The Expressions Pottery Workshop and the Friend to Friend Food Pantry have partnered for the 25th annual Empty Bowls event on Saturday, Oct. 4. Held at the East Granby Community/Senior Center, 7 Memorial Drive, attendees are welcomed between 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. to select a hand-potted bowl, then enjoy the festivities.
Delicious soups are prepared on-site by Guest Chef Julien Tessier, owner of Julien’s Farm Store in Granby. There will be live music by Allendale Rose to accompany your lunch, and a chance to purchase a raffle ticket for a fresh holiday turkey through Holcomb Farm or a gift card to Julien’s Farm Store. After lunch, stroll the short distance to Expressions Pottery Workshop to indulge in a sweet treat (or two!) while perusing the beautiful handmade pottery. Enter a free raffle to win a gift card from Expressions and pick up a pumpkin compliments of Peter L. Brown Company before you leave.
The Friend to Friend Thrift Shop at 32 Spoonville Road will have extended shopping hours, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., allowing a visit before or after the event.
Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. Purchase tickets online at friendtofriendeg.com or mail check to Friend to Friend, P.O. Box 631, East Granby, CT 06026. All proceeds benefit the Friend to Friend Food Pantry, providing food to pre-qualified East Granby residents and families in need.