I've got a few things that I'm throwing out there. All these things help my friends and I'm lucky enough to have a lot of friends. They are good to me and do good work. I want you to know about this stuff and if you feel so inclined, I think you should consider giving your support.
Market Square Farmers' Market
American Farmland Trust is hosting a contest for the top 20 markets in the country. Now most of you know that I wo...rk for the organization that is a part of our market, but I also really believe in what Charlotte does with the Market Square Farmers' Market and the positive impact it has on our community. By the way, the Chattanooga Market is kicking our butts in this competition and their market is nothing compared to ours.
You can copy and paste this link to rock the vote.
http://action.farmland.org
There are also links to twitter and facebook to spread the word.
Chickens
Here's the Permaculture website where you can find out more about the final vote on urban hens. It's August 24. That's Tuesday. If all passes, as it should, we'll be having hens up in here. Ya'll can all visit. I'll make omelets.
http://knoxvillepermacultu
South by Southwest
Please consider voting in the South by Southwest film panel picker. My friend, Scott, has a panel up for consideration. You can give it a thumbs up. It's very easy. This public voting counts for about 30% of the decision on whether to include this panel discussion.
You can copy and paste this link to make it happen.
http://panelpicker.sxsw.co
2nd Annual Smokin' Day Festival
I'm helping the most awesome Chris Ford of Sweet P's BBQ with his 2nd Annual Smokin' Day Festival this year. The food there is incredible! There's going to be cornhole and a banana pudding eating contest. $20 in advance gets all your food plus entertainment. Beer is extra and will cost about $2 per icy cold beverage. Now I love some good BBQ but what I really love is a good band. My dear friend Kevin Buchmeier along with my other dear friend Peggy Hambright will be playing a couple of sets during the evening. The 3 Uncles (including my great friend Jeff Barbra) will be under the big tent outside playing fantastic country tunes. The Naughty Knots (my sweet friends all ~ Sarah Pirkle, Griffin Cavendar, Trisha Gene Brady and Millie Cavender) will do some lovely harmonies with Americana/folk/bluegrass/d
Glowing Body
The Glowing Body has yoga, food and music. There's a special on right now for the Glow To Go Box. Let the person at the desk you heard it from me and you'll get 10% off your order. It's a weeks worth of mostly organic healthy vegetarian food cooked by my terrific friends Hollis and Mollie. I have spent a lot of time with these ladies cooking for the likes of Bob Dylan and Dave Matthews. This is no lie. They rock out the food. You can also get a mighty fine stretch in one of these yoga classes. Miss Tess and the Bon Ton Parade will be playing in the big studio on Friday September 24. You might want to put it on your calendar because it's going to be a sweet night. It's good there. It's good all the way around. www.glowingbody.net for more information
WDVX Volunteer Opportunities
You can just search this event and Jennie has listed some upcoming ways you can give a little bit of your time to make a big difference. WDVX has always helped me when I've been organizing such things as theatrical productions and biscuit festivals. I serve on their advisory committee and I believe in what they do as something to make Knoxville proud.
I know everyone has enough to do but think about it. I don't need a commitment or a ring or anything.
xo
Amy
