From Native Kitchen and Social Club:
The Native Kitchen & Social Pub Hosts Collaborative Fundraiser to Bring Awareness to National Disability Employment Awareness Month
Swannanoa, NC – Locally owned restaurant, The Native Kitchen & Social Pub, is giving back in a big way for two local nonprofits that support people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. To honor October’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month, a ‘Low-Country boil’ fundraiser will take place on Saturday, October 22nd from 11am-4pm at 204 Whitson Ave, Swannanoa, NC 28778 where 100% of the proceeds will benefit Liberty Corner Enterprises and The Arc of Buncombe County.
The event will include a performance by Laura Blackley, a magic show by The Vanishing Wheelchair, family friendly activities including face painting and yard games, a bake sale featuring gourmet cupcakes, and a local beer selection provided by Highland Brewery. $15 buys you a plate featuring low-country boil, cracklin’ corn bread, dirty rice, and rice pudding.“National Disability Employment Awareness Month, observed each October, celebrates the contributions of workers with disabilities and educates about the value of a diverse workforce inclusive of their skills and talents.” (dol.gov/odep/topics/ndeam/)
To learn more about this event, please contact Jenny Thomas at jthomas@libertycornerent.com or 828-254-9917.
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