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17 December 2009
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7) Holiday Follow-ups
CRUSISIS Sustainable Living turns 1!
It's hard to believe that it has already been 1 year since we launched our endeavour! There are so many people to thank. For starters, we're going to thank the following and add more later...
Many of the companies below you will have seen in the "Eco-Local Gifts List" section of our Holiday Guide, since we have received wonderful support from many "eco-local" businesses.
So Happy Birthday CRUSISIS!
And thank you to those who have helped us in our first year achievements!
CRUSISIS Seasonal Draw Sponsors:
A big THANK YOU to our CRUSISIS Seasonal Draw Sponsors:
- P’lovers The Environmental Store (green gift shopping spree!) - Holiday 2009
- Local Source Market & Terroir Catering (home-cooked dinner for 6) - Fall 2009
- Pictou Lodge Beachfront Resort (get-away weekend) - Summer 2009
- CarShareHFX (membership) - Spring 2009
CRUSISIS Fall ’09 Fundraiser - “Taste for the Cure: a Sampling of Local Flavours”
Tasting Samples Donors
A special THANK YOU to our local producers who generously donated SAMPLES for the CRUSISIS Fall ’09 fundraiser event, “Taste for the Cure: a Sampling of Local Flavours”, in support of the Breast Cancer Foundation and in promotion of local producers, including:
- Domaine de Grand Pre & STUTZ Cider (sparkling cider)
- Garrison Brewing Company (beer & sodas)
- Julien’s Bakery(artisan breads)
- Ran-Cher Acres (artisan goat cheese products)
- Rawthentic Chocolate (raw, hand-made, organic, Fair Trade chocolate)
- Tarek’s Mediterranean Restaurant (health, delicious Mediterranean food)
Prize Donors
A warm THANK YOU as well to the prize donors for our fundraiser including:
- Benjamin Bridge Winery
- Gourmandise Avenue Patisserie Fine
- Museum of Natural History
- Painter: Don Manning
- Painter: Kim Goodwin
- Pat’s Preserves
- Salty Taste
- Tribal Designs Organic Jewellery
Service Providers & Volunteers
A sincere THANK YOU also to our service providers & volunteers including:
- Argyle Fine Art Gallery (for use of gallery and to owner Adrianna & assistant Crystal for making sure the event went off without a hitch!)
- Arina Winkelman (Graphics Design for poster & Web Development)
- Andrew Higgins (Tireless and perpetual do-it-all helper!)
- Brant Kelly (Bar-tender extra-ordinaire!)
CRUSISIS Seasonal Guide Contributors:
You are at the heartbeat of our city and of our vibrant and growing ‘sustainable living community’ in the greater Halifax area and beyond. A warm and sincere THANK YOU to our generous and meaningful CRUSISIS Seasonal Guide Contributors:
Natural Health Contributors:
- Fall '09 - Natural Approach to Cold & Flu (Dr. Sarah Hardy, ND)
- Summer '09 - Natural 1st Aid Kit, Sunburns, Scrapes, Bites & Nosebleeds (Dr. Salib Huber, ND)
- Spring '09 - Balancing Immune System & more (Dr. Hayman, ND)
- Winter '09 - NM, Preventative Approach, What to Do if You're Sick (Dr. Lycette, ND)