Drumming in the Village this Sunday

Drumming in the Village, our monthly drum circle, meets this Sunday, May 24, from 3:00-4:30 p.m. This is a rhythm event for all levels of experience. Arrive early, as seating is limited to the first 25. You may bring your own rhythm instrument or borrow one of ours. Free.

Special Guest Facilitator: Greg Whitt will be out of town this weekend. We are pleased to have Shannon Morrow (www.shannonmorrow.com) filling in. Shannon is a rhythm circle facilitator, teaching artist and deep listener.

World Fair Trade Day Celebration this Saturday

All day, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.:
Taste samples of fairly traded products such as coffee,
chocolate, and salsa.
Receive fair trade product samples and a free gift with purchase(while supplies last).
Take our fair trade quiz for the opportunity to earn 20% off your purchase.
Register for some great door prizes.

3:00 p.m.:
We’ll join thousands of coffee & tea drinkers simultaneously across the U.S. to try & set the record for the World’s Largest Coffee Break. Raise a mug in support of small farmers around the world. The coffee break is co-sponsored by Larry’s Beans.

Friends and Fun Day, March 21

Friends & Fun Day

Saturday, March 21, 10:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

Bring your best pals for a day of treats and door prizes.

Activities include:

Scavenger hunt for give-aways (while supplies last) from Burt's Bees, The Body Shop, and Dzi-Tibet Collection.

Chance to win one of these door prizes:

$25 gift certificate – Fosters American Grille

$25 gift certificate – Cameron Village Bar & Grill

A gift basket from our store

Free 5-minute massages from 2:00-4:00 p.m.

Post a note about why you love your friend(s)!

Visit the special events page on our website to get a coupon for you and one to share with a friend.

(A special thank you goes out to all the businesses providing generous support for the day.)

Sweet treat and door prize event on Valentine's Day!

This Saturday, February 14th from 10am - 7pm, receive a free dark chocolate Divine mini bar with your purchase. Register to win a charming soapstone sculpture of a couple holding hands in a heart and a bag of heart-shaped Divine chocolates.

Jewelry gift with purchase event

Spend $20 or more in the store on Saturday, Feb. 7, and receive a free pearly bead dangle ring. The ring is adjustable and comes in an organza drawstring bag. Created by women artisans of Tara Projects in Delhi, India. Offer good while supplies last.

Details may be found on our Facebook page.

What is fair trade?

Fair Trade contributes to the alleviation of poverty in developing regions of the world by establishing a system of trade that allows marginalized producers to gain access to developed markets. This system of trade builds on producers' skills, enabling communities to play an active part in their own development and at the same time satisfying consumer demand in developed markets.

At Ten Thousand Villages, fair trade means...

● A fair price
Artisans set the price for all of their products, covering labor, materials and a livelihood with dignity.

● Cash advances and prompt final payments
Artisans receive up to 50 percent in cash advances when an order is placed and payment in full when an order is shipped.

● Long-term relationships
Artisans can plan for the future with consistent orders from year to year.

● Design assistance
Artisans build on their traditional skills with trend and color information, new product suggestions and visits from buyers and designers.

In addition to these fundamental principles, we encourage artisan groups to provide equal opportunities for all people, to engage in environmentally sustainable practices and to provide healthy and safe working conditions.

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Ten Thousand Villages is a non-profit, fair trade store that sells handcrafted items made by artisans in more than 30 countries. Products include home and garden decor, jewelry and personal accessories, musical instruments, toys, coffee, and tea. Come shop where your purchase makes a difference!

We are located at Cameron Village, 435 Woodburn Road, Raleigh NC 27605.
Our phone number is 919-821-1100.
Our store hours are Mon-Sat 10am - 7pm, Sun noon - 5pm

Ten Thousand Villages provides vital and fair income to people in developing countries by selling their handicrafts and telling their stories in North America. Ten Thousand Villages works with artisans who would otherwise be unemployed or underemployed.

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