The East Village Community Coalition unveils the 3rd edition of its "Get Local" Shopping Guide this evening. Here's more from their web site:
Enjoy complimentary organic finger food, wine, music and local shopping discounts!
Mingle with your neighbors and meet local shop owners!
To RSVP: Email
director.evccnyc@gmail.com
Pick up your free copy today at your favorite store, or click here for the online version.
Remember, when you choose locally over mega-chains, you:
-Create local jobs with fair living wages
-Choose creativity and personality over uniformity
-Keep more money in the community
-Provide economic activity and stability
-Sustain small business owners who strengthen the local economy
-Defend our neighborhood's identity
-Fight the lie that low prices at chain stores make up for the loss of local business ownership
The 3rd Edition is available now through summer 2010
WHERE: Sustainable NYC, 139 Avenue A (between St. Mark's & 9th St)
WHEN: Tonight, 7:00 p.m.
