I plan and manage weddings all year, but in my free time, I also volunteer my time with a terrific group of people who are founding a food co-op in Rogers Park. I always like to have at least one volunteer project in my life, and I have an undying passion for local food and the politics of food issues. (And, I really like food!) So, this group is a great fit for me, especially because I get to plan events to help the co-op grow.
The first major event I planned (with many other volunteers and Heartland staff) was last October: Heartland Cafe’s Harvest Dinner and Barn Dance. Heartland put on the event; I did a bunch of the planning for it; everyone had a great time; and Heartland made a sizable donation to the food co-op.
The event was a harvest dinner on the patio of the restaurant followed by a barn dance at the Red Line Tap around the corner (which is also part of the Heartland empire in central Rogers Park). Wade Chandler, a photographer who lives in Rogers Park, very kindly donated his services for the event. (Check out his Facebook page for more information.) Here are a few glimpses of this terrific evening.
The Heartland Cafe patio was all decked out for the Harvest Dinner.
Tom Rosenfeld, one of the Heartland’s owners, welcomes the guests–and tells them how important food co-ops are.
The Heartland’s kitchen served up a luscious buffet of seasonal dishes.
The guests enjoyed the food and the company.
The Co-op had its brand new t-shirts ready!
Volunteers at the pumpkin carving station improved on the decor.
After dinner, the dance started at the Red Line Tap.
Caller Jo Mortland and the band kept the dancers moving.
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