The Weblog
The local foods movement is alive and well in Champaign County! Here are some updates on other projects while we finalize our virtual market:
Local Producers Map:
Our local producers map is ready for publication and you will soon be able to find it on gochampaign.com. Copies will be distributed around the community, in the local telephone book, and other “hangouts”. The guide lists the location and contact information for nearly 50 local producers within our county. The map was a project of the Local Food Council and printed with the help of some local sponsors including the Monument Square District, Champaign Bank, the Community Improvement Corporation, the Chamber of Commerce, the Farm Bureau and others. It is a great start to finding a local source for Champaign County’s finest!
State Of The Plate!!
Ok, so I came to you, last week, informing you of this local event, telling you that I would take reservations and that Oct. 2nd would be the cut off. Just a small event. Just a few people. Some of your fellow vendors as speakers. A few local dishes.
Well…hello, my lovelies!!
This has exploded, sky rocketed, and I am happy to report that we are looking at almost 200 people in reservations!!! Yes, we have hit the big time!!!
So, my problem comes into play…they are capping it off at 200. There are just a few spots to go, and I am afraid if I wait to take your reservations, tomorrow night, I will have to turn you away:( I don’t want to take that chance.
SOOOOOO…if you want reservations for this HUGE, HUGE local event, call the Chamber office ASAP!! Today!!! Make the reservations so you have them!!! They are waiting for your call:)
Thanks so much…and thanks for making your local faces, growers, producers, movers and shakers feel so loved!!
Peace and Love,
Cosmic Pam