Posts by thembanathi

December 1, 2012 – Ethical Market – Pearl District, Portland

On Saturday, December 1, from 4:00 to 8:00 pm, Thembanathi will be part of a fair trade holiday market at Sisters Coffee Company, 1235 NW Marshall, Portland. This event will cater to holiday shoppers looking to make a difference with their gift giving.

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November 24, 25, and 26, 2012 – International Gift Market, Eugene

The weekend after Thanksgiving Thembanathi will be joining Friendship with Cambodia, Fair Trade on Main, AWAZ, Life Stitches, and the Kumari Project for a 3-day fair trade holiday shopping event. The event is sponsored by Women’s Opportunity WorldWide. The gift market will take place on the 2nd floor of the 5th Street Market.  The times are listed below. In addition to a large selection of...

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November 17, 2012 – Celebrate4Africa, Eugene

On Saturday, November 17, from 1:00 to 11:00 pm, at Cosmic Pizza, Thembanathi will be joining other local non-profits working in Africa at an African Village Market.  The day and evening events will also include dance and percussion workshops on campus and downtown, cultural talks, and an evening concert filled with local and African talent. Cosmic Pizza is donating 30% of the proceeds from the...

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August 25 & 26, 2012 – Eugene Celebration

Thembanathi will once again be participating in the Eugene Celebration the last weekend in August.   Since there is not a Marketplace this year, we will be located in the Community Causeway, on Willamette Street between 7th and 8th Avenue.  This area is open from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday.  We hope to see you there.

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August 4, 2012 – Fremont Fest 2012

On Saturday, August 4, Thembanathi will be participating in the Fremont Fest in Portland, OR from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.  There is something for everyone at the festival, which is in it’s 26th year.  The events include a 5K run/walk, a pub crawl, and a kid zone, just to name a few.  There will be over 100 art/craft booths and entertainment as well.  The activities take place on Fremont...

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