Avalon Housing’s whirlwind ‘edu-thon’ kicks off on Thursday, November 6
Avalon Housing hosts 5 days of sharing ideas on innovation in sustainability and community building!
“With a little help from our friends…” we’re launching Avalon Housing’s whirlwind edu-thon on November 6, 2008, featuring two nationally-known visionaries and activists in the local living economies and sustainability movements – Los Angeles’ FRITZ HAEG and Philadelphia’s JUDY WICKS!
Schedule of Events:
Thursday, November 6, 7-10 p.m.
White Dog Dinner with Judy Wicks
Zingerman’s Roadhouse
In preparing Judy’s favorite recipes, Chef Alex Young has found a kindred spirit in his quest to grow and serve his own farm grown and locally produced foods. This multi-course feast, seasoned with Judy’s stories and activist anecdotes, will satisfy your soul and appetite, enrich your mind and warm your heart.
- Dinner Ticket $145
- Private Reception (5:30pm) & Dinner Ticket: $250
- Purchase tickets at Brown Paper Tickets
Saturday, November 8, 10 a.m.
Edible Landscaping
Leslie Science Center
Sponsored by Project Grow and targeted at local gardeners, Fritz Haeg will describe his projects that have transformed front yards into vegetable and fruit gardens.
- Tickets: $10 suggested minimum donation
- Donate and register at Project Grow
Saturday, November 8, 5–7:30 p.m.
Cheers to All Things Edible
A spacious and intriguing local home graciously opens its doors to Fritz Haeg and Avalon supporters for a Midwest-casual cocktail party with opportunities to chat and explore design innovation and full-frontal gardening! Enjoy hearty, seasonal hors d’oeuvres featuring local foods along with local entertainment and local celebrities.
- Ticket: $50
- Patron Ticket: $100
- Purchase tickets at Brown Paper Tickets
Sunday, November 9, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Sunday at the Earle with Avalon
The Earle
Deep appreciation to The Earle, Avalon’s long-time, loyal host of this important yearly gathering where fine food is enjoyed by many, recognition is given to the most deserving of volunteers, and an inspirational speaker reminds us of the importance of Avalon’s daily work. Please join us to hear Fritz Haeg speak as the 2008 Recipient of Avalon’s Community Stewardship Award – congratulations, Fritz!
- Tickets: $50
- Benefactor tickets: $175
- Purchase tickets at Brown Paper Tickets
Monday, November 10, 4 p.m.
Fritz Haeg Highlights
U-M School of Natural Resources
Room 1040 Dana Building
Co-sponsored by U-M School of Architecture and the AIA of Huron Valley, this fascinating collegial lecture focuses on Fritz Haeg’s art and architectural projects. Lecture is free. Seating is limited (and donations to Avalon Housing are welcome!)
Monday, November 10, 7 p.m.
Fritz Haeg’s Edible Estates: Attack on the Front Lawn
Ann Arbor Public Library, Downtown
Book signing and Q&A. Free (though, once again, donations are most welcome!)