janet Courtney & Janice Voss. Won't you join them in jump-starting this movement? Please visit our brand new website and donate today!
Sponsorship opportunities are available to businesses willing to donate $1,000 or more.
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Help the Mills/Colonial District Blossom - Get Involved!
The City of Orlando recognizes
the important role neighborhood commercial districts play in the overall
health of the City's neighborhoods. Sound neighborhood commercial areas
contribute to a good quality of life. To meet this need, the City of Orlando is
offering business district revitalization support to Orlando
neighborhood commercial districts.
Mark your calendars for the next two events:
Mills/ Colonial District Informational Meeting
Wed, June 11th @ 6:30pm
Old Southern Bank
1200 Hillcrest Street, Suite 102
Networking Event
Appetizers, Raffle & Info
(Own a business? Please consider bringing a dish,
or prize that we can raffle off)
Tuesday, June 24th, 2008
6pm-9pm
Say It Loud (Organge Building on Mills)
1121 N Mills Ave
For more info on Main Street, contact Pauline Eaton at the City of Orlando Pauline.Eaton@cityoforlando.net or visit www.cityoforlando.net/mainstreet
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Mark Your Calendars!
Tuesday's
Diverse Word Poetry & Spoken Word hosted by Willie Lowman @ 9pm, FREE, plus
Tarot & Astro Readings by local psychic Dikki Jo Mullen @ 8pm, $20 suggested donation
Wednesday's at Noon on WPRK 91.5FM: Front Porch Radio hosted by Julie Norris, proprietor of Dandelion. Featuring local music & local guests making a difference!
1st Thursdays: Art Opening @ 9pm (the OMA after-party)
Each month, we celebrate local artists with an art opening in honor of the always-changing art on the walls at Dandelion. Currated by none other than Anna McCambridge, our art is a reflection of our creative community.
3rd Thursdays:Eco-Networking at Green Drinks @ 7pm
Meet folks like you from government, business, non-profits, academia,
and all walks of life who are interested in making OurLando more
sustainable. Live music & a featured speaker each month! Make a new
friend, find a new job and make plans to save our planet!
Full & New Moon's: Community Drum Circle's co-hosted by the Florida School of Holistic Living from 7-10pm, FREE. Next Dates are New: Tues, June 3rd & Friday, Full: June 20th (Summer Solstice).
Around OurLando
New Community Market in Audubon Park on Saturday'sRemember the community market in college park? Well, this is the new, grassroots & totally authentic market run by an awesome Orlando-native Emily Rankin. Featuring local
organic produce, healthy local food, vegan and vegetarian selections,
green home materials and education, massage, fine art, sustainable and
functional crafts, educational speakers, live local music, handmade
clothes and kid's educational activities. More Info. Please show them your support! | |
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