Daily Dim Sum - Friday, November 11, 2011
Farm to Table Soup Event at the Proctor Farmers’ market
The Proctor Farmers’ Market is sticking it out in the cold to bring us fresh, seasonal produce, eggs, meat, cheeses and more. Not only that, they’ve got programming to keep the market bustling. Aside from the live music we count on for atmosphere, this weekend local chefs will prepare soups from local, seasonal ingredients from local farmers. Babblin’ Babs, Capers, and Alina Soups will offer soups to warm your insides while you shop. The event is a fundraiser for the Proctor Farmers’ Market, promoting collaboration between Tacoma restaurants and local farmers. We can’t wait.
When: Saturday, November 12th, 10:30 – 2:30
Where: Proctor Farmers’ Market, North 27th and Proctor
Details: www.proctorfarmersmarket.com
Free Student Career Day at the Zoo
This Saturday, November 12th the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium is offering students in sixth grade through college the opportunity to explore the idea of a career as a zookeeper, zoo veterinarian, or marine biologist. Special presentations and opportunities for behind the scenes experiences will all be free. The event starts at 9:30, and the zoo closes at 4:00. No pre-registration is required, but students under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult.
For more information on Career Day at the zoo, visit www.pdza.org.
Fair Trade Market
Next weekend (November 18, 19, and 20) Urban Grace and St. Leo’s will co-host a fair trade market at St. Leo’s Parish on Yakima. The market will give shoppers the opportunity to put their money where their mouths are to support global justice and fair trade on a global scale. This is a chance to say no to corporations, to the top one percent, to crowded malls and all the other things that can take the shine off the humanity and giving spirit of the holidays. This is a chance to support, if not the bottom one percent, at least the bottom some percent, by buying gifts for the holiday season from local and global fair-trade oriented organizations.
Details available on the Urban Grace events page.
Acclaimed Climber Fred Beckey to Speak to Mountaineers
The Tacoma Mountaineers monthly Open House and Speaker series this month will feature accomplished climber and guidebook author Fred Beckey. Friday, November 18th, the Mountaineers, along with co-hosts University of Puget Sound, and Edgeworks will host a speaking event where Beckey himself and other guests will speak on his lifetime of accomplishments. Tickets are only $5, and attendees will have the opportunity to buy and have autographed copies of Beckey’s books.
Event details are available on the Mountaineers website.