Events and Calendar

Empty Bowls Dinner March 20, 2010

10:30 to 1:30, Longmont High School

1040 Sunset St., Longmont, CO

"Feeding the Hungry in our Community - a Benefit for the OUR Center"

Download brochure:  Empty Bowls 2010 Brochure

Empty Bowls is a fundraiser to help feed our neighbors in the St. Vrain Valley.  All proceeds benefit the food program of the OUR Center.  Attendees select a unique, hand-made bowl made by a local artist to take home.  Select two types of soup from area restaurants and caterers, plus delicious breads and ice cream.  Enjoy your meal with family and friends - the bowl is yours to keep as a reminder of those who face hunger every day.

Tickets are $20 pre-event ($25 at the door) and are available via:

• The "Store" page of this web site

• OUR Center Intake Office, 303 Atwood St., Longmont Monday-Friday 8:00-4:00

• Crackpots Studio, 501 Main St., Longmont (phone 303-776-2211 for hours)

• Call us at 303-772-5529 to place an order using your VISA or MasterCard

New Feature This Year!  Create a bowl for the auction specifically from your business, church, or other organization with item(s) specifically for your organization.  Think of it as a gift basket in a bowl!  The "Business Bowls" will have a special feature in the silent auction.

Check out our Silent Auction from 10:30 to 1:15 on event day.  Over 100 of our most creative and professional bowls will be available for bid. Invest in a beautiful piece of artwork to enjoy in your home for years to come!

How Can I Help?

• Become at Empty Bowls Sponsor (see below)

• Buy a ticket or several

• Provide soup or bread for the meal from your restaurant or catering business

• Make a bowl to donate or host a party at Crackpots or a similar ceramics studio

• Volunteer for the event

Sponsorships Available:

• Gold Sponsor ($1,000+) - includes 10 tickets, logo on poster & ads, and your name on brochure

• Silver Sponsor ($500+) - includes 6 tickets and your name on poster, ads & brochure

• Bronze Sponsor ($100+) - includes 2 tickets and your name on brochure

Call Elaine at 303-772-5529 Ext. 224 or email elaine@ourcenter.org for more information.

In 2009, OUR Center served 143,179 meals and distributed 887,571 pounds of groceries to individuals and families in need, a 55% increase over 2008!

In 2009, thousands of people helped support the OUR Center via our Sixth Annual Empty Bowls Dinner!  Over 700 people enjoyed soup, bread, and dessert from 22 vendors and the artwork of over 1,000 who donated bowls from artists, schools, churches, businesses, youth groups, and invididuals.  100+ volunteers made it happen! 

For information, contact Elaine at 303-772-5529 or elaine@ourcenter.org.