Keep The Ball Rolling

Last week was a big push for the Fells Point area. Going to the area first realizing that many places didn't open before 11am/12pm was an eye opener for Conor and I. So after a seemingly successful trip getting plenty of input from restaurants and businesses, we felt that we could do even better if we came to cold call if we visited Fells Point after 4pm since that was the time it seemed many of the owners and managers were coming in to check on business.

So going to Fells on Thursday after class it seemed that I got much better responses and more interest because I was able to talk to owners and managers face to face rather than through their employees. This turned out to receiving a few donations from other places, as well as others interested and asking to stop back in this week to pick up or discuss possible donations. So this week I plan on going back into Fells before Thursday to pick up those donations and touch base again with the other restaurants.

Also, along with the individual aspect that Conor and I are doing with Fells Point the event itself is beginning to have a solid idea of where to go with food and auction. Looking up the wings from Wegmans with the sauces to give the Garden Gala a sort of Buffalo, my hometown, kind feel while incorporating the Maryland style with wing sauces and such. Along with the other food choices we have made, the food situation is beginning to come full circle. The auction and raffle is forming as well as we get closer to the event, so I will be making choices on basket ideas and raffle packages to bring to the class for discussion and other ideas. This week and next I feel will be the forming of final ideas and movement toward the Ma 18th date to Bring the Green back to Filbert Street.