Empty Bowls Mountain Project

Description

?Part soup, part art and all heart,? Mountain Resource Center?s first Empty Bowls Mountain Bowls Project will be held in Conifer at Mountain Resource Center on November 4 and at participating local restaurants during the week of November 4 ? November 11, 2009. The goal is to raise money to support at-risk residents within our community and increase awareness about the issue of hunger in our community. With sensitivity to these difficult economic times Mountain Resource Center will not be holding our annual ?All That Glitters? Gala. There are two ways in which you can help our neighbors in need: 1) Attend the Empty Bowls Mountain Project Luncheon and Supper at Mountain Resource Center on Wednesday, November 11, 2009. Lunch begins at 11:00 am to 2:00 pm and Supper begins at 4:00 pm ? 8:00 pm. For a minimum tax deductible donation of $25, guests will choose from a selection of soups, breads and desserts donated by local restaurants and caterers. In exchange for your donation, guests will pick from bowls donated by local artisans, children and students. Central to the event is the idea of a simple meal of soup and bread. The bowls are to be taken home as a reminder that someone's bowl is always empty. All proceeds from ticket sales will go directly to providing food and support services for at-risk mountain residents. 2) Visit one of the participating area restaurants during the week of November 4 ? November 11, 2009 at anytime and a portion of soup sales will go towards supporting hunger and support services within our community. Currently, Aspen Specialty and Catering is one of our restaurants and we are adding more to the list weekly. Please check our website at www.mrcco.org for a current list of restaurants.