The First Annual Open Air Expo
The first annual "Fall Open Air Community Expo" was held
outdoors at Aldersgate United Methodist Church at 4030
Douglas Rd. Toledo on Saturday, September 19. Also, due to
the COVID-19, face masks and social distancing were
required. for all vendors and guests.
The weather was sunny and perfect for the Fall Expo and this
was a collaboration with Aldersgate United Methodist Church
and The Social Butterfly Company Event Organizer Donnetta
Carter. There were over 40 vendors in attendance and
400-plus guests attending.
Small Businesses Saturday, along with a Food Pantry Drive of
non- perishable items, collected were over 900 canned goods
to be distributed to families in the community.
In addition, the U.S. Census Bureau Representative Deborah
Barnett distributed Census literature and spoke about the
importance of completing the application survey.
Thanking the Sponsors: Taylor Automotive Family, Molina
Health Care, Paramount, The Sojourners Truth Newspaper, JO
JO'S Food Truck, O'Henry's Kitchen on Wheels Food Truck,
95.7 FM WIMX Morning Blues Show and special thanks to
Volunteers Debbie Harris and Youth Pastor Katie Collins.
The next event will be the 9th Annual Christmas Bazaar on
Saturday, December 12, 2020 at St. Clements Hall. Contact
information via email: thesocialbutterflyevents@yahoo.com
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