Sustainable West Seattle’s “spree” a smash

That’s Stu Hennessey from Alki Bike and Board (WSB sponsor) with Sustainable West Seattle president Bill Reiswig and daughter Linnea at tonight’s SWS Money-Free Shopping Spree holiday party at Camp Long — where handmade/sustainably produced gifts were exchanged as were gift certificates for experiences/services:

Guest speakers included West Seattle Chamber of Commerce executive director Patti Mullen, who reminded everybody that “shopping local” means “shopping sustainably” because the more local businesses survive and thrive, the less we’ll all have to cross the bridge to find … anything!

Also discussed: The “Celebrate Local” pledge (still time for you to take it!) – the deals offered by King County Waste-Free Holidays are part of that campaign. Sustainable West Seattle usually meets the third Monday of each month; you’ll find SWS online at sustainablewestseattle.org.

3 Replies to "Sustainable West Seattle's "spree" a smash"

  • Bill Reiswig December 9, 2008 (9:28 am)

    Thanks alot to Patrick of the WSB for a sweet haiku and some wise words and to Patti Mullen from the WS Chamber of Commerce for dropping in to share the importance of buying local and supporting community during the holiday season.

    It was great to see the creative things and services that people can make and share…

  • P December 9, 2008 (1:31 pm)

    I was not able to attend, but I must give a big thumbs up to Patti and the Chamber. There are lots of businesses over here that need local customers so they can stay in business! Remember that before you head out to the mall.

  • Sherry Hopson December 12, 2008 (9:59 am)

    I have been hearing about this event and WSB from my brother, Stu from Alki Bike and Board. This looks like it was a fantastic event and it is great to see going local all around us. Stu being with WSB and I with Go Local Tacoma, gives us a lot to talk about and share with other. We fully support all efforts fostering Locally Owned Businesses that thrive and furthering local initiatives that build Sustainable Communities. I wanted to cheer your efforts!

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