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Gravenhurst community clubs taking over Empty Bowls program
OPINION Jul 06, 2018 Gravenhurst Banner
As chair of the Gravenhurst Empty Bowls committee for the past 10 years, I am very pleased to announce that both the Gravenhurst Lions Club and Gravenhurst Rotary will be taking over the organization and management of our annual evening. I am very grateful to know that this rewarding and valuable event will be well taken care of by both service organizations.
Lynn Tyrkus and Kathy Daoust from Lions and Pam McDivitt from Rotary have already begun the process of initiating a new face for this worthwhile event that supports both the Gravenhurst Supper Club and The Salvation Army Food Bank. Both of these organizations have benefited from over $50,000 that has been raised since 2007.
This year we have received money from the District of Muskoka Pay It Forward grant. These funds will help to cover the cost of materials for the event as well as be able to promote it in order to draw a larger and more diverse crowd.
Local potters Lynda Hrynyk, Jim Brown of Muskoka Bay Pottery, Jonathan Bullock, Wayne McGill and Dianne Wooldridge will be providing the hand thrown bowls that are then glazed by students in the GHS Ceramics class. All of the food is prepared by students in the Hospitality program thanks to donations from The Gravenhurst Farmer’s Market and Anderson’s Produce. Entertainment is provided by GHS Music students as well as local groups, such as Kelly Creasor and Jennifer Morgan-Anderson.
Penny Varney has passed on the torch for the Silent Auction that takes place on the evening of the event. More information about the 2018 “bring your own spoon” evening will be available in September.
The 11th annual Empty Bowls event for Gravenhurst will take place on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 6 p.m. at Gravenhurst High School, 325 Mary Street S.
Sincerely,
Sue Buckingham
GHS Visual Arts
OPINION Jul 06, 2018 Gravenhurst Banner
As chair of the Gravenhurst Empty Bowls committee for the past 10 years, I am very pleased to announce that both the Gravenhurst Lions Club and Gravenhurst Rotary will be taking over the organization and management of our annual evening. I am very grateful to know that this rewarding and valuable event will be well taken care of by both service organizations.
Lynn Tyrkus and Kathy Daoust from Lions and Pam McDivitt from Rotary have already begun the process of initiating a new face for this worthwhile event that supports both the Gravenhurst Supper Club and The Salvation Army Food Bank. Both of these organizations have benefited from over $50,000 that has been raised since 2007.
This year we have received money from the District of Muskoka Pay It Forward grant. These funds will help to cover the cost of materials for the event as well as be able to promote it in order to draw a larger and more diverse crowd.
Local potters Lynda Hrynyk, Jim Brown of Muskoka Bay Pottery, Jonathan Bullock, Wayne McGill and Dianne Wooldridge will be providing the hand thrown bowls that are then glazed by students in the GHS Ceramics class. All of the food is prepared by students in the Hospitality program thanks to donations from The Gravenhurst Farmer’s Market and Anderson’s Produce. Entertainment is provided by GHS Music students as well as local groups, such as Kelly Creasor and Jennifer Morgan-Anderson.
Penny Varney has passed on the torch for the Silent Auction that takes place on the evening of the event. More information about the 2018 “bring your own spoon” evening will be available in September.
The 11th annual Empty Bowls event for Gravenhurst will take place on Thursday, October 25, 2018 at 6 p.m. at Gravenhurst High School, 325 Mary Street S.
Sincerely,
Sue Buckingham
GHS Visual Arts
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Empty Bowls, 2014
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“Hunger is not just an issue in Africa. It’s here in our own community,” said Sue Buckingham, Gravenhurst chair of Empty Bowls, an international annual event that raises awareness and funding to help support those in local communities who are in need.
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“Hunger is not just an issue in Africa. It’s here in our own community,” said Sue Buckingham, Gravenhurst chair of Empty Bowls, an international annual event that raises awareness and funding to help support those in local communities who are in need.
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Empty Bowls, 2014
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“This event allows students the opportunity to give back to their community,” says Sue Buckingham, art teacher at Gravenhurst High School. “The students in Red Seal chef Sara Underwood’s food technology classes will make five varieties of soup and homemade bread and cookies.”
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“This event allows students the opportunity to give back to their community,” says Sue Buckingham, art teacher at Gravenhurst High School. “The students in Red Seal chef Sara Underwood’s food technology classes will make five varieties of soup and homemade bread and cookies.”
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Empty Bowls, 2013
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“It’s not just about people in Gravenhurst who benefit from the food bank,” she said. “It’s also to bring awareness across the country, across North America, across the world, and that’s what makes it really valuable knowing that these empty bowls events happen in a lot of places.”
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“It’s not just about people in Gravenhurst who benefit from the food bank,” she said. “It’s also to bring awareness across the country, across North America, across the world, and that’s what makes it really valuable knowing that these empty bowls events happen in a lot of places.”
Empty Bowls, 2012
What's Up Muskoka?
"Guests will be given a simple meal of soup and bread. “It’s a very modest meal,” says Buckingham. “People get to take the bowl home and it symbolizes all the people in the world who have nothing but empty bowls.”
What's Up Muskoka?
"Guests will be given a simple meal of soup and bread. “It’s a very modest meal,” says Buckingham. “People get to take the bowl home and it symbolizes all the people in the world who have nothing but empty bowls.”
Empty Bowls, 2010
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“It’s a way for GHS students to facilitate a community event in support of the greater community.”
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“It’s a way for GHS students to facilitate a community event in support of the greater community.”