News for Charleston, SC

Thanks to all who helped make our Pet Day extravaganza such rousing success! We grilled hot dogs, with all of the proceeds going to CAS, enjoyed the the eclectic music of Moonlight Ale, and crowned 3 beautiful and talented doggies in our pet contest. 5% of Earth Fare's sales on that Saturday were donated directly to CAS. CAS is also Earth Fare Charleston's Friend of August, so every time you forego the use of a new shopping bag during the month of August, Earth Fare will donate 10 cents directly to CAS. Come on in and show your support!

After 11 years of helping out with various aspects of Earth Fare Charleston's operations, Andrew Anastassiou has been promoted to the Community Coordinator position. A long time, passionate health advocate, he's excited about infusing his distinctive energy and knowledge into the store.

Congratulations Andrew, we look forward to seeing more of you!

Thanks so much to everyone who helped to raise money for Lowcountry Earth Force and Charleston Moves! These two great eco-friendly non-profits are blessed with great leadership, volunteers and friends who helped raise over $1000 during a great community bike ride like Tour de Tomato! We had great fun and helped raise awareness, as well as helping some great people meet new friends. Good job, Charleston!!!!

A great big thank you also goes out to Odwalla corporation (products found in Earth Fare), and all the South Windermere merchants who gave great prizes and helped make the occasion even more memorable. Please patronize these wonderfully unique businesses whenever you can, and be sure to tell them thanks for their community spirit!!! They are:

Charleston Bicycle Shop
Holy Cow Yoga Studio
Lifeworks Chiropractic
Med Deli Bistro & Grill
Open House
Osaka Japanese and Chinese Restaurant
Normandy Farm Bakery
Phillips Shoes
Progressive Fitness

We'll see ya next year!!!

Boy! What a great time! If you missed this year's Earth Day Festival at Park Circle in North Charleston, shame on you! There was so much going on, we nearly got dizzy trying to catch it all. And, yes, we had work to do, too! Thanks so much to Jenny Bloom, coordinator extraordinaire, for putting on one of the best events in Charleston this year! Massive displays, food demos, free tree and flower plantings, environmental education, composters, animals, and so many ways to help you get closer to Mother Earth!

Special thanks also to:

Books, Herbs & Spices,
Catering to Kids
Chef Doug Beard of Middleton Place
Dr. Stockton Jacobs
Lowcountry Food Bank
Lowcountry Local First , and
Slow Food Charleston
for your great roles in the Food Tent!

Let's all do our part for the environment, and we'll see you next year!

Our Friend of Earth Fare for the month of April is the Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Hospital, and they need supplies to help keep the rescue going! Here's a list of things that you could help with:

Chlorhex scrub
Large container of Greased Lightening cleaner
Towels – new or used, bath or beach size
Plyers
Channel Locks
Cordless Drill
Laptop Computer
6 foot ladder

Drop any of these dire needs by the Customer Service Desk at Earth Fare and we'll get it to the Sea Turtle Hospital. Also, Kelly Thorvalson, Sea Turtle Rescue Program Coordinator will be at Earth Fare on Earth Day , April 22nd from 4-8 pm. Stop by, drop off supplies, and talk to her then, or call her at (843) 579-8535 to arrange drop things off at the SC Aquarium.

Thanks so much in advance! We love our generous Earth Fare community!

Thanks so much to Nike Kern for having Earth Fare out at the CofC Annual Fundraiser for the School of the Performing Arts! We had a wonderful time and met beautiful people. It was truly and joy to be able to help raise funds for such a worthy cause! (And we even got to meet Celeb Chef Bob Waggoner!) Cheers to Nike Kern and all contributors for this exciting Night in Andalusia!

We had such a great time at the 8K for H2O! The College of Charleston's Master's of Environmental Studies Student Association (MESSA) hosted a wonderful event, and we appreciate Julia and the gang for getting Earth Fare involved. Lots of money was raised for the Friends of the Edisto River conservation group.

Congratulations also to Earth Fare employees Mary and Renee for completing the race in great style!

Thanks so much to Bobby Shaw at the MUSC Student Wellness Center for allowing us to donate hundreds of bouquets and teddy bears to MUSC patients. Pediatric patients received teddy bear gifts and geriatric and other patients received flowers. Thanks also to Katie Ciougar with Volunteer Services, for helping to distribute all those gifts! We appreciate all you do and we love our community partners at the Medical University of South Carolina!

Thanks so much to Jane Hirsh and the Trot for the Cure team as we helped raise over $12,000 for canine cancer research. Over 350 participants and their dogs met at Magnolia Plantation to raise funds, learn more, and celebrate man's best friend. Thank for letting Earth Fare contribute to this wonderful cause! We had a great time and are looking forward to next year.

Congratulations to Alex at the Trident United Way's Teenline for a wonderfully successful Resolution Run on New Year's Day 2008! This year's run helped raise money for the TUW's Teenline, which provides much needed assistance and a listening ear for teens who need a sounding board or other assistance. We had great fun, great food, great prizes and a wonderful community spirit as we finished the run at the Joe Rily Stadium. Also, a special congratulations to Earth Fare's own Mary Sandle, who finished the race with her best time ever!