Sustainable West Seattle, CoolMom and BALLE Seattle will host the 6th Annual Eat Local Now! fundraising dinner at the West Seattle Masonic Hall on Sunday Oct. 11 from 5 to 10 p.m.

The evening includes dinner, speakers active in the local food movement, exhibitors, a silent auction, music and dancing. According to a news release from the organizers, it’s an opportunity to enjoy a locally produced dinner while celebrating the people who grow, cook and support the local food movement. 

The star attraction is a menu of fresh local food prepared by talented area chefs. Locally and sustainably produced beer, wine and fresh cider will be available at a cash bar. 

Dave Muehleisen from 21 Acres Farm in the Sammamish Valley will speak about the challenges facing Puget Sound farmers. Exhibitors will present information on many local food related organizations, with a silent auction offering donated items from restaurant gift certificates to CSA subscriptions.

The Jeff Fairhall Local Food Hero Award will be presented to a person working to promote local food in the community at the event. Local Food Heroes can be nominated by sending an e-mail to info@eatlocalnow.org.

The 2009 Eat Local Now! event supports local food producers and offers people who care about local food the opportunity to speak with the farmers, fishers, ranchers, bakers, chefs, and others who make the local food system possible.

Tickets for 2009 Eat Local Now! are available now online at eatlocalnow.org or from Brown Paper Tickets at 1-800-838-3006 or brownpapertickets.com. Tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for children under 10.  
 

The Alki Masonic Hall is located at 4736 40th Ave. S.W.

About the organizers:

Sustainable West Seattle educates and advocates for urban sustainability in our local community. Sustainable West Seattle envisions a community of empowered citizens who actively lead toward greater self-reliance, local democracy, social justice, and existence in harmony with life on earth. The organization meets the third Monday each month at the Camp Long Lodge at 7 p.m. 

BALLE Seattle is a member of the Business Alliance for Local Living Economies, whose goal is to promote, educate and connect local businesses to enhance the King County economy through workshops and events, the Think Local First Campaign, the Eat Local Now! dinner and collaborations with other organizations.  

CoolMom.org unites families to affect climate change through education, lifestyle change, and political action. CoolMom's vision is to inspire moms, families and communities to practice sustainable living in how they live, learn, work and play. CoolMom unites moms to build a better future for our children. For more information see CoolMom.org.