EMPTY BOWLS 2012

SOUP in a BOWL

WATER and a ROLL

marshaling the arts to feed more than just the soul

WHAT IS EMPTY BOWLS?

•  Potters, craftspeople, teachers, students & others create hand crafted bowls
• Guests are invited to a simple meal of soup & bread for a $10 donation (cash or checks)
• Guests are asked to keep a bowl as a reminder of all the empty bowls in the world
• All proceeds will go directly to benefit local food banks

 Join us at the Empty Bowls event in your town!

Saturday, March 17th from 5pm to 7pm at First Independence United Methodist Church ~171 West Main Street ~ All proceeds will benefit the Grayson County Backpack Ministry and Lamb’s Table. Live music by the Courthouse Jammers.  Take Out Lunches can be ordered by calling 276-266-5829 the day of the event.

Thursday, March 22th from 11:00am to 1:30pm at First United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall in Hillsville – 225 Fulcher Street  ~ Featuring Shoney’s ‘made from scratch’ soup ~ All proceeds will benefit the Carroll County Ministerial Association Food Pantry.  Take Out Lunches can be ordered by calling the 1st UMC of Hillsville at 276-728-2434 the morning of the event.

 Wednesday, March 28th from 11:00am to 1:30pm at First Baptist Church Fellowship Hall in Galax ~1024 East Stuart Drive ~ Featuring Shoney’s ‘made from scratch’ soup ~ All proceeds will benefit Galax Presbyterian Church Backpack Buddies Program & The American Red Cross/Woods River Chapter Food Bank.  Featuring live music by Wayne Henderson & Helen White.  Take Out Lunches can be ordered by calling the FBC of Galax at 276-233-2733 the morning of the event.

 Call the Arts Council at 276-238-1217 or visit www.artsculturalcouncil.org for information