The Eat Local Now! dinner on Monday, Oct. 24 at Herban Feast in SODO features a silent auction with a wide array of wares. From custom tours and tastings to gift baskets and restaurant gift certificates. There are items for the local food aficionado plus classes, books, bike tune-ups and massage therapy.

The theme is “Choose Good Food” at this, the 8th annual dinner. It's a fundraiser for groups working to encourage healthy local food systems: Seattle Good Business Network, CoolMom and Sustainable West Seattle. . Purchase tickets at EatLocalNow.org or by calling 1-800-838-3006. Organizers say that there are still tickets available and urge people to purchase them as soon as possible

The evening includes a fresh salmon or vegan dinner, Canlis chef and author Greg Atkinson as featured speaker, exhibitors, the silent auction and music. Eat Local Now! encourages participation in local food systems, bolstering the local economy and access to healthy local food for everyone.

Local food from Puget Sound will be prepared by Herban Feast’s award winning chef Dalis Chea. Locally and sustainably produced beer, wine and fresh cider will be available at a cash bar. Other organizations involved in the local food economy will have information at the event about purchasing locally as well as growing your own food.

The event encourages healthy food for everyone and supports organizations creating the change in our region to make that possible.

The event benefits Seattle Good Business Network, CoolMom, Sustainable West Seattle and is co-sponsored by Herban Feast.

From tasting tours to gift baskets and green goods, items include:

Alki Bike and Board – Tutored Bike Tune-up
Alki View Massage – one hour massage
C&P Coffee Company – mug and a 10-punch beverage card
Chinook Book – 2012 book and mobile app
Clare Barboza Photography – food photography class
Click! Design That Fits + Frances Smersh – jewelry and gift card
Cucina Fresca – pasta, sauces and a tour
Dabbawalla Bags — two colorful kids snack bags